New Times, Oct. 23, 2025

PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED

New Times Media Group is looking for its next photographer—someone with a knack for capturing the candid, an expert in the art of taking environmental portraits, and a passionate advocate for photojournalism.

We’re looking for a curious soul who’s interested in capturing the images that will help us tell the stories that our community needs to hear, a photojournalist who can encapsulate the essence of the news with a single image. Our next photographer should understand why local journalism is important, shoot with an eye for details big and small, believe in honesty and integrity, and have the ability to hit a hard deadline.

This is a part-time, assignment-based position (with hours that vary from week to week) that shoots photos for two weekly newspapers, the Sun and New Times, with a coverage area that stretches through San Luis Obispo County and Northern Santa Barbara County. Other assignments may include shooting photos for our Menus Magazine. If you’re into AI, no need to apply! If you think using Adobe Photoshop is the only way to craft a perfect image, you’d best look elsewhere.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of published images to crucker@newtimesslo.com.

Editor’s note

Our annual Pets issue promises to make your day a little brighter!

As part of our third annual pet photo contest, this week’s issue brings you furry winners in five different categories including Farmhouse and Exotic (you can check out all the entries at newtimesslo.com). These cute, curious, friendly pets are guaranteed to put a smile on your face, and, as a plus, entrants donated their dollars to the Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary in San Luis Obispo [11]. But there’s more: Be sure to check out contributor Chloë Hodge’s piece about Atlas Animal Resuce [17], intern Bella Cox’s story about C.A.R.E.4Paws aim to build a boarding facility to help domestic violence victims and their pets [18], and Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal’s coverage of the local turtle and tortoise club [20]

Also in this issue, read about why the SLO City Council revoked a frat permit [4]; where to immerse yourself in sound [30]; and a Central Coast hot sauce celebrating one year [38].

Camillia Lanham editor

cover courtesy photo by Jasmine Gonzalez cover design by Alex Zuniga

BEACH BUM This Frenchie hanging out on the sand as the sun set took first place in the Dogs category for our third annual pet photo contest.

SLO City Council conditionally revokes a Cal Poly frat permit

Racking up 17 noise complaints and 10 different citations since the beginning of 2023, Cal Poly’s Delta Chi fraternity at 1236 Monte Vista Place must cease operations at the property after the San Luis Obispo City Council tentatively revoked its conditional use permit.

“I heard a lot of, ‘Give us another chance; we want to collaborate.’ I didn’t hear any remorse,” City Councilmember Jan Marx said at the Oct. 21 meeting. “I didn’t hear any apologies for the track record this particular fraternity has created for itself.”

Delta Chi wasn’t the only chapter facing scrutiny. In June, the city Planning Commission also decided to revoke the Sigma Nu and the Delta Upsilon chapter house permits.

The permit revocation underpins the city’s response to unsanctioned frat parties in residential neighborhoods—itself criticized by longtime residents and the SLO County grand jury, which asked for stricter enforcement and separating Greek life from low-density areas with family homes.

The City Council’s decision upheld the Planning Commission’s decision to revoke Delta Chi’s permit. The applicant can apply for a permit modification within 60 days. Applying for a modified permit would allow the frat to bypass a $11,260 reapplication fee, which members said would take 10 years for them to pay.

Currently, the frat chapter has 90 members. Its ranks are expected to swell to 140 by next spring.

Incoming Delta Chi chapter president Chris Green told the City Council that members contributed $8,000 of frat house money into appealing the Planning Commission’s decision. An additional $4,000 went into the house.

“We don’t receive help from nationals in this matter,” he said. “This is strictly money that comes out of our pockets each year.”

The frat must work with city staff on the changes if it applies for a tweaked permit, which would still need Planning Commission and City Council approvals.

“You managed to come up with the money to pay for the tickets and the money to buy the alcohol for the parties, but I can understand the financial stress,” Marx said to frat members at the meeting.

If the frat’s conditional use permit gets permanently revoked, the city wouldn’t be able to enforce the permit’s conditions, which are stricter than the zoning code.

The frat’s conditionally revoked permit restricts residents on-site to 35 and a cap of 53 people for

Atascadero upholds retail cannabis storefronts ban

The Atascadero City Council voted 3-2 on Oct. 14 against allowing retail cannabis storefronts, keeping the city limited to delivery and testing lab operations and potentially forgoing up to half a million dollars annually in new tax revenue, according to a staff report.

“After talking to consultants, Atascadero could expect possibly up to $500,000 a year,” Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore said during the meeting. “We don’t have scientific data on that. We just know what the other communities are bringing in, which is between $500,000 and a million.”

The decision follows months of staff research and community debate over whether cannabis should be added to the city’s zoning code, according to Dunsmore.

The discussion stemmed from its Feb. 22 goalsetting session, when council members asked staff

meetings and gatherings. No meetings, parties, or similar events involving people other than the residents can take place from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. unless approved by Community Development Director Timothea Tway.

“If the fraternity throws parties that are a disturbance to the neighborhood, they will (as they always have been) be subject to the city noise ordinance and could receive citations from the Police Department,” Tway told New Times via email.

“If it was determined that fraternity events were happening on the site, then they would also likely

appeal that it worked “systematically to reduce incidents that result in citations or use permit violations in recent years.” The chapter didn’t respond to New Times’ requests for comment.

Most recently, the chapter was slapped with a citation at 2:38 a.m. on Oct. 4 after a community member complained about a violation, according to SLO Police Department Lt. Jason Dickel.

“Going back to St. Fratty’s Day, … the only real big party we dealt with was the one at Monte Vista, at Delta Chi, and the officers on the scene from outside made an estimate of 100 people,” he told

receive notices of violation from the Community Development Department for operating a fraternity use without a valid use permit.”

Delta Chi’s permit was revoked due to repeated violations over the years, despite stating in the

to explore the potential for retail cannabis sales within appropriate commercial zones.

According to a staff report, Atascadero first adopted cannabis regulations in 2017 following the passage of Proposition 64, which legalized recreational cannabis statewide. A second round of zoning updates in May 2021 created comprehensive standards for cannabis use but did not add storefront sales to the list of permitted uses.

The city also created a local cannabis tax, currently set at 4 percent of gross receipts, with a voter approved maximum of 6 percent, according to the staff report. Because the tax was established through a ballot measure, the rate cannot exceed 6 percent without another vote, but it can be adjusted by the City Council within that limit.

According to city staff, Atascadero cannabis delivery services generate only about $32,000 in tax revenue annually. Dunsmore noted during the meeting that nearby cities report strong cannabis sales to North County residents.

“Retailers in our county are all reporting strong

the City Council. “But I would offer to you from the aerial footage through our tech watching what had happened, the number would be two or three times that amount of people that were there.” ∆

—Bulbul Rajagopal

sales to our North County region from stores that exist in Morro Bay, Grover Beach, and San Luis Obispo,” Dunsmore said.

He added that the cities reported no increase in criminal activity associated with cannabis storefronts.

“Now, what the other retailers have told us in these other communities is that they do have extensive security plans, and the security plans are effective,” Dunsmore said. “So in these communities where this is happening, there hasn’t been any significant changes in criminal activity reported.”

If permitted in Atascadero, cannabis storefronts would be limited to existing state and local distance requirements, which prohibit cannabis operations within 600 feet of schools, parks, or child care centers. That restriction would confine potential locations to select portions of El Camino Real.

Despite those findings, a majority of the council voted not to allow retail use at this time. Residents who weighed in with public comments were also divided on the issue.

ANOTHER CHANCE Despite multiple citations and violations over the years, Cal Poly’s Delta Chi chapter gets to work on a modified conditional use permit with SLO city staff that relies on good behavior and cooperation from frat members.

Obispo with a long and extended ETA.”

Peterson added that the delay prompted firefighters to request an air ambulance from Mercy Air 34, which is slated for closure in November. The helicopter transported the injured student to the trauma center at Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera.

The fire chief said that the incident reflects what happens when the county system is stretched thin.

Peterson was among a throng of fire chiefs, mayors, city managers, and community members who urged the supervisors to approve seeking bids for ambulance services throughout most of SLO County. They believed San Luis Ambulance—which responded to 31,142 requests for service in 2024—must be vetted in a competitive way.

Supervisors greenlit the request for proposals process in a 3-2 vote with 1st District Supervisor John Peschong and 5th District Supervisor Heather Moreno dissenting.

time compliance is monitored and reported according to zone-specific standards defined by the county Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA), which oversees the ambulance service.

“The EMSA also has oversight over the data for transparency,” he said via email. “Compliance is calculated based on total response time (from when the ambulance was notified to arrival on scene) and has a minimum requirement of 90 percent for each zone every month.”

San Luis Ambulance responds to four call zones in the county—urban (mostly cities), suburban (areas like Avila Beach, Cayucos, and San Miguel), rural (areas like Creston, Heritage Ranch, and Shandon), and remote (Cholame, Oak Shores, and Pozo).

Compliance requirements are 10 minutes and 59 seconds or less for 90 percent of total responses in urban zones; 20 minutes and 59 seconds or less in suburban zones; 30 minutes and 59 seconds in rural zones; and 60 minutes and 59 seconds in remote call zones.

For California Valley, which is a remote call zone, the compliance requirement is 80 minutes or less for 90 percent of total responses.

Strommen added that all the allegations against San Luis Ambulance are false.

questions, a lot of concerns,” Wixom said. “I see this as kind of a long-term project.”

City Fire Chief Daniel McCrain told the council that there could be benefits for both communities, such as having more personnel staffing the fire stations. But, he added, the conversations so far have been “high level discussions” and said he didn’t want to devote staff time to the issue without the council’s support.

Wixom proposed forming a subcommittee to work on the issue, which received support from other council members.

Munds said that potentially contracting with Morro Bay was just one of the options. Others include continuing the contract with the county/Cal Fire, contracting directly with Cal Fire, the CSD staffing its own fire agency, and divesting the district’s fire service responsibilities back to the county—something Munds described as the “last resort.”

At the Sept. 4 district board meeting, board members all expressed an aversion to giving up control over fire services with board member Christine Womack saying that if the numbers change, they could change their minds.

“Our city is in clear need of additional tax revenue to fund vital services, infrastructure, and community programs,” resident Max Zappas wrote in a public comment, adding that neighboring cities “have already taken this step and are now benefiting from increased tax income without experiencing the negative impacts that were once feared.”

Resident Beau Sterling Davis wrote in a public comment that cannabis retail stores elsewhere have shown that such operations can be “clean, secure, and would not lead to any increased crime or police presence.”

Others opposed the idea, arguing it could harm the city’s image.

“I feel that retail cannabis storefronts in the city would not be a positive addition to the image we have and are trying to achieve,” resident Tom Fitzhugh wrote.

Following the vote, Councilmember Mark Dariz, who voted against allowing retail cannabis, posted on Facebook asking residents for feedback on the issue.

“This decision affects everyone and should not be made based on the opinions and principles of five people,” Dariz wrote.

—Chloe Hodge

San Luis Ambulance must compete to serve SLO County through bids process

After 80 years of serving San Luis Obispo County, San Luis Ambulance must now contend with other providers for the job after facing widespread dissatisfaction about long response times and working in an outdated system.

“Just yesterday, we had a call at Templeton High School and our engine responded to that incident, and we had a seriously injured football player,” Templeton Fire Chief Tom Peterson said at the Oct. 21 Board of Supervisors meeting. “Our crews arrived quickly, began care, and tried to contact the responding ambulance but there was no response. Dispatch then advised that the ambulance was coming from San Luis

Peschong said that he views all the players in the issue—San Luis Ambulance, cities, community services districts, fire departments, the Sheriff’s Office, and hospitals, among others—as a “public safety family.”

“It started out when I suffered a cardiac incident and the Templeton Fire Department saved my life, then San Luis Ambulance saved my life, and Twin Cities and French both saved my life,” he said. “I do believe that not through the RFP process but through the contract process, we can bring transparency, accountability, and if there are flaws, we can address those flaws through the contract.”

Issues with ambulance services have been so longstanding that an oversight body was formed called the Ambulance Performance Operations Committee. The committee—a mix of fire chiefs, city managers, the county health officer, and the county administrative officer—unanimously decided in 2022 that the county should run a competitive bidding process for the ambulance contract.

By January 2023, the committee decided to pause the process and enter a two-year contract with San Luis Ambulance because of concerns that the process wouldn’t be completed before the existing agreement with the ambulance service expired.

According to the committee vice chair, Grover Beach City Manager Matt Bronson, the current agreement with San Luis Ambulance lasts from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with an option to extend by one or two years.

“At this point, it’s not determining one provider or the other,” Bronson told New Times. “It’s about having a fair, open process to make sure that this is the most responsive, effective service delivery for our communities.”

But in San Luis Ambulance’s eyes, the county isn’t required to undergo a request for proposals process because a “proven, qualified, grandfathered-in” service already exists.

“What we’re concerned about is that we would probably get the same results but having to go through an RFP process because the oversight, and the accountability, and the response times are all things that we are already doing,” Strommen said. “Another thing that we were concerned about is just that the misinformation out there about the lack of innovation or the lack of expansion and growth, when we’ve been adding ambulances and adding services year after year.”

—Bulbul Rajagopal

Los Osos CSD looks at fire services options due to cost increases

The Los Osos Community Services District isn’t making enough tax revenue to fully fund its fire services for the first time in 20 years.

A $280,000 funding gap for the 2025-26 fiscal year and more projected cost increases in the future are causing the Community Services District (CSD) to look at its options. The CSD is happy with the level of service it gets through the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department, which is contracted with CalFire, district General Manager Ron Munds said, but it’s really a budget issue.

“We know we’re going to have to do a special fire tax increase,” Munds told New Times. “That’s the only way we can actually raise funding to the level that we need.”

By shopping around, the CSD can determine exactly what that increase needs to be. At the district’s Sept. 4 meeting, the board opted to send a letter of interest to the city of Morro Bay asking to explore what shared fire services might look like for the two communities.

The Morro Bay City Council considered the letter at its Oct. 14 meeting, with Mayor Carla Wixom saying that she was concerned the city’s Fire Department was taking on too much all at once.

“We need to be able to control our own destiny, so I don’t want to give it to the county,” Womack said. “If you go to the county, you get the coverage they give you.”

The CSD formed in 1999 with responsibilities that included providing water, sewer, and fire services. In 2003, the CSD realized that providing fire services was getting prohibitively expensive, Munds said, and the county/Cal Fire proposed a contract to provide services that was less expensive. Currently, the CSD owns the fire station, engines, and equipment, which the county/ Cal Fire operates and staffs with three fulltime firefighters and one reserve (volunteer) firefighter.

As part of that local control, Los Osos is one of the only unincorporated areas of the county staffed by firefighters who are also trained paramedics, Munds said.

“But every other area of the county that’s served by county fire has basic level life support service, not advanced life support service,” he said. “That’s the uncertainty too. It’s hard to say whether that level of service would be maintained, without increased support from the community.”

While operational costs are higher than they used to be, Munds attributed the majority of the cost increase to staffing costs, including a need to staff the volunteer position with a full-time paid firefighter and the Cal Fire union’s recent contract negotiations that reduced firefighter workweeks from 72 hours to 66 hours.

County/Cal Fire Public Information Officer Eva Grady said that change will be implemented over a three-year period, and ultimately the goal is to bring Cal Fire firefighters in line with the national industry standard, which is a 56-hour workweek— something Morro Bay firefighters already have. But that still needs to be negotiated. With more than 15,000 residents in Los Osos, what happens with the CSD’s fire services is a big decision, Munds said.

San Luis Ambulance Operations Manager Kris

The city is purchasing another fire engine, considering refurbishing an unstaffed fire station, and talking about how to increase its firefighter staffing levels.

told New Times that response

“I know it’s premature, but a lot of

“I want to emphasize, one, that we’ve been very satisfied with the service provided,” Munds said. “This is going to be an important community decision. … I just want to make sure the community stays engaged.”

—Camillia Lanham

Strommen

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BLUNT DECISIONS Atascadero voted to keep cannabis storefronts out of the city for now, passing up an estimated half a million dollars in potential revenue.

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As much as she loves cats and dogs, Sarah “Bolty” Bolton doesn’t own any pets. She prefers “the cool aunt” role over full-time pet parent, which led her to start her own pet-sitting business, the Central Coast resident explained.

“Pet-sitting is a way that I’m able to get my fill of puppy love and kitty love, … and at the end of the day I can give them back to their ‘paw-rents,’” Bolton said. “I also don’t have children, and I feel similarly. I love kids and I love being auntie to my friends who have kids, and I get my fill of being around kids and the imaginative little beings that they are. … I love being the cool aunt.”

Through her pet-sitting business, which she aptly named Auntie Bolty, Bolton offers to watch her clients’ fourlegged friends anywhere between an hour or two to overnight stays and longer periods of time.

Some patrons have hired her to pet-sit— and essentially house-sit—for up to a month or longer at a time, which Bolton is open to thanks to her lifestyle as “a digital nomad,” she said.

“I actually don’t have a place of my own. I really am a nomad,” Bolton said. “I stay wherever my gigs are. I have been super fortunate staying at some really, really, really beautiful homes.”

In between pet-sitting assignments, Bolton either stays with her partner in San Luis Obispo or crashes with friends in the area. Couch surfing doesn’t interfere with her work outside of petsitting, Bolton added, since her other role is a life and business coach for entrepreneurs—specifically, solopreneurs—mainly centers on consultation calls via Zoom.

