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he discord that’s marked Lucia Mar Unified School District board meetings since the pandemic continues in this election cycle with 10 candidates running for four seats. A candidate forum was disbanded early after ABRUPT END The League of Women Voters Shannon Kessler showed asked dozens of audience members to leave the up in a “Save Girls’ Sports” Lucia Mar school district campaign T-shirt, violating candidate forum on Sept. 21 30th District Assembly the League of Women Voters’ after candidate Shannon Kessler attended the event in a rules. Kessler is running for campaign T-shirt—which the 30th Assembly District. violated the nonpartisan Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal league’s rules. writes about the forum and also speaks to the candidates about their platforms and what they want to do for the district [7]. In addition, read about a local tribe’s quest to purchase land to call their own [8]; a photographer and videographer highlighting the Oceano Dunes’ history at Cal Poly [20]; and a local wine pioneer honored in San Francisco [26].

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SLO firefighters’ union files unfair practice charge against city

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he firefighters’ union in San Luis Obispo filed an unfair practice charge with the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), alleging the city and City Attorney Christine Dietrick imposed an unlawful gag order. The Aug. 31 complaint claims that Dietrick violated the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, which regulates labor-management relations in California local government. Under that act, employees of local public agencies have the right to form, join, and participate in employee organizations, like unions and bargaining units. PERB holds jurisdiction over certain disputes pertaining to the act. “What we have is a city attorney … who has some sort of vendetta against the firefighters, and it seems to be a mystery to everybody as to why that is,” said John Bagala, the 10th District state representative of the International Association of Fire Fighters. “There’s been a lot of unnecessary and arbitrary investigations initiated, many of which cost a tremendous amount of money and resources.” The complaint centers on SLO Fire Department Battalion Chief Ray Hais and an interview notice issued to him by the city in August 2025 for “potential misuse of leave and shift trades by members of the Fire Department.” The notice prohibited Hais from discussing the investigation with other city employees. He was allowed to communicate with the investigator, Human Resources, and his union representative if the representative wasn’t involved in the investigation, according to the complaint. The PERB complaint added that the city placed Hais on administrative leave after the November 2025 interview. The leave would stretch until the city completed administrative investigations. Hais attended several interviews into March 2026 related to allegations about potential gender bias within the Fire Department and misuse of a city vehicle and city-compensated time. By Aug. 18, 2026, the city and Hais reached a verbal agreement on the disciplinary matter where the battalion chief would serve a six-day suspension. “At no point did the city prohibit Hais from or indicate he should not communicate with other employees regarding the matter,” the complaint said. New Times obtained screenshots of a text message reportedly sent by Hais on Aug. 19 to some union members alerting them about the agreement. The text message stated that Hais would return to work on Sept. 11 and thanked the union members for their support during the investigation. It didn’t disclose the terms of the agreement. “As members of Local 3523 [union] in good

Morro Bay supports historic status for former elementary school

Morro Bay is backing an effort to place the former Morro Elementary School on the National Register of Historic Places, just weeks before the city expects to take ownership of the property. The City Council unanimously directed staff on Sept. 22 to send a letter supporting the historic nomination and ask the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, which currently owns the property, to withdraw its preliminary objection. The State Historical Resources Commission is expected to consider the nomination at its meeting on Nov. 12 and 13. By then, Morro Bay expects to own the property.

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SOUNDING ALARMS SLO and City Attorney Christine Dietrick face an unfair practice charge filed with the California Public Employment Relations Board by Fire Department Battalion Chief Ray Hais for allegedly reneging the terms of a disciplinary agreement and imposing an unlawful gag order on the firefighters union.

standing, and because they report to Hais, his return to work affects those members’ working conditions by altering schedules, assignments, and communication processes,” the complaint said. “Hais’ text allowed them to prepare for his expected return to duty.” According to the complaint, the day after the text exchange, Dietrick demanded that then Acting Deputy Fire Chief John MacDonald meet with her. The city attorney allegedly stated, “We have a big problem” about MacDonald “sharing information (he) did not have the right to share.” “Understanding the meeting to be a compelled investigative interview, in which he may be a subject, MacDonald brought two Local 3523 representatives with him, President Eric Lokkart and former Vice President Alec Flatos. Human Resources Director [Nickole] Domini was also present,” the complaint said. “Dietrick expressed disapproval of MacDonald’s representatives, stating he ‘did not need to bring an army.’” Dietrick allegedly interrogated the union representatives about the text messages and ordered Flatos to create a group message with her and Domini to identify and obtain information from all potentially involved employees and union members, according to the complaint. Domini also directed Lokkart to disclose his discussions with the fire chief about the logistics of Hais’ return to duty. By Aug. 26—following an investigation, Dietrick’s alleged accusation that Hais breached confidentiality, and the union’s filing of a formal complaint with the city manager and SLO City Council—the city had issued Hais a notice of intent, recommending termination for the alleged misconduct.

Hais is still working for the city while the intent to terminate is active, according to Bagala. It’s not the first PERB complaint SLO has faced. In 2016, SLO City Council approved a settlement with the SLO Police Officers Association that put to rest a fight that began in 2011. The police association had filed the complaint when the council voted to place a measure on a special election ballot that would eliminate the use of an independent third party to settle labor disagreements in disputes between SLO’s police and fire department unions. The police association received $150,000 under that settlement and dropped the PERB complaint. PERB will now evaluate the firefighters union’s charges against the city and Dietrick. If there’s sufficient evidence, the board will issue a complaint, triggering an informal settlement conference. A formal hearing will follow if a settlement can’t be reached. The city disputed the charges outlined in the complaint in a statement to New Times. “We take potential breaches of public trust very seriously, and the investigation resulted in findings of misconduct. The city’s subsequent disciplinary action to hold an individual Fire Department employee accountable and its current position regarding these issues can be found in Exhibits K and M to the charge filed by the union,” the statement said. “We respect employees’ rights and the legal, public process, and will participate in good faith. We are hopeful we can work toward a resolution that reflects accountability, stewardship of public resources, and a commitment to ethical public service.” ∆ —Bulbul Rajagopal

The city is scheduled to close escrow on or before Oct. 31, when it will owe the school district the remaining $4.8 million for the Napa Avenue site. Councilmember Cyndee Edwards said the pending change in ownership was one reason the district should reconsider its opposition. “Since we’re already in this relationship and escrow with the school district, it would absolutely make sense that we would ask them to rescind their objection letter,” Edwards said during the meeting. She claimed that the district initially objected to historic status because it was focused on “getting the highest … dollar for the property” before reaching an agreement with the city. Friends of Morro Elementary has pushed for the historic designation as part of its effort to preserve

the former school, spending almost $20,000 toward the nomination as of March. The draft nomination argues that Morro Elementary qualifies for the National Register for both its role in the city’s educational history and its architecture. Morro Elementary “served as the largest and longest-operating elementary campus and functioned as a central civic institution from the Great Depression through the postwar period,” according to the draft. Its proposed period of historic significance runs from 1936 to 1959. Four buildings on the original 5-acre campus are considered to be contributing historic resources: NEWS continued page 6

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the Mission Revival-style main building, the Craftsman-detailed music building, and two mid-century modern classroom buildings. Architect Louis N. Crawford designed the main building, which was constructed in 1936 with help of New Deal programs. As enrollment grew after World War II, two classroom buildings designed by architect Frank Wynkoop opened in 1954 with V-shaped “butterfly” roofs, expansive windows, and other features associated with mid-century modern design. Together, the buildings “illustrate the architectural transition from Mission Revival to mid-century modern design as applied to public school construction,” according to the nomination. Now, that preservation effort is intersecting with Morro Bay’s plans to redevelop the roughly 10-acre property, which could include a new civic center. Mayor Carla Wixom told New Times that historic designation will factor into that development. “Placing the school on the National Registry of Historic Places will have impacts on future use,” Wixom said in an email. “There are pros and cons that will be taken into consideration as we look at adaptive reuse of the space.” But Wixom emphasized that the designation wouldn’t encompass the entire property. “The registry will only include the buildings that are submitted into it and not the entire 10 acres,” she said. As part of its due diligence before moving forward with the purchase, Morro Bay hired consultant LSA to review the historic assessment and nomination paperwork. LSA found that the four buildings in question appear eligible for the National Register. The consultant also considered whether preservation could interfere with converting the main building into a functioning City Hall. “The finalization of the nomination itself would not necessarily hamstring the city’s ability to engage in that future work effort,” City Attorney Brian Stack said. —Chloë Hodge

Pismo Beach takes another look at park renaming after Brown Act questions

Pismo Beach City Council held a special meeting on Sept. 29 to discuss a fresh

resolution to rename South Palisades Park after sitting Councilmember Mary Ann Reiss. The 4-0 approval, with Reiss abstaining, mirrored a vote that took place nearly a month ago when the City Council first deliberated renaming the park. The second look on Sept. 29 came after resident Rosemary Wrenn alerted the city about a possible Brown Act violation. “The agenda item, report, and resolution did not match the location of the park in the vote,” Wrenn wrote to the City Council in a Sept. 24 cure and correct request. “Residents and visitors to the Beachcomber portion of South Palisades Park had no notice that their park was being considered to be renamed.” On Sept. 1, the City Council originally considered naming Palisades Park on Florin Street after Reiss in honor of her serving the city in elected office for 30 consecutive years. Though the resolution before City Council that night specified the name change was for Palisades Park, Councilmember Scott Newton proposed South Palisades Park for renaming during discussion after the public comment period. The council voted to do just that. According to Wrenn, that action was not in compliance with the Brown Act because the city allegedly didn’t provide adequate notice to the public on the posted agenda for the meeting. “There was no finding of fact made by the Pismo Beach City Council that urgent action was necessary on a matter unforeseen at the time the agenda was posted,” she wrote to the city. “I demand that the Pismo Beach City Council cure and correct the illegally taken action as follows: the formal and explicit withdrawal from the park renaming, accompanied by the full opportunity for informed comment on the actual park to be renamed by members of the public at the same meeting, notice of which is properly included on the posted agenda.” Wrenn added that she would seek “judicial invalidation” of the decision if the city didn’t cure and correct it within 30 days of her notification. The city didn’t say whether the new resolution to rename South Palisades Park was a result of Wrenn’s correspondence. “While the city maintains there was no Brown Act violation, the city’s intent is to always operate as transparently as possible; therefore, out of an abundance of caution, the matter was re-agendized with proper noticing by the City Council on Sept. 29, 2026,” Assistant City Manager Silas Clarke said.

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In an email obtained by New Times, City Attorney Dean Pucci told Wrenn on Sept. 29 that the “matter has been ‘cured’” with the City Council’s approval of the name change. “Your attention to civic responsibility is appreciated and this matter, and your formal request, is now deemed closed,” Pucci wrote to Wrenn. “We at the city look forward to moving on with this matter to now implement the council direction which is the opportunity to honor a long-standing public servant in this community.” —Bulbul Rajagopal

space and infrastructure needed to serve a community that has more than doubled in recent years. San Miguel’s population increased from 1,427 residents in the 2010 census to 3,172 in 2020, according to Young. The community could see additional growth from proposed developments totaling approximately 300 single-family homes and 60 multifamily units within the Community Services District. “With this continued growth comes the responsibility of enhancing our emergency response services, facilities, and equipment,” Young said. “Our current fire station lacks space, separation requirements, San Miguel receives $1 and functionality needed to million for new emergency infrastructure, support an expanding community.” operations center San Miguel also lacks a dedicated facility San Miguel is set to put more than $1 million for coordinating responses to large-scale in federal funding toward a new emergency emergencies. During a wildfire, flood, operations center as the North County earthquake, or other disaster, the proposed community prepares for continued population center would provide a central location for growth. the fire department, Cal Fire, California U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Highway Patrol, Sheriff’s Office, and other Valley) announced the funding on Sept. agencies to coordinate personnel and 29 alongside San Miguel Fire Chief Scott equipment and share information with the Young, Assemblymember Dawn Addis public. (D-Morro Bay), and local law enforcement Panetta pointed to the Plaskett and Timber representatives. fires burning in Big Sur as The $1.03 million in recent examples of why Community Project such coordination matters. Funding comes through Send any news “When disasters strike, the Federal Emergency or story tips to it’s an all-hands-on-deck news@newtimesslo.com. Management Agency’s reaction by our firefighters Emergency Operations and law enforcement Center Grant Program and officers at every level,” will pay for the emergency operations center Panetta said. “That’s why coordination, portion of a proposed expansion adjacent to communication, and integration are San Miguel’s existing fire station. important for the success of that type of “Emergency operations centers can act as unified response.” a central nervous system for our community Addis said the facility could become during major disasters,” Panetta said. “That’s more important as the Central Coast faces why I’m proud to have secured more than $1 wildfires and severe winter storms. million in federal funding for an emergency “As wildfires continue to increase in operations center to be located at a new intensity and winter storms become more firehouse in San Miguel.” aggressive across the Central Coast, a local The award covers only part of a much emergency operations center will give the larger project. San Miguel Fire Department the tools and When the San Miguel Community coordination capacity it needs to respond to Services District proposed the expansion complex emergencies,” Addis said. in 2024, it sought $8.75 million to design The federal award is still moving through and construct a 5,200-square-foot, twoFEMA’s process, Young said, but appears to story facility. Plans include administrative be on track. and operational space, living quarters for “This funding will help place San fire personnel, report writing space for the Miguel Fire on the path forward,” he said, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, a “allowing us to better serve the needs of our community meeting area, and flexible space community, our county, and our state with that would serve as an operations center reliable emergency services well into the during a disaster. foreseeable future.” ∆ Young said the existing station lacks the —Chloë Hodge

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School board tussle Ten candidates compete for four Lucia Mar seats during a charged election cycle

PRESENT Six of the 10 candidates running for seats on the Lucia Mar Unified School District board showed up to the League of Women Voters’ district forum on Sept. 21, with Eilene Pham, Sarah Moreland, Julie Tizzano, and Andrea NaemiVergne absent.

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ational politics and internal discontent have played out in Lucia Mar Unified School District since the pandemic, and that discord is impacting this election cycle, too. Four of the district’s seven trustee areas have seats up for grabs in November. On Sept. 21, 10 school board candidates representing parts of Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, and Oceano were supposed to participate in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County and field questions from voters. Incumbents Andrea Naemi-Vergne and Eilene Pham, and challengers Sarah Moreland and Julie Tizzano didn’t attend the session, and the league disbanded the forum early because Arroyo Grande parents’ rights advocate Shannon Kessler arrived wearing a “Save Girls’ Sports” campaign T-shirt and reportedly refused to leave. The nonpartisan league doesn’t allow campaign paraphernalia at its events. Republican Kessler is running against 30th District Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) and caught the public’s attention in 2025 for criticizing Lucia Mar’s policy on transgender student athletes. “The league is disappointed that the Lucia Mar candidates forum did not take place in front of an audience as planned. To ensure decorum, we found it necessary to ask the audience to leave,” the league told New Times. “We thank all the candidates who participated in the forum.” Audience members submitted written questions to the league before leaving. Candidates answered those questions on camera, and the recording is available on SLO-Span and the league’s YouTube channel. Contenders whose opponents didn’t attend were only allowed to read their candidate statements. New Times talked to those who are running about their vision for Lucia Mar.

Moving away from ‘distractions’

Groups of parents and community members from Arroyo Grande’s Harvest Church have urged the school board to align Lucia Mar’s policies with the Trump administration’s Title IX regulations. The majority of the board rejected their idea to agendize a proposed resolution supporting “fairness” in interscholastic sports. The board also shot down attempts to remove Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye, Maia Kobabe’s graphic novel Gender Queer, and Sapphire’s novel Push from the Arroyo Grande High School library. Trustee Area 6 candidate David Warren is ready to keep rejecting book bans if he wins. “It’s critical that board members not get sucked into political culture wars, and that book banning thing can be one of those,” he said. “Our job is to stay as neutral as we possibly can with respect to politics and just do what’s right by way of programs, curricular, facilities.” Nipomo resident Warren is a small claims judge at the SLO Superior Court. For years, he brought his legal experience to middle

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school and high school students as their mock trial attorney coach. Warren told New Times that he hopes to encourage respectful and civil discourse. He stressed that school board leaders don’t have the power to make laws and can only enforce state laws. Warren’s opponent is incumbent Pham, who voted in favor of pulling books from the Arroyo Grande High library. She didn’t attend the league’s forum, leaving Warren unable to respond to voters’ questions. “I was disappointed because I believe strongly that those who are in office remain accountable,” he said. “What that means to me is showing up to explain what our perceptions are and why we voted as we did on certain things.” Retired Nipomo High School math teacher Donna Kandel, who’s represented Trustee Area 7 since 2022, also told New Times that one of her values is to engage in civil discourse. She attended the forum with her opponent Traci Bognuda, who didn’t respond to New Times’ interview request. “We may have a difference of opinion, but we had a lovely conversation. Our kids actually went to school together,” Kandel said. “I commend [Bognuda] for being willing to serve the community. … Nipomo has always been so kids-oriented and for the most part, really civil.” Kandel wants to improve district infrastructure, implement better working conditions and compensation for teachers, and support every student’s right to learn and belong. “We’ve seen some really unprecedented attacks over the last year and a half from individuals in the community who are carrying out a political agenda,” she said. “It’s critical … to support kids and not get involved in these kinds of national politics.”

Status quo change

Candidates across trustee Areas 3 and 5 are looking to shake up Lucia Mar’s current makeup. At the league forum, Oceano parent Anna Cordero was the only Area 3 candidate present, while her opponents, incumbent Naemi-Vergne and Moreland, didn’t participate. Naemi-Vergne told New Times her absence from the forum was due to a slip and fall in her bathroom. She has voted in favor of pulling books from the Arroyo Grande High School library. Moreland didn’t respond to New Times. Cordero won the Lucia Mar Teachers Association endorsement. Her priorities are to provide before- and

after-school care and reliable transportation for Lucia Mar students, invest in equitable policies that support educators and families, be accessible to the public, and protect students’ rights to a safe and inclusive learning environment. Recently, Cordero spoke up at a school board meeting, alerting officials about the long waitlist at the Bright Futures beforeand after-school program. Arroyo Grande resident Melissa JohnsonBarash also secured the Teachers Association endorsement in her bid for Area 5. Colleen Martin has held the seat for 20 years. Johnson-Barash teaches English in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. She called herself “the commonsense voice in the middle,” compared to Martin and their other opponent, Tizzano. “Colleen Martin is a deeply entrenched Democratic incumbent, who is deeply unpopular due to her old ways and refusal to look at new solutions and cooperation with teachers,” she told New Times. “On the other side, Julie Tizzano, [a] challenger who is presumed to be far right, but no one knows because she refuses to show up to community forums.” Johnson-Barash said she wants to exercise financial responsibility and invest in teachers and staff with competitive salaries to retain them. She’s also pushing for all school board meetings to be livestreamed, while moving the public comment period to the beginning. Martin said constituents should vote for her because of her lengthy experience and dedication. “I have a proven track record of leadership, and I know the Ed Code and I know the district policies to be able to follow the law,” she said. Tizzano said she couldn’t attend the league forum because she was recovering from eye surgery. The SLO County Democratic Party endorsed Warren, Kandel, Cordero, and Martin. The Republican Party of SLO County endorsed Tizzano, Pham, and Bognuda. Paul Bischoff of Coastal California Construction Company is handling the campaigns of Tizzano, Pham, Bognuda, and Moreland. Bischoff lost a 2024 bid to represent Lucia Mar’s Trustee Area 1 to Don Stewart. “I’m helping these candidates for the same reason I ran in 2024,” Bischoff said. “Public schools in California, and Lucia Mar in particular needs new leadership in a massive way.” ∆ Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

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ia Creek cuts through 345 acres of grassland north of Cayucos before reaching the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, it passes through what was once an estuary, altered by berms built for duck ponds and concrete structures that interrupted the landscape. Closer to the water sits another relic of the property’s past: roughly 19 acres of concrete tanks and pipes, a hatchery, and a pump house left behind by an abalone farm that hasn’t operated since 2020. Much of the property needs restoration, and members of yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini (ytt) Northern Chumash Tribe see it as an opportunity. “We belong to the land, the ocean, the creeks, the rock outcroppings, the wetlands, and all of it awaits our return,” ytt Tribal Chair Mona Tucker told the California State Coastal Conservancy during a Sept. 17 meeting. After roughly 250 years without a collective land base, ytt could soon have a place to return to. During the Sept. 17 meeting, the Coastal Conservancy unanimously approved a $5 million grant to help ytt Northern Chumash Nonprofit purchase Alexander Ranch, bringing the tribe closer to acquiring a stretch of its ancestral coastline. The tribe plans to transform it into a place for ecological restoration, traditional food pathways, and passing cultural knowledge between generations. The nonprofit entered into a purchase agreement with John Alexander’s estate in 2024 for the $18 million property. As of Sept. 28, the nonprofit had raised $13.5 million, including the recent conservancy grant, ytt Northern Chumash Nonprofit Operations Manager Abigail Harrison told New Times in an email. That leaves $4.5 million to raise before escrow closes on Oct. 15. Grant applications for roughly $3 million from the Wildlife Conservation Board and $2.27 million toward the acquisition from the Strategic Growth Council are pending. “The funding is largely committed; the challenge is that state dollars take longer to disburse than a private sale allows,” Harrison said. “We’re working with partners on bridge solutions so the timing doesn’t cost us the land.” If the nonprofit can’t complete the purchase, Harrison said the property would return to the open market, where it has been marketed for luxury coastal estates. If successful, the nonprofit plans to establish the yatspasini wa yaktspu Conservancy, meaning “Ocean to Land Conservancy.” The tribe is one of more than 55 nonfederally recognized tribes in California and does not have a collective land base such as a reservation or rancheria. “This opportunity gives us a chance to have a home base,” ytt Northern Chumash Nonprofit Board President Kelsey Shaffer told the Coastal Conservancy. “And not being federally recognized has not dissuaded us or discouraged us from being able to care for our homeland the way that we always have and the way that we always will.” For generations, that work has taken place on land controlled by others.

