ou’ve worked hard to get here. You’ve struggled, failed, and overcome. You’ve built your business through hard work, teamwork, thankless work. And I’m here to tell you two things: First, it’s paid off. And second, this is just the beginning of your storied life as one of the county’s best. So savor this moment, and keep on doing what you do best.”
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Faux commencement addresses aside, let’s all applaud the graduates, those who are crossing the stage to get their Best of SLO County diplomas! You, dear readers, voted for them, and now it’s time to celebrate [21]
Also this week, read about District Attorney Dan Down’s push back against a potential parolee [4], OperaSLO’s upcoming grand production of The Wizard of Oz [88], and Calcareous Vineyard’s quarter of a century in Paso Robles [96].
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SLO County DA urges Gov. Newsom to reverse parole for child murderer
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Board of Parole Hearings granted early parole to a Paso Robles parent convicted of murdering their toddler more than a decade ago.
The April 22 early parole decision for convict Allie Brown, 42, is an “en banc” one that followed parole granted to her in a suitability hearing last October. An en banc decision means that the full parole board reviewed Brown’s case on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s referral. The board affirmed the hearing panel’s 2024 approval of release. As of April 2025, Brown had served 12 years of her 15-year sentence.
San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow criticized the board, adding that Proposition 57—which allows only nonviolent prisoners to be released early—contributed to Brown’s early parole.
Approved by voters in 2016, Proposition 57 establishes a parole consideration process for people convicted of nonviolent crimes who have served the full term of their primary criminal offense, ultimately showing they’re no longer a risk to the public. In a bid to decrease recidivism, the proposition also gives incarcerated people the chance to earn more credits for good behavior and participation in rehabilitative, educational, and career training programs.
“As we predicted, in reality, other offenders who are convicted of violent offenses such as the murder of a child, sex crimes, are eligible for these extra credits, … leading to early eligibility of parole,” Dow said in a YouTube video posted on April 26.
According to Dow’s letter to Newsom, Brown identified as a man named Herbert David Brown III at the time of the murder and beat his 22-month-old daughter who had to be admitted to Stanford Medical Center for subsequent treatment. Brown’s daughter, Lily, was taken off life support because of the extent of her injuries. Brown pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and received a sentence of 15 years to life in state prison.
Dow’s letter to Newsom urged the governor to exercise his authority to reverse the early parole. The governor must act within 30 days from April 22 for the reversal to be valid.
“The board further failed to take into account that inmate Brown did not put together comprehensive relapse prevention plans for domestic violence or mental health management,” Dow wrote. “This is alarming because both the life crime and the background of abuse against Lily’s mother involve domestic violence and apparent mental instability. These areas were also of particular concern to the CRA [comprehensive risk assessment] doctor.”
The parole board didn’t respond to New Times’ requests for comment by press time. A comprehensive risk assessment found Brown presented a “moderate (higher moderate) risk for violence” in 2023.
“When interviewed, she further reported several fights as a youth, one of which led to her expulsion from school for inciting a riot, as well as domestic violence during her relationship with Dawn [the baby’s mother],” the forensic psychologist who completed the assessment wrote.
The phsychologist said that Brown had a documented history of other violent incidents, including a 2008 arrest for obstructing and/or resisting a peace officer, and a 2014 incident in jail that resulted in a write-up for resisting staff.
“Brown has done self-help programming but didn’t express responsibility for Lily’s death until inmate Brown was told that the failure to do so was a bar to being paroled,” Dow’s letter to Newsom said. “Even then, Inmate Brown’s account lacked credibility.”
—Bulbul Rajagopal
Morro Bay wants to change its flagpole policy
In the interest of changing what he sees as “a gross overreach of local government,” Morro Bay City Councilmember Jeff Eckles is leading the effort to restrict what flags the city can fly over its government buildings.
“When we choose to fly one group’s flag over another’s, we are inevitably excluding some members of our community. That’s not the role of government. We are here to represent everybody,”
Eckles said at the April 22 City Council meeting. “The city’s flagpole should stand for all citizens and not be used to make political or cultural statements that divide the city.”
Eckles didn’t mention any specific flags by name as causing division, but he did ask for the city to revamp the flagpole policy it enacted in November 2022, which allows the city to fly commemorative flags and enabled the city to pass a resolution approving the Pride flag to fly at City Hall throughout June for Pride Month.
During the April 22 meeting, Councilmember Cyndee Edwards said she didn’t want the decision made that night to make people in the community feel like the city didn’t support them.
“They are brothers, they are sisters, they are community owners, they are friends, they are business owners in our community,” Edwards said. “I do know that the flag that was mentioned in the policy we may be amending tonight is the rainbow flag. … It wouldn’t be going up in June.”
FIXING LOOPHOLES SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow announced in an official YouTube video that Proposition 57 grants extra credits for good behavior to people convicted of violent crimes, too, which allowed early release for Paso Robles child murderer Allie Brown.
She said she felt better after Eckles explained his reasoning behind the push.
“It is indeed not about the flag,” Edwards said. “It is just about the acknowledgement of everyone.”
The council unanimously directed staff to come back with a flagpole policy that only allows the city to fly the American flag, the city flag, and the state flag. Those flags represent everyone in Morro Bay, Eckles said, calling them “neutral and unifying.”
“These are the symbols that bind us together,” he said.
Public commenters supported the decision. Nick DeAngelis, who spoke over Zoom, called the 2022 flagpole policy very broad and very specific.
“I don’t think that a community like this should lend ourselves out to everything that anybody has to say,” he told council members. “I would prefer that we just get back to what the flagpole is supposed to be.”
Judy Setting said she was sad that she needed to speak on the issue at all but added that she wants everybody to understand that the city needs to represent everyone.
“When we have an ordinance to allow anybody to apply to raise their flag, it gets complicated,” she said.
Staff will bring back the policy at a future meeting.
—Camillia Lanham
Arizona resident challenges SLO court jurisdiction in defamation case
Surprise, Arizona, resident Steve Cable believes the San Luis Obispo Superior Court should quash the defamation case against him since he’s never lived nor conducted business in the area, placing him beyond its jurisdiction.
Cable, a retired emergency nurse and member of Arizona’s Grand Pickleball Club, is one of the targets of twin defamation lawsuits filed by Jody Bernat—the ex-wife of real estate and land use attorney John Belsher. Bernat’s lawsuit is also aimed at CalCoastNews’s Karen Velie.
Bernat’s complaint filed in February examined Velie’s article, “Is San Luis Obispo attorney John Belsher using an alias?” Calling the legally separated Bernat and Belsher “the Belshers,” Velie’s story stated that Cable said the pair introduced themselves as married couple Jody Bernat and Jon Bailey. The article said that Bernat and Belsher signed up for pickleball events using those names.
Cable said in his April 10 declaration
that he learned about Belsher’s and former PB Companies executive Ryan Wright’s (formerly Ryan Petetit) fraud dealings when an acquaintance texted him a CalCoastNews story about the court ruling against them.
“I assumed that the reason the acquaintance sent me this article is that the individual in the photograph, John Belsher, is living in a home in our neighborhood, the Grand, in Surprise, Arizona, and goes by another name (Jon Bailey) at the Pickleball Club,” his declaration said. “He also used the name Jon Bailey on the court reserving app for The Pickleball Club and when registering for the in-house tournament.”
He added that he found more CalCoastNews articles about Belsher and reached out to Velie after reading that a SLO judge issued an arrest warrant for the lawyer.
“I told Ms. Velie that I don’t know whether his name is John Belsher or if he is Jon Bailey,” he wrote. “Karen Velie called me back a day or so later and informed me that the investors John Belsher had defrauded wanted to talk with me. I said that would be fine.”
In May 2024, a tentative ruling in favor of the investors, Jeffrey and Debora Chase, declared that Belsher and Wright must pay $3.6 million for allegedly breaching fiduciary duty and committing fraud. At the Chases’ request, Cable agreed to make a statement detailing what he told Velie on how he knew Belsher and Bernat, according to his declaration.
When Bernat confronted him after Velie published the story about her alias, Cable told her he wasn’t interested in engaging with her and Belsher based on the articles about them. Bernat followed with a 12-page email sent to different pickleball club members.
“Even the Grand Pickleball board of directors has inappropriately shun[ned] John and Jody as a result. Unconscionable,” Bernat’s email said. “Once you realize what Karen Velie/CalCoastNews has done to others, you will quickly see how she can skew the truth, outright lie, and cause great harm. A simple verification by Steve Cable could have resolved this early on.”
Bernat clarified that she legally changed her name in 2024 to avoid a “stalker” who harassed her on social media and physically confronted her. She alleged that Cable’s actions put her safety in Arizona at risk.
“This stalker is known to have done physical violence on his ex-girlfriend, an acquaintance of ours,” she wrote. “He is also known to have unregistered weapons and to be a member of the Proud Boys. [I] was also hoping to start fresh without the CCN lies following [me].”
Velie hasn’t filed a response to Bernat’s complaint yet. Cable’s case management conference is set for June 16. —Bulbul Rajagopal
Parking concerns delay Cayucos motel project
The lots are small and so are the streets in the neighborhood east of South Ocean Avenue in Cayucos.
It’s hard to maneuver and it’s hard to find places to park, said Vicki Tamoush as she pointed out her window facing St. Mary Avenue. A proposed motel on a property that’s directly in her line of sight is just going to make it worse, she added.
Her neighbors sitting around her coffee table, Harley Dubois and Ann Sturges, agree, which is why they banded together with 20 others to appeal the project’s approval to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. It’s too big for the number of parking spaces and would adversely impact their street, they said.
“Cayucos is slowly being eroded,” Dubois said. “The thing that really bothers me is the long-term stuff. … Once it happens, it never goes away.”
A few days later, on April 30, the board concurred, delaying a decision on the appeal and asking the applicant to come back in July with more parking spaces on the property.
The proposed mixed-use motel and caretaker residence has four units—three of which are slated to be extended-stay/shortterm rentals—and seven parking spaces. The county requires two parking spaces per motel guest unit, planner Andy Knighton told the board. He added that the parking lot for the motel provides one more parking space than required.
“Many of the properties and structures on St. Mary Avenue are older,” Knighton said, adding that they don’t conform with current county codes. “The project is not required to address or resolve surrounding nonconforming parking conditions.”
Dan Boridorri, who spoke on behalf of the appellants, said that most motel rooms average between 300 and 400 square feet. The proposed motel’s units are larger than 1,000 square feet with multiple bedrooms.
“The four units in the proposed motel have a unique potential of occupancy of six to eight guests per unit,” Boridorri said. “Let’s look at it in the real world of how many people are going to be staying in that room
and how many vehicles it’s going to take to get them there.”
The result would mean that a large number of vehicles would have to park in the residential area, he said.
Developer Uriah Donaldson contended that the occupancy rate per unit would be the same as a motel room with two queen beds and a pull-out sofa. He added that he had gone through multiple iterations of the proposal to get it to comply with county codes, and he said he would also be happy to place an occupancy cap on the number of guests who could stay in each unit.
“Whatever we can do to make this project of value to the city and community of Cayucos, that’s what I want it to be,” he said. “These will be my neighbors.”
But his future neighbors don’t necessarily believe that he will be occupying the caretaker unit with his wife as he said he would, and neither does 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson.
“I have to be honest, I am suspicious of the caretaker unit,” Gibson said. “Frankly sir, your testimony didn’t inspire a lot of confidence.”
In response to questions from 5th District Supervisor Heather Moreno, Donaldson said he would be changing his address to the motel and parking his Toyota Rav4 in the parking lot. She asked whether his wife had a car, and he said she had a Toyota Corolla but likely wouldn’t be driving it.
Moreno added that the configuration of the units made it more likely that people in multiple cars would be meeting for their stays.
“The bed rate may be the same, but it is different when you have separated bedrooms. It just is,” she said.
Fourth District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding said that while the project technically complies with county codes, “they were very clever as well in terms of how to submit a project within the definition of our code.”
“The testimony didn’t quite align with that,” Paulding said.
Gibson said that it sounded like the motel would need nine parking spaces rather than seven and requested that Donaldson come back with something that incorporated that. Cayucos is visitor-serving, and parking is “absolutely jammed,” he said.
“If this is sized correctly and oriented correctly, I think we could make this less of a contentious issue,” Gibson said. ∆ —Camillia Lanham
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Hope in numbers
Alison Ingle has dedicated more than two decades of her life to special needs education.
She’s taught at two San Luis Obispo County elementary schools and is now a special education program specialist overseeing four schools within the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Ingle has worked with numerous students who need more intensive support.
Now, her community is returning that support after she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in February, the same cancer she beat four years ago.
Ingle said she and her family have received a “huge outpouring” of support from immediate friends, family, parents, teachers, and students ranging from countless text messages of well wishes, donations to her GoFundMe page, or meals for her family. Schools like Monarch Grove Elementary have worn orange ribbons and sported T-shirts that read “Alison strong.”
“When I hear stories like this, it just makes me want to cry. They’ve really pulled together,” she said. “It just spans so wide that it’s almost so emotional, it’s overwhelming.”
Right now, Ingle is living in San Francisco with her husband during treatment while her two daughters continue to reside in Los Osos. During this time, she said, her local community has helped to ensure her kids are supported and taken care of.
“There’s just a sense of a village that’s so strong in our community—that’s so supportive,” she said. “You just feel like you’re being held, you know?”
After receiving her degree from Cal Poly, Ingle spent 10 years as a special education teacher at Grover Heights Elementary and another 10 at Monarch Grove Elementary before being diagnosed with leukemia in 2020. After going into remission, Ingle came back and was offered a specialist position to oversee special education at Bishops Peak, Monarch Grove, and C.L. Smith elementaries, as well as Morro Bay High School where she would help teachers develop lesson and behavior plans for students with intensive needs.
“It’s evolved as I’ve gotten further along in my career, because I think as a program specialist now it’s supporting teachers and supporting families and IEP [individualized education program] meetings, but also it’s a different role,” she said. “I think I can empathize with the families, and I can support the teachers really well.”
As Ingle receives treatment up north, she said the local support has “lifted her spirits,” and she hopes to return home within the next six weeks.
“If all still continues to go well with my health, then I think hopefully I will get to go home,” she said. “I just miss my kids. I haven’t been able to be with my daughters. … So being away from them has been very, very heartbreaking.”
Despite her difficult journey through cancer, Ingle said in a “wonderful way” the community has not only been there for her, but for each other.
“Some have reconnected, some have really pulled together and formed relationships that maybe otherwise wouldn’t happen,” she said. “It feels heartwarming even through tragedy to feel the power of people coming together to help a common cause.”
Nicole Conrad, Ingle’s cousin, described Ingle as her best friend.
“Alison, growing up, always was the type of person that people gravitated to, because she’s always happy. She’s always the type of person that brings out the best in people,” Conrad said, “and her storytelling abilities are hysterical. She’s really funny. Very adventurous.”
Conrad said she’s never seen the community come together like this before.
“The amount of support that they have shown her consistently over a long period of time is one of the most inspiring things I have ever seen in my life, and it brings me to tears when I think about it,” Conrad said. For more information or to donate toward Ingle’s medical costs visit: gofundme.com/f/ favorite-educator-alison-ingle-is-fighting-forher-life.
Fast fact
• In honor of National Chip Your Pet Month, and with the help of 24PetWatch microchip registry, Woods Humane Society is holding four free microchip clinics to help protect pets if they ever become lost. The free clinics are by appointment only and will be held at Woods North County on May 2 and 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. and at Woods SLO on May 7 and 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit woodshumanesociety.org/ microchip.
• The Beautify Cambria Association announced the return of the family-friendly Bee, Butterfly, and Bat Faire on May 4 at the Cambria Historical Museum Gardens. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is free for all ages. For more information, contact info@ beautifycambria.org. ∆
PHOTO COURTESY OF NICOLE CONRAD
The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to participate in a public meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings can be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube Channel at http://youtube.slo. city. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to emailcouncil@slocity.org However, in order for a water or sewer rate protest to be valid, a written protest must be mailed or personally delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo Clerk’s Office, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or personally delivered to the City Clerk at the noticed hearing prior to the close of the hearing. Protests submitted orally or by email, fax, or text are not considered valid and will not be counted.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
• 2025-26 AND 2026-27 WATER RATE ADOPTION
A public hearing to consider adopting a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27.”
On April 30, 2025, all property owners and account holders of record were mailed a form to protest the proposed water rates, as required under Proposition 218. Signed protests must be received by the City Clerk, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo CA 93401, at or before the time of the protest hearing (June 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.).
For more information, please visit www.slocity.org/ utilityrates or contact the City’s Utilities Department at (805) 781-7133 or by email at ub@slocity.org.
• 2025-26 AND 2026-27 SEWER RATE ADOPTION
A public hearing to consider adopting a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, establishing Sewer Rates for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27.”
On April 30, 2025, all property owners and account holders of record were mailed a form to protest the proposed sewer rates, as required under Proposition 218. Signed protests must be received by the City Clerk, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo CA 93401, at or before the time of the protest hearing (June 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.).
with a full cash value less than or equal to ten thousand dollars;
(3) All manufactured homes and associated accessories subject to local assessment with a full cash value less than or equal to five thousand dollars;
(4) All possessory interests with a base year value less than or equal to fifty thousand dollars.
(c) The provisions of subsection (b)(4) shall apply for lien dates occurring on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2025, unless the legislature amends Revenue and Taxation Code section 155.20 to extend the fifty thousand dollar low- value exemption for lien dates occurring on or after January 1, 2025, in which case the low value exemption of less than or equal to fifty thousand dollars, referenced in subsection (b)(4) will continue until repealed or amended by the board of supervisors. If the legislature does not amend section 155.20 to extend the low-value exemption for lien dates occurring on or after January 1, 2025, the fifty thousand dollar low-value exemption shall apply only in the case of a possessory interest, for a temporary and transitory use, in a publicly owned fairground, fairground facility, convention facility, or cultural facility as described in Section 155.20, subdivision (b)(1)(B)(ii), and for all other possessory interests the low-value exemption shall apply to those properties with a base year value less than, or equal to, ten thousand dollars.
SECTION 2: 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.
For more information, please visit www.slocity.org/ utilityrates or contact the City’s Utilities Department at (805) 781-7133 or by email at ub@slocity.org.
The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the items listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Council Agenda Reports for this meeting will be available for review one week in advance of the meeting date on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www.slocity.org/government/mayorand-city-council/agendas-and-minutes. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7114 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel http://youtube.slo.city.
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
City of San Luis Obispo
May 1, 2025
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City.
1. 1110 Garden St. DIR-0217-2025; Request for sidewalk tables and chairs permit for three tables and 12 chairs on the northeastern sidewalk of Garden St to serve Linnaea’s Café (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); C-D-H Zone; Caitlin Quirk, applicant. (Eva Wynn)
2. 1540 Froom Ranch Rd (Costco). DIR-0189-2025; Request for a Night Work permit to perform work for a maximum of thirty (30) nights from August 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025 from the hours of 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM for installation of canopy and undergrounding of utilities for fuel facility expansion (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); C-R Zone; Barhausen Consulting Engineers, LLC, applicant. (Mallory Patino)
The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than May 12, 2025
The Director’s decision may be appealed, and must be filed with the appropriate appeal fee within 10 days of the Director’s action. For more information, contact the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, stop by Monday and Wednesday between 1 p.m.