“My calls are 45 minutes or an hour long. Usually in between, I have little breaks so I can go for a walk with one of my doggy clients, or scoop a litter box if I need to,” said Bolton, a member of the Women’s Network of SLO.

“I love working with women in business, a lot of solopreneurs, because I have done that myself,” she said.

Bolton described her philosophy as both a solopreneur and nomad as embracing opportunities to go off-script when it comes to societal norms.

“I think people are so accustomed to following scripts of what you’re supposed to do—what society told you, or what your parents told you you needed to do when you grew up—and turns out you can just do whatever you want,” she said. “The rules are all made up.”

If there’s at least one rule Bolton follows before agreeing to look after someone’s pet or pets, it’s refusing to take on an assignment that “doesn’t feel like a win-win-win all around,” for her, the client, and their beloved furball.

“I typically don’t take on dogs who need like 10 miles of walking per day, that’s not my jam,” she said with a laugh.

A dog like that’s in better hands at “a boarding facility where there’s lots of space to run around,” added Bolton, who typically requests in-person meet-and-greets with potential patrons and their pet or pets before signing on with them, especially for overnight or multi-night stays.

“I want to make sure I get along with their pets and their pets get along with me,” she said. “It’s a very vulnerable decision.”

Bolton said she often gets booked in Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, and other cities in SLO County, but is open to pet sitting for residents across the Central Coast, including Santa Barbara County.

For info on pricing, based on time, number of pets, and other factors, Bolton welcomes messages through her Instagram account, @boltythepetsitter, where browsers can also take a look at some of the adorable critters she’s hung out with over the past year. Some of her favorite petsitting memories are about cats and dogs that seem shy at the start of Bolton’s stay but open up by the end of her visit.

“I had a client who had a rescue dog who was really afraid of new people and would hide out. By the time they came back, she was like my best bud,” Bolton said. “I stayed there for about four nights. It was probably about day two-and-a-half that she started to warm up to me.”

Fast fact

• Driscoll’s recently pledged $5 million to Cal Poly’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences. The pledge will fund a new farm store to anchor Cal Poly’s 6-acre Plant Sciences Complex. Construction will start in 2026. Set to open during the summer of 2027, the farm store will serve as both a retail and research hub, while offering Cal Poly students learning opportunities in product testing and consumer engagement. ∆

Reach Sun Senior Staff Writer Caleb Wiseblood, from New Times’ sister paper, at cwiseblood@santamariasun.com.

PALS WITH PAWS Sarah “Bolty” Bolton offers pet-sitting and dog-walking services, from hourly arrangements to overnight and multi-night house stays, through her Central Coast-based business, Auntie Bolty.

BY JILL STEGMAN

Two deaths, two legacies

Bobby Cain endured mobs so children could learn freely; Charlie Kirk told crowds those wounds no longer mattered

America lost two very different figures this September. Bobby Cain, little known outside his small county in Tennessee, died quietly at 85. Charlie Kirk, a nationally recognized conservative activist, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University at the age of 31.

Both men’s lives touched on the same subject—race. But the comparison ends there. Cain’s courage was measured in jeers and bruises. Kirk’s notoriety was measured in applause.

Bobby Cain’s ordeal

In 1956, Cain became the first Black student to graduate from a desegregated public high school in the South. For this, he suffered constant harassment.

On his third day of classes, he was ambushed outside Clinton High and beaten with sticks until police intervened. Violence followed him through his senior year, including another attack near graduation.

“Sometimes I pushed back. Sometimes I just walked away,” he later recalled.

Proposition 50 is not about saving ‘democracy,’ so please quit saying it is Proposition 50 has very little to do with democracy; it is quite the opposite. The California representatives in the House are currently 43 Democrats and nine Republicans. This is 83 percent Dem and 17 percent GOP, yet California’s registered voters are only 45 percent Dem, 25 percent GOP, and 30 percent “other.” This is nowhere

Unlike the Little Rock Nine, Cain had no federal escorts.

“We did not receive any special protections. … The Little Rock nine, on the other hand, were escorted into the school by the 101st Airborne unit,” he explained years later.

He was also isolated.

“If any white students had gone out of their way to be nice to us, they would have been jumped on,” Cain said of his lonely senior year.

From this hostility, Cain found resolve:

“It came to me for the first time that I had a right to go to school. I realized it was those other people who were breaking the law, not me.”

Cain lived quietly for decades, remembered in his hometown as a man whose scars reshaped American life.

Charlie Kirk’s rise

Kirk’s life unfolded in the glare of cameras. At 18, he founded Turning Point USA and built a lucrative brand attacking diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. He

close to equal representation.

If Proposition 50 passes, Democrats will have 92 percent (48-4) of the representatives, and the GOP will have 8 percent. How does this save democracy? The GOP and “other” are already significantly underrepresented and will be even more so if this passes.

This is pure partisan politics. Not “democracy,” which, I might remind you, the USA is not. It is a constitutional republic in which we are represented by officials who mirror our states or districts. (As you can see

told young audiences that systemic racism was a myth and equity efforts were unfair to whites. Surrounded by supporters and security, he thrived on applause for dismissing racism as irrelevant. His assassination was a tragedy, but the context differs sharply from Cain’s ordeal. Cain was attacked for his very existence in a white school; Kirk was targeted for his words. Political violence is always wrong, but it does not retroactively sanctify a message. Cain’s courage was tested daily. Kirk’s boldness was rhetorical.

What the young miss

Many of Kirk’s admirers cannot fathom what Cain endured. They have not faced mobs screaming at them for daring to attend class. To them, racism is a debate topic, not a lived terror.

They should also research DEI themselves. Born from the civil rights and affirmative action movements of the 1960s and 1970s, DEI was designed to address systemic barriers that had been built over centuries. Today, it aims to ensure fair opportunity in schools, workplaces, and communities, not “special treatment.” To reject it without knowing its roots is to confuse ideology with truth.

The true lesson

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That is why DEI matters. The legacy of segregation remains visible: wealth gaps, shorter life expectancies, and discriminatory housing patterns. Cain’s scars did not fade into equality; they hardened into reminders of unfinished work.

When Kirk mocked DEI, young listeners heard vindication. What they should have heard was the echo of Cain’s beatings and the truth that justice has always been paid for in pain.

above, our California representatives already do not mirror the people of the state.)

Democrats in California are doing exactly what they accuse the U.S. government of doing: trying to create a monarchy. This state has been run by people named Pelosi, Newsom, Brown, and Getty my entire life of 66 years. Proposition 50 is not for “the people,” it’s for the 45 percent of the state that belongs to a certain party.

For the record, I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat. I am “other.” I’m just

Cain and Kirk both spoke to race in America, but from opposite ends of history. One bore blows so children he’d never meet could walk into a classroom freely. The other told students those wounds no longer mattered. As memorials to Kirk appear on campuses and in churches, younger Americans must realize that if they want to understand courage, they should start with Cain’s scars—and recognize that the inequities he fought still echo in today’s battles over DEI, education, and justice. ∆

Jill Stegman is a writer and community advocate based on California’s Central Coast. To respond with an opinion for publication, email it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

extremely disappointed with California. We complain about our worthless president trolling and tweeting, but when our governor does it, we think it’s hilarious. We hate Texas for gerrymandering, yet we do the same after leading the nation in having an independent agency draw the boundaries for the last 15 years. Pure. Partisan. Politics We are better than this.

Gary Stites Arroyo Grande

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BY JOHN DONEGAN

The utility shuffle

When a dentist is administering a shot of novocaïne, they will typically palm the syringe and move in from the side of the patient’s head so that the patient will not see the needle coming and grow apprehensive about the pain of the injection. PG&E seems to employ a similar approach, although the result is far from painless.

In the Oct. 16 edition of this paper, the trustees of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District published a piece demanding that PG&E continue paying the $10 million per year unitary tax (“These are complicated times, but our message is simple: PG&E should keep funding the school district”). The payment was discontinued due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant and the reduced value of the closing facility. The county has already received around $85 million for the closure but apparently has already burned through it.

A number of the district’s needs are listed, such as pension and retirement costs, and the state-mandated transitional kindergarten program, and as an offset for the loss of COVID funds, which it used to hire 173 additional staffers that the district had somehow managed without before the pandemic. No reason is given for how these costs are somehow caused by or attributable to the Diablo Canyon plant or to PG&E, other than the fact that it has been receiving these funds in the past and would sure like to continue receiving them.

There is a human tendency to see the assets of others as somehow being available to meet our own needs, and from there it is just a short step to finding a reason that we are entitled to them.

This tax would ultimately be paid by electricity ratepayers, which is pretty much all of us. This would be in addition to the many other charges that PG&E and the state already impose.

The prospect of yet another increase in my utility bills left me sputtering in fiscal indignation, and out of macabre curiosity I decided to take a look at my PG&E bill.

A career of plowing through impenetrable lawyerly prose served me well in steeling my nerves for this undertaking, but provided little help in making sense of it all.

Ultimately, it appeared to me that only between roughly one-fourth to one-third of my PG&E charges are for the electricity actually used, while the remaining balance is for “electric delivery charges.” These are broken down to various individual charges, programs, and taxes, such as the one proposed here. I imagine that everyone has a similar electricity/delivery ratio.

I heat my home and water with gas, as well as cook and run a dryer. Gas used to be my major energy expense, with electricity substantially less, but now my gas charges are far less than my electrical charges. My subjective, anecdotal impression is the that the ratios have reversed. I imagine that others share my experience.

In an era in which we seek to discourage fossil fuel use to combat climate change, and to encourage the conversion to electrical power, do we really want to make electricity more and more expensive?

Like the cunning dentist, or the squid as he flees predators through his inky cloud, the calculations on the statement, a vacillating jumble of charges, credits, and abbreviations, seem designed to conceal and confuse, while still satisfying the disclosure requirements. Like most ratepayers, I usually just cut to the “pay this amount” portion, and whimper as I write a check. I then inform our cat that he will be on still shorter rations of his already meager servings of the heavily discounted Sea Floor Surprise faux fish that Grocery Outlet found to be otherwise unsellable.

How many of the expenses in PG&E “delivery charges” are really necessary? Obviously, paying the crews that go out in storms and restore the power is necessary, as is constructing and maintaining the transmission lines. But is, say, the PG&E Energy Education Center on Ontario Road really necessary? Or are the expenditures for ads and public relations necessary for a monopoly? Other programs? I began to suspect that the energy subsidies to lowincome households are often abused when I once noticed an elderly neighbor running their air conditioner in mid-70 degree weather, instead of going to the trouble of opening a window. I suspect that there are a lot of charges, including this proposed unitary tax, that could be eliminated without compromising electrical service.

As you may have noticed with a real estate

transaction, any time you are dealing with large amounts in an unfamiliar process, there is a tendency to “lard up” the costs with excessive and unnecessary charges, since they will often escape notice due to the overall size and complexity of the transaction. But as our PG&E bills show, they add up.

Our energy expenses deserve a closer look. Another $10 million per year is a step in the wrong direction. ∆

John Donegan is a retired attorney and cheapskate in Pismo Beach who misses the chance to check the coin return slots in pay phones for found change. To respond with an opinion for publication, email it to letters@ newtimesslo.com.

Should the Coastal Commission approve seawalls for coastal homes?

44% Of course! Those homes would be in danger no matter when they were built.

35% Nope. People live there at their own risk.

19% Yes, but only if a seawall also benefits public access.

2% What kind of an elite coastal question is this?

Votes

It’s reassuring to believe that if we suffer a stroke, heart attack, or a significant injury and require an ambulance, it will be there staffed by trained professionals called to their vocation through a compulsion to care for people. It’s less reassuring to be reminded that ambulance service is a business designed to make money from your time of need.

For the past 80 years, San Luis Ambulance (SLA) has served SLO County SLA’s most common service, transport to the hospital via advanced life support, costs $3,381. If your trip requires critical care transport, you’re looking at a bill for $8,699. These rates are negotiated annually between SLA and SLO County.

Ah, the joys of for-profit health care. Tell me again why we’re the only advanced economy in the world without universal health care? Even Cuba has universal health care. Sigh.

Anywho, the SLO County Board of Supervisors voted to 3-2, with 1st District Supe John Peschong and 5th District Supe Heather Moreno dissenting, to open the process to competitive bids. In other words, instead of simply renegotiating its SLA deal, the county will seek bids from competing companies. Ah, the joys of capitalism?

In a letter to the board, Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon wrote, “A competitive request for proposal (RFP) process represents the most transparent, accountable, and practical way to modernize our emergency medical response system and ensure the highest standard

of care for every community in this county.”

Maybe. Peschong sees things differently:

“When I suffered a cardiac incident … the Templeton Fire Department saved my life, then San Luis Ambulance saved my life, and Twin Cities and French both saved my life,” he said. “I do believe that not through the RFP process but through the contract process, we can bring transparency, accountability, and if there are flaws, we can address those flaws through the contract.”

Maybe. Apparently, there have been complaints about SLA’s service. Some mayors, city managers, fire chiefs, and a CSD manager told supervisors SLA takes too long to respond. Not what you want to hear when you’re clutching your chest, amirite?

But not so fast, SLA counters. Operations Manager Kris Strommen told New Times that response time is monitored and reported by standards defined by the SLO County Emergency Medical Services Agency, and that SLA meets those standards 90 percent of the time.

There have been a few egregious examples of long waits, however. Templeton Fire Chief Tom Peterson spoke about a seriously injured Templeton High football player. When Templeton Fire called ambulance services, there was apparently no response. Templeton Fire resorted to calling Mercy Air 34 and

had the player airlifted to Valley Children’s Hospital. Los Osos CSD General Manager Ron Munds told the board about numerous examples of long wait times, including a 28-minute wait for a stroke victim.

The burning question is will an SLA competitor do better in response time and cost? Jamie Kelton, SLA owner Justin Kelton’s wife, wrote a letter to 3rd District Supe Dawn Ortiz-Legg saying she believed American Medical Response (AMR) “in alliance with Paso Robles, will be the primary bidder against” SLA in the RFP process, and she alleges, “Over the past three years, AMR has engaged in litigation with three counties—Sonoma, Santa Barbara, and San Bernardino—related to RFP disputes. This pattern of legal challenges raises significant questions about AMR’s operational approach. By contrast, SLA’s track record is rooted in stable, community-focused service.”

When your wife starts writing letters, you know it’s serious! Here’s the thing. When we’re talking about saving people’s lives, money and finger pointing all feel so gauche. Should people suffer debilitating debt because of illness?

According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM), “Medical debt and collections are common and large. We estimate that medical debt worth $194 billion was in active collection.” In another study, the NLM said as many as 550,000 people file for bankruptcy annually due to medical debt. But that’s our grotesque for-profit system.

You know what else is gross? Atascadero can’t even get a freaking brick-and-mortar pot shop. What the hell, A-Town City Council! Reefer’s been legal for a decade! I guess when you have a council member like Seth Peek who sees a slippery slope down every molehill, the idea of retail cannabis is scary! Oh my! At the Oct. 14 City Council meeting, he first complained he didn’t like the idea of special taxes or regulations for any business. Then he equated strip clubs to cannabis. Then he clarified he was not equating strip clubs to cannabis. OK. Then he didn’t like the idea of limiting how many cannabis stores would be allowed. Huh? Then he talked about gateway drugs.

“Alcohol could be your first drug then all of a sudden you’re on heroin and then you’re doing meth,” he said.

Well, that escalated quickly! Bottom line, he wants A-Town to think less about tax revenue and more about “the youth.” Except cannabis stores don’t sell to youth, and having a cannabis black market with unregulated drug dealers selling to whoever has cash in hand is much more likely to lead to drug escalation. When you go to a pot shop, they don’t ask if you’d also like to buy cocaine. California voters have spoken.

Atascadero might want to join us in the 21st century. ∆

The Shredder is high on life. Tell it what floats your boat at shredder@newtimesslo.com.

Pet pride

Take a break with the cutest little companions from across the Central Coast

Find some peace by checking out the winners of our third annual pet photo contest. They’re cute! Really cute. Readers from San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties submitted hundreds of images of their fur, feather, and scale babies as part of this year’s competition. A panel of in-house judges narrowed them down to the top three in each of five categories—including Best Dressed! Winners get a gift card from issue sponsor Lemos Feed and Pet Supply, and proceeds from entrants’ contest fees were donated to the Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary in San Luis Obispo, which has a mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and give lifetime homes to abused, abandoned, and neglected donkeys and mules. Flip through the images to feel the love that only an animal can bring!

BEST DRESSED: First Place & Best of Show, Sarah Samaniego

BEST DRESSED: Third Place, Priya Verma

DOGS: Second Place, Charlotte Bowser

CATS: Second Place, Priya Verma

PET PHOTOS continued page 12

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Tails of hope

From

Paso

Robles

to the

world, Atlas Animal Rescue saves dogs in need

BY CHLOË HODGE

When Emily Everett-Nelson arrived at a Lake Elsinore animal shelter expecting to walk dogs in 2018, she was shown a list of animals scheduled to be euthanized that day.

“They were like, ‘OK, these are the dogs, and these are the ones that are gonna be euthanized today,’” she recalled. “I was like, ‘Wait what? What did you say?’ I was dumbfounded.”

Now she runs Atlas Animal Rescue, a Paso Robles-based nonprofit Everett-Nelson founded five years ago to save dogs from overcrowded and high-kill shelters across California and at times overseas.

That day in Lake Elsinore, she said she expected to see aggressive or sickly dogs. Instead, she found “totally normal, happy-golucky young dogs, older dogs, puppies.” The shelter was simply too full.

