New TImes, June 26, 2025

Preserving

access

BY BULBUL RAJAGOPAL

Editor’s note

The Cuesta Inlet has been privately owned for decades. But in those years, the public has consistently had access to what the land has to offer. The land’s sale could potentially wreck that access, but fundraising efforts behind one group’s push to purchase it could keep the waterway open to the public into the future. Save Cuesta Inlet has raised $318,000 so far for the $735,000 purchase. Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal writes about it [8]

Also this week, read about Cal Poly’s decision to drop its swim team—maybe [4] , one local’s young adult novel [20] , and the wineries pulling in Orange County Fair wine competition awards [28].

Camillia Lanham editor

cover courtesy photo by Paul Irving cover design by Alex Zuniga

Cal Poly discontinues swim and dive teams for now

For now, Cal Poly’s swim and dive teams have been cut from the school’s sports programs. But one swim parent said there’s a beacon of hope, despite months of rough waters.

On June 16, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong announced that the university’s swim and dive teams hadn’t raised $15 million, a challenge Armstrong imposed upon the teams if they wanted to stay operational.

“While I appreciate the significant annual support and revocable bequests that have been identified, the fundraising effort has fallen well short of the goal to reinstate the program. As a result, the university is unable to reinstate the swimming and diving programs,” Armstrong said in the statement.

Cal Poly swim and dive athletes, alongside Cal Poly Swim Dive Parents, have been campaigning to keep the teams alive since March, after the university announced a budget deficit of $24 million and consequently discontinued the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs.

After public upset, Armstrong challenged the swim and dive teams to raise $25 million by mid-June if they wanted to remain operational. In May, Armstrong lowered that amount to $15 million.

According to Armstrong’s June 16 statement, $15 million was the “absolute minimum” required to realistically support the programs.

Cal Poly Swim Dive Parent Kelli Hayes told New Times that by June 16, the teams had raised more than $9 million toward the effort.

After receiving the news of the program’s discontinuation, Hayes said an alumni reached out to the president to ask about their options.

“Immediately afterwards, one of our alumni reached out to Armstrong and said, ‘Would you keep your commitment to reinstate us

Grand jury report alleges SLO improperly handled illegal frat parties

if we were to still get to the $15 million goal?’ And President Armstrong replied very plainly on [June] 17, ‘Absolutely,’” Hayes said.

The email also confirmed the swim and dive teams would need to raise $15 million, but the amount could increase due to annual inflation.

“If the university were to receive an endowment offer at some point in the future that would fully fund swimming and diving, we would reconsider it on its merits at that time,” Armstrong wrote.

New Times contacted Cal Poly for further comment but was referred to Armstrong’s June 16 statement.

The Cal Poly swimming and diving programs

are continuing campaign efforts, although Hayes told New Times they’ve returned $100,000 of GoFundMe donations since it is currently unclear whether the team would compete in the 2025-26 swim season.

Hayes said they’d rather people donate again toward the new effort if they still wish, which now isn’t under a deadline.

The other $9 million in pledges are kept securely with the swim dive group and would not go to Cal Poly until an agreement had been reached, Hayes added.

San Luis Obispo’s more troublesome college parties have caught the attention of the SLO County grand jury.

“The city has not effectively engaged in working together with community stakeholders to find solutions for ongoing off-campus issues that negatively impact neighborhoods such as code enforcement, noise issues, trespassing, property damage, and unruly events,” the grand jury report said.

Stemming from resident complaints, the jury’s report determined that the city’s alleged inadequate handling of loud and often destructive parties led to a rise in illegal fraternities hosting unsanctioned events in residential neighborhoods.

One resident the grand jury interviewed about the issue told New Times that fraternity operations—not college students—are the problem. She requested anonymity for safety concerns.

“Some of my neighbors (college students) have called SLOPD [SLO Police Department] for noisy parties at a fraternity next door to them because it was too disruptive. If the fraternity events were removed from the neighborhood, the condition

would improve greatly,” she said via email. “There is a vast difference between a fraternity party with 100-plus people screaming and guests coming and going, versus a standard college party, which isn’t usually an issue. I’m not sure that was recognized by the grand jury as far as the problematic noise we are experiencing.”

The report, released on June 23, followed Cal Poly’s attempt to curb the usual disruption caused by the annual St. Fratty’s Day block party. In March, the university hosted a free-to-students music festival on campus instead. But the event exceeded capacity at 6,000 people, resulting in Cal Poly President Jeff Armstrong condemning the crowd in a letter.

The grand jury inspected impacted neighborhoods; reviewed municipal codes, City Council and Planning Commission meetings, conditional use permits issued to fraternities, and outreach plans for past St. Patrick’s Day events; analyzed policies and laws around fraternities and sororities; and examined strategies used by other cities.

It found that the city couldn’t effectively enforce laws prohibiting fraternity and sorority activity in certain residential zones because it’s difficult to identify the houses hosting such parties. The report also claimed that the city failed to consistently

enforce permit requirements like parking plans and notifying neighbors.

The jury buttressed its investigation with interviews of residents, Cal Poly leaders, some City Council members, and officials from Community Development and SLOPD.

Based on those interviews, the report alleged that the SLOPD didn’t cooperate with the jury.

“While one sworn officer did participate in an interview, efforts to interview two additional sworn officers were unsuccessful,” the report said. “This unwillingness to engage hindered the grand jury’s ability to corroborate statements, obtain essential information, and maintain transparency in its oversight role.”

SLOPD didn’t respond to New Times’ request for comment by press time. City spokesperson Whitney Szentesi said that senior staff like the police chief and SLOPD’s public affairs manager fully cooperated with the grand jury.

“We are concerned with both the factual inaccuracies and conclusions drawn in the report,” she said.

“It’s important to know that the city of San Luis Obispo has a long history of innovative approaches to addressing neighborhood wellness, and we will continue to work with our

—Libbey Hanson

HOPE FLOATS On June 16, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong announced that the swim and dive teams did not reach the $15 million goal he set in March and that they were cut. But the next day, Armstrong told parents and athletes that if they still fundraised the money, the team could potentially be reinstated in the future.

PHOTO COURTESY CAL POLY SWIM DIVE PARENTS

community to maintain and improve our neighborhoods.”

Szentesi added that the city sent a list of clarifications to the grand jury on June 20. The city’s response wasn’t included in the grand jury report.

The 27-page clarifications document called the finding about police non-cooperation a “false statement,” adding that the city and SLOPD weren’t served with a subpoena for additional information.

“The department did decline further voluntary requests for additional interviews of department staff by the grand jury after complete access was already provided to the department’s chief, the city manager who supervises the chief, and the civilian police department staff person who were best informed as to all relevant operations to speak most comprehensively about the issues the city understood were being investigated,” the document stated.

The City Council, Planning Commission, and the city manager have 90 days to respond to the grand jury’s recommendations to address the problem of illegal neighborhood parties hosted at fraternities and sororities.

Some of those suggestions include continuing to work with Cal Poly to create a multi-year plan to put an end to St. Fratty’s Day, creating formal guidelines and offering training to SLOPD on how to respond to oversight bodies like the grand jury, and adopting a tiered planning appeal fee structure that’s affordable for the public.

Mayor Erica Stewart told New Times that council members and city staff are working with community members to understand the impacts of Cal Poly, noise, and housing needs.

“The council and city staff will be discussing the report findings and our responses at a council meeting in September,” she said.

—Bulbul Rajagopal

Atascadero zoo gets renamed to the Central Coast Zoo

Atascadero’s Charles Paddock Zoo has been rebranded to the Central Coast Zoo, but not without roars of grievance from residents claiming the new name discredits Paddock’s decades-long legacy.

The name change was placed on the City Council’s June 24 agenda for discussion after resident Luke Phillips brought forth a petition with 900 signatures opposing the zoo’s name change and demanding it keep

its original name as tribute to Paddock, who started the zoo about 70 years ago.

According to Atascadero Community Services Director Terrie Banish, the city, which owns the zoo, has been considering the rebrand for nearly two years thanks to the zoo’s deficit of about $750,000 per year, she said.

“You have to have a name recognizable to search,” Banish said, “Nobody knows where Atascadero is, and nobody knows Charles Paddock.”

Banish said the deficit could also put the zoo at risk of losing its current Association of Zoos and Aquarium accreditation, which was recently renewed for another five years and allows the city to apply for specific grants and keep its animals.

“It is surprising to know that a lot of people that actually live in our city do not know that we have a zoo, and that always frustrates me, so this is a great opportunity to get the word out not only to our visitors but also to our local audience and county residents as well,” Banish said.

Other city efforts include establishing online ticket sales and distributing a new zoo-themed children’s book throughout the city, Banish said.

More than 10 residents spoke at the June 24 meeting opposed to the new name, but petition creator Phillips said he changed his tune on the matter.

“My decision comes after Mayor [Charles] Bourbeau shared with me just yesterday some fairly serious allegations that came out in the past that were unknown to me and most of the public at large and even to a lot of people who knew Mr. Paddock personally,” he told the council. “I have closed my petition and withdrawn my support.”

Phillips did not specify what the allegations were, and New Times did not locate any SLO County court documents of allegations against Paddock.

report examining the city of SLO’s handling of illegal street parties comes a year after the last St. Fratty’s Day celebration in 2024 (pictured) attended by a 7,000-strong crowd.

Other speakers said they still supported efforts to keep the zoo’s original name, and one resident defended Paddock against any allegations.

“Somebody accused of a crime does not mean they committed a crime, so you’re condemning a person without due process,” she said.

Another resident said she was there when the zoo was first established with two animal cages and believed the rebranding was turning the zoo “into a business.”

“It should say Mr. Paddock and it should say Atascadero,” she said.

Upcoming Friends of Central Coast Zoo President Angela Cisneros spoke in support of the name change and said it was a way for the zoo to move into a digital age.

“I get the nostalgia, but changing the name is actually empowering our zoo to move forward,” she said.

As an informational item, the City Council did not take any action on the matter, but Councilmember Susan Funk said she appreciated the care the residents had shown for the future of the zoo.

—Libbey Hanson

Reno bicyclist sues SLO, county, Caltrans for Stenner Creek Road accident

Injured in an accident that took place at a Stenner Creek Road intersection last year, a Reno, Nevada, resident took the city of SLO, the county, and Caltrans to court to retrieve damages for negligence and the dangerous condition of public property.

In June 2024, while biking from southbound Highway 1 to Stenner Creek Road, Reno bicyclist David Emery was

reportedly thrown violently from his bicycle when he hit a roughly 2-inch unmarked vertical pavement edge between two merging lanes. The fall resulted in fractured ribs and an elbow, a large hip contusion, and multiple road rash abrasions for Emery, according to the June 11, 2025, complaint.

“On information and belief, this pavement lip was the result of a paving overlay project on the main traffic lanes that was not properly transitioned or feathered into the adjacent shoulder, creating a dangerous condition of public property,” the complaint said. “This condition was not marked, and there were no signs to warn cyclists of its presence.”

Within six months of the accident, Emery allegedly filed a written claim with the state’s Office of Risk and Insurance Management, SLO County, and the city of SLO. All three entities reportedly failed to act on the claim within 45 days, leading to the claim’s rejection in January 2025.

“A rejection was issued on Jan. 3, 2025, due to the city and county believing Caltrans is the correct defendant,” Legal Assistant Emma Erickson of Bay Area Bicycle Law, which represents Emery, said via email. Erickson added that, as of June 25, Emery hadn’t fully recovered from his injuries.

Based in San Francisco, Bay Area Bicycle Law specializes in bike crash cases and regularly evaluates the value of bicyclists’ crash claims. Emery’s complaint is the only case the law firm is currently representing in SLO County.

Stenner Creed Road isn’t a stranger to accidents.

In 2018, an 18-year-old driver died after his vehicle hit a tree at Highway 1 and Stenner Creek Road according to a press release from the SLO County Sheriff’s Office. Cal Fire reported in 2021 that an 83-year-old man driving a Toyota Tercel was killed in a car crash near the road on Highway 1. In 2022, The Tribune reported a car crash occurred at Stenner Creek Road as crews repaired downed utility lines.

SLO County Counsel Jon Ansolabehere told New Times he didn’t have comments on Emery’s case.

“As for the city, we rejected the claim and will seek dismissal of the lawsuit on the grounds that the property in question is not in city jurisdiction, nor under our control or scope of responsibility for maintenance,” SLO City Attorney Christine Dietrick said. ∆ —Bulbul Rajagopal

Access preserved

Save Cuesta Inlet takes steps to purchase Los Osos waterway

Locals around San Luis Obispo County have enjoyed the privately owned Cuesta Inlet for decades. But the prospect of new owners stepping in launched an effort to take the inlet into the public’s hands.

Jack Franklin of Franklin Real Estate and Rentals in Morro Bay is managing the sale of the inlet for the current owners. He told New Times that his own children grew up exploring the inlet when they lived in Los Osos in the 1970s.

“They found the inlet on their own, which is just east of the golf course, and said, ‘Oh, dad, we need a kayak,’” he said with a laugh. “We enjoyed it. Then the owners, you know, I’ve done business with the parents over the last 53 years.”

According to Franklin, the owners—a group of five “very private” people scattered around California—inherited the inlet from their parents: the Ogle, Morris, and Kleinhammr families.

The families acquired the 13-acre property in the 1950s. Over the next decades, they allowed the public to enjoy inlet waters and the surrounding land for bird watching, kayaking, boat launching, and dog walking, among other activities.

In 2022, the inlet’s present five owners were ready to sell—sparking fear among locals that potential buyers would block public access.

Franklin listed the property on websites like Redfin and Zillow for $1 million. The offers rolled in, but there was a snag.

“I must have had 200 inquiries for the property who were happy to pay the million dollars if they could get a permit to use it for something,” he said. “But they would go to the county Planning Department and the [California] Coastal Commission, and then they would lose interest in the property.” County Planning and Building Division Manager Eric Hughes said that the inlet’s property owners recently applied for certificates of compliance to legalize the lot. Resting on a Coastal Commission decision with support from the county, any proposed future development would occur only after the certificates are processed. The projects

must also comply with the California Coastal Act and the local coastal program.

Franklin alleged that the county devalued the property by refusing to grant permits. He told New Times that he encountered a buyer who wanted to purchase the property just so that he could park his 42-foot sailboat on the inlet.

“There are already 500 boats parked there, but he went to the county and said, ‘I want to get a permit to do this, make it legal,’” Franklin said. “They said, no, they weren’t issuing any permits, period. … They just will not allow anybody to use it privately. So, the best use for it is for the public. So, why fight it?”

The public is poised to be the new owner of the inlet, thanks to a community-led effort by a local nonprofit called Save Cuesta Inlet. Created in 2022 to counter the sale of the inlet, the group comprises almost 30 members who are all Los Osos residents.

Save Cuesta Inlet’s secretary-treasurer

Margarete Schmidt told New Times that they paid $25,000 (raised through donations) for a special appraisal of the property once it was put up for sale. Cuesta Inlet was first appraised in April 2022 and finally in December 2024, when it was valued at $735,000.

The owners and Franklin agreed to the appraised amount as the purchase price. Starting June 2, Save Cuesta Inlet has six months to raise the full amount plus related costs. As of June 23, the group had raised $318,000, Schmidt said.

“The property’s highest and best use is as a park,” she added. “There’s minimal development potential.”

The group now looks to the larger community to help raise the rest of the escrow amount to purchase the inlet and secure public access to the inlet. Donations can be made at savecuestainlet.org.

What happens if Save Cuesta Inlet can’t raise $735,000 by December? Nothing much, except coughing up a $20,000 extension fee, according to Franklin.

“Trust me, there’s no other buyer,” he said. “If they haven’t raised the capital in six months, they’re prepared to pay for an option to extend the escrow for another six months. If they still couldn’t raise the capital, I’m pretty sure that the sellers would allow them another six months if they paid another fee.”

Keeping Cuesta Inlet within the public’s reach is important. According to sailing enthusiast and longtime Los Osos resident

MAKING A DENT As of June 23, Save Cuesta Inlet had raised $318,000 of the $735,000 needed to close escrow, purchase the Cuesta Inlet, and maintain public access.

Paul Irving, public access is its most unique characteristic.

“I almost don’t know anywhere else where, for free, you can just keep your boat by the water on somebody’s property,” he said. “Anywhere else, if you want to keep your boat somewhere, it’s going to have a permit process.”

Irving also serves on the board of nonprofit Celebrate Los Osos, which is tasked with keeping the inlet clean of derelict boats.

Numerous boats and kayaks bob on inlet waters, often becoming the reason for overcrowding. Eventually, some of them start to rot owing to their owners forgetting about them. Rotting boats pose safety hazards once they fall apart and litter the water with sharp pieces of debris.

“Our job is to identify that people actually do have their boats labeled and they have their phone number on it,” Irving said. “We’ll ask people to remove them if we can find out who the boats belong to that aren’t being used.”

Beyond recreation, Cuesta Inlet is teeming with wildlife. Los Osos Valley Nursery owner Hope Merkle has been observing it for 55 years—from rowing a boat around the bay

and catching leopard sharks as a little girl to teaching her children and grandchildren how to spot shark eggs.

With a keen eye for flora, Merkle’s spotted ice plants, silver lupine, coyote bush, pampas grass, seablite, and much more over her lifetime.

“What does grow are strong varieties of those plants because of the conditions of the salty air and the brackish water,” she said. “I think if somebody came down and tried to rip out all the plants, I think it would be a huge mistake because of what is growing there and how it does serve the birds.”

Merkle supports Save Cuesta Inlet’s mission, donating money occasionally and allowing the group to fundraise during nursery events. She’s never seen another place quite like the inlet.

“I think it’s great for mental health,” Merkle said. “It’s great to have a place where you can go that’s quiet, serene, just an outdoor nature place. We are blessed on the coast for that.” ∆

Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

CENTRAL COAST NEWS

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1 in 4 women have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by a partner—that’s over 35,000 women in San Luis Obispo County.

Nearly 13,000 children here have been exposed to domestic violence.

These are our neighbors—real people seeking safety and healing. Without support, the cycle continues.

With federal funding at risk, nearly half our budget hangs in the balance—your donation helps survivors find safety, healing, and hope. Donate Now:

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Flight plan

Anew CPR device installed in a Paso Robles-based emergency air ambulance has made medical care quicker and less strenuous for both the patient and helicopter clinicians.

“It’s very difficult to do CPR in a helicopter. I equate it to trying to do CPR in the front seat of a Honda Civic,” Mercy Air 34 Clinical Base Lead Jeffrey Hagins said. “You don’t have that much room, … you’re kind of hunched over the patient. You have to be out of your seatbelt while you’re doing that. Doing that in a moving aircraft isn’t safe.”