4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., or call (805) 781-7170,
SECTION 3. In accordance with Government Code Section 25131, after reading of the title of the ordinance (if applicable), further reading of the ordinance in full is waived.
SECTION 4. 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, a summary of the ordinance 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 8th day of April, 2025, and PASSED and ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California on the 29th day of April, 2025, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Supervisors Heather Moreno, Bruce S. Gibson, John Peschong, Jimmy Paulding and Chairperson Dawn Ortiz-Legg
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DATED: April 30, 2025
Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Niki Martin, Deputy Clerk May 1, 2025
The fight is here
When national chaos becomes a local crisis
For years, I’ve devoted my time to local issues in San Luis Obispo County. I’ve done so not because I’m apathetic to national politics, but because I’ve believed— and still believe—that our most direct influence lies in our own backyard. While the media machine churns 24/7 content about Congress, cable news spats, and whoever former President Trump is threatening this week, I’ve wanted to cut through the noise and focus on where we can make an immediate difference.
But increasingly, it’s impossible to ignore how the chaos seeded by the Trump administration and the rise of far-right political movements are no longer just national disturbances. They are now deeply embedded in the daily lives of San Luis Obispo County residents—in our economy, our neighborhoods, our classrooms, our courts, and even in our conversations with one another.
What used to feel far away is now at our doorstep.
Tariffs imposed during the Trump years didn’t just “hit China,” they hit local retirees on fixed incomes struggling to afford groceries and small businesses trying to stay
Trump doesn’t belong in office
There are two great mysteries in the universe. The first has to do with the nature of dark matter, and the second is why New Times keeps printing John Donegan’s pompous bullshit. First, it was he and his political party that created the mess by enthroning one Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office. The same Trump, as you may recall, who only intended to be a dictator for a day, but it seems that autocracy has grown on him. He also promised to end the Ukraine War that same day but no such luck.
Trump also promised a booming stock market, which only went up some 70 percent during Biden’s administration. Right now, it is in free fall, so the only boom is for short sellers. He promised a quick end to inflation, and lower grocery prices, particularly eggs. Don’t hold your breath. Worse yet, he once again promised to defend and uphold the U.S. Constitution, and has been trashing it ever since.
So now Donnegan is offering advice on how to deal with the mess created by his lying and incompetent leader (“Showdown at the not-so-OK Corral,” April 10). It is obvious that the only real solution would be to get that nut case out of the office and possibly banish both political parties in the process. Maybe we could send them to El Salvador.
Mark Smith San Luis Obispo
It will take all of us to solve the conflicts that are dividing us
All of us deeply care about and want all our area school kids to be safe with bathrooms, locker rooms, sports, etc., when it comes to sex/gender issue concerns. That
afloat as the cost of supplies skyrocketed. Those policies, built on slogans rather than strategy, damaged consumer confidence. We see the wreckage in boarded-up storefronts, strained food banks, and families forced to make impossible choices.
The cruelty didn’t stop at the border wall.
Ask anyone who’s dared to display a yard sign supporting LGBTQ-plus rights or racial justice. The harassment and threats they’ve received aren’t random—they’re symptoms of a culture war imported into our neighborhoods from Trump’s national stage. When citizens like Kilmar Abrego Garcia are snatched up and deported on questionable grounds, that’s not just bad policy. It’s a betrayal of due process. And it sends shockwaves through communities built on trust, labor, and decades of quiet resilience.
Locally, we’re seeing fringe far-right actors emboldened enough to target transgender students in our schools—children, who have every right to exist and be protected. These protests aren’t just misguided. They are calculated attacks meant to instill fear and erase visibility. Meanwhile, federal cuts to health care, mental health services, and housing assistance—all championed by the Trump administration—are turning cracks in our local safety net into craters. This isn’t about partisan disagreement. It’s
is our common ground from which I think it is urgent and absolutely necessary that we all commit to using conflict resolution and mediation resources, like school districts use to successfully negotiate contracts with their employees each year, to find ways to keep all of our kids safe in the most compassionate, civil, respectful, peaceful, effective, and healing way possible. I can think of no better way to empower all of our kids than to show them, right here, right now, in every way we can, how to constructively work through by respectfully brainstorming, negotiating, and compromising to find real solutions to this conflict.
And then to lobby our local lawmakers to enact it. That is the urgent opportunity we have right here, right now. If we fail to seize it and instead let ourselves stay trapped in a cycle of each group reducing the other down to labels like “insane” and “hateful” then we will only fuel the divisiveness, hurt, and fear, which I think leads to increasing
about whether we will allow a toxic political movement—one centered on power, ego, and exclusion—to unravel the very systems that allow diverse communities like ours to thrive. Trumpism is not a passing storm. It’s a scorched-earth campaign to dismantle institutions of accountability, compassion, and community—whether those are courts, schools, nonprofits, or neighbors helping neighbors. It is anti-science, anti-dialogue, anti-democracy. And worst of all, it has convinced too many of its followers that cruelty is a substitute for conviction.
We can no longer pretend this movement only exists in Washington, D.C. It is right here in San Luis Obispo County.
resist together, not just react individually. What we need now isn’t a return to “normal.” Normal got us here. What we need is a civic uprising—not driven by political parties, but by people who still believe in the Constitution, in dignity, and in the right to build a future not ruled by fear. We must reclaim our voice, not just in national discourse, but in local action. That means fighting for affordable housing, accessible health care, and justice for marginalized residents—not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because those battles are now existential. They are the front lines in the war against authoritarianism.
Locally, we’re seeing fringe far-right actors emboldened enough to target transgender students in our schools— children, who have every right to exist and be protected. These protests aren’t just misguided. They are calculated attacks meant to instill fear and erase visibility.
It was evident in the energy behind the Hands Off Our Courts demonstration on April 5, where thousands gathered at the SLO County Courthouse to voice their outrage at the increasing slide into authoritarianism. That protest wasn’t about any one judge or decision. It was about defending the very idea that no one is above the law. It was a collective affirmation that communities must
extremism, which in turn increasingly threatens our democracy as founded on our Constitution and its amendments including the Bill of Rights.
So, I ask all of us, right here, right now: Area school board members, area community members, area lawmakers, and myself, who
And if we don’t push back loudly, consistently, and together, we risk losing more than a political fight. We risk losing the community we’ve worked so hard to build and thrive in. ∆
Aaron Ochs writes to New Times from Morro Bay. Send a response for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.
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Flagging interest …
Honestly, covering “news reporter” Karen Velie and her CalCoastNews blog has become so tiresome even I, a compact 120-volt office appliance, am sick of wasting my energy and grinding my gears through her sensationalist travails, but here we go again because the saga continues.
To recap, former SLO resident Jody Bernat (formerly Jody Belsher) filed a lawsuit alleging Velie had defamed her after reporting that Bernat was living under an alias in Arizona. That turned out to be false because Bernat legally changed her name to elude a stalker, and the judge in the case sealed the record for that reason, so Bernat is her legal name, not an alias.
According to Velie’s “reporting,” Bernat’s ex-husband, John Belsher, now also living in the same Arizona town (Surprise, Arizona), was using the alias Jon Bailey, and the separated couple were entering pickleball tournaments together. Belsher says he used “Jon Bailey” so as not to draw attention to his wife’s former name.
Right about now you’re yawning and asking, “So what?” I agree! But this is what passes for reportable “news” on Velie’s blog.
This is literally too absurd to sound true, amirite? Velie’s “source” for her alias story was Surprise resident Steve Cable, who also entered tournaments at the Grand Pickleball Club, and who confirmed Velie’s suspicions that Bernat/Belsher (she) and Belsher/Bailey (he) had to be up to no good
After all, Belsher/Bailey (he), a real estate and land use attorney, also has a $3.6 million fraud
judgment to pay with his former partner, Ryan Wright (formerly known as Ryan Petetit), whose development companies bilked investors Jeffrey and Debora Chase out of millions. Did I mention Belsher/Bailey is representing his ex-wife Bernat/ Belsher in her defamation lawsuit against Velie and Cable? Cozy for a divorced couple, no?
It’s complicated and silly, I know.
But hey! All caught up? OK! The new revelation is that Cable is saying “no fair!” He filed a declaration in the defamation suit explaining why SLO Superior Court should quash the case against him. He doesn’t live or have business in SLO County, see?
Hm. So it’s impossible to defame someone from another state?
Cable just got caught up in the alias mystery when another pickleball player texted him Velie’s story about Belsher and Wright/Petetit’s $3.6 million fraud judgment, and then he started doing more research and found more CalCoastNews stories and went down a Velie rabbit hole, called Velie, told her what he knew of his interactions with the Belshers via pickleball, then Velie helped Cable and the Chases get in touch, and now this non-story is all a Very BIG DEAL!
Velie has yet to respond to Bernat’s defamation suit, but for his part, “Gossipy Steve” Cable is crying “Not it!” Can I get a ruling, state-line judge?
All I know is that journalism is much easier when reporters vet, confirm, and duplicate sources and when pickleball is not involved. Too competitive!
Speaking of reporting, this just in: Morro Bay adopted a policy to fly only three specific flags on city property—Old Glory (USA), the Bear Flag (state), and the city flag (Morro Rock, duh)—reversing a 2022 ordinance allowing commemorative flags, such as the Pride flag, to fly over City Hall for up to 30 days.
Interesting timing, eh? We’re just 31 days away from Pride Month, when in June we celebrate and recognize the LGBTQ-plus community, history, and ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. I hate to think it, but is this more obeying in advance and trickledown intolerance coming from Trump?
The Orange One ended policy protecting LGBTQ-plus rights, including nonbinary recognition and gender-affirming care. He ended diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) programs and extorted states and universities to do the same. What’s next? No more Pride Month? No Black History Month? Women’s History? Native American Heritage Month? Oh, but don’t worry, fans of genocide and colonization. Trump is bringing back Columbus Day! Yay!
None of what’s going on right now is normal. Trump is singlehandedly reversing years of social progress. I know it’s easier to avoid controversy, Morro Bay, but now’s the time to stand up to Trump, not bend over.
Like timid mice, the Morro Bay City Council is trying to find cover.
Councilmember Jeff Eckles called the old ordinance allowing the Pride flag “divisive” and “gross overreach of local government.”
“Fly only the flags that represent all of us,” Eckles said.
At least Councilmember Cyndee Edwards recognized the optics: [The Pride flag] “wouldn’t be going up in June, and I just wanted to be making sure that I was conscious of what we do here tonight.”
“There’s no malice intent,” Mayor Carla Wixom said. “It’s just bringing us back to our core.”
“No malice, gay and trans friends! We’re just not going to recognize you at this crucial time in American historical intolerance.”
You all must be so proud.
Speaking of pride, SLO County District Attorney Dan “MAGA” Dow has taken Trump’s “only two biological sexes” edict to heart. In his press release condemning the early parole of trans woman Allie Brown convicted of filicide, Dow called her “Mr. Brown.”
I don’t like baby killers any more than you, Dow, but Brown served 12 years of a 15-year sentence and was deemed fit for release. She identifies as female. Maybe “Ms. Brown” is in order. ∆
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The local community is invited to roam freely around downtown SLO during the annual Sip ’n’ Saunter event on Sunday, May 4, at 1 p.m. A variety of participating retailers, along with restaurants and caterers, will serve samples and small bites. Visit downtownslo.com to get tickets and more information about participating retail locations.
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COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY
Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. (805) 394-5560. coastalwineandpaint. com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.
COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. (559) 799-9632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.
CRUISING CAR SHOW PAINTING PARTY
Enjoy an afternoon of art and community at this painting event. Get tickets and more info at the link. May 3, 2 p.m. $60. my805tix.com. Lor Coaching Studio & Gallery, 525 Harbor St., Morro Bay.
DEATHTRAP From By The Sea Productions. Visit site for more info. May 2-18 bytheseaproductions.org/. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.
FLORAL ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP
Learn the art of floral arrangement with Spring flowers. Make your own large arrangement in a vase and gain industry tricks. May 10, 3-4 p.m. $75. (805) 9359046. sea-n-green.com. Sea + Green, 2380 Main St., unit F, Cambria.
INTO THE WOODS Enjoy this Tony Awardwinning musical that reimagines the fairy tales you know and love. Get tickets and more info about the dates ranging from mid-April to early May. Through May 4, 7
p.m. $25. my805tix.com. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.
MAY ARTISTS RECEPTION: MEET THE ARTISTS Meet featured artists: Hema Sukumar (landscapes), photographers Jack McNeal and Kerry Drager, and Jari de Ham (Chinese brush art). May 10, 3-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.
PLEIN-AIR OILS WORKSHOP WITH SCOTT HAMILL Visit website for more info. May 9 -11 artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 772-2504.
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.
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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. THE ARTS AROUND US: FROM STRINGS TO SUCCESS WITH AMIT PELED Hear from internationally renowned cellist, Amit Peled, who will treat guests to a short performance and engage in a Q&A session. May 9, 12-1 p.m. Free. (805) 2389800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
BEGINNING IMPROV CLASSES Join Top
Grade Comedy Theater for beginning improv classes. First Monday of every month, 6-8 p.m. through Jan. 2 $15. (805) 242-1443. Saunter Yoga and Wellness, 5820 Traffic Way, Atascadero.
CHAKRA BALANCING AND FUSED
GLASS MOBILE WORKSHOP Local healerAnnette Jones will share her knowledge of chakra systems. Each participant will receive a chakra clearing and set of oils, and can create a mobile. May 3 12-2:30 p.m. $250. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, 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.
DRYPOINT ON PLEXI WORKSHOP Make your own intaglio print with resident artist David Butz in this workshop. Get more info at the link. May 10 1-4 p.m. $75. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
FAERIE GARDEN CLASS Join Peaceful Plants in their faerie garden class, where all materials are included in the purchase of a ticket. Get more information at the link. May 7 6 p.m. $50. my805tix.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles, (805) 270-3327.
FIRST SATURDAY: IN YOUR DREAMS
OPENING Enjoy the opening of “In Your Dreams” while enjoying music by Kenny Taylor and wine from Dubost. May 3 6-9 p.m. Free; $10 wine. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
A FOCUS ON FLOWERS Park Street Gallery is pleased to present A Focus on Flowers. This special group exhibition features gorgeous floral paintings. See the exhibit during upcoming receptions (April 5 and May 3, from 6 to 9 p.m.), or daily (except Tuesdays) during the show’s run. Through May 31 Free. (805) 286-4430. Park Street Gallery, 1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, parkstreetgallery.com.
FUSED GLASS FLOWER STAKE Create your own unique fused glass flower using a variety of colorful pieces of glass. Flowers can be hung or glued to a metal stake. Visit the link for more information. May 10 10 a.m.-noon $50. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.
IN YOUR DREAMS See a collection of black and white illustrations by Storie Grubb. May 3 -June 29 Free. (805) 2389800. studiosonthepark.org/events/inyour-dreams/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.
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.
SILVERSMITHING WORKSHOPS APRIL AND MAY Learn to silversmith during workshops hosted at Golden State Goods. Two different levels, Basics and Stone Setting, will support all participants. All materials will be provided. May 4 and May 11 $95-$110. (805) 464-2564. goldenstategoods.com/workshops. Golden State Goods, 5880 Traffic Way, Atascadero.
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.
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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.
BYO CRAFT NIGHT All are welcome to gather with other like-minded crafty folks. Get more info at the link. May 6 6-8 p.m. Free. (714) 336-5768. m.facebook.com/gro ups/876399651120300/?ref=share&mibex tid=wwXIfr. Unitarian Universalist Church, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo.
CENTRAL COAST COMEDY THEATER
IMPROV COMEDY SHOW An ongoing improv comedy program featuring the CCCT’s Ensemble. Grab some food at the public market’s wonderful eateries and enjoy the show upstairs. Second Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. $10. my805tix.com/e/ improv-comedy-1-10. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, 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.
CUESTA COLLEGE’S ANNUAL STUDENT
ART EXHIBIT A showcase to highlight students’ ceramics, drawings, digital art, photography, and other media.
Registration to submit works runs through April 4. Through May 16 cuesta. edu. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-3202. CUESTA DRAMA PRESENTS: TREASURE ISLAND Watch as Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money, and mutiny is brought to life onstage in this new adaptation. May 8 7:30 p.m., May 9, 7:30 p.m., May 10, 7:30 p.m. and May 11, 2 p.m. $27 general; $20 student with ID. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, 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.
I HATE HAMLET In Paul Rudnick’s dramatic comedy, when television star Andrew Rally moves back to New York and finds himself cast as Hamlet, nothing seems right. Thursdays-Sundays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through May 18 $20-$37. slorep.org. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 786-2440. LEARN TO WEAVE MONDAYS An opportunity to learn how a four-shaft loom works. You will get acquainted as a new weaver or as a refresher with lots of tips and tricks. This class includes getting to know a loom, how to prepare/ dress a loom, and much much more. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. $75 monthly. (805) 4418257. Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com. 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. NOTES FOR
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ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through June 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/notesfor-tomorrow/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.
PICKET PAINTING PARTY Decorative picket purchasing opportunities are available to show your support and help fund maintenance and educational programs in the Children’s Garden.
Second Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $75 per picket or 2 for $100. (805) 541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., 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.
SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN
MIC NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337, libertinebrewing.com.
TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
(NORTH AMERICAN TOUR) The triumphant story of the Queen of Rock and Roll set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits. Witness Turner’s journey against all odds to become one of the world’s most beloved artists of all time. May 7 7:30 p.m. and May 8 7:30 p.m. Starts at $77. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., 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 Wednesdays, 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.
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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.
DISNEY’S FROZEN JR. Presented by Coastal Christian School. May 3 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and May 4 , 2-4 p.m. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ccs-frozen-jr/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.
LESS MISERABLE A spoof of one of the most beloved musicals of all time. May 2-June 14 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.
SECOND SATURDAY IMPROV MEETUP
Have you ever wanted to try improv? Or are you an experienced player looking for opportunities to practice? Join to play short-form games and share smiles in the supportive environment of improv. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. through Dec. 13 improvforgood.fun/. Flex Performing Arts Studio (Studio D), 1820 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.
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.
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29TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ MORRO BAY CAR
SHOW Visit site for info on registration and the show’s lineup of events. Registration is limited. Participants encouraged to secure their spots early. May 2 and May 3 my805tix.com. Downtown Morro Bay, Inquire for address, Morro Bay.
CAYUCOS ANTIQUE STREET FAIRE
Don’t miss the Cayucos Antique Street Faire in downtown Cayucos. With free admission and parking. May 4 , 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (805) 751-3737. facebook.com/ CayucosAntiqueStreetFaire/. Cayucos Beach, The corner of D Street and Ocean Avenue, Cayucos.
CENTRAL COAST UECHI-RYU KARATEDO Uechi-Ryu Karate-do is a traditional form of karate originating from Okinawa, Japan. Focus is on fitness, flexibility, and self-defense with emphasis on self -growth, humility, and respect. Open to ages 13 to adult. Beginners and experienced welcome. Instructor with 50 years experience. For info, call 805-215-8806. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278, morro-bay.ca.us.
