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Grover Beach building height initiative makes way to November ballot
Future building heights in Grover Beach will be shaped by local voters in November despite city staff warning the City Council that passing the ballot measure could put the city out of compliance with California housing laws.
“If HCD [California Department of Housing and Community Development] is telling our staff, ‘You’re going to be in violation,’ it’s pretty clear they’re going to put us in violation for this,” Grover Beach City Councilmember Clint Weirick said at the June 8 meeting. “I would want to have something actually in writing from them. … Basically, if this passes, what can we do as a council that gets us away from being decertified because right now it’s just verbal conversations.”
Debates about lowering the height of new structures in the city started last year. A citizens group called Save Grover Beach opposed a string of new developments on the western end of downtown Grover Beach, such as the Bella Vista Villas from Empire Development and Construction and Coastal Community Builders projects called Trinity and Solstice.
Not wanting to wait any longer, the group began gathering signatures for a citizen initiative to lower building heights from up to 55 feet to 40 in commercial zones and from up to 40 feet to 33 in industrial zones. The proposed measure also requires mixed-use projects to devote 33 percent of the development to commercial uses.
By May, the City Council accepted the petition and certified the 1,249 signatures for the initiative. At the June 8 meeting, council members unanimously voted to submit the proposed ordinance to voters in November’s general election.
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capacity at that site would drop to five units. They estimated that existing zoning across commercial mixed-use areas could support up to 1,240 housing units, but the initiative could eliminate 544 potential units.
According to staff, the city might need to rezone almost 140 acres of low-density residential land to replace those units and remain compliant with state law. The process would require an environmental impact report with a price tag between $500,000 and $1 million.
the future character of the community, economic development, housing production, and the balance between residential and commercial uses,” South County Chambers of Commerce President Jeff Chambers said. “By placing this before all the voters of Grover Beach, the city provides an opportunity for all the residents, business owners, property owners, and stakeholders to fully engage in the conversation and determine the direction that they believe is best for Grover Beach.”
The City Council agreed that giving the public a
But city staff alerted the council that a successful ballot measure could mean reduced residential housing capacity, which would place Grover Beach in conflict with the Housing Crisis Act, Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, and Housing Element Law.
“Collectively, these statutes create a legal framework in which approval of qualified housing development projects is required unless the city can make specific adverse findings supported by … evidence in the record that there would be a public health or safety issue,” Grover Beach Community Development Director Megan Martin told councilmembers.
Staff presented an example of a typical 10,000 square-foot mixed-use site with commercial space on the ground floor and nine residential units. Under the proposed citizen initiative, housing
CAPSLO to take over operation of Paso Robles Senior Center
The Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) will take over management and operations of the Paso Robles Senior Center later this summer after the Paso Robles City Council approved an agreement during its June 16 meeting.
“We’re super excited about this opportunity,”
CAPSLO Community Services Program Director Lawren Ramos told New Times. “Our senior population is near 25 percent of our overall community. It’s probably the largest growing segment of our demographics in our community. So we’re very excited to be able to partner with the city of Paso Robles and maintain what has been there for many, many years.”
In April, proponents of the initiative like Kelvin Coveduck asked the City Council to pump the brakes on new development to preserve the beach town character of Grover Beach, especially since the city almost hit its state-issued Regional Housing Needs Allocation [RHNA] numbers for the current cycle, which ends in 2028.
Coveduck and several other residents urged council members at the June meeting to let the proposed initiative go to the ballot.
“This initiative raises important questions about
The agreement comes after the city temporarily resumed direct operations of the center in February when longtime operator Senior Volunteer Services (SVS) became unable to sustain services.
Located at 270 Scott St., the facility has served Paso Robles seniors since 2002. In March, the city issued a request seeking a qualified organization to manage the center. CAPSLO was the sole respondent, according to City Council documents.
CAPSLO demonstrated the organizational capacity and experience necessary to operate the center while connecting local seniors with a broader network of supportive services already offered throughout San Luis Obispo County, a June 16 staff report explained.
The transition will begin Aug. 1, with a two-week implementation period before CAPSLO assumes full operational responsibilities on Aug. 17.
chance to voice their opinion through voting is vital. At the suggestion of Mayor Kassi Dee, the council also decided to appoint an ad-hoc committee to work with the citizens group ahead of the general election.
“I personally want to see this go to ballot with the caveat that I would like to entertain an ad-hoc committee to speak with proponents regarding potential impacts and alternatives,” Dee said. “This is very important in our democratic process.” ∆
—Bulbul Rajagopal
“We’re going to basically just keep things going as they are now,” Ramos said. “There’s great stuff happening, so we don’t want to disrupt anything that’s happening.”
The center currently serves more than 36,000 people annually and hosts roughly 200 classes and activities each month. Programs include bingo, Rummikub, cribbage, painting, knitting, yoga, grief support groups, brain fitness classes, and other activities designed to support active aging and social connection.
According to recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates, approximately 20.9 percent of Paso Robles residents are age 65 or older, representing roughly 6,600 individuals within the community.
“This proportion is notably higher than both
CUT FOR CHARACTER? Following proposals for new development and construction of Coastal Community Builders’ tall Trinity project, Grover Beach residents frustrated with incoming changes to the city’s beach town feel powered a ballot initiative to reduce the heights of future buildings.
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the statewide and national averages, demonstrating the critical role the Senior Center plays in supporting the health, social engagement, recreation, nutrition, and overall well-being of older adults,” a staff report explained.
Ramos said CAPSLO plans to maintain existing programming while evaluating ways to expand services based on community needs.
“Part of our goal going in is to evaluate and really see what the community needs are and how do we evolve what’s happening there to better meet those needs,” Ramos said. “We really are excited about that opportunity.”
In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, staffing, volunteer coordination, and facility rentals, CAPSLO intends to connect seniors with services the nonprofit already provides elsewhere in the county. Those services include utility assistance, home repair and accessibility programs, volunteer opportunities, and referrals to health and social service resources.
CAPSLO also operates the county’s only adult day center for individuals living with dementia. Located in Paso Robles, the program provides daytime care and a respite for family caregivers.
“One of the challenges with dementia is a lot of people feel isolated in that situation,” Ramos said. “We’re hoping that we can maybe help families earlier identify signs of dementia through the Paso Robles Senior Center and get people connected with the adult day center as well.”
The city also plans to shift operational funding for the center to the general fund to improve long-term financial sustainability, according to a June 16 staff report.
Historically, operations have been partially supported by the Senior Endowment Fund, but city staff reported that the fund’s balance has declined from roughly $200,000 to less than $50,000 and could be depleted further if current spending patterns continue.
The CAPSLO contract carries a first-year cost of approximately $217,500, including startup expenses. The Senior Center is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
—Chloë Hodge
Candidates
prepare to become Pismo Beach’s first new mayor in 10 years
Competition emerged in the race to replace Pismo Beach Mayor Ed Waage, who’s retiring after five terms—a decade—in office. Three months after Pismo Beach City
Councilmember Scott Newton announced his intention to run for mayor, local attorney Cynthia Replogle declared her candidacy on May 29.
“I wanted to make sure that the voters have a choice and a better choice than him for mayor,” Replogle said. “I don’t think it’s ever good to have an uncontested race that somebody just kind of defaults into office without ever needing to fully explain their positions and, in this case, votes to the constituency.”
Newton’s been a City Council member since 2020 and serves on the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority and SLO County Air Pollution Control District.
Replogle, a former Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) board member, resigned from the position and moved to Pismo Beach around five years ago. She stepped down from the OCSD in 2022 after officials refused to file a restraining order on her behalf against a resident who allegedly harassed and stalked her.
With the candidate filing period in full swing, Replogle and Newton face another opponent who’s eyeing the mayoral seat.
On June 12, Air Force veteran and personal trainer Shelby Bowen submitted her papers to run in the Nov. 3 general election. She listed her party preference as Republican on her candidate intention statement.
Bowen couldn’t speak with New Times before press time. Newton and Replogle didn’t specify their party preferences since the race is for a non-partisan position.
Replogle told New Times her vision for Pismo Beach is to establish a city that works for everyone—striking a balance among residents, tourists, senior citizens, and young people—and addresses climate change impacts like wildfires and rising sea levels.
She wants to set up a resident advisory panel for the beach city locals to voice their opinions about tourism and residents’ quality of life.
“We just had the classic car show this weekend, and I know there are some residentserving businesses that had to close for at least part of the time or they had to hire security to stand in their parking lot and make sure parking stayed accessible for residents,” she said. “That’s just one example of an area where a resident advisory panel could explore what options might look like.”
Replogle’s platform also focuses on “golden years support” or help for residents older than 65; proactively applying for grants to repair and improve roads, sidewalks, and ramps; completing the city’s safety element;
and finding alternatives to the controversial Central Coast Blue project—the recycled water project with a $159 million price tag that left Pismo Beach as the sole participant after Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach city councils voted to pull out.
Newton said that he demanded strict fiscal scrutiny before supporting Central Coast Blue and that the legal threats to Lake Lopez’s water supply mean that Central Coast Blue is the city’s “mandatory insurance policy against running dry.”
“During the 2022 drought Lake Lopez was nearly drained and would have been empty numerous times if we had to continue the large releases of water that were initially required by the presiding judge,” he said. “Central Coast Blue will be wholly owned by the city of Pismo. Its merits have allowed us to qualify for over $38 million in grants and the balance of the project will be a lowinterest loan of approximately 2 percent.”
Working alongside Mayor Waage for six years, Newton said that the main difference between them is generational perspective since he’s raising his family in Pismo Beach. He told New Times he thinks about the impact on current taxpayers and future generations when he votes on issues like water security and infrastructure loans.
Newton believes true local control looks like an open-door policy where residents can call his cellphone to share their thoughts. He also advocates for a streamlined permitting process.
“If a homeowner needs to repair a stormdamaged roof or a local business wants to update their storefront, they shouldn’t face months of red tape and thousands in city fees,” Newton said. “We recently shaved months off new home permits. Next, we must audit our code book and eliminate every single city permit that isn’t strictly required by safety or state law.”
—Bulbul Rajagopal
San Miguel CSD vote means no fireworks this Fourth of July
Residents of San Miguel will not be able to purchase, possess, or discharge “safe and sane” fireworks within the San Miguel Community Services District (CSD) this Independence Day after the district board failed to approve a resolution establishing fireworks sales and use dates.
The issue came before the San Miguel CSD board on May 28 as a continuation from its
April 23 meeting. The proposed resolution required a majority vote to pass.
According to Fire Chief Scott Young, the measure fell short of the required support.
“The outcome was two yes, one no, one abstained, one vacancy,” Young told New Times. “As a result, it needed a 3/5 majority. I mean three of the four seated board members would have had to approve that.”
The proposed resolution would have established July 1 through 4 as the period for safe and sane fireworks sales and would have opened a permit application period from May 1 through June 5. The district’s fire code allows for safe and sane fireworks program under a previous ordinance, but annual dates must be approved by board action.
Because the resolution failed, Young said there will be no authorized fireworks activities within district boundaries this year.
“As a result of that, there are no safe and sane fireworks for sale, for use, discharge, or possession within the San Miguel Community Service District,” Young said in a June 17 press release.
A notice issued by the Fire Department states that there is no approved time for the use or discharge of safe and sane fireworks this year.
A district ordinance makes it unlawful to discharge fireworks outside periods established by the board and prohibits storing safe and sane fireworks without a valid permit. Violations may be prosecuted as misdemeanors and can carry fines ranging from $500 to $1,000 and up to one year in county jail.
Young also emphasized that illegal fireworks remain prohibited regardless of the board’s decision.
“It goes without saying that illegal fireworks were illegal everywhere,” he said. “So there is no use of illegal fireworks, as always.”
During a June 11 board meeting, board member Owen Davis introduced an emergency fireworks ordinance related to the Fourth of July. That measure also failed.
“It was brought forward, and it didn’t pass and that’s really all I could say about it,” Young said.
When asked whether emergency fireworks ordinances are common in San Miguel, Young said, “As long as I’ve been with the department, this the first time that’s happened.” ∆
—Chloë Hodge
Place to make
Shelves of watercolor paints, wool roving, leather journals, fountain pens, and weaving supplies line the walls of Estero Bay Art and Craft’s new Morro Bay home. Around every corner is an invitation to make something—whether that’s a watercolor painting, a hand-bound journal, a felted sculpture, or a woven basket.
For owner Hilary Soldati, that’s exactly the point.
“They relax, they feel joy, they feel connected,” Soldati said of customers who walk through the door. “For many people, being creative and artistic, it’s their spirituality, it’s their therapy, it’s their religion, it’s their meditation.
“It touches them so deeply, and you feel that almost instantaneously.”
Now, after less than a year in business, Estero Bay Art and Craft has expanded from its Harbor Street location into a larger space on Morro Bay Boulevard, with an official ribboncutting celebration planned for June 24.
The shop’s move marks a new chapter for a business that grew from Soldati’s lifelong relationship with making things by hand.
Raised in New Hampshire, Soldati grew up surrounded by artists and craftspeople. Her mother was a potter who worked from a studio in the family’s basement, and creativity was woven into everyday life.
“She sort of lived her life through her hands,” Soldati said of her mother. “She was always making and doing and building things, and I think that instilled in me that that’s how you interact with your environment.”
That upbringing, combined with years in Waldorf education and a deep appreciation
for traditional craft, helped shape her vision for the store.
Soldati first opened Estero Bay Art and Craft in August 2025 in a much smaller location on Harbor Street near the post office. The space quickly developed a loyal following among artists, crafters, and curious beginners looking to try something new.
As the community grew, an opportunity emerged to move into a larger storefront on Morro Bay Boulevard.
CREATIVE THREADS After outgrowing its first storefront in less than a year, Estero Bay Art and Craft has expanded into a larger downtown Morro Bay space where owner Hilary Soldati hopes creativity can bring people together.
The new space allows Soldati to expand both the retail side of the business and the workshop programming that has become central to the shop’s identity.
Unlike a traditional art supply store focused primarily on fine arts, Estero Bay Art and Craft embraces a wide range of creative practices. Customers can find supplies for watercolor painting and illustration alongside materials for weaving, knitting, embroidery, needle felting, basketry, wood carving, natural dyeing, and bookbinding.
The shop also carries specialty items that are difficult to find elsewhere on the Central Coast, including watercolors from San Francisco-based Case for Making, handmade leather journals by local artist Feben Teffera of Fabyco, Japanese sashiko, needle felting supplies, and an extensive selection of fountain pens, inks, and art papers.
“I try to be as inclusive as possible,” Soldati said.
That same philosophy extends to the
classes offered through the shop at its Harbor Street location. Workshops range from watercolor and basketry to broom making, indigo dyeing, herbal medicine, and fiber arts. Upcoming classes include a whittling workshop for kids on June 24 and an introduction to block printing on June 25.
For Soldati, the goal isn’t simply teaching people a new skill. It’s creating opportunities for connection in a world that often feels increasingly disconnected.
“I’m wanting to provide space and materials and inspiration to help people remedy some of those challenges of modern living,” she said. “I really believe that working with your hands, creating, being creative, and being engaged with your hands and your body in that way is grounding.”
Soldati said the response from residents throughout Morro Bay, Los Osos, Cayucos, and Cambria has exceeded her expectations. Beyond classes, she hopes to expand the shop’s role as a gathering space through community craft nights, artist meetups, game nights, singalongs, and collaborative art projects.
The original Harbor Street location remains home to workshop space and a large patio that hosts children’s programs and outdoor events. Soldati envisions it becoming even more of a community hub in the future.
Estero Bay Art and Craft’s ribbon-cutting celebration is scheduled for June 24, though the shop is already open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 315 Morro Bay Boulevard. Explore more at esterobayartandcraft.com or by following on Instagram @esterobayartandcraft.