As the only air ambulance in SLO County, the Mercy Air 34 helicopter flies to help critically ill and injured people after receiving 911 calls and requests for hospital transfers. It often transports patients to hospitals in larger urban and metropolitan centers with more resources.

Hagins is also a flight paramedic for Mercy Air 34. Over the past five years, he and his team have transported patients facing cardiac emergencies, seizures, strokes, burns, snake bites, and trauma-related injuries to different parts of San Luis Obispo County for hospital care, to San Francisco, San Jose, Fresno, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Riverside, and many regions in between.

“Our flights from here [SLO County] to San Francisco are about 75 minutes, but it can be over three and a half hours by ambulance,” Hagins said.

Until a month ago, helicopter clinicians were giving patients CPR by hand, either out of precaution or because their condition required it.

Now, through a collaboration between Mercy Air’s parent company, Air Methods, and Zoll Medical Devices and Technology Solutions, an automated CPR device called Zoll AutoPulse NXT provides uninterrupted support to patients almost as soon as they are carried into the helicopter.

“I flew a patient the other day from a ranch to a cardiac hospital in San Luis Obispo,” Hagins said. “The flight was about 13 minutes with CPR going. It would have been about 45 minutes by ambulance. So, there’s good time saving, and we were able to keep CPR going the whole time.”

The AutoPulse device looks like a large plastic board paired with an elastic band that separates into two Velcro pieces. The patient is placed over the board, and the band is centered over their chest. When the device is turned on, it constricts the band and compresses the patient’s chest against the hard board. The action produces the same effect as manual CPR.

In its first month aboard Mercy Air 34,

the CPR device assisted four patients. Three of them experienced cardiac arrests in their homes and received “flying ICU” help after 911 calls.

Mercy Air has been serving California and Nevada for more than 35 years. Nearly all Mercy Air bases in California are now equipped with the special CPR device. But the Paso Robles one is slightly more unique. Mercy Air 34 achieved firstresponder status in central California—a certification that allows the medical team to identify a safe landing zone and immediately start patient care. It eliminates the need to wait for ground responders to secure a potential safe landing zone, subsequently shaving minutes off response times.

“Most of the bases in our company don’t have [first-responder status], but we wanted to get it because of the geographical layout of our county, and it just makes us more of an asset to our fellow first responders,” Hagins said.

Fast fact

• Resident physicians of the Marian Regional Medical Center family medicine residency program helped hundreds of Arroyo Grande and Nipomo high school students on June 12 by providing free sports physical assessments. Community doctors and program faculty members also joined the physician volunteers. The initiative removed a potential barrier to participating by equipping young athletes with the necessary medical clearance to safely participate in their chosen sports. ∆

Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

QUICK AND SAFE The Zoll AutoPulse NXT is a CPR device that eliminates manual action with the help of a band that automatically constricts the patient’s chest against a hard board, providing uninterrupted care as soon as they enter the Mercy Air 34 helicopter.

Smog Check

Dominic James Shrubb

Dominic James Shrubb, 52, of San Luis Obispo, passed away on May 24, 2025. Born in England on July 15, 1972, to Rosemary and Richard Shrubb, Dominic was a loving son and proud big brother to Chris Shrubb. At the young age of 18, he left his beloved home in Bristol, England to follow his passion for seeing the world. After traveling across the globe, creating endless stories, and making lifelong friends along the way, he moved to California’s Central Coast in 1999.

Dominic quickly became part of the community, building a successful career in real estate and investments. He had a deep love for adventure and anything outdoors, especially the ocean and a morning on the golf course. A lifelong sports fan, he remained loyal to Bristol City Football Club and also rooted for the Cincinnati Bengals—though he playfully referred to American football as “hand egg.”

Dominic was a devoted and loving husband, father, and son. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary and sweet angel Kai.  He is survived by his wife, Chelsey; his children, Lucy, Anais, and Aiden; and his stepchildren, Corrina and Emery.

To know Dominic was to laugh often, feel welcomed, and be reminded of the goodness in the world. His warmth, humor, and generous spirit touched everyone lucky enough to know him.

A memorial service will be held on July 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM at SLO Ranch Farm. All who wish to attend are welcome.

People over politics

In San Luis Obispo County, we believe in building a community where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity and opportunity regardless of their income or background. Whether it’s a child needing a healthy meal, a senior requiring medical care, or a working family striving for stability, we all benefit when our neighbors can thrive too. At United Way of San Luis Obispo County, our mission is to unite people and resources to improve lives and strengthen our community. For more than 67 years, we’ve worked hand in hand with local partners to help residents meet basic needs and pursue brighter futures.

Today, that future is in jeopardy. A proposal in Congress—H.R. 1, or the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—threatens to slash funding for vital programs like Medicaid, SNAP (CalFresh), and the Child and Earned Income Tax Credits. These aren’t luxuries. They are lifelines that help families stay housed, nourished, and healthy.

We should be concerned for the welfare of Jewish and Muslim students alike

On June 12, New Times reported on vandalism on the Cal Poly campus carried out by pro-Palestinian activists “just a month after President Jeffrey Armstrong spoke before Congress about the school’s handling of antisemitism on campus” (“Cal Poly was vandalized again by pro-Palestinian activists”). It is time to stop equating support for Palestinian causes with antisemitism. Anti-Palestinian policies and attacks are devised and carried out by the Israeli government, not by Jews as a whole. I doubt very much that most of those who oppose these actions are antisemites. Thousands of Jews in Israel and abroad oppose the destruction of Gaza. Are they antisemites? There is widespread concern for the welfare of Jewish students across the country. It’s being reported on regularly. Where are the safeguards and reports on the wellbeing of Arab and Muslim students? Ever since 9/11, Arabs and Muslims have been assumed to be terrorists and have undergone harassment, discrimination, and violence. Since Oct. 7, 2023, incidents targeting them have risen by nearly 200 percent. A 2024 survey by the University of Chicago Project on Security and Threats reported that 56 percent of Jewish students—no surprise— and 52 percent of Muslim students felt that their position on one or the other side of the conflict put them in personal danger. But I’m not seeing any media reports on concern for Muslim students in universities. Israel and its supporters are using accusations of antisemitism to silence dissent and to reinforce suspicion and hatred of Arabs and Muslims. People are being accused of antisemitism with no evidence other than their support of a victimized people—no examination of past actions or

This isn’t a partisan debate. It’s a matter of human well-being. These programs support our friends, our coworkers, and our loved ones.

If passed, H.R. 1 would have a devastating impact across SLO County:

• Twenty-five percent of SLO’s population is on Medi-Cal, according to a 2024 CenCal Health needs assessment.

• More than 31,000 SLO County residents rely on CalFresh, yet more than half of eligible households remain unenrolled, according to the director of homeless services for Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO).

• More than 4,800 children in our county experience food insecurity, and family homelessness has risen by 81 percent since 2019, according to CAPSLO. These programs are not handouts—they are investments in people. Medicaid helps individuals stay healthy enough to work. SNAP ensures children can focus in school instead of going hungry. Tax credits help parents remain employed and manage rising costs.

expression. The steamroller of support for Israel by the American government and by European powers is very effectively rolling over institutions of all sorts—including, it would seem, Cal Poly.

Johanna Rubba Grover Beach

Libraries are for everyone

Thank you for Libby Hanson’s June 12 article “Checking in” highlighting the fresh challenges facing libraries across the United States with the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and associated funding. While the article mentioned that the Summer Reading Program may be in jeopardy in Paso Robles, the board members of the SLO County Library Foundation want to clarify that this contraction of funding will not affect the 2025 Summer Reading Program at the 14 branches in the SLO County system. The SLO County Library Foundation is fully committed to sponsoring summer reading and has already funded this summer’s programs. Indeed, supporting this annual program is one of the primary missions of the SLO County Library Foundation, which receives bequests and donations to be shared

Consider Maria, a single mother raising her 5-year-old daughter, who requires a special diet and monthly care for chronic asthma. Under this bill, Maria’s CalFresh benefits would be slashed in half—just as summer begins and her daughter loses access to free school meals. With rising food needs and shrinking resources, Maria is left to make impossible choices no parent should have to face.

We see the results every day. These supports reduce homelessness, lower emergency room visits, and strengthen our workforce. They are effective, and we cannot afford to lose them.

If H.R. 1 becomes law, we anticipate more residents in our community will reach out to us and other nonprofits in our area searching for assistance with food, shelter, and medical care. Our local nonprofits are already doing what we can. Removing federal support would only deepen the crisis, especially as inflation continues to strain everyone’s budget.

This bill risks undoing years of progress and pushing families further into hardship.

among the libraries across the SLO County system for programs such as Summer Reading and Library by Mail.

The Summer Reading Program kicked off on June 7 and will end on Aug. 9 with a big celebration at Cuesta College. This summer’s reading program encourages readers of all ages to exercise their “curiosity muscle” and discover new ideas and media with the help of our friends at the public library.

The 14-branch SLO County

And it could affect anyone. A sudden illness, job loss, or caregiving responsibility can leave any family in need. This is about more than policy—it’s about people.

We urge every reader to contact their congressional representatives today. Tell them:

“I’m deeply concerned about the impact of H.R. 1 on my community. These cuts are too deep, too fast, and too dangerous. We need solutions that support—not punish—working families, children, and seniors.”

Find your representative at congress.gov/ members/find-your-member.

United Way of San Luis Obispo County will continue to advocate for policies that promote education, financial stability, and health so all can thrive—because when one family succeeds, our entire community grows stronger.

But we can’t do it alone. Your voice matters.

Together, we can ensure our leaders prioritize people over politics and protect the programs that help our neighbors thrive. ∆

Liz Summer is the CEO of United Way of San Luis Obispo County and a longtime Central Coast leader. Send comments in response to letters@newtimesslo.com.

library system includes every public library in SLO County except for those in Paso Robles and Templeton, which operate independently of the SLO County library system. In these financially tenuous times for local public services, it’s important to support all our libraries because libraries are for everyone.

Juliane McAdam president San Luis Obispo County Library Foundation

Double secret probation

Ilove SLO Town summers. The city just feels calmer. It’s easier to find parking, traffic’s generally tolerable, and store checkout lines aren’t ridiculous. Hey, don’t get me wrong. College students are great—they add vibrancy, and the economic benefits of having the little rascals around are undeniable. But let’s be honest, college kids can be annoying AF.

I know, I know. They’re a big part of our community. But do you know how big?

Clutch your pearls because the student percentage of the San Luis Obispo population is now 45.5 percent! Yeah, they make up almost half the town. In the last 20 years, the city has grown from 44,380 residents to 50,612—a 14 percent increase. During that same period, Cal Poly’s enrollment grew from 18,278 to 23,016 students—a 26 percent increase, according to a recent San Luis Obispo County grand jury report. With this increase in students has come an increase in complaints about students, mostly complaints about partying, often tied to the Greek system. As Dean Wormer famously intoned in Animal House, “Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.” It can, however, be a fun way to go through college, amirite? Par-tay!

Anywho, the exciting news is the grand jury report titled “Round & Round with Town & Gown” is here to answer burning questions about how authorities are dealing with friction between students and permanent residents. For instance, how did

last year’s “do no harm” approach to St. Fratty’s Day work in comparison to this year’s to “do not come, the party is over” messaging? The answer is: pretty good, but beyond that, the report makes is clear that both Cal Poly and the city could work a little harder at keeping permanent residents happy.

The WTF-takeaways from the report come down to six main issues.

One, the grand jury said two senior police officials were unwilling to be interviewed and hampered its investigation into the handling of student parties such as St. Fratty’s Day. The city claims it was very cooperative.

“The reason for these denials remains inadequate and may stem from a misunderstanding of the role of the [grand jury] in improving governmental functions within this county,” the report read.

Bad, po-po. Bad!

Two, when Cal Poly and the city created a task force to study the St. Fratty’s Day mayhem, they invite everybody except the residential neighbors who were actually affected by the street party.

“No representatives from the surrounding neighborhoods were invited,” according to the report.

Three, and this will be news to no one who lives near a houseful of students, the city’s noise ordinance isn’t effective at stopping noisy parties. The grand jury looked at noise citations issued during the 2023-24 school

year. “Noise citations in neighborhoods near the campus were issued an average of more than three times per week during the school session. This totaled 139 citations in the Alta Vista neighborhood, with one house alone receiving 17 citations. Unfortunately, there is reason to believe that this situation remains—to this date— unabated. Such is the irritation of area residents, that many have fled the area.” Fled!

Four, Cal Poly stopped helping the city in rooting out illegal fraternities, citing “privacy concerns,” which has led to an enforcement approach that “is not conducive to a real-time solution.”

Five comes under a section humorously titled, “Is SLO City in the Twilight Zone about zoning issues?” Ha ha! Who says grand jury reports have to be boring? The city didn’t enforce conditional use permits (CUPs) for sanctioned fraternities in certain residential zones, leading to neighborhood disturbances.

Six, charging citizens exorbitant fees to request a CUP be reviewed and revoked (the current cost is $2,583.46 up from $281 in 2017) “disproportionately impacts ordinary citizens” … and the fees “hinder equitable participation in local decision-making processes.”

As I read it, the grand jury report card on the city and Cal Poly is a solid D, with the SLOPD getting an F for its participation grade. Now, we wait for a response. The city, though, apparently responded before the report was released and none of the “clarifications” were included. Legally speaking, while entities except for Cal Poly are required to respond within 90 days, the report’s findings aren’t all that binding. Dear permanent residents, enjoy summer, because fall is coming.

Speaking of Cal Poly and its president, Jeffrey Armstrong, the university’s swimming and diving teams are 86’d because they didn’t raise the $15 million Armstrong demanded they raise during their … bake sale or whatever.

“While I appreciate the significant annual support and revocable bequests that have been identified, the fundraising effort has fallen well short of the goal to reinstate the program. As a result, the university is unable to reinstate the swimming and diving programs,” Armstrong announced. The teams only raised $9 million, so they’re out. Sort of. Apparently, if they come up with another $6 million, Armstrong says the program could be reinstated. What important “learn by doing” lesson is this? How to jerk around a sports program? ∆

The Shredder’s sorority nickname was “Crankygears.” Tell it yours at shredder@ newtimesslo.com.

Hot Dates

A PAINTED COAST

The work of oil painter Patricia Newton will be on display all month at the Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay, from Monday, June 30, through Wednesday, July 30. Newton derives inspiration from the Central Coast’s green rolling hills and endlessly crashing waves. For more information, visit galleryatmarinasquare.com.

—Angie Stevens

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ART LIFE COACHING:CREATIVE

EXPRESSIONS: ART JOURNALING

Blending expressive art with gentle life coaching principles, this class invites seniors to explore their stories, values, and dreams through mixed media art journaling. Get tickets and more info at the link. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon through July 15 $20. my805tix.com. Lor Coaching Studios, 525 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

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. ThursdaysSaturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. (559) 799-9632. costagallery. com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

DRAWING ABSTRACT AND PATTERN

PLAY: FOCUS ON ZENTANGLE® AND CREATIVE FLOW

Unleash your creativity and experience the joy of drawing in this 6-week course designed especially for seniors. Drawing for Joy and Discovery invites participants into a world of abstract art, expressive mark-making, and meditative pattern play rooted in the Zentangle® method. Each week, you’ll explore drawing techniques that promote relaxation, focus, and personal

expression. No prior drawing experience is needed. Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. through July 15 $20. my805tix.com. Lor Coaching Studios, 525 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER CATHY

RUSS Russ’ distinctive and evocative streetscape and landscape photography captures unique moments from her many global travels, exhibited inside Gallery at Marina Square. 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.

FIBER AND TEXTILES BY DEBBIE GEDAYLOO Gedayloo’s richly textured and touchable fiber, felt, and mixed media art depicts dimensional landscapes and objects. 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.

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) 772-9095. foreverstoked.com. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS JEWELRY & ART BY HOPE MYERS Award-winning artist Hope Myers blends her love of watercolor and jewelry. Her work recently has been focused on more elegant, refined pieces. See it in the gallery, open daily. June 30 -July 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE

PRESENTS OIL PAINTINGS BY

PATRICIA NEWTON Patricia Newton

loves the Central Coast; its green rolling hills and endlessly crashing waves always provide inspiration for her oil paintings. Her work will be displayed daily at the Gallery at Marina Square. June 30 -July 30 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Oil Painter Patricia Newton’s current body of work has been inspired by the powerful movement of the sea and its magnificent coastline. See Newton’s work at the gallery, which is open daily. June 30 -July 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 PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREGORY SIRAGUSA Photographer

Greg Siragusa captures scenes from around Morro Bay and beyond. Discover his photography of otters, birds, landscapes, and seascapes at the gallery, which is open daily. June 30 -July 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

IMAGINATIVE CERAMICS BY ANNE

GRANNIS Grannis’ imaginative and hilariously precise sculptural ceramics merge human and animal forms with whimsical storytelling. 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.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

By The Sea Productions presents Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” which is a satirical look at Victorian society’s emphasis

on appearances and social standing. Performances are running through June. June 27, 7 p.m., June 28 7 p.m. and June 29, 3 p.m. $28. my805tix.com. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay. JEWELRY, SMALL WORKS, AND ART BY HOPE MYERS Hope Myers has been creating art, jewelry ,and more on the Central Coast for a long time. Rediscover her great many artworks at the Gallery Gallery at Marina Square. June 30 -July 30 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREGORY

SIRAGUSA Greg Siragusa is eternally searching for the sublime, and his photography represents life as he sees it –– colorful, dynamic, interesting, and mindful. See his work at Gallery at Marina Square. June 30 -July 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

THE PLEIN AIR TEAM Acrylic artist, Nancy Lynn, and husband, watercolorist, Robert Fleming, have an ongoing show of originals and giclee prints of Morro Bay and local birds. ongoing (805) 772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca. com.

UNCORK YOUR CREATIVITY: COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Offering a unique opportunity to sip wine while painting stunning ocean-inspired landscapes. All materials included. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $60. (805) 394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING: EXPRESSIVE TECHNIQUES FOR ALL ABILITIES

Discover the beauty and versatility of watercolor in this 6-week class designed for all experience levels—from beginners picking up a brush for the first time to seasoned artists looking to expand their expressive range. Each 3-hour session will blend guided instruction, hands-on exercises, and open studio time to help you build skills and confidence. Get tickets and more info at the link. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. through July 14 $20. my805tix.com. Lor Coaching Studios, 525 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

“SPLASH INTO SUMMER” Check out the three-month water focused exhibit “Splash Into Summer” which will inspire you to cool you down over the hot summer months. July 5 6-9 p.m. Free. (805) 286-4430. Park Street Gallery, 1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, parkstreetgallery.com.

3 ARTISTS RETROSPECTIVE REVEAL

Susan Lyon, Maryanne Nucci, and Kathy Madonna invite you to visit their Retrospective Show including original photographs, charcoals, watercolors, etchings, linocuts, and mono prints. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. (805) 440-7152. cottontailcreek.com/susanart. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles.

BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS

AT HAMBLY FARMS Join this beginning photography class for IOS phones, and then venture into the farm’s lavender fields to practice your new skills and harvest a U-Pick lavender bouquet. June 28 9:30-11:30 a.m. $50. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

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.

DATE NIGHT Couples or friends, bring a bottle of wine and enjoy a creative night out. Have fun and get messy as the venue walks you through the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $144. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/datenight. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY: ONGOING DISPLAYS Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, (310) 621-7543.

FIRST SATURDAY: ART AND WINE On the first Saturday of each month, attend for the venue’s exhibit openings, with live music, art, and wine available for purchase. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 6 Free (wine $10). (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

IN YOUR DREAMS See a collection of black and white illustrations by Storie Grubb. Through June 29 Free. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/ in-your-dreams/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

JULY FIRST SATURDAY Peruse “Earth Gowns: Earth, Air, Fire, Water” while enjoying music by Marco Patson and wine from our library collection. July 5 , 6-9 p.m. Free. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/july-firstsaturday/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PLATE PAINTING AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Please join ArtSocial805 on the first Saturday of each month to paint a personalized “Birthday Plate,” for someone special or for yourself. The workshop is $35, which covers the plate, glaze, and firing. First Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $35. (805)

PHOTO COURTESY OF PATRICIA NEWTON

SHORT FORM IMPROV CLASS AT TOP GRADE COMEDY THEATER Join

instructor Charles Charm, an improvisor with 10 years of experience, to learn how to play improv games. Classes are drop in only at this time. Shows TBD. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $25. (530) 748-6612. Saunter Yoga and Wellness, 5820 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SIP ‘N HAT PAINTING PARTY Enjoy a creative afternoon customizing your very own summer hat. Led by the talented Selina Denton, you can experiment with different designs to make your creation truly unique. June 28 , 2:30 p.m. $60. my805tix.com. MCV Wines, 3773 Ruth Way, suite A, Paso Robles, (805) 712-4647.

SOMMEOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF WINE Sommeology is a fun tour of the three pillars of wine science: viticulture, enology, and sommelier. Tastings are included at this 21+ event. June 28 , 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $85. (805) 610-1725. Sommeology.com. Shale Oak Winery, 3235 Oakdale Rd., 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.

TAKE A SPIN: TWO-HOUR WHEEL

CLASS

These two hour blocks provide an opportunity to learn the basics of wheel throwing. Instructors will center your clay for you, so you will have the opportunity to make two items. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon $72. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/wheelclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

WRITERS WANTED Novelists, screenwriters, poets , and short story writers welcome. This group meets in Atascadero twice a month, on Thursday

nights (email jeffisretired@yahoo.com for specifics). Hone your skills for publication and/or personal development. First Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m.

Unnamed Atascadero location, Contact host for details, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

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, San Luis Obispo.

ALL AGES SCULPTING WITH JOHN ROULLARD John a retired school teacher who patiently guides potters of all ages to sculpt and work on details and design. Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that offers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time for potters. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

ART AFTER DARK Art After Dark features an art opening of world-class artists. Refreshments will be served. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. through March 7 Free. slocountyarts.org/art-afterdark. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com/

gallery-artists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR

WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolorbased course, but one that branches out into other media. Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. (805) 7474200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BYO CRAFT NIGHT! Bring any craft: crochet, paint-by-number, diamond dots, embroidery, watercolor, rock painting. Come together to connect in a multigenerational, inclusive space. July 1 6-9 p.m. Free. (714) 336-5768. facebook. com/groups/876399651120300/. Unitarian Universalist Church, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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) 8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS Offers a unique experience of pressing your baby’s hand/foot into clay so parents can cherish this time forever. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays $55. anamcre.com/baby-handprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 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.

DEANNA BARAHONA California artist

Deanna Barahona’s work centers her lived experiences, identity, and personal objects in intimate and domestic spaces through the creation of sculpture, and installation. Through Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/ exhibition/deanna-barahona/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

DOGS, CATS, OR WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR GOAT! COLLAGE CLASS WITH LINDA CUNNINGHAM Create a tribute to your furry friend at this workshop, which will guide you through the process of using handmade papers for a mixed media collage. June 28 12-4 p.m. $55. (805) 478-2158. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKSHOP: LARGE PLATTER CLASS Fun for all ages. Instructors will guide you in creating large platters and decorating them. Create pieces together for your home. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

FIRST FRIDAYS Visit SLOMA on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, music, and wines provided by regional winery partners. Admission is free and open to the public. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. (805) 5438562. sloma.org/events/first-fridays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

FREE DOCENT TOURS Gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on view with SLOMA’s new docent tours. Every Saturday, join trained guides for interactive and engaging tours of SLOMA’s current exhibitions. Saturdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma. org/visit/tours/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

FRIENDS OF THE ARROYO GRANDE

LIBRARY ART AUCTION The first ever art

auction fundraiser for Friends of the AG 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, San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS AT THE HUB The show contents will be rotated among the group’s ensemble, house, and musical improv team casts, as well as stand-up and student shows. Fourth Friday of every month, 6 p.m. my805tix. com/. The Hub, 1701 Monterey St., 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.

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH DREW DAVIS Get over two hours of personalized guidance by Drew Davis and all materials for painting your flower scene. More info can be found at the link. June 28 1-3:30 p.m. $120. my805tix.com. Drew Davis Fine Art, 393 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST A self-directed fun group of dynamic artists who enjoy painting and sketching outdoors. Artists meet on site at various locations. Weekly plein air destinations are provided by Kirsti Wothe via email (mrswothe@yahoo.com).

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

SATURDAY FAMILY POTTERY CLASS

This family-friendly open studio time is a wonderful window for any level or age.

Saturdays, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

STUDENT SHOWCASE AT THE BUNKER Cheer on the Beginning and Advanced

students of Central Coast Comedy Theater as they take the stage for a night of unscripted performance. More info is available at the link. June 26 6:15-8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. SUMMER KICK-OFF SIP & PAINT Join for a relaxing and creative evening to welcome the summertime! Your ticket includes all painting materials, guided instruction, and a glass of wine. June 27 5:30-7:30 p.m. $55 (before June 1st) | $62 (after June 1st). (805) 594-1318. stephenrosswine.com. Stephen Ross Wine Cellars, 178 Suburban Road, San Luis Obispo.

TRISH ANDERSEN Combining fibers gathered from field, sheep, and those developed in a factory, Andersen proves that there is always room for both the vibrant and muted. June 28 - Sept. 14 , 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma. org/exhibition/trish-andersen/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING WATERCOLOR This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors. To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net Mondays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

WHITNEY PINTELLO: SOLO SHOW On display now through mid-April. ongoing slogallery.com/. SLO Gallery, 1023 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN With charm, wit, and heart, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through ARTS continued page 17

the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. WednesdaysSaturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through June 29

$20-$37. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 786-2440, slorep.org/.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

25 YEARS AND STILL ROCK AND ROLL TO ME Presented by The Studio of Performing Arts. June 28 , 6-8 p.m.

$17. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/sopa-25-years/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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. HOW THE WEST WAS REALLY WON

Complete with a saloon setting, card games, duels, and more. Through Aug. 12 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

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

HOLMES AND WATSON Join Dr. Watson in a twisty mystery as he navigates a deadly guessing game to uncover the truth behind three men claiming to be Sherlock Holmes June 26 7-8:45 p.m., June 27, 7-8:45 p.m., June 28 1:30-2:45 & 7-8:45 p.m. and June 29, 1:30-2:45 p.m. $25. (805)922-8313. pcpa.org. PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

WAITRESS Indulge in Sara Bareilles’s delectable musical, Waitress , which serves up a heartfelt tale of love, liberation, and the pursuit of dreams. June 26 , 8-10:30 p.m., June 27 8-10:30 p.m., June 28 , 8-10:30 p.m., June 29

8-10:30 p.m., July 1 8-10:30 p.m., July 2

8-10:30 p.m., July 3 , 8-10:30 p.m., July 5

8-10:30 p.m. and July 6 8-10:30 p.m. $25. (805)922-8313. pcpa.org. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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

BEACH CLEANUP

Join the Estuary Program and participate in the annual Post Fourth of July Beach Cleanup at Morro Bay’s Centennial Parkway on Saturday, July 5, at 10 a.m. More information can be found at mbnep.org.

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. FRIENDS OF THE CAYUCOS LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE Search the tables for great books, CDs, puzzles, and more! Most items are available for $1-$2. Discount shopping begins at noon. July 5 , 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (805) 995-3312. Cayucos Library, 310 B. St., Cayucos.

JULY 4TH IN CAYUCOS From the town parade featuring festive floats to the Front Street Faire and sand sculpture contest, to the spectacular fireworks show from the pier, this Independence Day celebration shouldn’t be missed. July 4 cayucoschamber.com/july4th. Cayucos Pier, Ocean Front Ave., Cayucos.

LEARN TO SAIL AT MORRO BAY YACHT

CLUB Learn to sail at the Morro Bay’s only sailing school, with the goal of getting comfortable commanding your own sailboat. There will be a focus on teamwork, developing leadership skills, and having fun. Register at the link. Through Aug. 3 $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.

MAIDEN TO CRONE SISTER CIRCLE

Connect deeply with other women. Sharing the things that are close to our hearts creates a space of shared vulnerability that leads to deep connection. First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. my805tix.com. From the Roots Up Healing Studio, 2055 9th St., Los Osos.

MEDITATE WITH DAWN Take this semi-private class to restore your energy and calm the mind to balance your day with guided meditation, pranayama (breath-work), and chakra connection on the beach. The meditation will be guided by Dawn Feuerberg, a certified classical ashtanga yoga, mindfulness life coach, tantra meditation instructor, and Aurora Adventures, LLC founder. July 6 10-11:15 a.m. $49. my805tix.com. Aurora Sacred Events, 21 24th St, Cayucos.

MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered. MondaysSaturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. (805) 701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

POST 4TH OF JULY CLEANUP Join the Estuary Program for our annual post-4th of July cleanup in Morro Bay! For more information, visit the link. July 5 10 a.m.-noon Free. eventbrite.com/e/july5th-cleanup-tickets-1393082109089?aff= oddtdtcreator. Centennial Parkway, Front Street, Morro Bay, N/A.

SOCRATES DISCUSSION GROUP Have a topic, book, or article you wish to discuss with interested and interesting people? Join this weekly meeting to discuss it, or simply contribute your experiences and knowledge. Contact Mark Plater for instructions on entering the Chapel area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon (805) 528-7111. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.

STRETCH, BREATHE, AND BALANCE 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 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.

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throughout the market. July 4 10 a.m.-5 p.m., July 5 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and July 6 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (805) 402-9437. Giovanni’s Fish Market, 1001 Front St., Morro Bay.

YOGA PLUS A hybrid of yoga and “stretching” techniques that yield a body that moves and feels amazing. Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10 per session. (415) 516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

ZEN IN MOTION Learn the Shaolin Water Style and other deep breathing and moving meditation techniques with the 2019 Taijiquan Instructor of the Year. Beginners Welcome.Instructor Certification Courses available. Mondays, Wednesdays Call for details. (805) 7017397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

ATASCADERO 4TH OF JULY MUSIC FESTIVAL Celebrate Independence Day lakeside under giant shady oaks with two musical acts during an afternoon of music, food, and drinks. Music starts at 4 p.m. July 4 4 p.m. atascadero4thofjuly. org/. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

BALANCE FLOW Suitable for all levels. This class is meant to benefit the mindbody connection while emphasizing safe and effective alignment as well as breath awareness and relaxation. Please call to register in advance. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $16-$22; $50 membership. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com/fitness/ yoga/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

BLOOM TO BOTTLE: A LAVENDER DISTILLATION WORKSHOP AT HAMBLY FARMS Start your morning in the lavender fields, harvesting fragrant blooms and end the class bottling your own small batch of handcrafted essential oil and hydrosol—then craft a calming lavender foot soak using your freshly made oil. July 5 , 9 a.m.-noon $75. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH KAREN LEARY AT AWAKENING WAYS Experience guided meditations every Wednesday evening in a supportive space. Connect with your inner self and discover peace, healing, and self-awareness. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. (805) 391-4465. awakeningways.org. Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living, 7350 El Camino Real, Ste. 101, Atascadero.

HAMBLY LAVENDER FARM GUIDED EXPERIENCE This one-hour walk about the farm immerses you in the processes of growing, harvesting, and drying this fragrant herb. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

HIIT 45 WITH SARA JORGENSEN A dynamic and fun way to improve strength and cardiovascular conditioning using weights, resistance bands, and body weight. Bring a yoga mat and water. Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. and Mondays, 5:30-6:15 p.m. $15 for members; $25 for guests. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com/ fitness/fitness-classes/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

PASO

ROBLES’ 4TH OF JULY

CELEBRATION The celebration is hosted by the city of Paso Robles and Travel Paso, and includes fireworks, live music, and activities for all ages. July 4 travelpaso.com/events/annual-eventsand-festivals/4th-of-july-in-paso/. Barney Schwartz Park, 2970 Union Road, Paso Robles.

SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS This summer sports camp is geared towards kiddos ages 7 to 12. There will be tennis, pickleball, swimming, and more! Discounted rates are available, please see flyer for pricing variations. MondaysThursdays, 9 a.m.-noon through July 7 (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com/tennis/ kids-camps/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMP FOR KIDS

Summer sports camp for kiddos, ages 5 to 7 years old. Expect tennis, pickleball, games, and more. Discounted rates are available for siblings and multi-week sessions. June 30 -July 3 9 a.m.-noon $180 member/ $198 guest. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com/tennis/kidscamps/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

TAI CHI This course’s instructor has won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $65. (805) 237-3988. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

TEMPLETON RECREATION CONCERTS

IN THE PARK Enjoy 10 weeks of free, live music at Templeton Park this summer— ranging from rock, country, reggae, and pop. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. through Aug. 20 Free. (805) 434-4909. Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton.

TIN CITY BLOCK PARTY Experience a true taste of Tin City in Paso Robles at this block party, where 40 tasting rooms, eateries, and shops will come together.

A ticket includes unlimited wine, beer, and cider tastings, along with small bites, a full dinner catered by our Tin City eateries, live music, and entertainment. June 28 4-8 p.m. $104. my805tix.com. Tin City Annex, Limestone Way, Paso Robles.

YANG STYLE TAI CHI The course’s instructor won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class.

Mondays, Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. $62. (805) 470-3360. Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BEGINNERS HOUSE DANCE CLASS

Learn the foundations of House Dance in a fun, beginner-friendly vibe—groove to soulful beats, unlock dynamic footwork, and flow with freedom. No experience is needed. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. through July 30 $20. 805- 457-2848. christianamarie.com. Studio de Myriam, 3563 Sueldo St., suite N, San Luis Obispo.

BEYOND MINDFULNESS Realize your potential through individualized meditation instruction with an experienced teacher via Zoom. This class is for those who wish to begin a practice or seek to deepen an existing one. Flexible days and times. Certified with IMTA. Email or text for information.

Mondays-Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sliding scale. (559) 905-9274. theartofsilence.net. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CAL HOPE SLO GROUPS AT TMHA

Visit website for full list of weekly Zoom groups available. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays calhopeconnect.org. Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346.

CENTER STAGE SINGING CAMP This singing and performing summer camp is geared towards kids ages 8 to 12. It is greatest showman-themed, and kids will learn how to own their space and use their voice. June 26 9 a.m.-noon and June 27 9 a.m.-noon $275. (805) 458-6440. angelakristinevocalcoaching. com/programs/. Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter School, 1401 San Luis Bay Dr., San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST CONJURERS (SLO

COUNTY MAGIC CLUB) Monthly meeting of magicians of all levels. Please call or email for more info. Meet like-minded folks with an interest in magic, from close-up to stage performances. Last Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. Free. (805) 440-0116. SLO Elks Lodge, 222 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST DIALYSIS ORGAN

TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP Not faith based. All are welcome. Please wear a mask. First Saturday of every month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO, 650 Pismo St., San Luis Obispo.

Send event information to events@newtimesslo.com or submit online.

CIRCUS GYMNASTICS CAMP Dare to fly with gymnastics, circus-themed crafts and games, and educational trivia. All levels are welcome to this camp, geared towards ages 4 to 13. Customizable schedules are available. Through June 27, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $45-$396 depending on which options you choose. (805) 547-1496. performanceathleticsslo. com/camps. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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.

FREE TOURS OF THE MISSION Tour San Luis Obispo’s Spanish Mission, founded in 1772. Come learn its history and about the development of this area. Tours, led by docents, are free at 1:15 p.m Monday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Sundays, 2-2:30 p.m., MondaysSaturdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m. and ThursdaysSaturdays, 11 a.m. through Sept. 1 Free. (657) 465-9182. missionsanluisobispo. org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

GARDEN FOUNDER WALK AND TALK Walk and talk with Eve Vigil in the Botanical Garden each month on the first Wednesday. Free garden tour with paid admission to the Garden. Free for members. No need to RSVP, just show up and enjoy. First Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free with $5 Garden Entry. (805) 541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP A safe place to share feelings of depression with those who suffer and those who have recovered to a full, healthy outlook on life. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. (805) 528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

HOW WE MET: A COMEDY DATING SHOW This is not your average stand-up show or typical reality dating format. Instead, it’s a spectacle where people go on real blind dates in front of a live audience. This show blends “chaos, chemistry, and comedy into one unforgettable night.” June 28 , 8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

LET THERE BE LESBIANS PRESENTS: THE GAY AWAKENING Gay Awakening is about “honoring the moments that helped us realize who we are, the movie scenes, music videos, late-night confessions, and quiet truths that shaped our queer identities.” You can expect a cocktail hour, queer DJs, drinks, and a sea of queers. Get additional details at the link. July 5 , 7 p.m.-midnight $30. slobrew. com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.

LGBTQ+ FED THERAPIST LEAD SUPPORT GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A pro-recovery group offering space to those seeking peer support, all stages of ED recovery. We understand recovery isn’t linear and judgment-free support is crucial. Share, listen, and be part of a community building up each other. First Wednesday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted

by TMHA. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346.

NATURE CONNECTION SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

These weeklong nature camps held on SLO Wild Lands are filled with memorable hikes, epic games, earth arts, skills, stories, song, new friends, and more. Get more info at the link. Mondays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Aug. 4 (805) 541-9900. outsidenow.org/summer. State Parks and Wild Lands, P.O. Box 15918, San Luis Obispo.

ONE DAY RETREAT WITH THE VENERABLE HOL WYE SUNIM Enjoy meditation and dharma talks on “Craving & Ignorance” with Sri Lankan Buddhist monk Hye Wol Sunim, who has a meditation center in Pearblossom, CA. June 28 , 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (805) 709-2227. Crows End Retreat Center, 6430 Squire Court, San Luis Obispo.

PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Puppies (10 weeks to 5 months old) will learn appropriate play style with other pups, acceptable manners with people, tolerance for gentle restraints, confidence with the approach of friendly strangers, and more. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. $25. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/training/. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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. galacc. org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SLO PHILATELIC SOCIETY The SLO Philatelic Society (SLOPS) meets at the SLO Senior Center on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Visitors are welcome. First Tuesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Stamp Collector? The SLO Philatelic Society (SLOPS) meets in the SLO UMC Conference Room on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Visitors welcome. For more info, contact SLOPS at slostampclub@gmail.com. First Tuesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. (805) 801-9112. SLO Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, slocity.org/seniors.

SLO SKIERS MONTHLY MEETING SLO Skiers, a sports and social club for adults, will host its monthly meeting, preceded by a social hour with food and drink. First Tuesday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. through Dec. 2 Free; yearly membership $65. (805) 528-3194. sloskiers.org. Milestone Tavern, 972 Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo.

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 outdoor class which is held in a beautiful setting. Call

or email before attending. Tuesdays, 10-11

a.m. $12. Crows End Retreat, 6430 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

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, San Luis Obispo.

TRANS* TUESDAY A safe space providing peer-to-peer support for trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and questioning people. In-person and Zoom meetings held. Contact tranzcentralcoast@gmail.com for more details. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 541-4252.

WOMEN’S HOLISTIC HEALTH EVENT

Hear from local practitioners and exhibitors who will share valuable holistic health strategies to empower women in achieving optimal whole health. June 28 , 1-4 p.m. $20. (310) 780-8393. my805tix. com. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY AVILA BEACH 4TH OF JULY DOGGIE

PARADE Spend your 4th of July afternoon at the doggie parade and costume contest. Visit the site to register your dog into the parade and get more info. July 4 11 a.m.-noon $8. (805) 6271997. avilabeachcc.com. Avila Beach Promenade, 404 Front St., Avila Beach.

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., Pismo Beach.

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.

COMMUNITY NATIVE GARDEN MONTHLY VOLUNTEER WORKDAY Volunteers accomplish a variety of tasks including pathways maintenance, litter patrol of the garden perimeter, weeding, irrigation system expansion/repairs, pruning, and plantings. Volunteers should bring work gloves, a hat, drinking water, and

FIRE FOURTH

Solvang Rotary’s annual July 4th Parade is set to return to downtown Solvang on Friday at 10 a.m., followed by Santa Ynez Valley Rotary’s Festival and Fireworks at Old Mission Santa Inès until 10 p.m. The parade is free to watch, and festival tickets are $15. Visit solvangusa.com for more details.

tools related to the above activities. First Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 710-3073. Nipomo Native Garden, Camino Caballo at Osage, Nipomo.

FIND WALDO LOCAL IN ARROYO

GRANDE Staring July 1, join the hunt to find Waldo in local businesses in Arroyo Grande. To participate, pick up a stamp card from Monarch Books. The first 125 seekers who get 10 stamps can return to Monarch Books for a Waldo sticker and a coupon. Seekers who collect 20 or more stamps will have the opportunity to enter a grand-prize drawing. July 1 -31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. (805) 668-6300. monarchbooks805.com. Monarch Books, 201 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande.

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY The fireworks will be launched off the Pismo Pier for all to enjoy. July 4 9 p.m. pismobeach. org/1013/Fourth-of-July. Pismo Beach Pier, West end of Pomeroy, Pismo Beach. 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.

SUMMER SENIOR BASH WITH BRIDGE OF HOPE AGING IN PLACE SOLUTIONS Head to Edwards Barn in Nipomo for

Bridge of Hope’s Summer Senior Bash. There will be vendors, food, games, music, and a silent auction. June 28 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (805) 878-0063. abridgeofhope. org/summer-senior-bash/. Edwards Barn, 1095 Pomeroy Road, Nipomo.

SURF LESSONS ALL SUMMER LONG

Learn to surf with Sandbar Surf School. All equipment is provided, including a surfboard, wetsuit, and leash. You must pre-register. Through Aug. 31, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $60. (805) 835-7873. sandbarsurf.com. Addie Street Surfer Parking Lot, Addie Street, Pismo Beach.

WEEKLY WATER SAFETY LESSONS

Facility advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to register over the phone. Mondays-Fridays $160-$190. (805) 4816399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool. com.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

SOLVANG JULY 4TH PARADE AND FIREWORKS Solvang Rotary’s annual July 4th Parade returns to downtown Solvang, followed by Santa Ynez Valley Rotary’s Festival and Fireworks at Old Mission Santa Ines. July 4 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Parade is free to spectate; festival is ticketed. (805) 465-7298. solvangusa. com/solvang-events-calendar. Old Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang.

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.

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA NIGHTS Join every Friday for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and festivities at the Pizza Nook at Cambria Pines Lodge. Fridays, 4-7 p.m. through June 27 (805) 924-3353. cambriapineslodge.com/events/onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

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.

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-walkingtour/. 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.

HEAD GAMES TRIVIA NIGHT Live multimedia trivia every Wednesday. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to six players. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. headgamestrivia.com. Antigua Brewing, 1009 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 242-1167.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS All the improv you see will be on the spot from your audience suggestions. First Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. (805) 540-8300. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo.

LUNCHTIME IN THE GARDEN The UC Master Gardener SLO demo garden is open to the public. Bring your lunch, tour the garden, and ask questions. See what’s in bloom. First Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Sept. 3 Free. (805) 781-5939. ucanr.edu/ sites/mgslo/. Garden of the Seven Sisters Demonstration Garden, 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo.

PIÑATAS ON THE PATIO What is more festive than a piñata? Join for some brunch drinks and a couple of good hits to a piñata (or two). Good times and goofy prices promised. Turns will be determined on a first come, first served basis. First Sunday of every month Free. SLO Public Market, South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., 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 AVILA BEACH 4TH OF JULY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Enjoy a pancake breakfast prepared by members of the Board of Directors of the Avila Beach Civic Association and volunteers. Get tickets and more info to this morning celebration at the link. July 4 8:30-10 a.m. $13. my805tix.com. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach. TRIVIA NIGHT Join BrainStew Trivia for a hilariously witty evening of trivia in Pismo. Teams of 1 to 4 people. Prizes awarded to the first and second place teams. Kitchen is open until 7:30 p.m. for brain fuel. Beer, cider, wine, and nonalcoholic options available. First Thursday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free to play. (805) 295-6171. kulturhausbrewing.com. Kulturhaus Brewing Company, 779 Price St., Pismo Beach. ∆

Arts

Debbie Gedayloo’s felted wool art show closes June 30 in Gallery at Marina Square

Self-taught fiber artist Debbie Gedayloo has a brilliant motto: “We can be perfect, or we can make art.” She understands that the pursuit of perfection can prevent us from experiencing the joy of creation.

“I love the tactile nature of the fibers and their ability to lend themselves to both the realistic and playful,” she said in her artist’s statement. “Needle felting allows for sculpting the fibers and creating 3D pieces, which speaks to my interest in engineering and natural forms. It’s wonderful to sit with the fibers and create every day, and the added level of joy experienced by sharing with others heightens the creative process.”

Her work is currently on display at Morro Bay’s Gallery at Marina Square, where she’s one of this month’s featured artists. If you want to see the work, hurry. Her show hangs through Monday, June 30. The gallery is located at 601 Embarcadero, suite 10, open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SLO County Libraries invite the public to the summer reading challenge

Longer days and fewer responsibilities make summer the perfect reading season, and you’re invited to visit your favorite San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries branch to pick up a “‘Summer at the Library’ guide that includes the annual Summer Reading Challenge and a map of fun things to see and do this summer,” County Libraries announced.

The summer fun is not just for kids. Teens and adults can also participate and see all that their local libraries have to offer, and the good news is “audiobooks, cookbooks, short books, long books, picture books, poetry books, and easy books, and hard books” all count toward logging your reading hours for prizes like a 100 percent cotton “SLO Curious” tote bag (20 hours). Reading as few as five hours gives kids a spin on a prize wheel to win stickers, bookmarks, and more. Ten hours of reading gets you a new book to keep.

As a bonus, you can participate in The Quail Trail: a cabinet of curiosities awaiting your explorations at all 14 SLO County Library branches. The challenge runs through Aug. 9. Visit slolibrary.org for more information.

“Every summer, thousands of people take the challenge by tracking their reading and sharing their progress with us,” said Erica Thatcher, engagement and marketing coordinator for the libraries.

“Summer is our time to celebrate books and to show readers we appreciate them.” ∆

—Glen Starkey

BY GLEN STARKEY

Writing life

Local author Cate Touryan’s debut novel conjures a fully realized world

Eden Mae Lewis is a 14-year-old with a lot on her mind. Her parents moved her to Harford Beach, California, from Texas, so she’s a twangy-voiced new kid in a very insular beach town. Her parents have since separated because her professor father wanted her severely disabled brother, Dex, institutionalized, and her nurse mother refused. Caring for Dex often falls upon Eden’s young shoulders.

As much of an outsider as Eden is, the small town recently grew by two more outsiders— supposedly Russians, an uncle and his mysterious niece—followed by a crime wave of theft, church desecration, and a murdered seal pup. Eden’s determined to get to the bottom of it, but her only friend, Hollis Sweet, thinks she’s jumping to conclusions. Such is the setup for local author Cate Touryan’s debut novel, Turning Toward Eden e novel, released in May, was 25 years in the making, slowed by Touryan’s English bachelor’s and master’s degrees, family (she’s married with two nowadult daughters), law school, and teaching career.

“ e writing took second place to raising my children and having a family,” she explained at Scout Co ee on Foothill Boulevard over cold drinks. “I would pick it up and put it back, pick it up, put it back—that kind of thing.”

e process was also slowed by the fact that Touryan aspired to create literature. ough ostensibly billed as a young adult novel, Turning Toward Eden’s prose is dense and richly detailed, with a nonlinear plotline. It requires a certain amount of close reading, but its rewards are vast: a detailed, immersive world; three-dimensional characters, especially Eden and her complex inner life; a thorny, layered mystery; and a distinctive sense of time and place.

Set in 1971 and located in a ctionalized version of Avila Beach (the author lived in the real Avila when her parents moved to SLO County in 1970),

Buy the book, meet the author

Cate Touryan recently released Turning Toward Eden , her debut novel she calls “a retro seaside adventure woven with friendship and faith, set in a fictional Avila Beach.” Available in both SLO’s Barnes & Noble and Morro Bay’s Coalesce Bookstore, you can find her book online on amazon. com. Later this summer, on Saturday, Aug. 2, Touryan will sign copies of her book in Coalesce Bookstore from 1 to 3 p.m.

Find out more about the author, her various other works, and sign up for her newsletter at catetouryan.com.

the story unfolds somewhat slowly … until it becomes a relentless page-turner leading up to its intense climax, which is in turn followed by explanatory denouements as the layers of mystery are nally revealed.

Southern Gothic elements mix with that quintessential ’70s California beach vibe, so Turning Toward Eden is unusual to say the least. ink William Faulkner and Eudora Welty mashed up with Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, and Joan Didion.

You can hear Faulkner’s in uence in Eden’s inner dialog: “Not much for hearing folks talk, Hollis wasn’t much for talking ’bout folks either, so I kept my musings to myself, swatting at a cloud of ies. And what I was musing was that maybe she was a witch, just like they said. Better a witch than the sister of a half-wit, even if it wasn’t charitable to rumor. And rumor was that we had Soviet spies in our midst.”

e somewhat discordant mash-up can take some getting used to. Eden’s Southern dialect seems out of place in California. But Touryan’s own family is a mixed bag. Her father, who moved the family here to work at Cal Poly, was raised in the South and still has family in Louisiana; her mother was an immigrant from Jerusalem, an Armenian who had never been to the U.S. until she was married. Touryan herself was born in Beirut. As she notes, “truth is stranger than ction. If it happens in real life, why wouldn’t it happen in [Eden’s] life, right?”

Once you settle into the story’s grooves, it reads like a modern novel with all its complexities.

“You probably notice after reading that it’s not your conventional genre,” Touryan admitted. “It doesn’t have the conventional tropes. It doesn’t go in a linear fashion. So, for me, writing wasn’t about, ‘Let’s just turn out a commercial novel that’s going to hit, just do one like an assembly line, one every six months.’ It’s much more about art for me— creating art—and trying to do something of real signi cance and merit. So, it was worth it to me to take my time.”

Taking her time paid o . Touryan was thrilled to report that her debut was “named the No. 1 Hot New Release in Teen & Young Adult Historical Mysteries and rillers on Amazon. Its broad category is Genre Fiction, Coming of Age—not YA, because it’s a crossover. As of this hour, it is ranked No. 9 on the best-seller list for the YA subcategory.”

In addition to Touryan’s general family dynamics, other elements of her life have also found their way into her work. Her half-brother is disabled and wheelchair-bound like her character Dex. She remembers the Soviet ballet dancer defections of the 1970s, which also play into her novel’s plotline and add to the historical ction element in her novel. All of her real-life experiences and memories woven into the story lend her book a sense of realism.

“I have no imagination whatsoever,” she joked. “But I’m really drawn to people and their stories. So many other authors are very good at plot, and they see the story arc, and I don’t. I see people. And I see the stories and the ingredients that went into those people, and I’m really intrigued by that. I want to understand how that all came together and why they made the choices they made and how the cause and e ect of their choice created the next one.

“I would say that I take a lot of inspiration from people in my life, situations in my life, and then if I have any imagination at all, it’s asking, ‘What was that about?’” ∆

Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@ newtimesslo.com.

SLOCAL Local author Cate Touryan, the nom de plume for SLO High (1974) and Cal Poly (1979) graduate Ann Neumann, recently released her debut novel, Turning Toward Eden, set in a fictionalized Avila Beach in 1971.

SOUTHERN GOTHIC MEETS ’70S CALIFORNIA Turning Toward Eden introduces us to Texas transplant Eden Mae Lewis, a 14-year-old living on the Central Coast who spends her time solving a minor crime wave.

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anny Boyle (Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire) directs this third installment of the zombie franchise. Original writer Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation, Civil War) returns to pen this coming-of-age threequel about Spike (Al e Williams), a 12-yearold living on a protected isle with a small community of Rage Virus survivors. His father, Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), decides it’s time for his son to face and kill one of the infected on the mainland, so, against Isla’s (Jodie Comer), Spike’s ill mother, wishes, Spike and Jamie set o across the low-tide causeway for Spike’s rite of passage. Once there, however, Spike begins to unravel secrets that may o er hope for his sick mother. (115 min.)

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What’s it rated? R

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 Technically, it’s only 23 years later from the 2002 original lm, but who’s counting when a horror lm is this engaging? is story is very much focused on the kiddos. It opens with a group of children being overrun by esh eating zombies, with one little boy escaping with his minister father’s gold cross. He shows up again later. e main story is Spike’s, and we see his horrorlled world through his eyes. Intrigued by a distant re on the mainland, he learns that it continually burns thanks to Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes), who Spike’s dad assures him is crazy as a loon. But Spike, desperate to help his mother, is determined to seek out Dr. Kelson, which begins the lm’s central adventure. Lots of gore, lots of heart, and lots of tension await. is is a worthy entry into this groundbreaking series that reinvented the zombie genre.

Anna Spike’s earnest hope to help his mom drives the story and drives his gutsy but arguably foolish decision to head to the mainland. Spike’s story starts with his rite of passage—killing an infected on the

ECHO VALLEY

What’s it rated? R When? 2025

Where’s it showing? Apple TV+

Julianne Moore gives a quiet, simmering performance as Kate, a woman in the wake of tragedy who’s isolated herself into a life of training horses and awaiting the next time her daughter, Claire (Sydney Sweeney), shows up looking for drug money. When Claire shows up on her doorstep with a body and a story of abuse, Kate jumps into action to keep her daughter out of trouble, instead putting herself in the line of fire.

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JUST SAY NO When her drug addict daughter, Claire (Sydney Sweeney, left) comes asking for help, Kate (Julianne Moore) must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect her, in Echo Valley, streaming on Apple TV+.

mainland—with his father. e two barely make it back home, but their village is ready to celebrate. Spike is soon disheartened by his father, who he realizes is boasting about falsehoods and sneaking around behind his ailing mother’s back. It seems Spike needs to distance himself from his dad in order to gain the gumption to save his mom, and his journey to do so is earnest and heart-pounding as they meet infected and uninfected along the way. Isla slips in and out of mental clarity, and their journey to Dr. Kelson is full of danger. Along the way they meet Erik (Edvin Ryding), a Swedish soldier who’s the last of his troop to survive. ere’s also a new breed of infected out there: Alphas. ese dudes are seriously hard to kill. Danny Boyle and Alex Garland know what they’re doing with these lms, and this follow-up proves to be a worthy third helping of the 28 franchise. I’m ready for more. Glen at’s good, because there are two more coming. Director Nia DaCosta

Kate’s story gets more complicated when shady characters start showing up at her door, threatening to reveal her secrets. She’ll stop at nothing to protect her daughter, but we begin to question whether her daughter deserves such unwavering devotion. What does Claire know that she doesn’t, and at what point do you trust an untrustworthy character because they’re your child?

This dark, mysterious tale unfurls as a slow burn and leaves its audience unsettled and hollowed. How much Kate cares for Claire and how little Claire considers her mother battle each other. Echo Valley is certainly worth a stream when you’re in the mood for a moody murder mystery. Sweeney and Moore both give nuanced performances, and the twists are truly surprising. (104 min.)

—Anna

CLEANER

What’s it rated? R When? 2025

Where’s it showing? Max

M(Candyman 2020) is releasing the Garlandwritten 28 Years Later: e Bone Temple in January of 2026, and Garland also signed on for another so far unnamed sequel, this one directed by Boyle. e Bone Temple must refer to the macabre but oddly poignant memento mori constructed by Dr. Kelson from all the bones he collects and cleans for display. He’s wrapped trees in femur bones and created a tower of human skulls. Fiennes is terri c as Kelson, who’s gently resigned to the state of the world. He knows he, like everyone, will eventually die, but his Bone Temple is a way to remember the dead. Anna Fiennes and Williams are both stellar. I’m looking forward to the next installment. As for this lm, it’s worth seeing on the big screen. ∆

Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

ichael Campell has directed terrific films such as GoldenEye (1995), The Mask of Zorro (1998), and Casino Royal (2006), but his latest isn’t among his best. Cleaner is, however, a serviceable action adventure in the vein of Die Hard (1988).