IT’S A BOOK! IT’S A PLAY! IT’S A SIGNING
Wearing multiple hats, acclaimed local authors Christine Ahern, Anne Allen, Rolynn Anderson, Tony Piazzza, Mara Purl, and Lida Sideris will delight you with their dramatic readings. May 4 1-3 p.m. Free. (805) 5285565. Volumes of Pleasure Bookshop, 1016 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos.
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.
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.
MORRO BAY METAPHYSICIANS
DISCUSSION GROUP A group of metaphysically minded individuals that have been meeting for many years now in the Coalesce Chapel. Club offers a supportive metaphysical based community. Members discuss a different topic each week. All are welcome to join. Fridays, 12:301:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $10-$15. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/.
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. OPEN FLOW: DANCE AND MOVEMENT
A community of movers and shakers who come together to express themselves through dance and movement. Inspired by a variety of conscious movement modalities, Open Flow is led by Silvia Suarez and Matt Garrity, embodiment teachers who share a passion for integration through movement exploration. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 (general), $5 (ages 55 and older). SilviaAthaSomatics.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278.
STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical, mental and emotional health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. $10.
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(805) 709-2227. Hardie Park, Ash Ave. and B St., Cayucos. Qi gong offers great antiaging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical and mental health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first for info and exact location. Fridays, 9-10 a.m. $12. (805) 709-2227. inner-workings.com. Los Osos, Townwide, Los Osos. 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) 7727486. fitnessworksmb.com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.
THANK OUR FIREFIGHTERS Participate in this event to commemorate and support enjoy the Cambria Fire Department. Donations will help improve the comfort, security and safety of the men and women serving our everyday needs. Refer to the flyer for more info. May 3, 4:30 p.m. $175. my805tix.com. The Dairy Barn at Hearst Ranch, San Simeon Road, San Simeon. 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) 701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.
NORTH SLO COUNTY
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.
BELTANE CEREMONY Join the circle to find your inner goddess and celebrate spring at its peak and the coming of summer. May 1 6-7:30 p.m. $45. (805) 464-2175. greenomenapothecary.com. The Green Omen Apothecary and Tea Lounge, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.
CREATE AND SIP WREATH MAKING
EVENT Join for a hands-on wreath-making workshop to design a floral wreath, that’s perfect for gifting or adding a charming touch to your home. May 10 2-4 p.m. $68. (805) 226-2600. sanantoniowinery.com. Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery, 2610 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles.
FLEA MARKET AND MAKERS FAIR With vintage treasures, books, collectibles, art, jewelry, crafts, and more for sale by more than 20 vendors.. Expect bargains galore. First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. through June 7 Free to the public. Templeton Library, 1173 S. Main St., Templeton, (805) 221-5372, templetonlibrary.org.
GONG FU CEREMONIAL TEA MEDITATION
Experience a serene evening of harmony and mindfulness with local Tea Sommelier Jennifer de Tréglodé. Sip, reflect, and journey through the art of tea. May 8 6-7:30 p.m. $30. (805) 464-2175. greenomenapothecary. com. The Green Omen Apothecary and Tea Lounge, 6280 Palma Ave., 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.
NOURISH AND NURTURE: SOLUTIONS
FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
Join a nutritionist and herbalist to explore how food and herbs can ease stress and boost well-being. Learn practical, nourishing solutions for everyday life. May 9 5:30-7 p.m. $45. (805) 464-2175. greenomenapothecary.com. The Green Omen Apothecary and Tea Lounge, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.
PERIMENOPAUSE PORTAL Explore perimenopause in this empowering class, blending science and spirit. Learn signs, symptoms, and aligned support options for this vital rite of passage. May 4, 2-4 p.m. $45. (805) 464-2175. greenomenapothecary. com. The Green Omen Apothecary and Tea Lounge, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.
SUMMIT CELEBRATION PARTY ON ALTA COLINA VINEYARD Join for an elevated Summit Celebration at Alta Colina. Sip estate-grown wines, enjoy stunning views, and connect with fellow wine lovers in Paso Robles. May 10 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 2-4 p.m. $40. altacolina.com/event-directory/. Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery, 2825 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4191.
SAN LUIS OBISPO
4TH ANNUAL SHEEP SHEARING SHINDIG
Enjoy an afternoon of hands-on agriculture. Watch expert shearers in action, learn about Navajo-Churro sheep, and try wool processing activities. May 10 12-4 p.m. my805tix.com. City Farm SLO, 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, (805) 769-8344.
AWAKEN THE WILD FEMININE: BELTANE
FIRE CEREMONY Celebrate Beltane, the cross-quarter day between Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. Participants will be guided through a fire ceremony of sacred release and awakening. Visit the link for more information. May 4, 5-8 p.m. $55. my805tix.com. Crows End Retreat, 6430 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.
BIKE MONTH KICKOFF PARTY Enjoy a photo booth, tie dye, trivia, and free food. Get more information at the link. May 1 5-8 p.m. Free. rideshare.org/program/ bike-month. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo.
CAL POLY CAT PROGRAM’S ADOPT-AKITTY Join to meet countless kitties in need of loving homes and make sure you find your purrrfect match. May 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. HumanKind Fair Trade, 974 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 594-1220.
CALIFORNIA TREES: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE NATIVE SPECIES Join Dr. Matt Ritter, Cal Poly botany professor, for a visually rich celebration of the state’s iconic native trees. A conversation and book signing are scheduled after the talk. May 1, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. mattritter.net/speaking. San Luis Obispo Vets’ Hall, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-5930.
CENTRAL COAST DIALYSIS ORGAN
TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP Not faith based. All are welcome. Please wear a mask. First Saturday of every month, 9:3011:30 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO, 650 Pismo St., San Luis Obispo.
CLAUDIA DE LA CRUZ: BEYOND THE BALLOT, BUILDING PEOPLE POWER
THROUGH ORGANIZED STRUGGLE Hear
Claudia De la Cruz share an analysis of ruling class democracy, and explain how it works against the people. She will also share strategies for building local power through organized struggle. Get more info at the link. May 4 6-7 p.m. (805) 317-6661. facebook.com/events/1618757575423681/.
Unitarian Universalist Church, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo.
FAMILY FREE DAY: FAERIE FESTIVAL
Join the third annual Faerie Festival. Visit the website for more information. May 11 , 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (805) 541-1400. slobg. org/faerie-festival-2025/. San Luis Obispo
Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Grab free comics, discover new favorites, and celebrate your fandom at this one-day event. May 3, 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Free. (805) 544-6366. facebook.com/events/1078337894328658.
Captain Nemo Games, 565 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. FREE QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION
TRAINING Learn to question, persuade, and refer—three steps that can save a life. Free virtual training for parents, educators, and community members. Registration required. May 9, 6-8 p.m. Free. (805) 7701593. youthwell.org/mental-health-firstaid. Online, See website, 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, 2-3 p.m. and Mondays-Saturdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Free. (657) 465-9182. missionsanluisobispo. org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. FREE VIRTUAL QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING For participants to learn about community resources in Santa Barbara County and be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide for parents and adults (ages 18 and over) who work or live with youth between ages of 12-18. Offered in partnership with Family Services Agency of Santa Barbara and thanks to a grant from SAMHSA. May 9 6-8 p.m. Free. (805) 7701593. youthwell.org/mental-health-first-aid. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. FUNDRAISER: SPRING SALE IN THE GARDEN Joint his fundraiser, supported by the Central Coast Women’s League (CCWL), to benefit SLO charities. Decorative art, jewelry, vintage items, clothing, and plants will be for sale. May 3 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (805) 539-9374. Central Coast Women’s League, 1720 San Luis Drive, San Luis Obispo, none. 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.
GROW AND GATHER: A PERINATAL
WELLNESS CIRCLE The intention of this small group gathering is to provide support for expectant and postpartum parents/caregivers in nurturing their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. through May 15 $50. (805) 541-1400. slobg.org/ event/grow-gather-a-perinatal-wellnesscircle/. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. LAW ENFORCEMENT NIGHT AT THE DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS’ MARKET Law Enforcement Night is a free, family-friendly event, open to the public. Children will be able to engage in interactive educational demonstrations and test out equipment. May 8 , 6-8 p.m. Free. downtownslo.com/do/lawenforcement-night-at-the-downtownslo-farmers-market. San Luis Obispo Farmers Market, Broad and Higuera, San Luis Obispo, (805) 541-0286. MEET AUTHOR AND ACTIVIST ROBIN
GREENFIELD Author and eco-activist Robin Greenfield will speak about his 1,600 mile walk from Canada to Los Angeles. He will also cover topics including nonownership and living without money. May 8, 7-9 p.m. Free. (805) 548-0597. ecologistics.org/. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, 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.
PARENT ALLIES Parent Allies of LGBTQIA+ youth, ages 10 to 18 are invited to process feelings and learn to support your child. Get more info at the link. May 5, 5-6 p.m. Free. (805) 770-1593. youthwell.org/groups. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
SIP ‘N’ SAUNTER 2025 Head to downtown SLO to get a taste of the local wineries, beverage providers, restaurants, and caterers from around the county. Enjoy live music and discover the unique retailers at the same time. Get tickets and more info at the link. May 4 1 p.m. $72. downtownslo.
com/events/sip-n-saunter. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo.
SLO CONNECTED: CREATING AWARENESS TOGETHER Experience stories of resilience and hope through a day filled with storytelling. An art display will feature works by incarcerated artists, and a silent auction will be held. May 10, 3-7 p.m. $75-$100. thekidcat.org/ sloconnected. Private Residence (SLO), Address will be sent with ticket purchase, San Luis Obispo, Private Phone Number.
SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB
MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and leadership skills in a supportive and positive environment? During COVID, we are meeting virtually. Contact us to get a meeting link for info. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Free. slonoontime.toastmastersclubs.org. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.
SLO PHILATELIC SOCIETY 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. 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. SLO Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 540-9484, slocity. org/seniors.
SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN: WEEKLY COFFEE MEETING SLO RAMs is a group or retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10 coffee meeting. retiredactivemen.org. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.
SLO SKIERS MONTHLY MEETING SLO
Skiers is a local sports and social club for adults. Stop by for a social hour with food and drink, followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 6 Free. sloskiers.org. 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.
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.
TEACH WELL Teach Well teachers get support and learn strategies for building trusting student relationships. Get more information about the event at the link. May 1 , 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. (805) 7701593. youthwell.org/groups. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
TOUR THE HISTORIC OCTAGON BARN
CENTER The Octagon Barn, built in 1906, has a rich history that The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County looks forward to sharing with visitors. Please RSVP. Second Sunday of every month, 2-2:45 & 3-3:45 p.m. Tours are free; donations are appreciated. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096, octagonbarn.org.
TRANS* TUESDAY A safe space providing peer-to-peer support for trans, gender nonconforming, 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.
SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY
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.
MAY 16-18 Franklin Hot Springs, Paso Robles
MAY 17 Malene by Chamisal Vineyards, SLO
Pride Edition with H.O.P.E
MAY 17
17 Blast & Brew, Pismo Beach
SLO Tribute to John Denver & Cass Elliot
MAY 17 Humdinger Brewing, SLO
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 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.
DONATION-BASED YOGA FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, EMTS, AND CARETAKERS Class schedule varies. Contact empoweryoga805@gmail for details and reservations. ongoing (805) 619-0989. empoweryoga805.com. Empower Yoga Studio and Community Boutique, 775 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.
ELECTRIFY YOUR LIFE: AT HOME AND ON THE ROAD Join this free, informative, and electrifying event. Save money while converting your home and car to be safer, more affordable and eco-friendly. Learn about available rebates and tax credits.
May 10, 10 a.m.-noon Free. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo, 929-3994, slolibrary.org.
MARC ABRAHAMS SPEAKING ABOUT HUMOR IN SCIENCE Marc Abrahams, mathematician and science editor, will highlight the funniest of the Ig Nobel awards and reflect on a career that
honors scientific achievements through humor. May 3 , 1-3 p.m. Free. (805) 9627653. lospadresacs.org. Santa Barbara Central Library’s Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Sreet, Santa Barbara.
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. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATCH AND CLOCK COLLECTORS, CHPT. 52
Come join a friendly meeting of watch and clock collectors. Members bring watches and clocks to show, plus there are discussions of all things horological. Second Sunday of every month, 1:30-3 p.m. (805) 547-1715. new.nawcc.org/index. php/chapter-52-los-padres. Central Coast Senior Center, 1580 Railroad St., Oceano. 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.
QI GONG FOR LESS STRESS AND MORE ENERGY Experience the energy of Qi Gong through simple standing movements promoting flexibility, strength, relaxation, and increased energy. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, Qi Gong revitalizes and enriches your life. An outdoor class overlooking the ocean. Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. $14 per class or $55 for 5-class card with no expiration. (805) 440-4561. pismobeach. org. Margo Dodd Gazebo, Ocean Park Blvd., Shell Beach.
QI GONG: MINDFUL MOVEMENTS FOR
LESS STRESS AND MORE ENERGY
Balance your mind, body, and spirit with Qi Gong — gentle stretching and strengthening movements that promotes physical wellbeing and inner peace. This is geared towards all fitness levels and ages. Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $14 per class or $55 for 5-class card. (805) 4404561. balancedlivingayurveda.com. Shell Beach Veterans Memorial Building, 230 Leeward Ave., Pismo Beach.
SOCIAL GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Call for more details. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. (805) 904-6615. Oak Park Christian Church, 386 N Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach.
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
CHUMASH EARTH DAY The Santa Ynez
Band of Chumash Indians’ Environmental Department will host its free annual Chumash Earth Day. This family-fun day will include educational booths, arts and crafts, clothing swaps, local food trucks, and a special appearance from Smokey Bear. Get more information at the link. May 3 , 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. syceo.org/ earthday. Kitiyepumu’ Park, 100 Via Juana Road, Santa Ynez.
MOTHER’S DAY FLORAL-AMBER
NATURAL PERFUME-MAKING
WORKSHOP Join this hands-on workshop to create a signature fragrance, focused on a floral, amber theme for Mother’s Day. May 11 1-4 p.m. $150. solaromatics. com. Strange Family Vineyard Tasting Room, 2933 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, (805) 315-3662.
FOOD & DRINK
NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY
MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS
MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit,
MOTHER’S DAY REGGAE
The Mother’s Day Reggae Fest is set for Sunday, May 11, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Crooked Path in Los Olivos. Ras Danny and the Reggae All-Stars will deliver authentic Jamaican reggae roots music, along with local talent SoulFyah. Tribal and fusion belly dancers Black Dragon Tribal and Krischana Tribal Fusion Diva are also set to perform. Visit my805tix.com for more info. —A.S.
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.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Make this Mother’s Day extraordinary and celebrate the mother figures in your life with a brunch at Cambria Pines Lodge. May 11 , 12-3 p.m. $58. (805) 924-3353. cambriapineslodge.com/events/onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.
NORTH SLO COUNTY
BRUNCH IS BACK Celebrate the second Sunday of the month with brunch. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the waterfront. Features fresh coffee, pastries, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. (805) 772-2128. chabliscruises. com. Chablis Cruises, 1205 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.
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.
MAY 2025 CENTRAL COAST COOKING SHOW Central Coast Party Helpers
presents the Central Coast Cooking Show. Come celebrate the cooking industry and watch local pro chefs cook seasonal dishes and pair them with wine and delectable desserts. May 6 , 4:30-6:30 p.m. $105. centralcoastpartyhelpers.com/ cooking-show. Idler’s Home Paso Robles, 2361 Theatre Drive, Paso Robles. MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU Enjoy a day of wine tasting at the Tin City Annex. Get tickets and info on participating wineries at the link. May 4 , 12-5 p.m. $45. my805tix. com. Tin City Annex, Limestone Way, Paso Robles.
MOTHER’S DAY TEA PARTY AT HAMBLY FARMS Enjoy Mother’s Day by escaping to the lavender fields for a peaceful afternoon of tea, laughter, and cherished moments together. May 11 , 1-3 p.m. $50. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.
SPRING WINE WALK Meander around Downtown Paso on a spring evening, stopping in at 18 Downtown wineries for a sip and a bite. Visit the link for tickets and more information. May 3 3-6 p.m. $60. (805) 591-7003. my805tix.com. Paso Robles Downtown Wine District, 809 13th Street, Paso Robles.
TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.
TASTE OF TIN CITY WALKING TOUR
Enjoy the first ever walking tour of Tin City – an industrial area just outside of downtown Paso Robles – that is home to a community of innovative and passionate producers of high-quality wines, spirits, beer, and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. (805) 400-3141. FOOD & DRINK continued page 19
Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo.
HEAD GAMES TRIVIA NIGHT Live multi-media 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.
MOTHER’S DAY TEA AT THE DALLIDET Celebrate daughters, mothers, grandmothers over tea. Get more info at the link. May 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $50 adults, $15 children. (805) 543-0638. historycenterslo.org/tea. Celebrate daughters, mothers, and grandmothers by experiencing this great British tradition. May 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $50 adults, $15 children. (805) 543-0638. historycenterslo.org/tea. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., 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.
SIP ‘N’ SAUNTER DOWNTOWN SLO Local wineries, beverage providers, restaurants, and caterers from around SLO County will serve tastings and small bites at downtown retail locations. Get more information at the link. May 4 , 1-4 p.m. $80-$90. Downtown San Luis Obispo, Corner of Santa Rosa and Pacific St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 549-0355.
SLO FARMERS MARKET
Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.
SLO GRANGE HALL PANCAKE BREAKFAST Join the SLO Grange Hall for a good old-fashioned pancake breakfast. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, juice and coffee; all for a low suggested donation price of $10, with proceeds to benefit SLO Grange Hall 639. Second Sunday of every month, 8-11 a.m. $10. (805) 543-0639. San Luis Obispo Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.
SLO GRANGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST Join the SLO Grange Hall for a good old-fashioned pancake breakfast. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, juice, and coffee will be served, and proceeds will benefit local non-profits. Second Sunday of every month, 8-11 a.m. through April 13 $10. (805) 543-0639. slogrange.org. San Luis Obispo Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.
TRIVIA NIGHT Reservations are no longer required to play. Reservations are now for teams who want to guarantee a table to play. Tables available first come, first serve. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, 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 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PRESENTS A MOTHER’S DAY
TEA PARTY Enjoy Mother’s Day with loved ones. Features delicious tea snacks, drinks, crafts, music, photo ops, and other fun activities. May 11 1:30-4 p.m. $50 per couple. (805) 473-5472. arroyogrande.org/catalog. Historical Society Heritage Garden, 126 S. Mason St., Arroyo Grande.
MONTHLY FERMENTATION CLASSES Join to expand your knowledge of the fermentation process and get started fermenting at home. We alternate between demonstration and hands-on classes. Second Sunday of every month, 3:30-5 p.m. $30-$50. (805) 801-6627. kulturhausbrewing. com/classes/. New topics each month with a thorough demo and explanation of the process that creates non-alcoholic, probiotic, and nutrient-dense fermentations. Leave the class confident and prepared with recipes to make your own at home. Limited seating; reserve spot prior to class by phone/ email. Second Sunday of every month, 3:30-5 p.m. $30. (805) 801-6627. kulturhausbrewing.com/classes/. Kulturhaus Brewing Company, 779 Price St., Pismo 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 non-alcoholic 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. ∆
IV INFUSION BAR
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.