Fast fact
• San Luis Obispo Friends of the Library will host its Summer Book Sale from June 25 to 27 in the Community Room of the San Luis Obispo Public Library. More than 7,500 books, along with CDs and puzzles, will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting library programs, services, and collections. The sale is open to the public beginning at noon on June 25, while Friends of the Library members receive early access from 9 a.m. to noon. Books are priced at $1.50 per inch on June 25 and 26, with special bag and box pricing available on June 27. ∆
Reach Staff Writer Chloë Hodge at chodge@ newtimesslo.com.
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Politics over policy
The party that forgot the neighborhood
I’ve lived on the Central Coast since 2005. Long enough to watch housing prices double, then double again. Long enough to watch the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party mistake loudness for leadership.
I am a former Democrat, now a no party preference. I say that without apology and without the breathless qualifier that has become customary in these fractured years—the kind of qualifier that signals to the listener: I’m one of the good ones, don’t worry. But I do not recognize the SLO County Democratic Party as an organization that currently lives up to its promise.
On June 6, the party held a town hall. Chair Tom Fulks opened with a statement of purpose: “We want to eradicate [Make America Great Again] from every corner of our democracy.” Eradicate.
National polling puts Donald Trump’s approval between 35 and 38 percent. His disapproval is robust—58 to 63 percent— driven by independent voters peeling away over economic anxiety and foreign policy unease. The political conditions for Democrats are favorable.
And yet. Thirty-five percent of the country does not get eradicated. It is not a pest. It is a
Should hikers and bikers share trails in SLO’s greenbelt?
With only a fast-approaching rattling noise from behind to warn me, I leapt off the trail to my right to avoid being struck by the mountain biker sailing by me. He was first in a group of what would be eight young adult riders who would go by in quick succession, none with warning bells.
bloc of human beings—many of them paying more for groceries than three years ago, watching rural hospitals close, watching their kids move away because they can’t afford to stay. MAGA emerged from the specific, palpable failure of both parties to speak credibly to people who felt the system had stopped working for them.
Calling for the eradication of that disillusionment doesn’t address it. It hardens it. It tells the persuadable voter who voted for Obama in 2012 and Trump in 2016 that there is no door back.
This is the language of a party that has given up on persuasion.
The abstract became concrete in the 2nd District supervisor race.
Michael Erin Woody voted for Barack Obama. Then voted for Donald Trump in 2016. By 2019, he said publicly he had become completely disillusioned with Trump’s leadership and left the Republican Party entirely. He now calls Trump’s use of ICE “nothing short of scary.”
That is a story of a person changing his mind. In a healthier political environment, that story would be celebrated as proof that the democratic process works, that minds can move.
Instead, his opponent Jim Dantona’s campaign distributed flyers painting Woody as a “secret MAGA Republican.” Rather than treating Woody’s political evolution as the kind of momentum worth encouraging, the party
Pleased to be uninjured this time, I continued on. This scare caused me to reflect on the ways mountain biking has changed since I used to ride area trails, some 15 years back. The equipment has advanced significantly, but the style of riding has changed as well, particularly on the downhill. Today’s riders skim the tops of the higher rocks and features and descend down the singletrack at breakneck speed. It’s
either sanctioned or failed to distance itself from an attack that told every former Trump voter watching: Don’t bother. We will never let you be anything other than what you were at your worst.
Democrats should be cheering every defection from MAGA ideology. Instead, some corners of this party treat defection with suspicion, as though the ideologically impure can never fully atone.
The 4th District supervisor race gave us the most disheartening example of what happens when Democrats decide a key voter issue is more useful as a weapon than as a policy challenge.
Incumbent Jimmy Paulding chose to frame affordable housing not as an urgent community need, but as a developer scheme with opponent Adam Verdin as their instrument. The specific accusations Paulding leveled were not merely aggressive politics. They were false.
He publicly accused Verdin of violating campaign finance ordinances by accepting $11,800 from a developer, alleging that it exceeded the $5,900 legal limit. He filed formal complaints with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and the local district attorney. The FPPC dismissed the complaint within 48 hours. Verdin had accepted one donation for the primary, one for the general. That’s how the law works.
Paulding’s mailers identified Verdin as a “project manager” for the developer behind the Dana Reserve housing project. The San Luis Obispo Tribune called this a “lie of omission.” Verdin had worked for the company 15 years earlier—primarily as a
impressive, but hugely unsafe for hikers. This near-miss happened on the upper section of the Lemon Grove Loop Trail on Cerro San Luis. When SLO city administrators were designing trail rules for this trail and others some 20 years and longer ago, the average style of downhill riding was slow and methodical. It is entirely different today with riders cruising at speeds that were unimaginable when decisions were made to
private pilot. The Dana Reserve project didn’t exist when he worked there.
As of June 13, Paulding appears to have won re-election. I note that without satisfaction.
Because what his campaign accomplished with the tacit endorsement of the party apparatus was to take the most pressing quality-of-life issue in San Luis Obispo County and poison it. To make affordable housing synonymous in voters’ minds with corruption. The families who cannot afford to stay in this county deserved a campaign season in which leadership competed to address their situation. Instead, they got a demolition derby.
A SLO County Democratic Party that could actually serve this community would spend as much energy on housing policy as on national protest. It would welcome former Trump voters rather than weaponize their histories. It would understand that the most effective local opposition to MAGA ideology is not a slogan on a mailer—it is a county where people can afford to live.
Eradication is not a democratic value. Persuasion is.
This county deserves better. The question is whether its Democratic leadership wants to hear that or whether it would rather keep fighting a war it has mistaken for the whole of politics. ∆
Aaron Ochs writes to New Times from Morro Bay. Send a response for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.
LETTERS
allow both mountain bikes and hiking on the same trails.
With the high number of older hikers, as well as young families and kids hiking the trails, an approaching tragedy is entirely foreseeable. The city must reevaluate the SLO greenbelt trails and decide which will be assigned for mountain biking and which to hiking.
Jim Slade San Luis Obispo
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Russell Hodin
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Help protect public land
It’s rare that 95 percent of people support anything, especially when it comes to environmental laws, but the Roadless Rule is a special case. After 600 public meetings and 1.6 million people submitting comments, 95 percent of commenters supported this landmark environmental law to protect areas of our national forests from logging.
This public democratic process was the most extensive public review ever conducted by a federal agency. When the rule passed in 2001, it demonstrated that the vast majority of Americans value public forests over corporate profits.
So naturally, a year ago, the Trump administration announced that it was revoking the Roadless Rule, without any public hearings, demonstrating yet again that it favors corporate profits over the democratic public process and public and environmental health.
Revoking the Roadless Rule would threaten communities across the country, critical wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, old forests, and the outdoor spaces that millions of people rely on. The rule was established to protect areas of national forests without roads and keep them roadless (with some exceptions). It restricts logging and road construction across 58.5 million acres of national forests across the country.
At first glass, the concept seems controversial, but support for it has only grown over the 27 years since the rule was implemented. It has been widely supported
by stakeholders, including the outdoor recreation industry, hunters and anglers, scientists, conservationists, economists, state fish and game agencies, and elected officials.
If you’ve spent time hiking, biking, fishing, or exploring our national forests, chances are you’ve been in a protected roadless area. They are the scenic backdrops for iconic trails to mountain peaks, waterfalls, canyon bottoms, and fishing holes, including the Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Appalachian Trail.
Building roads through roadless areas for logging, drilling, mining, and industrial exploitation is also an invitation for wildfires. More roads equal more fires. Per the Wilderness Society, wildfires are four times more likely to start in roaded areas than in roadless forest tracts.
Rescinding the Roadless Rule would be bad news across the country, but it would be a disaster for the Central Coast.
“Los Padres National Forest includes 600,000 to 635,106 acres of designated roadless land across 35 to 37 distinct inventoried roadless areas, making it one of the most impacted forests under the proposed rollback,” said Jim Hines, the conservation chair for the Sierra Club Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter. “These areas stretch across Santa Barbara, Ventura, Kern, San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties.”
As the California Legislative Central Coast Caucus put it to the secretary of agriculture last September: “In the Los Padres National
Forest, the roadless areas are essential to maintaining and supporting the outdoor recreation economy that draws people from around the world to the Central Coast. Close to a million people visit the forest annually, creating over $75 million in revenue every year. The forest also generates more than 1,500 jobs and $103.4 million in yearly income for wage earners and local businesses. Removing these protections for the Los Padres National Forest would be detrimental to our communities’ economic and environmental health.”
The Sierra Club is fighting to retain these invaluable forests—and the policies that protect them—on the Central Coast and across the country. Learn more at sc.org/forests.
We’re not alone, the California Legislature is fighting to bring access and funding for the outdoors to more communities. Senate Bill 1268 just passed the Assembly and is moving to the Senate for a vote. If it becomes law, it will ensure that all communities in the state have access to nature, parks, and open spaces, prioritize funding programs for park and open space development in park-poor communities and assist local and regional entities in bringing federal investments to California for outdoor space and acquisition, especially in underserved communities.
Local organizations are doing what the Trump administration refuses to do: host public town halls to bring in local voices. Eleven organizations, including the Sierra
Club, Los Padres ForestWatch, and others, are hosting a San Luis Obispo Public Townhall: The Future of Our Wild Roadless Forests on June 24 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the SLO Oddfellows Hall. RSVP and find more info at: sc.org/sl-takeaction. We hope you can make it to learn more, share your perspectives, and take action to protect Los Padres National Forest and national forest lands across the country.
Local community members are powerful when we collaborate. Together we are pushing back against federal attempts to dismantle public democratic processes and attack our communities and our environment. ∆
Gianna Patchen is chapter coordinator for the Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club. Andrew Christie served as chapter director from 2004 to 2023. Send a letter for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.
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San Miguel might appear to be a sleepy little hamlet tucked between Highway 101 and the Salinas River, but bubbling below its rustic surface is a cauldron of dysfunction, acrimony, and division. Look no further than the town’s Community Services District. Some board members appear to loath one another, they can’t agree on anything, and some have been accused of being openly hostile.
The latest dustup is over a proposed fireworks ordinance, which at this point seems dead on arrival. Board member Owen Davis brought the ordinance before his fellow board members out of concern for fire safety.
“I mean, as far as I’m sure, on the Fourth of July, this city’s out of control. It’s like a war zone,” Davis said.
Considering what happened to Templeton Feed and Grain last Fourth of July, maybe an ordinance would be prudent. Illegal fireworks shot onto the building’s roof burned it to ashes, and charges have now been filed against the two young men allegedly responsible, including a 16-year-old. What’s that old saying about playing with fire? Luckily, illegal fireworks are already illegal. Davis’ ordinance came with hefty fines for scofflaws, but the four-member board was split. It didn’t help that Davis typed his name incorrectly on the document, but local resident J. Brown was happy to point it out, turning in this public comment:
“I would like my comment read aloud: Can
someone please tell me why [Board President] Ashley [Sangster], Owen, and Legal Counsel created this ban on sparklers that under section four includes jailing families for up to a year for each sparkler they own? What is this a dictatorship? Also Owen needs to resign from this board. His letter demanding this urgency ordinance is signed from an Owen ‘DAVIES’ not ‘DAVIS’. The E is not even close to anything on the keyboard. If a Board Member can not remember their own name, how can they make decisions for our Town? Unless someone wrote it for him? Perhaps Greg Campbell wrote it? The man with the illegal building downtown and genius who proposed shutting down the fire department in the first place. VOTE NO on this ordinance. —J.Brown.”
Hm. A lot to unpack there. Setting aside J. Brown’s missing commas, unnecessary space in “cannot,” and unorthodox capitalization (I have a red pen, too, buddy!), the E is actually located directly above the S and D on the keyboard, and A and V aren’t far off, but still, spelling one’s own name correctly seems important on legal documents. The board had to stop the meeting to confirm the proposal was in fact from Owen Davis.
J. Brown clearly has a bone to pick with Greg Campell, who did propose dissolving San Miguel’s CSD to have SLO County take over running its water and sewer and fire departments. Some residents find the board’s
dysfunction untenable and disqualifying, see?
Maybe the town’s reverting to its Wild West days when Frank and Jesse James hid out at their uncle Drury James’ ranch and frequented the Elkhorn Saloon in the late 1860s. Fun fact, Drury was one of Paso Robles’ founders.
Speaking of scofflaws and divided government, it looks like Grover Beach is poised to give its citizens the right to vote on a building height ordinance in November that would put the city out of compliance with California state law if passed. Fun!
The City Council voted to put the initiative to a vote even though city staff warned it could put the city out of compliance with California housing laws.
“If HCD [California Department of Housing and Community Development] is telling our staff, ‘You’re going to be in violation,’ it’s pretty clear they’re going to put us in violation for this,” Grover Beach City Councilmember Clint Weirick said at the June 8 meeting. “I would want to have something actually in writing from them … Basically, if this passes, what can we do as a council that gets us away from being decertified because right now it’s just verbal conversations.”
Why did the council even allow the ordinance to come up for public vote, you might ask? Because citizens group Save Grover Beach is hopping mad about a string of new developments such as the Bella Vista Villas from Empire Development and
Construction and Coastal Community Builders projects called Trinity and Solstice, which they say are destroying the city’s character.
Save Grover Beach gathered enough signatures—1,249 to be exact—for the council to accept the petition. If passed, the initiative would limit building heights from 55 feet to just 40 in commercial zones and from 40 feet to just 33 in industrial zones. The proposal also requires mixed-use developments to devote 33 percent of their space to commercial uses.
You’d think cities could determine their own building codes, amirite? But thanks to California’s housing crisis, the state enacted a slew of laws such as the Housing Crisis Act, Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, and Housing Element Law.
“Collectively, these statutes create a legal framework in which approval of qualified housing development projects is required unless the city can make specific adverse findings supported by … evidence in the record that there would be a public health or safety issue,” Grover Beach Community Development Director Megan Martin told councilmembers. Which is why Grover Beach was forced to approve projects such as Bella Vista Villas, Trinity, and Solstice. Having to follow the law sometimes sucks. ∆
Richard Jackoway
Mimi Ditchie
David Lawrence
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Caught on camera
See through the lens of local photographers
Aphoto can express things we can’t. No matter how many attempts at description, you just have to be there to see certain things. Luckily, a camera and the right photographer can help show others the moments they miss.
Central Coast photographers share the moments they experienced and want others to see as part of our annual Winning Images contest. Since 1994, New
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Times Media Group has asked for those images. This year, local photogs submitted 374 photos into the contest and our judges narrowed them down to three winners in eight categories, plus honorable mentions. Every entry also came in with a $10 fee, which was rolled back into prize money for the winners, who also receive awards from the contest’s sponsors. The winning photographs will be on display at The Photo
WINNING IMAGES 2026
Shop (1027 Marsh St., SLO) through July 12 and at the SLO Botanical Garden (3450 Dairy Creek Road, SLO) from July 13 to Aug. 2.
Check out the winners from 2026 on the following pages. ∆
Contact Editor Camillia Lanham at clanham@ newtimesslo.com.
San Luis Obispo native and perennial Winning Images judge Peggy Mesler is a photographer and the owner of The Photo Shop in SLO, where she shares her appreciation for—and knowledge of—photography with customers, clients, and friends. Peggy earned a journalism degree from Cal Poly, and she opened her shop in 1995.
Marta Peluso has been involved in the arts on the Central Coast for four decades. She taught photography in the art departments at Cal Poly and at Cuesta College and directed the Cuesta College Art Gallery for 16 years. She also served for five and half years as executive director of ARTS Obispo, the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council. She is an exhibiting photographer who is currently writing a memoir centered on the life of her sister Patti, replete with photographs and titled You Still Got Me.
Dean Sullivan is the owner of Sullivan Studios and owner/ publisher of the Estero Bay News. Dean photographed his first wedding in 1978 and has been capturing weddings, special events, and commercial assignments ever since. An award-winning professional photographer, Dean was certified through the Professional Photographers of America for years. He’s worked with clients that include California State Parks, Cal Poly, the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, and the San Luis Obispo Symphony. Dean is also a licensed FAA drone pilot, providing aerial imaging services for both commercial and editorial projects.