Shocked and determined, Everett-Nelson started snapping photos and posting online, begging for adopters. By the end of the day, every dog bound for euthanasia found a home, except a husky named Bolt.

“I ended up adopting him,” she said. “I was like, ‘I’m not gonna let this dog die.’”

The experience led her to start the animal rescue, which she now runs from her Paso Robles home alongside her husband, Jessy, and their five rescue pups, Indy, Kenny, Albus, Bolt, and Wiley.

Before founding Atlas in 2020, EverettNelson spent time as her husband’s caregiver after he was paralyzed in a motocross crash nearly a decade ago. As he became more independent, she began looking for ways to volunteer locally, which eventually led her to animal rescue work.

“People started contacting us, like, ‘Our shelter is full, we’re going to euthanize these dogs,’” she said. “So I’d go to that shelter, post them, make videos, get them adopted, and then go to the next one.”

The push to formalize her efforts came after a 2019 trip to Harbin, China, where she volunteered at Slaughterhouse Survivors Animal Rescue, a shelter founded by three women who had moved there to teach English and ended up saving dogs from the meat trade.

“I went to China for about two weeks and volunteered for them, and my mind was just completely made up,” she said. “I was like, ‘I need to do this, I need to help dogs.’”

When she returned to California, EverettNelson began laying the groundwork for Atlas. After she launched the organization, it quickly expanded beyond state lines.

Atlas’ first official rescue came shortly after its founding. With the help of Slaughterhouse Survivors, a group of 10 dogs were flown from overseas to Los Angeles International Airport. Everett-Nelson met them at the airport, navigating customs and import paperwork before the dogs were released.

“It was chaotic. So much paperwork, so much pressure,” she said. “If one thing was wrong, they could have been sent back. But once those crates opened, it was all worth it.”

Many of the dogs met their new families right outside the airport. “They’d been on a flight for hours, and some of them had been through hell,” she said. “But as soon as they were free, they went straight to their families. It was beautiful.”

That day marked the start of Atlas’ journey of both international and local rescues.

“The reason why we’re called Atlas is because we help internationally,” she explained. “We had dogs coming from China off the meat trade. We help tons of local dogs. We were rescuing dogs from other countries.”

Since the pandemic made international rescues a bit more challenging, Atlas has focused primarily on California’s overcrowded shelters, where the need remains urgent.

“For the most part, we rescue dogs that are

‘People started contacting us, like, ‘Our shelter is full, we’re going to euthanize these dogs.’ So I’d go to that shelter, post them, make videos, get them adopted and then go to the next one.’

—Emily Everett-Nelson, founder, Atlas Animal Rescue

going to be euthanized from kill shelters,” she said. “We rescue a lot from LA, Riverside, the Valley—all over.”

Atlas doesn’t have a physical facility. Instead, all rescue dogs are placed in foster homes, which Emily carefully screens before placement.

“Each dog gets rehabilitated, whether that be with training or extensive medical processes,” she explained. “All of our dogs get blood work and all different types of testing to make sure that the adopters have the clearest transparency in what they’re getting.”

Atlas operates entirely on donations and volunteer support, with fosters serving as what Everett-Nelson calls the “lifeblood” of the rescue.

“Anyone in the community who wants to get involved, whether by fostering, donating, or volunteering, can reach out,” she said. “It truly saves lives.”

Everett-Nelson said she hopes to expand Atlas in the near future and is currently searching for property in northern San Luis Obispo County where the nonprofit can build a sanctuary.

“We’d love to have land where we can build a sanctuary space,” she said. “Somewhere the

dogs can decompress and get training before adoption. Somewhere we can bring the community in for events and education.”

She envisions shaded play yards, space for socialization, and a medical room for basic care and rehabilitation.

“We’ve grown so much,” she said. “It’s time for the next step.”

When she looks back at how it all began— one shelter visit, one husky, one desperate plea—it all feels surreal.

“When you go somewhere and you see people dedicating their entire life and their entire being into saving animals, … it was just kind of like this switch went off in my brain,” she said. “I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, these animals are suffering to such an extent everywhere. We have to do something to actively help.’”

She paused, thinking about Bolt, the dog who started it all.

“It’s been chaotic,” she said with a laugh. “But it’s been fun.” ∆

Reach New Times contributor Chloë Hodge at chodge@newtimesslo.com.

PAWSITIVE TRANSFORMATION Emily Everett-Nelson, founder of Paso Robles-based Atlas Animal Rescue, takes her rescued dogs to the Big Sur coast for day trips. Like many of the canines she saves, Hagrid (far left) came to Atlas at 2 years old, injured and on death row in an LA shelter.

Temporary refuge

$105,000 out of the $175,000 needed for the kennel structure. And it recently received a $20,000 donation that will go toward building the play yard, according to Gullo.

BY BELLA COX

About a year ago, C.A.R.E.4Paws was offering its services to a shelter for the unhoused, when a woman staying at the shelter asked for help to take care of her dog who had become pregnant and would eventually have 10 puppies.

The woman wasn’t in a state to be able to care for either the puppies or the mom, so C.A.R.E.4Paws took them in to ensure they had proper treatment and went to good homes. This is when Isabelle Gullo, C.A.R.E.4Paws executive director and co-founder, came up with the idea of the Pet Refuge.

The goal: to provide temporary shelter for pets and reunite them with their owners once they are settled in a comfortable living situation.

“We just have seen a huge need for somewhere that we can instantaneously provide safe, confidential boarding for pets right away and not have that lag time or scramble trying to find available fosters,”

Julia Black, C.A.R.E.4Paws marketing and Safe Haven manager, said.

Pet Refuge aims to offer immediate boarding opportunities for pet families so individuals in tough situations don’t have to put their pets in the shelter. The dog portion of the facility will contain 10 dog kennels and a large covered play yard for the dogs.

As of Oct. 10, the nonprofit had raised

C.A.R.E.4Paws launched its Safe Haven program in 2020 in partnership with Domestic Violence Solutions in Santa Barbara County to provide support and resources to victims and their pets. The Pet Refuge aims to be an extension of that

program and a temporary boarding facility for pets of victims of domestic violence.

Advocates for Domestic Violence Solutions reach out to C.A.R.E.4Paws when they’re in need of fostering, pet supplies, vet care, or dog training, according to Black.

C.A.R.E.4Paws recently had its first collaboration with Lumina Alliance, which provides support for victims of domestic violence and intimate partner assault in San Luis Obispo County, and will continue offering support, according to Black.

The refuge should be open early 2026, according to Black. As for the location of the facility, it will remain confidential to protect the pets and their families.

Whether families are struggling financially or experiencing domestic violence, possible deportations, temporary homelessness, loss due to a wildfire, etc., C.A.R.E.4Paws employees want to relieve pet owners of any stress when deciding what to do with their animal.

Once the pets are back in the care of their family, C.A.R.E.4Paws offers dog training services to help the animal reacclimate to the home.

For more than 15 years, C.A.R.E.4Paws has served pet owners in Santa Barbara County with the intention of providing resources for pet owners during significant life crises. C.A.R.E.4Paws started offering its mobile clinic services around SLO County in 2022. The clinic travels directly to low-income communities to offer affordable veterinary care like spays-neuters, medical exams, dental care, blood work, and more.

“We keep evolving, year to year, to always do our best to meet the community needs,” Gullo said.

C.A.R.E.4Paws often gets requests from surrounding counties, like Bakersfield and the Los Angeles area, inquiring if the nonprofit would ever be able to provide services in their area.

“If we get a request from someone who’s out of our area, if we’re not able to help them, we’ll try to provide them [with] all the resources we can in their area,” Black said. ∆

Reach intern Bella Cox at ntintern@ newtimesslo.com.

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BY BULBUL RAJAGOPAL

Did you know turtles and tortoises can be fast, their beaks can grow into overbites if they aren’t trimmed, and their shells are actually bone that is part of their spines?

Turtle Organization of San Luis Obispo (TOO SLO) member Denise Boddeker and fellow aficionados of the reptile have been collecting these tidbits of knowledge throughout years of looking after them.

Residents of SLO County can glean from them, too. They just need to show up for TOO SLO meetings at 6 p.m. at the Ludwick Community Center on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. It’s the local chapter of the California Turtle and Tortoise Club, and the next gathering is Nov. 25.

Boddeker arrived at the September meeting in a beige TOO SLO T-shirt, accessorized with turtle earrings and a tote bag printed with blue and green turtles. Or are they tortoises?

“All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises,” she said at the end of the meeting.

Part of the club since the early 1990s, Boddeker, 72, is possibly its longest standing member.

“I don’t know what it was, but I just always liked turtles as far as I can remember,” Boddeker said. “We took a trip to Oklahoma in the middle ’60s, and that was where I discovered box turtles.”

She remembers getting her first turtle when she was 10 years old. The grown-up Boddeker’s Los Osos front yard is completely devoted to two desert tortoises, 10 to 12 Russian tortoises, and 15 box turtles. The oldest, a desert tortoise, is around 40 years old.

“My box turtles are in a 10-by-10 [foot] enclosure with a house of their own, the desert tortoises have another area where they can roam around, and the Russian tortoises, they have a second area where they can run around,” she said.

She’s currently the chairperson of TOO SLO’s annual educational show. The main source of the chapter’s funding, an annual show at the SLO Vet’s Hall drew more than 500 people this year.

Packed with educational booths, there were also tables set up for kids’ activities like coloring, word searches, and crossword puzzles. Boddeker even drove some of her

turtles to the show in mosslined Rubbermaid totes.

“I have a couple of little kiddie pools,” she said. “I took them out of their boxes and put them in those little pools so that they’d have room to run around, and people could see them better.”

But the club has shrunk in recent years. Attendance during September’s gathering was down to five people.

Boddeker remembers a time when 40 people would come to a TOO SLO meeting at the club’s peak when it contained close to 150 members.

“Now, we’re lucky if we have 10 or 12 [meeting attendees]. People got used to staying at home, and it was harder to go out and then things became more expensive. So, COVID had a big impact negatively,” she said. “One of the problems with our chapter having gotten so small is that we don’t have as many club members bringing animals to show.”

Still, TOO SLO has loyal supporters, like Jeff and Tammy Dobbs who run an Arroyo Grande animal sanctuary called Turtle and Tortoise Rescue.

Not only is the sanctuary the adoption and rescue arm of the chapter, but also its late founder, Bob Thomas, was the person who started TOO SLO.

“I dug up a box turtle in Edna, brought him home, and he was getting real friendly with a stone. So, I thought I’d look up how to get him a friend,” said Jeff Dobbs, who previously worked 40 years in construction. “I came up to the sanctuary to get Jacques a friend and ended up saying in the driveway, ‘Bob, you’re living my dream.’”

Well into his 80s, Thomas sold his 30-yearold ranch-sanctuary to Dobbs seven years ago. Since then, the Dobbs family has been taking care of 450 animals—a menagerie of turtles, tortoises, goats, emus, alpacas, pheasants, ducks, chickens, and bee colonies.

Every week, educational tours of the sanctuary involve school field trips, Court-

In TOO SLO President Brandon Froelicher’s case, his pet box turtle Flash has been with him since he was 6 years old.

“He’s pushed over 30 years,” Froelicher said. “He’s probably the size of a large baseball, like a softball, probably.”

The Paso Robles native first heard about the club when he was a little boy. He took the leap and joined the group as an adult when he moved back to SLO County from San Diego.

He’s been chapter president for the past decade. Froelicher, the senior brand manager for ITW Global Tire Repair, said he has another year left in him. But he worries about the future of the shrinking club.

“That definitely keeps me up; I think it’s just clubs in general,” he said. “I think we’re running into a problem of just getting younger people into these organized groups, especially ones that are focused on niche interests.”

At one point, there were 14 chapters of the Turtle and Tortoise Club around the state. Now, they’re down to around seven. The SLO County and the joint Santa Barbara-Ventura counties’ chapters are the only active ones on the Central Coast.

Appointed Special Advocates and their clients, Board Certified Behavior Analysts and their clients, occupational therapists and their clients, Girl and Boy scouts, college students, and even a psychologist and her clients. People have come from Maine, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Hawaii to bring tortoises to the sanctuary. Last

For membership fees of $15, $25, and $35, for students, individuals, and families, respectively, TOO SLO offers access to turtle and tortoise care and adoption information at the meetings along with programs featuring guest speakers. Members enjoy shows, exhibits, and field trips. They also receive a subscription to the Tortuga Gazette—a newsletter featuring articles on turtle and tortoise health, care, conservation, club activities, and other turtlerelated stories. Email tooslochapter@gmail. com with membership requests.

Since turtles can outlive their owners,

FRIENDS FOREVER TOO SLO’s annual show chairperson Denise Boddeker has been taking care of turtles ever since she was 10 years old. Now, her Los Osos front yard is completely devoted to more than two dozen of them.

PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM

Hot Dates

HAUNTED HARVEST

Celebrate Halloween at the Downtown SLO Farmers Market on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free evening of costumes, sweet treats, and activities will be fun for the whole family. Kids can follow the trick-or-treat trail and walk around participating downtown businesses to collect candy. The event also features a costume contest in Mission Plaza and a karaoke contest. Visit downtownslo.com for more details.

—Angie Stevens

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

THE BIRDS FUNDRAISER SCREENING FOR THE ROCK COMMUNITY RADIO

Join The Rock Community Radio fundraising screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic The Birds at the Bay Theatre. There will be a halloween costume contest, raffle, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Oct. 27, 6-8:45 p.m. $15. (805) 769-8458. Bay Theatre, 464 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

BOXES Step into a liminal world where stories wait inside sealed boxes and a soul stands at the threshold between lives. Oct. 31, 7 p.m., Nov. 1 7 p.m. and Nov. 2 , 3 p.m. $28.62. my805tix.com. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY

Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. (805) 394-5560. coastalwineandpaint. com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

FREE OIL PAINTING DEMONSTRATION

Join this Oil Painting Demonstration with Elizabeth Tolley at Art Center Morro Bay. All are welcome. Nov. 1 3-5 p.m. (805) 7722504. ArtCenterMorroBay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE

PRESENTS 40 YEARS OF WATERCOLORS BY HOPE MYERS Award-winning watercolorist Hope Myers will showcase her Central Coast-inspired paintings, created over four decades of artistic efforts on the Central Coast. Gallery is open daily. Through Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805)

772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS ATUL PANDE’S ACRYLIC PAINTINGS, WHERE COLOR AND FORM COLLIDE. Atul Pande creates intuitive abstract paintings in acrylics, layering colors and forms inspired by his Indian heritage and scientific background. Gallery is open daily. Through Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS CENTRAL COAST INSPIRATIONS: JAY STIELER’S WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES

Jay Stieler captures the Central Coast’s unspoiled beauty in marvelous watercolors, embracing the medium’s unpredictable nature resulting in beautiful works. Gallery is open daily. Through Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS SMALL WORKS IN ACRYLIC BY CAROLE MCDONALD Carole

McDonald creates vibrant, small-scale acrylic paintings of magical landscapes, birds and Central Coast life. Bring home a bookshelf treasure. Gallery is open daily. Through Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

LEARN BEGINNING FUSED GLASS WITH LARRY LE BRANE No previous art skills are needed to make home-garden décor, gifts, dishware, and jewelry. The ticket fee includes all materials. Register via email. Oct. 25 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $200. (805) 748-6935. facebook. com/events/s/try-larry-le-branes-

beginning-/4124021671184094/. Central Coast Glass Blowing and Fusing, 1279 2nd Street, Los Osos.

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

EARTH GOWN MODEL’S Join this uninstructed portrait paint session. Two models will pose throughout the twohour session, while adorning dresses created by Melinda Forbes of the Earth Gowns. Oct. 25 5-7 p.m. $40-$50. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/ earth-gown-models/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

FIELDWORK WORKSHOP - OPEN STUDIO Join us every Tuesday for our community workshop! Bring your creative projects, meet fellow makers, and get inspired. No pressure, just creativity, good vibes, and snacks. Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. $15. fieldworkart. org. Fieldwork, 4307 El Camino Real, Atascadero, (971) 645-2481.

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.

NEXT STOP COMEDY Join for a night of

comedy with Next Stop Comedy, wine, and delicious lite bites! Tickets do not include food or wine. Oct. 25 , 7-9 p.m. $25. (805) 286-4028. Parrish Family Vineyard, 3590 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, parrishfamilyvineyard.com.

PASO PICTURE SHOW PRESENTS

BEETLEJUICE AT BIANCHI WINERY Paso Picture Show is wrapping up their season with a spooky night of fun, friends, wine and Beetlejuice under the stars, in the vineyards of Bianchi Winery in Paso Robles. Come early to enjoy a glass (or two) of wine, claim spots on the lawn, take in the golden hour glow on a Sidecar motorcycle tour of the vineyard, and snap some photos at the photo booth or among the vines. Oct. 25 5:30 p.m. $22$35. my805tix.com. Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room, 3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles, (805) 226-9922.

PUMPKIN SUCCULENT CENTERPIECE

CLASS Peaceful Plants will host pumpkin succulent centerpiece class at The Pottery Atascadero. The class includes a pumpkin, choice of succulents and decorations, use of tools, and instruction. Oct. 23 , 6-8 p.m. $55.40. my805tix. com. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero, (805) 460-6803.