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SLO, GROVER BEACH, PISMO BEACH (805) 904-0104 taqueriaelguero.com @taq.elguero facebook.com/taq.elguero
B est t haI Food Thai Boat
3212 BROAD ST., NO. 140, SLO
BREAKFAST
hat’s that I smell? Maybe Sally Loo’s Blue Berrymore Waffles, a signature waffle batter with blueberrythyme compote, lavender-honey mascarpone, sliced almonds, and orange zest? Possibly an Egg Sando with fried egg, bacon, cheese, veggies, and aioli? Naturally, you could wash either down with a beautifully steamed cappuccino poured to perfection. Not to mention the space’s quaint, inviting, mosaic atmosphere is a treat in itself. That’s just how it is at Sally Loo’s Wholesome Café—The Best Breakfast in SLO County. With extensive breakfast and lunch menus, Sally Loo’s has you covered for something fresh, sweet, refreshing, or all of the above. Do yourself a favor and check it out at 1804 Osos St. daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ree limbs stretch high above the outdoor tables, providing shade by day. At night, the same branches, wrapped in warm lights, create a cozy ambiance for evening dinners. With the creek right below, people dining at Novo Restaurant & Lounge can enjoy dishes from around the world with a view. If you’re planning a first date, Novo is the place to book because of its variety of food options, ranging from Korean short ribs to mushroom beef risotto. Not to mention, if you’re unsure of your date’s dietary needs, Novo has vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. If a dinner date seems too formal, wait until Sunday to go to brunch or maybe catch a late lunch any day of the week. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the drink menu for wines, beers, spirits, craft cocktails, and house-made nonalcoholic sodas.
—Emma Montalbano
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LOS OSOS, ATASCADERO, OCEANO sylvestersburgers@gmail.com sylvestersburgers.com @sylvestersburgers facebook.com/sylvesters.burger
Ican’t imagine capping off a swim in the ocean on a sunny beach day in SLO County without a sandwich, and High Street Deli delivers. The almost 100-year-old market and deli evolved from carrying essentials like milk, chewing tobacco, and fishing gear to the famed sandwich joint that draws in locals and tourists alike. Avoid the lunch rush and order tried-and-true hits like Dutch Punch, turkey pesto, Highzenburger, and Beef Dip Doobie Style online. But you can save your wallet and curb your High Street craving, if you drop in at 4:20 p.m. when the price drops to $8.50 a sandwich. The offer runs until 5:30 p.m. For more of a kick, you can ask to make your sandos “stoney”—sandwich makers will load your orders with the extra ingredients of their choice. SLO visitors can also admire the iconic Eskimo Pie mural on the outer wall on the side of the shop. Check out High Street Deli’s Baywood Park location for the exclusive burger sando menu.
While walking into the Madonna Inn can be an experience in itself, nothing tops sinking into one of the padded, spinning coffee bar chairs at the Copper Cafe and indulging in a slice of Pink Champagne cake the size of your face. Now, if cake doesn’t tickle your fancy, the menu includes several pie options from banana cream to cherry, as well as options for milkshakes and sundaes. Diners can order dessert from those pink bar chairs or straight from their table at the Madonna Inn Copper Cafe or Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House. Whether you’re craving some color and nostalgia or just something sugary, dessert at the Madonna Inn is a sweet memory in the making.
—Emma Montalbano
Meaty menu
At Old SLO BBQ, the meat’s always hot and fresh off the
serves up coastal classics like the
rib plate with corn pie, and healthier options like the
Dancing is always in at the Best North Coast Bar because of all the live music The Siren brings to Morro Bay, but the bar is also a pretty sweet spot to belly up and have a beverage or even some tasty bites.
rom cardamom rose to lavender cream, Secrets of the Garden boasts some nifty shades of Earl Grey. Founded in 2004 as The Secret Garden, this San Luis Obispo staple is a haven for tea fans with its shelves lined with dozens of mason jars that contain the shop’s various tea selections. Aside from visiting the new spot on Parker Street in person, prospective clients can get a taste of the venue’s offerings through its online roster, primarily categorized by color with tabs dedicated to black, red, green, and white teas. There are plenty of tea blends to pick from, too, ranging from caffeinated pick-me-ups like “electric nectar” to herbal assortments like “baller status only,” “Mad Hatter tea party,” and “galactic spice groove.”
Saucelito Canyon has deep roots, roots that stretch back to 1880 in a vineyard restored by hand in 1974. That depth gives readers something to celebrate and a taste that they can’t get enough of. Maybe that’s why they voted Saucelito the Best Winery for Red
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Louie Campopiano, who specializes in irreverent humor and geometric tattooing, preps a client for their tattoo at the Best Tattoo Shop in San Luis Obispo County.
100 E. BRANCH ST., ARROYO GRANDE (805) 481-2226 info@lightningjoes.com lightningjoes.com @lightningjoes facebook.com/lightningjoesguitarheaven
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The Palm Theatre’s newest evolution as the Home of the SLO Film Center has endeared it to the community even more. The beloved Best Movie Theater with the best popcorn around and a hallway full of movie stars now screens nostalgic movies, hosts events, brings in special guests, and is the hub of the SLO Film Festival.
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Sue Sacks and Kelly Sinnock
FRI, JUL 11
ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION FEATURING JERRY DOUGLAS...W/ WILLIE WATSON . TUE, JUL 15
CAAMP...W/ WHITNEY
FRI, JUL 18 THE MARÍAS...W/ JULIE
MAREN MORRIS...W/ TROUSDALE
SLIGHTLY STOOPID...W/ IRATION, LITTLE STRANGER
MY MORNING JACKET...W/ MELT
SHAKEY GRAVES & TRAMPLED BY TURTLES
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FRI, AUG 22 JAPANESE BREAKFAST...W/ GINGER ROOT
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GOO GOO DOLLS...W/ DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL
DARIUS RUCKER
GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV...W/ JOSIAH AND THE BONNEVILLES
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Chasing light
The Best Fine Art Painter, Susan Kounanis, is inspired by nature and has an appreciation for antiques. She often paints fresh flowers or fruit with vintage vases or glass for her still life paintings. “I am fascinated by light and how it can enhance its subject,” she said. “My goal is to follow the light to guide the viewer’s eye throughout the scene.”
B est K ids A rts P rogrAm SLO Museum of Art 1010 BROAD ST., SLO (805) 543-8562 info@sloma.org sloma.org @slomuseumofart facebook.com/slomuseumofart
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Music Motive
SLO, ARROYO GRANDE, PASO ROBLES (805) 543-0377 office@musicmotive.com musicmotive.com @musicmotive805 facebook.com/MusicMotive B est sculPtor
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San Luis Obispo
Concerts in the Plaza
ou nailed it, New Times readers. Concerts in the Plaza held this year every Friday from June 20 through Sept. 12 in the Mission Plaza is the best. It’s free, it’s fun, it’s all-ages. You can dance, you can buy drinks and grub, and if you’re a SLOcal, you’re guaranteed to run into friends and neighbors. The event is organized by Downtown SLO, and this season they’re teaming with Libertine Brewing Co. to keep the party going for those 21-and-older with concert afterparties starting at 8:30 p.m. in their SLO Town location (1234 Broad St.). See the complete season lineup online at downtownslo.com/events/concerts. Each show starts with a 5 p.m. opening act followed by the headliner from 6 to 8 p.m. On Friday, June 20, Vintage Renegades open followed by Moonshiner Collective. Stay classy, San Luis Obispo! —Glen Starkey
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Bang the Drum Brewery
Pop quiz! Who can name SLO’s best spot for trivia? Ooh, me! It’s Bang the Drum Brewery, located at 1150 Laurel Lane (at least until May 9). Best known for its brews, pies, and trivia, Bang the Drum provides a lively and fun space every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. that’s sure to challenge your brain in ways you didn’t know possible—but what’s most important are the friends you made along the way, amirite? Imagine, it’s the second round of trivia. You’re completely stumped on the question, “Which ocean surrounds the entirety of Antarctica?” You take a bite of your fresh-out-of-the-oven mac-and-beer-cheese pie, which activates your fourth-grade self’s geography lesson. “The Southern Ocean!” you exclaim (not too loudly) to your group. You win the point, and they carry you out on their shoulders. Sounds like a Wednesday night no-brainer to me.
B est l iMo s ervice Lush Limousine 2235 GOLDEN HILL ROAD, PASO ROBLES (805)226-5558
lushlimo@hotmail.com lushlimo.com @lush_paso
B est r Adio s tAtion KJUG 98.1 3620 SACRAMENTO DRIVE, SUITE 204, SLO (805)549-8698
kjug@jugcountry.com jugcountry.com
Photos: Loren Mislavsky, 1994 Agency
Recycle, reuse
Adam Kemp and his girlfriend, Maria Trott, moved Thrifty Beaches into the old Beverly’s Fabric & Crafts building in downtown SLO last year. Since then, they’ve filled the giant space with vintage furniture and unique secondhand clothing pieces from all over. The Best Thrift Store in SLO County specializes in curating and selling pre-owned items.
Goods
B est G rocery s tore California Fresh Market
555 FIVE CITIES DRIVE, PISMO BEACH 771 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., SLO (805)250-1425
B est G iFt s Hop Hands Gallery 777 HIGUERA ST., SLO (805)543-1921 sara@handsgallery.com handsgallery.com @handsgalleryslo facebook.com/HandsGallerySlo
B est r ock /c rystal s Hop Gaia’s Garden & Apothecary
ou don’t need to visit LA for Erewhon when the sustainable SLO Food Co-op is in town. The communityowned marketplace is the hub of locally sourced food; organic products; low-to-no waste bulk items like grains, nuts, dried fruits, and chocolates; and a wellness center stacked with almost every supplement under the sun. Becoming a member of the co-op also gives you owner perks like seasonal 10 percent discounts on all items. The co-op is my go-to when I need coconut whipping cream to make ice cream for dairy-averse friends, when the itch strikes to experiment with artisanal hot sauces and bison meat, and when I simply want to gape at beautifully packaged jars of duck fat. The store makes grocery shopping a fun experience whether you’re there to buy or just window shop. Don’t forget to grab a fresh-cooked meal because the aromas will definitely make you hungry!
Finding SLO County’s Best Antique Store requires a trip to Santa Margarita for The Barn Antiques and Unique along El Camino Real, which hawks trinkets, tchotchkes, keepsakes, toys, furniture, and other treasures from bygone eras.
NIPOMO, PISMO BEACH, ARROYO GRANDE, GROVER BEACH, AVILA BEACH, SLO, LOS OSOS, MORRO BAY, ATASCADERO, TEMPLETON, PASO ROBLES (805) 550-5092 contact@thesourceslo.com thesourceslo.com
Salon62 owner Kim Boege (center) presides over a downtown San Luis Obispo salon—the Best Hair Salon—that specializes in curly hair cuts and styles and provides full services using Aveda products and color.
PASO ROBLES, SLO, PISMO BEACH (800) 906-4923 paceyemd.com @paceyemd facebook.com/PacEyeMD
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San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica A. Stewart is New Times readers’ Best Public Official. Reelected to serve in the position last November, Stewart has been a member of the SLO City Council since 2018.
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B est C HIld C are /P resCHool Rooted Preschool GROVER BEACH @rootedpreschool
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Rizzoli’s Automotive is the Best Auto Repair Shop, Smog Check , and Oil Change. With locations across the Central Coast, you can find Jesus Granillo inspecting cars at the Rizzoli’s in San Luis Obispo.
B est Veterinary C liniC Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic
Major leaks. Common clogs. Frosty to lukewarm shower temps. After getting to the root of these issues, the Drain Doctors Plumbing team commits to prescribing accurate and effective solutions. Effective enough to reduce a client’s chances of calling them back for a second visit or elsewhere for a second opinion. Drain Doctors Plumbing has provided top-quality plumbing services since the late 1970s. Originally based in Los Osos and currently headquartered in San Luis Obispo, the company continues to uphold a tradition of excellence that’s garnered enduring relationships between its employees and cherished customers over the course of the past four decades-plus.
We’re incredibly grateful to SLO County for voting us Best Computer Shop again! This honor wouldn’t be possible without God’s grace, your loyal support, and the trust you’ve placed in us. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing team— your dedication means everything. Alltech Computers is proud to be celebrating 24 years of serving the SLO County community!
The Pismo Preserve is pretty special. The trails take hikers up high along the Pacific Coast, winding through oak woodlands to viewpoints that reveal the coastline as far as the eye can see. Best Hike in SLO County? Absolutely.
The Morro Bay Golf Course takes its place across the street from the bay and an iconic state park. With a driving range, club rentals, lessons, a pro shop, and bar and grill beneath eucalyptus trees overlooking the estuary, its Best Golf Course win is a no-brainer.
HARFORD PIER, AVILA BEACH 1215 EMBARCADERO, SUITE A, MORRO BAY (805) 595-7200 patriotsportfishing.com facebook.com/PatriotSportFishing
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BEST THING ABOUT SLO COUNTY
The people
Wow! Kind of self-aggrandizing, don’t you think? I mean, sure, you’re good, but “The Best”? Have you seen our beaches? Avila? Pismo? San Simeon Cove? Montaña de Oro? The Rock is iconic! Big Sur? Hello? Our downtowns are charming as heck. Cambria’s so adorable I want to put it in my pocket. We have a world-class university and a terrific junior college. The state’s only functioning nuclear plant is here, if you’re into that kind of thing. Our country has a Wild West history including Indigenous people with a rich culture. John Steinbeck’s novels were about our home. You realize Hearst Castle is in our county, right? Our agriculture sector is killer! Got wine? We do! We could wash a herd of elephants in the best wine around. Our weather ain’t bad either, but oh no. You think you’re “The Best.” OK, playas. I see you.
—Glen Starkey
@thehotelslo facebook.com/hotelslo
B est H otel Hotel SLO
877 PALM ST., SLO
(805) 235-0700
info@hotel-slo.com hotel-slo.com
B est Golf Course
Morro Bay Golf Course
201 STATE PARK ROAD, MORRO BAY (805) 772-1923 golfmorrobay.com
If you’re a fan of gimcrackery, gewgaw, tchotchke, knickknacks, and other curiosities, then you need to see The Office of Collecting and Design, a mobile museum parked outside The Bunker (810 Orcutt Road, SLO) through May 3 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
The interactive museum of “lost” and “forgotten” objects housed in a 42-foot-long trailer is the brainchild of artist and filmmaker Jessica Oreck, who amassed her enormous collection of miniature items like detached toy limbs, stone marbles, pencil stubs, lost buttons, empty matchboxes, and other objects many find little value in, but taken as a collection become a fascinating “nostalgia machine” that can transport “visitors into a world of delight, curiosity, and half-buried memories,” organizers explained.
It’s very hands-on, and visitors are encouraged to open every drawer and explore every box. You can engage in a scavenger hunt, following clues on a handdrawn map to discover favorite objects in the collections. You can experience a “Flatlay Session” where you can curate, sort, arrange, and photograph your own flatlay, going home with an instant film print of your creation. All tickets must be booked in advance online at officeofcollecting.com.
SLO to Monterey
If you happen to find yourself in Monterey between May 15 and Aug. 31, stop into the Monterey Museum of Art (559 Pacific St.) where you’ll find work by 13 SLO County artists among the many other works on display.
“Aligned with its mission to celebrate the diversity of California art, Monterey Museum of Art is proud to announce the selection of 122 artists for the inaugural Monterey Biennial, a juried exhibition celebrating the dynamic and diverse talent of contemporary artists across seven Central California counties,” the museum announced. “The museum will showcase the work of artists from Fresno, Kern, Kings, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties, who embody the region’s vibrant creative spirit.”
One of the 13 SLO County artists selected is Laurel Sherrie and her painting titled Pt. Buchon, Dragon’s Tooth Cliffside (oil on canvas, 22-by-28 inches).
“Following the theme of resonance and reflection, the museum received more than 800 artworks spanning across all mediums and interpretations of the theme. Each work chosen for the biennial explores how art resonates with cultural, social, and personal contexts to foster public dialogue about contemporary California art,” Sherrie said on her website. ∆
—Glen Starkey
BY GLEN STARKEY
The wizard of opera
OperaSLO brings The Wizard of Oz to life onstage
On a Friday night in SLO’s Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, dozens of kids are meeting to rehearse their songs for OperaSLO’s upcoming production of e Wizard of Oz.
Unlike the Civic Ballet’s recent production of e Wonderful Wizard of Oz based on the 1939 lm’s source material—a 1900 children’s novel by L. Frank Baum—this production will nearly mirror the lm song-for-song and scene-for-scene, right down to the ying monkeys. e lead actors are nationally recognized talents brought in especially for the shows on May 17 and 18.
On this Friday night, however, it’s all about the slew of roughly 40 local kids who will populate Munchkinland. Finding these kids was a process.
“I put out a BOLO [be on the lookout] to all the schools,” Children’s Chorus Manager Luana Geradis joked.
Kids came forward. en came the audition process.
“ ey had to submit and perform a musical theater piece,” Geradis explained. “It was a very professional process. We wanted to make sure they understood this wasn’t children’s theater. is was a professional company, and they had to earn their spot to be in it.”
ose selected were given “homework,”
character development worksheets to help them understand who they’re playing and how they should carry themselves onstage.
Director of Choruses Kristina Horacek-Prozesky began rehearsal with vocal exercises to loosen up the kids’ vocal cords and help them sing from the diaphragm.
“Woo, woo, woo. Ah, ah, ah,” they intoned in unison.
Horacek-Prozesky next had them get into a big circle and on an eight-count practice stepping together to their right, then left, then forward and back.
“We’re introducing choreography at the next rehearsal,” Geradis whispered, “so we’re getting them used to movement. A lot of these kids have never danced before.”
ere are few sounds as adorable and stirring as children singing in three-part harmony. HoracekProzesky had each group sing their part separately, then together.
ey’re working on the songs that the Munchkins sing after Dorothy’s house has killed the Wicked Witch of the East, and HoracekProzesky is encouraging them to project more because when they get onstage, they’ll only have one chance to get it right.
“But we’re performing more than once, right?” asked a little voice.
“Yes, but how many times does a person who buys a ticket get to see it?” Horacek-Prozesky gently asked.
“Just once,” the little voice replied.
“Yes, that’s right,” Horacek-Prozesky continued. “And we’re singing for that person, so we have to give them our best.”
OperaSLO General and Artistic Director Brian Asher Alhade will be conducting the OperaSLO Grand Orchestra during the performances and explained in a phone interview that they’re using the Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) version of the musical.
Off to see the Wizard!
OperaSLO presents a spectacular staged production of The Wizard of Oz that mirrors the beloved 1939 MGM film. You’ll hear all the familiar songs and see the familiar characters. Justine Prado directs the production with choreography by Drew Silvaggio. Expect a large chorus and the OperaSLO Grand Orchestra conducted by Brian Asher Alhadeff. See The Wizard of Oz in the SLO Performing Arts Center on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18 (2 p.m.; ages 5 and older; $34 to $90 at pacslo.org). The show will run two hours with a 20-minute intermission.