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RESTORATION yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe is working to purchase the 345-acre Alexander Ranch north of Cayucos, where it plans to restore Via Creek, coastal habitat, and the former abalone farm.

The restoration would stretch inland from “Every cultural burn, every gathering, has the old abalone farm. happened with someone else’s permission,” Via Creek runs almost directly through Harrison told New Times. the center of the ranch before entering the Having a place of its own would allow former estuary. Berms were historically tribal families to gather on their own terms constructed to create year-round duck and elders to teach younger generations on the land itself, including tiłhini, fire, weaving, hunting ponds, Shaffer said, while concrete structures further altered the area. The tribe and food pathways. “It would let ytt stewardship be planned in plans to remove some of those structures and restore the creek and estuary. decades, not event by event,” Harrison said. Upstream, the Land Conservancy of San “This is the continuation of a relationship Luis Obispo County has spent the past that never ended.” decade protecting Via Creek’s headwaters Alexander Ranch could bring together through two conservation easements. The work the tribe has done with governments, acquisition would put a key middle stretch nonprofits, and conservation organizations of the creek into conservation as well, on grassland restoration, cultural burning, creating protection across nearly the entire and marine stewardship. watershed, according to Shaffer. Harrison said the first priority would be “It’s wonderful to see additional bringing tribal members back onto the land movement, additional land protection in the to gather, care for cultural sites, and begin lower watershed,” Land Conservancy of SLO stewardship under tribal governance. County Conservation Director Kyle Walsh Early work would include planning restoration of the Via Creek riparian corridor told the Coastal Conservancy, “even more and estuary, returning tinɨtyu, or “good fire,” wonderful to see it led by our local tribe.” The property is envisioned as a place to support native plants, and assessing the for tribal and intertribal gatherings, youth former aquaculture facility for abalone and programs, workforce training, ecological seaweed restoration. research, restoration, and traditional food Near the edge of the property sits the cultivation. infrastructure of the former aquaculture For ytt, having somewhere for that operation, including a pipe reaching into the knowledge to live matters. Pacific to pull seawater onto land. A landless tribe can carry teachings Rachel Couch, a project manager with through families and generations. It can the Coastal Conservancy, presented the work on other people’s acquisition and said land, partner with agencies, seawater intake systems like conduct cultural burns, it are increasingly rare along Send any news and restore habitat, but the California coast because or story tips to Alexander Ranch could new ones are no longer news@newtimesslo.com. offer permanence. being permitted. “The truth is, the deep The tribe plans to work truth, the very old truth, with partners to rehabilitate [is] that instead of land belonging to us, we the facility and eventually cultivate red, belong to the land,” Tucker said. white, and black abalone for marine That permanence still hinges on whether restoration, research, cultural use, and tribal ytt can complete the purchase. food security. Seaweed and other shellfish “Two hundred and fifty years ago, our land could eventually grow there too. was taken from us,” Tucker said. “But now Couch described the project as an for the first time in all those years, we have a opportunity to “restore and enable chance to purchase land that will once again stewardship of a culturally important food be tribal land. resource.” “Help us return. We will care for this place The aquaculture operation would be developed with Harmony Coast Aquaculture as though our lives depend on it,” Tucker said, “because they do.” ∆ Institute, which currently holds a ground lease on the facility. Partnerships with Reach Staff Writer Chloë Hodge at chodge@ Cal Poly and other researchers are also newtimesslo.com. something ytt envisions.

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alifornia is gearing up for what could be Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a statewide a historic El Niño season, and San Luis state of emergency on Sept. 21 ahead of the Obispo County Emergency Response developing El Niño, allowing California to Team (CERT) wants residents to be prepared. mobilize resources and speed up preparations “This is probably the worst El Niño,” CERT for potential flooding, landslides, coastal President John Spooner told New Times. hazards, and severe winter storms. Federal “Forecasters are predicting a lot of rain. forecasters estimate a greater than 90 percent We’ve also already seen part of the El Niño chance of a very strong El Niño this fall and event during the summer when we had heat winter, according to the governor’s office. waves. … And now we’re going to see a lot of Newsom’s emergency proclamation directs significant storms.” agencies to stage sandbags, pumps, trafficThis October, CERT will offer a 24-hour control equipment, and other emergency basic training course designed to teach supplies while preparing the California residents how to take care of themselves, National Guard to assist with flood response their families, and their neighbors when and search-and-rescue operations if needed. professional emergency responders can’t For Spooner, preparation at home starts immediately reach them. before the disaster arrives. That gap in response can become CERT teaches residents to sign up for particularly felt during large-scale emergency notifications, know multiple disasters, Spooner said—especially when evacuation routes, keep supplies available, fire departments, law enforcement, and and consider how neighbors can help ambulance services become stretched thin one another when roads are blocked or across the county. emergency crews are elsewhere. “It’s going to tax the local first responder “Working with your neighbors to respond resources,” Spooner said of a major El Niño to a disaster is a lot more powerful than just event. “They won’t have enough resources trying to do it individually,” Spooner said. to back up the local resources because those The Atascadero CERT Basic Training resources are going to be dealing with the Course will be held at the Colony Park same problems in their area.” Recreation Center, 5599 Traffic Way, on Oct. CERT is a nationally supported FEMA 6, 8, 13, and 15 from 6 to 9 p.m., followed by a program implemented at the local level. review and disaster scenario on Oct. 17 from Volunteers learn basic disaster response skills, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. including medical operations, fire safety, team The course costs $40 for Atascadero organization, and light search and rescue. residents and $42 for nonresidents. “We augment the first responders,” Participants must be 18 years or older and Spooner said. “We can relieve the firefighters must attend all sessions to receive a FEMA and law enforcement people of the trivial tasks like traffic management or just going to Certificate of Completion. Register at slocountycert.org/training or get lunches for them when they’re working, call (805) 470-3360. so that the experienced people can do the work in the incident.” Fast facts The Atascadero course will focus on • We Are Atascadero Pride will host a hazards familiar to the Central Coast: National Coming Out Day Picnic on Oct. wildfires, earthquakes, and flooding. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Atascadero Participants will learn how to create Lake Park. The free community gathering evacuation and family communication plans, will celebrate LGBTQassemble go-bags and plus people and provide shelter-in-place supplies, receive emergency alerts, an informal space for Send business extinguish small fires, friends, families, allies, and nonprofit information to search damaged structures, and neighbors to connect. strokes@newtimesslo.com. rescue victims, and provide More information basic medical care. is available through The final day will also WAAPCC.org or follow include a special presentation on El Niño and @weareatascaderopride on social media. flooding, including how residents can protect • The Creston Women’s Club with host their homes with sandbags and what to do its second Bloody Mary Battle, Burritos when flooding threatens residents. & Bovine Bingo on Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN SPOONER Creston Rodeo Grounds, 6180 Webster Road. Central Coast mixologists will compete for judges’ choice, crowd favorite, and best presentation awards, with admission including 10 Bloody Mary samples. The event will also feature $5 burritos from the Creston Men’s Club, local vendors, live music from Peach and the Jam, and Bovine Bingo. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. Learn more and purchase tickets at crestonbloodymarybattle.com. ∆

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Opinion Quality public libraries are worth it

Regarding “Slow renovation at Arroyo Grande Library leaves locals concerned about the wait” (Sept. 3): Area residents should keep expectations realistic and remember that quality investment now will mean an enhanced future for everyone. The aforementioned article highlights community member frustrations but fails to emphasize that original renovation estimates were overly ambitious. Anyone who’s ever watched an episode on HGTV understands that these things take time and usually encounter unexpected structural complications. Completely updating a 12,000-square-foot, 1970s building in under one year was a lofty goal. The original piece reads as a grievance, but it also underscores the deep appreciation community members have for this resource and centers a rare moment of collaborative investment in third spaces. Completing this state-supported revamp will ensure that the library can more effectively serve everyone in the community, especially patrons with limited mobility, and that’s something we should all get behind. Quality libraries are worth the investment, and worth the wait. Rachel Worley Grover Beach

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national political and/or religious factions are targeting school board elections. Their aim is to control boards and thereby control the learning agenda. Look around the world to see countries where political philosophy or religion dominates the schools. Not good, and not what we are in this country. Fortunately, I can recommend a good candidate for the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, Trustee Area 1 for the upcoming November election, Marilyn Rodger, whose only aim is to stick up for what’s best for the children. She’s getting my vote and I hope yours too. Lynda Merrill Morro Bay

Every student deserves protection in school

AB 715 (“A Fine Line,” Sept. 3) is a well-intended proposal to protect Jewish schoolchildren in the state. But Jewish students aren’t alone in needing protection. The 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center was a timely reminder that, after the attack, Arabs and Muslims were stereotyped as terrorists and suffered widespread mistreatment. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan reinforced the notion that Muslims and Arabs were the enemy. Prejudice persists: Arab and Muslim students have experienced the distress we see in Jewish students since long before the Oct. Vote Michael Glavan for San 7, 2023, attack in Israel. A 2019 report by the American School Luis Coastal school board Counselor Association describes a survey of I don’t usually like to write about politics, 1,041 Muslim students ages 11 to 18. It found but this one is personal for me! that significant numbers of students were made Michael Glavan is my partner in life, and fun of, verbally insulted, or abused for being I’ve had a front row seat to all the work, the Muslim; became targets of having their hijab conversations, and the thought he’s put into pulled off; were physically harassed; felt unsafe, running for San Luis Coastal Unified School unwelcomed and disrespected in school; became District board—Trustee Area 2. victims of cyberbullying; and were even bullied What you see publicly is only part of it. or discriminated against by administrators, Behind the scenes, he’s constantly listening teachers, or other officials at school. to parents, teachers, school staff, and Blaming all Muslims for Oct. 7, plus high community members trying to understand rates of Muslim immigration to Europe and what’s working, what’s not working, and the USA, are exacerbating negative views. where we can do better for all our kids. He Abuse of Muslims is rampant on social media: genuinely believes strong fears of Sharia takeover schools come from strong and condemnation of partnerships between everything from halal meat families, educators, support to wearing the hijab have Send us your staff, and the community; become online staples. views and opinion to and I’ve watched him put Given youths’ umbilical letters@newtimesslo.com. that into practice every attachment to all things single day! digital, that content will He cares deeply about inevitably redouble the effect transparency, open communication, and on their lived experiences. Every student facing making sure parents feel heard and included. mistreatment at school deserves protection; He talks a lot about supporting teachers, the school environment should not favor one improving trust in district leadership, and kind of student over another. Jewish students keeping the focus where it belongs, on all our and Muslim students are suffering in school. Is students and their success! there any question as to what should be done? I know I’m biased, but I also know his Johanna Rubba character. He shows up, he listens, and he Grover Beach follows through. Our schools matter to him not just as a candidate, but as someone who is invested in this community long-term. The oak trees in Nipomo If you’re starting to look into school board are worth saving candidates for the November election, I While Jim Crouch (see the LA Times hope you’ll take a few minutes to learn article on oak tree preservation, Sept. 19) more about him and what he stands for: has dedicated himself to planting oak trees glavanforschools.com. to help the environment, San Luis Obispo Brandon Leibowitz-Glavan County is going in the opposite direction. Los Osos The county supervisors approved the “Dana Vote Marilyn Rodger for San Reserve,” a proposed massive development Luis Coastal school board in Nipomo where there are plans to School board elections used to be destroy 3,000-plus mature oak trees and straightforward enough. Just select a accompanying wildlife habitat over 288 acres. candidate that had the will and experience Nipomo, a small rural town located on a to improve our schools and keep them mesa, has a specific environment providing current in this changing world. Now, an incredibly unique habitat that includes

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highly endangered plants and sensitive habitats. The mitigation plan does not mitigate; you cannot reproduce this habitat elsewhere. The residents of Nipomo do not want this development for a number of reasons. First and foremost, we cannot afford to lose this forest and the biodiversity it provides. It is obscene that in this day and age; thousands of oak trees and accompanying wildlife habitat were given a death sentence by a vote of a handful of people. Some of us didn’t grow up watching Fern Gully for nothing. We have to fight for the trees, for without them we are nothing. San Luis Obispo County supervisors, are you listening? Jordan DeVault Nipomo Grassroots Conservancy

Get educated on local races, and cast your votes The Nov. 3 election is fast approaching. Now is the time to find out who is on your ballot and where they stand on the issues. The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County is joining with community sponsors to moderate candidate forums throughout the county. Candidate forums provide the public with an opportunity to hear from the candidates and ask them questions. Candidate forums are scheduled for the Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach mayor and City Council races (Oct. 5), Pismo Beach City Council (Oct 7), and San Luis Coastal Unified School District board (Oct. 14). For more information and a full list of the forums, go to lwvslo.org/candidate-forums. Not sure about your voter registration? Visit slovote.gov to check your registration status, register to vote, or change your address. Find information on ballot propositions at lwvslo. org/ballot-propositions. The League of Women Voters reminds voters that elections in California are secure. To make sure your ballot is counted, mail or drop it off before Oct. 30. Your vote is your voice and your power. It may be the only power you have to influence the political decisions that affect your daily life. Use it. Make sure you are registered and

cast your ballot with confidence that your vote will be counted. Janice Langley, Joanne Schultz, and Wendy Brown League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County

The Shredder is outrageous

The Shredder is outraged that one of the candidates for a school board is a member of “The SLO County chapter of Moms for Liberty, an organization whose goal is to protect ‘parents’ rights.’ They want schools to notify them if their kids are going gay or trans. Rat kids out about their pronouns!” (“Read all about it,” Sept. 17). Actually, on this point, Moms for Liberty is spot on. Parents do have rights. And California is wrong. Perhaps you have forgotten Mirabelli v. Bonta, the U.S. Supreme Court’s March 2, 2026, decision holding that California’s policy directing school teachers and administrations not to inform parents of a student’s change of pronouns or gender would likely violate the constitutional rights of the parents? SCOTUS upheld a permanent injunction against the state of California. SCOTUS said: “The injunction prevents the schools from ‘misleading’ parents about their children’s gender presentation at school and their social transitioning efforts. … It also requires the schools to follow parents’ directions regarding their children’s names and pronouns. And it compels defendants to include in state-created or approved instructional materials a notice of the rights protected by the injunction.” Too bad that most California school districts have not complied with the Constitution. Maybe they are like Alabama in 1954, nobly ignoring Brown v. Board of Education. Is it outrageous for a parents organization to demand that California schools follow the Supreme Court’s decision? Or is it outrageous for the Shredder to urge the defiance of the Constitution? Alex Karlin San Luis Obispo

Opinion

RHETORIC&REASON

BY JOHN B. ASHBAUGH

Don’t throw away your votes A dmittedly, I’m a recovering politician. I will always be “in recovery” from this terrible addiction. As the midterm election looms, I’m likely to fall off the wagon and into that dismal swamp. Why fight it? Here in San Luis Obispo, voters get to choose a mayor and two council members in nominally nonpartisan contests. Usually there isn’t a lot of drama. Now, however, things are upside-down. There are some weird undercurrents in our municipal election. Take a look at the mayor’s “race,” where Erica Stewart has once again answered the call and seeks her third full term as our mayor. She has a lot going for her, but she’s hitting some headwinds—and the singular disadvantage of the mayor’s seat is that voters can throw you out every two years. She had already served a few years on the council and was vice mayor when Heidi Harmon abruptly resigned in the middle of her term in 2021. It was almost exactly five years ago that Stewart’s council colleagues appointed her to fill out the rest of Harmon’s term. Stewart faced the voters in 2022 and in 2024; each time she crushed her opponents: Three men tried to unseat her in 2022, but she won with 70 percent of the vote. In 2024, Erica did even better, getting 84 percent of the vote against her sole opponent, perennial candidate Don Hedrick. And this year, she’s running unopposed. Why is our mayor unopposed now? Why indeed. She has clearly made at least one enemy over the last nine months: Together with all four fellow council members, she ran afoul of a once-influential group known as the “Residents for Quality Neighborhoods” (RQN). Their enmity was made manifest earlier this year, when it was revealed that in June 2025, Mayor Stewart had distributed a confidential draft grand jury report to her Cal Poly colleagues—a violation of regulations that protect the confidentiality of such reports. (It did not go unmentioned that Stewart also works at Cal Poly.) She apologized and took responsibility for her actions, explaining that her disclosure was unintentional. A little context might be helpful: The grand jury was investigating persistent charges by RQN that the city had ignored their concerns about neighborhood quality. The final grand jury report was released to the public in late June 2025, a few days after the mayor’s ill-advised disclosure. As expected, the grand jury was highly critical of both the city and Cal Poly, castigating them for their continuing failure to mitigate the impacts of off-campus student housing. This is not a new issue: During my eight years on the council (2008-2016) we heard constant complaints about the noise, disruptive behavior, poor maintenance, heavy traffic, and lack of sufficient parking in neighborhoods within commuting distance

of Cal Poly—essentially the entire city. We were just starting to address these issues until, sadly, RQN effectively quit on us. Recently, RQN once again picked up their marbles and went home: In April, RQN abruptly announced that the organization was abandoning its long-held seat on the Student Community Liaison Committee. Then in July, the city received a formal complaint alleging that Mayor Stewart had “violated … the duty not to disclose confidential information.” That letter requested a public hearing to censure Erica for serious misconduct. The odd thing about that letter is that it was not signed by RQN: It was filed by an incumbent council member, one who’s not on the ballot now (she’s in the middle of a four-year term). I won’t name her here. She holds a long affinity with RQN and lived in “Ground Zero” (her term) until recently. I count her and all those on our City Council as trusted friends and allies; I’ve endorsed all three incumbents seeking reelection, including the mayor. I ask every voter in San Luis Obispo to study the candidates and their stands on the issues carefully. You don’t have to vote for Stewart; feel free to write in Don Hedrick, Elon Musk, or yourself. I’ll vote for the mayor, but there’s a problem with the two council seats that are also on our ballot: This year, we only get one vote among all three candidates, the incumbents and a challenger long associated with RQN. I’ll be using my one vote to reelect one of the council members seeking reelection, Emily Francis or Michelle Shoresman. All three of these incumbents (including Stewart) have worked hard to represent this city. They have served with clarity of purpose and commendable civility, far improved from my own experience on the council. I despise the circumstances that led the city to remove our right to choose how to fill both open seats in this election. My choice between Francis and Shoresman will be determined by a coin flip. ∆ John Ashbaugh was elected to the Council twice by the skin of his teeth. Send a response for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on September 16th.

She loved all the little pleasures that came with being alive: a warm pastry, a long drive, coffee in bed, a lively conversation on the phone with a friend, a colorful outfit, or a beautiful arrangement of flowers. She had a remarkable ability to turn these ordinary things into something special simply by enjoying them so completely.

She left this world in a fabulous set of purple pajamas: comfortable, colorful, and entirely herself. There was no ceremony to it, no formality or fuss, just quintessential Coe.