Former soldier Joey is having a rough day. She’s late for work when she gets a call that her autistic brother, Michael (Matthew Tucker), is being kicked out of another care facility

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for hacking their system and exposing fiscal malfeasance. She has no choice but to bring Michael to Agnian Energy Company, where she’s a skyscraper window cleaner. Things go wrong when Earth Revolution, an environmental activist group led by Marcus Blake (Clive Owens), infiltrates a shareholder gala, holding everyone hostage and demanding they admit their environmental misdeeds. Things go from bad to worse when Noah (Taz Skylar), a member of Earth Revolution who had been posing as Joey’s fellow window cleaner, escalates the situation into potential terrorism by setting explosives wearing a dead man’s switch. With Joey trapped outside the

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RUN FOR YOUR LIVES Twelve-year-old Spike (Alfie Williams) and his father, Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), must elude flesh-eating zombies in 28 Years Later, screening in local theaters.

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Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

Surf’s up

Rod & Hammer Rock hosts a daylong party

Locals unite for Rod & Hammer Rock’s daylong second annual Surf Block Party this Saturday, June 28, which will feature live music, local market vendors, family fun, and surf food and drink specials.

“This all-ages celebration is your front-row ticket to the best of California’s summer spirit,” the venue announced. “Our vendor village will feature a curated mix of Central Coast favorites, including local surf shops, surf-inspired clothing brands, artisan jewelry makers, surf art, and more! It’s the perfect place to find something unique while soaking in the laid-back beach-town energy.”

Music on the free outdoor stage runs from noon to 7 p.m., starting at noon with Riley & Sage, followed by the soulgrass sounds of Miss Leo & Her Feller at 1:30 p.m. Acoustic string trio The Salty Suites brings their energetic Americana music at 3:30 p.m. The outside stage headliner is Ventura rock act Shaky Feelin’. They mix elements of reggae, bluegrass, and funk into their sound. See them from 5:30 to 7 p.m., but don’t leave yet. The night is just getting started.

The doors open at 7 p.m. for the main stage show featuring local soul and rock act

Próxima Parada (8 p.m.; all ages; $32.36 at ticketweb.com) with pop singer-songwriter

Antonio Barret opening.

“Our biggest news is just getting ready for another tour this year,” Próxima Parada frontman Nick Larson told me via email.

“Then we’ll record another album after that. Not sure if it’s worth mentioning, but our song ‘Musta Been a Ghost’ is currently at 57 million plays on Spotify, and we’ve got about 800,000 monthly listeners worldwide on Spotify.”

As successful as they’ve become, Larson is quick to admit they’re not getting rich off Spotify.

“Streaming revenue is not enough to live on alone, so touring, merch sales, etc., are important and necessary. This will be our only show in SLO County this year. We’re planning something extra special for SLO for next year.”

OK, Próxima fans, get ’em while they’re here before they take off on another tour with stops in Nashville, South Carolina, Phoenix, Seattle, Boston, and more.

“Our Surf Block Party is all about bringing people together to celebrate summer, music, and California’s laid-back lifestyle,” Rodney “Rod” Cegelski, co-founder of Rod & Hammer, said. “From families and surf lovers to music fans and whiskey sippers— everyone’s welcome!”

Live Music

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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.

BURLEY THISTLES LIVE Burley Thistles is an alternative rock band known for their guitar-driven sound and memorable songs. Hear them live, as they blend heartland rock with classic rock influences. June 28 6-9 p.m. Schooners Cayucos, 171 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos, (805) 995-3883.

CLUB DV8: ‘80S PARTY 4TH OF JULY

EVE BASH! Club DV8, the SLO County ‘80s-era dance music group is set to

cover select hits from the ‘80s combining guitars and synths with a solid rhythm section. Audience members can expect tracks from David Bowie, The Cars, INXS, The Cure, MJ, and many more. July 3 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. thesirenmorrobay.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312.

THE DARRELL VOSS TRIO WITH SUNNY WRIGHT AT ROBIN’S RESTAURANT Join The Darrell Voss Trio and Sunny Wright for great jazz, blues, and food in Robin’s Garden. June 30, 5:30-8 p.m. $7. (805) 927-5007. robinsrestaurant.com/. Robin’s Restaurant, 4095 Burton Drive, Cambria.

DEKE DICKERSON & THE WHIPPERSNAPPERS Dance and groove to an evening of live music from Deke Dickerson & the Whippersnappers. They are set to blend their styles of vintage country, rockabilly, surf, blues, and garage rock into one unforgettable night. Get

Am I the only one who misses ’80s and ’90s MTV, where I was introduced to unhinged bands like Primus and tracks like “Jerry Was a Race Car Driver” and “Tommy the Cat” from their 1991 major label debut Sailing the Seas of Cheese? By 1993, Primus was headlining Lollapalooza.

Tap into my bout of nostalgia when Primus plays Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 5 (doors at 6:30, show 8 p.m.; all ages; $74.25 to $312.10 at ticketmaster. com) with garage rock revivalist and multiinstrumentalist Ty Segall opening.

According to organizers, “Primus will return this summer with the Onward & Upward Tour—an expansive, coast-to-coast trek that marks an exciting new chapter for the band. The tour not only brings the trio’s signature blend of musical innovation back to stages nationwide, but also introduces fans to drummer John Hoffman, whose recent addition to the lineup brings a renewed sense of energy, experimentation, and groove to the legendary outfit.”

Added Claypool in press materials, “Hitting the road this summer with Hoffer

tickets at the link. June 28 , 7:30-10 p.m. $15. thesirenmorrobay.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312.

DEKE DICKERSON & THE WHIPPERSNAPPERS WITH BRACERO SOCIAL CLUB Hear Deke Dickerson & the Whippersnappers blend vintage country, rockabilly, surf, blues, and garage rock styles. Get tickets and more info about the band at the link. June 28 , 7:30-10 p.m. $15. thesirenmorrobay.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312. KIKIMORA (FREE 4TH OF JULY PARTY)

Kikimora, the 5-piece collective hailing from El Paso, Texas, is celebrated for their genre-defying fusion of funk, jazz, neosoul, and R&B. Kikimora draws inspiration from artists like Sade, Jamiroquai, and Hiatus Kaiyote, and are set to take the stage at The Siren. July 4 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free. thesirenmorrobay.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312.

LISTENING AS RITUAL Group listening sessions with musician/musicologist Ben Gerstein. Explore remarkable recordings of world music, nature field recording, western classical and contemporary, and jazz, sharing and discussing inspiration and perspectives on the expressive power of peoples, cultures, animals and habitats through sonic experience. Every other Monday, 7-8:15 p.m. $10-$15 donation. (805) 305-1229. leftcoastartstudio.com/. Left Coast Art Studio, 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos. MELODIES FOR MOONSTONERSFOREVER GREEN Forever Green will be performing their unique multi-genre blend of softrock fusion, acoustic/ electronic original tunes, and fun cover songs at Moonstone Cellars in Cambria. Hear them live! June 29, 2-4 p.m. moonstonecellars.com/ eventslist/2025/06/29. Moonstone

at the helm! This fiery, cheerful, octopus-like drummer from Shreveport, Louisiana, has breathed a very potent breath of freshness into this band we all call Primus. While splitting the drum duties of his first gig with the mighty Danny Carey down in the Dominican Republic, John ‘Hoffer’ Hoffman has launched himself into the Primus world with all guns-a-blazin’.”

The Historic Fremont Theater

Planet Perreo kicks off the Fremont’s week on Friday, June 27 (9 p.m.; 18-andolder; $24.69 at prekindle.com), and I’ll let organizers explain what the heck this is.

“Welcome to Planet Perreo, where the pulse of Reggaeton meets the mystery of the cosmos! Our touring dance party is not just an event; it’s an extraterrestrial journey through Perreo. As we tour across the U.S., we bring a unique, alien-themed party atmosphere that’s out of this world, literally.”

The tribute band trend continues with Journey USA on Saturday, June 28 (doors at 7, 8 p.m.; all ages; $42.72 to $52.50 at

Cellars, 812 Cornwall St, Cambria, (805) 927-9466.

MORRO BAY WHITE CAPS COMMUNITY BAND, MUSIC BY THE SEA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The Morro Bay White Caps Community Band will perform four concerts on the South T-Pier featuring jazz, classical, rock, and pop music. June 28 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free, Donations accepted. (805) 459-9543. morrobaywhitecaps.com. Morro Bay S. T Pier, 1185 Embarcadero, 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.

PROM KING (FREE AFTERNOON DANCE PARTY) Prom King was born in San

Luis Obispo to two moms and two dads “who love their rock spiked with a shot of punk, always danceable and very sing (or shout)-alongable.” Hear the group live and dance along at The Siren. June 28 , 2-5 p.m. Free. thesirenmorrobay.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312.

SHANTY SING Bring a song. Learn a song. Sing along! The Morro Bay Shanty Project will lead this shanty sing along event. No experience is needed, and all are welcome. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon through Oct. 25 Free. (805) 225-6571. m.facebook.com/story. php?story_fbid=pfbid0XU2CETCDiomA H5zp2XeQ9eswFTfFnScXaXZSpDX31Wp mXAZznYdQsZ7MuwVuMzpQl&id=1000 95006873277&mibextid=wwXIfr. Morro Bay Maritime Museum, 1154 Front St., Morro Bay.

Vina Robles coming in hot

LOCALS RULE Local soul and rock act Próxima Parada headlines Rod & Hammer Rock’s daylong Surf Block Party on June 28

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BADASS BASS Primus, led by vocalist and bassist Les Claypool (center), plays Vina Robles Amphitheatre on July 5

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prekindle.com). The band claims they’re “the closest thing to ’70s and ’80s Journey music you’ll ever hear! Start with a singer who was hired to do vocal work for Steve Perry during his solo career. Add the rest of the band—a guitarist who played and penned multiple hits for Grammy nominee Great White in the ’80s MTV era, a drummer who also toured with Great White, and a veteran multiinstrumentalist with three appearances on AXS TV’s World’s Greatest Tribute Bands, the thundering precision of bassist Jeffrey Bretz— and you have Journey USA!”

Hear hits such as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” “Separate Ways,” and “Any Way You Want It.”

Numbskull and Good Medicine Present

For fans of ’80s and ’90s alt-rock, David Lowery is a legend. The frontman for both Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker is responsible for absurdist gems such as “Take the Skinheads Bowling,” “The Day That Lassie Went to the Moon,” and “(I Was Born in a) Laundromat.” These iconic tracks are fun in ways that are missing from most rock music today.

Lowery released his first solo album, The Palace Guards, in 2011 and has since put out five more, most recently 2025’s Fathers, Sons and Brothers. In the streaming era, he’s found a way to earn a living and raise a middle finger to the predatory streaming platforms who pay the musicians a pittance.

According to his curriculum vitae, “In 2019, Lowery began releasing a series of loosely autobiographical albums, including In the Shadow of the Bull (2019), Leaving Key Member Clause (2021), and Vending Machine (2023). These albums are currently only available in physical formats or via Bandcamp

and are not available on streaming services. Originally intended as an experiment, the limited release strategy generated revenues that far exceeded what would be expected from a streaming release. Thus, Lowery has continued in this manner, as apparently in the streaming age, less is more.”

Love it! Of course, it helps to be David Lowery and have an established fan base.

David Lowery plays Club Car Bar on Saturday, June 28 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $36.77 at goodmedicinepresents.com) with singersongwriter Megan Slankard opening.

David Lowery, singer from Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker, plays Club Car Bar on June 28 COURTESY PHOTO

The Siren’s call

How to describe Tracorum? They call their sound “a piano fueled blend of Southern rock, soul, honky-tonk, and roots Americana” with “elements of funk, Caribbean, and gospel stomp,” and they’re playing The Siren on Friday, June 27 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; free).

“At the end of the day, we’re a rock ’n’ roll band in the truest sense,” pianist and vocalist Fletcher Nielsen explained in press materials. “We thrive on a diversity of sound because it’s an honest representation of where we collectively come from as people. In one show we might musically visit New Orleans, the Appalachian Mountains, Delta blues, church, psychedelic ’60s, England’s rock heroes, say hello to Dylan and Willie Nelson, drop Parliament/Funkadelic a bone, and end up in Jamaica with a final stop in Memphis via southern Georgia.”

Also this week at The Siren, check out rockabilly, country, and Western swing act Deke Dickerson & the Whippersnappers on Saturday, June 28 (7:30 p.m.; 21-andolder; $15.30 at tixr.com) with Bracero Social Club opening. Dickerson is a true guitar hero and has several unusual custom models, including a four-neck. The veteran of the SoCal roots music scene and has toured in various combos, including the Dave and Deke Combo and Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics.

TRACORUM: NEW ORLEANS ROCK, SOUL, AND BOOGIE Hear Tracorum perform live, and blend southern rock, soul, honky tonk, and roots americana with a funk, latin-caribbean and gospel rythyms. Led by New Orleans flavored pianist and singer Fletcher Nielsen, “great songwriting, classic R&B and soulful vocals are the backbone of this all-star bay area band that has won the hearts of fans worldwide with their spirit filled, energy charged, eclectic live shows.” June 27 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free. thesirenmorrobay.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

ACOUSTIC SATURDAY Emmy Flo, a singersongwriter from the Central Coast, will be a breath of fresh air in the tasting garden. Hear her live! June 28 1-4 p.m. Free. (805) 239-8904. midnightcellars.com/Visit-Us/ Winery-Events. Midnight Cellars, 2925 Anderson Road, Paso Robles.

THE BOYS OF SUMMER: MUSIC OF THE EAGLES - ATASCADERO Enjoy a night of pure nostalgia with Eagles tribute band The Boys of Summer. Get tickets at the link. June 29 3-6 p.m. $18. my805tix. com. Blast and Brew, 7935 San Luis Ave., Atascadero.

Club DV8 plays an ’80s party on Wednesday, July 3 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $5 at the door). The local ’80s dance group covers select hits that combine the signature ’80s guitar and synths instrumentation. Expect to hear songs by David Bowie, The Cars, INXS, The Cure, Michael Jackson, and more.

More music …

Concerts in the Plaza continues this Friday, June 27, with acoustic indie rock opening act Holding Pattern at 5 p.m., followed by funk headliner Vince Cimo’s Hot Fire from 6 to 8 p.m., in Mission Plaza. Last week’s opening concert was packed.

Come join your friends and neighbors. The Bald Spots will perform their only scheduled 2025 public performance on Saturday, June 28, in the Oceano/Five Cities Elks Lodge (410 Air Park Drive, Oceano; doors at 4 p.m., show at 5; open to the public; $19 presale by calling (805) 4892504, Ext. 2; $15 at the door). Expect to hear doo-wop songs of the ’50s and ’60s mixed with humorous insights into American life and music.

CASS BARREL ROOM CONCERT: UNFINISHED WITH THE BEATLES

Join us for this Monthly Concert Series, where wine is available by the glass and by the bottle, along with a selection of Barrelhouse Beer and soft drinks. Head to the link for more info. July 6 , 4 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

DOMKRAFT, HOWLING GIANT & PARASITE CASTE AT DARK NECTAR

DOMKRAFT, hailing from Stokholm, Sweden, will perform live, along with Nashville’s Howling Giant with support from Parasite Caste, from Bakersfield. June 30, 9 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Dark Nectar Coffee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero, (805) 835-1988.

FLEETWOOD DREAMS IN CONCERT

Fleetwood Dreams will transport you down memory lane with tracks from the legendary Fleetwood Mac’s discography. Get tickets and hear them live. June 28 7 p.m. $25. my805tix.com. Sol De Paso, 825 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles.

FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT: PICNIC CONCERT Listen to celtic, folk, and world music by Four Shillings Short at this outdoor house concert in Atascadero. The band plays with a collection of world instruments, including a dulcimer, mandolin, tinwhistle, banjo, guitar, and

a krumhorn. Bring your own picnic and lawn chairs. Tickets and more information is available at the link. June 29, 5-8 p.m. $20. my805tix.com. ASTARA, 17400 Oak Rd., Atascadero.

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.

GRAND LIQUIDATOR Grand Liquidator will play live at Hubba Wines in Tin City. June 27 5-9 p.m. $5.00 Donation. (805) 550-8190. hubbawines.com/Events. Hubba Wines, 2929 Limestone Way, Paso Robles.

HUBBA WINES 2025 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Head to Hubba Wines in Tin City for live music featuring local bands every Friday evening. Wine and food available for purchase. Fridays, 5-9 p.m. through Aug. 29 $5 donation. (805) 550-8190. hubbawines.com/Events. Hubba Wines, 2929 Limestone Way, Paso Robles.

JUNE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT BARTON FAMILY ESTATE Join every Friday in June for live music to kick off the

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The Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club presents The Sierra Stompers on Sunday, June 29, in the Pismo Beach Vets Hall (12:30 to 5 p.m.; all ages; $15 at the door). Formed in 2023 to celebrate California traditional jazz, the Stompers have earned a reputation as “The hottest band on the West Coast!” Local ensemble The Decomposing Brass Quintet opens the show.

On Thursday, July 3, Dirty Cello returns to town for a show at Paso’s The Pour House (7 p.m.; $12.50 presale at bit.ly/dirtycello_pasoroblesjuly3). “There’s a rhythm section, vocals, and everything you would expect from a rock band, but no lead guitar—that’s what the cello is for,” bandleader Rebecca Roudman explained. “Years of classical study let me take my classical chops and apply them to rock and blues.” ∆

Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

weekend. More info can be found at the link. June 27 5-8:30 p.m. (805) 237-0771. bartonfamilywines.com/events/detail/ Summer-concert-series-june6-2025/. Barton Family Wines, 2174 Highway 46 West, 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.

MUSIC AT HALTER RANCH WINERY WITH SUNNY WRIGHT AND JAKE ODELL

- JAZZ, BLUES, AND SOUL Hear jazz, blues and soul by vocalist Sunny Wright and guitarist Jake Odell, while wine tasting and eating lunch. July 6 , 12-3 p.m. Free. (805) 226-9455. halterranch.com/. Halter Ranch Vineyard, 8910 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by The Journals 805 (John and Dylan Krause). Mondays, 9 p.m. Pine Street Saloon, 1234 Pine St., Paso Robles.

SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR

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.

SOUL AT SENSORIO PASO ROBLES WITH SUNNY AND THE WRIGHT TONES Get your dance moves going with Sunny and The Wright Tones before you tour the beautiful Interactive Lights of Sensorio, eat at the taco truck, and enjoy the full bar and coffee. June 27, 6:45-9:45 p.m. $30-$65 pp. (805) 2264287. sensoriopaso.com/. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC Taste wine and check out Keilo Smith, who performs a large variety of upbeat cover tunes from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s. July 6 1-4 p.m. Free. 805239804. midnightcellars. com/Visit-Us/Winery-Events. Midnight Cellars, 2925 Anderson Road, Paso Robles.