Alhade makes it clear that this production will truly be spectacular with a cast of more than 200 performers.
“When OperaSLO produces a musical, we go the whole nine yards. We make huge two-story sets, large drops, costumes, a huge orchestra. We try to re-create the sound spectrum you’d experience in a Hollywood musical. We throw the grand scale of opera onto musical theater.”
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“It’s almost a direct copy of the movie,” he said. “It’s the most famous version, the one that attracts the largest number of audiences because everybody wants to hear ‘We’re O to See the Wizard’ and ‘Ding Dong the Witch is Dead’ and ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow.’”
Never work with children or animals is advice Alhade has clearly ignored. Toto will be played by an actual dog. Paso Robles’ Vineyard Kennels co-owner Jon Estes is in the show, and his dog, Big Mac, will play the furry scamp. And then there are all those Munchkin kids.
“ ere’s no way to create Munchkinland without getting a lot of kids involved,” Alhade conceded. “ at’s the sound that you need to really sell a city of Munchkin people to a room as large as the 1,200seat Performing Arts Center.”
e cherry on top of this theater spectacle will be ying actors.
“ is year, 2025, is the company’s 40-year anniversary, and it’s the rst time in the company’s history that we’ve ever actually harnessed actors and own them on the stage,” Alhade said. “In order to do that, you have to contract with a professional y-rigging company.”
An Illinois company, Vertigo, will be doing the onstage heavy lifting, but Alhade had to do some heavy lifting of his own to make it happen. Flying actors adds $15,000 to the cost of production, so Alhade hit up a handful of wealthy local philanthropists, meaning these generous donors are subsidizing the cost of tickets for everyone.
“Absolutely. One hundred percent,” Alhade agreed. “ e County O ce of Education purchased 400 tickets to give away to lower-income students, and to teachers and sta who might not have the money to attend. e only way to produce at this capacity is to have tremendous sponsorship to o set the cost. Otherwise, we’d need to sell every ticket in the house for 250 bucks each.”
Currently, just two matinee performances are scheduled, but according to Alhade , a third evening performance will probably be added.
“Tickets are going really fast. We have a formula; if 80 percent of the tickets are sold by one month out, we add an evening show on Saturday.”
Are you ready to be transported to the Emerald City? ∆
Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@ newtimesslo.com.
YELLOW BRICK ROADERS Cowardly Lion (Grant Garry), Scarecrow (Erik Austin), Dorothy (Elise Walters), and Tinman (Hunter Boaz) join forces to travel to Oz to ask a powerful wizard to grant their wishes.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF OPERASLO
GOOD WITCH Tara Anderson stars as Glinda the Good Witch, who advises Dorothy, “There’s no place like home.”
WICKED WITCH Zanna Wyant stars as the Wicked Witch of the West, who promises Dorothy, “I’ll get you, my pretty.”
2025 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Differently abled
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THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND (PG-13) FRI: 4:00, 7:00 SAT: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00
n this sequel to e Accountant (2016), both director Gavin O’Connor (Warrior, Pride and Glory) and writer Bill Dubuque ( e Judge, A Family Man) return with this new story about Christian Wol (Ben A eck), an autistic math savant who also happens to have deadly combat skills. He once again employs his brilliant mind and illegal methods to discover who’s behind the murder of former Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Deputy Chief Ray King (J. K. Simmons), enlisting the help of his assassin brother, Braxton (Jon Bernthal). (100 min.)
THE PENGUIN LESSONS (PG-13) FRI: 4:00 SAT: 1:00, 4:00
SUN: 1:00, 4:00
MON: 4:00
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BLACK SUNDAY (NR) FRI: 7:15
STAR WARS VI: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI (PG) SUN: 7:00
Glen e original lm was surprisingly inventive, depicting Christian’s and Braxton’s harrowing origin stories with their unconventional father and Christian’s unusual talents and time in Harbor Neuroscience, an autism center. e originality of the rst is unrepeatable, but O’Connor and Dubuque team up to deliver an e ective sequel that picks up a bit more than eight years later. It’s a murder mystery that only Christian can solve. King has retired from FinCEN but uses his investigative skills as a private eye on cases he nds meaningful. While meeting with Anaïs (Daniella Pineda) as part of his current investigation, he’s targeted for assassination, but he manages to scrawl “ nd the accountant” on his arm before he’s killed. Current FinCEN Deputy Chief Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) does, and soon she teams with Christian to nd King’s killer and unravel a human tra cking criminal network that King unearthed. Lots of action, lots of characters, and a surprising emotional impact await.
DESPERADO (R) MON: 7:00
Anna I remember being impressed with e Accountant when it came out in 2016. It felt original and came with some real surprises. One of the fun things was getting to know
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the neurodivergent Christian, who A eck plays with impressive e ect. It’s interesting to see how A eck takes on the character then and now, and how he addresses the subtle changes in Christian over time. Bernthal is back as his gun-for-hire brother, Braxton, an adrenaline junkie who can’t help but poke fun at his big bro. e two play siblings well; they know each other better than anyone else, and with that they know how to easily push each other’s buttons. Marybeth is overwhelmed and disgusted by the violence that the two extol in order to gain information. Hey lady, you called in a fugitive for help, what do you expect? It doesn’t quite pack the punch of the rst lm, but I still had a lot of fun watching it. I’m fairly certain it could be watched without the context of the rst lm, you just won’t have as much background on the Harbor and the core of Christian’s backstory. Action lm fans should have no qualms paying to see this in the theater.
Glen Christian’s such an unusual character—an emotionally remote and misunderstood antihero, a sympathetic
psychopath with zero empathy but, oddly, with a well-developed moral core. He and Braxton both went through the same early abuse (or “training,” if you align with their father’s worldview), but Braxton’s morality is decidedly di erent. He feels emotional pain while Christian doesn’t. Both long for connection but are too emotionally stunted in their separate ways to develop it. Is this the beginning of a ne franchise? I’d pay to see what trouble these two get into next. Anna Behind the scenes of everything that Christian pulls o is Justine (played by Allison Robertson and voiced by Alison Wright) at the autism institute and the kids who study there. ey work as Christian’s team, cracking codes and gaining intel. is is the type of action ick that I nd fun. It has over the top bad guys, someone standing in as the morality police, and a couple of vigilantes who must do bad to do good. ∆
Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Glen compiles listings. Comment at gstarkey@ newtimesslo.com.
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What’s it rated? Not rated When? 2025
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What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2025
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Where’s it showing? Max
he ’90s kid in me practically screamed out loud when I learned that Noah Wyle was back on the bill as an emergency room doctor. Instead of being the plucky new resident, Wyle plays Dr. Michael Robinavich (aka “Robby”), a seasoned ER doc who is guiding his own set of new residents through their harrowing first shift at a Pittsburgh hospital. Robby must deal with the bureaucracy of hospital administration in search of less care and more money, patients with no patience left, and a staff each on their own level of mental and
physical breakdown. This is a medical drama, sure. Even more so, though, it’s a ship helmed by Robby himself, and vignettes of those who surround him get pulled into the light as we work through this never-ending 15-hour shift.
The new kids range from sweet to ambitious to downright bloodthirsty. Watching them ride through their first day is exhausting. From a patient who punches the head nurse to a mass casualty event, every episode is filled with the kind of storylines that anyone who loves a medical drama knows well. Welcome back to the genre, Mr. Wyle! I’m already ready for season two. (fifteen 40- to 60-min. episodes)
—Anna
Where’s it showing? Netflix
Writer-director Gavin Evans (The Raid: Redemption) directs this martial artsfilled, bullet-ridden, and car chase-rich crime thriller about Walker (Tom Hardy), a shady police detective whose personal life is in the shitter and whose professional life is hanging by thread. He’s corrupt but not as corrupt as some of his fellow officers, and he’s on the payroll of Lawrence Beaumont (Forest Whitaker), a real estate tycoon and mayoral candidate of a gritty, fictional American city.
When Beaumont’s estranged son, Charlie
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(Justin Cornwell), and three other thieves boost a shipment of washing machines filled with a secret stash of cocaine, they try to make good by bringing the stash to the local Triad run by Tsui (Jeremy Ang Jones), but gunmen burst in, killing Tsui, who’s the son of Mother (Yeo Yann Yann), the head of the senior Triad. She wants revenge.
the run from narcotics cops led by Vincent (Timothy Oliphant) and two sets of Triad killers, Walker steps in to rescue Charlie.
Wick franchise, Havoc is a bit rough around the edges, just like its protagonist. (105 min.) ∆ —Glen
BROTHER IN ARMS Autistic math savant Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck, right) teams up with his brother, Braxton (Jon Bernthal), to get to the bottom of a murder, in The Accountant 2, screening in local theaters.
COURTESY PHOTO BY WARRICK PAGE/AMAZON MGM STUDIOS
Solvang Festival Theater
Music
BY GLEN STARKEY
Bro Co. rules
The Brothers Comatose play BarrelHouse Brewing Co.
Iimagine the early days in the Morrison household were a foot stomping good time. Brothers Ben (vocals, guitar) and Alex (vocals, banjo, guitar)—born in Petaluma—started making music together at 12 years old. Both their parents were musicians, and their mother was in a folk band, so they heard her harmonizing with other singers in their living room.
Today, the brothers front the San Francisco alternative-bluegrass band The Brothers Comatose, that also features Addie Levy (vocals, mandolin), Steve Height (upright bass), and Philip Brezina (violin). With fierce musicianship and harmony singing, they could be mistaken for a traditional string band, but they have a decided alternative edge.
Formed in 2009, the band’s debut, Songs from the Stoop, was released in 2010. Their sixth and most recent album, Ear Snacks, came out in 2023. They’ve also released EPs of cover songs, recording tracks like Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon,” Led Zeppelin’s “Going to California,” and The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby.” It’s a wonder to hear these rock classics filtered through the bluegrass sensibilities of Bro Co.
Good Medicine, Numbskull, and KCBX present The Brothers Comatose on Friday, May 2, at BarrelHouse Brewing Co. (6 p.m.; all ages; $33.68 at goodmedicinepresents.com).
Broken Compass Bluegrass opens the show. They combine tradition with innovation to make their own contemporary bluegrass sound. Expect tight harmonies, ripping solos, and inherent musical joyfulness.
Numbskull and Good Medicine present the return of Kareeta in Club Car Bar on Saturday, May 3 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $10.82 presale at goodmedicinepresents. com or $12.88 day of show). According to their bio, they “rose from the swamps and southern delta heat during the uncertain spring of 2020. Emerging as a fully formed amalgamation of the music that shaped its core, the band assembled in California and recorded their debut LP in Oakland with producer and musician Greg Loiacono (Mother Hips, Green Leaf Rustlers) at the controls.”
Live Music
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.
THE DEUDZE LIVE Enjoy free live music with Paso-based alternative rock pop band, The Deudze. Get more info at the link. May 10, 2-5 p.m. Free. (805) 225-1312. facebook.com/ events/1339426550601867/. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay.
George Strait, Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakam—these are straight-ahead, oldschool country icons, and they’re also inspiration for Jon Wolfe, who Good Medicine and Numbskull bring to The Siren on Sunday, May 4 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $25.44 at goodmedicinepresents.com) with Hazard Canyon opening.
Wolfe believes in “country music, as it was, is, and always should be, with boots firmly standing on the bedrock of tradition and an eye focused on taking it into the future.”
The narrative songwriter draws on his own experiences, “from small-town Oklahoma to the bustling big city commodities trading floor to the dance halls and honky-tonks of Texas and Oklahoma to Music Row.”
Good Medicine and Numbskull also present Los Hermanos Mendoza on Sunday, May 4 , in BarrelHouse Brewing (6 p.m.; all ages; $28.53 at goodmedicinepresents.com). This firstgeneration Mexican American country band features three Ventura-born, Bakersfield-raised brothers whose music is inspired by the likes of “Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and Dwight Yoakam, as well as the regional Mexican sounds of Ramon Ayala, Los Tigres del Norte, Vicente Fernandez, and Joan Sebastian,” according to their bio.
Finally, Good Medicine, Numbskull, and KCBX present Willy Braun & Roger Clyne on Wednesday, May 7, in The Siren (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $36.77 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Willy is Reckless Kelly’s co-frontman with his brother Cody, and Clyne is frontman for Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers.
Michigan cowboy
The Siren is hosting Flint, Michigan-born country singer-songwriter Whitey Morgan on Saturday, May 3 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $57.67 at tixr.com), with Leroy From the North opening.
If you’re a fan of classic outlaw artists like Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and David
TRADITIONALIST Good Medicine and Numbskull present country singersongwriter Jon Wolfe on May 4
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.
YNANA ROSE SINGLE RELEASE SHOW Join Ynana Rose in celebrating her latest single release at Sonic Milk Studios in Cambria. Ricky Berger is set to open the show. May 9, 7-9:30 p.m. $20. (805) 440-9474. my805tix. com. Sonic Milk Studios, 715 Main St., Cambria.
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.
NORTH SLO COUNTY
BARREL ROOM CONCERT: ERIN AND THE EARTHQUAKES Head to the Hilltop Barrel Room Event Center to hear live music. Get more information at the link. May 4 4-6 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Cass Winery and Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.
BEARCAT SERENADE Enjoy a catered dinner, wine, and silent auction while being serenaded by the Paso Robles High School Jazz Band. May 10 5:30-10 p.m. $85. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 226-8881, sculpterra.com/.
BURLEY THISTLES Known for their guitar-driven sound and memorable songs, alternative rock band Burley Thistles are set to hit the stage. Get more info at the link. May 2 , 5-7 p.m. Sun Outdoors Paso Robles, 3800 Golden Hill Road, Paso Robles, (805) 242-4700. Hear alternative rock band Burley Thistles
live at Colony Market and Deli. May 3 , 5-7 p.m. Colony Market and Deli, 6040 El Camino Real, Atascadero, (805) 460-6252, colonymarketanddeli.com. Burley Thistles is an alternative rock band known for their guitar-driven sound and memorable songs. Hear them live at Bethel Road Distillery. May 10 1-4 p.m. Bethel Road Distillery, 1266 N. Bethel Road, Templeton, (805) 434-0319.
CUESTA CONCORD CHORUS: “THE SACRED AND THE PROFANE” Cassandra Tarantino conducts the Cuesta Concord Chorus as they present their spring concert, featuring Leonard Bernstein’s “Missa Brevis” and Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana.” May 4 3 p.m. $22 General, $5 Student w/ID. (805) 546-3198. Templeton Performing Arts Center, 1200 S. Main St., Templeton. EASTON EVERETT Singer-songwriter Easton Everett will blend folk, blues, and world beat styles with his intricate
fingerstyle guitar playing. Hear him live at Barton Family Wines. May 11 , 12-4 p.m. Barton Family Wines, 2174 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles, (805) 237-0771, greywolfcellars.com.
FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com.
Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.
JAZZ UNDER THE STARS WITH SUNNY WRIGHT AND CHARLIE SHOEMAKE
Join the legendary Charlie Shoemake on Piano and vocalist Sunny Wright for an evening of jazz at Sensorio Art Exhibit. May 1 , 6-9 p.m. $35-$70. (805) 226-4287. sensoriopaso.com/. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.
LIVE MUSIC AT SENSORIO PASO ROBLES WITH SUNNY WRIGHT AND THE DARRELL VOSS TRIO Enjoy live music under the stars from drummer Darrell Voss, guitarist Tom Bethke, and bassist David Keif, joined by vocalist Sunny Wright. May 2 6:30-9:30 p.m. $35-$65. (805) 226-4287. sensoriopaso. com/. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.
MAESTRA: MUSIC FROM WOMEN Enjoy music from the Atascadero Community Band at the free concert celebrating the creative voices of women composers and arrangers from around the world. All donations benefit the SLO Youth Symphony. May 4 , 3 p.m. Free. atascaderoband. org. Atascadero Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero, (805) 466-2051.
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ROWDY PICKERS Good Medicine, Numbskull, and KCBX present The Brothers Comatose on May 2 , at BarrelHouse Brewing Co.
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Allan Coe, you’ll dig Morgan, who pens blue-collar heartland anthems like “Still Drunk, Still Crazy, Still Blue” and “Me and the Whiskey.”
He’s reportedly been in the studio recording new songs produced by Shooter Jennings.
Queer joy, bubble-mania, and … sold out (sad face)
This week the Fremont Theater hosts Sapphic Factory: Queer Joy on Friday, May 2 (doors at 8 with a show at 9 a.m.; 18-and-older; $21.60 at prekindle.com). The dance party’s mantra reads, “If you want to go out dancing and celebrate the sounds of eternal longing, we know a place.” Hear tracks by the likes of Chappell Roan, Muna, Fletcher, Kehlani, Boygenius, Kim Petras, Rina Sawayama, Marina, Kali Uchis, Elio, Ashnikko, Girl in Red, Tegan and Sara, and more.
Family fun is heading your way when The Amazing Bubble Man comes to the Fremont on Saturday, May 3 (doors at 2 with a show at 3 p.m.; all ages; $27.78 to $52.50 at prekindle.com). Louis Pearl got involved with bubbles beginning in 1980 “by making, demonstrating, and selling a toy called the Bubble Trumpet on a street corner in Berkeley, California,” his bio explains.
“Eventually his toy company had 147 products with international manufacturing and distribution, but Louis found that he preferred playing with the toys over selling them. He sold Tangent Toys in 2002. Since then, he has been touring the world, performing hundreds of shows every year.”
He’ll make “square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados, and trampolines” and put people inside bubbles.
If you were hoping to see Rilo Kiley on Monday, May 5, that one’s sold out, but maybe you can find someone reselling a ticket online.
Dead, fused, post punk
SLO Brew Live at Rod & Hammer Rock has three shows stacked up for you this week starting with Mason’s Children—A
Grateful Dead Experience on Friday, May 2 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $27.21 at ticketweb.com).
According to their bio, “Mason’s Children is unlike your average rock group. They bring to stage more than just re-creations of our favorite Dead tunes … they embody the authentic 1960s flower child vibration. Members met on the road, touring Dead and Company and Bob Weir and the Wolf Bros and gained a following by playing at Shakedown lots before and after each show.”
Chezile plays on Sunday, May 4 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $27.21 at ticketweb. com), with Valley Boy opening. Née Alejandro Sanchez, Chezile hails from Albuquerque and is known “for his unique fusion of jazz, soul, and indie, crafting a melancholic and ethereal sonic experience that resonates deeply with listeners,” according to press materials.
His breakout single was 2024’s “Beanie,” followed by the EP 47, described as “a deeply personal body of work created during a turbulent period when he was moving from Albuquerque to Los Angeles and living out of his car, motels, and Airbnbs.”
Finally, SLO Brew Live and (((folkYEAH!)))
present French Police on Tuesday, May 6 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $32.36 at ticketweb.com). The Chicago-based “darkwave ensemble” is led by vocalist and guitarist Brian Flores, lead guitarist Manny Herrera, and bassist Rolando Donjuan. They make “melancholic dance music for the passionate and romantic.”