PHOTO COURTESY OF DEAN SULLIVAN
PHOTO COURTESY OF PEGGY MESLER
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARTA PELUSO
DAVID LAWRENCE , First Place, Animals, Accipiter’s Focus
RICHARD JACKOWAY, Third Place, Landscape/Seascape, Morning Jog
HOLLY ANGELOTY, Second Place, Landscape/Seascape, Shimmer
MARLIN HARMS , Honorable Mention, Animals, Octopus All The Better To Hold On
GALE OWEN , Honorable Mention, Landscape/Seascape, Reflections
DAVID LAWRENCE , Third Place, Animals, Coy Courtship Consideration
DAVID LAWRENCE , Second Place, Animals, Splashy Pelican Shot
BOB CANEPA , First Place, Flora, Still Standing
KATHLEEN BOSCH , Third Place, Flora, Chocolate Lily Bowing in the Irish Hills
MIMI DITCHIE , Honorable Mention, Flora, Back Of A Fern
MIMI DITCHIE , Second Place, Flora, Apple Blossoms In See Canyon
ANDY SAMARASENA , First Place, In Motion, Gravity Defied
WAYNE ANGELOTY, Second Place, In Motion, Shuffling Egret - Circles of Currents
DAVID LAWRENCE , Honorable Mention, In Motion, Tern Takeoff
JONATHAN SHAPIRO, First Place, Landscape/Seascape, Cayucos Coastal View
TIM BRYAN , Third Place, In Motion, Kiteboarder
RICHARD JACKOWAY, First Place, Open, Neon Rain
DAVID WILLETT, Third Place, Open, Cambria Scarecrow
JONATHAN SHAPIRO, Second Place, Open, Colorful Droplets
JIM JEFFREY, Honorable Mention, Open, Clearing Storm
ANDY SAMARASENA , Second Place, Travel, Pier Perspective
MALLORY CUSHING , First Place, Youth, Before the Dust Settles
ANDY SAMARASENA , First Place, People, Framed by Light
DAVID WILLETT, Second Place, People, Day of the Dead Mission Plaza
DAVID DAWSON , Honorable Mention, People, A Favorite Café For Breakfast
TIM BRYAN , Third Place, People, Searching For Steven
WINNING IMAGES 2026
TAYLOR THRELKELD, Honorable Mention, Youth, Thor’s Hammer
MALLORY CUSHING , Third Place, Youth, Figure 8
ANDY SAMARASENA , Third Place, Travel, Belly Up in the Bush
DAVID DAWSON , Honorable Mention, Travel, Ship at Sea
JONATHAN SHAPIRO, First Place, Travel, Recortes Forward Dive
Hot Dates
ARTS
NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY
BRUSHSTROKES 2026 AND OFF THE WALL Brushstrokes 2026 and Off the Wall, the California-wide painting and sculpture shows, highlight the best art of the Coast and beyond. MondaysSundays. through Aug. 3 Free. (805) 7722504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
CALL OF THE WILD EXHIBIT The Call of the Wild exhibt embraces of energy, passion and freedom of the world around us in vivid, dynamic, or whimsical ways. June 25 - Aug. 3 , 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 772-2504. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, artcentermorrobay.org.
COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY
Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. (805) 394-5560. coastalwineandpaint. com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.
COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES
Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California.
Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. (559) 799-9632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.
FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. (805)
GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS CRYSTALLINE GLAZE
CERAMICS BY THOMAS BROWN View handmade porcelain ceramics with rich surfaces and flowing forms, created through years of glaze exploration–– a chance to see something both technical and visually compelling. Through June 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.
GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHY RUSS Cathy’s pursuit of streetscape, wildlife, equine, landscape, photography has taken her around the world for over 30 years. Explore the world by visiting her show! Through June 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.
GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY BY KERRY DRAGER Experience colorful and dynamic landscape photography shaped by light, timing and place, created entirely in camera. See the Central Coast in a whole new light. Through June 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.
ORANGE CRUSH EXHIBIT Come to the gallery and explore the emotion of orange: the energy, heat, joy—expect to see diverse artistic expressions, including paintings, sculptures, and multimedia installations. Through June 22, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 772-2504. Art
Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, artcentermorrobay.org.
POP! ART IN ACTION–3-DAY WORKSHOP FOR AGES SIX AND UP Bright. Bright. Bold. Bursting with creativity. Step into the colorful world of Pop Art, inspired by artists who made everyday things extraordinary. Learn printmaking and create a series of relief prints in the style of Andy Warhol. Build larger-than-life, playful sculptures like Claes Oldenburg, and jump into a high-energy project inspired by Keith Haring’s figures in motion. June 23 -25, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $115. (805) 772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
NORTH SLO COUNTY
DAILY POTTERY Walk in, pick your pottery project, and paint away. Something for all ages. Prices vary depending on what you choose and includes; paint, glaze, firing, and studio time. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Varies. (805) 400-9107. artsocial805. com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.
FIELDWORK WORKSHOP - OPEN STUDIO Join us every Tuesday for our community workshop! Bring your creative projects, meet fellow makers, and get inspired. No pressure, just creativity, good vibes, and snacks. Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. $15. fieldworkart.org. Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero, (971) 645-2481.
FIGURE DRAWING - SATURDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT FIELDWORK Join us for figure drawing every Saturday and Wednesday for ages 18 and over. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own materials. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon and
CULINARY CONNECTION
Enjoy an experience inspired by land, music, flavor, and connection during Experiencia Bamboo, an intimate fine dining experience at the Paso Bamboo Farm and Nursery, set for Saturday, June 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a curated culinary evening with a five-course dinner. “Every plate is introduced with intention, creating a paced narrative that invites guests to slow down and fully experience each moment,” according to organizers. Specific location details are shared upon reservation confirmation. Tickets are $162.52 and can be purchased at my805tix.com.
INK WORKS ‘26 Check out what the Central Coast Printmakers have been up to in this diverse collection of original prints by local artists! Through June 28, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
PAINT A BOLD, VIBRANT LANDSCAPE IN ACRYLIC Join Artist Joe Oakes as he instructs artist of all levels through painting bold, acrylic landscapes! Learn new techniques and advance your painting skills. June 20 1-5 p.m. $100$125. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark. org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
SILVERSMITH SUNDAY: TWO WORKSHOPS Learn the craft of silversmithing, with a Sterling Stackers class and a Stone Setting class. Both are beginner friendly, and all materials will be provided. For more info visit fieldworkart.org June 28 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4-7:30 p.m. $130-$140. Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero, (971) 645-2481, fieldworkart.org.
SIP N’ SKETCH/SIP N’ PAINT Bring your own supplies (or borrow some of our’s) and paint or sketch a themed live-model or still life under the guidance of Studios resident artists. See website for the specific theme of the month. Your first glass of wine is included in price. Third Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. $20. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of
classes and workshops offered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, (805) 238-9800.
SAN LUIS OBISPO
“ONE VISIT” POTTERY CLASS This is a great class if you are looking to try out pottery! Throw on the wheel or paint pre-made pottery. Get a student discount with a valid school ID. Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. $75. (805) 896-6197. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.
A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
Celebrate the timeless music of Rodgers and Hammerstein in a charming and elegant revue that reimagines the legendary duo’s most beloved songs, leaving audiences spellbound! Fridays, 7-9 p.m., Saturdays, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Sundays, 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through June 25 $28-$50. (805) 786-2440. slorep.org/ shows/a-grand-night-for-singing/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.
ALES 4 TAILS: A COMEDY BENEFIT FOR ANIMAL RESCUES Enjoy a night of comedy, craft brews, and community love—benefiting Atlas Animal Rescue, and Shiloh’s Animal Rescue. June 20, 7:30-10 p.m. $25. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.
BATIK STYLE WATERCOLOR WITH LINDA CUNNINGHAM In this four-hour workshop, Linda will demonstrate one of the many Batik methods to use on watercolor paper. June 27 12-4 p.m. $50. (805) 478-2158. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
BLACKLAKE ARTISANS ART SHOW AND SALE See the third annual artisan art show and sale, featuring the work of six Black Lake artists. June 20 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Blacklake Artisans, 530 Kathryn Court, Nipomo, (805) 363-4084.
CREATIVE KIDS: SUMMER BREAK WITH CAROLINA LUNA Creative Kids is continuing through summer! As always,
we will be exploring a variety of mediums throughout the series. This session will also introduce cyanotypes! Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. through Aug. 5 $150. (805) 7474200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. DATE NIGHT POTTERY Bring your date and throw a cup on the pottery wheel. Next, texture a clay slab and press into a form creating a personalized piece. Guest are welcome to bring drinks; venue provides aprons. Pieces are fired, glazed, and ready in two weeks. Saturdays, 6-7:30 p.m. $140. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
ELEMENTS OF ART FOR TWEENS AND TEENS WITH CAROLINA LUNA Join Carolina as she guides your young artists through the fundamentals of art. Each week will focus on a different element. All materials are provided. Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. through Aug. 5 $200. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART
Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan offer classes for Japanese calligraphy (Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), a Japanese art called “haiga” (Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.) and more at Nesting Hawk Ranch. Fridays $45. (702) 335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo. MOBILE CLAY CLASSES Offering handbuilding, throwing, and ceramic decorative arts. All ages and abilities are welcome. Call for more info. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics. com/book-online. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.
PETER KRASHES: PASSAGE THROUGH New York–based artist Peter Krashes’ first solo exhibition on the West Coast, uses paintings of daily experience in an ever-changing world. ThursdaysSundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through June 28 Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/ exhibition/peter-krashes/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.
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Pollinator Palooza! Bee, Butterfly, Bat & Street Faire
Dr at Center St, Cambria
SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN
MIC NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337, libertinebrewing.com.
TEEN NIGHT POTTERY IS LIVE Join Teen Night Pottery, for ages 14 and over. Teens will be taught to throw on the potters wheel, sculpt, or paint a pot. Snacks will be provided. Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. $35. (805) 896-6197. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
“THIS IS NOT A COUCH” EXHIBIT A collective of graduating Cal Poly art and design students will share their creations with the community they’ve called home for the past four years by hosting a weeklong display in the heart of downtown starting Friday, June 12. See the works of nine artists with around 50 original artworks, varying in size and medium, ranging from hyperrealism to abstraction, highlighting their individual creative methodologies. Through June 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. ucm.calpoly.edu/ news/cal-poly-art-and-designstudents-exhibit-original-workdowntown-san-luis-obispo-june-13-21.
GAIA’S GALLERY, 750 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 545-9566.
WHITNEY PINTELLO: SOLO SHOW On display now through mid-April. ongoing slogallery.com/. SLO Gallery, 1023 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.
YOUTH POTTERY CLASS Teens love this class. Learn handbuilding techniques and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Held every Friday after school. Fridays, 3:30-5 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.
SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY
“BRAVO!” THE 2026 FLEX
PERFORMING ARTS RECITAL Welcome to “Bravo!”, the much-anticipated 2026 Flex Performing Arts Recital! June 19
6 p.m., June 20 1 & 6:30 p.m. and June 21 12 & 3 p.m. $31.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.
ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES
Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge. com. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.
CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing (805) 835-
5893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.
HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD Hooray for Hollywood is the annual summer recital presented by The Studio of Performing Arts. June 27, 6 p.m. $23.50. (805) 4899444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.
WORKSHOPS AND MORE AT THE LAVRA Check the venue’s calendar for storytelling workshops, lectures, movie nights, and discussions held on a periodic basis. ongoing thelavra.org/ home. The Lavra, 2070 E. Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande.
SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS
LUCHADORA BY ALVARO SAAR RIOS
Luchadora! is a vibrant, family-friendly tale of love, identity, and the courage to step into your own power. ThursdaysSundays, 7-8:25 p.m. through June 28 $25. (805) 922-8313. pcpa.org. PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria.
SUMMER SOLSTICE ARTISAN FAIRE
Spend a beautiful Saturday with us celebrating Summer Solstice! Discover vintage finds, handmade goods, oneof-a-kind art and thoughtfully crafted pieces. There will be kid and adult vendors! June 20 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (805) 478-2818. oakfolkstudio.com. Oak Folk Studio, 4850 South Bradley Road, Suite B, Santa Maria.
CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY 2026 GREENSPACE ADVENTURE AUCTION Greenspace presents live auctions for adventures and experiences, silent auction, plated dinner, local wines all to support our work in conservation, reforestation, education and advocacy! June 27 5-9 p.m. $125. (805) 927-2866. greenspacecambria.org. Joslyn Center, 950 Main St, Cambria.
AWARD-WINNING FILM SCREENING: THE WRECKING CREW | FUNDRAISER FOR NONPROFIT INFINITE MUSIC Join the screening of the award-winning music documentary The Wrecking Crew at the Morro Bay Theatre with a Q and A, followed by a live concert at The Siren. June 22 , 5:45-9 p.m. $25-$65. (805) 225-1899. infinitemusic.org/events. James Richard Vanko, 1163 Main St, Morro Bay. BACK TO BASICS WATER
PERMACULTURE GATHERING Hear about residential water solutions, municipal water solutions, and water in the landscape solutions. Stay for the music, food, and art afterwards at Celia’s Garden Café. June 20 2-4 p.m. $10. (626) 476-7584. permacultureslocounty.com. Celia’s, ll88 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.
BREATHE AND STRETCH One must be able to get down onto the floor and back up again, with ease, in order to participate in this 55-minute session. It’s specifically designed to enhance mobility and strength. Please bring a mat and some water. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. $10 per session. (415) 516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.
CENTRAL COAST SLIM DOWN Take control of food without suffering. Learn a step-by-step process to take control of overeating, cravings, and feel peace with food. Build the habits, mindset, and your unique path with results that stick. Hosted byTami Cruz (Certified Health/Life Coach) and Dana Charvet (Coach/Fitness Trainer). ongoing Call for pricing info. (805) 235-7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching.com.
Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
CENTRAL COAST UECHI-RYU KARATEDO Uechi-Ryu Karate-do is a traditional form of karate originating from Okinawa, Japan. Focus is on fitness, flexibility, and self-defense with emphasis on self -growth, humility, and respect. Open to ages 13 to adult. Beginners and experienced welcome. Instructor with 50 years experience. For info, call 805-215-8806. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278, morro-bay.ca.us.
CENTRAL COAST WOOD CARVERS
Learn the art of wood carving or wood burning. Join Central Coast Wood Carvers in Morro Bay at St. Timothy’s. Open for beginners, intermediate, or advance. Learn a wide range of techniques and skills. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, (805) 772-2840, sttimothymorrobay.org/index.html.
CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS
MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Meeting is hybrid (both in person and on Zoom). For information, call 805-900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. thecambriaconnection.org/. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria, (805) 927-1654.
ENJOY AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. (805) 528-4880. baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.
LEARN TO SAIL AT MORRO BAY YACHT CLUB! Learn to sail at the Morro Bay’s only sailing school: Morro Bay Yacht Club. These sessions are led by competent, responsible sailing instructors. Expect a great experience, with the goal of each student being comfortable in commanding their own sailboat. There’s
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a focus on teamwork, developing leadership skills, and having fun. Through Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $450. my805tix.com.
Morro Bay Yacht Club, 541 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, (805) 772-3981.
LOS OSOS SUNDAY MEDITATION
CLASS Sitting with a supportive group strengthens one’s meditation practice. Join us for a weekly talk on topics related to meditation and consciousness plus silent and guided meditation. Facilitated by Devin Wallace. Beginners welcome. Email devinwalla@gmail.com for more information. Sundays, 10:15 a.m.-11:15 p.m. By donation. (805) 709-2227. inner-workings.com. Central Coast Body Therapy Center, 2005 9th St., Los Osos.
MORRO BAY METAPHYSICIANS
DISCUSSION GROUP A group of metaphysically minded individuals that have been meeting for many years now in the Coalesce Chapel. Club offers a supportive metaphysical
Ideal for seniors, and open to everyone. Instructor Randal Bodlak takes you through specific moves to promote mobility, internal strength, and stability. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. $10 per session. (805) 528-4880. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.