SUNNY AND THE WRIGHT TONES: R&B AND SOUL LIVE AT SENSORIO! Listen to live R&B and soul tunes on the Lawn at Sensorio with Sunny and The Wright Tones. June 27 6:45-9:45 p.m. $30-$65. (805) 226-4267. sensoriopaso.com/. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

TUESDAYS IN THE PARK: FREE ATASCADERO COMMUNITY BAND

CONCERTS Enjoy these fabulous free community band concerts with different music and conductors weekly! Bring your lawn chair and snacks. Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. through Aug. 19 Free. atascaderoband. org. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BRASS MASH FIRST THURSDAY JULY 2025 Hear the iconic Brass Mash band live at Liquid Gravity. Tickets and more information is available at the link. July 3 , 6-10 p.m. $24. my805tix.com. Liquid Gravity Brewing Company, 675 Clarion Ct., San Luis Obispo, (805) 457-4677.

CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA: AFTER PARTY SERIES Enjoy free live music in downtown SLO every Friday, immediately following the Concerts in the Plaza. The concerts are 21+. June 27, 8:30 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

JOURNEY USA Enjoy the hits of Journey from this tribute act. All ages welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. June 28 , 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600, fremontslo.com.

STARKEY from page 25

LIVE MUSIC from page 24

SONIC JOURNEY Tracorum brings their eclectic mix of rock, soul, and boogie to The Siren on June 27.

DEVIATE Talented cover band Club DV8 plays an ’80s party at The Siren on July 3

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SIREN

THREE RIVERS JAZZ The Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club presents The Sierra Stompers on June 29, at the Pismo Beach Vets Hall.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SIERRA STOMPERS

STYLE MASTERS Rockabilly, Western swing, and country artists Deke Dickerson & the Whippersnappers play The Siren on June 28

PHOTO COURTESY OF DEKE

PLANET PERREO Planet Perreo, the touring, alien-themed dance party is not just an event; “it’s an extraterrestrial journey through Perreo.” Don’t miss out!

June 27 9 p.m. $25. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600.

PROXIMA PARADA: SURF BLOCK

PARTY Participate in this day filled with sun-soaked fun. Immerse yourself in the Central Coast surf culture with an array of local vendors and delicious food. Enjoying music from the outdoor stage is free, but a ticket must be purchased for the evening Proxima Parada show. June 28 , noon $33. slobrew.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.

VINCE CIMO’S HOT FIRE & HOLDING

PATTERN AT CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA

Hear Holding Pattern and Hot Fire live, and head to the after party at Libertine Brewing Co. with Club DV8 at 8:30 p.m.

June 27 5 p.m. Mission Plaza, Downtown, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

2025 LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE CONCERT SERIES Head to the Point San Luis Lighthouse in Avila Beach for Saturday afternoon concerts. Get tickets and more info at the link. June 28 - Oct. 11 $28. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

4TH OF JULY SUMMER CONCERT CELEBRATION Come celebrate the 4th of July at the free Arroyo Grande Summer Concert Series! There will be a flag presentation, along with a performance

of the National Anthem, two live bands, food, drinks, and more! July 4 10:30 a.m.4 p.m. Free. (805) 473-5472. arroyogrande. org. Heritage Square Park, 201 Nelson St., Arroyo Grande.

ARROYO GRANDE SUMMER CONCERT

SERIES These free concerts will begin on July 4 and run every Sunday until September 21. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. through Sept. 21 Free. (805) 473-5472. arroyogrande.org/events. Heritage Square Park, 201 Nelson St., Arroyo Grande.

BASIN STREET REGULARS PRESENTS: THE SIERRA STOMPERS LIVE Get ready for a toe-tappin’, swingin’ Sunday afternoon as the BSR Hot Jazz Club welcomes the Sierra Stompers—one of the hottest traditional jazz bands. June 29 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Pismo Beach Veterans

Memorial Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach.

KARAOKE AT SLO COUNTY’S ONLY

FILIPINO CAFE Join for all day, all ages karaoke hosted at SLO County’s only brick and mortar Filipino cafe, Lumpia Bros Cafe. Enjoy karaoke, filipino dishes, acai, and coffee. Tuesdays-Saturdays-6 p.m. through Dec. 31 Free. (805) 202-8473. Lumpia Bros Cafe, 1187 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

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.

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.

THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF MOTOWN

Experience the ultimate Motown tribute. This band brings the legendary hits of The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and more to the stage. July 5 , 7:30-9:30 p.m. $58.50$68.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/magical-music-of-motown/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

PTFS! AT THE SECRET GARDEN, ZYDECO PLUS! Head to the Secret Garden to hear PTFS play a mix of live originals, tex-mex, zydeco, and vocals. June 26 3-6 p.m. Free. (805) 710-3309.

The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, sycamoresprings.com/dining/secretgarden.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS IN BALANCE, VALUES HERE, NEW TOMORROW, THE ONLY OCEAN AND DOOMER Join us at Harmony Haven in Santa Maria with In Balance, New Tomorrow, Values Here, The Only Ocean, and doomer! June 27, 6 p.m. $15. my805tix.com. Harmony Haven, 550 Betteravia Road, Santa Maria. SISTER NANCY LIVE Sister Nancy, a Jamaican dancehall DJ and singer, will perform live at Blast 825 Brewery and deliver authentic reggae vibes to her audience. Visit the link to get more information and purchase tickets. June 27, 1-5 p.m. $24. my805tix.com. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S. Broadway St., Orcutt, (805) 934-3777.

Cream of the crop

Paso Robles’ Pear Valley and ONX win top honors at premier wine event in Orange County

Paso Robles reds continued a multi-year winning streak at the 49th annual Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, held May 31 to June 1 and sponsored by the nonprofit Orange County Wine Society.

Pear Valley Estate Wine and ONX Wines took home “best in class” medals for their charbono and syrah blends, respectively. Pear Valley topped the high price category, while ONX clinched the premium category. The other two categories—medium and low— featured winning reds from Country Roads Wine Cellars in Clarksburg and Delicato Family Wines in Manteca.

With no entry fee, double-blind judging by industry colleagues representing most of California’s 154 American Viticultural Areas, and thousands of submissions statewide, the event is “the largest, most prestigious, and most meticulously judged California-only wine competition in the world,” according to the Orange County Wine Society.

Over the past four years, San Luis Obispo County wineries have brought home one or more “best in class” distinctions, including last year’s win by Paso winery Brecon Estate for its 2022 grenache in the premium price category.

“We are proud and honored that the Paso Robles winery community continues

Meet the medalists

Pear Valley Estate Vineyard is located at 4900 Union Road in Paso Robles. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted for groups of up to six guests. For larger groups and more information, contact pearvalley.com.

The tasting rooms for ONX Wines and Kiler Canyon Vineyard are located in Paso’s Tin City. For hours, reservations, and to explore tasting experiences, visit onxwines.com and kilercanyonvineyard.com.

For the full list of medalists at the Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, find the OC Wine Society at ocws.org.

to embrace the OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition,” said Fran Gitsham, chair of the competition and Orange County Wine Society vice president. “The accolades garnered year after year stand as a testament to the passion and talents of the winemakers of the region. … Kudos to the creme de la crème—Pear Valley Estate Wine for their 97-point 2022 charbono and to ONX Wines for their 96-point 2020 red blend Reckoning.” Pear Valley, founded in 1999 by Kathleen Maas and her late husband, Tom, has a history of producing award-winning Rhône, Bordeaux, Italian, Spanish, and Burgundian varieties from its estate vineyards in Paso’s Geneseo and San Miguel districts. Producing only 5,000 cases annually, Pear

Valley vintages are limited, including its charbono, which yielded 188 cases.

“As a fairly thick-skinned grape, [charbono] has wonderful color potential,” said Jared Lee, who has helmed Pear Valley’s winemaking team since 2011. “I love the aromas of fig and ripe berries wrapped in subtle barrel notes of cedar and cola. Medium tannin structure makes it quite pleasant to drink in its youth along with complex flavors of star anise and juniper berry.

“Also, picking on the earlier side helps ensure lower alcohol and higher natural acidity and overall freshness.”

Pear Valley also scored two “double gold” medals—for its charbono as well as its 2022 grenache-syrah-mourvèdre blend Inspiration, which earned 94 points.

“I was extremely happy when the results were passed on to me,” Lee said. “‘Best in class’ is as good as it gets. I love to champion lesser-known varieties like charbono and am glad it’s getting some attention.”

Pear Valley’s 2022 estate charbono will be released to the public in September, but guests curious to sample the rare grape— with roots tracing back to the Savoie region of eastern France—can purchase the 2021 vintage online or at the winery.

Lee is also excited to harvest another unique grape for the first time this year. Referred to as “the Italian chardonnay,” arneis has a full, round mouthfeel, with

keeps raking in awards, from 92-point scores from Wine Enthusiast and Vinous magazines to its most recent 96-point “best in class” and double gold awards at the Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition.

medium acidity, Lee said. It will be bottled in February 2026.

Located in the Paso AVA’s Templeton Gap District and with a similar limited production of 4,500 cases annually, ONX coupled its “best in class” win with a double gold for its 2020 vintage of Reckoning.

“Reckoning has long been one of our flagship wines at ONX, earning multiple 95-plus scores from various publications,” said Drew Nenow, head winemaker at ONX since 2018. “With two decades of farming and winemaking experience on our estate vineyard, we’ve gained the ability to finetune both our vineyard practices and the personality of Reckoning to a granular level.

“At ONX, we believe the work is never done in terms of building upon the past, but we are also very proud of how far we’ve come.”

Nenow made 440 cases of the 2020 Reckoning, which combines 60 percent syrah grapes with 16 percent zinfandel, 12 percent petite sirah, 10 percent petit verdot, and 2 percent malbec.

Nenow attributed the win at the OC wine competition to the distinct terroir of the 127acre estate.

“Templeton Gap syrah is unique in its ability to express the warmth of the Paso Robles AVA with overtures of rich fruit, yet with some of the restraint and tension of cooler climates, due to the vineyard’s location in a wind tunnel that

experiences coastal influences on a daily basis,” Nenow said. “This makes the syrah by itself unique and layered with complexity. The various blending varieties are carefully interwoven to highlight the strengths of the syrah and add additional dimensions of complexity to both flavors and structures of the wine.”

Founded in 2005 by Steve and Brenda Olson, ONX offers myriad tasting experiences at its Templeton Gap estate and Tin City tasting room.

The duo also just launched the Kiler Canyon Vineyard boutique label, specializing in syrah, mourvèdre, roussanne, and eventually grenache from Paso’s Willow Creek District.

Guests can explore the new blends and varietals at its Tin City tasting room, which opened on June 20, or via a vineyard

NOW OPEN Explore syrah, mourvèdre, and roussanne varieties and blends at ONX’s new boutique brand, Kiler Canyon Vineyard. The brand offers experiences at both its recently opened Tin City tasting room and Willow Creek District vineyard.

experience. The tasting room is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday only.

Double-gold honors were shared by 15 other SLO County wineries at the OC wine competition. Even Cal Poly students entered the event, garnering two gold and three silver medals.

Orange County Wine Society president Carolyn Christian wasn’t surprised by the student wins. Her organization funds scholarships at eight wine-centric state colleges, and this year Cal Poly and UC Davis were the largest beneficiaries.

“For over three decades, we have been proud supporters of the Cal Poly SLO Wine and Viticulture program, donating over $154,000,” she said. Δ

Flavor Writer Cherish Whyte salutes SLO County’s award-winning winemakers. Reach her at cwhyte@newtimesslo.com.

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Filing The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PEAR VALLEY VINEYARD AND WINERY, PEAR VALLEY WINERY, PEAR VALLEY VINEYARD, PEAR VALLEY 4900 Union Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Pear Valley Vineyard, Inc. (4900 Union Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). State of California

The business is conducted by a corporation,Pear Valley Vineyard, Inc. Kathleen Jones Maas, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04/28/2025. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, atrujillo, Deputy. Exp. 04/28/2030.

June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-1117 (06/01/2020)

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The following person (s) is (are) doing business as: CENTRAL COAST PRINTING 174 Suburban Rd Ste 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93117. San Luis Obispo County. Boone Printing and Graphics, Inc. (70 S. Kellogg Avenue Goleta CA 93117). State of California

The business is conducted by a corporation, Boone Printing and Graphics Inc. President Andrew Ochsner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05/23/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, awebster, Deputy. Exp. 05/23/2030.

June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-1151 (N/A)

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DIAMOND E RANCH, 1130 Azalea Ct, Nipomo, CA 93444. Joshua M Erdman (1130 Azalea Ct, Nipomo, CA 93444) San Luis Obispo County. Christine H Erdman (1130 Azalea Ct Nipomo CA 93444). State of California. The business is conducted by a married couple, Joshua M Erdman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05/29/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mktaz, Deputy. Exp. Joshua M Erdman. June 12, 19, & 26, July 3, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF THE FOLLOWING LLC:

This is to notify that DCR Homes, a limited liability company is hereby dissolving effective May 30, 2025.

All creditors of DCR Homes, LLC, are required to submit any claims to Stephen Stern at Stephen Stern Law Firm, PO Box 1766, Cambria, CA 93428 by August 1, 2025. After this date, these companies will no longer be conducting business and are not liable for any outstanding debts not properly submitted.

June 26, 2025

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that the 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 & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC. Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned is hereby given notice that a public lien sale of the following personal property will be held online at storageauctions.net and will end at the hour of 10:00 AM on the 15th Day of July, 2025 where said property has been stored and which are located at:

Downtown Mini Storage, 9200 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422

County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, the following:

John Hollingsead

Michael Tidd

Gregory Heath

June 26, 2025

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that the 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 & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC. Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned is hereby given notice that a public lien sale of the following personal property will be held online at storageauctions.net and will end at the hour of 11 AM on the 15th Day of July, 2025 where said property has been stored and which are located at: Traffic Way Storage, 5395 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422

County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, the following: Thomas Brooks

June 26, 2025

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Meathead 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 7/14/2025 at 10:00 AM. Eric Olson; David Vreeland. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

June 26 & July 3, 2025

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:

25CV-0333

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Todd Fredrick Halverson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Todd Fredrick Halverson PROPOSED NAME: Todd Fredrick Clark. 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 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 30, 2025 9:00 am, Dept: 4 in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St., Room 220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Civil Court Operations. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: June 2, 2025.

/s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court. June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV-0334

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Kai Mark Schoneweis a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Kai Mark Schoneweis PROPOSED NAME: Kai Mark Schonevan. 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 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 24, 2025 9:00 am, Dept: 2 in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St., Room 220, CA 93408. Civil Court Operations. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: June 2, 2025.

/s/: Craig B. van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court. June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2025

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2025-1125

OLD FILE NO. 2025-0941

NAIL IMAGE, 534 W Tefft St, Nipomo,CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 05/01/2025. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Dung T Phan (1425 Longbranch Ave Apt C 93433). This business was conducted by an Individual Dung Thi Phan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05/27/2025.. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By mkatz, Deputy Clerk. June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2025

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV-0335

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Wen Bin Elise Sullivan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Wen Bin Elise Sullivan. PROPOSED NAME: Wen Bin Elise Schonevan. 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 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 24, 2025 9:00 am, Dept: 2 in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St, Room 220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Civil Court Operations.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: June 2, 2025.

/s/: Craig B. van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court. June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2025

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV-0336

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Destiny Hope Mills filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Destiny Hope Mills, Killian Jason Mills. PROPOSED NAME: Destiny Hope Lyon, Killian Jason Lyon. 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 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 24, 2025 9:00 am, Dept: 2 in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St, Room 220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Civil Court Operations. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: May 28, 2025. /s/: Craig B. van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court. June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2025 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2025-1134 OLD FILE NO. 2021-2929

LA BELLASERA HOTEL & SUITES 206 Alexa Ct., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 12/15/2021. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: PDOF Paso 206, LLC (3500 Lenox Road, SUite 625 Atlanta, GA 30326). his business was conducted by a Limited Liability Company PDOF Paso 206, LLC by Jatin Desai, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05/27/2025.. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By mmaltby, Deputy Clerk. June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2025

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV-0348

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Joi-lin Fen Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Joi-lin Fen Garcia PROPOSED NAME: Joi-lin Fen Brash. 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 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, 2025 9:00 am, Dept: 4 in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Rm 385 San Luis Obispo CA 93408. Civil Court Operations. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: May 29, 2025.

/s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court. June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV-0351

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Rhiannon Christine Copeland filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Rhiannon Christine Copeland PROPOSED NAME: Rhiannon Christine Hall. 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 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 14, 2025 9:00 am, Dept: 2 in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey ST., Room 220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Civil Court Operations. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date:June 3, 2025. /s/: Craig B. van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court.

June 12, 19, & 26, July 3, 2025

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2025-1167

OLD FILE NO. 2022-0367

STILOCHIC BY NIVI, 1385 Atlantic Ave. Spt. 219, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 02/10/2022. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Yenizeth Naomi Meza (1385 Atlantic Ave. Spt. 219, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business was conducted by an Individual Yenizeth Naomi Meza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06/02/2025. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By mkatz, Deputy Clerk. June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2025

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CVP-0103

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Vaughn Chechik filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Vaughn Calvin Chechik PROPOSED NAME: Finn Brady Chechik. 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 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: June 25, 2025 9:30 am, Dept: P2 in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street Paso Robles, CA 93446. Civil Court Operations. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: March 28, 2025. /s/: Michael Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court. May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CVP-0152

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Juan Manuel Vargas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Juan Manuel Vargas. PROPOSED NAME: John Manuel Vargas. 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 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 2, 2025 9:30 am, Dept: P-2 in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street Paso Robles, CA 93446. Civil Court Operations. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: May 2, 2025.

/s/: Michael Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court.

June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2025-1224

OLD FILE NO. 2021-1728

FINDERS KEEPERS 1124 Garden St San Luis Obispo CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 07/14/2021. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Debra Anne Fogg (1124 Garden St San Luis Obispo CA 93401). This business was conducted by an Individual Debra Anne Fogg. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06/06/2025.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By mmaltby, Deputy Clerk.

June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2025

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CVP-0175

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Louis Walter Stirnkorb filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Louis Walter Stirnkorb PROPOSED NAME: Wan Sak 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 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, 2025 9:30 am, Dept: P-2 in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street Paso Robles, CA 93446. Civil Court Operations. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: May 28, 2025. /s/: Hon. Michael Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court. June 12, 19, & 26, July 3, 2025

STATEMENT OF A BANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2025-1290 OLD FILE NO. 2025-1032

AI ADVANTAGE 282 Main St, Pismo Beach, California 93449. San Luis Obispo County. The Fictitious Business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 05/13/2025.

The following person(s): Christian Benavides, 2356 Oak Haven Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93430, David Kozuch, 2356 Oak Haven Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93430, Kyle Van Til, 282 Main St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name. This business was conducted by a General Partnership: Christian Benavides, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06/17/2025. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk By A. Trujillo, Deputy Clerk. June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “Silt Removal 2025, Spec. No. 2000198-03” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, July 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., when they will be publicly opened. Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number. The Contractor must possess a valid Class A or C-12 license at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo. Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org - Bid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Anthony Ramos, Project Manager, at 805-783-7875 or aramos@ slocity.org.