Coe was an excellent cook and an enjoyer of food, although it would be nearly impossible to name her signature dish because she was amazing at far too many. Coe loved people wholeheartedly and never did anything halfway. If someone mentioned a particular loaf of bread they enjoyed, she might drive an hour out of her way just to get it for them. She called these spontaneous adventures her “commando runs,” which could mean driving from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara and straight back again, all to deliver a gift, a favorite treat, or a much-needed hug on a bad day. She was a loving mother, and she and her son, Dan, stayed extraordinarily close throughout their lives. Her family was at the center of her life, and in the last days of hers, they were together celebrating her 76th birthday. Those final days were healthy, happy, and full of the people and food that she loved. At one point, she was overheard talking on the phone with a friend, telling them that it had been some of the best days of her life. Coe passed

If you knew Coe, you know there is no single story that could possibly contain her. You probably have your own: a dinner, a phone call, a commando run, a laugh you can still hear. And if you didn’t know her, we hope you will picture her anyway. Maybe she’s driving down the coast with a Joni Mitchell song playing, her ring-adorned hands resting on the wheel, and a bunch of peonies tucked into the passenger seat. Maybe she’s at the dinner table, laughing so loudly that everyone else starts laughing too. Maybe she’s telling the joke, turning to the side, one hand raised, whispering the punchline as if it were a secret. Coe was one of a kind, and the world was very lucky to have her. She will be profoundly missed. A celebration of Coe’s life is being planned and details will follow.

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ho knew the Lucia Mar Unified School District board of trustees race would be so spicy! It’s playing out like a student body president race in an ’80s teen comedy with allegedly stolen campaign signs, accusations of distorting the truth, candidates not showing up for a public forum, and one forum attendee (a candidate for a whole other race) breaking the forum’s rules, leading to the event being shut down before candidates could even respond to the public’s questions. Children! Behave! Ten school board candidates vying for four open seats were invited to attend the League of Women Voters’ Sept. 21 public forum to explain their priorities and answer the public’s questions, but only six showed up. Then, the entire event went to shit when “parents’ rights” advocate and 30th District Assembly candidate Shannon Kessler showed up wearing a “Save Girls’ Sports” campaign T-shirt and carrying political signs. The nonpartisan league forbids campaign materials at its forums, and apparently Kessler refused to leave. What a Karen! But all was not lost. Audience members submitted written questions before leaving, and candidates’ answers were videotaped and posted on SLO-Span and the league’s YouTube channel. The problem with the no-shows, however, was that contenders whose opponents didn’t attend were only allowed to read their candidate statements, not

respond to the public’s questions. “The league is disappointed that the Lucia Mar candidates’ forum did not take place in front of an audience as planned. To ensure decorum, we found it necessary to ask the audience to leave,” the league told New Times. “We thank all the candidates who participated in the forum.” Thanks for nothing, Shannon! You may recall she’s the Republican Partybacked candidate who raised a ruckus about transgender athletes in girls’ locker rooms. She’s also the ministry director at Harvest Church, which circulated a flyer claiming a trans female athlete used the girls’ locker room and caused “psychological trauma” to other girls. The church and some parents have urged the school board to align Lucia Mar’s policies with the Trump administration’s Title IX regulations. So far, a board majority has rejected that idea, which—by the way—also goes against current California state law. They’ve also rejected attempts to remove Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye, Maia Kobabe’s graphic novel Gender Queer, and Sapphire’s novel Push from the Arroyo Grande High School library. Yes, the culture wars came home to roost in AG. Some candidates are running on the idea that maybe, just maybe, a school board should govern the school district and avoid

texted my husband and said, ‘Your sign can all the political bullshit. You know, not ban stay, but can Colleen’s go?’” books. Not allow hyperpartisan policies that Martin’s husband is Arroyo Grande supersede state law. Planning Commissioner Glenn Martin. “It’s critical that board members not get He’s running for AG mayor in November. sucked into political culture wars, and that “[The property owner’s] wife’s pretty book banning thing can be one of those,” religious and they all think I love trans kids, trustee Area 6 candidate David Warren and I do. I love all kids,” Martin continued. said. “Our job is to stay as neutral as we “Literally, he [Bischoff] took the sign down possibly can with respect to politics and and delivered it to the property owner’s just do what’s right by way of programs, house. The property owner told me, ‘Come curricular, facilities.” Ah. A little sanity. Don’tcha miss it?!? Well, get your sign. It’s at my house.’ He said, ‘I saw something on my Ring camera. A guy with too bad because here’s more nonsense. a truck and a trailer, but it was too far away Trustee Area 5 incumbent Colleen from the Ring camera to really tell what he Martin alleged to New Times that Paul was doing.’” Bischoff stole her campaign signs. Bischoff That’s the “she said.” Here’s the “he said.” is handling the campaigns of conservative “I went to the property in Oceano and candidates Julie Tizzano, Eilene Pham, asked permission and received it a couple Traci Bognuda, and Sarah Moreland. He months ago,” Bischoff told New Times. lost a 2024 bid to represent Lucia Mar’s “Later after install, the owner called me and Trustee Area 1 to Don Stewart. rescinded the permission, and I immediately Anywho, Martin claimed that Bischoff removed the signs. I went the other night to installed campaign signs for Tizzano and ask about that, and it turns out that owner Moreland on an Oceano property without felt obligated to Colleen for a favor she did for the owner’s permission. Martin added that a couple friends of his. I can respect that.” Bischoff took down her campaign sign Bischoff claims the property owner asked from another property without anyone’s him to remove Martin’s permission and dropped it sign since he asked her to, off at the property owner’s but she hadn’t done it yet. house. “So yeah, Colleen is “My sign was at a location Send us your wrong as usual,” Bischoff owned by a friend of ours, views and opinion to said. someone who donated letters@newtimesslo.com. Adulting is hard. Good to our campaigns and luck, Lucia Mar voters! ∆ endorsed us,” Martin explained. “His wife didn’t The Shredder aspires to maturity. Tell it it’s want the sign up after all because it’s too much trouble, whatever. Long story short, he overrated at shredder@newtimesslo.com.

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The annual Pickle Festival and fundraiser for Meals That Connect brings the community together on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Alex Madonna Expo Center in San Luis Obispo. Tickets range from $71.74 to $98.25 and include free parking, live music by Brass Mash, complimentary pickle-flavored popcorn and pickle-flavored lemonade, and access to games, contests, tastings, and local food and drink vendors. Visit my805tix.com for more details. —Angie Stevens

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ALCOHOL INK 101 Complete instructional workshop with all materials supplied, pre registration is required. Leard from award winning artist Judy Maynard in her studio. First Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m. through Dec. 2 $95. (805) 286-8380. artwithjudyann.com. Art With Judy Ann Studio Gallery, 2024 Main Street, Cambria. 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. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE: SECOND SATURDAY’S ARTIST RECEPTION Meet the Colored Light Artists, Jarien De Ham, Atul Pande and Carole McDonald in person for refreshments, snacks, art, and conversation. Oct. 10, 3-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. LOVE OF NATURE EXHIBIT The Love of Nature exhibit brings together a vibrant spectrum of artistic expression balancing realism, abstraction Each piece reveals a unique relationship with the natural world. Through Nov. 2, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 7722504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Oct. 1, 1:30-4 p.m. Free. (805) 7726394. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay. Discover your inner film critic

by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 927-4336. Cambria Library, 1043 Main Street, Cambria, slolibrary.org. OPEN STUDIO ARTIST TOURS Visit us at our studio during Open Studio Artist Tours! Open both weekends Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 805)225-5077. davidjrogersart.com. David J Rogers Fine Art Gallery, 407 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. SLO TEASE: CORSETS & CURIOSITIES Join us for SLO Tease: Corsets & Curiosities, two nights of burlesque and vaudeville, celebrating the odd, the unusual, and the unexpected. Oct. 2, 7 p.m. and Oct. 3, 11 p.m. my805tix.com. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. NORTH SLO COUNTY

CHAKRA BALANCING AND FUSED GLASS MOBILE WORKSHOP Participants receive a brief Chakra reading and set of oils by local healer Annette Jones, then will create fused glass discs based on their reading. Oct. 10, 12-2:30 p.m. $250. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero. CLAY SOCIAL Social pottery experience. An evening of clay, creativity & good company. Come throw some clay, meet some people, and have a good time. Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m. $72. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/. The Pottery Atascadero, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero. CREATIVE COCKTAIL CLUB PRESENTED BY YES COCKTAIL COMPANY & ARTSOCIAL 805 Experience an evening where handcrafted cocktails and watercolor painting come together in a truly unique creative event. Oct. 10, 4-6 p.m. $65.99. (805) 400-9107. shop. artsocial805.com. Yes Cocktail Company, 2915 Union Road, Paso Robles. DATE NIGHT PAINT NIGHT AT

ARTSOCIAL805 “HALLOWEEN EDITION” Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday night? Join us in person for Date Night, happening every second Saturday of the month! Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m. $50. (805) 400-9107. shop.artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles. FIRST FRIDAYS COMEDY IN ATASCADERO Downtown Atascadero’s newest venue comes alive with laughter every first Friday of the month. Each month has new national touring comedians on a tight 90-minute show. Beers on tap and lots of laughs! Oct. 2, 8-9:30 p.m. $7.20. my805tix.com. Decades Hifi Lounge, 5840 Traffic Way, Atascadero, (805) 460-6415. MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PLATE PAINTING AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Please join ArtSocial805 on the first Saturday of each month to paint a personalized “Birthday Plate,” for someone special or for yourself. The workshop is $35, which covers the plate, glaze, and firing. First Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $35. (805) 400-9107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles. PAINT AND SIP WITH ARTSOCIAL 805 Enjoy an afternoon of painting a beautiful fall vineyard scene. Everything you need to create will be provided, including the first glass of wine. Oct. 3, 1-3 p.m. $55. (805) 400-9107. shop.artsocial805.com. Graveyard Vineyards, 6990 Estella Road, San Miguel. RING STACKERS JEWELRY CLASS Enjoy this jewelry workshop with a quick project that introduces essential silversmithing skills, perfect for those new to jewelry making. All tools are provided. Oct. 4, 12-3 p.m. $130. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW OUTDOOR SPECIAL SCREENING EVENT IN

New Times and the Sun now share their community listings for a complete Central Coast calendar running from SLO County through northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@newtimesslo. com. Deadline is one week before the issue date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Angie Stevens directly at astevens@newtimesslo.com.

CAMBRIA Join the Cambria Film Festival for a wildly entertaining special event with an outdoor screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Oct. 9, 4:30 p.m. $17.91-$28.62. my805tix.com. Parr Collective Winery at Stolo Vineyards, 3776 Santa Rosa Creek Road, Cambria, (805) 924-3131. SAN LUIS OBISPO

ALPHABET ROCKERS: SHADESANTHEMS FOR THE PLANET Awardwinning hip-hop children’s music group presents “SHADES,” a fully interactive and immersive concert built from the global stories of climate caretakers, planet protectors, and scientists. Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-noon (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. ART AFTER DARK Come see the art work and displays of the Masonic Lodge and its members. Oct. 2, 6-9 p.m. Free. (805) 543-9291. King David’s Masonic Lodge, 859 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. ART AFTER DARK: SHOW OPENING Join us for the opening night of The Bunker SLO’s October Show featuring the work of Jennifer Randall. Oct. 2, 5-8 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. AUTUMN DANCES: BALLET THEATRE SLO Join Ballet San Luis Obispo as they celebrate 20 years of artistry with Autumn Dances. Presented in the intimate Black Box Theatre, this performance places you just steps away from the dancers and 5 original works. Oct. 10, 4 p.m. and Oct. 11, 4 p.m. $33.98. my805tix.com. Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo, 3566 South Higuera Street, 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.

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centralcoastcomedytheater.com/shows/. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo. CUESTA COLLEGE FACULTY BIANNUAL ART EXHIBITION See exhibition showcasing new and recent work by Fine Arts faculty. Held every other year, the Faculty Biannual brings together the wide range of creative practices represented within Cuesta College’s Fine Arts program, including painting, photography, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, drawing, and more. The exhibition highlights the ongoing artistic practices of faculty members who bring their professional experiences into the classroom and their work with students. Mondays, Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 15 Free. (805) 546-3201. cuesta.edu. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. DATE NIGHT POTTERY FOR TWO Enjoy ceramics for two! Tickets include both members, as well as glazing and firing. Instructor-guided for a wheelthrown and hand-built piece. Saturdays, 6-7:30 p.m. through Oct. 24 $160. app. acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?own er=22676824&appointmentType=categor y:Date%20Night. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. FIRST FRIDAYS Visit SLOMA on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, music, and wines provided by regional winery partners. Admission is free and open to the public. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/events/first-fridays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROV AT SLO PUBLIC MARKET Join the Central Coast Comedy Theater each second Friday of every month at SLO Public Market! Oct. 9, 6:15-8 p.m. $17.91. my805tix.com. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo. GUTENBERG THE MUSICAL! Two broke, overconfident writers perform every role in their ridiculous musical about Johann Gutenberg, desperately hoping a producer will fund their Broadway dream. Fridays, 7-9 p.m., Saturdays, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through Nov. 8 $28-$51. (805) 786-2440. slorep.org/shows/

PHOTO COURTESY OF MY805TIX gutenberg-the-musical/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. HAND BUILT THREE-SESSION ANIMAL DECORATIVE PLATTERS: ANIMALS Sculpt and glaze your own pet-themed clay platter! A three-session course that’s open to all ages and levels. Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $95. anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. MOBILE CLAY CLASSES Offering handbuilding, throwing, and ceramic decorative arts. All ages and abilities are welcome. Call for more info. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics.com/ book-online. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo. “OCEANO – FOR SEVEN GENERATIONS” EXHIBIT This exhibition highlights nearly a decade of research and outreach by artist Lana Z Caplan, associate professor of photography and video in Cal Poly’s Art and Design Department. The project was first published as a book of the same title by Kehrer Verlag in 2023. A selection of large and small-scale photographs will be presented alongside a video projection, ephemera, and issues of the Dune Forum from the 1930s, drawn from Special Collections. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 11 Free. library. calpoly.edu. Cal Poly Special Collections and Archives, Robert E. Kennedy Library, 1 Grand Ave., Building 35, Room 409, San Luis Obispo, (805) 756-2305. OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR 165 talented artists and crafters will open their studios to showcase their work and show their creative processes. Oct. 10-11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 544-9251. slocountyarts. org/osat. Lori Lerian, PO Box 12810, San Luis Obispo. SPOOKY HAND SEWING A cozy Halloween sewing workshop for ages six and up! Stitch a felt ghost or pumpkin together. Materials are included. Oct. 3, 2-3:30 p.m. $25. (805) 439-1022. slolifestudio.com. SLOLife Studio and Mercantile, 12340 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo. STUDIO #121 See demonstrations, originals, watercolors, acrylic, mixed media, and gift items by Liz Ruderman Miller at #121. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and ARTS continued page 14

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Country singer-songwriter Jason Aldean is set to perform during the SabesWings Charity Organization Gala event on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 5 p.m., at Rava Wines and Entertainment in Paso Robles, as part of the sixth annual Strike Out Weekend of Hope. The event includes auctions, entertainment, and championship golf, and connects athletes, celebrities, and community members to raise awareness and support cancer treatment work at SabesWings. More details can be found at sabeswings.org. —A.S. ARTS from page 13

Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (805) 295-6690. grappaport.com. ARTS Obispo Open Studios Art Tour, SLO County, Countywide. SUSAN KOUNANIS FINE ART Enjoy classic old world style art. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 441-4238. ARTS Obispo Open Studios Art Tour, SLO County, Countywide. ULTIMATE FUNNY COMPETITION AT THE BUNKER Join us for another thrilling match in our UFC improv battle! This headto-head short form improv showdown pits quick-thinking performers against each other in a high-energy battle of wit, creativity, and laughs. Teams will face off in fast-paced games, taking bold risks and big swings as they compete for audience favor and bragging rights. By the end of the night, only one team will be crowned the victor—you decide who! Oct. 3, 6:15-8 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge.com. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing (805) 8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE AGHS Theatre Company presents An Enemy of the People, by Henrik Ibsen. Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 10, 7-9 p.m. and Oct. 11, 2-4 p.m. $17. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. WORKSHOPS AND MORE AT THE LAVRA Check the venue’s calendar for storytelling workshops, lectures, movie nights, and discussions held on a periodic basis. ongoing thelavra.org/home. The Lavra, 2070 E. Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande.

CAMBRIA SCARECROW FESTIVAL This October, returning favorites and brand-new scarecrows transform Cambria and San Simeon into a whimsical wonderland. Discover hundreds of creative creatures all month long! Through Oct. 31 Free. cambriascarecrows.com. Cambria Scarecrow Festival, PO Box 1223, cambria, (818) 399-5319. CENTRAL COAST UECHI-RYU KARATEDO Uechi-Ryu Karate-do is a traditional form of karate originating from Okinawa, Japan. Focus is on fitness, flexibility, and self-defense with emphasis on self -growth, humility, and respect. Open to ages 13 to adult. Beginners and experienced welcome. Instructor with 50 years experience. For info, call 805-215-8806. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278, morro-bay.ca.us. CENTRAL COAST WOOD CARVERS Learn the art of wood carving or wood burning. Join Central Coast Wood Carvers in Morro Bay at St. Timothy’s. Open for beginners, intermediate, or advance. Learn a wide range of techniques and skills. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, (805) 7722840, sttimothymorrobay.org/index.html. CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Meeting is hybrid (both in person and on Zoom). For information, call 805-900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. thecambriaconnection.org/. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria, (805) 927-1654. ENJOY AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. (805) 528-4880. baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos. “THE REALITY OF MORTALITY” SESSION TWO: THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE “CRAFTING OUR OWN EULOGY” In this guided workshop, attendees will engage in the therapeutic and enlightening activity of composing their own personal eulogy! Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Morro

Bay Public Library - Community Room, 625 Harbor Street, Morro Bay. SOCRATES DISCUSSION GROUP Have a topic, book, or article you wish to discuss with interested and interesting people? Join this weekly meeting to discuss it, or simply contribute your experiences and knowledge. Contact Mark Plater for instructions on entering the Chapel area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon (805) 528-7111. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay. STRETCH, BREATHE, AND BALANCE Ideal for seniors, and open to everyone. Instructor Randal Bodlak takes you through specific moves to promote mobility, internal strength, and stability. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. $10 per session. (805) 528-4880. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos. TAI CHI AND QI GONG: ZEN IN MOTION Small group classes with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. (805) 701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. WATERFRONT MARKET MORRO BAY The Waterfront Market returns for its 9th summer season in Morro Bay. This open-air market features over 30 local vendors from SLO County. Through Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 402-9437. facebook.com/ waterfrontmarketmorrobayca. Giovanni’s Fish Market, 1001 Front St., Morro Bay. WEEKLY QIGONG PRACTICE AT FITNESSWORKS MORRO BAY Calm your mind and nourish your joints with a weekly Qigong practice led by Mike Raynor of Tai Chi Rejuvenation. The practice is rooted in Qigong fundamentals, and standing and moving meditations. Forms include Eight Brocades, Five Elements, Shibashi 18, and Tai Chi 24. Visit the Fitness Works website for current prices. Saturdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. and Thursdays, 12:15-1 p.m. (805) 503-5593. taichirejuvenation.com/. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. YOGA’SSAGE We are honored to share this union of restorative yoga and massage with you as we set the intention for rest and nervous system relaxation. Oct. 3, 7:30-9 p.m. $54.33. my805tix.com. Let’s Get Tuned Sound & Yoga Studio, 781 Market Ave, Morro Bay. 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.