Rock queen revisited
Cal Poly Arts presents TINA—The Tina Turner Musical in the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday, May 7 and 8 (7:30 p.m.; 14-and-older; $69 to $127 at calpolyarts.org). This isn’t a tribute show; it’s a biographical musical about “the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll,” according to organizers. “Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.” Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall wrote the musical, which is recommended for those 14 and older: “The production includes loud music, strobe lighting, haze, gun shots, scenes depicting domestic violence, and strong language.” ∆
Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
OUTLAW COUNTRY The Siren hosts gritty country rocker Whitey Morgan on Saturday, May 3 .
Vibez brings The Amazing Bubble Man to the Fremont Theater on May 3
FUSE Expect an ethereal fusion of jazz, soul, and indie when Chezile plays Rod & Hammer Rock on May 4
MUSIC AT HALTER
SUNDAY WITH SUNNY WRIGHT Join for Sunday Funday with vocalist Sunny Wright and Guitarist Tom Bethke. May
OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by The Journals 805 (John and Dylan Krause). Mondays, 9 p.m. Pine Street Saloon, 1234 Pine St., Paso Robles.
PONY CLUB WITH JAKE ODELL Join vocalist Sunny Wright and guitarist Jake Odell for a blend of jazz, blues, and soul at Pony Club Bar. Visit the link for more info. May 3 , 6-8 p.m. Free. (805) 226-9995. hotelcheval.com/pony-club-bar-lounge.
Pony Club Bar and Lounge at The Hotel Cheval, 1021 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.
SAN LUIS OBISPO
4TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ
DAY Celebrate International Jazz Day and listen to Mo Betta Jazz at Linnaea’s. May 1 , 6:30-8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 541-5888.
CAL POLY CELLO ENSEMBLE CONCERT:
CELLO ROMANZA Cal Poly’s Cello
Ensemble will perform a wide range of works, from classical to arrangements of songs by Lada Gaga and Queen. May 3 2 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/special/. San Luis Obispo
United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo.
CAL POLY CELLO FEST: “BETWEEN THE NOTES” LECTURE-DEMO Music Department faculty members Aaron Kline, composer, and Megan Chartier, cello, will discuss the composition and performance process for Kline’s “Sarabande in 7-8.” May 1 11:10 a.m. Free; parking permit required. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
CAL POLY CELLO FEST: EMIKO WONG
JUNIOR RECITAL Title: Tides of Memory. Music major Emiko Wong will perform a junior recital accompanied by Music Department faculty member Janet Joichi. May 2 7 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music. calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
CAL POLY CELLO FEST: ERIC SUNG MASTER CLASS Sung is principal cellist for the San Francisco Ballet and will coach Cal Poly students on their performance. May 1 7:30 p.m. Free; parking permit required. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
CAL POLY CELLO FEST: MEGAN CHARTIER FACULTY RECITAL — “IN SEARCH OF LIGHT” Chartier will present a solo recital with works by Max Reger, Rudolf Matz, Ernst Bloch, and Music Department faculty member Aaron Kline. May 4 2 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music. calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. Temple Ner Shalom, 875 Laureate Lane, San Luis Obispo.
CAL POLY GUITAR STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student guitar players. May 9, 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music. calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson
Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
CHEZILE: WISH YOU WERE HERE TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST VALLEY BOY
Hear American singer-songwriter and producer Alejandro Sanchez live, who is better known professionally as Chezile. He’s set to hit the Slo Brew Rock stage and deliver a performance of jazz, soul, and indie sounds. Get tickets and more info at the link. May 4 7 p.m. $28. slobrew. com/. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.
ELGAR CELLO CONCERTO The SLO Symphony welcomes Amit Peled to perform Elgar’s sublime Cello Concerto in E minor, a work considered to be the greatest cello concerto of the twentieth century. Also featured will be a world premiere from local composer Stefan Podell. May 10 7:30 p.m. General admission starts at $32. (805) 543-3533. slosymphony.org. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.
MASON’S CHILDREN: A GRATEFUL DEAD EXPERIENCE FROM THE 1960’S
Hear Mason’s Child live, as they embody the authentic 1960’s “flower child vibration” while playing some of the Grateful Dead’s greatest hits. May 2 , 7 p.m. $28. slobrew.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.
MOTHER’S DAY AT VILLA SAN JULIETTE
Treat Mom to a Tuscan-inspired day with wine, food, serene views, and live music by Rowdy Yates. Moms will receive a complimentary sparkling pour. May 11 12-3 p.m. $25. (805) 467-0014. villasanjuliette.com. Villa San Juliette Winery, 6385 Cross Canyons Rd, San Miguel.
THE RELATIVE MINIMUM LIVE Hear
The Relative Minimum live, along with sets from heavy metal band Meridian
Parkway, emocore group Sparce, and punk rock band Bad Year. Get tickets and more info at the link. May 2 6 p.m. $14. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.
RIPPED TO SHREDS AND BRUCEXCAMPBELL Hear Death Metal band Ripped To Shreds live, along with BrucexCampbell and Parasite Caste. This is an all-ages event. May 5 6 p.m. $14. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.
RIPPED TO SHREDS AND BRUCEXCAMPBELL LIVE Death metal band Ripped to Shreds will hit the Liquid Gravity stage, along with BrucexCampbell, Parasite Caste, Mangled Mess, and Awar. Get tickets and more info at the link. May 5, 7 p.m. $14. my805tix.com. Liquid Gravity Brewing Company, 675 Clarion Ct., San Luis Obispo, (805) 457-4677.
SAPPHIC FACTORY: QUEER JOY PARTY
Doors open at 8 p.m. For ages 18 and over. A portion of proceeds from each ticket go to the PLUS1 x NOISE FOR NOW Reproductive Health Access Fund. May 2 , 9 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 5468600, fremontslo.com.
SLO BREW AND (((FOLKYEAH!)))
PRESENT: FRENCH POLICE Chicagobased band French Police is a darkwave ensemble led by vocalist and guitarist Brian Flores, lead guitarist Manny Herrera, and bassist Rolando Donjuan. Hear them live at Slo Brew. May 6 7 p.m. $33. slobrew. com/. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.
T.J. BORDEN AND MARI KAWAMURA
CONCERT: MORTON FELDMAN, “PATTERNS IN A CHROMATIC FIELD” T.J. Borden, cello, and Mari Kawamura, piano, will present Morton Feldman’s “Patterns in a Chromatic Field” (1981). May 11, 6 p.m.
Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
THE WARREN HAYNES BAND Part of the Million Voices Whisper Tour. All ages welcome. May 9, 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600, fremontslo.com.
SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY
HR ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
MARIACHI LOS GALLEROS Hailed as “the most beloved Mariachi in Mexico,” continues its legacy under Danny Rey, bringing the spirit of Mexican music to audiences worldwide. May 4 , 8-10 p.m. $45-$65; Platinum $75. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/mariachi-losgalleros/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.
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.
PACIFIC BREEZE CONCERTS The City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division proudly presents the Pacific Breeze Concerts at Dinosaur Caves Park. Family activities and food will be for purchase. May 11 , 1-4 p.m. Free. (805) 773-7063. pismobeach.
org/73/Recreation. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach. RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS Bagpipes meet rock in a high-energy, genre-blending spectacle—The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, set to ignite the stage with blazing anthems and world-class musicianship. Feel the heat. May 10 7:30 p.m. $45-$59; Platinum $69. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/red-hot-chilli-pipers/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BAND SPRING CONCERT The San Luis Obispo County Band presents its annual spring concert, featuring a variety of musical styles. May 11 7-8:30 p.m. Suggested donation $10. (630) 421-2556. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 959 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande.
SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS JAMES BOND “SENIOR” PROM Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens and Kiwanis Clubs present “Senior Prom: James Bond” Hear live performances from Riptide Big Band vocalists Bob Nations and Mitch Latting. May 3 , 1:30-4 p.m. Free. (775) 813-5186. RiptideBB.com. Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens and Kiwanis Clubs present James Bond “Senior” Prom with Riptide Big Band, vocalists Bob Nations, and Mitch Latting. May 4 , 1:30-4 p.m. Free. (775) 813-5186. RiptideBB.com. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.
MOTHER’S DAY REGGAE FEST Mother’s day Reggae fest will bring authentic Jamaican reggae roots music, featuring SoulFyah. Santa Maria-based dance troupe Black Dragon Tribal will perform along with Krischana Tribal Fusion Diva. Shopping, henna, food, and drink will be available. May 11 , 1-5 p.m. $15. (805) 8060287. my805tix.com. Crooked Path, 2885 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. ∆
Flavor
Hilltop haven
Calcareous Vineyard in Paso Robles remains a family dynasty and award-winning producer after 25 years
Calcareous Vineyard, founded in 2000, is about place—a dramatic, limestone hilltop off Peachy Canyon Road in Paso Robles. And love of that place has resulted in award-winning wines and renowned reputations for both its owner, Dana Brown, and winemaker, Jason Joyce.
Dana and her late father, Lloyd “Moose” Messer, both of Iowa, sold their respective selfnamed beverage distribution companies to create real estate firm Messer Brown Properties and develop the 442-acre dream property.
Its 35 acres of vineyards were planted in 2002, followed by a 10,000-square-foot production facility and cellar in 2006. Joyce joined the team in 2007, rising to winemaker in 2010.
“My dad unfortunately passed away in 2006, so he … wasn’t able to see our tasting room and brand come full circle,” Dana said. The glass-walled, 3,000-square-foot, 1,800-foot-elevation tasting room, named “Lloyd’s Lookout,” was built in 2008.
“We refer to my dad as our visionary because he was the one that had the original idea, and, since then, we’ve grown and received numerous [industry accolades].”
Calcareous’ 2018 Devil’s Canyon Syrah was named No. 16 on Wine Spectator magazine’s Top 100 Wines of 2021 list, and many of its wines have achieved 90-plus point Wine Spectator scores, with the 2022 Très Violet, a grenache-syrah-mourvèdre blend, reaching 95 points.
“It’s been a long road,” said Dana, who currently splits her time between Paso Robles and Des Moines, Iowa. “But it’s been a good one, and I’m so pleased to say that my daughter Frannie has joined the company. So, now, we have a third generation and a
Chalk talk
Calcareous Vineyard is located at 3430 Peachy Canyon Road in Paso Robles. The tasting room is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with lunch served from 10:30 to 4:30. For reservations, contact calcareous.com. Follow the winery on Instagram and Facebook @calcareouswine. Calcareous will be a featured winery at Paso Wine Fest, held May 15 to 18. For event details, visit pasowine.com.
woman-owned company and we’re excited about the future.”
Frances Violet Brown, who goes by Frannie and is the inspiration for the winery’s Très Violet blend, joined the company in late 2024 as operations coordinator.
She brings with her a degree in enterprise leadership from the University of Iowa, and splits her time between Paso Robles and Chicago. Since joining the team, Frannie has immersed herself “into all aspects of the business to understand it as a whole,” she said.
“In the five months that I’ve been at Calcareous, I have worked in several different roles and quickly gained a lot of respect for everyone who works in the industry,” she explained.
“We provide so many different services to our customer, and everyone has to collaborate,” Frannie continued, noting that such collaboration involves harvest, production, marketing, finance, wine club, customer service, wine tasting, and events, plus a full-service kitchen on the premises.
“I think my mother and grandfather’s legacy is an impressive testament to their work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. Knowing that they were able to have such an amazing relationship as father and daughter as well as work together to build something as special as Calcareous is inspirational.”
Frannie added that she is especially impressed that her mother was able to realize her father’s vision after “he passed suddenly at such an early stage in the building process.”
“I grew up watching her fight relentlessly in an industry that is difficult to find success in,” she said. “It was extremely formative to learn, firsthand, the value in persevering when people tell you ‘no,’ if you really believe in something.”
Dana also firmly believes in her winemaker, who has full rein to work his magic with the property’s grapes, ranging from Rhone and Bordeaux varieties to chardonnay.
Joyce, a San Luis Obispo transplant originally from Detroit, will soon be planting an additional 7.5 acres of white Rhone grapes, as well as petit verdot and more grenache and syrah.
Joyce majored in organic chemistry at Cal Poly and worked in the pharmaceutical industry in San Francisco afterward, but he didn’t find his mojo until taking a three-month sabbatical to intern as a harvest cellar hand at Calcareous. He never left.
“They picked the most beautiful spot,” Joyce said. “It’s the vineyard, the soil, the layout, slope. ... It’s just a miracle place to grow wine grapes, and I get to take the credit.”
Joyce cringes when asked if his scientific background comes in handy at the vineyard.
“It’s not chemistry,” he said with a laugh.
“You can nerd out as hardcore as you want.
I’ve seen Ph.D. papers analyze the phenolics in wine and show all the compounds, but that has nothing to do with how you make wine.
“At the end of the day, we’re making a human product for humans, and the only way to do that is with your senses—your sense of smell, touch, taste. And that’s how you express yourself. You can’t use instruments to make good wine, especially at a small place. It’s got to be personality driven.”
Joyce will be pouring at Paso Wine Fest’s
Grand Tasting on May 17 at the Paso Robles Event Center. The event features more than 100 wineries, with a select 20, including Calcareous, offering signature experiences. Calcareous produces between 10,000 and 12,000 cases of wine annually, with most sold direct to consumer, including a club-member base of more than 3,000. Most fruit is estate, but some is sourced from nearby Carver and Glenrose vineyards.
Dana’s long-term goals are to stay the course, stressing quality over quantity and offering an “overall ambience of casual elegance.”
However, she stresses, the team welcomes all and appreciates their business, “especially in today’s economy.”
Joyce concurs that the attitude at Calcareous is far from “hoity-toity.”
“The vibe here is … we don’t care if you’re a bachelorette party from Fresno or a master sommelier,” he said. “We will meet you where you’re at and let you have the experience that you want to have here.”
Similarly, he added, “I’m a winemaker because I like making wine, not because I like being a winemaker.”
It’s not a refined job, he explained.
“It’s all day, it’s wet, it’s cold, it’s super hot, it’s nasty, it’s very physically demanding,” he continued, “and I love all of it.”
He added that he never wanted to go anywhere else or do anything else because he firmly believes that what they’re selling at Calcareous is a “sense of place.”
“You have to walk the land and know it better than anyone else, because that’s how wine works. It’s the interaction between you and the land,” Joyce said. “And if you don’t have that, then you don’t have something special. You don’t have a sense of place that people are seeking. You don’t have this story that is honest.” ∆
Flavor Writer Cherish Whyte thinks Calcareous’ sips and scenery are among Paso’s finest. Reach her at cwhyte@newtimesslo.com.
ESTATE GROWN Calcareous’ 2022 Rhone blend Très Violet, named for owner Dana Brown’s daughter, Frances “Frannie” Violet Brown, achieved a 95-point Wine Spectator score. The estate wine is sold out, but the 2023 vintage will soon be released.
PHOTO BY CHERISH WHYTE
PASO PANORAMA The Calcareous tasting room, perched on a hilltop with sweeping westside Paso Robles views, offers primarily outdoor seating. In the near future, the winery will add a pergola and other updates.
PHOTO BY CHERISH WHYTE
THIRD GENERATION In late 2024
the Calcareous team was joined by Frannie Brown, left, daughter of owner and co-founder Dana Brown, right, and granddaughter of co-founder Lloyd “Moose” Messer, who passed in 2006.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CALCAREOUS VINEYARD
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CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY
Department of Social Services PO Box 8119 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Juvenile Court
CASE NAME: Liam Henry Lamison Lennon James Lamison CASE NUMBER: 23JD00221-002 23JD00221-003
1. To: Trevyn Lamison and anyone claiming to be a parent of Liam Henry Lamison and Lennon James Lamison born on 03/09/2014 and 04/12/2015 at Sierra Vista Regional Med Ctr, San Luis Obispo, California
2. A hearing will be held on June 18, 2025, at 1:15 pm in Dept. 12 located at Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.
*This hearing will be held remotely. If you wish to appear by telephone, your attorney in this case must notify the Court on the day of the hearing, prior to the hearing calendar. If you wish to appear in person, notify your attorney in this case. If you do not have an attorney and you wish to appear for the hearing, you must contact the court.
The remote hearing will be confidential. You must not record the hearing, allow others to listen to the hearing, or disclose to others what occurs during the hearing. Participants who violate confidentiality may be subject to criminal and civil sanctions.
3. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer.
2014 HONDA ACCORD LX SEDAN
ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
$908.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
$6,893.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
Notice is hereby given that on April 2, 2025, that $908.00 was seized near the intersection of Hillview and Los Reyes in unincorporated Arroyo Grande, CA and $6,893.00 was seized at 6700 Alcantara Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with violation of section 11351 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $908.00 and $6,893.00.
Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www. courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf
Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.
Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid
4. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all of your parental rights to the child will be terminated.
5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you.
6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final.
7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present. Date: April 15, 2025 /s/ Myranda Morales, Deputy Clerk April 17, 24, May 1, & 8, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0449 (05/20/2024)
New Filing
The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: PAYMENT POINT SOLUTIONS 5470 Shooting Star Ln, Avila Beach CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. JL Merchant Solutions LLC (PO Box 2276 Avila Beach, CA 93424). State of California. This Business Is Conducted By A Limited Liability Company, JL Merchant Solutions LLC Joseph P Shepard, Manager. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 02/25/2025. 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. 03/25/2030. April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0507 (01/20/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as Person Is Doing Business As: HAYFORK LAND & CATTLE COMPANY, WESTERN INTERPRETATIONS 5805 Cascabel Rd, Atascadero CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. This Business Is Conducted By An Individual Warren E. Miller (5805 Cascabel Rd, Atascadero CA 93422). State of California. This Statement Was Filed With The County Clerk Of San Luis Obispo On 03/03/2025. Hereby Certify That This Copy Is A Correct Copy Of The Statement On File In My Office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mmaltby, Deputy. Exp. 03/03/2030.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER SERVICE IN COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 7, ZONE A
On June 17, 2025, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting an ordinance to amend 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 proposed rate structure for CSA 7A in FY 25-26 consists of a fixed charge of $1,106.45. After FY25-26 the rate will increase annually based on the Consumer Price Index plus 1%. This rate is calculated to provide full cost recovery for operations and maintenance and establish sufficient operating and Capital Improvement Projects reserves. The rate is calculated on typical usage for a Single-Family Residence and scales up with more usage such as having an Accessory Dwelling Unit on the property. More information on the calculation of the proposed rates and charges can be found in CSA 7A Wastewater Rate Analysis, available at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/PW/CSA-7A-Prop218
You can review a copy of the proposed ordinance on the County’s website or request a copy at the Office of the County Clerk of the Board on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets at 1055 Monterey Street, in San Luis Obispo between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The proposed ordinance was introduced to the public at the April 29, 2025 meeting of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, available at https://www.slocounty. ca.gov/departments/board-of-supervisors/boardmeetings,- agendas-and-minutes
DATED: April 30, 2025
Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: /s/ Niki Martin
Deputy Clerk
May 1, 2025
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER SERVICE IN COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 18
On June 17, 2025, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting an ordinance to amend 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 proposed initial rate increase for CSA 18 consists of a fixed charge of $2,299.36 for FY25-26and $3,104.14 for FY26-27. After FY26-27 the rate will increase annually based on the Consumer Price Index plus 1%. This rate is calculated to provide full cost recovery for operations and maintenance and establish sufficient operating and Capital Improvement Projects reserves. The rate is calculated on typical usage for a SingleFamily Residence. The rate includes an additional charge if an Accessory Dwelling Unit is on the property. More information on the calculation of the proposed rates and charges can be found in CSA 18 Wastewater Rate Analysis, available at: https:// www.slocounty.ca.gov/PW/CSA-18-Prop-218
You can review a copy of the proposed ordinance on the County’s website or request a copy at the Office of the County Clerk of the Board on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets at 1055 Monterey Street, in San Luis Obispo between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The proposed ordinance was introduced to the public at the April 29, 2025 meeting of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, available at https://www.slocounty. ca.gov/departments/board-of-supervisors/boardmeetings,-agendas-and-minutes
DATED: April 30, 2025
Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: /s/ Niki Martin
Deputy Clerk
May 1, 2025
CITY OF ATASCADERO NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING inperson at the time and place indicated above to provide information on the Economic Development Subsidy (pursuant to government code section 53083) for the sale of the Centennial Properties at 5901 East Mall on APN 029-347-020. The properties will be sold for the Centennial Development Project, a 24,500 SF Mixed-Use Development (DEV24-0099).