TAI CHI AND QI GONG: ZEN IN MOTION
Small group classes with 2019 Tai Chi
Instructor of the Year. Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. (805) 701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
TAI CHI BASICS Visit site for more details on this ongoing, weekly Tai Chi program. Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10-$12. (805) 772-7486. fitnessworksmb. com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.
WATERFRONT MARKET MORRO BAY
The Waterfront Market returns for
taste and learn while exploring the local agriculture of over 20 farms on the Farm Trail. June 19, 5-8 p.m., June 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and June 21 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. farmsteaded.com/openfarmdays. SLO County Farm Trail, Multiple locations, Countywide.
PASO FOOD CO-OP MONTHLY MEETING
Join this monthly organizational meeting startup Paso Food Cooperative. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. (805) 712-7410 text is best. pasofoodcooperative.com/calendar-meetings. Oak Creek Commons, 635 Nicklaus St., Paso Robles.
PET TALES Get ready for the cutest, coziest, and cuddliest hour in your week!
Pet Tales welcomes young children and their grownups for a pet-themed story time. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/ youth-programs/. Woods Humane Society (North County), 2300 Ramona Road, Atascadero.
Rancho Del Bordo Clubhouse, 10025 El Camino Real, Atascadero, tops.org.
TRAFFIC JAM VINTAGE & HANDMADE MONTHLY MARKET Come shop at the lot behind the shops (behind Golden State Goods) on Traffic Way. Enjoy food, drink, music, and vibes, while shopping local. Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Dec. 20 Free. (805) 464-2564. trafficjamvintagemarket.com. Golden State Goods, 5880 Traffic Way, Atascadero. TRIVIA
FREE TICKETS!
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long!
Sunday, June 27
Charley Crockett Age of the Ram Tour
Saturday, July 18 • 7:30pm
Vina Robles Amphitheatre, Paso Robles
Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys: The Brotherhood Tour
Saturday, August 1 • 8:00pm Vina Robles Amphitheatre, Paso Robles
Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346.
CENTRAL COAST PRIDE 2026: PRIDE IN THE PLAZA Join the Gala Pride and Diversity Center for the annual Pride in the Plaza celebration with live music, vendors, and community! June 27 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.instagram.com/p/ DZlMYZ1k6p9/. Mission Plaza, Downtown, San Luis Obispo.
CENTRAL COAST PRIDE 2026: TRANS
PRIDE IN THE PARK Join the Gala Pride and Diversity Center for the annual Trans Pride in the Park celebration, with music, vendors, and community! June 28 1-6 p.m. www.instagram.com/p/DZGiXjEt8kx.
Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo.
CITY FARM SLO’S YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM Check site for more info on programming and summer camps. ongoing cityfarmslo.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.
COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS WITH SHOWER THE PEOPLE After a short hiatus, the San Luis Obispo Library will once again be partnering with local non-profit organization, Shower the People. The shower trailer will be located between the library and parking structure. Toiletries provided. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Free. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.
EXPERIENCIA BAMBOO: INTIMATE FINE DINING IN A BAMBOO FOREST
FREE TOURS OF THE MISSION Tour San Luis Obispo’s Spanish Mission, founded in 1772. Come learn its history and importance to the development of this area. Tours are led by docents and meet in front of the church Sundays, 2:30 p.m. and Mondays-Saturdays, 1:15 p.m. Free. (805) 550-7713. missionslodocents.org.
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC THE GATHERING
Friday Night Magic is where legends rise! Bring your deck, meet fellow Planeswalkers, and battle it out in epic MTG duels. Fun, prizes, glory! Fridays. Free. (805) 544-6366. facebook.com/even ts/592253119822089/592256636488404.
Captain Nemo Games, 565 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.
GLOBAL KIDS SUMMER PROGRAM This nature experience includes scavenger hunting, singing, storytelling, hands-on gardening, art, games, visiting farm animals, mini-lessons, harvesting, and being immersed in a Permaculture Food Forest. June 19 10 a.m.-noon and June 26 10 a.m.-noon $40. (626) 476-7584. permacultureslocounty.com/. City Farm SLO, 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo.
MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DOCENTS
ORIENTATION MEETING Mission
SLO Docents give free daily tours for visitors of all faiths. Orientation for new docents - help share the special story of Mission SLO! Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon Free. 657/465-9182. missionslodocents.org/. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San
Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo.
MOONLIGHT HOURS Since reopening in 2008, the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum has offered free hours, Moonlight Hours, the third Thursday of each month. Experience the wonder and get more info at the link. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Free. (805) 544-KIDS. slocm.org/moonlight-hours. San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.
PLUG-IN TO LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION
Get inspired by local action, connect with others, and discover more ways to get involved with the SLO Climate Coalition. Attend virtually or in-person. Sustainable snacks and childcare will be provided. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. sloclimatecoalition.org/events/. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.
ROD AND HAMMER’S SURF BLOCK PARTY 2026 Come to the Surf Block Party and enjoy local vendors, food, drinks, and live music! June 27 12-7 p.m. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843, slobrew.com.
SLO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
SUMMER BOOK SALE Browse from over 7,500 books on sale for adults, teens, and children. SLO FOL members can shop first from 9 a.m. to noon, and then the sale opens to public. Come support the SLO Library! June 25 -27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. slofol.org. SLO Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, (805)
SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN: WEEKLY COFFEE MEETING SLO RAMs is a group or retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10 coffee meeting. retiredactivemen.org. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.
TOUR THE HISTORIC OCTAGON BARN
CENTER The Octagon Barn, built in 1906, has a rich history that The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County looks forward to sharing with visitors. Please RSVP. Fourth Sunday of every month, 2-2:45 & 3-3:45 p.m. Tours are free; donations are appreciated. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096, octagonbarn.org.
TRANS* YOUTH PEER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is a safe place for trans* and gender non-conforming people, as well as those questioning, from ages of 11 to 18. A facilitated emotional support group to be heard, share your story, and hear stories that may sound surprisingly like your own. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 541-4252.
SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY
BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. (805) 835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave.,
BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:156:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.
BODY FUSION/EXERCISE AND FITNESS
CLASS Do something good for yourself and stay fit for outdoor sports, while enhancing flexibility, strengthening your core to prevent lower back issues, improving your posture through yoga, and more. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. (970) 710-1412. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, avilabeachcc.com.
CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250TH
ANNIVERSARY IN OCEANO Oceano
Plaza as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday and the 50th Anniversary of Bicentennial Park. June 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. vaco805.org/events. Celebrate America’s 250th in Oceano, 1909 frontt street, Oceano, (916) 798-6809.
DANCE FITNESS ART AND CULTURE FOR ADULTS Discover dance as a form of artistic expression and exercise, using a wide range of styles and genres of music (including modern, jazz, Broadway, ethnic). Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.
FATHER’S DAY WITH LIVE MUSIC AT THE SECRET GARDEN Bring the whole family to the Secret Garden at Sycamore
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Library is now live. Includes work by local artist Ellen November. Every 30 days, 9 a.m. Various. (310) 384-6912. app.galabid. com/aglibrary/items. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA Flow with the energy of yoga lovers around the world in celebration of International Day of Yoga! June 21 10:30-11:30 a.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302.
MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS Experience dance from continents around the earth, including from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful in-depth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 dropin; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach. POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS A docent-led tour of the buildings and grounds of the historic Point San Luis Light Station. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.
Q YOUTH GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth between the ages of 11-18. Each week the group explores personal, cultural, and social identity. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Free.
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Ballets Jazz Montréal: “Dance Me” The Music of Leonard Cohen
Alphabet Rockers SHADES: Anthems for the Planet Circa: Wolf
“The General” (1926) Accompanied by Christian Elliott Reggie Watts CelloGayageum
Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band Las Migas
Christmas Dreaming with Stella Cole
BEETLEJUICE
National Geographic Live: Incredible Animal Athletes with Lucy Hawkes Rhiannon Giddens
José James Sings Sinatra
Ballet Folkórico de México FEB 17 FEB 21 FEB 24 Emmanuel Acho Lightwire Theater - The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Generation Trampled by Turtles
Nate Smith Circa
Las Migas
Rhiannon Giddens MOMIX
Discover how Unity's teachings can inspire, empower and transform everyday life
"What is Unity?"
New 8-week Online Class: Wednesday, June 24 - August 12
6:30 - 8:00 pm Drop-in Format
Curious about Unity - or ready to deepen what you already know?
Join this engaging new class for newcomers or seasoned practitioners alike. Attend the whole series or just come for the topics you like. Love offering.
June 24 - Unity: From Origins to Today
July 1 - Five Basic Principles
July 15 - Unity, modern authors, and online resources
July 22 - Affirmative Prayer
July 29 - Spiritual, but not Religious
Aug 5 - Healing/Wholeness
Aug 12 - Prosperity/Abundance
Facilitators
Chris Garey, LUT - June 24 & July 15
Therese Solimeno, LUT - July 1 & 22
Rev. Brian Walker - July 8 & 29
Dr. Rita Conrad, LUT, IMCP - Aug 5 & 12
To sign up or for more
galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.
QI GONG FOR LESS STRESS AND MORE ENERGY Experience the energy of Qi Gong through simple standing movements promoting flexibility, strength, relaxation, and increased energy. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, Qi Gong revitalizes and enriches your life. An outdoor class overlooking the ocean. Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. and Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $15 per class or $60 for five-class card. (805) 440-4561. pismobeach.org. Margo Dodd Gazebo, Ocean Park Blvd., Shell Beach.
QI GONG: MINDFUL MOVEMENTS FOR LESS STRESS AND MORE ENERGY Balance your mind, body, and spirit with Qi Gong — gentle stretching and strengthening movements that promotes physical wellbeing and inner peace. This is geared towards all fitness levels and ages. Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $14 per class or $55 for 5-class card. (805) 4404561. balancedlivingayurveda.com. Shell Beach Veterans Memorial Building, 230 Leeward Ave., Pismo Beach.
SOLSTICE CIRCLE: MINDFUL DRUMMING AND SONG The Solstice Circle is a homecoming to the self—a joyful invitation to ground your feet, open your heart, and find your unique pulse within the collective rhythm. Nestled within the high-vibration sanctuary of Mystic Nature—a hidden gem of crystals, rocks, and inspired artistry—we honor the longest day and joyful season through connection, creativity, and the primal language of the drum. This is a space to shed the noise of daily living and sink into the rhythms that reside in us all. June 26 , 6-8 p.m. $18.98-$31.84. my805tix.com. Mystic Nature, 330 W. Tefft, Unit E, Nipomo.
STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi Gong boosts energy and vitality, reduces stress, improves balance and flexibility, and, best of all, is fun. Join instructor Devin Wallace for this Crows End Retreat outdoor class, which is held in a beautiful setting. Call or email for location and to reserve a spot. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $12. (805) 709-2227. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.
SUMMER BLAST CAMP 2026 Join us for our full week of Camp which includes tennis lessons, pickleball lessons, swimming, arts and crafts, marital arts class, and much more! Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Aug. 7 $395-$445. (805) 595-7600 ex 113. Avila Bay Athletic Club and Spa, 6699 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, avilabayclub.com.
SUNDAY EVENING RAP LGBTQ+
AA GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM)
Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who together, attain and maintain sobriety. Requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Email aarapgroup@gmail.com for password access. Sundays, 7-8 p.m. No fee. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.
FOOD & DRINK
NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY
MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS
MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Varies. (805) 824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.
WINEMAKER’S DINNER FEAT. SAN SIMEON WINES Join for an unforgettable evening at Cambria Pines Lodge as we welcome San Simeon Wines for
SOLSTICE CIRCLE
Join the Solstice Circle and Mindful Drumming on Friday, June 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mystic Nature in Nipomo. Drums are provided, though the community is welcome to bring their own instruments. Tickets range from $18.98 to $31.84. Additional details are available at my805tix.com.
a signature Winemaker’s Dinner in our Pavilion Garden. June 28 5:30-8 p.m. $130. cambriapineslodge.com/ winemakers-dinner-series?utm_ source=calendar-listings&utm_ medium=referral&utm_campaign=winejune-2026&utm_content=bodylink&offer=cpl. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, (805) 927-4200.
WOOD-FIRED PIZZA NIGHTS AT CAMBRIA PINES LODGE Join us every Friday for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and festivities at the Pizza Nook at Cambria Pines Lodge! Fridays, 5-9 p.m. through Sept. 25 Free. (805) 927-4200. cambriapineslodge.com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.
NORTH SLO COUNTY
3RD THURSDAY GAME NIGHT SERIES & HAPPIER HOUR Join us every Third Thursday for Game Night and Happier Hour. There are many games to choose from., and $2 off glasses of wine and $1 off mocktails. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines. com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles.
CAMP CASS: PIZZA MAKING CLASS Summer means it’s time for outdoor hangs and the chance to hone your pizza oven techniques. June 27 6-8 p.m. $118. (805)239-1730. exploretock.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.
CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY Teams of one to six people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.
CLUB SUPSUP Check out the Central Coast’s newest pop-up dinner experience the last Wednesday of every month. Last Wednesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. $125. (310) 692-0046. clubsupsup.com/. Kindred Oak Farm, 1250 Paint Horse Plaza, Paso Robles.
FRIDAY NIGHT FARMERS’
MARKETPLACE: OPEN FARM DAYS
WEEKEND KICK-OFF Farmers’ Marketplace will kick-off Open Farm Days Weekend. Join us as our local farms showcase their locally grown and made for you to enjoy! June 19 5-8 p.m. Free. farmsteaded.com/openfarmdays. Paso Robles Downtown City Park, 1200 Park Street, Paso Robles, (805) 237-3888.
PASO FOOD CO-OP MONTHLY MEETING
All welcome. Get involved and help spread the word about the co-op. Tell a friend, associate, or neighbor. Meet in the Community Room at Oak Creek Commons near Pat Butler Elementary School. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. pasofoodcooperative.com. Oak Creek Commons, 635 Nicklaus St., Paso Robles.
SUMMER SHRIMP BOIL Gather with friends and family on our scenic patio for a festive Summer Shrimp Boil under the evening sky at Parrish Family Vineyard! June 26 , 5:30 p.m. $40. (805) 286-4028. parrishfamilyvineyard.com. Parrish
Family Vineyard, 3590 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles.
TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.
TASTE OF TIN CITY WALKING TOUR
Enjoy the first ever walking tour of Tin City – an industrial area just outside of downtown Paso Robles – that is home to a community of innovative and passionate producers of high-quality wines, spirits, beer, and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. (805) 400-3141. toasttours.com/tour/ tin-city-walking-tour/. Toast Tours, 1722 Stillwater Ct, Paso Robles.
SAN LUIS OBISPO
DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. QUEER TRIVIA Sip some cider, test your LGBTQ trivia knowledge, and learn new fun facts. Topic themes and hosts rotate each week. Prizes for winners. BYO food. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. (805) 292-1500. Two Broads Ciderworks, 3427 Roberto Ct., suite 130, San Luis Obispo, twobroadscider.com.
SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.
THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA Join us for trivia every Thursday evening, hosted by Bottlecraft! Enjoy prizes, beer, wine, and food from the Market Hall! Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. SLO Public Market, South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking cap as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. (805) 439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.
SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY CHOWA BOWL IN PISMO BEACH TO HOST MEATLESS MEETUP It’s a restaurant visit, a celebration of plantbased food (100 percent free of animal products), a fun event for all ages. June 22 6-8 p.m. $25. (805) 204-6821. Chowa Bowl, 690 Dolliver St., Pismo Beach.
SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS ORCUTT PRIDE DRAG BRUNCH Orcutt’s favorite drag brunch is back! Mírame Entertainment is teaming up with Naughty Oak and Lark & Sparrow to present the Orcutt Pride Drag Brunch! June 18 noon $15-$120. my805tix. com. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S. Broadway St. suite 102, Orcutt. ∆
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Arts
Nature inspired
In her debut museum solo exhibition, Conundrums, NYC
artist Alicia Adamerovich presents paintings, sculptures, and works on paper “that reveal a futuristic natural world” according to the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA), which will display her work through Oct. 20.
“Growing up near the forests of Pennsylvania with a carpenter father and biologist mother, Adamerovich developed a deep curiosity about and relationship with nature,” the museum explained in an announcement. “Her paintings play with space in strange and sincere ways: Shadows carve out hills and valleys across surfaces; mysterious light sources emerge, and sculptural elements such as wax, pumice, and sand build paintings into three-dimensional spaces.”
According to Emma Saperstein, SLOMA’s chief curator, “We are thrilled to present Alicia Adamerovich’s debut museum exhibition at SLOMA. Conundrums is a remarkable body of work that beautifully captures the strangeness and wonder of the natural world. Adamerovich’s ability to hold mystery and meaning in the same breath makes this an exhibition that will stay with visitors long after they leave.”
SLOMA is located at 1010 Broad St. and is open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the museum at (805) 543-8562. Learn more at sloma.org.
Four days left!
Nine Cal Poly art and design students present This is Not a Couch, a group show at 750 Higuera St., SLO, the former Gaia’s Gallery. But if you want to see it, you better hurry. Its nineday run closes on Sunday, June 21. The artists call themselves Big Artist Corp.
The artists—Maya Benham, Owen Isachsen, Liliana Monge, Cailin Nicolich, Olivia Pye, Sarah Tarquin, Tilman Stoppler, Lillie Turinsky, and Alexa Valenzuela— have “50 original artworks, varying in size and medium, ranging from hyperrealism to abstraction, highlighting their individual creative methodologies,” the collective announced.
“We hope that visitors and viewers of our show will feel excited by the increasing number of young artists in San Luis Obispo and proud of the initiative and drive we have to create and organize this event,” said Turinsky, one of the project leads.
The show’s title was inspired by a well-worn blue couch in the Art and Design Department and is a nod to Belgian surrealist René Magritte’s 1929 painting, The Treachery of Images, of a tobacco pipe with “Ceci n’est pas une pipe” (This is not a pipe) written under it.
The artworks are for sale as well as prints and merchandise. You can follow the collective on Instagram @bigartist.corp. See the work 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through June 21. Δ Glen Starkey
BY GLEN STARKEY
Family fun zone
The Live Oak Music Festival offers tons
of kids’ activities
If you’re looking for ways to keep your kids active and entertained this Father’s Day weekend, look no further than the Live Oak Music Festival’s Children’s Area, which is filled with activities for the whole family at El Chorro Regional Park.
Want to handle some reptiles? Make a tie-dyed T-shirt? Build a robot? Learn outdoor skills and explore nature? Join the talent show?
There’s all that and more.
The Children’s Area is organized and managed by volunteer Dave Wilson, a longtime outdoor and natural science educator who for years ran Coyote Road School.
“I was a naturalist and ran a science camp,” Wilson explained. “I did outdoor recreation, like backpacking and climbing and stuff like that for many years. When I was running my natural science camp, I offered up something to do at Live Oak, I think back in ’03, and I had a little booth in which I taught some nature skills.”
Wilson began running the kids’ activities after the former coordinator, Anam Cré Pottery Studio owner Shevon Sullivan, decided she wanted to pass the baton to someone new, so he became the next Children’s Area volunteer coordinator. He landed in the job essentially untrained.
“We would have done [a Live Oak] together in 2020, but COVID hit,” Wilson chuckled. “So, I wasn’t able to work with Shevon one-on-one to learn directly from her, and so what ended up happening is that when Live Oak opened back up, I was kind of doing it on my own. And so that pressure was a little rough, but we settled into something really good right now.”
Wilson kept many of the activities that were available in the kids’ zone for years and added more.
“We’ve kept a lot of the same things. We have a little Acorns Toddler Oasis Zone, we have the
Join the fun
The Live Oak Music Festival runs Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21, at El Chorro Reginal Park, across from Cuesta College. You can buy full festival tickets or day passes at liveoakfest.org. Add-ons include the Acorn Craft Pass.
children’s stage, which has family- and childrenappropriate performers and so forth.”
Don Norton, the longtime Children’s Talent Show emcee, will host a Music and Movement Family Concert on Saturday, June 20, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Miss Leo & Captain Kirk (aka Kirk Nordby) will have a Children’s Music Hour on Sunday, June 21, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Renowned storyteller Michael Katz will be on the children’s stage Saturday and Sunday too.
“One of the things that I was able to bring in was some more natural science stuff,” Wilson explained. “So, we have the Learning Among the Oaks (LATO) group that’s based out of Santa Margarita. People also bring in Cal Poly’s physiological ecology and reptile lab, which they call the Pearl Lab. We have the LATO people leading hikes, teaching about birding, and having [taxidermy] animals on display. The reptile folks bring live animals for the kids.”
It wouldn’t be a children’s area without plenty of crafts—some of which cost between $10 to $25 for materials—such as painting crafts, robot building, henna, nail string art, making your own hula hoop, fabric stamping, and tie dye.
“Crafts is one of the biggest things,” Wilson noted. “Of course, tie dye is the most popular thing that people love to do in the Children’s Area, and that’s never ever going to change.”
“We have a game zone as well, and sometimes the games change a little bit just because they break and don’t get replaced,” Wilson explained. “We have duck races—two opposing water troughs, like agricultural water troughs, and then we have three pumps on either side, and kids of any age can put ducks into these little troughs and race each other. It’s pretty cool.”
In the past, the kids’ zone even had a woodworking area, but it was discontinued because it was too manpower intensive to supervise kids with power tools.
“We used to have a source for wood,” Wilson said, “but we don’t have that source of wood anymore.”
Even without the woodworking, Wilson manages about 30 volunteers in the Children’s Area.
Showtime!
But Wilson also noted that there are plenty of free crafts too, including making a fairy wand, Father’s Day cards (Saturday and Sunday only), God’s Eye yarn art, lanyard keychains, friendship bracelets, and signs for your camp.
Send gallery, stage, and cultrual festivities to arts@newtimesslo.com.
“You might ask, ‘Well, how many people do you have returning?’ And I have about, I would say half of my volunteers returning this year from last. So, that makes it consistent and they really love being in the kids’ area. I offer them one meal a day for their time, and they have a flexible schedule. I’m definitely not one of those slave drivers,” Wilson laughed. “I think it makes it nice for them to give back to Live Oak and do something fun.”
There’s also kids and family yoga. And this will be the last year for Talent Show emcee Norton to volunteer. He’s passing the torch to Patrick Pearson, a professional musician and music teacher who’s a member of Resination and Cuesta Ridge. He’ll take over the kids’ talent show next year.
“It’s just so much fun being at Live Oak and in the kids’ zone,” Wilson said. “It’s so family friendly. People are just so friendly. They bring their kids here year after year, and it’s just so much fun and so safe.”
Oh, and if you like live music, Live Oak has plenty of that too. ∆
Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@ newtimesslo.com.
INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO Kids can get hand-on experience with various musical instruments.
TIE-DYE FEVER
Meet the Greys
Steven Spielberg (Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Raider of the Lost Ark, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan) directs his story scripted by David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Carlito’s Way, Mission: Impossible) about the moment the public finally see evidence proving we are not alone in the universe. (145 min.)
DISCLOSURE DAY
What’s it rated? PG-13
What’s it worth, Anna? Full price
What’s it worth, Glen? Full price
Where’s it showing? Colony, Downtown Centre, Park, Stadium 10
Glen Spielberg has done the impossible. He’s made alien abduction almost enviable. He’s also made a film that comments on our time: a secretive corporation exploiting technology to its advantage; a rogue and unchecked Department of Defense; the notion that having a healthy sense of empathy is the next step in human evolution. Oof! Take that, Elon Musk, and your asinine opinion that “the fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy.” What a D-bag. Critics have already been arguing that this isn’t Spielberg’s finest, and sure, OK, but that’s because his oeuvre is so damn impressive. He’s his own impossible act to follow, but I found this story immensely entertaining and satisfying. The Wardex Corporation and its head, Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth), make excellent villains. TV meteorologist Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt) and cybersecurity expert cum whistleblower Dr. Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) make terrific reluctant heroes. Even at nearly two and a half hours, it hums along.
Anna In my opinion, nothing is going to out-Spielberg Jurassic Park, but I’m a dino-
MARGO’S GOT MONEY TROUBLES
What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2026
Where’s it showing? Apple TV+
Margo’s a college freshman who wants to be a writer. Cue crush on her professor, a totally not cool affair, and an unplanned pregnancy. Her professor, Mark Gable (Michael Angarano), wants nothing to do with her or the baby, and her mom, Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer), isn’t exactly the best role model or mentor. Margo doesn’t really know her dad, the legendary wrestler Jinx (Nick Offerman), but when he shows up and offers to help, she can’t help but say yes.
Her college roommates get over having a baby in the house quickly except for Susie
nerd, so that comes with some prejudice. I too found the moral center of this movie to be quite moving, and in a world where we’re othering and deporting and killing our own, what hope is there for diplomacy with others? I also genuinely didn’t know what was going to happen—you’re rooting for the good guys, sure, but the other side has muscle and money, and a legacy of keeping things quiet. Margaret is hungry to become a “real” news anchor, not just the weather gal, but when a cardinal flies into her and her boyfriend’s (Wyatt Russell) Kansas City apartment, her world changes. She just doesn’t know it yet. A long-lost connection suddenly comes into focus, and while she doesn’t know why she’s suddenly on the search she’s on, her compulsion can’t keep her from it. Exploring the battle of power vs. free will, hope vs. hate, and fright vs. curiosity, this film hit a sweet spot. Boy, does our country need this message right now. Glen As the story opens, the world is on the brink of World War III. The film asks an important question: If humanity knew it was not alone in the universe, would we treat
(Thaddea Graham), her quirky, cosplaying friend who’s obsessed with Jinx, not knowing that Margo is his offspring. Money’s tight and Margo’s desperate, young, and hot, so OnlyFans here she comes. She goes by Hungry Ghost— and she’s there to make content that’s going to get the most money—which sometimes means pulling out her writing skills to cleverly insult guy’s dicks, apparently a niche kink that rakes in some bucks.
Jinx proves to be a great grandpa and caretaker, while Shyanne struggles to connect with the baby. Funny, touching, and real—this series had enough gusto to get renewed for a season two, so tune in. (Eight 35- to 44-min. episodes).
—Anna
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each other differently? Would we realize the futility and irrationality of war? Daniel’s girlfriend, Jane (Eve Hewson), worries what disclosure day would do to people of faith. Would they stop believing in God? Spielberg doesn’t seem interested in breaking new ground in ufology—Roswell, the Greys, alien abduction, military UFO footage—these are familiar tropes. His questions and interests seem more philosophical.
Anna Even his aliens are the classic bigeyed, grey creatures—so familiar that there’s nothing frightening about them—yet Noah is absolutely sure the world cannot know. He puts his life at risk to try and ensure that. The alien tech that lets him inhabit others’ minds is life draining, but no one can stop him from using it. I hope audiences find the film’s message hopeful and a reminder that choosing good outweighs living in the bad. Margaret’s final word in the film is a reminder to us all: “Listen.” ∆
Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
THE WRECKING CREW!
What’s it rated? PG When? Monday, June 22
Where’s it showing? The Bay Theatre of Morro Bay
Denny Tedesco (Immediate Family ) directs this incredible 2008 music documentary about a group of seasoned Los Angeles session musicians called The Wrecking Crew who worked with a who’s who of the music world and appeared on a stack of famous recordings such as “California Dreamin’,” “These Boots Were Made for Walkin’,” “Be My Baby,” “The Beat Goes On,” and “Good Vibrations.”
They were largely left off liner notes though they often provided the music and instrumentation attributed to the bands themselves. The Beach Boys, the Mamas and the Papas, Jan and Dean, Nat “King” Cole, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, The Byrds, and The Monkees were a few of the performers that benefited from their talents.
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Infinite Music™—a Morro Bay nonprofit focused on after school music programs for underserved kids—will benefit from the screening, which will be attended by the director as well as pianist Don Randi, an essential Wrecking Crew member. Tedesco will engage in a Q&A after the screening. Learn more at infinitemusic.org/events.
Told with archival materials as well as contemporary interviews, it’s a long overdue tribute to the amazing musicians behind some of rock and pop music’s most iconic recordings The doors open at 5:15 p.m., with the event from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. General admission tickets are $25 ($40 with afterparty, $65 VIP with meet and greet) at my805tix.com or the Bay Theatre box office. (101 min.) ∆ —Glen
THEY’RE HERE! Emily Blunt stars as a television meteorologist with a psychic connection to alien life, in Disclosure Day, screening in local theaters.
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Richard Earl Johnson
Richard Earl Johnson was 80 years old when he passed away on June 10, 2026 at his home in San Luis Obispo.
There are people whose lives make no great noise in the world, yet leave it gentler than they found it. He was one of those people.
He was a kind and thoughtful man, the sort who listened more than he spoke, who chose humility over attention, and who believed that words mattered—not because they impressed anyone, but because they could teach, comfort, and connect us to one another.
He loved books and writing all his life. Reading was both refuge and adventure, and teaching others to read and write was one of his quiet callings. He understood that literacy opens doors not only to knowledge, but to dignity and possibility. Many former students carry his lessons with them still.
He served his country in the Army, and that service remained part of him throughout his life. He read military history with the curiosity of a lifelong student, always eager to understand the people and events that shaped the world. But his greatest history was the one he built at home.
He loved his wife deeply, and together they created a family rooted in steadiness, kindness, and love. He delighted in the ordinary blessings that become extraordinary over time: conversations around the table, jars of homemade jam lined up on the counter, pies cooling in the kitchen, and afternoons spent sitting in the sun on the porch with a dog in his lap and a Giants game on the radio.
For more than fifty years, he faithfully attended the classic car and motorcycle races at Laguna Seca, finding delight in the sound of engines, the beauty of machines, and traditions kept alive over decades. He loved travel too, especially journeys that combined adventure with service through Sierra Club trips, believing that caring for the world and experiencing it were deeply connected.
He was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word—not because of status or title, but because he treated people with respect, generosity, and grace. He never sought recognition. He simply lived well. And perhaps that is enough to say about a life.
He loved deeply, learned continually, gave quietly, and left behind people who are better because they knew him.
The sun still falls on the porch where he sat. The jars of jam are opened. The books remain on their shelves. The stories continue.
He was proud of his family— not in a boastful way, but with the quiet joy of a man who knew what mattered. His grandsons brought him great happiness, and he warmly welcomed the women they chose to share their lives with. Family, to him, was always something to nurture and celebrate.
Love, after all, is what stays. Richard is survived by his wife Prisila, daughter Jennifer (Dan) Hart and grandsons Jake (Emma) Hart and Tyler (Cristin) Hart.
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BY GLEN STARKEY
Happy birthday, ’Merica!
OperaSLO celebrates veterans with a pops concert
In case you weren’t invited to the UFC cage match on the White House lawn, there’s another way to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
OperaSLO presents America Turns 250: Patriotic Pops and Veterans Tribute at the Clark Center on Sunday, June 28 (3 p.m.; all ages; $40 to $50 at clarkcenter.org with student and senior discounts available. You can also meet the maestro and soloists at an exclusive pre-concert reception where refreshments and charcuterie will be served for those who buy the $35 add-on ticket during checkout).
For this concert, the 617-seat venue will be filled with a large-scale orchestral event that celebrates American music, culture, military service, and our nation’s anniversary through a mix of Broadway favorites, Hollywood classics, Americana, patriotic music, and a special tribute to veterans and active-duty service members. Don’t worry. This is a politics-free celebration.