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BALANCE FLOW Suitable for all levels. This class is meant to benefit the mind-body 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. BOOK BUDDIES Bookworms, assemble! Woods is welcoming animal lovers age 7 to 17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $5. (805) 5439316. woodshumanesociety.org/youthprograms/. Woods Humane Society (North County), 2300 Ramona Road, Atascadero. CENTRAL COAST BIONEERS CONFERENCE Listen to topic like the fight to save democracy, land and food sovereignty movement, green chemistry, nature-based climate solutions, regenerative agriculture, the future of renewable energy, and more. Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $23-$43. (805) 548-0597. ecologistics.org/ ccb-conference-2026/. Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero. CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship of men and women. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Free. (805) 221-5755. Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Tuesdays, noon-1 a.m. Free. (760) 846-1443. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero. FOOD DRIVE We are collecting food and monetary donations until SNAP is fully back. Benefits the San Luis Obispo County Food Bank. Only shelf stable, unexpired items please. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon Free. pasoroblesdemocrats.org. Paso Robles Downtown City Park, Spring Street, Paso Robles, (805) 237-3988. FREE REPAIR CAFÉ A Repair Cafe event will be held at the Pavilion on the Lake, with free repairs of bikes, clothing, electronics, household appliances, computers, and more. Oct. 3, 1-4:30 p.m. Free. (650) 367-6780. repaircafe5cities. org. Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo 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

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THE ANNUAL HAUNTING Kick off spooky season with a scary good time at the SLO Film Center’s Annual Haunting Party! Oct. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15. (805) 546-3456. thepalmtheatre.com. Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo. ASTRONOMY NIGHT AND STARGAZING WITH THE CENTRAL COAST ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Explore the night sky with telescopes and guided viewing hosted by the Central Coast Astronomy Society. Oct. 3, 12-9 p.m. $10. (805) 541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. BOOK BUDDIES Bookworms, assemble! Woods Humane Society is welcoming animal lovers age 7 to 17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/youthprograms. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo. CC BIONEERS PRE-CONFERENCE FIELD TRIP Tour the avocado orchard, passion fruit trellis, white sapote, asparagus, and coffee and banana agroforestry alley cropping systems. This will be a spectacular demonstration of agro-ecology in action. Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-noon $10. (805) 548-0597. ecologistics.org/ccbconference-2026/. Traceland Organics, 1550 Negranti Road, Morro Bay. CENTRAL COAST DIALYSIS ORGAN TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP Not faith based. All are welcome. Please wear a mask. First Saturday of every month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO, 650 Pismo St., San Luis Obispo. FOUNDER’S Join founder Eve Vigil for a behind-the-scenes garden tour highlighting history, blooms, unique plants, and water-wise tips—plus plenty of time for questions and connection. First Wednesday of every month $10. (805) 5411400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo. FREE TOURS OF THE MISSION Tour San Luis Obispo’s Spanish Mission, founded in 1772. Come learn its history and importance to the development of this area. Tours are led by docents and meet in front of the church Sundays, 2:30 p.m. and Mondays-Saturdays, 1:15 p.m. Free. (805) 550-7713. missionslodocents.org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. 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. GATHER ON THE GREEN AT CHAMISAL VINEYARDS Gather on the Green brings live local music, food vendors, lawn

OCTOBER 1 - OCTOBER 11, 2026 games, and Chamisal wines to the Edna Valley. No reservations are required, there is communal seating. First Friday of every month, 5-7 p.m. through Oct. 2 Free. (805) 541-9463. chamisalvineyards.com. Chamisal Vineyards, 7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. MONTHLY DEATH CAFE (EVERY FIRST TUESDAY AT 11 A.M.) Join this relaxed, group-directed conversation about death and dying with no agenda—just open, respectful dialogue to increase awareness and help us live more fully. First Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 5442266. hospiceslo.org/services/death-cafe. Hospice SLO County, 1305 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo. PICKLE FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER 2026 Get ready for a dill-lightful day at the Pickle Festival! This annual fundraiser for Meals That Connect brings the community together for a one-of-a-kind celebration featuring pickle tastings, local vendors, food, drinks, live entertainment, games, contests, and interactive activities for all ages. Oct. 10, noon $71-$98. my805tix. com. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. SERENITY SOUND JOURNEY AT LA LOMITA RANCH Your journey begins with gentle, integrative practices—mindful breathing, soft vocal toning, subtle movement—designed to soothe the nervous system and invite presence. As you settle, an exquisite and immersive soundscape unfolds around you. Oct. 6, 6-7:15 p.m. $25. my805tix.com. La Lomita Ranch, 1985 La Lomita Way, San Luis Obispo. THE SLO FLOWER COLLECTIVE WEEKLY FLOWER MARKET Enjoy an amazing weekly fresh flower market, open to the public. Enjoy the historic gardens with local blooms from nine local flower farmers. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Nov. 5 Free. sloflowercollective.com. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. SLO MOTION TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Come join us in person or online to improve your speaking and leadership skills in a positive and fun environment! Mondays, 12-1 p.m. Free. slomotion.toastmastersclubs.org/. Caltrans Midway Building “Sand” Conference Room, 2885 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 835-6580. 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 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

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2026 DUNES CENTER GOLF TOURNAMENT Join us for a day of golf with a purpose on the breathtaking Central Coast. Set at the award-winning Cypress Ridge Golf Course—a Peter Jacobsen Signature Course known for its ocean views, elevation changes, and natural beauty—this tournament promises a top-tier golf experience while supporting a vital cause. Oct. 9, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $150. dunescenter.org/. Cypress Ridge Golf Course, 780 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande, (805) 474-7979. 5CITIES HOMELESS COALITION’S 15 ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS LUNCHEON Community luncheon to raise funds for 5Cities Homeless Coalition. Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $25. (805) 550-8701. 5chc.org. St. Patrick’s Church, 501 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. 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. BIG DITCH MARKET Enjoy fantastic homemade items from local vendors, amazing food, and live music! First Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. through Oct. 2 Free. (714) 390-9142. arroyogrande.org. The Big Ditch Market is back! In the Car Corral in the Village! Enjoy local vendors, live music, and great food! First Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. through Oct. 4 Free.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Portal at Living Energy, Pismo Beach

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Greenspace Creekside Reserve, Cambria

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 The Bunker SLO

Juice w/Special Guest Dante Marsh & The Vibe Setters

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

Hot Flash Heat Wave with Carpool Tunnel

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 The Rock, SLO

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 By the Sea Productions, Morro Bay

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Libertine Brewing Co, SLO

Bodie, Hopeful

Fire Peach Back at The Pour House

Morro Bay Comedy Night with Tyson Paul

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 The Rock, SLO

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Nauti Anchor Bar & Restaurant, Morro Bay

Redwings 35th Anniversary Benefit Gala

Jade Jackson Album Release Party

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(805) 473-5472. https:/arroyogrande.org/rec. Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, Branch and Short St., Arroyo Grande. 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. 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. LA CONVERSACIÓN Join La Conversación, a group for practicing spoken Spanish. There is no homework or lessons, just conversation. Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m. Free. Greenhouse Coffee Company, 1064 E Grand Av, Arroyo Grande, (805) 825-1345. La Conversación is a group for practicing Spanish. There’s no homework or lessons, just conversation. Beginners to native speakers, all levels are welcome! Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. (805) 748-9123. Coffee Bean, 354 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach. LGBTQ+ FED THERAPIST LEAD SUPPORT GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A pro-recovery group offering space to those seeking peer support, all stages of ED recovery. We understand recovery isn’t linear and judgmentfree support is crucial. Share, listen, and be part of a community building up each other. First Wednesday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. 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 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach. OCEANS OF PRIDE Enjoy a reception, dinner, and auction plus band, aerialists, and more! A complimentary glass of Timbre Dancing Queen sparkling rose wine will be included with ticket purchase, and bar service will be available through the evening. Oct. 3, 5 p.m. $108.97. my805tix.com. Central Coast Aquarium, 50 San Juan St., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7280. PIONEER RESEARCH STRATEGIES: WILDERNESS TRAILS AND NORTH CAROLINA SCOTS-IRISH Explore Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Trail and North Carolina Scots-Irish settlers with Genealogist Luana Darby. Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. slocgs. org. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES’ FORUM Hear directly for the candidates for Pismo Beach City Council at this League of Women Voters of SLO County Candidates’ Forum. Oct. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Pismo Beach City Council Chambers, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, (805) 773-4657, lwv.org/localleagues/lwv-san-luis-obispo-county. 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. SCOUTING AMERICA LOS PADRES COUNCIL’S 2026 BOOTS AND BLINGS CELEBRATION Scouting America Los Padres Council honors Rahul Vinchhi, Dignity Health clinical operations director, and Jarrett Prichard, SLO County IT supervisor, for leadership and service. Oct. 2, 6-10 p.m. $150. (805) 967-0105. scoutingevent.com/053-110071. Cypress Ridge Pavilion, 1050 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande. SOCIAL GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Call for more details. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. (805) 904-6615. 819 Tempus Circle, 819 Tempus Circle, Arroyo Grande. SUNDAY EVENING RAP LGBTQ+ AA GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who together, attain and maintain sobriety. Requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Email aarapgroup@gmail.com for password access. Sundays, 7-8 p.m. No fee. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.

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ANNUAL CHUMASH INTERTRIBAL POWWOW The two-day gathering, which is the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians’ largest cultural event of the year, features dancing, singing, drumming, arts, crafts, food and more. Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5. (805) 688-7997. chumash.gov/powwow. HWY 246 & Meadowvale Road, HWY 246 & Meadowvale Road, Santa Ynez. HOT DATES continued page 19

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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. MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Varies. (805) 824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

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Arts ARTIFACTS Blind ambition

William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth looks at the violence and psychological damage caused by political ambitions and power, and it’s not pretty. Macbeth, a brave Scottish general, is prophesized by three witches to become king. His wife encourages him to murder King Duncan, but guilt and paranoia compound, leading to more murders. The outcome? It’s in the title. Central Coast Shakespeare Festival presents Macbeth on its outdoor stage at Filipponi Ranch (1850 Calle Joaquin, SLO) on Oct. 3, 4, 10, and 11 (gates at 5, show at 6 p.m.; $6.50 to $33 at centralcoastshakespeare.org). Even if you’ve never seen the play, and you should, you probably recognize some of its classic lines: “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes”; “Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble”; “Is this a dagger which I see before me, the handle toward my hand?”; “Out, damned spot! Out I say!”; “What’s done cannot be undone.” “Just in time for Halloween, Shakespeare’s Macbeth offers the perfect recipe for spine-tingling chills,” organizers announced. “With eye of newt and toe of frog, three witches doom Macbeth to a fate worse than death. All performances take place in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Filipponi Ranch. Don’t forget to bring your picnic, standard-height lawn chair, and lots of layers for warmth.”

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Good news for the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, theatergoers, and tree conservationists. SLO REP received a $1.5 million donation from local philanthropist Joan Gellert Sargen toward its planned new theater to be constructed on the corner of Monterey and Nipomo streets. Construction of the 215-seat mainstage and 100seat black box theaters will begin this month and open its doors to the public in spring of 2028. And the 100-year-old oak tree on the property, which was going to be cut down until public outcry led to a risky plan to relocate it, is going to remain in place. “Any one of these headlines would be terrific news. Having them all fall into place over the last few weeks is absolutely thrilling,” SLO REP Managing Artistic Director Kevin Harris said in a press release. “Joan Sargen’s exceptionally generous gift is icing on the cake. It speaks volumes about our donors’ confidence in SLO REP and the power of live theater to bring a community together.” SLO REP’s board voted to keep the oak rather than move it to Mission Plaza. The tree survived an initial root pruning to prep it for relocation, but arborists decided the tree’s essential root system will not be impacted by construction. Δ —Glen Starkey

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The art of story

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here’s just something about Oceano, geography.’” Guadalupe, and Nipomo that draws outsideShe began researching and first the-box types. learned about the Dunites. The first inhabitants were the Chumash tribe, “There was this artist colony who lived in harmony with nature. Then the that was living in the dunes 100 Spanish showed up and changed everything. years ago in these salvaged wood In 1903, Syracuse, New York-based theosophical shacks and making paintings organization Temple of the People established and poems, and astrologers, and Halcyon, a utopian religious community that still nudists, and the grandson of a exists in the area. president. I was hooked,” she From the 1920s until the 1940s, the dunes were smiled. home to the Dunites, a group of artists, writers, Then she learned about the offmystics, nudists, and hermits who lived in little roading and the air quality and shacks. court battles. In 1923, Cecil B. DeMille’s film The Ten “I thought, ‘OK, this is larger AMERICAN FAMILY 2 Lana Z Caplan captured this family enjoying Commandments transformed the dunes into than quirky California history.’ the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area in 2018. ancient Egypt, erecting the City of the Pharaoh that This has a contemporary featured 12-story-tall gates, huge temple walls, and relevance, and that’s what made the project enduring for me.” 21 5-ton plaster sphinxes. Exhibition and panel discussion She photographed all things In 1948, the U.S. Vegan Society was founded Photographer Lana Z Caplan’s exhibition, Oceano—For Seven Generations “interrogates the various histories and uses of the dunes” and is currently on display in the Kennedy dunes-related for years—2017 there. Library Special Collections Gallery, Room 409, through Dec. 11. through 2023—and in 2023 In 1982, a portion of the dunes was designated The public is invited to a panel discussion on Thursday, Oct. 15, in Room 103 of the library published her monograph, a State Vehicular Recreation Area. By 2019, (6 p.m.; free). Martine Lappé, associate professor of sociology at Cal Poly, will moderate environmentalists were battling off-highway vehicle Oceano (for seven generations), the panel, which includes Caplan, assistant professor of anthropology Elizabeth Minor, which covered the yak titʸu titʸu users and trying to shut down the dunes to traffic, professor and Chair of Plant Sciences Department Scott Steinmaus, lecturer emeritus of yak tiłhini Northern Chumash horticulture Mike Bush, independent researcher and former Dunes Center and Oceano and in 2021, the California Coastal Commission Dunes district docent Steven Myli, and yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe connection, the Dunites, The voted to ban off-roading. That didn’t last. You can Nonprofit President Kelsey Shaffer. Ten Commandments set, the still drive on the dunes, and the battle continues. offroad vehicle culture, and the No wonder someone like photographer, scholar, environmental battle. and Cal Poly associate professor of photography Figuring out what kind of story she wanted to and video Lana Z Caplan became captivated by tell through her photos was a process. the unusual area. Her exhibition of photographs as “For me, the storytelling is a big component of well as accompanying artifacts and displays titled my project because for each of the Oceano—For Seven Generations threads of research that I ended is currently on exhibit in Cal Poly’s up incorporating into my project, newly remodeled Kennedy Library. each one was told by a different Caplan began working at Cal Send gallery, stage, type of storyteller,” she explained. and cultrual festivities to Poly in 2016. “You have the Chumash who’ve arts@newtimesslo.com. “When I moved here, I didn’t been here over 10,000 years. If you know anything about the Central hear the story from the [Spanish] Coast,” she explained. “I was missions [perspective], it’s one story. You hear the teaching photo and video classes, teaching a photo story from the Chumash people, it’s another story. history class. Of course, I knew Edward Weston’s The same idea applies for every one of these aspects photos [of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes]. I was of culture and history that have been laid on this teaching about modernism, and I pulled up his landscape. It depends on the storyteller, so to images, and I saw the title ‘Oceano’ on some of his incorporate myself as a storyteller, how do I present dune images, and I thought, ‘Oh, I think I passed this story?” that on the 101. I think that’s near here.’ I was Since the Dunites no longer exist, Caplan turned intrigued and was like, ‘OK, I’m ready to go see this to Norm Hammond, author of The Dunites and mythic place and the iconic landscape of history, of collector of Dunite artifacts. “Luckily, Norm Hammond is an amazing collaborator and generous person all around,” Caplan said. “I met with Norm several times, and SPHINX HEAD From the long-buried set of The Ten Commandments (1923), this plaster sculpture he told me stories and shared with me objects from is on display in Guadalupe’s Dunes Center, his archive. So artworks made by the Dunites, photographed in 2018. poetry written by the Dunites, letters written by Dunites when they were living in the dunes—all Special Collection, Caplan’s show is a coalescing these kinds of what we call ‘primary sources’ in of multiple overlapping stories of the strangely academia helped inform the story.” magnetic place. She has maps that show her five There is a surviving Dunite cabin that was built different threads of research. There’s also a wallby in the early ’30s by Gavin Arthur, grandson sized video installation. The photos are stunning, of President Chester Alan Arthur, that was and you can feel the care she took in chronicling salvaged in the late 1940s, moved, stored for years, these sometimes disparate and battling factions. reconstructed, and eventually found a permanent “That was a tricky aspect of this project because home behind the Oceano Train Depot in 2010. I didn’t want to villainize or victimize anybody,” “It’s not really representative of living in the Caplan said. “I really think the audience is smart and dunes,” Caplan noted. “It was used as a vacation can make their own decisions about how they feel or rental in Pismo for many years, and then the what they see when presented with information. Oceano Depot Association raised funds to move “So, for me, it was not about taking sides or presenting it. It’s like a little monument to the Dunites that THE PHOTOGRAPHER Cal Poly associate one story. It’s really this multitude of stories.” ∆ Norm actually manages and maintains and puts professor of photography and video Lana Z Caplan has an exhibit in the library exploring Oceano little exhibitions inside.” Dunes users, and she’ll be on an Oct. 15 panel Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@ Between Caplan’s photos, Hammond’s discussion. collection, and some items from Cal Poly Library’s newtimesslo.com.

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Glen I’m a sucker for a movie about a loyal dog, and this tearjerker delivers. It starts at a leisurely pace. A seaplane pilot and his Belgian Malinois are weaving their way through the stunning Alaskan mountains, eventually setting down on a remote but idyllic shoreline for some camping and fishing. The dog clearly loves the man, and the man feels the same, but in flashbacks, we learn both are physically and psychologically wounded by the combat they’ve shared, creating an indelible bond between man and beast. The story’s got all the elements of a dude film with a macho protagonist and eventually tons of action, and if you liked The Grey (2011) or All Is Lost (2013), you’ll dig it. But it’s also tender and poignant with an ending that will both break and fill your heart. Anna Show me a dog on a movie poster and you’ve sold a ticket. Both Odin and James are truly devoted to each other, and no matter the level of peril, they’ll show up for one another time and time again. There are really only three human actors in this film—a woman we briefly see at the beginning and end (Anna Lambe) and Watkins (JK Simmons), an outdoorsman canoeing down the river whom James spends a night

MAN’S BEST FRIEND Retired Special Forces vet James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his traumatized military combat dog, Odin (Uber, Seeka, Ryker, or Hondo), must fight to survive the harsh Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash, in Heart of the Beast, screening in local theaters.

camped next to, much to his chagrin. This brief encounter with another person is how we learn some of the key character points of both James and Odin. As Bertrand Russell once said, “War does not determine who is right—only who is left,” and both man and beast may have made it out of war, but war will always live inside them. When James suffers a medical emergency and crashes the plane, amazingly both survive, but the Alaskan wilderness is a perilous place to be stranded, and while both Odin and James are fighters, the unforgiving beauty they’re surrounded by continues to test their fate over the 58-mile journey they must make to the road. Glen James and Odin’s run-in with Watkins also shows just how wary both are of strangers. They’re in the wilderness because they seek solitude from all but one another. Lambe’s time on-screen is brief, but it carries home the emotional heft of the film’s ending. There are other actors in

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ull disclosure: I’m flying to Spain the day after this is published, and I won’t be taking any tours. This series was likely not the best watch before a semisolo journey, but we truecrime junkies can’t get enough of this stuff. This three-part Netflix miniseries introduces us to Gabrielle Vega, a student studying abroad who books a dream trip to Morocco. Along on that tour is guide and absolute creep Manuel Blanco Vela—aka the Predator of Seville. Under the guise of being tied to universities,

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the military flashbacks, but those are full of mostly explosions and the chaos of war—not developed characters. The real show is the connection between Pitt and his four canine colleagues. This one gave me all the feels. Anna I was pretty broken by the end of this one. It manages to pull at all the heartstrings, from the human side and from the dog-mom side. I can tell you, looking at our three little flat-faced runts right now, that if you and I ever needed to rely on them for survival, we’d be in big trouble. I think that’s part of the reason why watching dogs with jobs is so heartrending—the stoicism and devotion is downright heroic. Pitt is a great actor, and he seemed to really absorb himself into James. I’ll revisit this one again when I need a good cry. ∆ Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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avid Ayer (End of Watch, Fury, Suicide Squad) directs Cameron Alexander’s script about retired Special Forces soldier James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his beloved but PTSD-suffering military combat HEART OF THE BEAST dog, Odin (played by What’s it rated? PG-13 Uber, Seeka, Ryker, What’s it worth, Anna? Full price What’s it worth, Glen? Full price or Hondo), fighting to Where’s it showing? Colony, Fair survive the Alaskan Oaks, Park, Stadium 10 wilderness after narrowly surviving a plane crash. They must hike 58 miles through rough terrain in freezing temperatures in a landscape shared by predators. (101 min.)

and preying especially on international students, Vela assaulted dozens, perhaps even hundreds, of women. Drugging them, trapping them, assaulting them, and threatening them, he hid behind the confusion of international law for years. But Vega wasn’t about to let her assailant go. Through online networking and the beauty of women’s connections, a network of survivors formed. While Vela was only tried and sentenced for the assaults of three women, the network of survivors was huge. Shout-out to all the young women out there not afraid to use their voice— this is your world now. Grab it by the balls. (three 44-to-50-min. episodes) —Anna PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

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o-writer Kirill Sokoloz (No Looking Back, Why Don’t You Just Die!) directs this batshit-crazy horror flick about Asia Reaves (Zazie Beetz), who’s riddled with guilt over not being able to save her younger sister, Maria (Orefile Moloi when young and Myha’la when older), from their abusive father, Ritchie (Darron Meyer). Years later, after a decade in prison, Asia takes a job as a housekeeper in an exclusive NYC high-rise, but the building’s inhabitants are anything but ordinary people. If you’re a fan of Dusk to Dawn (1996), Ready

or Not (2019), The Hunt (2020), or Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026), this is right up your gritty, blood-geyser alley. Beetz is awesome as Asia, who might look like an innocent waif, but she spent 10 years doing hard time and honing her fighting skills. The immortal Satanic residents of the building may have the advantage of having Satan’s mouthpiece—a severed pig’s head voiced by James Remar—on their side, but Asia’s there to save her sister. Don’t underestimate family ties. This is a great cast, including Patrica Arquette and Heather Graham, and the special effects are campy enough to only be comically disgusting. Fun! (94 min.) ∆ —Glen

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BADASS Zazie Beetz stars as Asia Reaves, who takes a job as a housekeeper of an NYC highrise populated by Satan worshipers, in They Will Kill You, streaming on HBO Max.