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a challenge to the above action is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend inperson and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the above-proposed project. Written comments are also accepted by the City Clerk, prior to the hearing at 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 or cityclerk@atascadero.org and will be distributed to the City Council. Written public comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Written comments will not be read into the record.
Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services or visit the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All documents related to the project will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at www. atascadero.org/agendas.
DATED April 28, 2025
S/ L Cappel, Deputy Director of Economic Devel.
PUBLISH: May 1, 2025
CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, in City Hall, Council Chamber, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA to consider the following item:
SUBJECT:
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to update the City’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Maps in accordance with the State Fire Marshal’s 2025 FHSZ designations for Local Responsibility Areas, as required by Government Code Section 51179.
Where You Come In:
Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the item described in this notice or submit written comments prior to the meeting by personal delivery or mail to the City Clerk prior to the City Council meeting by personal delivery or by mail to: City of Grover Beach, City Clerk, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433, or by email to: gbadmin@groverbeach.org.
If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567.
For More Information:
If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item described in this notice, please contact Megan Martin, Community Development Director, at (805) 473-4520 or send an e-mail to comdev@groverbeach.org
The City Council may also discuss other hearings or items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and copy of the staff report on the above item will be posted on the City website at www.groverbeach.org. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www.groverbeach.org (click on the icon “Government Access Local Channel 20” and then “Channel 20”).
If you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. (Govt. Code Sec. 65009)
Wendi Sims, City Clerk May 1, 2025
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Arroyo Grande City Council will conduct a public hearing on TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, in the Council Chamber, 215 E Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA, to consider the following item:
ARROYO GRANDE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (AGTBID). The City Council will: 1) hold a public hearing to receive testimony regarding the City Council’s intention to continue the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District (AGTBID) and levy an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-26; 2) determine whether a legally sufficient number of protests have been made; 3) if a legally sufficient protest is not made, adopt a Resolution confirming the Advisory Board’s report and levying an annual assessment for the AGTBID for the 202526 fiscal year; and 4) adopt a Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for the AGTBID.
The proposed resolutions are not projects subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.).
During the public hearing, public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, pursuant to current meeting procedure.
The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the item listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Failure of any person to receive the notice shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the action of the legislative body for which the notice was given.
Documents related to the item are available in the Recreation Services Department located at 1221 Ash Street, Arroyo Grande. The Agenda and reports are posted online at www.arroyogrande.org 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (805) 473-5414 for more information.
The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed live on the City’s Website.
/s/Jessica Matson, City Clerk
May 1, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose:
AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING
Address: Citywide
Applicant: City of Pismo Beach
Description: Receive input from the public on proposed Conditional Use Permit for Massage Establishment fee; and approving new Conditional Use Permit for Massage Establishment fee effective on July 5, 2025.
Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/ agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of May 1, 2025.
You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to citycouncil@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item.
Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made during the meeting by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation
Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing City Clerk Erica Inderlied at einderlied@pismobeach.org.
The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org or 805-773-7003.
Erica Inderlied City Clerk
April 24 & May 1, 2025
DATE: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING in- person at the time and place indicated above to consider an Ordinance Forming the Atascadero Industrial Development Authority. The formation of the Industrial Development Authority is not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as this action will not cause any significant impact on the environment.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a challenge to the above action is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Council at, or prior to, the public hearing
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend in-person and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the above-proposed Ordinance. Written comments are also accepted by the City Clerk, prior to the hearing at 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 or cityclerk@atascadero.org and will be distributed to the City Council. Written public comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Written comments will not be read into the record.
Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Administrative Services Department. If you have any questions, please call Administrative Services or visit the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All documents related to the ordinance will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at www.atascadero.org/agendas.
DATED: April 25, 2025
S/ K Jeri Rangel, Administrative Services Director PUBLISH: May 1, 2025
CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO PROPOSERS
PROPOSALS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 12:00 p.m., on Friday, May 16, 2025 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows:
PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT
ASSET
The City of Pismo Beach is requesting proposals from individual Consultants and/or a team of Consultants to recommend, gather necessary field data, review and catalog as-builts and record drawings, and implement an asset management program (AMP) to track and maintain public utility, roadway, facility infrastructure and assets. Additional services that may be associated with AMPs may be considered such as service request software, fleet management, fuel management, etc.
All proposals will be compared based on understanding of the scope of work, methods and procedures to be used, management, personnel and experience, and the plan for consultation and coordination while working with the City of Pismo Beach. Only those proposals submitted per the requirements of the Request for Proposals and certified by an authorized company officer will be considered. Proposals received by fax, email, or hardcopy will be rejected.
All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.
Proposals must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids
ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK
May 1 & 8, 2025
NOTICE OF TENTATIVE
WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing
WHEN Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM.
To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.
WHAT A request by Susanne and Jimmy Heskett for a Minor Use Permit/ Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2024-00042) to allow for the construction of a 1,494 square-foot single-family residence, 231 square-foot attached garage, and 141 square-feet of decking. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately 2,500 squarefeet of the 3,137 square-foot site. The project is within the Residential Single-Family land use category and is located on Studio Dr. (APN: 064422-004) in the community of Cayucos. The site is in the Small Scale Design Neighborhood and Estero Planning Area.
Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA.
County File Number: C-DRC2024-00042
Supervisorial District: District 2
Assessor Parcel Number(s): 064-422-004
Date Accepted: 12/23/2024
WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at:
Planning Department Hearing - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Andy Knighton, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-4142.
TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING
This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by 5/9/2025 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on C-DRC2024-00042.”
If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.
COASTAL APPEALABLE
If the County approves this project, that action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. An applicant or aggrieved party may appeal to the Coastal Commission only after all possible local appeals have been exhausted pursuant to Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043(b). Local appeals must be filed using the required Planning Department form as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.042(a)(1).
Ysabel Eighmy
Secretary Planning Department Hearing
May 1, 2025
NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J) TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
$10,843.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
Notice is hereby given that on March 17, 2025, the above-described property was seized at or near 1758 West Grand Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with cannabis violations, to wit, section 11360(a)(2) The estimated/appraised value of the property is $10,843.00.
Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www. courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf.
Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.
Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.
The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.
DATED: April 30, 2025
DAN DOW District Attorney
Kenneth Jorgensen
Deputy District Attorney
May 1, 8, & 15, 2025
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING
NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION/ PUBLIC HEARING
WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing
WHEN Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.
WHAT A request by Joe Syufy for a Minor Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2024-00036) to allow for the demolition of an existing 1,762 square-foot single-family residence and attached garage and the replacement construction of a 2,920 square-foot singlefamily residence, 580 square-foot attached garage, and other site improvements. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately 4,200 square-feet of the 8,098 square-foot site. The project is within the Residential Single-Family land use category and is located at 2754 Studio Dr. in the community of Cayucos. The site is in the Small Scale Design Neighborhood and the Estero Planning Area. Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA.
County File Number: C-DRC2024-00036
Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 064-255-005
Date Accepted: 12/4/2024
WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: Planning Department Hearing - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org You may also contact Andy Knighton, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-4142.
TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING
This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by 5/9/2025 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on C-DRC2024-00036.”
If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.
COASTAL APPEALABLE
If the County approves this project, that action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. An applicant or aggrieved party may appeal to the Coastal Commission only after all possible local appeals have been exhausted pursuant to Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043(b). Local appeals must be filed using the required Planning Department form as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.042(a)(1).
Ysabel Eighmy Secretary Planning Department Hearing May 1, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
County of San Luis Obispo
Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in the County of San Luis Obispo is giving public notice to solicit comment on proposed RTA fare and service changes. The public is invited to provide any comments on the proposed changes. Comments can be submitted by mail, email, telephone and in person. Send comments by mail to RTA, 253 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo,93401. Comments by email should be sent to info@slorta.org. Comments by phone can be made by calling 805-541-2228 extension 4833 , Comments must be received by May 6, 2025. In person comments can be made at the May 7th RTA Board of Directors public hearing, starting at 10AM.
Proposed changes to the transit fares:
Fixed bus route fares for routes 9, 10, 12, and 15 could change to $2.00 regular and $1 for riders eligible for a discount for each bus boarding. This would become effective approximately September1, 2025.
Proposed changes to the transit service:
Route 10 – remove the Marian Medical loop but retain the 8:14 a.m. northbound and 3:33 p.m. southbound trips.
Route 10 – reduce service to Santa Maria, southbound 7:33 p.m. ending in Nipomo; eliminate the 8:33 p.m. southbound departure.
Route 10 – add 6:30 a.m. southbound departure.
Route 9 – add stop on the southbound trip arriving at Cal Poly at 12:17 p.m.
School trippers – add additional tripper vehicle for Arroyo Grande High School and Paso Robles High School/Lewis Flamson Middle School
Route A – add Saturday Paso Robles Route A service.
May 1, 2025
NOTICE OF INTERNET PUBLIC AUCTION OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES ON MAY 30 – JUNE 2, 2025
(Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3692 and 3702)
On February 25, 2025, I, James W. Hamilton, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector, was authorized by the Board of Supervisors of San Luis Obispo County, California, to conduct an Internet Public Auction of properties that have had delinquent taxes for five years or more. The tax-defaulted properties listed below are subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell. Notice of the Internet Public Auction has been given to the California State Controller.
The Internet Public Auction will commence at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, and will continue until approximately 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025. The sale will be held through the Tax Collector’s website at: www.slocountytax.org, under “Public Auction of Tax-Defaulted Property.” For bidders without access to the Internet, a computer will be available in the Tax Collector’s Office at 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-290, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California, during regular business hours. Public access to computers is also available in the County Public Library at 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
The properties will be sold to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States (payable at close of the Internet Auction on June 2, 2025), for not less than the minimum bid as shown on this notice. Cashier’s checks and electronic fund transfers will be accepted for payment. Bidder registration will be through Bid4Assets, which is accessible through the Tax Collector’s website.
The right of redemption (paying the prior year taxes) will cease at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, or when the first bid is received on a subject property, whichever is later. Properties that are not redeemed prior to 5:00 p.m. on May 29, 2025, will be offered for sale.
If a property is not sold at the Internet Public Auction, the right of redemption re-instates up until the close of business on the last day prior to the next scheduled sale.
If the properties are sold, parties of interest, as defined in California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the County for any excess proceeds from the sale. Excess proceeds are the amount of the highest bid in excess of $150 after the liens and costs of the sale are paid from the sale price. Notice will be given to parties of interest, pursuant to law, if excess proceeds result from the sale.
Additional information about the Internet Public Auction may be obtained by contacting the Redemption Division of the Tax Collector’s Office at 1055 Monterey St., Room D-290, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408, or by calling the Redemption Division at (805) 781-5836.
The properties listed in this notice are situated in San Luis Obispo County, California. The Internet Public Auction sale of the properties was approved by the Board of Supervisors. The list of properties approved for sale is also posted on the Tax Collector’s website, which will be updated weekly.
Assessment Numbering System Explanation
The assessment number, when used to describe properties in this list, refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, or the block on the map (if applicable), and to the individual parcel number on the map page or in the block.
The Assessor’s parcel maps and further explanation of the assessment numbering system are available in the Assessor’s Office, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-360, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California.
Assesment Number Assessee Min. Bid
013,181,005 BKS Cambria LLC
$502,500.00
015,144,019 Ogden Delores M Tre Etal $23,100.00
022,083,031 Stern Richard A Tre Etal $18,900.00
059,481,001 Eberly Dan H Tre Etal $39,600.00
060,551,015 Mandulay Michelle $88,100.00
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California, on May 1, 2025.
/s/ James W. Hamilton, CPA, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector
Published in New Times on May 1, May 8, and May 15, 2025.
NOTICE OF SEALED BID SALE ON MAY 28, 2025 OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES
(Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3692 and 3702)
On February 25, 2025, I, James W. Hamilton, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector, was authorized by the Board of Supervisors of San Luis Obispo County, California, to conduct a Sealed Bid Sale of properties that have had delinquent taxes for five years or more, but are not usable due to their size, location or other conditions. The tax-defaulted properties listed below are subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell. Owners of property that is contiguous to the listed properties qualify as eligible bidders. Notice of the Sealed Bid Sale has been given to the California State Controller.
I will publicly open the sealed bids submitted and sell the properties at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the Board Chambers on the first floor of the County Government Center, at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California. The properties will be sold to the highest bidder among the eligible bidders, for not less than the minimum bid as shown on this notice.
The properties that are the subject of this notice are situated in San Luis Obispo County, California. The following is a list of properties that were approved by the Board of Supervisors for sale at this Sealed Bid Sale.
The right of redemption will cease at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Properties that are redeemed (prior year taxes paid) by May 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. will not be sold. Properties not redeemed by that time will be offered for sale. If a parcel is not sold at the Sealed Bid Sale, the right of redemption re-instates up until the close of business on the last day prior to the next scheduled sale.
If the properties are sold, parties of interest, as defined in California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the County for any excess proceeds from the sale. Excess proceeds are the amount of the highest bid in excess of $150 after the liens and costs of the sale are paid from the sale price. Notice will be given to parties of interest, pursuant to law, if excess proceeds result from the sale.
Additional information about the Sealed Bid Sale may be obtained by contacting the Redemption Division of the Tax Collector’s Office at 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-290, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408, or by calling the Redemption Division at (805) 781-5836. Assessment Numbering System Explanation The assessment number refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, or the block on the map (if applicable), and to the individual parcel number on the map page or in the block. The Assessor’s parcel maps and further explanation of the assessment numbering system are available in the Assessor’s Office, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-360, San Luis Obispo, California.
007,252,013
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 669 OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, at the regular meeting of the City Council held on April 22, 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, introduced for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 669, repealing and replacing Title 7 (Animals) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code to adopt and incorporate by reference San Luis Obispo County Code Title 9 (Animals) and to retain certain City requirements regarding animals and finding the action not subject to CEQA.
A certified copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance is available for public review on the City’s website at www.morrobayca.gov, and upon request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (805) 772-6205.
The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 669 at the regularly scheduled meeting of May 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California and via teleconference.
Dana Swanson City Clerk
Dated: April 23, 2025
Publish: May 1, 2025
California, on May 1, 2025. /s/ James W. Hamilton, CPA, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector Published in New Times on May 1, May 8, and May 15, 2025.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 25215.5 and Chapter 3.22 of the San Luis Obispo County Code, by which service charges may be collected on the general County tax bill, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, acting as the Governing Board of County Service Area Nos. 1 (Old Galaxy and Tract 1690, Nipomo), 1-A (Galaxy Park and Tract 1898, Nipomo), 1-F (New Galaxy, Nipomo), and 21 (Cambria), will hold a public hearing on May 20, 2025, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, regarding the collection of annual service 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 report describing the service 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: April 30, 2025
Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk May 1 & 8, 2025
NOTICE OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE
TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY
Chapter 8 Agreement Sale #266
(Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3797 and 3798)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 8 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code and the written authorization and approval of the California State Controller, an agreement has been made between the Board of Supervisors of San Luis Obispo County and the County of San Luis Obispo, Real Property Services.
A copy of the agreement is on file in the Office of the County Clerk-Recorder. Pursuant to the terms set forth in the agreements, the undersigned Tax Collector will sell to the County of San Luis Obispo, Real Property Services, the real property described in the agreement and in this notice. All property named in the agreement is subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell.
Unless the properties are sooner redeemed, said agreement will become effective not less than 21 days after the date of the first publication of this notice as required by law. The effective time and date of sale is 8:00 a.m., on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
If redemption of the property is not made according to law by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the right of redemption will cease. Information regarding the amount necessary to redeem the property may be obtained by contacting the Redemption Division of the Tax Collector’s Office at 1055 Monterey St., Room D-290, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408, or by calling the Redemption Division at (805) 781-5836.
If the properties are sold, parties of interest, as defined in Section 4675 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, have a right to file with the County a claim for any proceeds from the sale which are in excess of the taxes, penalties, and costs required to be paid from the proceeds. If excess proceeds result from the sale, notice will be given to said parties of interest, according to law.
Assessment Numbering System Explanation
The assessment number, when used to describe properties in this list, refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, or the block on the map (if applicable), and to the individual parcel number on the map page or in the block.
The Assessor’s parcel maps and further explanation of the assessment numbering system are available in the Assessor’s Office, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-360, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California. The properties which are the subject of this notice are situated in San Luis Obispo County, State of California, and are described as follows:
Number Assessee Min. Bid
064,042,011 Hitchcock Channing C Tre Etal
064,072,026 Herbst Andy Etal
$1,600.00
$1,500.00
064,312,037 Terronez Mary $1,400.00
064,312,048 Marken Enterprises Inc $2,000.00
064,353,028 Moreno Cecilia K Etal $1,700.00
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California, on May 1, 2025. /s/ James W. Hamilton, CPA, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector
Published in New Times on May 1, May 8, and May 15, 2025.
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE AMENDING TITLES 2 AND 3 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BYLAWS FOR VARIOUS CITY BODIES
This Ordinance Summary is published in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 36933. On April 22, 2025, the City Council, by a 4-0 vote, adopted an Ordinance amending Titles 2 and 3 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) relating to bylaws for various City advisory bodies.
Ordinance No. 2025-005 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Maraviglia, Loe, Guthrie, and Mayor Ray Russom NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available for review by contacting the City Clerk at 805-473-5400.
/s/ Jessica Matson, City Clerk
Publish one time, The New Times, May 1, 2025
Post: City Hall, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, JUNE 17, 2025
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SERVICE CHARGES FOR ZONE A OF COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 23
Date & Time of Hearing: may be heard
Hearing location:
June 17, 2025- 9:00 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter
County of San Luis Obispo, Board of Supervisors Chambers
1055 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Dear Property Owners:
The County of San Luis Obispo (“County”) Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to discuss the establishment of rates and charges for water service in Zone A of County Service Area No. 23 (“CSA 23A”) for fiscal year 2025-26, and for each of the subsequent five fiscal years thereafter.