“I’m not one to try and teach a lesson or to say, ‘You better be in the concert hall because you need to experience this.’ It’s more like, ‘I love programming dessert music,’” Alhadeff explained. “I feel like a modern-day Lawrence Welk. I’m an entertainer. I’m here to bring good wholesome family experiences, and I really love the idea of bringing families together and creating forever memories.”
OperaSLO General and Artistic Director Brian Asher Alhadeff said the Clark Center is the perfect venue for this event, noting it’s the only local hall with inner symphonic wall framing: “That’s just a throwback to me growing up in Los Angeles, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and going to see the Los Angeles Philharmonic as a kid and dreaming about being a conductor.”
By way of explaining what audiences can expect, he asked, “Do you remember that old ride at Disneyland? I think it was called Hands Across America, where you’d sit in a chair, and there’d be a rotating thing on the stage, and you’d go all across America?”
He’s thinking of Soarin’ Across America, the flight simulator ride that offered an aerial tour of U.S. landmarks such as the Grand Canyon, New York Harbor, the Great Plains, Mount Rushmore, and Hawaii while stirring patriotic symphonic music played.
“It was one of those sitdown-in-an-air-conditionedroom-and-do-nothing rides after you’ve been waiting in line for hours on roller coasters,” Alhadeff laughed. “It was a great sort of 5-minute tour of America. And so, in many ways, that’s what the program that I’m trying to do here by giving a 90-minute aural trip through the United States.”
During part of the concert, his orchestra will run through the theme songs from the various branches of the military, including the new Space Force theme, and when veterans or
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BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE
A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. (805) 235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos.
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White Caps perform a blockbuster patriotic montage celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Enjoy big sound, big spirit, and a big celebration. June 27 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (805) 459-9543. morrobaywhitecaps.com. Embarcadero
Morro Bay, The corner of Embarcadero and Front Street, Morro Bay.
OPEN MIC NIGHT Each Wednesday, enjoy this Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. (805) 995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.
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DARK STAR HAPPY HOUR, OPEN MIC AND KARAOKE NIGHT Chill out at Dark Star’s happy hour, and enjoy burgers, karaoke, and open mic nigh. Wine by the glass will be available for $8. Fridays, 4-8 p.m. Free. (805) 237-2389. darkstarcellars. com/. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles.
active-duty servicepeople in attendance hear their branch’s song, they’ll be encouraged to stand and be applauded for their service. That sounds like a wonderful tribute.
You can also expect a rarely performed Stravinsky arrangement of “The StarSpangled Banner”; favorites by Leonard Bernstein, Henry Mancini, Walter Murphy, Leroy Anderson, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and George Gershwin; the “Official West Point March”; Victor Herbert’s “March of the 22nd Regiment”; the sweeping overture from The High and the Mighty by Dimitri Tiomkin; and John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
Alhadeff said audiences will even hear a little disco—a very American genre.
Two of the guest artists are baritone Ralph Cato and soprano Thalia Moore.
“Another sound of America is George Gershwin,” Alhadeff said. “I mean, when we think about Gershwin, I don’t think anybody can experience him anywhere on planet Earth without thinking of America. So, we’ll do the Central Coast premiere of ‘Bess, You Is My Woman Now’ from Porgy and Bess. Both Ralph and Talia are African American singers. Ralph is a fantastic baritone that I’ve worked with since, my goodness, about
EASTON EVERETT Guitar-woven neo folk pop, noteworthy singing and writing, easy to listen to and also surprises. June 19 7-9 p.m. Sun Outdoors Central Coast Wine Country, 2500 Airport Rd, Paso Robles, (805) 238-4560. Enjoy guitar-woven neofolk pop, noteworthy singing and writing, easy to listen to yet surprising. June 20, 1-3 p.m. Jada Vineyard and Winery, 5620 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles, (805) 2264200, jadavineyard.com.
FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.
FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES Join us weekly for the Friday Night Music Series, complete with rotating food trucks! Wine and food will be available for purchase. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. through Aug. 28 Free. (805) 238-6300. derbywineestates. com/events/. Derby Wine Estates, 525 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles.
KARAOKE NIGHT Food and drink available for purchase. Last Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.
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SISTERS RANCH Sip and relax with friends as the music of the Andrew Sedley Quartet sets the tone for a perfect summer afternoon. Food will be available for purchase from Savina’s Tamales Food Truck. June 20, 12-3 p.m. (805) 467-2046.
2005, so about 20 years. And Thalia is brand new. She’s a young gal just making her way through the music world in Los Angeles, and just a wonderful soprano.”
OperaSLO principal cellist Megan Chartier will give the Central Coast premiere of Victor Herbert’s Cello Concert No. 2.
“Herbert’s most famous for Babes in Toyland, but he also wrote a beautiful cello concerto that’s rarely performed,” Alhadeff explained. “So, we’re going to uplift Chartier. She’s also the director of the cello program at Cal Poly and just a fine cellist.”
There’s so much more—expect a full 90 minutes of patriotic American music—but Alhadeff recognizes we’re living in politically divided times, and that for many, embracing patriotism can feel challenging in our current climate. Still, he hopes his concert unites.
“I think the best thing we can do is try to celebrate the good, the positive, uplift ourselves. We are Americans, for better or for worse. I feel like if there’s a reason for me to be here, it’s to entertain people and make them happy. I’m most fulfilled when I’m bringing together a community for celebration and joy.”
foursistersranch.com/event-calendar. Four Sisters Ranch Vineyard and Winery, 2995 Pleasant Rd., San Miguel.
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June 25 3:30-5:30 p.m. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles.
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LIVE OAK 2026 The Live Oak Music Festival is returning to El Chorro Regional Park! Enjoy a weekend of music, art, camping, activities, and community. There will be three stages, featuring bluegrass, soul, Americana, world music, and more. June 19 -21 $58.37-$224.35. liveoakfest.org/. El Chorro Regional Park, California 1, San Luis Obispo.
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A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir.com/. Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. THE SODA CRACKERS WITH ARCHER MOZÉ LIVE AT CLUB CAR BAR Hear The Soda Crackers, the country and western band based out of Bakersfield, California, live at Club Car Bar. June 19, 7 p.m. $10.41. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.
PATRIOTIC SOUNDS Maestro Brian Alhadeff will lead the OperaSLO orchestra and several singers and guest artists in America Turns 250: Patriotic Pops and Veterans Tribute at the Clark Center on June 28 .
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AMERICAN MUSIC Soprano Thalia Moore will perform the duet “Bess, You Is My Woman Now” from George Gerswin’s 1935 opera Porgy and Bess as part of America Turns 250: Patriotic Pops and Veterans Tribute at the Clark Center on June 28
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Rap, mariachi,
and rock
Good Vibez at the Fremont Theater has a quartet of concerts from very different genres this week. Baltimore rapper Shordie Shordie plays on Friday, June 19 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $33.96 general or $154.73 VIP meet and greet at prekindle.com). He got his start in 2015 with the trio Peso Da Mafia alongside his brother Lor Dee and cousin PDM Purp, scoring a 2017 regional hit “Money Man.” When he went solo, he scored a big hit with “Bitchuary.” Poiison opens Mariachi Sol de Mexico de José Hernandez brings south of the border sounds to SLO on Saturday, June 20 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $32.93 to $63.32 at prekindle.com). If you’re a fan of lively mariachi music, Hernandez is a master—a Grammy Award-winning world-renowned musician, composer, and music educator.
Austin-based Western swing act Asleep at the Wheel (AATW) plays on Wednesday, June 24 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $50.96 to $87 at prekindle.com).
“Austin was and has been everything I could have ever wished for and more,” band leader and sole remaining founding member Ray Benson said in press materials. “It’s been 55 years for AATW as a band, and 50 of them have been spent in Texas. We are known worldwide for being a Texas band and playing Texas and Western swing music. It brings us great pride to carry this torch and responsibility. We don’t take it lightly!”
Finally, virtuoso guitarist and multiinstrumentalist Buckethead plays on Thursday, June 25 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $46.32 at prekindle.com).
It’s impossible to attach a single genre to his sound because he’s very eclectic, and to say he’s prolific would be a gross understatement. He’s got 31 studio albums, but he also has released hundreds of mini albums in his Pike series that’s numbered sequentially like a comic book series.
Hair metal, covers, horror pop, and psychedelica
The Siren’s got something for everyone this week, starting with The Dirt—a celebration of sexy Hollywood Sunset Strip glam rock on Friday, June 19 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18.48 at tixr.com). This hair metal ’80s tribute hails from the source: the Sunset Strip.
According to their bio, “The Dirt is a group of sleazy dirt bags dressed in leather, makeup, and long hair. The energy from the show is contagious and every No. 1 hit from
the biggest ’80s hair metal bands is played to perfection. You get all the biggest songs in one night without having to hire multiple bands.”
Hear hits by Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Guns N’ Roses, Poison, Ratt, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, and Quiet Riot.
Faultline Band plays a matinee show on Saturday, June 20 (2 to 5 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). Expect a dance party with rockin’ country, rock, and blues covers from the ’60s to today.
Later that same day, Russian act Messer Chups brings its surf rock and beyond sounds to Morro Bay (8 p.m.; 21-andolder; $23.77 at tixr.com).
According to their bio, they appeal to “fans of rockabilly, horror punk, vintage surf records, Italian slasher films, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, Pulp Fiction, lounge music, the theremin, The Cramps, and the theme song from The Munsters.”
They mix Russian melodies, lounge loops, and scratchy historical recordings into their sound, and they perform before “a videocollage backdrop of mid-century trashy cult and horror movie clips featuring Russ Meyer and Ed Wood, and superstars like Vampira and Bela Lugosi in a zombie mash-up.”
Finally, psychedelic trio Crystal Moon Wizard plays on Thursday, June 25 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; free), creating soundscapes inspired by Pink Floyd and King Gizzard.
SAT IT TWICE Good Vibez presents Baltimore rapper Shordie Shordie at the Fremont Theater on June 19 .
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TEXANS Good Vibez brings Austin-based Western swing act Asleep at the Wheel to the Fremont Theater on June 24
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Reggae and Pride
SLO Brew Live at Rod & Hammer Rock presents reggae legends Israel
Vibrations & Roots
Radics on Wednesday, June 24 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $44.20 at ticketweb.com). One of Jamaica’s most enduring reggae vocal groups, Israel Vibration emerged from Kingston in the 1970s with “a sound rooted in harmony, spirituality, and resilience,” their bio explained.
The three founding members were each affected by polio as children and met at the Mona Rehabilitation Clinic in Kingston. The group remains deeply committed to their Rastafarian faith. They continue to tour globally with backing band Roots Radics. Rastan opens.
and help us kick off summer with a night full of love, acceptance, and good vibes.”
Music near the Mission
Pride at the Rock with DJs Hungry Boi, Sam Stearns, and Dylan Riley happens on Thursday, June 25 (doors at 8 p.m.; 21-andolder; $20.79 at ticketweb.com).
“Join us for a Pride celebration built around what matters most, community, connection, and a great night of music,” the club announced. “Enjoy an evening full of feelgood house music, disco, pop edits, and plenty of reasons to stay on the dance floor. Whether you’re celebrating with old friends, making new ones, or just looking for a fun night out, this is a chance to come together and celebrate the incredible diversity that makes our community special. Come as you are, bring your people,
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AMERICA TURNS 250! PATRIOTIC
POPS AND VETERAN’S TRIBUTE Opera San Luis Obispo Presents: America Turns 250!, a Patriotic Pops and Veteran’s Tribute June 28 , 3-4:45 p.m. $40-$50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.
BSR PRESENTS: SAN LYON AND TRUE STORIES Parisian Gypsy Swing meets Central Coast Jazz Heritage. June 28 , 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Pismo Beach Veteran’s Memorial Building, 780 Bello Street, San Luis Obispo.
FATHER’S DAY DANCE Join the Annual Father’s Day dance with a disco theme, featuring a live DJ, dinner and dessert, crafts, photo ops, and more! June 20 6-8:30 p.m. $50. (805) 473-5472. arroyogrande.org/ rec. Historical Society Heritage Garden, 126 S. Mason St., Arroyo Grande.
KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY A weekly event with barbecue offerings and more. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, (805) 925-3500.
LIVE ON THE ROCKS FEATURING THE SHAWN CLARK FAMILY BAND Live on the Rocks is a beloved free oceanfront concert at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa. Dance to a fabulous live band! June 21 , 1-5 p.m. Free. (805) 773-5000. cliffshotelandspa. com. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach.
THE LOUNGE AT BESO An upscale afterhours nightclub experience. With limited capacity and a dress code. For ages 21 and over. Fridays, 10 p.m. my805tix.com. Beso Cocina, 1050 Willow Road, Nipomo.
It’s that time of the year again when every Friday afternoon turns into a community party. I speak, of course, about the annual Concerts in the Plaza series that kicks off on Friday, June 19, with reggae superstar Ras Danny opening at 5 p.m., followed by the R&B, soul, and funk of The Groove Collective. The free concert in front of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is open to the public and family friendly. Refreshments are available for purchase. Bring your reusable cup. ∆
Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
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CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES Enjoy Concerts in the Park 2026, with live music, summer nights, and community fun. June 20 6-8 p.m. and June 27 6-8 p.m. Free. (805) 925-0951. anc.apm. activecommunities.com/santamaria/ activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_ select_param=2&activity_category_ ids=35&viewMode=list. Pioneer Park, 1150 W. Foster Rd., Orcutt.
HAPPY HOUR MUSIC SERIES Enjoy live music at the winery most Friday evenings. Check site for concert schedule. Fridays presquilewine.com. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, (805) 937-8110.
LADIES NIGHT OUT Music by DJ Van Gloryious and DJ Panda. Features delicious daiquiri specials. Thursdays, 8 p.m.-midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866.
LIVE JAZZ SATURDAYS Hear live Jazz, featuring swing jazz guitarist Edwin Hite. June 20, 2-4 p.m. Free. (805) 925-0860. instagram.com/Crumblescafeandbakeshop. Crumbles Cafe & Bake Shop, 1635 S. Broadway, Santa Maria.
LIVE MUSIC AT STELLER’S CELLAR Various local musicians rotate each Friday. Fridays, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Steller’s Cellar, 400 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt, (805) 623-5129, stellerscellar.com.
MUSIC AT ROSCOE’S KITCHEN Live DJ and karaoke every Friday and Saturday night. Featured acts include Soul Fyah Band, DJ Nasty, DJ Jovas, and more. Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866.
MUSIC LESSONS AT COELHO ACADEMY
Learn to play piano, drums, guitar, base, ukulele, or violin, or take vocal lessons. ongoing (805) 925-0464. coelhomusic.com/ Lessons/lessons.html. Coelho Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria. OLD TIME GOSPEL SING-ALONG All are welcome. Call for more details. Last Saturday of every month, 5-6 p.m. (805) 478-6198. Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria.
SUNDAY NIGHT FUN End the weekend with some good vibes. Music by DJ Van Gloryious. Sundays, 8 p.m.-midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866.
LOMPOC/VANDENBERG
KARAOKE AT COLD COAST BREWING CO. Pick out a song, bring your friends, and get ready to perform. Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. COLD Coast Brewing Company, 118 W Ocean Ave., Lompoc, (805) 8190723, coldcoastbrewing.com.
YOUTH OPEN MIC NIGHT A fun, welcoming environment for first time performers and an opportunity for kids and teens to showcase their talent. Prizes awarded every month for Outstanding Performer. Last Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. certainsparks.com/. Certain Sparks Music, 107 S. H St., Lompoc.
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS Sundays, 2-6 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, (805) 686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com.
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, (805) 686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com. ∆
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Flavor
BY MADISON WHITE
Gold marks
West Coast schools shined at Allan Hancock College’s annual wine festival
Frank Perez’s favorite memory from his first year studying winemaking was when he and his classmates bottled their 2025 vintage. The April day was a master class. It illustrated how big of a team it takes to make a bottle of wine.
“It started the day before. We were sterilizing or filtering a lot of the whites, getting them ready,” Perez said. “The truck rolls in, everybody has a doughnut, and it’s time to get to work.”