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ueen formed in 1970, but its original incarnation with Freddie Mercury on piano and lead vocals ended with Mercury’s death in 1991, which means that Killer Queen frontman Patrick Myers has been singing Queen songs longer than Freddie Mercury. In June 1993, Myers, a drama student at London University, played his first gig with Killer Queen, a tribute band, which means he’s been at it 33 years! “Horrifying, isn’t it?” Myers deadpanned during a recent Zoom call from the U.K. “It’s been my whole life, basically, and it’s been good fun. But it wasn’t intended to be a long thing. It was supposed to be a sort of big celebration. Our first gig was an endof-year party for the whole university. For some reason, we got selected to do it. It was our first-ever show and it just sort of took off from that point, really. We knew when you do these songs in front of an audience just how powerful they are.” Myers was too young to see Queen live, but around age 13, he was turned onto the band. “My mom was into the Beatles, and we had very few records in the house, and I thought, ‘Oh, I really like the Beatles.’ I said to my friend, ‘Look, I need a band that’s like the Beatles.’ You know, John Lennon had been killed, and the Beatles weren’t doing anything else, and that was it.” Myers also was an ABBA fan and liked songs by Adam and the Ants and Boomtown Rats, but he “wanted a whole band with a massive repertoire. We were on a school trip, and my friend put some Walkman earphones on my ears and said, ‘Listen to this.’ He didn’t say who it was, but it was Queen’s Greatest Hits, and I had heard some of them before, but I didn’t know they were all by the same band.” So began a lifelong Queen love affair. Myers is a scholar of the band, encyclopedic in his knowledge of every song it ever recorded. Hence, his Queen tribute act Killer Queen plays the hits, but he also goes for the deep cuts, the kind of hidden gems only a hardcore Queen fan would be familiar with. Myers’ deep respect for the band and Mercury’s at-the-time fairly recent death made him question if it was appropriate in 1993 to be doing a tribute show. This was,

after all, before the current tribute band fever that’s currently gripping the music industry “I figured we had this opportunity to do this one show,” he recalled. “We’d been rehearsing the songs. We had a lovely costume designer who worked with me. So, we were ready to go. It was a bit like Cinderella without the invite to the ball. Then we got this invite. And we thought, ‘OK, well, let’s do it.’ It was terrifying, but it was brilliant fun. And it just really took off from there. “We got offers to do the Marquee Club, which is huge, national tours, and then the West End; within about DON’T STOP ME NOW Nederlander Concerts presents Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen featuring 13, 14 months of us starting, we were Parick Myers as Freddie Mercury at Vina Robles doing the equivalent of Broadway,” Amphitheatre on Oct. 4. Myers marveled. “And then a few years down the road, we started (doors at 6:30, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $45.85 winning awards, and then the awards led to to $236 at ticketmaster.com). us being offered things like the same arenas Also from Nederlander at Vina Robles, that Queen played in their heyday. That’s see Slightly Stoopid on Thursday, Oct. 8 when it got really trippy. It went from being (doors at 6, show at 7 p.m.; all ages; $52 to this project in the back of your head to, ‘Oh $400 VIP at ticketmaster.com). The reggae my God, how did this happen?’ We were all and punk act formed in 1996, and two college kids.” founding members—Miles Doughty and Kyle Mercury’s voice was a unique instrument, McDonald—are still fronting the band. Be but Myers has worked hard at not prepared to bang your head. impersonating but inhabiting Freddie’s physicality and stage presence. “People just go crazy for our show, which Feel the Vibez Promoter Good Vibez has a ton of shows is wonderful to watch,” Myers said. “I would say a lot of the heavy lifting is down COURTESY PHOTO BY PEP WILLIAMS to how brilliant the songs are, because the songs are phenomenal. I mean, I’ve lived with them now since I was about 13, but I’ve lived with them professionally since I was 21. “These songs are great and it’s been a privilege to play them,” he continued, “but I’m not going to match Freddie’s voice, because I think he’s matchless, but I think I’ve got vocal chops, and I can employ my voice in a way that makes people feel Freddie, that there’s a Freddie ‘thing’ going on. I work at it all the time.” Nederlander Concerts presents Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Sunday, Oct. 4

this week, but its biggie is the Holo Holo Music Festival at the Avila Beach Golf Resort on Saturday, Oct. 3 ($58 general or $183 beach balcony at tixr.com), with headliner Common Kings. Born from a love of island and reggae music, this fest, now in its fifth year, keeps expanding its reach, coming to Avila for the first time. Also on the bill are Steel Pulse, The Green, Mike Love, and Eli-Mac. Over at the Fremont Theater, Good Vibez presents stand-up comedian, actress, and producer Jessica Kirson on Friday, Oct. 2 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $38.60 to $62.80 at prekindle.com). She’s a regular in NYC comedy at Gotham Comedy Club, Laugh Factory, Caroline’s, and the Improv. She frequently references her experiences with sobriety, her Jewish upbringing, and her identity as a lesbian. Rapper and singer-songwriter CupcakKe performs on Saturday, Oct. 3 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $49.92 at prekindle. com). Born Elizabeth Eden Harris, she’s “known for her hypersexualized, brazen, and often comical persona and music,” her bio explained. LA brother-sister dance pop duo Big Sis and DJ DFO open. FYI, Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle on Monday, Oct. 5, sold out. Michelle Branch was just 17 years old when she signed to Madonna’s Maverick Records in 2001. She’ll play Fremont as a stop on her Everywhere and Back Again tour on Tuesday, Oct. 6 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; VIP only $158.59 to $260.82 at prekindle.com). The pop, rock, and STARKEY continued page 24 FEELIN’ IRIE Good Vibez presents Common Kings headlining the fiveband Holo Holo Music Festival at the Avila Beach Golf Resort on Oct. 3.

Live Music NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. (805) 235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos. 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. MORRO BAY WHITE CAPS FALL PERFORMANCE Morro Bay White Caps Community Band presents a Surf and Sea Fall Concert. Come out and enjoy a free concert of pops, classical, and jazz music. Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. morrobaywhitecaps.com. Morro Bay Veterans Memorial Building, 209 Surf St., Morro Bay. OPEN MIC NIGHT Each Wednesday, enjoy this Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. (805) 995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos. NORTH SLO COUNTY

2026 FALL FOLK-N-SOAK MUSIC,

HOT SPRINGS, YOGA, AND CAMPING REUNION Franklin Hot Springs, in Paso Robles, California, will host the Folk-nSoak Music Reunion!! Enjoy music from Christopher Hawley each day, as well as many other artists, while you soak in hot springs. Please join in the fun!! Oct. 2, 4 p.m., Oct. 3, 4 p.m. and Oct. 4, 6 p.m. $35. my805tix.com. Franklin Hot Springs, 3015 Creston Rd., Paso Robles. DARK STAR HAPPY HOUR, OPEN MIC AND KARAOKE NIGHT Chill out at Dark Star’s happy hour, and enjoy burgers, karaoke, and open mic nigh. Wine by the glass will be available for $8. Fridays, 4-8 p.m. Free. (805) 237-2389. darkstarcellars. com/. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles. FIRST THURSDAYS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Featuring Noach Tangeras with food by Bury Me in Pizza. Wine available by the glass or bottle. Oct. 1, 4-7 p.m. Free.

(805) 226-2034. jdusiwines.com. J Dusi Wines, 1401 Hwy. 46 West, Paso Robles. 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. SAMI ROUSI LIVE Join for a special musical performance by Sami Roussi, a talented artist known for bringing the perfect ambiance to the Central Coast. Oct. 8, 5-8:30 p.m. Free. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, 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. SOLEFFECT AT WILD FIELDS BREWHOUSE OKTOBERFEST Join Sōleffect at Wild Fields Brewhouse in Atascadero for an Oktoberfest celebration packed with great beer, food, festive vibes, and high-energy live music. Oct. 3, 3-6 p.m. Free. soleffect.bandzoogle.com. Wild Fields Brewhouse, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero. THE YOUNG DUBLINERS: ALL OVER THE GAFF TOUR LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE After 30 years of one of the world’s leading Celtic rock bands, The Young Dubliners have started work on their 10th studio album while still maintaining their busy tour schedule. Their new tour, All

Over The Gaff, has one stop on the Central Coast at the Pour House.. Oct. 3, 7-10 p.m. $33.98. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

THE BENDS WITH SPECIAL GUEST MARGOT SINCLAIR You’ll encounter all kinds of relatable, yet colorful characters in the music of The Bends. There’s the over- bored hipster chick in ripped jeans and a tight t-shirt, the friend who’s only there for the party, the dude who’d rather smoke in his room than pay attention to his girl, and so on and so forth. These personalities come to life between the group’s hypnotic hooks and garageborn production. Oct. 4, 7 p.m. $28.50. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. LIVE MUSIC continued page 24

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country singer-songwriter has had hits with “Everywhere,” “All You Wanted,” “Breathe,” “Goodbye to You,” and “Are You Happy Now?” She won a Grammy Award for her 2002 collaboration with Carlos Santana, “The Game of Love.” Sasami opens. Two-time Grammy nominated EDM DJ and producer Morgan Page plays on Wednesday, Oct. 7 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $32.93 at prekindle.com). He’s been at the forefront of the electronic dance music scene for years.

Blues rock, country, and Americana

Numbskull and Good Medicine are covering three roots music subgenres this week starting with LA blues rock trio The Record Company at The Siren on Saturday, Oct. 3 (doors at 6:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $35.74 at goodmedicinepresents.com). They’ll be performing their debut album, Give it Back to You (2016), live in its entirety. The Grammy-nominated band’s live show emphasizes high-energy, no-frills rock ’n’ roll delivery. Kam Franklin opens. Tomball, Texas, act the Eli Young Band plays at BarrelHouse Brewing Amphitheatre on Sunday, Oct. 4 (6 p.m.; all ages; $41.92 at goodmedicinepresents.com). The band’s charted eight times on the Billboard country charts and enjoyed No. 1 hits with “Crazy

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In addition to the Good Medicine and Numbskull shows, The Siren has some inhouse shows including Americana, blues, classic rock act Scott Cooper & the Rosebud Band on Friday, Oct. 2 (7:30 p.m.; 21-andolder; $7 to $10 at tixr.com). “The band is set to release a new album of studio recordings in September,” Cooper said. “Titled Record of the Year, the album features a mix of original music and our arrangements of ‘Baby’s in Black’ (Beatles), ‘Señor’ (Dylan), ‘When Push Comes to Shove’ (Grateful Dead), ‘Cleaning Windows’ COURTESY PHOTO BY COREY RAY (Van Morrison), ‘The Big Question’ (Ike Turner), and ‘That’s the Way the Whole Thing Ends’ (Gillian Welch). Original material includes Lachlann Kane’s ‘Winnemucca Girl’ and ‘It Ain’t Here,’ as well as my ‘You Never Need to Say’ and the fan favorite ‘Ghosts of La Honda.’” Proving punk’s not dead, it’s just middle-aged but still kicking ass, comes D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) on Thursday, Oct. 8 (6:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $29.59 to $41.59 at tixr.com). The crossover thrash band formed as a hardcore punk act in Houston in 1982 but later relocated to San Francisco where their sound DREAM ON Good Medicine and Numbskull present morphed into thrash. Phoenix metal the Eli Young Band on their Keep Dreaming Tour at band Scattered Guts, Orcutt-based BarrelHouse Brewing Amphitheatre on Oct. 4. hardcore punk and thrash metal LIVE MUSIC from page 23

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Girl,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” “Drunk Last Night,” and “Love Ain’t.” Americana band The Deslondes play The Siren on Sunday, Oct. 4 (7 p.m.; 21-andolder; $24.93 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Their most recent album covers songs by their heroes and influences, but—according to press materials—“they didn’t want to simply exalt their heroes and catalog their influences. They wanted to give their friends a boost as well. The poignant and powerful Don’t Let It Die Vol. 1 includes new interpretations of old songs by artists who’ve guided the band for years, including Swamp Dogg, Johnny Cash, and Clifton Chenier, alongside new songs by peers, tourmates, and collaborators, including Nick Woods, Pat Reedy, and the Kernel.” Desiree Cannon opens.

BRASS MASH FIRST FRIDAY AT SLO BREW ROCK! First Fridays are magical nights filled with the vibrant energy of our all-horn band. Join the festivities at Rod and Hammer Rock and immerse yourself in the unique fusion of your favorite rock and pop songs. It’s a musical journey that promises to be unforgettable, so make sure to wear sensible shoes for the dance-worthy beats. Oct. 2, 6-10 p.m. $25.41. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. THE BUNKER SLO PRESENTS KARAOKE WITH DJ JON Oct. 9, 7-10 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY BANDS CONCERT: STAGE AND SCREEN Enjoy music from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Far and Away and Pirates of the Caribbean, plus Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini. Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. $12 -$22. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY MUSTANG FAMILY WEEKEND FACULTY SHOWCASE Eleven Cal Poly Music Department faculty members — vocalists and instrumentalists — will be featured in a Faculty Showcase during Mustang Family Weekend. Oct. 2, 5 p.m. $10. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY SYMPHONY CONCERT: RACH 2 WITH ELIZABETH DORMAN Rachmaninoff’s

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Piano Concerto No. 2 with Elizabeth Dorman; Mikhail Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila with the San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony; and Capriccio Espagnol. Oct. 11, 3 p.m. $12-$22. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/symph/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. ELIZABETH DORMAN CHAMBER RECITAL: SCHUMANN PIANO QUARTET Guest pianist Elizabeth Dorman and Cal Poly faculty Emily Lanzone, violin; Michael Whitson, viola; and Megan Chartier, cello; will perform Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet. Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. ELIZABETH DORMAN LECTURE-RECITAL — J.S. BACH: THE GOLDBERG VARIATIONS Guest artist Elizabeth Dorman will present a free lecture-recital titled ‘J.S. Bach: The Goldberg Variations’ in advance of her performance with the Cal Poly Symphony. Oct. 9, 11 a.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. MOONSHINER COLLECTIVE: UNDER THE MOON CONCERT Every Under the Moon show for the past five years has sold out, and we expect this one to do the same. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to join us, this is it! Oct. 2, 5:30-9:30 p.m. $33.98. my805tix.com. Dairy Creek Golf Course, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, (805) 782-8060.

band Hostile Takedown, and local melodic skate/punk act Carry the 9 open.

Meet ‘The Rock’

Looks like the new proprietors of the live music venue out near the SLO airport have settled on a name: The Rock. SLO Brew Live will continue to be the “presenter,” hence SLO Brew Live presents First Friday with Brass Mash at The Rock on Friday, Oct. 2 (doors at 6 p.m.; all ages; $25.41 general, $14.70 student at my805tix.com). Brass Mash is a killer horn band that mashes up hits into a head-bobbing good time. Also this week from SLO Brew Live at The Rock, see The Bends on Sunday, Oct. 4 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $29.27 at ticketweb. com). This up-and-coming alt-rock band recently released their debut album, If You Insist, on Warner Bros. Records. The Baton Rouge-bred and Nashville-based quartet— Hayden Field (vocals, guitar), Ian Marmande (guitar), Jacob Rhodes (drums), and Chase Perkins (bass)—met at LSU and have gone from a college bar band to a full-fledged touring act. Finally, SLO Brew Live and Numbskull present Soulfly playing nu-metal, groove metal, and thrash on Tuesday, Oct. 6 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $35.95 at ticketweb.com). Hailing from the Sonoran Desert, Soulfly will be heating up mosh pits with opening acts Nailbomb and Incite.

Be classy

The SLO Symphony presents Russian composer Igor Stravinsky’s groundbreakingly brilliant 1913 ballet score The Rite of Spring at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo on Sunday, Oct. 4 (3 p.m.; $12 to $92 at pacslo.org). Stravinsky’s score imagines a pagan ritual where elders watch a young girl dance herself to death as a sacrifice to the god of spring. Also on the program is the world premiere of Sense of Place composed by Grover Beach resident Stefan Podell, with an opening performance of Danse Nègre by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. The three pieces will be performed by a 90-musician orchestra under the baton of Maestro Andrew Sewell, who’ll offer a 2 p.m. pre-concert talk. ∆ Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

NEKROGOBLIKON, RIVERS OF NIHIL, AND CYBORG OCTOPUS LIVE Oct. 1, 7 p.m. $26. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. RITES OF PASSAGE SLO Symphony performs Stravinsky’s groundbreaking The Rite of Spring, with a world premiere composed by local resident Stefan Podell, and Danse Nègre by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Oct. 4, 3-5 p.m. $12-$92. (805) 543-3533. slosymphony.org. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. THE BENDS: IF YOU INSIST TOUR AT SLO BREW ROCK Catch Baton Rouge based rock act The Bends live on for a night of anthem-ready indie rock and pure stage ferocity! Oct. 4, 7-11 p.m. slobrew.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. THE BUNKER SLO PRESENTS: SPECIAL FORCES AND GUESTS Oct. 4, 6-9:45 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. VINYLISTICS PRESENT: BACK TO THE ‘90S Be ready to travel back to the ‘90s as Vinylistics take you to the rebel days of ditch parties and house music, Harley boots, and 501’s. Oct. 9, 7-11:45 p.m. $15.65. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ABBA LA: THE ABBA CONCERT EXPERIENCE ABBA LA brings the unforgettable sound and style of ABBA to life in a high-energy,

eight-piece production packed with the hits that defined a generation. Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. $53.50-$85.25. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter. org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. DESPERADO: THE WORLD’S PREMIER TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES MUSIC Five incredibly talented singers and multi-instrumentalists will perform The Eagles greatest hits live. Oct. 9, 7:30-9 p.m. $44-$79. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter. org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY A weekly event with barbecue offerings and more. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, (805) 925-3500. THE LOUNGE AT BESO An upscale after-hours 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. WHITE WINGED DOVE & IN THE AIR TONIGHT: ONE NIGHT, ONE STAGE, TWO LEGENDS CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF STEVIE NICKS AND PHIL COLLINS Enjoy the ultimate doublebill tribute concert celebrating Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac with Phil Collins and Genesis. Experience a night of iconic hits and worldclass musicians. Oct. 3, 7:30-9 p.m. $45-$70. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. ∆

CAL POLY SYMPHONY presentations with guest pianist

Elizabeth Dorman OCT. 9 LECTURE-RECITAL: J.S. BACH — THE GOLDBERG VARIATIONS 11 a.m. Thursday, Davidson Music Center Room 218 FREE OCT. 9 SCHUMANN PIANO QUARTET RECITAL With Emily Lanzone, violin; Michael Whitson, viola; and Megan Chartier, cello. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Davidson Music Center Room 218 FREE OCT. 11 SYMPHONY CONCERT: RACH 2 WITH ELIZABETH DORMAN Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Elizabeth Dorman, soloist; Mikhail Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila with the San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony; and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol. 3 p.m. Sunday, Performing Arts Center Tickets: pacslo.org, 805-756-4849 More information: music.calpoly.edu/calendar, music@calpoly.edu

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pacslo.org, 805-756-4849 Wind Ensemble Christopher J. Woodruff Music from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, conductor Far and Away and Pirates of the Caribbean. Plus Sergei Rachmaninoff’s iconic Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini and more!