The proposed rates and charges will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at the date, time, and location specified above.
Consistent with the requirements of Article XIII D of the California Constitution (“Proposition 218”), this notice will provide the following information:
• The Date, Time, and Place of the Public Hearing;
• The Majority Protest and Objection Procedures;
• The Reason for, Basis of, and Amount of the Proposed rates and charges; and
• The amount of the proposed rates and charges.
THE REASON FOR THE PROPOSED RATES AND CHARGES:
These service charges are proposed to fund the costs of providing water service within the specified area, including funding the costs of maintenance, operations, administration, capital improvements, and all other costs necessary to provide water service to CSA 23A customers.
THE BASIS, AND AMOUNT OF, THE PROPOSED RATES AND CHARGES:
The proposed 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/publicworks/committees programs/county-service-areas/csa-23-santamargarita
MAJORITY PROTEST PROCESS:
Pursuant to Proposition 218 and Government Code Section 53755, the following persons may submit a written protest against the Proposed rates and charges to the County Clerk of the Board before the close of the Public Hearing referenced above: An owner(s) of property (parcel(s)) within the proposed service area of CSA 23A.
If the person(s) signing the protest, as an owner, is not shown on the last equalized assessment roll as the owner of the parcel(s), then the protest must contain or be accompanied by written evidence that such person(s) signing the protest is the owner of the parcel(s). A valid written protest must contain the name of the person submitting the protest and their connection to the property, a statement of protest to the establishment of the Proposed rates and charges, the address and the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) of the parcel or parcels within the proposed service area of CSA 23A, and a signature from the owner of the parcel or parcels.
One written protest per parcel shall be counted in calculating a majority protest to the Proposed Rate Increase subject to the requirements of Proposition 218 and Government Code Section 53755. Written protests will not be accepted by e-mail or facsimile.
Verbal protests will not be counted in determining the existence of a majority protest. To be counted, a protest must be received in writing by the County Clerk of the Board before the close of the Public Hearing referenced above.
Written protests regarding the Proposed Rate Increase must be mailed or personally delivered to:
County of San Luis Obispo Administrative Office
Attn: Clerk of the Board
1055 Monterey St. Suite D430 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
The County Clerk will determine the validity of all protests submitted and exclude any invalid protests from the final tabulation. The County Clerk may confer with the County Counsel in determining the validity of written protests.
If valid written protests are presented by a majority of owners of parcels receiving water within the service area of CSA 23A, then the County will not adopt the rates and charges and CSA 23A will not be formed.
OBJECTION PROCESS:
UP UNTIL 2 DAYS BEFORE THE PUBLIC HEARING OR 45 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, WHICHEVER IS LATER (THE ‘WRITTEN OBJECTION PERIOD”), PROPERTY OWNERS MAY SUBMIT A WRITTEN OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED RATES AND CHARGES.
WRITTEN OBJECTIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED RATES AND CHARGES MUST BE MAILED OR PERSONALLY DELIVERED TO:
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
ATTN: CLERK OF THE BOARD
1055 MONTEREY ST., SUITE D430 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408.
ANY OBJECTION MUST BE IN WRITING AND SPECIFY THE GROUNDS FOR ALLEGED NONCOMPLIANCE WITH PROPOSITION
218. WRITTEN OBJECTIONS MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED TO THE CLERK OF THE BOARD IN A MANNER THAT ENSURES THEIR DELIVERY NO LATER THAN THE WRITTEN OBJECTION PERIOD. WRITTEN PROTESTS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA E-MAIL OR FACSIMILE. ALL WRITTEN OBJECTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN THE WRITTEN OBJECTION PERIOD AND FAILURE TO TIMELY OBJECT IN WRITING BARS ANY RIGHT TO CHALLENGE THE PROPOSED FEE THROUGH A LEGAL PROCEEDING.
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53759, THERE IS A 120-DAY STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CHALLENGING THE PROPOSED RATES AND CHARGES.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Holder, Public Works Department Program Manager at (805) 781-5135.
DATED: April 30, 2025
Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: /s/ Niki Martin, Deputy Clerk May 1, 2025
PUBLISHED NOTICE INVITING BIDS
Training and Fire Burn Tower for the City of Paso Robles PROJECT NO. 24-26A
SEALED BIDS will be received by the Public Works Department, of the City of El Paso de Robles until May 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for the Training and Fire Burn Tower for the City of Paso Robles, DPW Project No. 24-26A. Please be certain that any bid submitted is sealed and addressed and noted as follows:
City Clerk City of El Paso de Robles
4305 Second Wind Way Paso Robles, CA 93446
Sealed Bid for Training and Fire Burn Tower for the City of Paso Robles, DPW Project No. 24-26A
Following the closure of the bid submittal period, bids will be publicly opened and read for performing work as follows: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project known as Training and Fire Burn Tower for the City of Paso Robles, DPW Project No. 24-26A according to drawings and specifications prepared by the City of El Paso de Robles and according to the Contract Documents. The work shall include but is not limited to, the fabrication and assembly of shipping containers per plan that will serve as a Training and Fire Burn Tower for the City of Paso Robles for Fire Station #3. Contractor to provide all necessary work plans, permits, and inspections necessary, all as shown on the plans and/ or as specified herein.
Project is to be completed within One Hundred Twenty (120) WORKING days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed.
The Contractor shall pay to the City of El Paso de Robles the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), for each and every calendar day’s delay in finishing the work in excess of the calendar day completion time.
The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which went into effect on January 1, 2024 and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/offroaddiesel/appa-1.pdf Bidders are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the duration of the Project. Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors’ most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein may render the Bid non-responsive.
Copies of the Bid Documents are now on file and available for public inspection at the Public Works Department at 4305 Second Wind Way, El Paso de Robles, California. Interested bidders must obtain copies of the documents electronically.
The Contract Documents will be available electronically, at no cost, at DemandStar Paso Robles, CA. Use the link DemandStar Paso Robles, CA to navigate to the website for out to bid projects.
To download the Bid Documents, the user must register as a user on the site. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to download and print all Bid Documents for review and to verify the completeness of Bid Documents before submitting a bid. Any Addenda will be posted at DemandStar Paso Robles, CA
It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check DemandStar Paso Robles, CA on a daily basis through the close of bids for any applicable addenda or updates. DemandStar Paso Robles, CA sends email notifications to ONLY those registered on their website. The City does not assume any liability or responsibility based on any defective or incomplete copying, excerpting, scanning, faxing, downloading or printing of the Bid Documents. Information on DemandStar Paso Robles, CA may change without notice to prospective bidders. The Contract Documents shall supersede any information posted or transmitted by any other vendor besides the City.
Bidding procedures are prescribed in the Contract Documents. Each bidder must submit bid security in one of the following forms: cash, cashier’s check payable to City, a certified check payable to City, or a bid bond in the form included with the bid documents, executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to City in an amount equal to at least 10% of the total amount of the bid or proposal.
Pursuant to Section 1770, et seq. of the California Labor Code, the successful bidder and all subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations.
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, for bids due on or after March 1, 2015, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal for, or enter into a contract to perform work on the Project must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. No bid will be accepted, nor any contract entered into if the bidder is not registered as required by law.
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, for monies earned by the Contractor and withheld by City of El Paso de Robles to ensure the performance of the Contract, the Contractor may, at its option, choose to substitute securities meeting the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 22300.
All bidders shall be licensed under the provisions of the Business and Professions Code to do the type of work contemplated in the project. In accordance with provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid Class B (General Building) License at the time that the bid is submitted. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the bid non-responsive.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, as well as a faithful performance bond, in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The bonds shall be on the forms included in the Contract Documents.
City reserves the right to reject any or all bids; to make any awards or any rejections in what it alone considers to be in the best interest of City and waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids. The contract will be awarded, if at all, to the responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid. City will determine the low bid.
Date: April, 24, 2025
DEPARTMENT, CITY OF
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, the Finance Department of the City of San Luis Obispo, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, declares that the following monetary sums have been held by the City of San Luis Obispo and have remained unclaimed in the funds hereafter indicated for a period of over three (3) years and will become the property of the City of San Luis Obispo on the 17th day of June, 2025, a date not less than forty-five (45) days after the first publication of this Notice. Any party of interest may, prior to the date designated herein above, file a claim with the City’s Finance Department which includes the claimant’s name, address and telephone number, Social Security Number or Federal Employer Identification Number, amount of claim, the grounds on which the claim is founded. The Unclaimed Money Claim Form can be obtained from the City’s Finance office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or from the City’s website at htps://www.slocity.org. Proof of identity such as a copy of a driver’s license, social security card or birth certificate must be provided before funds will be released. With any questions, please contact the City of San Luis Obispo, Finance Department at (805) 781-7124. This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050-50056.
By: Kevin Wells, PMP. Assistant Capital Projects Manager Publication Dates: -April 24, 2025 -May 1, 2025 Payee
Abbott
Alex Wilkerson 351124 $ 60.75 101
Allison Frisby
Colby J Kraxberger
Colby J Kraxberger
Colby J Kraxberger
Dr Sven & Mrs Jane Markoff
Dylan Deffenbaugh
Emily L Stock
Emily L Stock 740877 $ 40.06 803
Emily L Stock 740920 $ 19.12 803
Emily L Stock 740965 $ 76.48 803
Emily L Stock 741006 $ 76.48 803
Emily L Stock 742256 $ 298.81 803
Emily L Stock 742309 $ 301.73 803
Emily L Stock 742413 $ 275.14 803
Eric Marmolejo 351186 $ 63.00 101
Erik Mellor 347088 $ 16.43 601
Erik Mork 367977 $ 30.00 601
Evan J Katz 741373 $ 99.94 803
Fastrack 347932 $ 29.00 101
Glenn Scheitrum 348370 $ 63.00 611
Grace Glaeser 742298 $ 109.15 803
Grace Glaeser 743660 $ 37.48 803
Hyojung Byun 351535 $ 175.00 101
Ian Connolly
Ian Courtney
Jami S Carricaburu
Jami S Carricaburu
Jami S Carricaburu
Jared M Friedman
Notice is given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Clerk-Recorder, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 (“Bid Deadline”), for the following public works project: L52 RUNWAY 11-29, TAXIWAYS, AND APRON PAVEMENT PRESERVATION CONTRACT NO. 330051
The Offeror/Contractor must provide immediate written notice to the Owner if the Offeror/
Contractor learns that its certification or that of a subcontractor was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. The Contractor must require subcontractors provide immediate written notice to the Contractor if at any time it learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
Bids will be opened and declared by the County Clerk-Recorder at 3:15 p.m. on the bid opening date at a public meeting at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408.
Any bid received at the Office of the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo at or after 3:00 p.m. on the date specified above will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. A bid received one second after 3:00 p.m. (i.e., after 3:00:00 p.m.) shall not be considered.
Bids are required for the entire work described in the Contract Documents. The Bid package (also referred to herein as the “Contract Documents”) are posted on the County’s Purchasing website: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/central-services/purchasing-services/services/ bid-rfp-opportunities
Any changes, additions, or deletions to these Contract Documents will be in the form of written addenda issued by the County. Any addenda will be posted on the website. Prospective bidders must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information at up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the prescribed date/time for submittal of bids. The County is not responsible for the failure of any prospective bidder to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall become a part of this Bid.
All bidders are required to acknowledge and confirm receipt of every addendum in their bid proposal.
All bidder Requests for Information must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m., 5 business days prior to the bid opening date. Requests submitted after said date may not be considered. All questions pertaining to the content of this invitation to Bid must be made in writing through the Purchasing website. Questions and responses will be posted on the Purchasing website and can be viewed by accessing the Invitation to Bid located at the Purchasing website. The identity of the entity submitting the question will not be posted. The County reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of comments / questions that will be posted on the website. Bidders are notified that financing for this project is provided in part by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG). Contractor(s) will be required to comply with specific federal contract provisions as listed herein and contained in the bid documents.
Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity
1. The offeror or bidder’s attention is directed to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications” set forth herein.
2. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor’s aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:
A Goals for minority participation for each trade: 24.6%
B. Goals for female participation in each trade: 6.9%
These goals are applicable to all the Contractor’s construction work (whether or not it is Federal or federally assisted) performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, it shall apply the goals established for such geographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, the Contractor also is subject to the goals for both its federally involved and non-federally involved construction.
The Contractor’s compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60-4.3(a), and its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor’s goals shall be a violation of the contract, the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.
3. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs within 10 working days of award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the name, address, and telephone number of the Subcontractor; employer identification number of the Subcontractor; estimated dollar amount of the Subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the Subcontract; and the geographical area in which the Subcontract is to be performed.
4. As used in this Notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is San Luis Obispo County, California.
Title VI Solicitation Notice
The County of San Luis Obispo, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and related regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that all bidders will be afforded a full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
A DBE Goal of 3.74% has been established for this Project. It is the County of San Luis Obispo’s policy that the maximum feasible portion of the DBE goal will be obtained by using race-neutral means of facilitating race-neutral DBE participation. In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.51 (d), a contract goal must be established to meet any portion of the DBE goal that cannot be met using race-neutral means. Since recent project history of San Luis Obispo Airport has demonstrated the goal has not been obtained using race-neutral means, a contract goal is established for this Project in accordance with federal regulations.
Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (Federal Minimum Wage)
All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers.
The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division.
Trade Restriction Certification
By submission of an offer, the Offeror certifies that with respect to this solicitation and any resultant contract, the Offeror –
1) is not owned or controlled by one or more citizens of a foreign country included in the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR);
2) has not knowingly entered into any contract or subcontract for this project with a person that is a citizen or national of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the USTR; and 3) has not entered into any subcontract for any product to be used on the Federal project that is produced in a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR.
This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States of America and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18 USC Section 1001.
Unless the restrictions of this clause are waived by the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with 49 CFR 30.17, no contract shall be awarded to an Offeror or subcontractor:
1) who is owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR or
2) whose subcontractors are owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country on such USTR list or
3) who incorporates in the public works project any product of a foreign country on such USTR list.
Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by this provision. The knowledge and information of a contractor is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
The Offeror agrees that, if awarded a contract resulting from this solicitation, it will incorporate this provision for certification without modification in all lower tier subcontracts.
The Contractor may rely on the certification of a prospective subcontractor that it is not a firm from a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by USTR, unless the Offeror has knowledge that the certification is erroneous.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making an award. If it is later determined that the Contractor or subcontractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may direct through the Owner cancellation of the contract or subcontract for default at no cost to the Owner or the FAA.
Required Federal Contract Provisions by Reference
The following provisions are incorporated herein by reference with the same force and effect as if given in full text (refer to Federal Contract Provisions section of the specifications for further details):
1. BUY AMERICAN PREFERENCE
(Source: Title 49 USC § 50101; Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers; Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Pub. L. No. 117-58), Build America, Buy America (BABA)
2. CIVIL RIGHTS − GENERAL
(Source: 49 USC § 47123)
3. DAVIS-BACON REQUIREMENTS
(Source: 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(D); 29 CFR Part 5; 49 USC § 47112(b); 40 USC §§ 31413144, 3146, and 3147)
4. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
(Source: 2 CFR Part 180 (Subpart B); 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(H); 2 CFR Part 1200; DOT Order 4200.5; Executive Orders 12549 and 12689)
5. LOBBYING AND INFLUENCING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
(Source: 31 USC § 1352 – Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment; 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(I); 49 CFR Part 20, Appendix A)
6. PROCUREMENT OF RECOVERED MATERIALS
(Source: 2 CFR § 200.323, 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(J), 40 CFR Part 247, 42 USC § 6901, et seq (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA))
(See Federal Contract Provisions of the Bid Documents for further details.)
Successful Bidder will be required to insert applicable Federal Contract Provisions in all subcontracts and shall be responsible for compliance by subcontractor(s).
Prevailing Wages and Payroll Records
Contractor will be required to pay employees and keep records in accordance with the Davis Bacon Act (29 CFR Part 5) and/or Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 CFR part 201).
The bidder must have a Class A license (Public Contract Code § 3300).
Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.1:
· A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in the Bid Proposal, subject to the requirements of the Public Contract Code section 4104, or engage in the performance of this public works project, unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered Contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Business and Professions Code section 7029.1, Public Contract Code section 10164, or Public Contract Code section 20103.5, provided the Contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.
· This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
Bids must be submitted under sealed cover plainly marked as a bid and identified with the project number, the date and time for receipt of sealed bids, and the name of the bidder.
Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a bidder’s bond in favor of the County in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Bid.
Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by County to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the County to make payment of retention to an escrow agent.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish the County with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Contract Price.
Bidders must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible (2 CFR 200.321).
Pursuant to section Labor Code section 1770 et seq., the Contractor and all Subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor, and the debarment of Contractors and Subcontractors. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Copies are available at the at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD.
The Bidder’s attention is directed to FAA General Contract Provisions, Section 20, Proposal Requirements and Conditions for general details on the preparation of proposals for this Project. Each Bidder shall submit “evidence of competency” and “evidence of financial responsibility” at the time of bid opening.
Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions
On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. Should the State or County determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The County shall provide Contractor advance written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the County.
By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo in their action on the 29th day of April 2025.
May 1, 2025
END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose:
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA:
A. Address: 401 Shell Beach Road
Applicant: Pacific Coastal Properties II, Inc. - Phillip Lien Project No.: P25-000025
Description: Two-year time extension for a Tentative Tract Map, Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Architectural Review Permit (Project No. P23-000033, P15-000130) and adoption of Categorical Exemption No. 202508. The project is located within the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission. APNs 010-334-013, -014, -016.
Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding activity that is not subject to CEQA where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (Categorical Exemption No. 2025-008).
B. Address: 2100 Shell Beach Road
Applicant: Lucia Mar Unified School District- Shell Beach Elem. Project No.: P25-000020
Description: Coastal Development Permit and Architectural Review Permit for the demolition of six portable buildings and the construction of two new buildings for six classrooms, two bathrooms, a custodian closet, and an IT data room, and adoption of Categorical Exemption No. 2025-009. The project is within the Coastal Zone and is appealable to the Coastal Commission. APN 010-221-009.
Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15314 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding small additions to existing school facilities within existing school grounds where the additions will not increase school attendance more than 25%. (Categorical Exemption No. 2025-009).
C. Address: Street Right of Way between 299 and 301 El Portal Drive
Applicants: Regina Messineo-Lucian and Shahriar Pirouz Project No.: ENG25-000003
Description: General Plan conformance determination regarding a proposed Street Right of Way (ROW) Abandonment for a portion of Bonita Street located in the R-1 zone between 299 and 301 El Portal Drive (APN 010-184-001 and 010-173-016), and adoption of Categorical Exemption No. 2025-010.
Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding activity that is not subject to CEQA where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (Categorical Exemption No. 2025-010).
Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of May 8, 2025. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to planningcommission@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the Community Development Department / Planning Division Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made during the meeting, either by joining the virtual meeting using the link provided on the agenda document, or by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation
Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the Planning Division Office, by emailing Administrative Secretary Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Friday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Spectrum Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information, please contact Administrative Secretary Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@pismobeach. org or 805-773-4658.
Brianna Whisenhunt Administrative Secretary May 1, 2025