SPEND TIME WITH TIBETAN BUDDHIST MONKS IN ATASCADERO Experience

Monks’ beautiful chanting, blessings, and creation of meditative sand mandala Monday through Friday. On Saturday, there will be a closing ceremony and the mandala will be destroyed, as a reminder of life’s impermanence. Oct. 23 , 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 24 , 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Oct. 25 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (805) 400-9560. facebook.com/profile. php?id=61581489601162. Healing Tree Holistic Massage and Apothecary, 5735 El Camino Real, Suite G, Atascadero. WEARABLE WONDERS - SILVER

JEWELRY WORKSHOP Under the guidance of instructor Brad Golden, you’ll shape, texturize, fire, and polish silver clay to reveal a finished piece of jewelry Oct. 25 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $100. (805) 2389800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. THE WIZARD OF OZ SCREENING AT CRESTON CEMETERY Join us for a night under the stars as we watch the 1939 Classic film at Creston Cemetery! Oct. 25 5:30-8:30 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/ the-wizard-of-oz-screening-at-crestoncemetery-tickets-1671013258639. Creston Cemetery, 5762 Little Farm Rd, Creston, (609) 628-2297.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

15TH ANNUAL SLOPOKE ART OF THE AMERICAN WEST EXHIBITION AND SALE Dust off your hat, lace up those boots, and get ready to step into a weekend where fine Western art meets country fun. SLOPOKE celebrates its 15th anniversary with three days of world-class art, live music, and Western hospitality — all in the beautifully restored Octagon Barn Center. Oct. 31Nov. 2 $28.62. the-slopoke.com. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096.

ALES 4 TAILS: A COMEDY BENEFIT FOR ANIMAL RESCUES Join at Humdinger Brewing for a night of belly laughs, cold brews, and warm fuzzies—all in support of Atlas Animal Rescue and Paddling Paws. Oct. 25 8-10 p.m. $27.50. my805tix. co. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

CHRISTIAN ELLIOTT PLAYS “THE MARK OF ZORRO” (1920) Renowned organist Christian Elliott accompanies “The Mark of Zorro” on the Forbes Pipe Organ, enriching Douglas Fairbanks Sr.’s swashbuckling classic with thrilling, dramatic live music. Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts. org/20252026-season/christian-elliottplays-the-mark-of-zorro-1920. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., 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. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: RISE OF T. REX WITH DR. LINDSAY ZANNO Paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno will uncover T. rex’s evolution and the vibrant ecosystem it ruled 66 million years ago in the western United States. Nov. 2 2 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts. org/20252026-season/nationalgeographic-live-rise-of-t-rex. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. OBJECT LESSONS IN OBSOLESCENCE (2005–2025) An installation of film and video works spanning two decades by collaborating artists Gibson + Recoder will be on display. Through Oct. 24 gibsonrecoder.com/2018/9/3/ r614ugvkhod6xtur8xi88dg7xbg0b6. Cal Poly University Art Gallery, Cal Poly Art & Design, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 93407-0321, San Luis Obispo, (805) 756-1571. PAINT A PREMADE POTTERY PIECE! Drop into the studio to pick out and paint a premade piece! There is fun for all ages, and prices are based upon size. Mondays, Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2-7:30 p.m. $30$75. app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule. php?owner=22676824&appointmentTy pe=35974477. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. PAINTING AN ITALIAN FARMHOUSE WITH PASTELS WITH JIM TYLER In this full day workshop, you will paint an abandoned farmhouse from the Tuscany region of Italy. All experience levels are welcome. Nov. 1 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $90. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST A self-directed fun group of dynamic artists who enjoy painting and sketching outdoors. Artists meet on site at various locations. Weekly plein air destinations are provided by Kirsti Wothe via email (mrswothe@yahoo.com). Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DOWNTOWN SLO

WELCOME TO THE SOUNDTRACK OF FREEDOM

VOZ DE MANDO AND LOS NUEVOS REBELDES

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 / 8PM

TICKETS START AT $49

DSB WORLDS GREATEST JOURNEY TRIBUTE BAND

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 / 8PM

TICKETS START AT $25

COLBIE CAILLAT AND GAVIN DEGRAW

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 / 8PM

TICKETS START AT $59

a wonderful window for any level or age. Saturdays, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

SIJI KRISHNAN Krishnan’s evocative paintings exist in a realm between memory and myth, where figures emerge from translucent layers of pigment. Through Jan. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ siji-krishnan/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

A SIP OF FALL WITH TISHA SMITH

Instructor Tisha Smith will guide you step by step in painting a work of art which you can use to make cards, prints, etc. Oct. 23 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25. (805) 440-9048. i0.wp.com/artcentralslo.com/wp-content/ uploads/2025/09/Sip-of-Fall-Tisha-2. jpg?fit=1275%2C1650&ssl=1. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN

MIC NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337, libertinebrewing.com.

SPLISH SPLASH! A WATERCOLOR

EXHIBIT Central Coast Watercolor

Society & Art Central presents “Splish Splash!” celebrating excellence in watermedia painting. Mondays-Sundays, 12-6 p.m. through Nov. 3 (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com/gallery/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

STUDENT SHOWCASE AT THE BUNKER

Cheer on the beginning and advanced students of Central Coast Comedy Theater as they take the stage for a night of unscripted hilarity. Oct. 23 , 6:15-8 p.m.

$12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

TEEN NIGHT POTTERY IS LIVE Join Teen Night Pottery, for ages 14 and over. Teens will be taught to throw on the potters wheel, sculpt, or paint a pot. Snacks will be provided. Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. $35. (805) 896-6197. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

TUESDAY MORNING BEGINNING

POTTERY WHEEL CLASS! Learn to throw on the wheel and glaze your pieces at this intro to the pottery wheel, 6-week series. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Nov. 11 $275. anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. UNNECESSARY FARCE Get ready for a fast-paced, door-slamming, laugh-out-loud comedy! Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. This outrageous, award-winning farce delivers a night of side-splitting fun. Fridays, 7-9 p.m., Saturdays, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Sundays, 2-4 p.m. and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 6 $28-$47. (805) 786-2440. slorep.org/shows/unnecessary-farce/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

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

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

COASTAL YOUTH THEATER PRESENTS:

ELF THE MUSICAL JR. Coastal Youth Theater presents Elf the Musical Jr. Oct.

30 7-8:30 p.m., Nov. 1 2-3:30 & 7-8:30 p.m. and Nov. 2 , 2-3:30 p.m. $28.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT IN THE SECRET

GARDEN: GHOSTBUSTERS (1984)

Gather for a night of ghostly fun and supernatural laughs. Join the team, feel the chills, and experience Ghostbusters in The Secret Garden. Oct. 24 6:30 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302.

LA CASITA’S HALLOWEEN DRAG

BRUNCH Join the outrageously fun Halloween themed Drag Brunch with some of the Central Coasts hottest queens and kings and enjoy La Casita’s Famous Brunch. This event is hosted by Ezra’s Rockin’ Entertainment! Oct. 25 , noon $23.27. my805tix.com. La Casita, 1572 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW SHADOW CAST Don’t miss the 50 year anniversary of this wild movie and the 15th year anniversary of The Studio Players shadow cast. Join in this intimate setting of rock and roll fantasy! Oct. 24, midnight, Oct. 25, 10 p.m., Oct. 31, midnight and Nov. 1 10 p.m. $20. my805tix. com. The Studio of Performing Arts, 835 West Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

WORKSHOPS AND MORE AT THE LAVRA

Check the venue’s calendar for storytelling workshops, lectures, movie nights, and discussions held on a periodic basis. ongoing thelavra.org/home. The Lavra, 2070 E. Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande.

CULTURE

& LIFESTYLE

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

2025 CAYUCOS CAR SHOW Join the 34th annual Cayucos car show to enjoy a day of classic cars, food and drink, and live music. Visit site to register your car and get more info. Oct. 25 8 a.m.-4 p.m. my805tix.com. N. Ocean Ave, N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos. CENTRAL COAST UECHI-RYU KARATEDO Uechi-Ryu Karate-do is a traditional form of karate originating from Okinawa, Japan. Focus is on fitness, flexibility, and self-defense with emphasis on self -growth, humility, and respect. Open to ages 13 to adult. Beginners and experienced welcome. Instructor with 50 years experience. For info, call 805-215-8806. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278, morro-bay.ca.us.

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.

HALLOWEEN PARTY IN THE FIRESIDE

LOUNGE Don’t miss the Halloween Party at Cambria Pines Lodge! Join for live music, a fun atmosphere, and a costume contest for a chance to win great prizes. Oct. 31 , 8 p.m.-midnight Free. (805) 9274200. cambriapineslodge.com/events/ onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

MAIDEN TO CRONE SISTER CIRCLE Connect deeply with other women. Sharing the things that are close to our hearts creates a space of shared vulnerability that leads to deep connection. First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. my805tix.com. From the Roots Up Healing Studio, 2055 9th St., Los Osos. PUMPKIN PATCH Our Pumpkin Patch is officially open for the season! All of our pumpkins are thoughtfully grown by 46 Ranch and come in various sizes. MondaysSundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 927-4747. cambrianursery.com/events/. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria. 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.

STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical, mental and emotional health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. (805) 709-2227. Hardie Park, Ash Ave. and B St., Cayucos. Qi gong offers great antiaging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical and mental health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first for info and exact location. Fridays, 9-10 a.m. $12. (805) 709-2227. inner-workings.com. Los Osos, Townwide, Los Osos.

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

NORTH SLO COUNTY

A-TOWN HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY Get ready for a spooktacular night in Downtown Atascadero. Join local shops and businesses for an evening of trick-or-treating and party on after. Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m. Free. (805) 4642564. Downtown Atascadero, Entrada, ECR, and Traffic Way, Atascadero.

ALMOND COUNTRY QUILT GUILD LIVE AUCTION AND BOUTIQUE Head to the Almond Country Quilt Guild’s 35th annual Live Auction and Boutique in Paso. The event benefits Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Honor Flight of the Central Coast. Nov. 1, 1 p.m. Free. acqguild. com/. Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles, 805- 238-3702.

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

BOOK BUDDIES Bookworms, assemble! Woods is welcoming animal lovers age 7-17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Oct. 28 3:30-4:30 p.m. $5.00. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/ youth-programs/. 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.

HAMBLY LAVENDER FARM GUIDED

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

HARVEST MARKETPLACE Head to the Harvest Marketplace with local vendors and artisans. There will be live music with The Racking Crew, and food and wine will be available for purchase. Oct. 25 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 467-2046. foursistersranch.com/ event-calendar/fall-harvest-marketplaceand-wine-club-pick-up-party. Four Sisters Ranch Vineyard and Winery, 2995 Pleasant Rd., San Miguel.

PIZZA & PILATES Start your morning with a rejuvenating one-hour mat pilates class led by Lauren Shannon, followed by woodfired pizza and Vina Robles wine! Oct. 25 10:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. $50. (805) 721-4553. exploretock.com. Vina Robles Tasting Room, 1650 Ramada Dr, Ste 140, Paso Robles. PLANTS AND PECULIARS POP-UP

SHOW There will be living stones (lithops), succulents, handcrafted giant roses, ceramic pots for succulents, and even pirate rubber duckies. Vendor spaces are $10. Nov. 1 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (805) 703-4661. facebook.com/ groups/1432866804429090. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

SAVE THE PEAKS ANNUAL WALK FOR CANCER BENEFITING CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY Slip into your favorite pink outfit and stroll the gorgeous Margarita Vineyard, home of Ancient Peaks Winery. Oct. 26 , 9 a.m.-noon $25. (805) 238-4411. classy.org. Ancient Peaks Barn at Santa Margarita Ranch, 5991 W Pozo Rd, Santa Margarita.

THE PEAKS WALK FOR CANCER

Gather your friends to walk to raise awareness for those impacted by cancer here in SLO County. Oct. 26 9 a.m.-noon $25. (805) 238-4411. classy.org. Oyster Ridge, 5991 West Pozo Rd., Santa Margarita. SPOOKTACULAR TALK WITH AUTHOR

NICHOLAS BELARDES Local thriller and horror author, Nicholas Belardes, will discuss eco-anxieties and other terrors. Meet Corax the raven, Pacific Wildlife Care’s animal ambassador. There will be free books too. Oct. 25 10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 461-6161. friendsoftheatascaderolibrary. org/. Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano, Atascadero.

TOPS SUPPORT GROUP: WEIGHT LOSS AND MAINTENANCE A self-help support group focusing on weight loss and maintenance. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. (805) 242-2421. tops.org. Santa Margarita Senior Center, 2210 H St., Santa Margarita.

TOPS TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Join for affordable and effective weight-loss support. Sundays, 10-11 a.m. through Oct. 31 First visit is free. (805) 234-1026. Rancho Del Bordo Clubhouse, 10025 El Camino Real, Atascadero, tops.org. WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OUR COUNTRY? WHAT CAN I DO? This is a workshop for those worried about the direction our country is taking and are wishing to do something about it, but don’t know where to start. Oct. 26 2:30-5 p.m. Free. (805) 459-2403. mobilize.us. Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

ZOO BOO! Enjoy Halloween fun for all ages with a spooktacular evening in store with a not-too-scary evening throughout the Zoo! There will be carnival games, a live DJ playing spooky music, Halloween activities, a Haunted Maze, and more. Oct. 24 4:30-7:30 p.m. and Oct. 25 4:307:30 p.m. $18.98. my805tix.com. Central Coast Zoo, 9100 Morro Road, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

30-DAY BREATH AND RESET JOURNEY

FOR WOMEN Wired at night, drained all day? Reset your body in 30 days. Focus on breath practices to calm stress, sleep deeply, and restore lasting energy. Registration is required. Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (805) 235-7978. charvetgratefulbody. com. Live Webinar, online, SLO County.

BILL GAINES AUDIO BIG ANNUAL SWAP

MEET Don’t miss your chance for the year’s best deals on all the equipment you’ve been needing! Buy, sell, or trade your way or reserve a booth to make some extra cash from the extra gear you’re

planning on upgrading. Nov. 1 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $28.62. my805tix.com. Bill Gaines Audio, 840 Capitolio, A, San Luis Obispo.

BOO BASH Put on your best costumes for this year’s Boo Bash! Bring the family for games, food trucks, a movie, and a haunted house. Oct. 24 4-8:30 p.m. Free. (805) 781-7305. slorecactivities.org. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo.

BOOK BUDDIES Bookworms, assemble! Woods Humane Society is welcoming animal lovers age 7-17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Oct. 29 3:30-4:30 p.m. $5.00. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/youthprograms/. 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/ youth-programs. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo. BRAVER ANGELS WORKSHOP: DEPOLARIZING WITHIN Worn down with our deeply polarized world right now? Join us to learn how to turn down the heat and get skills to disagree better. Oct. 30 3-6 p.m. Free. (805) 595-2211. uuslo.org/. Unitarian Universalist Church, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CARE CREW Calling all crafty, caring, petloving kids! Care Crew members will join us in filling Kongs for our canines, crafting pet toys, and creating art. Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m. $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety. org/youth-programs. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CEMETERY TOUR OF OLD MISSION

CEMETERY Dr. Dan Krieger will conduct this cemetery tour, which is a fundraiser for SLO Co. Genealogical Society. Oct. 25 2-4 p.m. $5 donation non-members. (805) 478-1951. Vicki Book, 4332 White Chapel Ct, Santa Maria, slocgs.org.

CENTRAL COAST CONJURERS (SLO

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

CENTRAL COAST DIALYSIS ORGAN

TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP Not faith based. All are welcome. Please wear a mask. First Saturday of every month, 9:3011:30 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO, 650 Pismo St., San Luis Obispo.

DAILY QIGONG PRACTICE For the early riser or commuter, every weekday morning. Maintain or improve

LIFE’S IMPERMANENCE

Spend time with Tibetan Buddhist monks and experience their chanting, blessings, and creation of a meditative sand mandala at Healing Tree in Atascadero from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday, Oct. 20, to Saturday, Oct. 25. The monks are touring the U.S. to raise funds for their orphanage and school for disadvantaged children, called the Ngari Institute in Leh-Ladakh, India. On Saturday, there will be a closing ceremony, and the mandala will be destroyed as a reminder of life’s impermanence.

—A.S.

concentration, balance, and flexibility. Includes weekly Friday 3 p.m. class with more practices. Led by certified Awareness Through Movement teacher. Mondays-Saturdays, 6:10 a.m. and Fridays, 3 p.m. $35/week or $125/month. (646) 2805800. margotschaal.com/qigong. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL |

MISSION PLAZA SLO Participate in this celebration of life, culture, and community. Join in on the costume contest, parade, and more. Nov. 1 12-4 p.m. facebook.com/ events/1226738485931491. Mission Plaza, Downtown, San Luis Obispo.

FLANNEL 101 PRE-HALLOWEEN

PARTY Live at Libertine! Oct. 30 7 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

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.

GROW NATIVE PLANTS SALE Fall is the best time of the year to grow native plants! Transform your garden into a stunning oasis by planting and growing native plants. Oct. 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (805) 543-6071. growing-grounds-nursery. square.site/. Growing Grounds Nursery, 3740 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

HALLOWEEN AT THE DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS’ MARKET Join us for the spookiest night of fun in downtown San Luis Obispo! There will be a trick-or-treat trail at dozens of downtown businesses. Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m. Free. downtownslo.com/ events/halloween-at-the-farmers-market.

Downtown SLO Events, Downtown SLO Farmers Market, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 541-0286.