Symphonic Band Nicholas P. Waldron conductor

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BY SAM FICKETT

Rhone ranger

PHOTO BY SAM FICKETT

Central Coast wine pioneer John Alban is the San Francisco Wine Auction’s 2026 Winemaker of the Year

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t Alban Vineyards in Arroyo Grande, winemaker John Alban is immersed in the daily grind of harvest season, covered in grape skins and yeast while monitoring daily operations. He swapped his work clothes for formal attire to attend the 49th annual San Francisco Wine Auction at The Palace Hotel on Sept. 19, where The Guardsmen honored him as the 2026 Winemaker of the Year. When Alban received the call announcing the recognition, the news took him by complete surprise. “I got a phone call from this group asking if there was any chance I could be in San Francisco on Sept. 19,” he said. “They said, ‘Well, we want to give you this achievement award and recognition as a winemaker.’ Which really is a tribute to the whole team here, and I really think it’s a tribute to the whole county.” Since founding Alban Vineyards in 1989, Alban has been celebrated as a driving force behind the Rhone Rangers movement, establishing the first winery dedicated to Rhone wines in California. And others followed suit. “John is a visionary who saw an opportunity in California wine that others could not see,” auction nominating committee Chair Hal Davis said in press materials. For 49 years, The Guardsmen, a Bay Area-based nonprofit, has raised money through the San Francisco Wine Auction and other events to fund more than 200 K-12 scholarships and send more than 2,000 underserved children to outdoor summer camps each year. The Winemaker of the Year award honors a vintner whose work and

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ALL DRESSED UP Winemaker John Alban and his wife, Lorraine, attend the 49th annual San Francisco Wine Auction at The Palace Hotel, where Alban was celebrated as the 2026 Winemaker of the Year by The Guardsmen, a nonprofit that raises funds to help at-risk youth.

Taste it yourself

To connect with Alban Vineyards or learn more about its educational tastings and seminars, visit albanvineyards.com or rakedranch.com. The only way to taste is to attend one of the winery’s Private Tasting Series dates, which are scheduled for April 10 and 17 and May 1, 2027. Check the website for updates. Visit Alban Vineyards on Instagram at @albanvineyards.

generosity advance the craft of winemaking and The Guardsmen’s mission. “He importantly then had the conviction to see his vision through and to pave the way for a generation of American Rhone movement winemakers and growers, benefiting the whole community as a result,” Davis said. Alban credits the local community, its winemakers, and growers for helping the area grow into a region recognized for making quality wines “Alban Vineyards wouldn’t, in my opinion, be getting this recognition if it weren’t for all the other wineries that embraced this idea too, and then did it really well also,” Alban said. “It takes a critical mass, in some ways.” Growing up in Long Beach, Alban didn’t come from a winemaking family. His father was a physician, and Alban assumed he would follow him into medicine. But as his father shared bottles with him during family dinners, Alban quietly fell in love with wine. By age 17, he began considering how to build a career in the wine trade. At the time, California winemaking was almost exclusively focused on cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. “You’re basically making one out of two [grape varieties], right? There must be

BENCHMARK BOTTLES Alban Vineyards makes wine under multiple labels, including Alban, Pandora, and Seymour.

inclusion is huge, but you’ll see we fanatically something we’re missing,” Alban said. remove every bit of it.” After college, Alban earned an Fruit passes through custom-built screens apprenticeship in France’s Rhone Valley, to filter out undersized berries before immersing himself in traditional viticulture reaching an optical sorter equipped with before returning to California to search high-speed cameras and air guns that blast for ideal coastal microclimates. He planted away raisins or unwanted experimental test plots debris. The result is a across Paso Robles’ collection of sorted berries Templeton Gap, the Edna that Alban described as Valley, Santa Rita Hills, and “little perfect blueberries.” near Watsonville before Once sorted into openacquiring property in the Send tidbits on everything top bins, the fruit rests for Edna Valley that matched food and drink to five to seven days before the Rhone’s climate and soil. bites@newtimesslo.com. fermentation begins “People come to this naturally. To wet the cap county for countless gently, the winery uses custom sprinkler reasons,” Alban said. “Most people come here because it’s such a beautiful place to live, devices attached to PVC lines, then presses right? And it is a beautiful place. I didn’t even red wines into oak barrels stored in cold see that when I moved here. I was so warehouse rooms to age for nearly four years before bottling. focused on one thing.” Because Alban Vineyards focuses on When Alban began planting syrah, grenache, and viognier, critics farming and production rather than hospitality, the winery does not offer public recognized how well-suited Rhone tastings or host public tours. varieties were to the Central Coast’s “It’s a whole other business; it’s a cool climate. While Napa Valley hospitality business,” Alban said. “We don’t was cemented in people’s minds as really like to do anything that we’re not going California’s Bordeaux region, the to do at a super high level.” Central Coast became the “Rhone To engage with wine enthusiasts, Alban Zone.” launched a Private Wine Series three years “It’s always been my opinion that ago, held at the adjacent Raked Ranch no matter how great a cabernet you property. Hosted in a dedicated barn, these make in this state, if you’re not in Napa, you’ll always be second fiddle,” educational seminars and tastings bring together guest winemakers and serious Alban said. collectors. Inside the production facility, his “It’s very educational, but it’s also really fun winemaking relies on low yields, for people who are serious ‘cork dorks’ and gentle handling, and meticulous want to really dive into wine,” Alban said. sorting. During harvest, which Reflecting on his career and the recent arrived earlier than ever on record San Francisco Wine Auction gala, Alban after the state’s intense March expressed deep gratitude for the contrasting heat dome, Alban’s team uses a specialized stem sorter with a spiral- worlds of winemaking, from dirt and farming shaped array of paddles to knock to elegant celebrations. berries loose. “I always think it’s so wild that this product Unlike many regional winemakers comes out of the ground and is farming at who include stems in their its highest level,” he said, “and then it gets production, Alban Vineyards enjoyed in some of the most glamorous and removes them for fermentation. elegant circumstances imaginable.” ∆ RHONE RANGERS A framed certificate honors “We don’t use any stems in ours, John Alban at the recent San Francisco Wine which is another thing that’s unusual Reach Flavor writer Sam Fickett at sfickett@ Auction event. in this county,” Alban said. “Stem newtimesslo.com.

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This the County Clerk statement was of with the County filed San Luis Obispo on 01-14-2026 Clerk of San hereby certify .I Obispo on 12-22-2025 Luis correct copy that this copy is a .I certify that of the statement this copy is hereby file in my on office. a correct copy of the statement on County Clerk, (Seal) Elaina Cano, my office. M. Maltby, Deputy. (Seal) Elaina file in Exp. 01-14-2031 County Clerk, Cano, . M. Katz, Deputy. 19, & 26, 2026 February 5, 12, Exp. 12-22-2030 . February 12, 19, & 26, 5, FICTITIOUS 2026 BUSINESS NAME STATEME FICTITIOUS NT BUSINESS FILE NO. 2026-0129 NAME STATEME (01/01/202 NT 6) FILE NO. 2026-0031 New Filing (07/01/202 The following 0) person is doing business as New Filing CASINO KNIGHTS, The following 541 Woodland Drive, Arroyo business as person is doing Grande, CA LANDSCAPES, RISING PHOENIX Obispo County.93420. San Luis Menno Ventures Street, Oceano, 2140 Ocean LLC (541 Woodland CA 93445. Drive, Grande, CA Luis Obispo 93420). This Arroyo County. 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February 5, Exp. & 26, 2026 12, 19, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEME FICTITIOUS NT BUSINESS FILE NO. 2026-0135 NAME STATEME (01/01/202 NT 6) FILE NO. 2026-0072 New Filing The following (N/A) person is doing business as New Filing SIGNS, 2570 INTERACTIVE DEThe following Paul Place, Arroyo business as person is doing Grande, CA 93420-3104. KT AVILA ALS, 756 Brighton RENT- Luis Obispo County. San Adam Hain Beach, CA 93433. Ave., Grover (2570 Paul Place, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obis- CA 93420). po County. This business Kristin is conAvila (756 BrightonAvila, Anthony ducted by An Individual Beach, CA 93433). Ave., Grover Hain. This statement /s/ Adam was filed This business with the County is conducted Clerk of by A Married /s/ Anthony Couple Obispo on 01-16-2026 San Luis . 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The following person is doing business as J&L WINES, 8575 Orcutt Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Kea Wine Company, LLC (8575 Orcutt Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Kea Wine Company, LLC, Keenan E. Alban, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-18-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 08-18-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

The following person is doing business as CHASE KENNEDY MEDIA & PROMOTIONS, 202 Via San Blas, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Chase Kennedy Bell (202 Via San Blas, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Chase Kennedy Bell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-20-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-202031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1783 (08/17/2026) New Filing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1790 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as HANK’S WHADDYA WANT, 5566 Tunitas Ave. Apt. 2, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Henry Francisco Esparza (5566 Tunitas Ave. Apt. 2, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / Henry Francisco Esparza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-19-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-192031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1794 (N/A) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-1803 (05/01/2024) New Filing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1823 (08/21/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as DAISY, 811 Froom Ranch Way #110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Sushi Table LLC (1220 Caddie Loop, Lemoore, CA 93245). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Sushi Table LLC, Sunny Law, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0824-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1849 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as SWEETREMIND, 2276 Parkhill Rd., Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. LJO Digital LLC (2276 Parkhill Rd., Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / LJO Digital LLC, Leslie Otto, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-20-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-202031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

The following person is doing business as BARRELED FINANCIAL, STEM AND STATEMENT, 555A Paseo Bella Montana, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel SchulerJones (555A Paseo Bella Montana, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Daniel Schuler-Jones. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-26-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 08-262031. September 3, 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1801 (12/05/2025) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-1855 (08/25/2025) New Filing

The following person is doing business as YELLOW BRICK ROAD INVESTMENTS, 100 E Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Gary Joseph Daoust, Marelene Anne Daoust (100 E Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A General Partnership / Gary J. Daoust, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-10-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

The following person is doing business as VALLEY OF THE NINE, 2585 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Edna Distillery, LLC (2585 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Edna Distillery, LLC, John M. Wilson, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-20-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0820-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

The following person is doing business as ELLE’S BELLES VINTAGE HANDBAGS, 1179 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Elle’s Belles Vintage Handbags LLC (1179 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Elle’s Belles Vintage Handbags LLC, Ellen Cohune, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-26-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0826-2031. September 3, 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1770 (10/18/2024) New Filing

The following person is doing business as FLYING FLAGS AVILA BEACH,6450 Babe Lane, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. RTA Harbor Terrace, LLC (2082 Michelson Drive, 4th Floor, Iron, CA 92612). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company / RTA Harbor Terrace, LLC, JD Carbone, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-18-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-18-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1802 (08/20/2026) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-1872 (08/24/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as UA’S MASSAGE THERAPY, 1752 Farrier Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Joshua Job Rabbon (1752 Farrier Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Joshua Job Rabbon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-20-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0820-2031. September 3, 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

The following person is doing business as PAUL’S PASO SERVICES, 1147 Mazzini Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Paul Bratset (1147 Mazzini Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Paul Bratset. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-31-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 08-31-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1874 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as COAST PINES BIBLE CHURCH, 2120 Green St., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. First Baptist Church of Cambria, California (2120 Green St., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / First Baptist Church of Cambria, California, Joshua Lieurance, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0831-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-31-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1883 (09/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as MAKE IT BETTER, 22255 K Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Justin McKinley (PO Box 313, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual / Justin McKinley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-01-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1893 (09/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as AARON’S BAIL BONDS, 757 Manzanita Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Aaron Stireman (1111 Fernwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Aaron Stireman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-02-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-022031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1894 (07/13/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as WOODLANDS WINDOW CLEANING, 649 Crystal Way, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Tevin Brown, Elizabeth Brown (649 Crystal Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Tevin Brown. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 0903-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1895 (01/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as TWENTY FATHOMS, 4345 Cayucos Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Blake Adams (4345 Cayucos Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / Blake Adams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-03-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1897 (06/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as MYSTIC BISCUIT TRADING, 756 Rosana Pl, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Kyle Taylor (756 Rosana Pl, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kyle Taylor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 09-03-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1896 (09/02/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as OPTICAL CONCEPTS, 889 Oak Park Blvd., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Lonson, Inc. (246 Alder St. Apt. C, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Lonson, Inc., Bryant Lonson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-03-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1901 (10/15/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as BROW THERAPY, 2040 Parker St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Candice Cleary (7587 Erhart Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Candice Cleary, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, MA Nelson, Deputy. Exp. 09-032031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is given that sealed bids will be received at the office 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered of the County Clerk-Recorder, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Business and Obispo, California 93408 before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October Professions Code section 7029.1, Public Contract Code section 22, 2026 (“Bid Deadline”), for the following public works 10164, or Public Contract Code section 20103.5, provided the project: Contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to OCEANO ELEMENTARY PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS Labor Code section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. CONTRACT NO. 300731 • This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and Bids will be opened and declared by the County ClerkRecorder at 3:15 p.m. on the bid opening date at 1055 Monterey enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408.

Bids must be submitted under sealed cover plainly marked as Any bid received at the office of the County Clerk-Recorder a bid and identified with the project number, the date and time of the County of San Luis Obispo at or after 3:00 p.m. on the for receipt of sealed bids, and the name of the bidder. date specified above will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. A bid received one second after 3:00 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 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 not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Bid. Documents.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the The Bid package (also referred to herein as the “Contract successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds Documents”) are posted on the County’s Purchasing website: withheld by County to ensure performance under the Contract https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/central-services/ or, in the alternative, request the County to make payment of purchasing-services/services/bid-rfp-opportunities retention to an escrow agent. Any changes, additions, or deletions to these Contract The successful bidder will be required to furnish the County Documents will be in the form of written addenda issued with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by the County. Any addenda will be posted on the website. by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Prospective bidders must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information at up to 5:00 p.m. the day Contract Price. before the prescribed date/time for submittal of bids. The Pursuant to Labor Code section 1770 et seq., the Contractor County is not responsible for the failure of any prospective and all Subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing bidder to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the become a part of this Bid. California Department of Industrial Relations and comply All bidders are required to acknowledge and confirm receipt with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, of every addendum in their bid proposal. but are not limited to the employment of apprentices, the All bidder Requests for Information must be submitted no later hours of labor, and the debarment of Contractors and than 3:00 p.m., 5 business days prior to the bid opening date. Subcontractors. The Director of the California Department of Requests submitted after said date may not be considered. All questions pertaining to the content of this invitation to Bid must Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage be made in writing through the Purchasing website. Questions rates. Copies are available at the DIR website, http://www.dir. and responses will be posted on the Purchasing website and ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. can be viewed by accessing the Invitation to Bid located at the Purchasing website. The identity of the entity submitting the Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions question will not be posted. The County reserves the right to On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive determine the appropriateness of comments / questions that Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against will be posted on the website. Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic The bidder must have either a Class A license or a Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. combination of Class C licenses that make up a majority of government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as the work at the time the Contract is awarded (Public Contract Code section 3300). When the bidder holds a combination well as any sanctions imposed under state law. Should the of Class C licenses, all work to be performed outside of the State or County determine Contractor is a target of Economic bidder’s license specialties, except work that is incidental Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with or supplemental to the licenses of the bidder, shall be sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for performed by licensed Subcontractors in compliance with the termination of this agreement. The County shall provide Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (Chapter 4 Contractor advance written notice of such termination, (commencing with section 4100) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a Public Contract Code). written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.1: of the County. • A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in the Bid Proposal, subject to the requirements By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis of Public Contract Code section 4104, or engage in the Obispo in their action on the 2nd day of June 2026. performance of this public works project, unless currently END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform work pursuant to Labor Code section October 1, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1902 (10/11/2016) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-1920 (09/08/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as APERIO PRESS, 2017 Andre Avenue, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Whitworth (2017 Andre Avenue, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual / Elizabeth Whitworth. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy. Exp. 09-032031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

The following person is doing business as APEX PREMIER PAINTING, 474 Callisto Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Roger Jose Funes Salas (474 Callisto Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Roger Jose Funes Salas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-08-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0908-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1904 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as GOODFELLOW POWER, 1327 Archer Street, Suite 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Live Oak Power, LLC (PO Box 598, Wenatchee, WA 98807). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Live Oak Power, LLC, Brian Gates, President, Goodfellow Bros. California LLC, Manager of Live Oak Power, LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0903-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, MA Nelson, Deputy. Exp. 09-03-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1905 (09/03/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as JACOB KENYON STUDIO, 460 Olive St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Jacob Kenyon Schmit (460 Olive St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual / Jacob Kenyon Schmit. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 09-032031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1916 (04/21/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as GIGI’S ORGANICS, 1185 Mission Street #842, San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County. Ana M Farnham (1185 Mission Street #842, San Miguel, CA 93451). This business is conducted by An Individual / Ana M Farnham. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-04-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 0904-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1923 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as BEE READY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, 9323 N Santa Margarita Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Chelsea Hall (PO Box 438, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual / Chelsea Hall. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-08-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-08-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1929 (09/01/2025) New Filing

The following person is doing business as JUNK IN THE TRUNK ESTATE SALES, 1429 Condor Ln., Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Ashlee Miller (1429 Condor Ln., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual / Ashlee Miller. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0909-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1932 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as SAVAGE SPIRITS, 2050 Spring St. Ste A, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Savage Spirits & Deli, Inc. (2050 Spring St. Ste A, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Savage Spirits & Deli, Inc., Menzer Jalhoum, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-09-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1934 (05/04/1981) New Filing

The following person is doing business as ARRE LAND COMPANY, 5550 Traffic Way #5, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Erick Sebastian Gomez (5550 Traffic Way #5, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / Erick Sebastian Gomez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-04-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 09-04-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

The following person is doing business as HAYWARD LUMBER COMPANY, HAYWARD LUMBER, 236 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406. San Luis Obispo County. Homer T. Hayward Lumber Co. (1511 Garden Road, Suite A300, Monterey, CA 93940). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Homer T. Hayward Lumber Co., Richard C. Ronan, Chief Financial Officer & Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0909-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1917 (08/23/2026) New Filing

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1935 (10/01/2016) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-1945 (09/10/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST RED CORAL SPA, 1248 E Grand Avenue, Suite G, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Aiyani Mersai (1002 Margarita Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Aiyani Mersai. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0909-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-09-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

The following person is doing business as TEAM-ADVOCACY NETWORK, 848 Covington Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Team-Properties LLC (PO Box 212, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Team-Properties LLC, Reginald D Johnson, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 09-102031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1936 (01/10/2017) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-1946 (07/05/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as 4G’S PLUMBING, 825 riverside Ave., Bldg B, Unit 5,E3, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Gilkey Plumbing, Inc. (c/o 4G’s Plumbing 179 Niblick Road #177, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Gilkey Plumbing, Inc., Brad Gilkey, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-09-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

The following person is doing business as PACIFIC AG ADVISORS, PACIFIC LOGISTICS, 1190 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Pacific AG Solutions, LLC (1190 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Pacific AG Solutions, LLC, George Salsa, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 09-10-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1937 (03/10/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as ZOBETO, 1385 Arbor Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Zobeto, Inc. (1385 Arbor Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Zobeto, Inc., Christie E. Cate, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-092031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1938 (09/04/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as JUNEPAUL, 1823 Kimberly Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel Paul Harris, Marilyn J Harris (1823 Kimberly Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Daniel P Harris. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-09-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1939 (03/09/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CHERRY CREATIVE STUDIO, 159 Stenner St. Apt. 3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Lina Tafurt (159 Stenner St. Apt. 3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Lina Tafurt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0909-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1947 (09/10/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as HOME & VINE INTERIORS, 2650 Creston Ridge Ln., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Nicole Merrill Design LLC (PO Box 656, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Nicole Merrill Design LLC, Nicole Merrill, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 09-10-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1948 (09/10/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST AGROFORESTRY, 1561 17th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Diego Dominguez (1561 17th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual / Diego Dominguez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-102031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1949 (09/10/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as SHOW PONY CUSTOM EVENTS, 1487 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Sewell (1487 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual / Elizabeth Sewell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-10-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF 2ND AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TINA MARLENE ELLIS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0282

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NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ERNEST LEO JAMES JR. DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 25PR-0283

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT BRUCE GIBSON DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0138

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT WILSON BULAT DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0308

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM GEORGE KENGEL DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0287

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BARBARA MATTHEWS aka JULIE MATTHEWS aka BARBARA BLANCHE MATTHEWS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0319

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: TINA MARLENE ELLIS A 2ND AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NICHOLAS VLAHOS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE 2ND AMENDED PETITION OF PROBATE requests that NICHOLAS VLAHOS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 3, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ERNEST LEO JAMES JR. AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ERIN LIANE KROUT AND TRAVIS MICHAEL JAMES in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE AMENDED PETITION OF PROBATE requests that ERIN LIANE KROUT AND TRAVIS MICHAEL JAMES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 17, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Nicholas Vlahos PMB 351_ 2373 NW 185th Ave. Hillsboro, OR 97124 971-271-4447 October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