Much of the day required coordination with truck operators, communicating about the moving parts. When all was said and done, Perez and his Allan Hancock College classmates produced around 300 cases, a relatively small batch because of last year’s quantity of grapes.
Some of those bottles ended up at Hancock’s booth on June 13 during its annual college wine festival. The celebration honored the hard work of Hancock’s Viticulture and Enology students and other schools with winemaking programs. This year there were a dozen students enrolled in the winemaking operations class.
The Santa Maria campus hosted winemakers from about seven West Coast colleges and universities, representatives from nearby wineries, and local food vendors for more than 300 guests.
Before the afternoon festival, a panel of around 15 local winemakers and critics judged submissions from nine colleges. After the double-blind tasting, Hancock’s 2025 grenache blanc received a silver. Judges compiled their notes, and Hancock sent them back to the colleges for future reference.
Separate from the competition, students also had the opportunity to hand out tastings during the festival. Among the crowd was Fresno State, Washington State University, and Santa Rosa Junior College.
Student-powered
Visit the tasting room at Allan Hancock College (Room 211 in Building O) on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 2 to 5 p.m. Purchase wine online and find any changes in the winery’s hours at hancockcollege.edu/ winery/about.php. Follow on Instagram @ahcwinery. Learn more about Cal Poly wines at calpolywine.com.
Cal Poly was expected to enter the contest but didn’t submit its wines in time amid graduation weekend. The school still handed out tastings to festivalgoers.
While strolling along the tasting route, guests also enjoyed offerings from The Century Room at the Santa Maria Inn, Maya Mexican Restaurant, Testa Catering, Glorificate Coffee Delight, and desserts from Trader Joe’s. Tasters also got to sample from local vintners like CrossHatch Winery, Rockets Red Wines, and Flying Goat Cellars. For students like Perez, the festival was a way to learn about production from other regions of the West Coast.
“Being from California, and kind of being spoiled by California wines, I’m really curious about Yavapai College out of Arizona,” Perez said before the festival. “Some of the varietals that they submitted I’d never heard of. … I’m really intrigued as to what types of wines are produced down in the desert, and I think it’ll be exciting.”
He recently finished his first year in the viticulture program after retiring from a 28year career in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
However, it’s not his first time on Hancock’s campus. Perez graduated with a liberal arts degree about three decades ago.
“This is kind of a second go around for me, and I really, really enjoy the challenge and everything that I’ve absorbed and learned so far,” Perez said.
The main thing he’s appreciated about the winemaking program is that it’s hands-on from the beginning. Perez remembered being involved with crushing and fermenting in his early days, which some colleges don’t permit until year two or three.
TASTE FROM EVERYWHERE On June 13,
Next semester, he’ll be learning about wine business, chemistry, and small acreage grape growing. Perez said he hopes to join the industry in the future and make wonderful wines.
For now, he’s content learning from Grace Wearda, the head of winery operations at Hancock.
“[Wearda] is a great teacher, and she makes sure that we’re a part of every aspect of the process,” Perez said.
Starting her second year directing the program, Wearda is excited about any exposure that showcases their efforts. She said some people in the community don’t realize Hancock has a winery on campus or that they can come in for a tasting.
“When they come and experience it, they’re pleasantly surprised,” Wearda said. It’s her second time helping to organize the wine festival. This year the event grew with
more food vendors and local wineries. Her mission is to give the community a reason to come out and support the program while experiencing the area’s wine boom. Plus, she’s out to change people’s minds about student-made wine.
“It’s always fun to have the guests there and see how excited they are,” Wearda said. “They’re always pleasantly surprised to try college wine that isn’t bad. … It’s made by students, but it’s actually really well done.” Hancock’s festival is the only one of its kind in the area that Wearda knows of.
“We’re giving students hands-on, industryready experience,” Wearda said, “and just hoping to keep the program alive.” ∆
Reach Staff Writer Madison White from New Times’ sister paper at mwhite@ santamariasun.com.
PASSION FOR THE PASTIME Grace Wearda (left) is the head of winery operations at Allan Hancock College. Originally from San Luis Obispo, she’s worked in the wine industry throughout the Central Coast and Napa.
NOT ON AN EMPTY STOMACH Local food vendors, like The Century Room at the Santa Maria Inn, participated in the wine festival by handing out food samples.
THE AHC WINERY Students at Allan Hancock College learn about wine production through the school’s Viticulture and Enology Department. They get to show off their final products at the annual festival on campus.
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the community gathered at the Allan Hancock College campus in Santa Maria for its annual wine festival. Schools from the West Coast had the opportunity to submit student-made wines to the event’s contest, too.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1167 (N/A)
New Filing
The following person is doing business as ASTRALITH, 1674 Granache Way, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. David Tyra (1674 Granache Way, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual / David Tyra. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-28-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05-28-2031. June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026
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The following person is doing business as GOLDEN WAVE PSYCHIATRY, 956 Walnut St., Ste 200E, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Kilthau M.D. Medical Corporation (302 Washington Street, #150-5243, San Diego, CA 92103). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Matthew Kilthau M.D. Medical Corporation, Matthew Kilthau, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-27-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 04-27-2031. June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-0922 (07/04/2014)
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The following person is doing business as ILLUMINATE SPA & BOUTIQUE, 257 South Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Illuminate Spa & Boutique, LLC (2907 Santa Barbara Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Illuminate Spa & Boutique, LLC, Naomi Camille Wilkinson, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 04-29-2031. June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-0954 (09/02/2025)
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The following person is doing business as DENIM UP STUDIO, 3250 Tide Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. A Silver Line Co., LLC (785 Quintana Road #603, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / A Silver Line Co., LLC, Stephanie Munoz, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-04-2026. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 05-04-2031. May 28, June 4, 11, & 18, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-0976
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The following person is doing business as THE SCULPTED GARDEN, 20 O’Connor Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Crystal Lea Hutchinson (20 O’Connor Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Crystal Lea Hutchinson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-05-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0505-2031. May 28, June 4, 11, & 18, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-0986 (01/11/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as OSOS FIRE DEFENSE, RAINSTONE ROOF & GUTTER, 1975 Vista St., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Archer & Wolf Alliance LLC (PO Box 64, Oceano, CA 93475). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Archer & Wolf Alliance LLC, Bree-Ann Ranlett, CFO. This statement was filed with the
with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-12-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05-12-2031. May 28, June 4, 11, & 18, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1019 (N/A) New Filing
The following person is doing business as COAST & VINE EVENTS, 220 Short St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San
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Notice is given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21701-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. “SuperStorage”, 2050 22nd St. Oceano, CA 93445 will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after December 12thth, 2024, on or after 9:15 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures. com.
Felicia Wyrick (10X10)
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Purchases must be paid for at time of sale in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser reserves the right to bid.
Dated June 10th , 2026
Auction by StorageTreasures.com
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Notice is given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. “SuperStorage”, (formerly known as (Local-Lockit) at 884 Farroll Rd. Grover Beach, CA 93433 will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after July 7th, 2026 on or after 10:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com.
Mary Ehensstanvage (20x8)
Rodney Sullender (10X8)
Purchases must be paid for at the time of sale in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. The sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser reserves the right to bid.
Dated June 9th, 2026
To view items and units up for auction, go to StorageTreasures.com Auction by StorageTreasures.com
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Mini Storage located at 3600 S Higuera St San Luis Obispo CA 93401 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 7/6/26 at 10:00 AM. Retina A Haynes; Eric L Farrior. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.
June 18 & 25, 2026
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTI -
TIOUS BUSINESS NAME
NEW FILE NO. 2026-1204
OLD FILE NO. 2025-0530
ILLUMYR, 8843 Arcade Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 03/05/2025. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Adaptive Innovations Inc. (8843 Arcade Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business was conducted by A Corporation /s/ Adaptive Innovations Inc., Graysen Rowland, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06/03/2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0198
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Nancy Rozario filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Nancy Nagano Rozario to PROPOSED NAME: Nancy Jean Nagano THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:
Date: July 16, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: May 21, 2026 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court May 28, June 4, 11, & 18, 2026 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0256
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Mackenzie Ann Kitson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Mackenzie Ann Kitson to PROPOSED NAME: Mackenzie Ann Kashima
THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 6, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St., Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: June 4, 2026 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, & July 2, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0330
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Eryka Coleen Santoyo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Eryka Coleen Santoyo to PROPOSED NAME: Eryka Coleen Breamer
THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: July 22, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 4, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times
Date: June 2, 2026
/s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, & July 2, 2026
APN: 002-424-003
File # LTTSG2600407
T.S. No.: 26-14440-100 Notice of Unified Trustee’s
Sale
NEW LISTING: 3886 Crestmont, Santa Maria, Beautifully updated home has so much to offer including newer stucco and interior the front door to the inviting living room with a stone fireplace and large windows, allowing in all the natural light, immediately you feel warmth and coziness. Features mostly hard surface flooring including real hardwood and tile. There are 3 bedrooms and a hall bathroom that is tastefully updated with tile shower/tub and an amazing vanity. The main bedroom has a stunning bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower and double sink vanity. The kitchen has granite counter tops, and stainless steel cook top and sink. As if that wasn’t enough–the family room allows for emphasis on entertaining guests, offering a wet bar, wood burning stove, and a bathroom with a shower. Exiting through slider to the sizable backyard, you will be impressed– from the concrete patio to the fruit trees and raised garden beds, the opportunities are endless. Also walking distance to schools! (388CR) $687,990
You are in default under a deed of trust dated 6/14/2017. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Original Trustor(s): 717 Higuera Holdings LLC, a California Limited Liability Company Duly Appointed Trustee: WT Capital Lender Services, a California Corporation Recorded 6/20/2017 as Document No. 2017026953, of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California Date of Sale : 6/30/2026, at 11 am In The Breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, California Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,096,414.54 Estimated Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 717 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Legal Description: The land referred to herein below is situated in the City Of San Luis Obispo, County Of San Luis Obispo, State Of California and is described as follows: that portion of block 86 of The City Of San Luis Obispo, In The City Of San Luis Obispo, State Of California, according to map recorded may 1, 1876 in book a, page 145 of maps, in the office of the county recorder of said county, described as follows: beginning at a point on the southeasterly line of Higuera Street as widened, said point being northeasterly 68.35 feet from the southeasterly corner of broad and Higuera Street; thence southwesterly along the southeasterly line of Higuera Street, 20 feet; thence at right angles southeasterly 89.3 feet to the northwesterly line of a alley way, as said alley way existed may 22, 1886; thence at right angles northeasterly along the northwesterly line of said alley way, 20 feet; thence at right angles northwesterly 89.3 feet to the point of beginning. except that portion, if any, lying within the boundaries of the deed to the City of San Luis Obispo, recorded October 24, 1958 in book 964, pages 138 and 144 of official records. A.P.N.: 002-424-003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Beneficiary hereby elects to conduct a unified foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of California Commercial Code section 9604, et seq., and to include in the non-judicial foreclosure of the real property interest described in the Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Deed of Trust, all of the personal property and fixtures, together with replacements and proceeds, if applicable, described in the Commercial Security Agreement, dated 6/14/2017, and in a UCC-1 Financing Statement filed with the Secretary of State, State of California, on 6/30/2017, as Filing No. 17-7593839981, and recorded in the Office of the San Luis Obispo County Recorder on 6/28/2017 as Instrument No. 2017028507 between the original trustor and the original beneficiary, as it may have been amended from time to time, and pursuant to any other instruments between the trustor and beneficiary referencing a security interest in personal property. Beneficiary reserves its right to revoke its election as to
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tesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been post poned, and, if applicable, the re scheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 559-228-8393 or visit this internet website www.wtcap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 26-14440-100. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (559) 228-8393, or visit this internet website www.wtcap. com, using the file number assigned to this case 26-14440-100 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase . Dated: May 28,2026 WT Capital Lender Services, a California Corporation 7522 North Colonial Avenue, Suite 111 Fresno, California 93711 (559)228-8393 by Nate Kucera, Chief Executive Officer, (IFS 44561 06/04/26, 06/11/26, 06/18/26)
LISTING: 3886 Crestmont, Santa Maria, Beautifully updated home has so much to offer including the front door to the inviting living room with a stone the natural light, immediately you feel warmth and coziness. including real hardwood and tile. There are 3 bedrooms with tile shower/tub and an amazing vanity. The main spacious walk-in shower and double sink vanity. The steel cook top and sink. As if that wasn’t enough–the guests, offering a wet bar, wood burning stove, and a to the sizable backyard, you will be impressed– from garden beds, the opportunities are endless. Also walking Listing Agent - Regina Cosma, Lic. 01703042, 805-310-8180
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The Sun, Santa Maria’s premier community newspaper is expanding its sales department. The Sun is owned by the New Times Media Group which includes its sister paper New Times in SLO. The Sun is a proud, active member of the Santa Maria community contributing comprehensive local news, and entertainment coverage for northern Santa Barbara County. We are seeking energetic and self-motivated individuals looking for a career in advertising sales. As part of The Sun team, you can build a career in an exciting industry, enjoy a small office atmosphere, a wonderful work environment and be a part of a company that makes a difference in our community. These are full time positions. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable automobile. Sales experience preferred. Competitive compensation base on your sales experience and health benefits included. Please send cover letter and resume to crucker@newtimesslo.com
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some or all of said personal property and/or fixtures, or to add additional personal property and/or fixtures to the election herein expressed, at Beneficiary’s sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the Trustee’s Sale to be conducted pursuant to the Deed of Trust and this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. A description of the personal property, which was given as security for trustor’s obligation is: All Inventory; Accounts, contract rights, documents, documents of title, payment intangibles, investment property, chattel paper, instruments and deposit accounts; Equipment and General Intangibles and Fixtures; all accessions, additions, replacements, and substitutions relating to any of the foregoing; all records of any kind relating to any of the foregoing. In addition, the word “Collateral” also includes all the following, wherever located: All accessions, attachments, accessories, tools, parts, supplies, replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein.. All products and produce of any of the property described in this Collateral section. All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease, consignment or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section. All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section, and sums due from a third party who has damaged or destroyed the Collateral or from that party’s insurer, whether due to judgment, settlement or other process. All records and data relating to any of the property described in this Collateral section, whether in the form of a writing, photograph, microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to all computer software required to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or data on electronic media. No warranty is made that any or all of the personal property still exists or is available for the successful bidder and no warranty is made as to the condition of any of the personal property, which shall be sold “as is, where is”. You have the right to request an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness secured by the property being sold. You may submit your request to the address listed below. The charge for this request is $30.00. You may be liable for any deficiency if the secured obligation is not paid in full. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust and Security Agreement heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a Written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. In the event that the Deed of Trust described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is secured by real property containing one to four single-family residences, the following notices are provided pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code section 2924f. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Bidders at the trustee auction must make cashier’s checks payable to WT Capital. Third party cashier’s checks will not be accepted. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a cour-
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Travis Miller Rawles filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Travis Miller Rawles to PROPOSED NAME: Travis Miller Keema THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: July 8, 2026, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: May 15, 2026
/s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court May 28, June 4, 11, & 18, 2026
Public Notice
Lien Sale Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Contents of Unit 101Daryn Dyar, and Unit 629 - Amber Thompson. Cash only, by sealed bid. Beach Area Storage, 464 Leoni Drive, Grover Beach.
June 18 & 25, 2026
Public Notice
Paso Robles Towing LIEN SALE: 11-NISS License: 6RCP116 / CA Vin: 3N1AB6AP2BL667593 to be sold at 10:00 am on 7/1/2026
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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES UNDER THE UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT (SECTION 22000 ET SEQ. OF THE PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE)
The Board of Directors of the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) adopted Ordinance No. 2026-1 establishing informal bidding procedures for public projects pursuant to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (Public Contract Code Section 22000 et seq.).