LOS OSOS/BAYWOOD PARK

OKTOBERFEST 2025 Ein Prosit : “A Toast”

to good life is the theme of the 46th annual Oktoberfest, featuring music, biergarten, costume contests, street vendors, and a supervised Kid Zone. Oct. 26 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free. Los Osos / Baywood Park Oktoberfest 2025, 2nd Street and Santa Maria, Baywood Park, (805) 458-9523, lobpchamber.org.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions

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

MUMTOBER Join for Mumtober at the Dallidet Adobe! A curated selection of mum plants and bouquets will be sold. New this year, there will be a vintage book and painting sale. Oct. 25 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

$55.40. my805tix.com. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

QI GONG AT SPIRIT WINDS PHYSICAL

THERAPY This class will lay a foundation for health and vitality by integrating joint mobility, flowing movement, energizing breathwork, and mindfulness practices. Join now! Wednesdays. through Dec. 31

$23. my805tix.com. Spirit Winds Physical Therapy, 1422 Monterey Street, Suite C-102, San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-5100.

SAN LUIS OBISPO FALL WEDDING EXPO

The San Luis Obispo Wedding and Event Expo is a must-attend event for brides, grooms, and event planners alike. With tons of vendors, this expo offers a unique opportunity to connect with the best professionals in the industry and gather inspiration for your special day. Nov. 2 , 12-4 p.m. $12. my805tix.com. Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.

SLOCA SNEAK PEEK SLOCA is a hybrid classical school. This sneak peek is for parents (interested in preschool-8th) and their students. Oct. 27, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (805) 548-8700. sloclassical.org/event/sneakpeek-preschool-8th-3/. SLO Classical Academy, 165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. STATE OF THE SLO WATERSHED Creek

Lands Conservation invites you to celebrate the restoration efforts underway on your local San Luis Obispo Creek! Hear key findings, current work in the watershed, and next steps toward a resilient and thriving SLO Creek. Oct. 23 4:30-8 p.m. $25. my805tix. com. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096.

STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi Gong boosts energy and vitality, reduces stress, improves balance and flexibility, and, best of all, is fun. Join instructor Devin Wallace for this outdoor class which is held in a beautiful setting. Call or email before attending. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $12. Crows End Retreat, 6430 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

A T.E.D.-LIKE TALK ON THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY The little-known history of our American presidency is a history responsible for today’s governmental fiasco. Hear speaker Gene Strohl, former KCBX on-air personality. Oct. 29 7-8 p.m. Free. (805) 748-1044. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. TRANS* TUESDAY A safe space providing peer-to-peer support for trans, gender nonconforming, non-binary, and questioning people. In-person and Zoom meetings held. Contact tranzcentralcoast@gmail.com for more details. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 541-4252. WIGGLE WAGGLE FALL FESTIVAL Join us for the 5th Annual Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival! Bring the whole family, including leashed and dog-friendly dogs, to Woods SLO. Oct. 25 , 12-3 p.m. Free. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/ fallfestival/. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:156:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

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. CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL CHAOS AND HAUNTED MAZE Enjoy a bounce town, haunted maze, pumpkin patch, photo ops, costume contest, festive displays, food vendors, and more. Some events are free, some have a cost. Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, 1-7 p.m. Free. (805) 473-5472. arroyogrande.org/rec. Elm Street Park, 1221 Ash St., Arroyo Grande. DANCE FITNESS ART AND CULTURE FOR ADULTS Discover dance as a form of artistic expression and exercise, using a wide range of styles and genres of music (including modern, jazz, Broadway, ethnic). Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 28

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SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

GIVING PAWS FOR HOPE WITH NEW LIFE K9S We’re excited to celebrate the third year of our cherished Giving Paws for Hope Fundraising Dinner—a special evening dedicated to raising vital funds. Nov. 1 , 4-8 p.m. $85. newlifek9s. org/givingpawsforhope. Thousand Hills Ranch, 550 Thousand Hills Rd., Pismo Beach, (805) 574-0739.

HRCC ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join the HRCC for the 2025 Annual Leadership Conference: The Future of Work is Human - Inspiring Minds, Motivating Generations and Building Resilient Workplaces. Oct. 24 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $90. hrcentralcoast.org/meetings. php. South County Regional Center, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande, (805) 489-1488.

MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS Experience dance from continents around the earth, including from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful in-depth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 dropin; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND IN ARROYO GRANDE Interview suspects, hunt for clues, and solve the Curious Case of J.J. Branch! Local shops will transform into characters and clue stops in the Village. Participants should pick up a “1911 Newspaper” at Monarch Books, which will provide the background story, character bios, event rules, and space to log clues. Participants should submit their final guesses before 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, to Monarch Books. Nov. 1 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Nov. 2 , 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 668-6300. monarchbooks805.com/events. Monarch Books, 201 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande. POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS

A docent-led tour of the buildings and grounds of the historic Point San Luis Light Station. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

QI GONG FOR LESS STRESS AND MORE ENERGY Experience the energy of Qi Gong through simple standing movements promoting flexibility, strength, relaxation, and increased energy. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, Qi Gong revitalizes and enriches your life. An outdoor class overlooking the ocean. Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. $14 per class or $55 for 5-class card with no expiration. (805) 440-4561. pismobeach.org. Margo Dodd Gazebo, Ocean Park Blvd., Shell Beach.

QI GONG: MINDFUL MOVEMENTS FOR LESS STRESS AND MORE ENERGY

Balance your mind, body, and spirit with Qi Gong — gentle stretching and strengthening movements that promotes physical wellbeing and inner peace. This is geared towards all fitness levels and ages. Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $14 per class or $55 for 5-class card. (805) 4404561. balancedlivingayurveda.com. Shell Beach Veterans Memorial Building, 230 Leeward Ave., Pismo Beach.

ANNUAL COIN AND COLLECTIBLE

SHOW This event is presented by the Santa Maria Coin Club. There will be a collection of coins, beanies, sporting cards, and casino chips. Nov. 1 , 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 937-1250. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

FLYING MIZ DAISY’S MARKET Shop

vintage goods, clothing, jewelry, and more from over 60 vendors, and enjoy music and local food trucks. Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. flyingmizdaisy.com/markets. Old Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang.

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

CAMBRIA SCARECROW FESTIVAL Scarecrows take over October again. The festival favorite returns to Cambria and San Simeon with fall fun for all. Oct. 31 noon-midnight Free. (805) 203-0743. cambriascarecrows.com. Cambria Scarecrow Fest, Citywide, Cambria.

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.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

46 WEST WINERIES HALLOWINE Come dressed in your best Hallowine Costume and mix and mingle with the monsters of the 46 West. Your ticket includes wine tasting of the 46 West Member wineries, live DJ spinning your favorite tunes and prizes for the best dressed. Oct. 25 , 6-9 p.m. $56. my805tix.com. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles.

CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY Teams of one to six people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

CLUB SUPSUP Check out the Central Coast’s newest pop-up dinner experience the last Wednesday of every month. Last Wednesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. $125. (310) 692-0046. clubsupsup.com/. Kindred Oak Farm, 1250 Paint Horse Plaza, Paso Robles.

FALL RELEASE RENDEZVOUS AT MCPRICE MYERS WINES Celebrate our Fall Release with tastings, bites by 805 Coastal Kitchen, olive oils, and live music from Five Parts Devil. Oct. 26 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $40. (805) 237-1245. mcpricemyers. com. McPrice Myers Wine Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles.

FALL WINE WALK Stroll around Downtown Paso on a Fall afternoon, and taste one

special wine at each place, expertly paired with a delicious morsel. A ticket gets you food and wine at 20 Downtown Wineries. Nov. 1, 2-5 p.m. $60. my805tix.com. Paso Robles Downtown Wine District, 809 13th Street, Paso Robles, (805) 591-7003.

OYSTER FEST AT HOPE ON PARK – OYSTERS + AUSTIN HOPE WINES The team behind Morro Bay Gold Oysters will share how they sustainably farm oysters in the cool waters of Morro Bay. Hear their story of environmental stewardship and enjoy freshly shucked oysters paired with a selection of Austin Hope wines. Secure your spot and get a ticket now. Oct. 27 5:30-7 p.m. $45. my805tix.com. Hope on Park Creative Space, 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles. TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. FALL WINE DINNER AT LA LOMITA RANCH Gather for an evening of warmth, community, and La Lomita Wines paired with a five-course menu that celebrates the rich, vibrant traditions of Mexican cuisine. Nov. 1, 5:30-9 p.m. $180. (805) 7068034. exploretock.com. La Lomita Ranch, 1985 La Lomita Way, San Luis Obispo. PIÑATAS ON THE PATIO What is more festive than a piñata? Join for some brunch drinks and a couple of good hits to a piñata (or two). Good times and goofy prices promised. Turns will be determined on a first come, first served basis. First Sunday of every month Free. SLO Public Market, South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. SAN LUIS OBISPO VEGAN CHEF

CHALLENGE Businesses across the region will showcase exciting special vegan menu items. This event is open to everyone, not just vegans! Through Oct. 31 veganchefchallenge.org/slo/. At participating businesses, All over the region, San Luis Obispo, (480) 954-1257. SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. THAT’S SO DRAG BRUNCH: NIGHT OF THE LIVING QUEENS (BRUNCH EDITION) Text your crew, grab your tickets, and don’t miss the best brunch party in town! Nov. 2 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $21.13. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY HALLOWEEN BASH AT MARISOL BAR Sip, laugh, and raise a glass to a fang-tastic Halloween! Food and beverages will not be included with entry. Valet parking can be validated with purchase. Oct. 31 7-10 p.m. Free. (805) 773-5000. cliffshotelandspa. com. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach. ∆

Arts

Rags to richness

What were you doing when you were trapped in your home during the pandemic? Bay Area-based artist Julia Goodman spent her time slowly creating the wrapped sculpture An Unimaginable Unit of Time, currently on display with some of her other work at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) through Sunday, Nov. 30. Goodman began the sculpture in March 2020, and according to the museum, it “marks the personal and collective passing of days during the pandemic. Each day, she formed an imprint of her grip in pulp along strips of torn bedsheets, resulting in a continuous line that ultimately stretched 0.95 miles.”

In another work, Waning and Waxing, “Goodman carves moon phases into large textured calendars, recording the 11 months she mourned her father and, years later, the nine and a half months of her pregnancy. Through handmade materials and labor-intensive rituals, Goodman’s work holds space for cycles of love and loss, connecting us to the rhythms of time.” She gathers her materials from reused textiles such as “cotton bedding and T-shirts from family, friends, and thrift stores.” She then tears and pulps the material to create hand-formed paper sculpture.

SLOMA is located at 1010 Broad St. Learn more at sloma.org/ exhibition/julia-goodman.

Spooky fun

Remember book fairs?

Typically held in schools, the events—often organized by companies such as Scholastic or Follett—offered students, families, and staff the opportunity to purchase a variety of reading materials. Well, relive those school daze memories on Friday, Oct. 24, when Two Broads Ciderworks (860B Capitolio Way, SLO) hosts The Cove Books Spooky Boozy Bookfair and author talk (5 to 8 p.m.; free).

The event is organized by New York Times bestselling author Kalyn Josephson, the author of the Ravenfall series, The Storm Crow duology, and the This Dark Descent duology, as well as the owner of The Cove Booksellers.

“Our last book fair was such a success, we decided to put together another one,” she explained. “We’re excited to be teaming up with Pacific Wildlife Care and local artist, Katelyn, from Book and Bottlecrafts, to bring you an evening of books, crafts, wildlife, and all the fall vibes.”

A portion of proceeds will be donated back to the wildlife center. Also, join The Cove at the Atascadero Library on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. for an author talk with local thriller and horror writer Nicholas Belardes. He’ll be discussing eco-anxieties and other terrors. Learn more at thecovebooks.myshopify.com/ pages/upcoming-events. Δ Glen Starkey

BY GLEN STARKEY

Experiential

Memories of

the Far Shore transports listeners through

sound and light

When’s the last time you sat in nature and just listened, and I mean really listened to the ambient sounds surrounding you? Myriad evidence proves exposure and listening to nature can improve both mental and physical health. During the pandemic lockdown, two SLO County acquaintances— sound designer bryant keith bayhan (they/them and all lower case like e. e. cummings) and local artist and naturalist Derek Schultz (he/him)—began sharing nature-inspired recordings.

See the light!

Sound designer bryant keith bayhan and percussionist Aaron Kroeger will perform Memories of the Far Shore, an immersive light and ambient sound show at The Bunker SLO on Thursday, Oct. 30 (6 to 8 p.m.; all ages; free though donations are gratefully accepted; RSVP at my805tix.com). The Bunker is located at 810 Orcutt Road Learn more about the venue at thebunkerslo.com.

“We talked over email about music we were working on and realized we shared a lot of similar interests in slower music that emphasized your perception, sounds that were evocative of real places, and albums that felt like physical journeys,” bryant explained via email. “I used to be more of a songwriter and performed electronic pop music, and Derek used to play in metal bands, but I think we had both been shifting toward more ambient music styles, and not being able to perform for a while after COVID started encouraging a lot of introspective music making.”

Their online collaboration resulted in an album called Memories of the Far Shore, which is now the title of the light and sound show performed by bryant and Próxima Parada percussionist Aaron Kroeger, which aims to transport listeners to our coastal waters.

“The performance is about the Baywood estuary between Morro Bay and Los Osos, and the songs take you on a journey from the back bay area near where the boats dock, across the water to the sand dunes, and the ‘far shore’ is the western side of the sand dunes,” bryant explained. “There is also an element of light invoked by some of the songs. I’m fascinated by the way the morning fog in Morro Bay captures sunlight within it. It glows in a specific way that I haven’t seen anywhere else.

“Also, the shifting colors of diffuse light from a fading sunset as it shines from behind the sand dunes is an image that is important to this music. The colors changing from orange to red to purple is something we try to capture throughout the set.”

Though Schultz is still tangentially involved with the project, bryant and Kroeger are the performers.

“Derek is currently busy with other life commitments, but he’s been instrumental in developing the philosophy behind the live performance versions of the songs,” bryant noted. “We go for long walks together every few months to discuss how things are going and how we would like the project to build as time goes forward. The project is already activating both aural and visual senses.

“This performance at The Bunker is important, because our previous show at ShinyObject in Morro Bay was the testing ground to see what worked, and this is us refining from experience and feedback. It’s going to be a memorable show, but also, for us it’s just one step in a much larger collaboration which started five years ago and I’m sure will continue much further as we grow, learn, and share,” bryant said. “I’ve already talked with two local venues about doing related performances next year, and we have plans to tour the show as interest grows.”

‘SENSORIAL AND STIMULATING’

Sound designer bryant keith bayhan (above right and at left) and percussionist Aaron Kroeger (above left and below) perform the immersive light and ambient sound show Memories of

When they perform the piece for just the second time on Thursday, Oct. 30, at The Bunker SLO, they’ll begin by doing a 30-minute “sound demonstration,” which will give people a chance to adjust to the surround sound speaker system.

“This isn’t a normal music performance, and people generally aren’t used to hearing sound played from all sides and it could be a little overwhelming or distracting if we just started up the whole system at once,” bryant said. “The music is very sensorial and stimulating, and it’s about teaching people how to listen in a different way than they are maybe used to. The software I use to perform my music on the surround sound system was developed by a French audio research team who refer to these types of setups involving multiple speakers as ‘sound gardens’: It’s alive around you, and I’m just the caretaker.”

Clearly, this is not a typical concert, and bryant hopes attendees will adjust to the unusual experience.

“Expect the event to start on time, maybe bring a cushion for the chairs provided, and be prepared to listen differently,” they stressed. “More so than

preparing for the event, what I’d like people to do is to take away from the show a few moments of attention and to actively listen to what’s around them. To quote a big inspiration for me, the sound designed Walter Murch said, ‘In the womb, our consciousness develops in sound, and then we are born into light.’”

The event is free, but seating is limited. RSVP at my805tix.com, and bryant will also have small pieces of his visual art available for donation before and after the performance. He and Kroeger are also accepting tips if people are so inclined.

“Most of all, I’d like people to know that they can support this project by joining us for the performance, following me on Instagram at @IAmThePaperman, or telling people what an interesting show they saw because we’d love to continue bringing it to more people who are interested in original, cross-disciplinary art such as this.” ∆

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

the Far Shore at The Bunker SLO on Oct. 30.

Crime time

Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown) created and wrote this crime drama focusing on Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo), a Philadelphia-based FBI agent and former Catholic priest put in charge of a task force investigating a series of robberies targeting motorcycle gang stash houses. (seven 60to 68-min. episodes)

TASK

What’s it rated? TV-MA

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

Glen While focused on crime and criminals, this is really a series about family. Tom has two adopted kids, Emily (Silvia Dionicio) and her biological brother, Ethan (Andrew Russel), who’s in prison for a crime Tom can’t forgive him for. Tom also has a biological daughter, Sara (Phoebe Fox), Emily and Ethan’s stepsister. Tom’s trying to hold it together at home, but he’s clearly struggling and has a secret drinking problem. On the criminal side, there’s Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey), an unassuming family man whose life is spiraling downward ever since his wife left him with two young kids, Wyatt (Oliver Eisenson) and Harper (Kennedy Moyer), who are all living in Robbie’s dead brother’s house, owned by his put-upon niece, Maeve (Emilia Jones). He and his friend Cliff (Raúl Castillo) are garbage collectors who use their job to case the stash houses. Between the FBI and the Dark Hearts motorcycle gang headed by Perry Dorazo (Jamie McShane), the noose is tightening around Robbie and Cliff. It’s a gripping story filled with compelling characters.