Petitioner: Erin Liane Krout 179 G Street Cayucos, CA 93430 805-458-2132 October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1950 (09/10/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as BAYWOOD FAMOUS, 441 Manzanita Drive, Baywood-Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Baywood Famous LLC (441 Manzanita Drive, BaywoodLos Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Baywood Famous LLC, Shawn Ellis, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 09-102031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1952 (07/31/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as SLO BREEZE CLEANING, 2101 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Thamires JuliaoAlexander (2101 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Thamires Juliao-Alexander. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0910-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ROBERT BRUCE GIBSON A AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SCOTT CHARLES GIBSON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE AMENDED PETITION OF PROBATE requests that SCOTT CHARLES GIBSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 20, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Christian E. Iversen (State Bar No.: 66292) 605-13th Street Paso Robes, CA 93446 805-239-2130 September 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1961 (09/10/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as SUNNY RAY EVENTS, 345 Cerro Romauldo Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Kayla Cecena (345 Cerro Romauldo Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kayla Cecena. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-11-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-11-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ROBERT WILSON BULAT A AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEBRA TROUT in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE AMENDED PETITION OF PROBATE requests that DEBRA TROUT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person or via ZOOM at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Karen L. Scott, Esq. SBN 261586 Law Office of Karen L. Scott, APLC PO Box 383 Pismo Beach, CA 93448 805-574-7899 September 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1969 (09/10/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as LOUD LITTLE SPICES, 425 Fairview Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Made to Matter LLC (425 Fairview Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Made to Matter LLC, Sunni Vogel, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-11-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0911-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WILLIAM GEORGE KENGEL AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DANIEL SEVERO CORPUZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE AMENDED PETITION OF PROBATE requests that DANIEL SEVERO CORPUZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Daniel Severo Corpuz 1972 12th St. Los Osos, CA 93402 805-634-9270 October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1970 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as LIFE STAGES PLANNING, 2649 Orville Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Patrick Sparks (2649 Orville Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual / Patrick Sparks. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-14-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-14-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: BARBARA MATTHEWS aka JULIE MATTHEWS aka BARBARA BLANCHE MATTHEWS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL ACOSTA in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that MICHAEL ACOSTA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person or via ZOOM at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Law Offices of Johnson, Murphy, & Jones 928 W. Grand Ave. Grover Beach, CA 93433 805-489-4111 October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1971 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as MELLO SNOW ICE, 17 Chorro St., Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Evergreen Trading Group Inc. (136 Irish Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Evergreen Trading Group Inc., Liheng Yu, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-14-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-14-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID RICHARDS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0315

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DAVID RICHARDS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANN DODSON & THOMAS RICHARDS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that ANN DODSON & THOMAS RICHARDS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Douglas M. Buchanan 147241) PO Box 234 Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 805-541-6440 October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GLORIA G. DEAK DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0316 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: GLORIA G. DEAK A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EVA D. PECK in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that EVA D. PECK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Eva D. Peck - Self Represented 4715 Blue Sage Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-610-1398 September 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1975 (09/11/2026) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-1984 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as GOLDEN OWL STUDIO, 511 Pacific Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Francesca Moire Fasulo (511 Pacific Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual / Francesca Moire Fasulo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-14-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0914-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

The following person is doing business as SOLID ROCK CLEANING CO., 730 Anchor Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Leo De Jesus Neri (730 Anchor Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual / Leo De Jesus Neri. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-15-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0915-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAEL JAMES DURHAM DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0198 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MICHAEL JAMES DURHAM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ARLIS TRANMER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that ARLIS TRANMER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 20, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Chadwick Morabito (SBN: 355551) Law Office of Chad Morabito 1320 Van Beurden Drive, Suite 102 Los Osos, CA 93402 805-242-1223 September 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1986 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as LIONSTONE INTERNATIONAL, 4915 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. MPBS Operations LLC (4915 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / MPBS Operations LLC, Josh Baker, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-15-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0915-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SECOND AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KATHLEEN SHANK DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 25PR-0089 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: KATHLEEN SHANK A SECOND AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AARON SHANK in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE SECOND AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AARON SHANK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 17, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Brian Craig Kreowski, Esq. 158696 Shell Beach Law Group 1435 Shell Beach Road Shell Beach, CA 93449 805-773-5661 September 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1987 (09/15/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BZ DESIGN BUILD, 605 Lawrence Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-5613. San Luis Obispo County. Brett Zika (605 Lawrence Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 934015613). This business is conducted by An Individual / Brett Zika. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0915-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 09-15-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

Referee SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PASO ROBLES BRANCH THERESA BOWLDS, an individual, Plaintiff, VS. HARRY I MOREHEAD, III, an individual; VERONICA DOE, an individual, ANY AND ALL UNKOWN OCCUPANTS, and DOES 1 Through 30, inclusive, Defendants. Case No. 23CVP-0337 Assigned to: Honorable Michael C. Kelley NOTICE OF REFEREE’S PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND HEARING ON PETITION FOR CONFIRMATION OF SALE HEARING ON REPORT OF SALE: Date: October 13, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Dept. 2 (Paso Robles)

SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Robert K. Ellis dba Gemini Framing and DOES 1 through 20 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: Homer T. Hayward Lumber Co., a California Corporation CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0271

Notice is hereby given that a Lien Sale will be held online at BID13. com beginning October 8th, 2026. The goods scheduled for auction are located at Broad Street Storage 4880 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. This auction is to satisfy the lien(s) on the property stored at the address above in the unit(s) listed below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Rachael Younger - D36 Cristian Bingham - C22 Sarah Jones - D39 Theresa Kerns - A100 John Salter - D92

All units must be paid for at the time of sale. Credit/Debit Card only will be accepted. Cleaning deposit can be paid in cash. The landlord reserves the right to bid on the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is”; and must be removed within 48 hours of the sale. Buyers must provide a current, original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at the time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party. October 1, 2026 NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21701-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. “SuperStorage”, 2050 22nd St. Oceano, CA 93445 will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after October 6th 2026, on or after 9:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auctions are to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com. Shawn Davis (8X10) Diane Taylor (5X9)

Notice is given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. “SuperStorage”, (formerly known as (Local-Lockit) at 884 Farroll Rd. Grover Beach, CA 93433 will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after Sept 6th, 2026 on or after 10:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com. Robert Aguilar (10X5) Rodney Sullender (10X8) Mary Ehensstanavage (20X8) Lennie Bragg (15X8) Adderly Gaspar Cervantes (10X8) Amber Escobedo (8X8) Purchases must be paid for at the time of sale in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. The sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser reserves the right to bid. Dated Aug 21st, 2026 To view items and units up for auction, go to StorageTreasures.com Auction by StorageTreasures.com Phone (855)722-8853 Auctioneer License: 3112562 Bond# SuperStorage (805) 481-1010 Ad to run Sept 24th, and Oct 1st, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV0550

The following person is doing business as MOJO’S COFFEE, MOJO’S VILLAGE CAFE, 2320 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Mojo’s LLC (2320 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Mojo’s LLC, Joshua Peeters, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-17-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-17-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Patricia Ann Panella filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ryan Michael DiLullo Maser aka Ryder Michael DiLullo aka Ryder Maser to PROPOSED NAME: Ryder Michael Maser THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 14, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D4, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: August 27, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

Purchases must be paid for at time of sale in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser reserves the right to bid. Dated August 21, 2026 Auction by StorageTreasures.com Phone (855)722-8853 Auctioneer License: 3112562 SuperStorage (805) 474-4445 Ad to run September 24th, and October 1st, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1994 (07/14/2026) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-1998 (11/01/2020) New Filing

The following person is doing business as CULTIVATE RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEMS, 870 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Purlieu Landscapes, Inc. (870 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Purlieu Landscapes, Inc., Taylor Boyle, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0917-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 09-17-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1999 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as DISTATSIOS RISTORANTE, 590 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Kenneth Charles MacMillan, Mark David MacMillan (590 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A General Partnership / Kenneth Charles MacMillan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-17-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-17-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Paul F. Ready, as Referee appointed in the above-captioned proceeding, will sell under the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned, subject to confirmation by the Court on October 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Department 2, located at 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, California, the following real property known as 4169 Stagecoach Canyon Road, Santa Margarita, CA, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, APN 070-201-002, and believed to be more particularly described as follows (hereinafter referred to as the “PROPERTY”): The southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 22, township 29 South, range 14 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, according to the official plat of the survey of said land filed in the District Land Office on September 11, 1880. EXCEPT therefrom that portion of said land described as follows: BEGINNING at the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of said Section 22; thence south 93 feet to a point; thence west 685 feet to a point; thence north 93 feet to a point; thence east 685 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. APN: 070-201-002 The proposed sale is subject to current taxes, covenants and conditions, restrictions, rights, rights of way and existing encumbrances of record. The proposed sale price is Three Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Dollars ($382,000.00). Initial minimum overbid of Four Hundred One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($401,6000.00) [See: C.C.P. §873.740] with a minimum nonrefundable down payment of three percent (3%) of the final purchase price being immediately due upon Court confirmation. The remaining purchase price shall be paid in cash on close of escrow not later than ten (10) days after entry of the order confirming this sale. The Referee retains the right to reject any and all bids. The sale is made without representations or warranties (except as to title) and is considered an “As-Is” sale. All due diligence shall be completed by prospective bidders before the hearing on this proposed sale. Contact the Referee or his realtor to obtain bid forms, which must be signed by the confirmed Buyer at the hearing on this proposed sale. Prior to bidding, prospective bidders must provide the Referee with proof of ability to complete the purchase within the allotted time. Please direct inquires to Paul F. Ready, Farmer & Ready, 1254 Marsh Street, Post Office Box 1443, San Luis Obispo, California, (805) 541-1626, or Ms. Alicia DiGrazia or Mr. Wade Taylor, Remax Parkside Real Estate, 711 12th Street, Paso Robles, California (805) 835-3373. FARMER & READY BY: /S/ Paul F. Ready Referee Dated: September 15, 2026 September 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond in 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0271 The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 1050 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Farmer & Ready 1254 Marsh Street, PO Box 1443 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 805-541-1626 Date: 04/29/2026 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk, Matthew Zepeda Money, Deputy Clerk September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2000 (04/28/1997) New Filing

The following person is doing business as FORTRESS-SECURE MINI-STORAGE, 2175 Willow Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Plastino Interests, Inc. (11777 Suey Creek Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Partnership / Plastino Interests, Inc., Todd J. Plastino, President, GP of Plastino III, L.P. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-17-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-17-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2006 (09/22/2021) New Filing

The following person is doing business as MORRO PALMS CENTER, 4915 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Morro Palms LP, Jeanne Helphenstine, Trustee of the Jeanne (4915 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Joint Venture / D. Michael Patrick, General Partner of Morro Palms LP. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-18-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-18-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-2010 (09/18/2026) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-2024 (11/01/2016) New Filing

The following person is doing business as CARLSON CRIMINAL DEFENSE, 890 Osos Street, Suite H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Law Offices of John County. Carlson, P.C. (890 Osos Street, Suite H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Law Offices of John C. Carlson, P.C., John Carlson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0918-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-18-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

The following person is doing business as ATASCADERO WEB DESIGN, 9237 Santa Margarita Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. John Nevill Joyner (9237 Santa Margarita Road, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / John Nevill Joyner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-22-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-22-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-2027 (01/01/2026) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-2012 (09/18/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as INVISION REAL ESTATE, 1303 E Grand Ave. Ste. 201, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Aaron David Peck (1303 E Grand Ave. Ste. 201H, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Aaron David Peck. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-18-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-182031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2013 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as CARY WATSON MUSIC, 5310 Honda Ave. Apt. A, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Cary Watson (5310 Honda Ave. Apt. A, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / Cary Watson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-21-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0921-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2016 (09/19/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as 7AM APPRAISALS, 2231 Canyon Circle Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Diego E Marquez (2231 Canyon Circle Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Diego E Marquez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-21-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 09-21-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2017 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as WILD LILY FLORAL STUDIO, 1445 Prefumo Canyon Road, #4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Lily Anna Jaynes (1445 Prefumo Canyon Road, #4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Lily Ann Jaynes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-21-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0921-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as THE LAST CHAPTER, 540 Ocean View Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Nancy J Allison (540 Ocean View Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Nancy J Allison. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-22-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-22-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2029 (09/16/2019) New Filing

The following person is doing business as ESTERO GLASS, 1560 Main Street, Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Construction, Inc. (11030 Santa Rita Rd., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Construction, Inc., Ross Selkirk, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-22-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-22-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2030 (09/01/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as PARKSIDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 711 12th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. RCA Properties, Inc. (711 12th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / RCA Properties, Inc., Jeanette Lopez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-22-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-22-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2031 (09/01/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as ALAMAR HOME DESIGN, 9976 Flyrod Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Pacheco Management CA LLC (9976 Flyrod Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Pacheco Management CA LLC, Chelsea Pacheco, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0923-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 LEGAL NOTICES T.S. No.: 26-41004 A.P.N.: 068-275-002 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/30/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: Benjamin Andrew Mills, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: Vylla Solutions, LLC Recorded 5/12/2004 as Instrument No. 2004040612 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California , Described as follows: As more fully described in the Deed of Trust Date of Sale: 10/20/2026 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: In the Breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Bldg. located at 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $294,271.16 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2481 NUTMEG AVENUE MORRO BAY, CA 93442 A.P.N.: 068-275-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You

LEGAL NOTICES will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (949) 776-4697 or visit this Internet Web site https:// prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 26-41004. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (949) 7764697, or visit this internet website https://prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 26-41004 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide information, documentation and/ or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed upon sale will be issued for covered transfers. The Buyer may be required to pay charges associated with the gathering and reporting of information to FinCEN. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/ anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estatetransfers and https://www.fincen. gov/rre-faqs#D_5 Date: 9-21-2026 Vylla Solutions, LLC 500 N. State College Blvd., Suite 1030 Orange, CA 92868 Automated Sale Information: (949) 776-4697 or https://prestigepostandpub.com/ for NON-SALE information: 888313-1969 LaTedran Franklin, Trustee Sales Specialist PPP #26-010359 September 24, October 1, & 8, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2033 (06/01/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as DRYER PROS, 2705 McMillan Ave., Suite 140, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. SLO Dryer Vent Cleaning LLC (2705 McMillan Ave., Suite 140, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / SLO Dryer Vent Cleaning LLC, Gary Kibbe, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-23-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2043 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as FAIRY TALES STYLING CREATIONS, 315 South St. #301, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Adaliz RuizDiaz (315 South St. #301, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Adaliz Ruiz-Diaz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-24-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-2034 (09/23/2026) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-2044 (09/24/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as GIMME SHELTER PROPERTIES, 155 San Antonio Street, Avila beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Cynthia Bechtel (2562 Portola Way, Sacramento, CA 95818), Craig Canfield (883 Venable Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A Trust / Cynthia Bechtel, Trustee of Cindy Bechtel Trust. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0923-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

The following person is doing business as MID-AMERICA GOLF AND LANDSCAPE, MID-STATE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION, 730 Brookhill Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446-3617. San Luis Obispo County. Janice Van Bever (730 Brookhill Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446-3617). This business is conducted by An Individual / Janice Van Bever. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-24-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

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FILE NO. 20262039(09/23/2026)New Filing The following person is doing business as CAMBRIA FITNESS CENTER, 4070 West Street, Suite B, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. McCain Physical Therapy, Inc. (900 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / McCain Physical Therapy, Inc., Tiffany McCain, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 09-232031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2040 (12/22/2020) New Filing

The following person is doing business as GOLDEN ANCHOR GROUP, ON-THE-GO NOTARY SERVICES, GOLDEN ANCHOR REALTY, 2671 Tree Trap Rd., Bradley, CA 93426. San Luis Obispo County. Golden Anchor Group (92671 Tree Trap Rd., Bradley, CA 93426). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Golden Anchor Group, Debra M Garcia, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-232031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-2048 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SEA GLASS SALON, 1002 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Tammy Alice Dalcin, Jessica Lyn Daniels (1002 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A General Partnership / Jessica Lyn Daniels. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0924-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2049(N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as R.R. NASTE EUROPEAN, 2660 Nutmeg Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Robert Richard Naste (2660 Nutmeg Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual / Robert Richard Naste. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-242031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

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FILE NO. 20262042(09/21/2026)New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-2054 (07/05/2015) New Filing

The following person is doing business as VICTORY HEALTH COACHING, 2785 River Rd., Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Victory Health Coaching LLC (2785 River Rd., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Victory Health Coaching LLC, Kessler Smith, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0924-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

The following person is doing business as YOUNG’S GUNSMITHING, 2815 Mesa Alta Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Kevin J Young (22815 Mesa Alta Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kevin J Young. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-28-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0928-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 20262058(09/28/2026)New Filing The following person is doing business as STITCH STRUCKED, 13000 Atascadero Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Kennedy Fenske (13000 Atascadero Road, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kennedy Fenske. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-28-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 09-28-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2059 (N/A) New Filing

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2072 (09/29/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as HOLY AND HEALED TRAIL BLAZERS, ALL CLEAR MOBILE TEST, 208 Cardinal Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Mesha Woodland (208 Cardinal Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Mesha Woodland. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-29-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2077(N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as 805 COASTAL TOURS, 9200 Carmelita Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Kevin Swift (9200 Carmelita Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kevin Swift. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-28-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0928-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

The following person is doing business as FIRST PERSON AGENCY, 952 Seabright Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. James Wesley Love (952 Seabright Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / James Wesley Love. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0929-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV0556

FILE NO. 2026-2062 (09/28/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as BACK BAY COOKIES, 524 Manzanita Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Teresa Jean Jensen, Gary Lee Jensen (524 Manzanita Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Teresa Jean Jensen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0928-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-28-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2065 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as CAMPUSLOCAL, 254 Ocean View Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Luke Reilly, Hailey Ferris (254 Ocean View Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A General Partnership / Luke Reilly. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-28-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-28-2031. October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV0601

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Betty Lou Buchanan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Betty Lou Buchanan to PROPOSED NAME: Betty Lou Robbins THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 29, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 14, 2026 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Julie Marie Boaz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Julie Marie Boaz to PROPOSED NAME: Julia Marie Boaz THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 22, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 2, 2026 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV0576

To all interested persons: Petitioner: John Gregory Jacobson and Tiffany Michelle Jacobson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Oliver Hulle Jacobson to PROPOSED NAME: Oliver Hull Jacobson THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 14, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D4, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 1, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0612

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0362

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Marcus Ulysses Rudnick filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Marcus Ulysses Rudnick to PROPOSED NAME: Marcus Ulysses Rudnick Herzberg THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 4, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 4, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 22, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0346

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Brittney Jean Hellesen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Kamdon Michael Walters to PROPOSED NAME: Kamdon Michael Hellesen THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 14, 2026, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: August 24, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0352

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Mynah Rose King Castillejo on behalf of Logan Elizabeth Rose Castillejo, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Logan Elizabeth Rose Castillejo to PROPOSED NAME: Elina Juliet Carli Rose Elizabeth King Lisa Renee Faith Castillejo THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 28, 2026, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 8, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Tara Michele Winsor by H.S. Winsor and W.E. Winsor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Tara Michele Winsor to PROPOSED NAME: Sloane Isabel Winsor THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 4, 2026, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 9, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT MAIN COURTHOUSE -PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Probate Code Section 19050) Attorney for Petitioner, CARLA CANBY In Re: The Musalo Trust Dated January 11, 2000 Case No. 26PR-0320

Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of Barbara Jean Musalo, decedent that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the San Luis Obispo Superior Court, 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 and mail or deliver a copy to Carla Canby, Trustee of The Musalo Trust, Dated January 11, 2000 of which the Decedent, Barbara Jean Musalo, was the Settlor, addressed to Carla Canby, Trustee, c/o Heather M. Weare, Esq. 301 South Miller Street, Suite 116, Santa Maria, CA 93454, within four months after September 15, 2026 or if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 30 days after the date of this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code Section 19103. A claim form may be obtained from the Court Clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Dated: September 15, 2026 /s/Carla Canby, Trustee of The Musalo Trust October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

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NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE AND MEASURE TO BE VOTED UPON

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED BIDS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 29, 2026 for performing work as follows:

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE BELLO RESERVOIR LINER AND COVER REPLACEMENT PROJECT A non-mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Please meet promptly at the Judkins Middle School lower parking lot located off Bello and Main Streets. The City of Pismo Beach is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm to provide Construction Management, Inspection, and Administration Services for the Bello Reservoir Liner and Cover Replacement Project. The project consists of removing the existing floating cover at Bello Reservoir, completing minor concrete repairs to the reservoir floor, and furnishing and installation of a new conductive underlayment, Enviro Liner 6040 geomembrane liner system, and CSPE floating cover system. 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 Proposal 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 KIRKWOOD CITY CLERK

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED BIDS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 29, 2026 for performing work as follows: BELLO RESERVOIR LINER AND COVER REPLACEMENT PROJECT A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Please meet promptly at the Judkins Middle School lower parking lot located off Bello and Main Streets. The project consists of removal and disposal of the existing floating cover system; cleaning and preparation of the exposed concrete reservoir surfaces; minor concrete crack and construction joint repairs; removal and replacement of the existing 12-inch reservoir fill pipe and fittings with new C900 PVC pipe and fittings; furnishing and installation of a new reservoir liner system, conductive underlayment, and floating flexible membrane cover system; liner leak testing; disinfection; and all incidental and appurtenant work required for a complete installation. Before submitting bids, Contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the Laws of the State of California. Accordingly, the successful Bidder shall possess a Class A, General Engineering, Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded. All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this Bid on the City’s e-Procurement Portal. Bids must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids.