The ordinance authorizes the use of informal bidding procedures for qualifying public construction projects, directs the Executive Director to develop and maintain a contractors list in accordance with state law, establishes procedures for providing notice inviting informal bids, sets forth procedures for awarding contracts within statutory limits, includes a severability clause, and provides that the ordinance shall become effective 30 days after adoption.
On motion of Director Guthrie, seconded by Director Fardanesh, the ordinance was adopted by the IWMA Board of Directors on June 10, 2026, by the following roll call vote:
The full text of the ordinance is available for public review at iwma.com, or at the office of the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority, 555 Chorro Street, Suite D-2, San Luis Obispo, California, during regular business hours and may also be obtained by contacting the IWMA administrative office at 805-7828530.
This notice is published pursuant to Section 7 of Ordinance No. 2026-1 and Government Code Section 25124, as applicable.
Dated: June 18, 2026.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Coby Skye Executive Director
commercial condominium units and common areas, and four corresponding second story residential airspace parcels containing residential condominium units, and a Conditional Use Permit for site development that includes two commercial retail buildings and four mixed-use commercial/residential buildings containing 28,259 sq. ft. of commercial space, 40 second-floor two-bedroom condominiums and support areas (e.g. circulation, storage, electrical, etc.) totaling 96,019 sq. ft. of total floor area, along with associated grading and drainage improvements, on-site utilities and circulation, parking, and common area landscaping. The project includes on and off-site parking. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately 3.82 acres of the 4.6 acre site (which includes three off site parcels). The site is located within the Commercial Retail, and the Recreation-Resort land use categories and is located in the center of Monarch Dunes Village bounded by the following streets: Center Point Place, Trilogy Parkway, and Via Concha across from the Monarch Club at Trilogy. The site is located approximately 0.52 miles east of Highway 1 and 4.12 miles west of Highway 101. The project site is located within the Village of Monarch Dunes within the South County Sub Area of the South County Planning Area.
Also to be considered is the environmental determination. The Environmental Coordinator has determined that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and Addendum remain adequate for this project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. No substantial changes to the project or to the circumstances under which it is undertaken have occurred, and no new information of substantial importance has become available, that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Accordingly, no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required.
County File Number: N-SUB2025-00061
Supervisorial District: District 4
Assessor Parcel Number(s): 091-603-042 (+ 5 more)
Date Accepted: 6/8/2026
WHERE The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers,1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Eighmy, Secretary, Subdivision Review Board Jun 18, 2026
CITY OF PASO ROBLES NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Consolidated General Municipal Election will be held in the City of El Paso de Robles on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the following Officers.
For Mayor –Full term of four years
For Member of the City Council District No. 1
–Full term of four years
For Member of the City Council District No. 2
–Full term of four years
The nomination period for these offices begins on July 13, 2026 and closes on August 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
If nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the city are not filed by August 7, 2026 the voters shall have until the 83rd day before the election, August 12, 2026 to nominate candidates other than the person(s) who are the incumbents on the 88th day before the election, for that incumbent’s elective office. This extension is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.
If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by § 10229, Elections Code of the State of California.
The vote center locations and hours of operations, ballot drop box locations and hours of operations, vote-by-mail procedures and timing, the election officers, and all other persons and procedures for the General Municipal Election shall be the same as those utilized by the County of San Luis Obispo and in compliance with the Elections Code of the State of California. On election day, the polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM
Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Date Published: June 18, 2026
CITY OF MORRO BAY NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Morro Bay on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the following Officers:
MAYOR Full term of two (2) years
COUNCILMEMBER Full term of four (4) years
COUNCILMEMBER Full term of four (4) years
The Nomination Period for these offices begins on July 13, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. and closes on August 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. During the open Nomination Period an appointment to pull Nomination Papers may be scheduled by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (805) 772-6205 or via email at cityclerk@morrobayca. gov.
If nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the City are not filed by 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026, the Nomination Period for that office shall be extended until 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2026 for candidates other than the incumbent.
If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by §10229, Elections Code of the State of California.
The polls will be open on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
/s/ Dana Swanson, City Clerk
Dated: June 11, 2026
Publish on: June 18, 2026
CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA
NOTICE TO PROPOSERS
PROPOSALS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 for performing work as follows:
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE 320 MAIN STREET PARKING LOT PROJECT
The City of Pismo Beach is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm to provide design services for the 320 Main Street Parking Lot Project.
The project scope includes design services for demolition of the existing buildings at 320 and 330 Main Street, and design of a new parking lot. New parking lot design will include demolition of existing buildings and other structures located at 320 and 330 Main Street, minor earthwork and grading, asphalt-concrete pavement, concrete and ADA improvements, parking lot striping, payment kiosk, vegetated bioswale and drainage improvements, solar lighting, landscaping and irrigation system, and EV-ready parking spaces. The design will also include a geotechnical investigation and report to characterize subsurface conditions and to support the vegetated bioswale and drainage improvements basis of design. All improvements will be designed to comply with applicable City, County, and NPDES stormwater requirements. The parking lot design will be roughly based on the City Council-approved conceptual plan. Deliverables will consist of construction drawings, specifications, an engineer’s estimate, and bid documents, along with support during the bidding process.
All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.
Proposals must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids.
ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK
June 11 & 18, 2026
CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 16, 2026 for performing work as follows:
HUSTON STREET TEST WELL DRILLING AND CONSTRUCTION
A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday June 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Please meet promptly at the corner of Huston Street and Farroll Road in Grover Beach, CA.
Before submitting bids, Contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the Laws of the State of California. Accordingly, the successful Bidder shall possess a Class C-57 Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded.
All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/ Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this Bid on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.
Bids must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids.
ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK
June 18 & 25, 2026
signatures, only the first five will be printed. Arguments shall be typed in paragraph form and shall be submitted electronically along with the hard copy. Arguments must be accompanied by the following form statement (on a separate sheet) to be signed by each author or proponent of the argument:
“The undersigned (proponents) or (authors) of the (primary) or (rebuttal) argument (in favor of) or (against) ballot Measure G-26 at the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, hereby state that such argument is true and correct to the best of (his) (her) (their) knowledge and belief.”
NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that if more than one argument FOR or more than one argument AGAINST the Measure is submitted, the County Clerk-Recorder will select the argument FOR and the argument AGAINST, according to law. If an argument FOR and an argument AGAINST the Measure is filed, the County Clerk-Recorder will send a copy to the respective opposing authors in order that they may prepare and submit a rebuttal argument.
Rebuttal arguments, if applicable, shall be titled “Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of or Against Measure G-26”. Rebuttal arguments shall not exceed 250 words in length and shall be filed no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The Ten Day Public Examination Period for Primary Arguments is July 18-27, 2026. The Ten Day Public Examination Period for Rebuttal Arguments (if applicable) is July 29-August 7, 2026. Any challenge to the validity of the arguments must be filed within the 10-day public examination period.
Dated: June 18, 2026
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk-Recorder
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
HOUSING AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT PROPOSALS FOR SECTION 8 PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS
The Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO) will accept requests for Section 8 Project Based Vouchers (PBV) funding for low-income affordable housing projects specifically for Veterans that are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and include supportive housing services. HASLO estimates assistance for up to 45 units will be available. All types and unit sizes will be considered, but the annual income for the tenant(s) must be at or below 60% of area median income (AMI), as adjusted for family size. All Federal requirements apply to PBV assistance, including, but not limited to Fair Housing, Nondiscrimination, and equal opportunity.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) information, application, and selection process can be found on our website at www.haslo.org or by contacting the project manager. To qualify, the project(s) must meet the criteria within the RFP and be located within the City of San Luis Obispo. The proposals submission deadline is July 2, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT. Submission includes one electronic copy sent to Matt Leal – Project Manager mleal@haslo.org. If you have any questions, Matt can also be reached at (805) 391-1063. June 18, 2026
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City.
1. 1255 Mill St. DIR-0261-2026; Request for an exception for a 1,200 square foot ADU at the rear of a lot in the R-2-H zone where normally 1,000 square feet is allowed. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-2-H Zone; Darren Pollard, applicant. (Ethan Estrada) 2. Nipomo St. between Monterey St. and Higuera St. DIR0314-2026; Request to perform work at night for two (2) nights between June 29, 2026 to October 29, 2026 from the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to replace an underground enclosure with a crane. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); PF-H Zone; Heather Doyle, applicant. (Mallory Patino)
The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than June 29, 2026
The Director’s decision may be appealed, and must be filed with the appropriate appeal fee within 10 days of the Director’s action. For more information, contact the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, by phone (805) 781-7170 or email planning@ slocity.org. June 18, 2026
Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny
Homework: Beam unconditional acceptance at a part of yourself you often criticize. tinyurl.com/777vvv777
ARIES
(March 21-April 19): Aries mathematician Paul Erdős lived without a permanent address, traveling the world to collaborate with other mathematicians. He owned little, claiming “property is a nuisance.” His life was structured around doing mathematics and helping others do mathematics. He published more than 1,500 papers, more than any mathematician in history. Was his minimalism a form of deprivation? I prefer to think it was liberation from everything that didn’t serve his purpose. What would your life be like if you eliminated things that don’t serve your deepest purposes, Aries? In the coming weeks, you have permission to be ruthless about your priorities. What are you maintaining out of habit rather than conviction? What burdens masquerade as responsibilities?
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20): A friend told me about the creative writing class he took with renowned poet Brenda Hillman. “I recall being in class,” he says, “and having the thought, ‘Wow, this teacher works far harder at teaching than I do at learning.’” Dear Taurus, please don’t indulge in a similar laziness anytime soon. Your educational opportunities are currently richer than usual. To extract the full benefit, you must match the verve and vigor of your teachers. (PS: The teachers may or may not think of themselves as teachers. They could even be animals, rainstorms, or ancestors.)
others. You may need more strategic irregularity. Consider introducing productive unpredictability into relationships that have become too routine. Add inventive structure to efforts that have become shapeless. Don’t aim for either total order or complete randomness. What will generate maximum beauty?
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Have you ever been ambushed by unexpected bursts of gratification emerging from subtle miracles? Maybe a loved one finally grasps a truth you’ve been trying to convey for eons. Or you feel balanced in a situation that once made you feel lopsided. Or you grasp, with shivers of awe, that you got uncanny spiritual guidance at a key crossroads. I foresee at least three such blessings for you in the coming weeks. To ensure you recognize them, don’t get distracted in the pursuit of splashy bonanzas and gaudy prizes. Be nimbly alert for subtle breakthroughs.
SCORPIO
Mid-State Fair
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20): Eastern monarch butterflies migrate annually from the American Midwest to central Mexico. The individuals who start the journey from Nebraska or Wisconsin die long before they reach the oyamel fir trees of Mexico. So do their children and their grandchildren. Their greatgrandchildren finish the trip, though they have never been to the destination. Somehow they know where to go, navigating thousands of miles to trees they’ve never seen. Let’s apply this as a metaphor for you, Gemini. I suspect you are carrying navigational wisdom you didn’t realize you possessed. Inherited knowledge, encoded deep in your secret places, is ready to guide you. So pay attention to inexplicable certainties. Trust the directions that arrive without logical explanation.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22): A large earthquake doesn’t relieve stress evenly along a fault. Instead, it creates zones where stress is reduced and others where stress increases, making future ruptures more likely. So the stress is redistributed, but not uniformly. According to my reading of the omens, Cancerian, you recently experienced a metaphorical shake-up. I suggest you identify where stress has grown and where it has dissipated. Your next moves should account for this new distribution of pressure. Some areas of your life are now more vulnerable, while others have become more stable. Read the landscape accurately before proceeding.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22): Songbirds like zebra finches practice their melodies while asleep. Their vocal muscles move in ways that mirror daytime singing. These replay patterns help young birds learn their songs, and adults maintain and refine their tunes over time. I suspect that you are engaged in a similar type of learning, Leo. You are enhancing skills and uncovering insights while asleep and dreaming. Bonus! Even when awake, you’re absorbing clues on a subconscious level. Your deeper intelligence is gathering information you will need for your upcoming breakthroughs. Hooray for mysterious help!
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Architects who design concert halls know that perfect sound isn’t achieved through perfect smoothness. The best acoustics come from strategic irregularities, textured walls, and angled surfaces that distribute vibrations in pleasing ways. Too much uniformity creates dead zones and echoes; too much chaos creates muddle. Pleasing resonance arises from organized complexity. In my estimation, Virgo, your life is currently too smooth in some areas and too haphazard in
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Poet Emily Dickinson rarely left her family home but bequeathed us a marvelous body of lyrical work as she roamed through vast inner worlds. Sci-fi novelist Octavia Butler rose early to write before long shifts at low-paid jobs, imagining visionary futures during her limited hours to be creative. Lucille Clifton raised six children while shaping poems of distilled, luminous insight, showing us how to summon fierce originality from a life crowded with responsibilities. Moral of the story: Buoyant power can flourish even when circumstances are limited. This lesson may be relevant for you in the coming weeks. If conditions seem imperfect or incomplete, trust that your resilience and adaptability can compensate for external obstacles. I have faith in your ability to generate useful beauty.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Our tongues are primed to heal astonishingly fast thanks to dense blood vessels, saliva’s repair proteins, and a rapid immune response. Wounds that would take more patience elsewhere can heal here in days. I suspect that your psyche now possesses your tongue’s high level of healing power. So, I hope you will launch a phase of accelerated repair. Call on every possible form of therapeutic assistance, please!
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Now is an ideal time to clear out old romantic karma from the past. Please consider performing a DIY ritual to release painful memories, leftover grudges, and longstanding hurts that keep tugging at your intimate connections. The coming weeks will also be a favorable phase to discard rigid beliefs about gender and dismantle anything that blocks you from experiencing full-bodied sensual and sexual delight. Expect to be freed from at least some energies that have limited your ability to explore fun and vigorous ways of savoring your desires.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I suggest you adopt a new honorary title like “Charm Weaver” or “Emissary of Radiance” or “Beauty Whisperer.” Why? Because I hope it will help inspire you to stir up delightful play and lyrical mystery wherever you wander. For instance: Infuse your conversations with sparkling harmony and sly, graceful humor. Burst into whimsical songs, fling out extravagant compliments, pose clever questions that spark fresh ideas, and call attention to systems and relationships in your world that are functioning wonderfully well. Many perks will flow your way as you do.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20): Is there a dream from childhood that you’re ready to revive on a higher octave? Think of something you longed for before the world told you to be boringly realistic: an art you wanted to practice, a way you wanted to live, or the kind of person you hoped to become. The question isn’t “Can I go back and do it exactly the same?” but “What is the mature, wiser, present-day version of that dream?” You might write in your journal: “The childhood dream I’m ready to lift to a higher octave is ______,” and then add, “If I took one concrete step toward it, what would it be?” ∆
Kyle Amundsen
After attending Art Center College of Design Kyle pursued a career in design and advertising that lead him to work at John Moran Auctioneers for 15 years. It was here he became fascinated with American & California Impressionist art, fine jewelry and diamonds. For the last 15 years Kyle has owned a company in Pasadena brokering estate jewelry, fine art, buying and selling diamonds & cutting diamonds.
Hana Goble Hana attended Gemological Institute of America after graduating from UC Riverside and has been passionate about antique jewelry for over a decade. Her deep interest in the history and craftsmanship of fine jewelry led her to work as a traveling buyer for a prominent estate jeweler, specializing in old-cut diamonds and signed pieces. She especially enjoys researching hallmarks and uncovering the history behind jewelry she encounters.
Michael Merritt
Mike is the owner of this company and host of the event. He has 36 years of experience in buying and selling new and vintage jewelry, wrist watches, pocket watches, currency and silver. Mike personally takes almost every call for the appointments and will be happy to answer all of your questions about the process and about what items are purchased.
Bedwell Alan grew up working in the family jewelry business in London. That store is still located in the prestigious Gray Antique Market today. It was here that Alan learned the trade of fine English and American silver, signed European vintage jewelry and Swiss watches. For the last 18 years Alan has been living in New York City and owns a business curating special pieces for stores all across the country.