June 26, 2025

SAN LUIS COSTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SURPLUS PROPERTIES FOR SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Education Code section 17464, subd. (c)(2), that the Board of Trustees of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District (“District”) hereby solicits offers from all public districts, public authorities, public agencies, public corporations, or any other political subdivision in California, or of the federal government, and other nonprofit charitable or nonprofit public benefit corporations, to purchase certain District surplus real properties. The subject properties are: (1) 880 Manzanita Drive, Los Osos, San Luis Obispo County, California, currently designated as Assessor’s Parcel Number 074-331-001; and (2) 1330 Napa Avenue, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California, currently designated as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 066-044-011 and 066-280-045 (“Properties”). Interested entities must notify the District in writing of their interest in one or both Properties within sixty (60) days after the third publication of this notice. Please direct offers, questions, or requests for further information regarding the Properties to Ryan Pinkerton, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, at 1500 Lizzie Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401-3062, (805) 549-1200, or via e-mail at rpinkerton@slcusd.org. June 12, 19, & 26, 2025

NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 671 OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, at the regular meeting of the City Council held on June 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. held in the Veterans Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California, the City Council of the City of Morro Bay adopted Ordinance No. 671, repealing and replacing Chapter 14.08.080 of Title 14 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code relating to Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

A certified copy of the full text of the adopted ordinance is available on the City’s website at www.morrobayca.gov, and upon request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (805) 772-6205.

Ayes: Wixom, Eckles, Edwards, Landrum, Luffee Noes: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Recused: None

This notice was also published in the June 25th edition of the Tribune to meet requirements established by Government Code § 36933. /s/Dana Swanson City Clerk

Dated: June 23, 2025 Publish: June 26, 2025

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California Valley Community Service District

Public Notice: Summary of Ordinance No. 2025-01

Date of Adoption: [To be determined by the Board, expected between June 12th, 2025, and July 1st, 2025, at 10:00 am.]

Effective Date: Thirty (30) days from its adoption. Governing Body: California Valley Community Services District, Board of Directors

Purpose of Ordinance: Ordinance No. 2025-01 is hereby adopted to re-adopt and re-publish the Road Maintenance Charge. Its primary purpose is to ensure adequate and uninterrupted funding for the maintenance of the District’s roads, covering costs for personnel, materials, supplies, equipment repair and replacement, operations, lease purchases, and capital reserve accounts. This ordinance replaces Ordinance 2024-03, setting the same fees for the next five (5) years unless otherwise adjusted by Board action.

Key Provisions/Summary of Content: This ordinance establishes and details the collection of the Road Maintenance Charge, including the following key provisions:

• Relationship to Past Ordinances: Ordinance 2024-03 is readopted and replaced with Ordinance 2025-01, maintaining the same fees for five years unless the Board takes further action.

• Preamble: The Board finds that existing funds are insufficient for road maintenance and declares that charges are related to benefits received and do not exceed actual District costs. The ordinance is adopted in accordance with Government Code Section 61000 et seq.

• Definitions:

District Maintained Road System: Refers to roads adopted by resolution for maintenance by the District.

Tier 1 Lots: Includes lots abutting roads in the District Maintained Road System.

Tier 2 Lots: Includes lots abutting all other roads in the District.

District: Refers to the California Valley Community Services District.

Lots: Refers to lots as shown on the original Record of Survey of California Valley and subsequent additions filed with the County Recorder’s Office.

• Collection of Charges:

All charges, penalties, and interest will be collected in the same manner, by the same person, and at the same time as property taxes for the California Valley Community Services District each fiscal year.

The District will prepare an annual written report, filed in the District Office, detailing each parcel and its charge amount.

The Board of Directors will hold an annual public hearing between April and June to consider objections to this report. The Board’s determination on all charges, delinquencies, penalties, and interest will be final. Following the hearing, the District will file the adopted report with the San Luis Obispo County Auditor, requesting the charges (including a $2.00 additional collection fee per parcel) be included on property tax bills.

• Charges, Penalties, and Interest:

The annual Road Maintenance Charges are: TIER 1: $33.00 PER YEAR and TIER 2: $29.70 PER YEAR. These charges cover the period from 12:01 AM on July 1st to 12:00 Midnight on June 30th of the following year.

Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 charges are subject to an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report for Los AngelesLong Beach Anaheim.

Parcel tier status is determined as of 12:01 AM on January 1st immediately preceding the levy date. Penalties, interest, and recording of liens for delinquent taxes are imposed by the County according to their rates and policies.

• Cumulative Remedies: All remedies for collection and enforcement are cumulative and may be pursued alternatively or consecutively.

• Severability: If any provision of the Ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance or the application of such provision to another person or circumstance shall not be affected.

• CEQA Statement: The adoption of Road Maintenance Charges is considered exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) as it is not a project pursuant to the Public Resources Code.

• Inconsistent Provisions: The terms of this Ordinance shall prevail over any inconsistent or conflicting prior District Ordinances, Resolutions, Rules, or Regulations.

Impact/Scope: The adoption of this ordinance will impact all property owners within the California Valley Community Services District who are subject to the Road Maintenance Charge. It aims to ensure a stable and adequate funding source for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the District’s roads.

Availability for Review: The full text of Ordinance No. 202501 is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the office of the California Valley Community Services District, located at 13080 Soda Lake Rd, California Valley, CA 93453. A copy is also available on the District’s official website: californiavalley.org.

Additional Information: For any questions regarding this ordinance, please contact the California Valley Community Services District at (805) 475-2211 or gm@californiavalley.org.

Please ensure that the full, official text of the ordinance is available for public inspection as required by law, as this summary is for informational purposes only and does not replace the complete document.

June 19 & 26, 2025

The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, ordains as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 7.50 of Title 7 of The San Luis Obispo County Code, is hereby amended to provide as follows:

7.50.010 - Authority.

This chapter is adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 481, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom and effective January 1, 2022 (codified at Chapter 12.8 to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, commencing with Section 7070), relating to the use of military equipment by California law enforcement agencies.

7.50.020 - Purpose.

To establish a funding, use and acquisition policy for military equipment acquired, used, and maintained by certain county law enforcement agencies, specifically the Sheriff’s Offce and the District Attorney’s Offce (“the agencies”), that is developed with consideration of the public’s concerns about safety, civil rights, and the public’s welfare pursuant to Government Code Section 7070 et seq.

7.50.030 - Findings.

The board of supervisors approves and adopts each agency’s “Military Equipment Use Policy” (San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Policy Manual, Policy 707, and the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Offce Bureau of Investigations Policy Manual, Policy 702, each of which are posted on the agencies’ respective websites and are hereafter referred to collectively as “the policies”). In approving and adopting the agencies’ policies, the board of supervisors makes the following findings:

(1) The military equipment used by the agencies is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of offcer and civilian safety;

(2) The proposed policies will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties;

(3) The equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of offcer and civilian safety (if any);

(4) Prior military equipment uses by the agencies complied with the respective applicable equipment use policy of each agency that was in effect at the time (which included equipment now defined as “military equipment” in Government Code Section 7070), or if prior uses did not comply with the agency’s military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance;

(5) The policies satisfy the requirements of Government Code Section 7070, subdivision (d).

7.50.040 - Posting on law enforcement agency’s website.

The policies have been made available on the agency’s offcial website for at least thirty days prior to the board’s adoption of each policy by ordinance at a public meeting. The policies of each agency shall hereafter be made publicly available on the agencies’ offcial websites for as long as the military equipment is available for use.

7.50.050 - Annual report.

The agencies shall each submit an annual military equipment report to the board of supervisors, containing the information required by Government Code Section 7072, and the board of supervisors shall determine whether each type of military equipment identified in the respective reports of the agencies complies with the standards for approval set forth in Section 7.50.030(a)(1)—(4) above.

7.50.060 - Annual review of ordinance.

The board of supervisors will review the ordinance codified in this chapter and vote on whether to renew it on an annual basis at a regular meeting, in accordance with Government Code Section 7071, subdivision (e)(2).

7.50.070 - Policy approved at open meeting.

The policies of the agencies were considered by the board of supervisors as an agenda item in an open session of one or more regular meetings, noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, at which public comment was permitted, and this ordinance and any applicable amendments thereto were adopted.

SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance. The Board of Supervisors hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid.

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after passage of this ordinance, after passage of this ordinance, it shall be published once with the names, of the members of the Board of Supervisors voting for and against the ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California.

Introduced at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on the 20th day of May 2025, and passed and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, on the 17th day of June 2025, by the following roll call vote, to wit:

AYES: Supervisors Jimmy Paulding, Heather Moreno, John Peschong, Bruce S. Gibson and Chairperson Dawn Ortiz-Legg NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Certified copies of the full text of the ordinance may be purchased at reproduction cost or reviewed without charge in the San Luis Obispo County Administrative Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D430, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, or on the County’s website at slocounty.ca.gov.

DATED: June 23, 2025

Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk June 26, 2025

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUDGET HEARING MEETING BRIEF

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025 AT 9:00 AM

Public Comment Period - matters not on the agenda. No speakers. No action taken.

Budget Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommended Budget, tentatively approved as amended & cont’d to 6/17/25 for final budget adoption.

MEETING ADJOURNED

For more details, view the meeting videos at: https:// www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/AdministrativeOffice/Clerk-of-the-Board/Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/ Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-and-Agendas.aspx

Matthew P. Pontes, County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

This publication was originally scheduled to publish on June 19, 2025, but due to a newspaper printing error, it is being published on June 26, 2025.

California Valley Community Service District Notice of Amendment to Solid Waste Collection Ordinance

The California Valley Community Services District (CVCSD) Board of Directors has adopted an Amendment to Ordinance No. 2024-02, which establishes rules and regulations for the collection and disposal of solid waste (trash). This amendment is being enacted to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all District residents.

Key changes and important information include:

• Mandatory Solid Waste Service: Weekly collection and disposal of solid waste is now mandatory for all properties within the District, regardless of whether they are developed or undeveloped. This change addresses concerns about accumulated waste on undeveloped parcels creating health and safety hazards.

• Fees and Charges: Fees for solid waste collection and disposal are established in accordance with the California Constitution and are listed in Appendix A of the Ordinance. These fees will be placed on the tax roll annually, and property owners are responsible for paying them.

Commercial Rate: $62.74 per year for ten (10) 33-35 gallon cans/bags (40 lbs or less) collected once per week.

Residential Rate: $31.36 per year for five (5) 33-35 gallon cans/bags (40 lbs or less) collected once per week.

• Prohibition on Accumulation: It is prohibited for any person to allow solid waste, rubble (construction/ demolition debris), or “cast-offs” (large household items like mattresses or furniture) to accumulate on their property, developed or undeveloped.

• Proper Disposal: The Ordinance outlines rules for proper disposal, prohibiting dumping waste on other properties, in public litter receptacles, or on public/ private drives unless in a standard container.

• Public Nuisance and Abatement: Accumulation of solid waste or rubble in violation of the Ordinance is declared a public nuisance. The District’s Operations Supervisor is authorized to notify property owners to dispose of such waste. If not removed within 10 calendar days, the matter may be referred to the San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Department for abatement, and the costs (including administrative and attorney’s fees) will become a lien on the property.

• Exemptions: A property owner may apply for a 10% exemption from this Ordinance during the month of May each year. Exemptions may be granted if:

The property is undeveloped and has been continuously unoccupied and unused for the entire 12 months preceding the application.

The property is held under a permanent conservation easement or similar restriction.

An exemption does not relieve a property owner from the prohibition on accumulating waste. HCR 69, BOX 3094 CALIFORNIA VALLEY, CA 93453 13080 SODA LAKE ROAD, CALIFORNIA VALLEY, CA. 93453 PH: (805) 475-2211 FAX (805) 475-2758 gm@californiavalley.org californiavalley.org

Exemptions are subject to annual renewal and can be terminated if the property receives a notice for accumulated waste.

• Effective Date: This Ordinance will take effect thirty (30) days after its passage (July 1, 2025). It will be posted in three public places and published in the local newspaper.

For questions, please contact the District at (805) 475-2211.

June 26 & July 3, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 25845 and 54354-54358 and Health and Safety Code Section 5473 et seq., by which delinquent charges may be collected on the general County tax bill, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, regarding the proposed collection of delinquent charges on the FY 2025-26 tax roll.

All hearing items are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. To determine the placement of this item on the agenda, please contact the County Administrative Office the Thursday afternoon before the scheduled hearing date.

The accepted report describing the delinquent charges proposed to be collected on the FY 2025-26 tax roll is on file in the Office of the County Clerk and is available for public review.

DATED: June 17, 2025

Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: /s/ Niki Martin

Deputy Clerk

June 26 & July 3, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 5473 and County Ordinance No 3413, by which service charges may be collected on the general County tax bill, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, regarding the collection of sewer service charges on the FY 2025-26 tax roll for the Los Osos Sewer Service Area.

All hearing items are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. To determine the placement of this item on the agenda, please contact the County Administrative Office the Thursday afternoon before the scheduled hearing date.

The report describing the service charges proposed to be collected on the FY 2025-26 tax roll is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board and is available for public review.

DATED: June 17, 2025

Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By:/s/ Niki Martin

Deputy Clerk

June 26 & July 3, 2025

NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE On June 17, 2025, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 3544 establishing rates and charges for wastewater service in County Service Area No. 18 (CSA 18) to fund costs of maintenance, operations, administration, capital improvements, and all other costs necessary to provide wastewater service to CSA 18 customers. Under the ordinance, the rate structure for CSA 18 consists of charging customers per Dwelling Unit Equivalent (DUE) that is connected to the CSA 18 sewer system. One Single-Family Residence is equal to one Dwelling Unit Equivalent. Fiscal Year 25/26 the increase will bring the rate to $2,299.36 for a SingleFamily Residence. Fiscal Year 26/27 the increase will bring the rate to $3,104.14 for a Single-Family Residence. The following 3 Fiscal Years will see the rate increase by the Consumer Price Index plus 1% established by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate is calculated to provide full cost recovery for operations and maintenance, establish sufficient operating reserves, and to fund capital projects. More information on the calculation of the proposed rates and charges can be found in CSA 18 Financial Analysis, available at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/ public-works/forms-documents/committees-programs/ county-service-areas/csa-18-slo-country-club/fy-25-26csa-18-proposition-218-rate-study

The ordinance became effective fifteen (15) days after adoption. The ordinance was adopted by the following roll call to wit:

AYES: Chairperson Dawn Ortiz-Legg, Supervisors Jimmy Paulding, John Peschong, Bruce S. Gibson and Heather Moreno

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAINING: None

Certified copies of the full text of the ordinance may be purchased at reproduction cost or reviewed without charge in the San Luis Obispo County Administrative Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D430, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, or on the County’s website at slocounty.ca.gov.

DATED: June 25, 2025

Matthew P. Pontes

Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: /s/ Niki Martin

Deputy Clerk June 26, 2025

Notice of Public Hearing – July 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM

Board of Supervisors Chambers County Government Center 1055 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Hearing Item: City of San Luis Obispo | Sphere of Influence Amendment & Detachment No. 4 (Cal Poly Property on Slack St. & Hathway Ave) | LAFCO No. 5-R-24

Hearing Notice: LAFCO will consider the proposed Sphere of Influence (SOI) Amendment and Detachment from the City of San Luis Obispo on July 17, 2025. An application has been submitted to detach a portion of land from the City of San Luis Obispo (SLO), with support from the landowner, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). The proposed detachment and SOI consist of two areas of approximately 4.9 acres in size, generally located northeast of SLO. The detachment includes a modification to the city limit boundary to reflect the City’s street abandonment of the northern Slack Street right-of-way, as well as a correction of historical boundary inconsistencies associated with APN 052-082-028, which includes existing recreational facilities owned and operated by Cal Poly. These changes are intended to align the affected territory with the rest of the Cal Poly campus, which lies in unincorporated territory. The proposal does not result in any increased demand for municipal services, nor does it result in increased development potential. LAFCO is the Lead Agency for the purpose of complying with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and will consider a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15320 Class 20. The Staff Report will be available on the LAFCO website https://slo.lafco.ca.gov/ by Thursday, July 10th, 2025. Meeting information is as shown above. You may submit comments via email to mmorris@slo.lafco.ca.gov, mail written comments to 1042 Pacific St, Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or provide public comment in person during the public hearing.

If you have questions, please contact: LAFCO 805-781-5795 or mmorris@slo.lafco.ca.gov

Notice of Public Hearing – July 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers County Government Center 1055 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Hearing Item: Intent to Adopt a Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Study for the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District Hearing Notice: Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will consider adopting the Municipal Service Review (MSR) and Sphere of Influence (SOI) Study for the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District. The MSR evaluates the District’s capability to service existing and future residents and is the basis for SOI decisions. A SOI is defined by Government Code Section 56425 as a plan for the probable physical boundary and service area of a local agency or municipality. No change to the existing SOI is proposed. It has been determined that the MSR and SOI Study is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Categorical Exemption Section 15306 and CEQA General Rule Exemption Section 15061(b)(3). MSR and SOI factors listed in Government Code Section 56430(a) and 56425(e) have been analyzed, and determinations have been provided within the Public Review Draft found on the LAFCO website. The Public Review Draft is currently available on the LAFCO website https://slo.lafco.ca.gov/. The Staff Report will be available on the LAFCO website by Thursday, July 10th, 2025. You may submit comments via email to mmorris@slo.lafco.ca.gov, mail written comments to 1042 Pacific St, Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or provide public comment in person during the public hearing.

Hearing Item: Intent to Adopt a Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Study for the Santa Margarita Fire Protection District

Hearing Notice: Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will consider adopting the Municipal Service Review (MSR) and Sphere of Influence (SOI) Study for the Santa Margarita Fire Protection District. The MSR evaluates the District’s capability to service existing and future residents and is the basis for SOI decisions. A SOI is defined by Government Code Section 56425 as a plan for the probable physical boundary and service area of a local agency or municipality. No change to the existing SOI is proposed. It has been determined that the MSR and SOI Study is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Categorical Exemption Section 15306 and CEQA General Rule Exemption Section 15061(b)(3). MSR and SOI factors listed in Government Code Section 56430(a) and 56425(e) have been analyzed, and determinations have been provided within the Public Review Draft found on the LAFCO website. The Public Review Draft is currently available on the LAFCO website https://slo.lafco.ca.gov/. The Staff Report will be available on the LAFCO website by Thursday, July 10th, 2025. You may submit comments via email to mmorris@slo. lafco.ca.gov, mail written comments to 1042 Pacific St, Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or provide public comment in person during the public hearing.