October 1 & 8, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Pismo Beach on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to appear on the ballot in the following order: For Mayor: Vote for one (1) • Scott A. Newton • Shelby Bowen • Cynthia Replogle For Member of the City Council: Vote for no more than two (2) • Manuel Olivas • Gianni Scangarello • Clare Malone Prichard

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

• Stacy Inman NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the following measure is to be voted on at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Pismo Beach on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. CITY OF PISMO BEACH MEASURE E-26 Four-Year Mayoral Terms Measure. Shall the measure changing the Mayor’s term of office to four years, beginning with the term elected on November 7, 2028, be adopted?

PROPOSED BOUNDARY AMENDMENT TO COUNTY SERVICE AREA 7A

YES

Date & Time of Hearing: November 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. To determine the placement of any of these items on a specific agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

NO

Hearing Location: County of San Luis Obispo, Board of Supervisors Chambers 1055 Monterey Street, Room D170 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Dear Property Owner or Tenants:

Dated: October 1, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on November 3, 2026, to consider a proposed amendment to the boundary of County Service Area 7, Zone A (CSA 7A), which provides wastewater collection and treatment services to portions of the Oak Shores community near Lake Nacimiento.

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J)

The proposed boundary amendment would add one parcel, Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 012-201029, located at 8142 Smith Point Road, to the CSA 7A wastewater service boundary. The parcel is currently located within County Service Area 7 (CSA 7), but outside the CSA 7A wastewater service boundary.

For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 805-773-7003 or elections@pismobeach.org, or visit www.pismobeach.org/elections. Erica Kirkwood, City Clerk

October 1 & 8, 2026

ERICA KIRKWOOD CITY CLERK

CA EC §12110—§12111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMPLETON COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Templeton Community Services District will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to consider proposed annual adjustments to the water, wastewater, fire and parks and recreation development impact fees (DIFs) for the Templeton Community Services District (TCSD or District). Development impact fees are one-time fees paid by new development connecting to public facilities. The proposed annual adjustments to the DIFs are based on annual change in the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index, 20 Cities Average. All interested parties are invited to join the meeting in-person, or call in via Zoom to participate in the hearing, provide comments, or be heard: Public Call in # to Participate is as follows: ZOOM Phone #: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 818 3946 8311 Passcode: 511017 Or Join the Zoom Meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81839468311?pwd=HVXknB5g6791FTXC0PE JcH7a8RTZga.1 At the public hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the District will consider any and all comments and objections to the proposed amendment. If approved, the proposed increases are anticipated to become effective as of January 1, 2027. Any person interested in this matter is invited to attend the public hearing. If there are any questions concerning the proposed adjustments or the public hearing, please contact the District office at (805) 434-4900. October 1 & 8, 2026

TO:

ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: $1,417.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on September 3, 2026, the abovedescribed property was seized at or near 900 Park St, Paso Robles, CA, 93446 by Paso Robles Police Department, in connection with, to wit, violations of section 11351 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $1,417.00. 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.

Based on review of historical Tract 381 mapping and sewer planning documents, the parcel appears to have been excluded from the wastewater service boundary despite being incorporated into the original sewer infrastructure planning for the surrounding Oak Shores area. Existing wastewater collection infrastructure is located within Smith Point Road adjacent to the parcel. The proposed boundary amendment would align the CSA 7A wastewater service boundary with the existing infrastructure planning for the parcel. Any future development of the parcel and connection to the CSA 7A wastewater system would remain subject to all applicable County permitting, environmental review, and utility connection requirements. Public Hearing and Protests The Board of Supervisors initiated proceedings for the proposed boundary amendment pursuant to Government Code Section 25217 et seq. On November 3, 2026, at a public hearing, the Board will consider the proposed boundary amendment and any protests submitted in accordance with Government Code Section 25217.1. Written protests may be submitted to: County of San Luis Obispo Administrative Office Attn: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 1055 Monterey Street, Room D430 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Written protests should identify the property affected and clearly state the property owner’s opposition to the proposed boundary amendment. Written protests must be received prior to the conclusion of the public hearing to be considered as part of the protest proceedings. Interested people may also attend the public hearing and provide comments regarding the proposed boundary amendment. If a majority protest does not exist at the conclusion of the hearing, the Board of Supervisors may adopt a resolution amending the CSA 7A boundary to include APN 012-201-029.

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.

For questions regarding the proposed boundary amendment, please contact: Wastewater Utilities (805) 781–5252.

DATED: September 25, 2026

DATED: September 30, 2026

DAN DOW District Attorney Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

MATTHEW PONTES, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: Niki Martin Deputy Clerk October 1, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACITON / PUBLIC HEARING WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN Friday, October 16, 2026 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 Joshua Morris to convert and renovate an existing 1,659-square-foot prefabricated metal barn into a winery and tasting room with an annual production capacity of 5,000 cases of wine. The project includes interior and exterior improvements, installation of plumbing fixtures and finishes, construction of an ADA-accessible path to the main entrance, and development of an access road and fire turnaround for emergency vehicles. The project is located at 6320 Vineyard Drive, approximately 4.5 miles west of the community of Templeton, within the Agriculture land use category in the Adelaida sub-area of the North County Planning Area. Also to be considered is the determination that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303 (Class 3, New Construction of Small Structures) and 15061(b)(3) (General Rule Exemption) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the project may have a significant effect on the environment (ED 26-0125). County File Number: N-DRC2026-00008 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 039-061-032 Date Accepted: 8/7/2026 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 (PDH) - 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 Blake Maule, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-4163. 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 10/9/2026 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on N-DRC2026-00008.” 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. Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Department Hearing October 1, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACITON / PUBLIC HEARING WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN Friday, November 6, 2026 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 JR and Jayme Shannon for a Minor Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2025-00035) to allow demolition of an existing one-story approximately 1,600 square-foot single-family residence and approximately 575 square-foot attached two-car garage, and construction of a new two-story approximately 4,633 square-foot singlefamily residence, a 692 square-foot attached two-car garage, and 928 square feet of deck areas. The existing staircase and impermeable front concrete patio located within the bluff-front setback will remain, with the patio resurfaced and guardrails replaced pursuant to CZLUO Section 23.04.118.c. Blufftop Setbacks, Exceptions. The existing sea wall will also be retained. The project would result in the disturbance of approximately 5,600 square feet of the 6,940 square-foot parcel. The proposed project is within the Residential Single-Family land use category and is located at 8 Ocean Front Lane, in the Community of Cayucos. The site is in the Estero Planning Area of the Coastal Zone. Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: C-DRC2025-00035 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 064-102-027 Date Accepted: 5/11/2026 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 (PDH) - 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 10/30/2026 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on C-DRC2025-00035.” 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 October 1, 2026

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

Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to establish animal keeping as an accessory use to a residence. The request is part of the residents’ participation in the 4-H Youth Development Program and will allow for a limited number of livestock on the property solely for 4-H agricultural education (P26-0103, CUP 26-08).

1.

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

Lillian Larsen Elementary School Temporary Relocatable Classrooms

Project Description: Request for a two-year time extension

2.

of the entitlements for Planned Development 22-08, for construction of a 135-unit multi-family residential project (TEX 26-06, PD 22-08, P26-0109).

Applicant:

Red Tail Land Development, LLC

Location:

709 Rolling Hills Road (APN: 009-641-050)

Notice is hereby given that the governing board of the San Miguel Joint Union School District will receive sealed bids for the following project 3514-05-ED26:

The Project consists of:

Two Relocatable Classrooms, Electrical Connection Feeds, Telecomm and Fire Alarm Connections / Recabling, Exterior Lighting, Access Improvements, Pedestrian Flatwork, Exterior Paint, Storm Drains. To bid on this Project, the Bidder is required to possess one or more of the following State of California contractors’ license(s):

CEQA Determination: The City Council adopted Resolution

23-038 approving Mitigated Negative Declaration SCH #2023030497 for the project. No subsequent environmental review is necessary because the time extension would not result in any significant impacts not considered in the approved MND. There is no substantial evidence in the record suggesting any of the criteria set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15162 is met, and accordingly, no subsequent environmental review is necessary.

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CEQA Determination: Staff recommends the Planning Commission determine the project is exempt from environmental review as a class 3 categorical exemption for new construction of small structures pursuant to the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), § 15303. Hearing Date:

The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on October 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

Residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide public comment via phone and/or to listen to the meeting. If calling in and listening, press *1 at any point to speak to the call screener if needed. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting and remain open throughout the meeting to ensure the opportunity to comment on each item heard by the Commission, other than brief reports and announcements by staff or the Commission.

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The Bidder’s license(s) must remain active and in good standing throughout the term of the Contract. 3.

To bid on this Project, the Bidder is required to be registered as a public works contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to the Labor Code.

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Contract Documents will be available on or after October 1, 2026, for review at the District Facilities Office, and may be downloaded from the District’s website, www. sanmiguelschools.org, using the “Facilities, Project Bid Manuals” link. In addition, Contract Documents are available for bidders’ review at the following builders’ exchanges:

The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on October 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

Residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide public comment via phone and/ or to listen to the meeting. If calling in and listening, press *1 at any point to speak to the call screener if needed. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting and remain open throughout the meeting to ensure the opportunity to comment on each item heard by the Commission, other than brief reports and announcements by staff or the Commission.

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

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

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

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

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

October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026

t n e m y o l p m PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings may be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube. com/CityofSanLuisObispo. 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 advisorybodies@slocity.org. CONSENT ITEMS:

• General Plan Conformity Review for the proposed partial easement abandonment at 311 Longview Lane. The project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption (§15061(b) (3)); Project Address: 311 Longview Lane; Case #: STAB-0287-2026; Zone: R-2; Sterling Twisselman, applicant. Contact: Ivana Gomez, Associate Planner – 805-781-7147 – igomez@slocity.org

ORDINANCE NO. 26-04

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 93.05 (HOURS OF USE) OF CHAPTER 93 (PARKS AND RECREATION) OF ARTICLE IX (GENERAL REGULATIONS) TO ESTABLISH HOURS FOR SPORT COURTS AND PLAYGROUNDS AT CITY PARKS. WHEREAS, Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX, Chapter 93, Section 93.05 prohibits persons from being in any park or facility between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.; and WHEREAS, on July 27, 2026, the City Council heard concerns from residents who live near parks with active sport courts and playgrounds indicating that use in early morning and late evening hours was disruptive; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to prohibit persons from being at any sport court or playground within parks between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to prevent undue noise disruptions to residences neighboring parks; WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted a resolution to remove the job classification of Parks and Recreation Program Director and replace it with the job classification of Community Services Supervisor, and the City wishes to amend Section 93.05 to reflect this change; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Grover Beach as follows: SECTION 1. Section 93.05 (“Hours of Use”) of Chapter 93 (“Parks and Recreation”) of Article IX (“General Regulations”) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as shown on the attached Exhibit A. SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance is held invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remainder of the Ordinance if such invalid portion thereof had been deleted. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its final passage. SECTION 4. PUBLICATION. Within fifteen (15) days after passage, the City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

ED HELP WANT o Wanted

• General Plan Conformity Review for the proposed transfer of 1.21 acres of property at 1134 and 1144 Monterey Street (APN 002-326-021) from the County of San Luis Obispo to the State of California, acting through the Judicial Council of California, for development of a new five-story, 145,000-square-foot courthouse with 12 courtrooms (the “Courthouse Project”). The site is currently improved with a 17,982-square-foot County building used for office, garage/warehouse, and storage space along with parking. The disposition qualifies for the infill development exemption under CEQA Guidelines §15332 and the common-sense exemption under §15061(b)(3), and is consistent with the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared by the Judicial Council of California for the Courthouse Project (State Clearinghouse Number 2025050800); Project Address: 1134 & 1144 Monterey Street; Case #: GENP-06872026; Zone: Retail Commercial (C-R); County of San Luis Obispo, applicant.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 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: 2025 Ocean Boulevard Applicant: City of Pismo Beach Project No.: P26-000084 Description: Coastal Development Permit for repair and enlargement of footings for the Vista Del Mar beach access stairway, and Categorical Exemption No. 2026-020. The project is located within the Coastal Zone and is appealable to the Coastal Commission. APN 010-234-001.

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider making recommendations regarding an Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Conceptual Master Development Plan, Phase 1 Development Plan, Oak Tree Removal Permit, and Development Agreement for the following project: Project Description: The Landing Paso Robles The project proposes the development of a 139.18-acre± project site. The project is expected to be constructed in two phases. The initial development phase would include 50.44± acres of the project site and developed with a 310,800-square-foot cold storage warehouse (one of two warehouse buildings proposed as part of a Development Plan), up to 350 rooms of transient lodging and conference center, 63,000 square feet of industrial park maker space and retail uses, and an 11.60-acre stormwater basin. Future development would include development of the remaining 88.74± acres of the project site with up to 1,057,920 square feet of retail, industrial park (including the second 310,800-square-foot warehouse proposed as part of the specific Development Plan), office, and other visitor-serving uses.

Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding repair and minor additions to an existing public pathway involving no significant expansion of use. B. Address: 107 Indio Applicant: Mike Kyle Project No.: P26-000080 Description: Coastal Development Permit and Architectural Review Permit for deck addtions, reconstruction of a room entryway, and remodel of an existing residence, and Categorical Exemption No. 2026-023. The project is located within the Coastal Zone and is appealable to the Coastal Commission. APN 010-205-006. Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding minor additions to an existing structure. 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 October 8, 2026. 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 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 Commission Clerk 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 Commission Clerk Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@pismobeach.org or 805-773-4658. Brianna Whisenhunt Commission Clerk October 1, 2026

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The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on October 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

Residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/ youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide public comment via phone and/or to listen to the meeting. If calling in and listening, press *1 at any point to speak to the call screener if needed. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting and remain open throughout the meeting to ensure the opportunity to comment on each item heard by the Commission, other than brief reports and announcements by staff or the Commission. Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the City Clerk, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission. Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970. October 1, 2026

FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 1

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny Homework: What’s a great thing about you that no one knows? tinyurl.com/b7b7b7b ARIES

(March 21-April 19): Orchids may lure pollinating insects with ingenious illusions rather than nectar. Some mimic the look or fragrance of other flowers. Others resemble female insects so convincingly that hopeful males unknowingly assist with pollination. From this, we might conclude that nature can be as duplicitous as humans. But rather than being bummed out by the facts of life, let’s use this as a lesson for you to wield in the coming days. Appearances can be deceiving—for both better and worse. If a situation initially seems disappointing or confusing, linger before drawing conclusions. Likewise, if something looks irresistibly attractive at first glance, investigate further. I predict your intuition will be extra skilled at distinguishing authentic richness from glamorous distraction.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): I propose we make 93-year-old Taurus musician Willie Nelson your patron saint and role model for the foreseeable future. Earthy, unflappable, and unhurried, he has kept making his distinctive, soulful music for over 70 years, devoted all the while to the land and the people who work it. He has never pushed to sound like anyone else; he has patiently, inexorably become more fully himself. It’s your birthright to live like Nelson, Taurus, with a steady, sensual, enduring devotion to what you love. In the coming weeks, I invite you to tend to your deepest roots.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): I may be preaching to the choir here, but there’s a fun kind of magic that thrives when you decline to be consistent. You Geminis are least likely, of all the signs, to exhaust yourself in trying to maintain a unified selfpresentation. Like the Gemini poet Walt Whitman, you’re often pleased with the fact that you contain multitudes. It’s a potential superpower! The you who loves solitude and the you who craves connection can both be true. The skeptic and the mystic can coexist in the same nervous system. Your assignment: Honor three contradictory impulses without trying to make them coherent. You’re boisterously excused from having to make too much sense.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): In certain caves, like the Cave of the Crystals in Naica, Mexico, crystals grow to astonishing sizes. Why? Because the environment remains stable for thousands of years, with steady temperatures, minimal disturbances, and slow mineral flow. Under these stable conditions, ordinary molecules assemble into lavish structures. I believe you’re cultivating a similar sanctuary, Cancerian, as you invoke the powers of steadiness and devoted dedication. Even if progress appears slow, the underlying process is gradually generating a beautiful strength and/or lasting treasure. Now’s a good time to redouble your faith in your good work.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): The cosmic powers have granted you a license to be magnificent. Not arrogant, please note, but majestic, resplendent, and marvelous. You know the difference, right? Arrogance is parasitic, demanding that everyone reflects your glory back at you. Magnificence is expansive, making everyone feel more vital and attuned to their own splendor. The second option is far more nutritious and delicious for you in the long run. In the coming eons, and especially now, I hope you’ll be lavish with your praise and generous with your attention. Glow and dazzle in ways that inspire others to glow and dazzle.

VIRGO

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(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A Zen teaching says, “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” But being the post-Zen teacher I am, I protest and say, “No, the chopping and the carrying are the enlightenment. There is no separate ‘after.’” The sacred is always lurking in the mundane, disguised as ordinary tasks. And you Virgos are potentially the zodiac’s supreme master of this controversial truth. Others may chase after astral bling and transcendent glitter, but you know that divinity lives in the earthy details that

are right in front of you. That’s how you transmute seemingly unremarkable stuff into the sublime. It’s time to wield your superpower to the hilt, please!

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Let’s make Libran writer Ursula K. Le Guin your patron saint. She believed that any human arrangement, however permanent it seems, was made by people and can therefore be unmade and remade by people. The divine right of kings once seemed eternal and inevitable, she liked to remind us. Be like her in the coming weeks, Libra. Refuse to accept that the way things are is the way they must continue to be. Imagine more beautiful, more just, and more loving arrangements in every area of your life, including your relationships, your work, and your inner life. Then take three steps toward making it so.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Volcanologists distinguish between two different eruptions. In the effusive type, lava flows slowly and steadily, while the explosive eruptions eject material fast and hard. What does this have to do with you? In my astrological estimation, you currently contain building pressures that need release. Here’s the good news: You can maneuver yourself in the direction of effusive expression and thereby make the explosive kind unnecessary. So my advice is to find small, controllable outlets for what’s gathering inside you. Don’t wait until the only option is a massive, sudden discharge.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll flourish in the coming years if you ask daring questions and befriend sweet ambivalence and welcome adorable uncertainty. You’ll stumble upon weird but interesting success and project potent authenticity if you let your curiosity lead you to situations outside of your cozy bubbles and velvet ruts. On the other hand, you’ll flounder if you cling to folk wisdom foisted on you by the algorithms, treat all your opinions as facts, or pretend you always know what the fuck is going on in this dazzling mess of a world. Keep it generous and exploratory, Sagittarius. Seek out wide-ranging conversationalists and playful skeptics.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A river delta is where a river finally meets the sea. Instead of arriving as one bold channel, it fans out into dozens of branching streams, depositing the rich silt it has carried for many miles. Deltas are fertile places because of everything the river gathered along the way and finally lays down. You’re approaching a metaphorical delta, Capricorn. All the experiences, emotions, and impressions you’ve been carrying are ready to be released and turned into fertile ground. Abundance wants to grow from all you’ve gathered.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the 17th century, Aquarian astronomer Johannes Hevelius mapped the moon with surprising accuracy. Yet he worked with funky homemade telescopes perched on a homemade observatory that he built on the rooftops of his three connected houses. I recommend you borrow his approach, Aquarius. You might feel tempted to postpone action until conditions are ideal, but I hope you’ll begin with what you already possess. Prediction: As you proceed, your tools and strategies will evolve. Momentum will become one of your key resources.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): In traditional Chinese medicine, wei qi is a protective energy that circulates beneath the skin, forming a shield against harmful influences. To nourish it, you revel in sleeping and eating well. You work diligently, with tender discernment, to maintain healthy boundaries. How are you doing with that, Pisces? Is it possible you’ve been working so hard on your deep transformations that you’ve semineglected this outer layer of strength? I hope that in the coming weeks, you’ll nurture the subtle shields that prevent you from absorbing every stray particle of psychic weirdness in your environment. Think of this task not as building walls but tending to your garden’s edges. ∆

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