Where’s it showing? HBO Max

seem to be so secret, at least not from his daughter, Emily, who’s too young to leave the house but too old to be none the wiser about what’s going on. When we peek into the lives of Robbie and his family, we see more heartbreak. Every moment is a struggle for the ex-con, but he’s determined to provide for his kids. When one of the robberies goes wrong, suddenly Robbie’s got Tom and his team on the hunt. The task force itself is a collection of detectives and a local trooper from the area, and the group hosts a spectrum of problems—from inexperience to double-crossing. It’s a wildly engrossing show.

Anna This is one where there doesn’t seem to be any winners. When we meet Tom, he’s still benched, handing out recruitment materials at job fairs, staying away from cases. I don’t recall that it’s ever exclusively said, but the implication is that Ethan’s crime led to the death of Tom’s wife, Susan, in one way or another, and it certainly has left Tom in shambles. His drinking doesn’t

WAYWARD

What’s it rated? TV-MA

When? 2025

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Created by and starring comedian and musician Mae Martin, Wayward tells the increasingly familiar story of “camps” created for “troubled teens” whose surface-level purpose is to whip kids into compliance and discipline the rebellion out of them. In reality, these camps are absolute cesspools of abuse, neglect, and secrecy. With more survivor stories revealed, it’s a wonder any still operate. This miniseries takes place in fictional Tall Pines and focuses on Martin’s character, Alex Dempsey, a young police officer who’s moved to

Glen Ruffalo is great as the disheveled FBI agent, but I was most impressed with Pelphrey’s Robbie. The character is a criminal, but he’s got a lot of soul. I was really rooting for him to find a way out. Martha Plimpton was also terrific as Tom’s superior officer, Kathleen McGinty. There are a lot of characters to keep track of, but Ingelsby’s story makes it easy to navigate through

town with his pregnant wife, Laura (Sarah Gadon), who once attended Tall Pines Academy. The small town has a strange air to it, and Alex can’t shake the feeling that something isn’t right, especially when it comes to the academy’s leader, Evelyn (Toni Colette). Laura is weirdly loyal to the strange woman who’s inserting herself into their lives, and when Alex gets a radio message from a teen trying to escape, he knows that the shiny package presented by Evelyn must hold darker secrets. This mysterious drama is spellbinding, as is Colette in this and every role. If you like peeking into deep dark corners, Wayward has many. Totally bingeable. (eight 40- to 50-min. episodes) —Anna

THE BIRDS

What’s it rated? PG-13

When? 1963

the various worlds of the motorcycle gang, Robbie’s family, Tom’s family, and the task force itself. Jones is also great as Maeve, who didn’t ask for her messed up life. Her dead father, Robbie’s brother, was a member of the Dark Hearts, and there’s a lot of secrets and animosity driving Robbie’s robberies. This is another terrific miniseries from the writer behind Mare of Easttown Anna I’ll happily watch anything from this writer knowing how much I absolutely loved both Mare of Easttown and Task. I, like you, just wanted Robbie to find a way out and live his life with his kids. In the end, it seems like that’s what Tom wanted too. Without spoiling too much, Tom and Robbie get a chance to spend some time together, and I think they both know they’re more similar than different. Both are drowning and just drifting farther from the water’s surface. ∆

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

Where’s it showing? Bay Theatre of Morro Bay, Monday, Oct. 27 (doors at 5, show at 6 p.m.; $17.91 presale at my805tix.com)

In time for Halloween, Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1963 nature-horror film will screen as a fundraiser for The Rock Community Radio.

The screenplay by Evan Hunter is loosely based on Daphne du Maurier’s 1952 novella of the same name. The basic premise is that for entirely unknown reasons, all bird species suddenly become aggressive and dangerous, attacking humans. The film was also informed by a real mass bird attack in Capitola on Aug. 18, 1961, which Hitchcock heard about while his film was already underway. It was later determined the birds’ aberrant behavior resulted from consuming toxic algae.

Though it received somewhat mixed reviews upon its release, The Birds has withstood the test of time and is now considered among Hitchcock’s greatest like Psycho, Vertigo, Rear Window and North by Northwest . Its special effects were groundbreaking and used a mix of mechanical and live birds. Hedren was injured by broken glass during a phone booth scene, and later she said she was misled and that real birds replaced mechanical ones. The “master of suspense” also certainly conjured an intense atmosphere throughout, and the story’s lack of neat resolution makes it somewhat of an anomaly. Nature rebels, but why? (119 min.) ∆ —Glen

DANGEROUS GAME Tom Pelphrey stars as Robbie Prendergrast, a seemingly unassuming family man engaging in a series of robberies of motorcycle gang stash houses, in Task, streaming on HBO Max.

COURTESY PHOTO BY PETER KRAMER/HBO

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BY GLEN STARKEY

Southern charmer

Social media star Danae Hays plays the Fremont Theater

Iapparently don’t spend enough time on social media because when I saw Good Vibez was bringing Danae Hays to the Fremont Theater, my first thought was, “Who’s that?” I looked her up and it turns out she’s a hilarious Alabama-bred and Nashvillebased comedian, country singer, and social media content creator playing on Friday, Oct. 24 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; ages 12 and older; $30 to $42.72 at prekindle.com).

She’s known for creating zany Southern characters and parody country music songs like “Broken Condoms,” on which she sings, “He could have settled for a blow job/ instead he had to go and hit a home run/ when he said baby girl come with me take my hand/ asked if he had one/ he said damn, I think I got one in my wallet/ ain’t no telling when I bought it/ gas station Lifestyles will sure change your lifestyle/ she got knocked up in Knoxville/ from knocking them boots/ thought that rubber was tougher than one pump or two/ it said ribbed for her pleasure/ but it hurt like the dickens/ shoving all 10 pounds out where that man stuck his dick in.”

“Nothing brings a family together like broken condoms,” she sings in the chorus. No wonder she’s go 3.6 million followers and 2 billion views. She’s funny as heck. She also knows how to work a crowd, riffing off audience interaction. She was also a college athlete playing shortstop for the University of Alabama softball team. Salt of the earth, this one.

Also from Good Vibez this week at the Fremont Theater, dive into the Sploinky Rave on Saturday, Oct. 25 (9 p.m.; 18-and-older; $33.96 at prekindle.com). Organizers describe it as “a pulse-pounding, bass-blasting experience like no other! Touring nationwide, Sploinky Rave delivers electrifying DJ sets from top-tier talent, pushing the boundaries of sound and energy.”

Tongue-in-cheek Minnesota rapper Yung Gravy on his Voluptuous Voyage Tour plays on Tuesday, Oct. 28 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $58.68 general, $123.56 to $206.58 VIP at prekindle.com). Known for his humorous lyrics, hooky melodies,

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“SHANTY-SING” AT THE MORRO BAY

MARITIME MUSEUM Saturday morning

“Shanty-Sing” at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum. Learn and share maritime music. Bring a song. Learn a song. Sing along. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon through Oct. 25 Free. (805) 225-6571. morrobaymaritime.org/ event/shanty-sing/. Morro Bay Maritime Museum, 1154 Front St., Morro Bay.

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.

trap beats, and mad fashion style, he stands 6-foot-8 and was born Matthew Raymond Hauri. Pertinence opens.

It’s a 2000s (Halloween) Party comes to the theater on Thursday, Oct. 30 (9 p.m.; 18-and-older; $33.96 at prekindle.com). The DJ event celebrates hits across pop, hip-hop, and rock genres. Everything from Britney Spears to Eminem.

And in case you’re planning your Halloween festivities, Oingo Boingo Former Members Halloween Party happens on Friday, Oct. 31 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $64.86 at prekindle.com). Expect hits like “Dead Man’s Party,” “Weird Science,” “We Close Our Eyes,” “Only a Lad,” “Just Another Day,” “Stay,” “Out of Control,” “Who Do You Want to Be,” “Gratitude,” “Private Life,” and many more. The only thing missing is Danny Elfman.

Something for everyone

Numbskull and Good Medicine are competing with themselves this week with multiple shows on Friday and Saturday

GLITTERFOX WITH THE HOT 45’S The Portland-based band Glitterfox will hit The Siren’s stage and deliver a night of indie rock. Oct. 24 , 7:30-10:30 p.m. $24.93. thesirenmorrobay.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312. 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.

SHANTY SING Bring a song. Learn a song. Sing along! The Morro Bay Shanty Project will lead this shanty sing along event. No experience is needed, and all are welcome. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon through Oct. 25 Free. (805) 225-6571. m.facebook.com/story.

php?story_fbid=pfbid0XU2CETCDiomA H5zp2XeQ9eswFTfFnScXaXZSpDX31Wp mXAZznYdQsZ7MuwVuMzpQl&id=1000 95006873277&mibextid=wwXIfr. Morro Bay Maritime Museum, 1154 Front St., Morro Bay.

SHANTY SING AT THE MARITIME

MUSEUM Join our monthly sea-shanty sing-along every 4th Saturday through October. Learn and share maritime music. Bring a song. Learn a song. Sing along. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11 a.m. through Oct. 25 Free. (805)225-6571. Morro Bay Maritime Museum, 1154 Front St., Morro Bay.

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40 YEARS OF MUSIC WITH THE ATASCADERO COMMUNITY BAND The Atascadero Community Band celebrates 40 years. Join us for a free anniversary concert, and joyful afternoon of music,

nights, so whatever your musical tastes, you should find something you want to see.

The two promotion companies present Glitterfox at The Siren on Friday, Oct. 24 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $24.93 at goodmedicinepresents.com), with Hot 45 opening. Based in Portland, Glitterfox “fuses garage rock grit, new wave shimmer, Southern Americana soul, and a dancefloor pulse—all tangled with heart and heat until what emerges is unmistakably, inimitably Glitterfox,” the band says.

As Solange Igoa (they/them), the band’s frontperson, jokes, “We have always been driven by this kind of blind faith and delusional confidence.”

If you’re more in a country mood, Good Medicine and Numbskull present Aaron Watson at BarrelHouse Brewing on Friday, Oct. 24 (6 p.m.; all ages; $39.86 at goodmedicinepresents.com), with Jake Jacobson opening. Watson is the first independent male country artist ever to

memories, and community spirit. Oct. 26 , 3-5 p.m. Free. atascaderoband. org. Atascadero Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero, 805) 466-2051.

ARTS AROUND US: SEASHORE TRIO

Enjoy an afternoon of piano, oboe, and violin chamber music with musicians from the SLO Symphony. Oct. 26 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/artsaround-us-seashore-trio/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

DUELING PIANOS HALLOWEEN BASH

- BLAST & BREW A-TOWN! Hear this comedic duo of talented pianists perform a wide range of hits, from Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley to Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. Be prepared to clap, sing, and laugh along with the show. Oct. 31 , 6-10 p.m. $21.13. my805tix.com. Blast and Brew, 7935 San Luis Ave., Atascadero.

EASTON EVERETT Easton Everett is a singer-songwriter who blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. Oct. 31 6-8 p.m. Wines on Main, 624 Main Street, suite 101, Templeton.

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.

KARAOKE NIGHT Food and drink available for purchase. Last Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

LIVE MUSIC WITH JANE AND SHANE

AT MCPRICE MYERS WINES Jane & Shane bring country, rock, and dance vibes. Enjoy McPrice Myers wines, Alba Provisions snack boxes, and a laid-back Paso evening. Nov. 1 , 4-7 p.m. $25 tasting fee waived with $75 purchase. (805) 237-1245. mcpricemyers.com/ events/110125music. McPrice Myers Wine Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., 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.

FUNNY LADY Good Vibez presents Nashville-based comedian, country singer, and social media star Danae Hays at the Fremont Theater on Oct. 24

PHOTO COURTESY OF DANAE HAYS

STAY FOXY Good Medicine and Numbskull present Portland-based alt-rockers Glitterfox at The Siren on Oct. 24

PHOTO COURTESY OF GLITTERFOX

COWBOY UP Good Medicine and Numbskull present country star Aaron Watson at BarrelHouse Brewing on Oct. 24

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debut an album at No. 1 on the Billboard Country chart, a feat recognized in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The next night, Numbskull and Good Medicine present The Linkin Park Tribute and Nirvanna: A Tribute to Nirvana at BarrelHouse Brewing on Saturday, Oct. 25 (6 p.m.; all ages; $27.50 at goodmedicinepresents.com). If you want to see the actual Linkin Park, they’re currently touring in South America. If you want to see the actual Nirvana, you’ll need a time machine.

Good Medicine and Numbskull present Starcrawler at Club Car Bar on Saturday, Oct. 25 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $22.35 presale or $24.41 day of show at goodmedicinepresents. com), with Lord Friday the 13 opening. Starcrawler describes themselves as “a modern day take on LA legends X, with a sprinkle of The Go-Go’s, a smattering of The Distillers, and some Rolling Stones sleaze thrown in for good measure.”

it, something romantic that I think we’ve lost now that everything’s available at our fingertips. I wanted to find a way to get back to that place, to recapture those feelings of excitement and anticipation and possibility.”

A former punk rocker, Linaberry now creates a blend of foot-stomping American roots music inspired by Alan Lomax’s ’30s and ’40s rural blues, folk, and soul music.

Sound out!

Also at The Siren … Versatile cover band Scratch brings its danceable rock, pop, and blues to a free matinee show on Saturday, Oct. 25 (2 to 5 p.m.; 21-and-older). These guys have been getting people on the dance floor since 2014.

Send music and club information to gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

The Molly Ringwald Project ’80s Halloween Party returns on Friday, Oct. 31 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $34.99 at tixr.com).

If you want to go, buy your tickets now. According to The Siren, the event has sold out six years in a row.

“Brought together by the Force, the Powers of Grey Skull, the Flux Capacitor,

a beat-up Swatch Watch wrapped around an old can of Aquanet, and just a pinch of discarded MX Missile fuel, tMRP brings an authentic show to sold-out crowds throughout California,” the band’s bio claims.

Burning Down Another Brick Enjoy Myself

SLO Brew Live at Rod & Hammer Rock presents triple-threat tribute act Pink Talking Fish on Sunday, Oct. 26 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $32.36 at ticketweb.com). This hybrid fusion act takes the music from Talking Heads, Pink Floyd, and Phish and mixes the material together into something new.

According to the band bio, “Discovering connections is part of the fun: Pink Floyd’s ‘On The Run’ seamlessly fitting in the middle of the composition of Phish’s ‘You Enjoy Myself.’ Perfectly placing Phish’s ‘Sand’ into the groove of Talking Head’s ‘Slippery People.’”

Jazz Jubilee continues

The Basin Street Regulars’ annual Jazz Jubilee continues through this weekend, and to see the list of concerts, visit pismojazz. com/2025-schedule-jazzfest, but I will tell you about one.

The San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation presents modern Gypsy jazz quartet The Idiomatiques in SLO’s Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church on Friday, Oct. 24 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $39.34 general admission at my805tix.com).

According to the Jazz Fed, “The quartet performs music in the spirit of Django Reinhardt with an emphasis on original compositions. They are the only Gypsy Jazz artists to break into the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Top 30 with their tune ‘C’est La Vie’ spending 11 weeks on the charts. An Idiomatiques show is filled with great musicianship, diverse programing, and humor.” ∆

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

Finally, Good Medicine, Numbskull, The Rock, and KCBX are joining forces to present The Bones of J.R. Jones at The Siren on Saturday, Oct. 25 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $24.41 at goodmedicinepresents.com), with Strange Vine opening. The Bones frontman Jonathon Linaberry was obsessed with the radio as a kid.

“I remember sitting there at night, glued to the boombox, cassette player ready to record whenever my favorite songs came on,” he recalled in press materials.

“There was something so thrilling about

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THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA & CORY

SIPS & SOUNDS WEDNESDAY Doors to our tasting room will open at 5 p.m., with music beginning at 6. There will be no cover charge, but a drink purchase is required. This is a 21+ event. Oct. 29 6-8 p.m. (805) 591-7003. stilsoncellars.com/events/. Stilson Cellars, 1005 Railroad Street, Suite 2, Paso Robles.

THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT SENSORIO

WITH PAT KELLEY, SUNNY WRIGHT, DAVID KEIF, AND DARRELL VOSS Jazz guitarist Pat Kelley joins vocalist Sunny Wright, bassist David Keif, and drummer Darrell Voss on the performance lawn at Sensorio! There will be firepit tables, food, and fun! Oct. , 6:45-9:45 p.m. $30-$65. (805) 226-4287. sensoriopaso.com. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

HENRY The Blind Boys of Alabama and Cory Henry will unite for an unforgettable night of gospel, soul, and genre-blending mastery, inspiring audiences with timeless, electrifying sound. Oct. 24 , 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org/20252026-season/blindboys-of-alabama-cory-henry. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. BURLEY THISTLES Burley Thistles is an alternative rock band known for their guitardriven sound and memorable songs. Oct. 25, 1-4 p.m. Wolff Vineyards, 6238 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-0448, wolffvineyards.com. CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE FALL

CONCERT The ensemble’s orchestra and choir will feature world-class guest artists and a dance troupe that sets the music in motion

with original choreographies. Oct. 25 7:30 p.m. $17 and $22 general, $12 students. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/ame. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY MUSTANG FAMILY WEEKEND FACULTY SHOWCASE This show will feature Cal Poly’s applied music faculty, who are recognized across the region for their expertise in solo and chamber ensemble performance. Aural treats, no tricks! Oct. 31 , 6:30 p.m. $10. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CHAMBER MUSIC WITH SOPHIE SHAO Cellist Sophie Shao completes her 2025 Residency with a chamber music concert exploring three works of chamber music. Oct. 26 3 p.m. $45.