If you have questions, please contact: LAFCO 805-781-5795 or mmorris@slo.lafco.ca.gov June 26, 2025

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) will hold a public hearing on August 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the SLO County Board of Supervisors Chambers (1055 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA) to receive public input on Amendment No. 2 to the 2023 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS). Amendment No. 2 seeks to update the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) calculations within the RTP. The amendment will be made available for review on July 7th, 2025 at this link: https://www.slocog.org/programs/regional-planning/2023-rtp

The 2023 RTP is SLOCOG’s long-range transportation plan, outlining priorities, funding projections through 2045, and air quality conformity for ozone. It guides project selection in the Regional and Federal Transportation Improvement Programs (RTIP and FTIP) and can be amended by the SLOCOG Board. The Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), included since 2014 in response to SB 375, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles.

For more information, visit: www.slocog.org, or contact Daniel Audelo at (805) 781-1125, or email at daudelo@slocog. org. To request ADA or Title VI accommodations (including translation), call (805) 781-4219 at least 48 hours in advance. June 26, 2025

Notice of Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property (CCP 701.540)

ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY CHASE AND DEBORA CHASE, AS TRUSTEES

Wallin & Russell LLP 26000 Towne Centre Drive Suite 130 Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 949-652-2202

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 901 PARK STREET PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Jeffrey Chase and Debora Chase, as Trustees

DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: John Belsher, et al COURT CASE NUMBER: 18CVP-0325

LEVYING OFFICER FILE NUMBER: 2024001203

DATE: 06/05/2025

Under a Writ of Execution Issued out of the above court on 07/19/2024, on the Judgment rendered on 07/02/2024. For the sum of 4,003,149.58 (estimated); I have levied upon all the rights, title, and interest of the judgment debtor(s), John Belsher

In the real property, in the county of San Luis Obispo, described as follows: 2606 El Cerrito Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, SEE EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION. APN:003-761-035

EXHIBIT “A”

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP SL-86-074, IN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED ON MAY 31, 1988 IN BOOK 43, AT PAGE 43 OF PARCEL MAPS.

APN:003-761-035

Common Street Address: 2606 El Cerrito Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Minimum Bid Amount (if applicable):

PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD REFER TO SECTIONS 701.510 to 701.680, INCLUSIVE, OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE FOR PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND EFFECT OF THE SALE AND THE LIABILITY OF DEFAULTING BIDDERS.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in lawful money of the United States, all the rights, title, and interest of said judgment debtor(s) in the above described property, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said execution, with accrued interest and costs on: 07/16/2025 at 11:00am in the San Luis Obispo Courthouse, located at 1050 Monterey Street, Room 236, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Directions to the property location can be obtained from the levying officer upon oral or written request.

Ian S. Parkinson, Sheriff-Coroner /s/ M. Neufeld, Deputy, Sheriff’s Authorized Agent LIENS MAY BE PRESENT WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT SURVIVE THIS LEVY.

June 26, July 3 & 10, 2025

On June 17, 2025, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 3542 establishing rates and charges for water service in Zone A of County Service Area No. 23 (CSA 23) to fund costs of maintenance, operations, administration, capital improvements, and all other costs necessary to provide water service to CSA 23A customers. Under the ordinance, the rate structure for CSA 23A consists of two components: (1) a fixed charge (“Base rate”) of $206.24; and (2) a variable charge (“Usage rate”) of $7.36 per hundred cubic feet of water used. The base rate is calculated to provide full cost recovery for operations and maintenance, establish sufficient operating reserves, and a capital project reserve for an expected tank replacement. The Usage rate is calculated to provide full cost recovery for costs that scale with increased water usage, including increased electricity costs, water quality support, chemicals, and reserves. More information on the calculation of the proposed rates and charges can be found in CSA 23 Financial Analysis, available at: https://www. slocounty.ca.gov/departments/public-works/committeesprograms/county-service-areas/csa-23-santa-margarita

The ordinance will become effective thirty (30) days after adoption. The ordinance was adopted by the following roll call to wit:

AYES: Supervisors Heather Moreno, Jimmy Paulding, John Peschong, Bruce S. Gibson and Chairperson Dawn Ortiz-Legg

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAINING: None

Certified copies of the full text of the ordinance may be purchased at reproduction cost or reviewed without charge in the San Luis Obispo County Administrative Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room #0430, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, or on the County’s website at slocounty.ca.g

DATED:June 23, 2025

MATTHEW P. PONTES

Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk June 26, 2025

NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE

On June 17, 2025, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 3543 establishing rates and charges for wastewater service in Zone A of County Service Area No. 7 (CSA 7A) to fund costs of maintenance, operations, administration, capital improvements, and all other costs necessary to provide wastewater service to CSA 7A customers. Under the ordinance, the rate structure for CSA 7A consists of charging customers per Dwelling Unit Equivalent (DUE) that is connected to the CSA 7A sewer system. One Single Family Residence is equal to one Dwelling Unit Equivalent and is $1,106.45. The following 4 Fiscal Years will see the rate increase by the Consumer Price Index plus 1% established by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate is calculated to provide full cost recovery for operations and maintenance, establish sufficient operating reserves, and to fund capital projects. More information on the calculation of the proposed rates and charges can be found in CSA 7A Financial Analysis, available at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/ departments/public-works/forms-documents/ committees-programs/county-service-areas/csa-77a-oak-shores/csa-7a-proposition-218-rate-study

The ordinance became effective fifteen (15) days after adoption.

The ordinance was adopted by the following roll call to wit:

AYES: Supervisors John Peschong, Bruce S. Gibson, Jimmy Paulding, Heather Moreno and Chairperson Dawn Ortiz-Legg

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAINING: None

Certified copies of the full text of the ordinance may be purchased at reproduction cost or reviewed without charge in the San Luis Obispo County Administrative Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D430, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, or on the County’s website at slocounty.ca.gov.

DATED: June 25, 2025

Matthew P. Pontes

Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: /s/ Niki Martin

Deputy Clerk June 26, 2025

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Atascadero City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 687. The primary provisions of the Ordinance are as follows:

This Ordinance adopts the State Fire Marshal’s 2025 Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map. The Ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council on June 24, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Members Dariz, Funk, and Newsom. NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: Council Member Peek and Mayor Bourbeau A complete copy of the Ordinance is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California

DATED: June 24, 2025

S/ Alyssa Slater, Deputy City Clerk

PUBLISH: June 26, 2025

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES AMENDING CHAPTER 12.44.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES REGARDING EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMITS

WHEREAS, the Downtown Employee Permit Parking Pilot Program was approved by the City Council on October 16, 2018, to provide a low-cost parking option for downtown business owners and employees; and

WHEREAS, the employee permit parking lots are located at Spring Street and 12th Street, 12th Street, adjacent to Marv’s Pizza, Alley between Pine Street and Railroad Street, 13th Street and 12th Street, and 12th Street and Railroad Street; and

WHEREAS, these City-owned lots collectively provide a total of 98 parking spaces; and

WHEREAS, the program was initially established prior to the implementation of paid on-street parking; and WHEREAS, the intent was to encourage employees to use designated lots, leaving on-street spaces available for customers. WHEREAS, in May 2024, the City Council ended the paid, onstreet parking program. Most on-street parking spaces within the downtown area are now first come, first served, without any time restrictions.

WHEREAS, on August 20, 2024, the City Council discussed and requested staff provide additional analysis on the employee parking permit program; and

WHEREAS, on December 3, 2024, the City Council determined that the employee permit parking program no longer meets its intended purpose and has elected to eliminate the program as of January 1, 2025, allowing all previously restricted employee parking lots to revert to first come, first served public parking lots. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council.

Section 2. Section 12.44.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of El Paso de Robles is hereby deleted in its entirety: 12.44.010 - Employee parking permits.

A. The city manager or designee may issue downtown employee parking permits with a term not to exceed one year subject to the requirements set forth in this subsection of this chapter and in administrative rules and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter.

B. A vehicle with a valid downtown employee parking permit shall be permitted to stand or be parked in an employee permit parking zone for which the permit has been issued. Any vehicle that has not been issued a valid parking permit shall be subject to the requirements and restrictions related to parking within the parking zones.

C. A downtown employee parking permit or any other permit as designated by the city manager shall not guarantee or reserve to the holder thereof a specific parking space within the designated permit parking zone.

D. This chapter shall not be interpreted or applied in a manner that shall abridge or alter regulations established by authority other than this chapter.

Section 3. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Under Section 15378(b)(2), continued administrative activities such as policy making are not CEQA projects. The amendments to Municipal Code Section 12.44.010 are policies adopted by the City Council to regulate employee parking within City-owned parking lots. Additionally, pursuant to Section Attachment 1 15061(b)(3) CEQA does not apply to this amendment because there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage and adoption as provided by Government Code section 36397.

Section 6. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance by the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles, California, and cause the Ordinance to be published once within 15 days after passage in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City in accordance with Government Code section 36933.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on December 3, 2024, for first reading by the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles, and adopted on the 17th day of June, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal NOES: Hamon

Date: June 26, 2025

Melissa Boyer City Clerk

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET OF THE PORT SAN LUIS HARBOR DISTRICT AND NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF FIXING FINAL BUDGET OF SAID PORT SAN LUIS HARBOR DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget of the Port San Luis Harbor District for the fiscal year 2025/26 has been adopted and that the said Preliminary Budget will be available for inspection by interested parties at www. portsanluis.com or at the Harbor District Office of said Port San Luis Harbor District, 3950 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, which is a place within said District, from the 27th day of May 2025 to the 24th day of June 2025.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 24th day of June 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the Coastal Gateway Building, located at 3900 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, the Board of Harbor Commissioners of Port San Luis Harbor District will meet for the purpose of adopting the Final Budget of said District for the fiscal year 2025/26 and that any interested parties may appear and be heard regarding the increase, decrease or omission of any item in the budget or for the inclusion of additional items.

BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS PORT SAN LUIS HARBOR DISTRICT

Dustin Barth, Facilities Manager

On behalf of the Board of Commissioners

June 19, 26, 2025

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:

Project Description: Conversion of an existing building into a mix of uses including winetasting, beer tasting, specialty retail, market, deli, and private meeting space. The application includes a General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use Designation from Mixed-Use 12 to Community Commercial, a Specific Plan Amendment to change the zoning district from T4-F to TC-2, a Conditional Use Permit to allow a private meeting facility, and site plan review for exterior changes to the building. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, who will consider the project at a future meeting (GPA25-01, SPA25-01, CUP2410, SPR24-13, P24-0098)

Applicant: Veraison Wine Country Properties, LLC

Location: 2508 Spring Street (APN 008-121-021)

CEQA Determination: The project is exempt from environmental review as a class 1 categorical exemption for existing facilities pursuant to the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), § 15301.

Hearing Date: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chamber/Library Conference Center, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting.

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@ prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970. June 26, 2025

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The City of Arroyo Grande is seeking qualified firm to provide preliminary design services for identified street locations. These preliminary design services include the following:

• Coring and deflection testing for pavement evaluation.

• Analyzing evaluation results to identify optimum rehabilitation.

• Providing estimated costs based on evaluation.

This Request for Proposals is posted on the City’s website at http://www.arroyogrande.org/Bids.aspx

Any changes, additions, or deletions to this Request for Proposal will be in the form of written addenda issued by the City. Any addenda will be posted on the website. Prospective proposers must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information during the response period. The City is not responsible for the failure of any prospective proposer to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall become a part of this Request for Proposal.

2025 STREET REPAIRS PROJECT PREDESIGN PW 2025-01 We’re

Any questions related to this RFP shall be submitted in writing to the attention of Shannon Sweeney, City Engineer, via email at ssweeney@arroyogrande.org Questions shall be submitted by June 20, 2025. No oral questions or inquiries about this RFP shall be accepted.

If your firm is interested and qualified, please submit three (3) hard copies of your proposed package. Proposals must be clearly marked and delivered no later than on or before 4:00 PM, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Late submissions after the deadline or proposals delivered via fax will not be accepted.

Submit and label as follows:

PROPOSAL for

2025 STREET REPAIRS PROJECT PREDESIGN

PW 2025-01

City of Arroyo Grande

Attention: Shannon Sweeney, City Engineer 1375 Ash Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

/s/ Jessica Matson, City Clerk June 19 & 26, 2025

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:

Project Description: Request for approval of a time extension of the entitlements associated with Planned Development 22-21 and Conditional Use

Permit 22-21, to construct a 1.2-megawatt (MW) solar ground-mounted single axis tracker system on approximately 4.84-acres within a 13.75-acre field (P220128 / PD 22-21 / CUP 22-21 / TEX 25-03).

Applicant: REC Solar

Location: Northern end of Ramada Drive/east of US Hwy 101 / APN: 009-631-018

CEQA Determination: The project is consistent with the approved environmental document.

Hearing Date: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on July 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber/Library Conference Center, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting.

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@ prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970.

June 26, 2025

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Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

Homework: What action or project could you undertake that would provide you with a rich new sense of meaning? Newsletter.freewillastrology.com

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): The Hawaiian word pō refers to a primal darkness from which all life flows. It’s not a fearsome void, but a fertile mystery, rich with future possibilities and the ancestors’ hopes. In the coming weeks, I invite you to treat your inner life as pō Be as calm and patient and watchful as an Aries can be as you monitor the inklings that rise up out of the deep shadows. Have faith that the cloudy uncertainty will ultimately evolve into clarity, revealing the precise directions you need.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): In the 17th century, the Taurus polymath Athanasius Kircher constructed a fantastical machine called the Aeolian harp. It wasn’t designed to be played by human fingers, but by the wind. It conjured music with currents invisible to the eye. I nominate this sublime contraption as your power object for the coming weeks, Taurus. The most beautiful and healing melodies may come from positioning yourself so that inspiration can blow through. How might you attune yourself to the arrival of unexpected help and gifts? Set aside any tendency you might have to try too hard. Instead, allow life to sing through you.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): The painter Vincent van Gogh wrote, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” That’s good advice for you right now. Your ambitions may feel daunting if you imagine them as monumental and monolithic. But if you simply focus on what needs to be done next—the daily efforts, the incremental improvements—you will be as relaxed as you need to be to accomplish wonders. Remember that masterpieces are rarely completed in a jiffy. The cumulative power of steady work is potentially your superpower. Here’s another crucial tip: Use your imagination to have fun as you attend to the details.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Welcome to a special edition of “What’s My Strongest Yearning?” I’m your host, Rob Brezsny, and I’m delighted you have decided to identify the single desire that motivates you more than any other. Yes, you have many wishes and hopes and dreams, but one is more crucial than all the rest! Right? To begin the exercise, take three deep breaths and allow every knot of tension to dissolve and exit your beautiful body. Then drop down into the primal depths of your miraculous soul and wander around until you detect the shimmering presence of the beloved reason you came here to this planet. Immerse yourself in this glory for as long as you need to. Exult in its mysterious power to give meaning to everything you do. Ask it to nurture you, console you, and inspire you.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): In certain medieval maps, unexplored territories were marked with the Latin phrase hic sunt dracones—“here be dragons.” It was a warning and a dare, a declaration that no one knew what lay beyond. In the coming weeks, Leo, you may find yourself traveling into one of those unlabeled regions. Rather than flinching or dodging, I invite you to press forward with respectful curiosity. Some of the so-called dragons will be figments. Others are protectors of treasure and might be receptive to sharing with a bright light like you. Either way, productive adventures are awaiting you in that unmapped territory. Go carefully—but go.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In traditional Japanese carpentry, joints are made so skillfully that they need no nails, screws, or adhesives. Carpenters use intricate joinery techniques to connect pieces of wood so tightly that the structures are strong and durable. They often require a mallet for assembly and disassembly. In metaphorical terms, you are capable of that kind of craftsmanship these days, Virgo. I hope you will take advantage of this by building lasting beauty and truth that will serve you well into the future. Don’t rush the joinery. If it’s not working, don’t force it. Re-cut, re-measure, breathe deeply, and try again.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Here’s one of my unruly rules about human competence: In every professional field, from physicians to lawyers to psychics to teachers, about 15 percent of all the practitioners are downright mediocre, even deficient. Seventyfive percent are at least satisfactory and sometimes good. And 10 percent of the total are surpassingly excellent, providing an extraordinary service. With this in mind, I’m happy to say that you now have a knack for gravitating toward that exceptional 10 percent in every domain you are drawn to. I predict that your intuition will consistently guide you toward premium sources.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku means “forest bathing.” It invites people to immerse themselves in the natural world, drawing on its restorative power. In accordance with astrological portents, I urge you Scorpios to maximize your forest bathing. To amplify the enrichment further, gravitate toward other environments that nourish your soul’s need for solace and uplift. The naked fact is that you need places and influences that offer you comfort, safety, and tender inspiration. Don’t apologize for making your life a bit less heroic as you tend to your inner world with gentle reverence.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The camera obscura was a precursor to modern cameras. It projected the outside world upside down onto interior walls. Artists loved it because it helped them see reality from new angles. I hereby proclaim that you, Sagittarius, will be like both the artist and the camera obscura lens in the coming weeks. Your perceptions may feel inverted, strange, even disorienting, but that’s a gift! So let unfamiliarity be your muse. Flip your assumptions. Sketch from shadow instead of light. Have faith that the truth isn’t vanishing or hiding; it’s simply appearing in unfamiliar guises. Don’t rush to turn rightside-up things. Relish and learn from the tilt.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’m sure you enjoy gazing into some mirrors more than others. It’s amazing how different you might look in your bathroom mirror and the mirror in the restroom at work. Some store windows may reflect an elegant, attractive version of you, while others distort your image. A similar principle is at work in the people with whom you associate. Some seem to accentuate your finest attributes, while others bring out less flattering aspects. I bring this to your attention, dear Capricorn, because I believe it will be extra important in the coming weeks for you to surround yourself with your favorite mirrors.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Leonardo da Vinci filled thousands of pages with sketches, notes, and experiments. He never finished many of them. He called this compilation his “codex of wonder.” It wasn’t a record of failures. It was an appreciation of his complex process and a way to honor his creative wellspring. Taking a cue from da Vinci’s love of marvelous enigmas, I invite you to be in love with the unfinished in the coming weeks Make inquisitiveness your default position. Reconsider abandoned ideas. Be a steward of fertile fragments. Some of your best work may arise from revisiting composted dreams or incomplete sketches. Here’s your motto: Magic brews in the margins.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): In the remote Atacama Desert of Chile, certain flowers lie dormant for years, awaiting just the right conditions to burst into blossom in a sudden, riotous explosion of color and vitality. Scientists call it a super bloom. Metaphorically speaking, Pisces, you are on the verge of such a threshold. I’m sure you can already feel the inner ripening as it gathers momentum. Any day now, your full flowering will erupt—softly but dramatically. You won’t need to push. You will simply open. To prepare yourself emotionally, start rehearsing lively shouts of “HALLELUJAH! HOORAY! WHOOPEE!” ∆