DJANGO UNCHAINED As part of Jazz Jubilee, SLO Jazz Fed presents The Idiomatiques at SLO’s Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church on Oct. 24

festivalmozaic.org. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

COUNTRY NIGHTS: HALLOWEEN EDITION

Join for our new monthly country event focused on partner dancing! This month we’re starting with a two-level Country Two Step class—one track for newer dancers and another for those ready to level up their skills. Get ready for a night full of country swing, two-step, and everything in between. Oct. 25 , 7-9 p.m. $20. nexusslo.com. Nexus SLO, 3845 S Higuera St.( Lower Level), San Luis Obispo, (805) 904-7428.

CUESTA CHOIRS CONCERT The Cuesta College Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Cuesta Voce, under the direction of John Knutson, present an evening of classical and

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TRIPLE TRIBUTE Pink Talking Fish brings their tribute to Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish to Rod & Hammer Rock on Oct. 26

PHOTO COURTESY OF PINK TALKING FISH

jazz choral music. Oct. 25 , 7:30 p.m. $18 General, $10 Student w/ID. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

HEART STRINGS: TIES THAT BIND Canzona’s fall concert, Heart Strings: Ties That Bind, is an exploration of belonging, family, and community, while shining a spotlight on the vital work of CASA of San Luis Obispo in supporting local foster youth. Nov. 2 3 p.m. $30. my805tix. com. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-7580.

THE HIP ABDUCTION Hear The Hip Abduction, the vibrant St. Petersburg, FL-based collective that formed over a mutual appreciation for West African and early Jamaican reggae and dub music Oct. 23 , 8 p.m. $36.02. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600.

THE IDIOMATIQUES LIVE In part with the Jazz Jubilee Central Coast event, see The Idiomatiques live at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church. Oct. 24 , 7:30-9:45 p.m. $33.98. my805tix.com. Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo.

KLAVE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL EVENT

See a special, spooky Halloween edition of San Luis Obispo’s hottest Latin dance social! Oct. 31 , 10 p.m.-1 a.m. nexusslo. com. Nexus SLO, 3845 S Higuera St.( Lower Level), San Luis Obispo, (805) 904-7428.

MEMORIES OF THE FAR SHORE

Memories of the Far Shore is a new immersive art and performance project based on the Central Coast which began in 2020 when local artist and naturalist Derek Schultz (Murk Rider) and sound designer Bryant Keith Bayhan (.paperman) started sending each other audio recordings. This will be the second performance of Memories of the Far Shore after the successful collaboration at the beginning of the summer with Shiny Object Art Gallery in Morro Bay, and will feature approximately thirty minutes of sound demonstrations followed by an hour-long music performance. Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

SALSA AND BACHATA LEVEL 1.5

WORKSHOP This class bridges the gap between Level 1 and Level 2, focusing on body movement, musicality, and partner connection to help you dance with confidence. Oct. 25 , 1-3 p.m. $35. nexusslo.com. Nexus SLO, 3845 S Higuera St.( Lower Level), San Luis Obispo, (805) 904-7428.

SPANISH NIGHT WITH PABLO

SAINZ-VILLEGAS & FRIENDS This internationally acclaimed guitarist leads a passionate journey through Spain, performing fiery masterpieces that celebrate Spanish culture’s heart and soul with storytelling, emotion, and spirit. Nov. 1 , 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org/20252026-season/ spanish-night-with-pablo-sainz-villegasfriends. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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BAY TO THE BEACH Bay area legends will be performing, and up and coming local rapper Gehrig Kniffen will be opening the show up. Oct. 25 4 p.m. Avila Beach Resort, 6464 Ana Bay Dr., Avila Beach.

THE BLACK MARKET TRUST WITH THE MIDIRI BROTHERS SEXTET This Jazz Jubilee Central Coast headliner show offers an unforgettable night of swing, harmony, and virtuosity with The Black Market Trust and Midiri Brothers Sextet. Oct. 25 , 7-9 p.m. $30-$50. (805) 4899444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

CELEBRANDO NUESTROS ANTEPASADOS (HONORING OUR

ANCESTORS) DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (A DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION)

Promotores Collaborative of San Luis Obispo presents: Celebrando Nuestros Antepasados (Honoring Our Ancestors) Dia de Los Muertos (A Day of the Dead Celebration) Nov. 2 2-4:15 p.m. $30-$40; Student/Child $15-$20. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

CENTRAL COAST HARMONY CHORUS INVITES SINGERS TO JOIN FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES Men and women are invited! No prior experience is necessary - just a love of music. Call or email for more information. Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 18 $20. (805) 736-7572. ccharmony.org. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo. EASTON EVERETT Easton Everett is a singer-songwriter who blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. Hear him live at Mulligans Bar and Grill. Oct. 30 5-7 p.m. Mulligans Bar and Grill, 6460 Ana Bay Road, Avila Beach, (805) 595-4000. THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL STARRING

BELINDA DAVIDS: A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON The Clark Center presents: The Greatest Love of All starring Belinda Davids: A Tribute to Whitney Houston. Oct. 26 7-9 p.m. $49-$69, Platinum $79; Senior Discounts. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

JAZZ JUBILEE CENTRAL COAST PRESENTS :THE BLACK MARKET TRUST WITH THE MIDIRI BROTHERS SEXTET Hear The Black Market Trust and opening act The Midiri Brothers Sextet live. Oct. 25 7 p.m. $30-$50. pismojazz. com/2025-jjcc-information/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, (805) 489-9444.

JAZZ JUBILEE CENTRAL COAST | THE MIDIRI BROTHERS & BLACK MARKET

TRUST East Meets West: A Hot Jazz Double-Header!! Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of world-class jazz featuring two dynamic bands. Oct. 26 12-4 p.m. $20-$40. pismojazz.com/2025-jjccinformation/. Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach.

KARAOKE AT SLO COUNTY’S ONLY

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

KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY A weekly event with barbecue offerings and more. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, (805) 925-3500.

THE LONG RUN EXPERIENCE THE EAGLES MUSIC The Long Run delivers spot-on Eagles hits with lush harmonies, stellar musicianship, and national acclaim—an unforgettable tribute to one of rock’s most iconic bands. Hear them live at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts. Oct. 23 , 7:30-9:30 p.m. $44.50-$55. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE LOUNGE AT BESO An upscale afterhours nightclub experience. With limited capacity and a dress code. For ages 21 and over. Fridays, 10 p.m. my805tix.com. Beso Cocina, 1050 Willow Road, Nipomo.

MUSIC WITH A VIEW - OPEN GATES AT THE CHAPMAN ESTATE GARDEN

Enjoy Open Gates at the seaside Chapman Estate in Shell Beach. Bring a picnic dinner and music, tables, chairs, and views will be supplied. Docent-led garden tours are available. Fridays, 5-7:30 p.m. through Oct. 24 $5/ person + $5 for Docent tours (optional). chapmanestatefoundation.org/. Chapman Estate, Private residence, Shell Beach.

TICKET TO RIDE: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Ticket to Ride delivers a thrilling, authentic Beatles experience— costumes, hits, and all the magic of a live Fab Four concert, from the Sixties to Sgt. Nov. 1 , 7:30-9:30 p.m. $45-$60, Premium $65. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS HAPPY HOUR MUSIC SERIES Enjoy live music at the winery most Friday evenings. Check site for concert schedule. Fridays presquilewine.com. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, (805) 937-8110. LADIES NIGHT OUT Music by DJ Van Gloryious and DJ Panda. Features delicious daiquiri specials. Thursdays, 8 p.m.-midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866.

LIVE JAZZ SATURDAYS Crumbles Cafe & Bake Shop presents live jazz every Saturday. Hear Barbara Wilson on trumpet. Oct. 25 , 2-4 p.m. Free. (805) 925-0860. instagram.com/ Crumblescafeandbakeshop. Crumbles Cafe & Bake Shop, 1635 S. Broadway, Santa Maria.

LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD BY LOBO BUTCHER SHOP Check out live music every Friday night from a variety of artists at Steller’s Cellar in Old Orcutt. Dinner served by Lobo Butcher Shop between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 5-9 p.m. Varies according to food options. (805) 6235129. stellerscellar.com. Steller’s Cellar, 405 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt.

LIVE MUSIC AT STELLER’S CELLAR Various local musicians rotate each Friday. Fridays, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Steller’s Cellar, 400 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt, (805) 623-5129, stellerscellar.com.

MUSIC AT ROSCOE’S KITCHEN Live DJ and karaoke every Friday and Saturday night. Featured acts include Soul Fyah Band, DJ Nasty, DJ Jovas, and more. Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866.

MUSIC LESSONS AT COELHO ACADEMY Learn to play piano, drums, guitar, base, ukulele, or violin, or take vocal lessons. ongoing (805) 925-0464. coelhomusic. com/Lessons/lessons.html. Coelho Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria.

OLD TIME GOSPEL SING-ALONG All are welcome. Call for more details. Last Saturday of every month, 5-6 p.m. (805) 478-6198. Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria.

SUNDAY NIGHT FUN End the weekend with some good vibes. Music by DJ Van Gloryious. Sundays, 8 p.m.-midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG KARAOKE AT COLD COAST BREWING CO. Pick out a song, bring your friends, and get ready to perform. Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. COLD Coast Brewing Company, 118 W Ocean Ave., Lompoc, (805) 8190723, coldcoastbrewing.com.

YOUTH OPEN MIC NIGHT A fun, welcoming environment for first time performers and an opportunity for kids and teens to showcase their talent. Prizes awarded every month for Outstanding Performer. Last Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. certainsparks.com/. Certain Sparks Music, 107 S. H St., Lompoc.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS Sundays, 2-6 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, (805) 686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, (805) 686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com. ∆

Flavor

Hot in here

An Orcutt couple celebrates one year of their signature hot sauce, Hot Lil Mama

Michael and Diana Muranaka quote their favorite movie, Bridesmaids, to each other so often that one scene inspired the name of their hot sauce company. The scene follows a police officer who stops Kristen Wiig’s character and recognizes her from a sign at her bakery.

“You’re Cake Baby,” the officer said, referencing the name of her business. Then Sauce Baby was born.

“This company is basically us,” Michael said. “It’s like our relationship.”

In their 15 years of marriage, they knew they wanted to start a business together. After some abandoned ideas—like a directory for tourists in El Salvador, where they lived for seven years—Sauce Baby stuck. The brand recently celebrated its first anniversary.

Like the name of the company, the ingredients in their sauce, called Hot Lil Mama, also have a unique background. Michael is the chef in their household and started mixing ingredients in their blender. The first one he remembered making was a jalapeño and pineapple sauce. As he continued experimenting, the couple began to think more seriously about starting a hot sauce company.

“For Michael, it’s also a creative outlet,” Diana said. “He’s a very creative person, so I think cooking is another channel for him to express that.”

Hot Lil Mama is a blend of manzano, Fresno, serrano, and Thai chilis. The special ingredient is brewed hibiscus tea, common in El Salvador, where Diana is from.

“We tried it, and it perfectly rounded the hot sauce out,” Michael said.

Their sauce complements a wide variety of food, the Orcutt couple agrees, from eggs to pizza.

“I think it’s definitely more than just the heat plus vinegar,” Diana said. “I do like when it’s tangy.”

Diana likes that the spice in Hot Lil Mama doesn’t keep burning for an extended period.

Craving some heat?

Sauce Baby’s signature product, Hot Lil Mama, is sold in nearly 20 stores up and down the Central Coast, from Paso Robles to Santa Ynez. It’s also available to order online at heysaucebaby.com along with the brand’s hats, shirts, and stickers. Follow the brand on Instagram @ heysaucebaby.

Unlike her husband who grew up on hot sauce, she started eating it when she met him. Michael said she’s the inspiration for the name of the sauce, which is now in almost 20 Central Coast stores from Paso Robles down to Santa Ynez. It’s sold in places like the Old Town Market in Orcutt, California Fresh Market in Pismo Beach, and SLO Ranch Farms in San Luis Obispo.

The label is printed in Paso Robles, and the bottles are packed in Nipomo. Michael said Hot Lil Mama also gets shipped across the state and country.

The process of making the sauce gets specific, Michael said. It’s no longer as simple as blending the ingredients in their kitchen.

“We had to figure out how long you have to blend stuff to get the consistency that you want,” he explained. “Since we have hibiscus in it, you have to boil the hibiscus first to make tea before you add it to the hot sauce. It oddly gets pretty involved, but it’s really cool.”

The label, doodled by

Michael, sums up their relationship and, in turn, their company.

“In my head the character looks relentless. He looks kind of beat up and stuff, but ready to continue,” Michael said. “Every time we really wanted to do something, we’ve always been able to buckle down and talk through and figure it out.”

“It’s like funky, … pretty unique and bold,” Diana added. “That’s kind of like how we are too. Serious when we have to be serious, and then we just like having fun.”

When they started the venture, neither of them

DYNAMIC DUO Michael and Diana Muranaka dreamed of starting a business together, and their hot sauce brand, Sauce Baby, just celebrated its first full year of business.

PUT IT ON EVERYTHING Sauce Baby’s signature product is Hot Lil Mama, a sauce with a medium heat level. It’s made with manzano, Fresno, serrano, and Thai chili peppers, featuring hibiscus tea for a tangy touch. Michael Muranaka designed the spunky label.

knew about the food industry. They’re both used to working in creative spaces. Diana remembered filling out stacks of frustrating paperwork before they could even make the product.

“A lot of the unknown but pushing through because we’re together,” she said about the early stages of the business.

“What has been really enjoyable is just being out in the community,” Michael said.

Customers have asked for a spicier version of Hot Lil Mama, which the couple is “95 percent sure” they’ll develop, Michael said. They plan to use Caroliina Reaper peppers to jack up the heat while maintaining the same flavor.

For now, Michael and Diana are proud of how far they’ve come in one year. Diana said she still likes to take pictures of Hot Lil Mama when she sees it in stores.

“It’s almost unbelievable,” Michael said. “I’m very happy that we’re doing this together.” ∆

Sun Staff Writer Madison White, from New Times’ sister paper, is turning up the heat. Send peppers to mwhite@santamariasun.com.

25CVP0368

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Cameron Keith Clonts filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Cameron Keith Clonts to PROPOSED NAME: Cameron Keith Honea

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 12, 2025, 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 17, 2025

/s/: MC Kelly, Judge of the Superior Court

October 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2025

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) MARK BRUSZER, an individual;

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, a National Banking Association

CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 25LCP-0072

Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 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.

en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requistas legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar ias cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo ao una consesion de artitraje en un caso dce derecho civll. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER: (Número de caso): 25LCP-0072

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son)

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

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): THE DUNNING LAW FIRM APC California DFPI Debt Collector License #10059-99 James MacLeod (249145) Christina C. Macleod (283945) 9619 Chesapeake Dr., Suite 210 Sand Diego, CA 92123 (858) 974-7600

Date: (Fecha) 01/13/2025 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario); Dana Dowse, Deputy (Adjunto)

October 16, 23, 30, & November 6, 2025

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Robert Peter Lloyd, AKA Robert Peter Severini, AKA Robert Severini, AKA Robert P. Severini filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Robert Peter Lloyd, AKA Robert Peter Severini, AKA Robert Severini, AKA Robert P. Severini to PROPOSED NAME: Robert Peter Severini

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) RAYMOND C. CATTANEO aka RAYMOND CATTANEO, an individual dba RAY’S OWN BRAND; NINAMARIE PICCARDO CATTANEO, an individual; DOES 1-100, inclusive,

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): TBF FINANCIAL I, LLC, CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 30-2025-01497860-CLBC-CJC

may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: Restraining orders are on page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

1. The name and address of the court are: Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo 901 Park Street Paso Robles, CA 93446

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. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito

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 19, 2025, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 4, 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: October 7, 2025

/s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court October 16, 23, 30, & November 6, 2025

Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 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. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requistas legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene

2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are: Brent D. Peterson (Bar #238145) 605-13th Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 591-7161

Date: September 3, 2025 /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk, by Erica Gardner, Deputy

October 16, 23, 30, & November 6, 2025

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A KICK HERE AND THERE Michael Muranaka’s favorite food to drizzle Hot Lil Mama over is pizza and burritos, and his wife, Diana, loves to put it on breakfast food.

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of the above-named Trust and Decedent that all persons having claims against the Decedent or the Trust are required to file them with the Superior Comt, at I 050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, and mail or deliver a copy to James K. Burau, Esq., Attorney for the Trustee of the Trust, of which the Decedent was the Settlor, at 916 Southwood Boulevard, Ste IA, Incline Village, NV 89451, within the later of 4 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditors, or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code § 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: October 14, 2025 /s/ James K. Burau Law Offices of James K. Burau, Ltd. Attorneys for the Trustee

October 23, 30, & November 6, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-1986 (09/25/2025)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as MPR REAL ESTATE TEAM, 264 Scarlett Cir., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Rane Aguilar (264 Scarlett Cir., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rane Aguilar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-25-2025. 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. 09-25-2030. October 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-1784 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as SUPREME SCRUBBERS, 605 Bennett Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Landen D Peralta (605 Bennett Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Landen D. Peralta. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-27-

CURRENT PROPERTY TAXES DUE

(Revenue and Taxation Code Section 2609)

James W. Hamilton, County Auditor – Controller –Treasurer – Tax Collector, announces that the regular secured property tax bills have been mailed to all property owners at the addresses shown on the tax roll.

If you own property in San Luis Obispo County and do not receive a bill by November 15, 2025, contact the Tax Collector’s Office, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-290, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, or call (805) 781-5831.

Tax amounts and payment information can be found on the Tax Collector’s website (www.slocountytax.org). Please note, electronic check and savings transfer payments are accepted without a processing fee. Payments by credit or debit card require a processing fee.

The first installment of the 2025/26 fiscal year tax bill is due on November 1, 2025 and will become delinquent if not paid by 5 P.M. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. A 10% penalty will be added if the first installment is not paid by that date.

The second installment of the 2025/26 fiscal year tax bill is due on February 1, 2026 and will become delinquent if not paid by 5 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2026. A 10% penalty and a $20.00 cost will be added if the second installment is not paid by that date. Both installments may be paid when the first installment is due. The second installment cannot be paid before the first installment.

Payments may be made on the Tax Collector’s website (www.slocountytax.org), by telephone at (805) 781-5831, by mail, or in person at the Tax Collector’s Office, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-290, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, which is open for business between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays.

I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed in San Luis Obispo County, California, on October 23, 2025.

/S/ James W. Hamilton, CPA San Luis Obispo County Auditor – Controller – Treasurer – Tax Collector

Published in The New Times on October 23 and October 30, 2025.

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN Friday, November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT A request by Mary Flavan for a Minor Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2024-00045) to permit the construction of an approximately 90-foot

free-span bridge across Morro Creek.

was authorized pursuant to CZLUO

23.03.045- Emergency Permits to address an immediate emergency condition, through issuance of Emergency Permit (DTM2024- 00016). The applicant is required to subsequently apply for and obtain a land use permit to permanently authorize the emergency work conducted. The bridge replaced and improved the previous as-built bridge and provides vehicular access to the site. The project results in minimal disturbance of the 45.18-acre parcel. The project is within the Agriculture land use category and is located at 2890 Atascadero Road, approximately four miles east of the City of Morro Bay. The project is in the Coastal Zone and the Rural Area of the Estero Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA based on the General Rule or Common Sense Exemption.

County File Number: C-DRC2024-00045 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 073-011-043

Date Accepted: 9/29/2025

WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: Planning Department Hearing - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org You may also contact Dane Mueller, Project Manager in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600.

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 10/31/2025 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on C-DRC2024-00045.”

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 23, 2025

CITY OF GROVER

BEACH

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach for the following:

Project No.: Development Application 25-0017

Address: 1 Tanner Lane

Applicant: Orcutt Survey Company

Description: A request by Orcutt Survey Company, on behalf of Sharon Tanner, for a Tentative Parcel Map (GB 25-0024) to subdivide an existing 9.66-acre property into three parcels ranging in size from 3.04 acres to 3.52 acres, located at 1 Tanner Lane. The site is designated Medium and High Density by the General Plan and zoned Medium (R2) and High Density (R3) Residential. Access is provided from Tanner Lane and Atlantic City; resulting parcels can be served by existing City water and sewer infrastructure. No development or site improvements are proposed as part of this application.  (APN: 060-031-005)

Environmental Determination: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15315 (Class 15 – Minor Land Divisions) of the CEQA Guidelines. The project involves the division of property into fewer than four parcels, is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, where all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel has not been involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, the parcel does not have an average cross slope of greater than 20 percent, no exceptions or variances have been requested, and there are no physical changes associated with the project.

Where You Come In: Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the item described in this notice or submit written comments prior to the meeting by personal delivery or mail to: Community Development Department, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to comdev@groverbeach.org. If you require special accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567.

For More Information:

If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item(s) described in this notice, please contact the Community Development Department by telephone at (805) 473-4520 or send an e-mail to comdev@groverbeach.org

The Planning Commission may also discuss other items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and staff report(s) on the item(s) will be posted on the City’s website at www.groverbeach. org. Live broadcasts of Planning Commission meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www. groverbeach.org/160/Agendas-Staff-Reports-Minutes (click on the link “City Council and Planning Commission Meetings Live”).

If you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. (Govt. Code Sec. 65009).

/s/ Nicole Retana, Deputy City Clerk Secretary to Planning Commission

Dated: Thursday, October 23, 2025

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach for the following:

Project No.: Development Application 25-0005

Address: 391 Beckett Place

Applicant: Arris Studio Architects

Description: A request by Arris Studio Architects for a Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit to construct a new two-story duplex containing two live/work units, each with a rooftop deck, and one detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The proposed development will result in redevelopment of the entire lot, including associated on- and off-site improvements and utilities. The project is located in the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission. (APN: 060-132-001)

Environmental Determination: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32 – Infill Development Projects) of the CEQA Guidelines. The project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and policies as well as applicable zoning regulations; the site is less than five acres and substantially surrounded by urban uses; the site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species; approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site can be adequately served by required utilities and public services.

Where You Come In: Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the item described in this notice or submit written comments prior to the meeting by personal delivery or mail to: Community Development Department, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to comdev@groverbeach.org. If you require special accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567.

For More Information: If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item(s) described in this notice, please contact the Community Development Department by telephone at (805) 473-4520 or send an e-mail to comdev@groverbeach.org

The Planning Commission may also discuss other items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and staff report(s) on the item(s) will be posted on the City’s website at www.groverbeach. org. Live broadcasts of Planning Commission meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www. groverbeach.org/160/Agendas-Staff-Reports-Minutes (click on the link “City Council and Planning Commission Meetings Live”).

If you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. (Govt. Code Sec. 65009).

/s/ Nicole Retana, Deputy City Clerk Secretary to Planning Commission

Dated: Thursday, October 23, 2025

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

TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

$1,520.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

San Luis Obispo Superior Courrt Case No. 25CVP-0374

Notice is hereby given that on April 10, 2025, the above-described property was seized at or near 2121 Pine Street, Paso Robles CA, by the Paso Robles Police Department, in connection with violations of section 11351 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $1,520.00.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www. courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: October 20, 2025

DAN DOW

District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen

Deputy District Attorney

October 23, 30, & November 6, 2025

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

TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

$1,520.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on April 10, 2025, the abovedescribed property was seized at or near 2121 Pine Street, Paso Robles CA, by the Paso Robles Police Department, in connection with violations of section 11351 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $1,520.00.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www. courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: October 6, 2025

DAN DOW

District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen

Deputy District Attorney

October 9, 16, & 23, 2025

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J) TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: $4,188.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on January 30, 2025, the abovedescribed property was seized at or near the Salinas River, near 24th Street and CA Highway 101, Paso Robles CA 93420, by the Paso Robles Police Department, in connection with violations of section 11351 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $4,188.00.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www. courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: October 6, 2025

DAN DOW District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney October 9, 16, & 23, 2025

WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: Planning Department Hearing - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov)

ADDITIONAL

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 10/31/2025 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on C-DRC2025-00021.”

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

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

PROPOSALS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 20, 2025 for performing work as follows:

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION, AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE VENTANA SPORTS COURTS PROJECT

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 Ventana Sports Courts Project.

The project scope includes improving an undeveloped lot on Ventana Drive into a public recreational space with one tennis court, two pickleball courts, and a paved parking area. Work includes grading, landscaping, lighting, stormwater, and related street and utility work.

All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time.

All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.

Proposals must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids

ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK

October 23 & 30, 2025

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, November 20, 2025 for performing work as follows:

VENTANA SPORTS COURTS PROJECT

A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Please meet promptly at the project site on Ventana Drive, across from Chumash Park, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. Bidders that do not attend this mandatory pre-bid meeting shall be disqualified from bidding on this Project.

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 RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.

Bids must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids

ERICA INDERLIED

CITY CLERK

October 23 & 30, 2025

DE ROBLES

CITY OF EL PASO

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Community Development Director of the City of El Paso de Robles will consider adoption of a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and approval of the following project:

Project Title: (P19-0103) Hunter Ranch Resort Golf Course

Applicant: Hunter Ranch Golf Course, LLC

Project Location: 4041 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles, CA

Project Description: Master development plan to add 402 hotel/ casita rooms, a 36,500 square feet conference center to the existing Hunter Ranch Golf Course, along with ancillary grading, drainage, utilities, landscaping, and proposed oak tree removals/ impacts. Included in the environmental review is the construction of a 0.3 mile long off-site utility corridor between Union Road and Mill Road. The corridor will allow for the connection of utilities in Union Road to be extended to the project site in Mill Road.

The Public Review Period for the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration will commence on Tuesday, October 23, 2025 and conclude on Monday, November 21, 2025.

FINDING

The City of Paso Robles has reviewed the above project in accordance with the City of Paso Robles’ Rules and Procedures for the Implementation of the California Environmental quality Act and has determined that an Environmental Impact Report need not be prepared because:

• The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment.

• Although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because mitigation measures included in the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and hereby made a part of the Mitigated Negative Declaration have been added to the project.

The Initial Study which provides the basis for this determination is available on the City’s website at https://www.prcity.com/357/ CEQA-Documents

NOTICE

The public is invited to provide written comment on the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. The appropriateness of the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will be considered in light of the comments received.

Questions about and comments on the proposed project and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration may be mailed to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 or e-mailed to dnash@prcity.com provided that any comments are received prior to the time of the review period ends. Should you have any questions about this project, please call Darren Nash at (805) 237-3970 or send email to dnash@prcity.com

Darren Nash, City Planner 10/23/2025

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

PROPOSALS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 20, 2025 for performing work as follows:

ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE 2026 ROADWAY MAINTENANCE & SLURRY SEAL PROJECT

The City of Pismo Beach is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm to provide design services for the 2026 Roadway Maintenance & Slurry Seal Project.

The project scope includes design services for crack fill, localized digouts, slurry seal, survey monument research, and preparation of striping plans. The design will be based on recommendations from the City’s Pavement Management Plan Update. Deliverables will consist of construction drawings, specifications, an engineer’s estimate, and bid documents, along with support during the bidding process.

All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.

Proposals must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids

ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK

October 23 & 30, 2025

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-08

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 the City Council of the City of Grover Beach had the First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 25-08

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ARTICLE XV OF THE GROVER BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE; THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS

This Ordinance will amend Grover Beach Municipal Code Article XV – Building Regulations, Chapter 150 – California Building Code to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Codes (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) with local amendments, and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments

The full text of the Ordinance is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, California, or a copy may be obtained from the office for a nominal charge.

The City Council will conduct second reading and consider adoption of this Ordinance on Monday, October 27, 2025. If approved, this Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2026. Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the second summary shall be published, together with the names of the Council Members voting in favor, in a newspaper of general circulation within the City.

/s/ Wendi B. Sims, City Clerk

Dated: Thursday, October 23, 2025

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-07

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the City Council of the City of Grover Beach had the First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 25-07

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 93.35, 93.52, AND 93.54 OF CHAPTER 93 (PARKS AND RECREATION) OF TITLE IX (GENERAL REGULATIONS) OF THE GROVER BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO NOTICING REQUIREMENTS FOR CAMPING, RECREATION; HOMELESSNESS AND USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY OR CITY PROPERTY FOR CAMPING

This Ordinance will amend Chapter 93 (Parks and Recreation) of Title IX (General Regulations) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC) regarding regulation pertaining to notice requirements of Camping, Recreation; Homelessness and Use of Public Rights-of-Way or City Property for Camping.

The full text of the Ordinance is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, California, or a copy may be obtained from the office for a nominal charge.

The City Council will conduct second reading and consider adoption of this Ordinance on Monday, October 27, 2025. If approved, the Ordinance shall not become effective and in full force and effect until 12:01 a.m. on the thirty first day after its final passage. Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the second summary shall be published, together with the names of the Council Members voting in favor, in a newspaper of general circulation within the City.

/s/ Wendi B. Sims, City Clerk

Dated: Thursday, October 23, 2025

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach for the following:

Project No.: Time Extension Application TE-25-0002

Address: 1073 Huston Street

Applicant: Jason Blackenship

Description: A second request for a one-year time extension for Development Application 21-49, for a Development Permit and Use Permit to construct a 12,640 square-foot industrial building with potential future commercial cannabis uses within the Industrial zone. (APN 060-546-007)

Environmental Determination: IIn accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project was previously found to be exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 – Infill Development Projects). The current request is for a time extension only, and no changes have been made to the previously approved project. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no new environmental review is required as there are no substantial changes to the project, no changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken, and no new information that would result in new impacts.

Where You Come In:

Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the item described in this notice or submit written comments prior to the meeting by personal delivery or mail to: Community Development Department, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to comdev@groverbeach.org. If you require special accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567.

For More Information:

If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item(s) described in this notice, please contact the Community Development Department by telephone at (805) 473-4520 or send an e-mail to comdev@groverbeach.org

The Planning Commission may also discuss other items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and staff report(s) on the item(s) will be posted on the City’s website at www.groverbeach. org Live broadcasts of Planning Commission meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www. groverbeach.org/160/Agendas-Staff-Reports-Minutes (click on the link “City Council and Planning Commission Meetings Live”).

If you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. (Govt. Code Sec. 65009).

/s/ Nicole Retana, Deputy City Clerk

Secretary to Planning Commission

Dated: Thursday, October 23, 2025

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach for the following:

Project No.: Development Application DA-25-0015

Address: 359 W Grand Avenue Applicant: David Sterns

Description: A request for a Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit to allow accessory alcoholic beverage sales for onsite consumption at the Central Coast Casino. The project site is located within the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission. (APN 060-211-032)

Environmental Determination: The project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities), because the project involves the continued operation of an existing commercial building with the addition of alcoholic beverage sales for on-site consumption. The project does not involve any expansion of the building footprint or intensity of the use beyond what is typical for the existing facility.

Where You Come In: Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the item described in this notice or submit written comments prior to the meeting by personal delivery or mail to: Community Development Department, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to comdev@groverbeach.org. If you require special accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567.

For More Information:

If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item(s) described in this notice, please contact the Community Development Department by telephone at (805) 473-4520 or send an e-mail to comdev@groverbeach.org

The Planning Commission may also discuss other items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and staff report(s) on the item(s) will be posted on the City’s website at www.groverbeach. org Live broadcasts of Planning Commission meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www. groverbeach.org/160/Agendas-Staff-Reports-Minutes (click on the link “City Council and Planning Commission Meetings Live”).

If you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. (Govt.

The San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:

• REVIEW OF THE DRAFT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS: This is a public hearing to solicit public comment and develop funding recommendations to send to City Council for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program’s 2026-27 funding cycle. City staff will briefly describe the grant program and the applications that were received and provide the Human Relations Commission with draft funding recommendations to review.

Contact Information: Ethan Estrada – (805) 781-7576 –ejestrad@slocity.org

• REVISING THE 2025-26 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION HIGH IMPACT GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS: This is a public hearing to solicit comments on the Human Relations Commission’s revisions to their initial grant funding recommendations for the 2025-26 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion High Impact Grant. Staff will provide a brief description of the grant and the need for revisions and then decide on new funding recommendations.

Contact Information: Matt Pennon – (805) 781-7073 –mpennon@slocity.org

Report(s) are typically available one week in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www.slocity.org/government/mayorand-city-council/agendas-and-minutes. Please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (805) 781-7073 for more information, or to request an agenda report.

October 23, 2025

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing in the Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers located at 215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, to consider the following item:

Consideration of Amendments to Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Urban Lot Splits and Two-Unit Developments in Accordance with Senate Bill 9 and Finding That This Action Is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act. The Planning Commission will discuss the proposed amendments to the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) regarding urban lot splits and eligible two-unit developments, bringing the AGMC into conformance with state law.

In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Community Development Department has determined that the proposed AGMC amendments are exempt from CEQA because they do not qualify as a “project” under CEQA and because they will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(2),(3)) and 15061(b)(3).

This Planning Commission meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. During the public hearing, public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, pursuant to current meeting procedure.

The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the item listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Failure of any person to receive the notice shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the action of the legislative body for which the notice was given.

Documents related to the project are available in the Community Development Department located at 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. The Agenda and reports are posted online at www.arroyogrande.org 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (805) 473-5420 for more information. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed live on the City’s Website.

Jessica Matson, City Clerk October 23, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN: Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty. ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

WHAT: Hearing to consider an appeal by Patrick McGibney of the Los Osos Sustainability Group (APPL2025-00005), of the Planning Department Hearing Officer’s approval of a request by Paul and Melanie Kasson for a Minor Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2021-00014) to construct an approximately 3,580 square-foot two-story single-family residence, including an attached garage, driveway, septic system, and associated site improvements. The proposed project will result in the disturbance of approximately 5,840 square feet, including 248 cubic yards of cut and 164 cubic yards of fill on a 0.47-acre undeveloped parcel. The project site is located on the south side of Cottontail Lane (APN: 074-326-050) within the Residential Single Family land use category, within the community of Los Osos, in the Estero Planning Area (Planning and Building).

County File Number: APPL2025-00005 Assessor Parcel Number: 074-326-050

Supervisorial District: 2 Date Accepted: March 4, 2022

WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION You may contact Andy Knighton, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, aknighton@co.slo.ca.us (805) 781-4142. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered at the hearing will be adoption of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) was issued for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Air Quality and Biological Resources and are included as conditions of approval.

COASTAL APPEALABLE: County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043.

**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**

DATED: October 21, 2025

MATTHEW PONTES, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk October 23, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out the agenda placement call the Planning Department at 781-5600.

WHAT: Hearing to consider a request (LRP2025-00004/ AMEND2025-00003) by NKT Development, LLC (Applicant) to amend: the Dana Reserve Specific Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Vesting Tentative Tract Map (Tract 3159), and Development Agreement to reduce the residential unit count from 1,370 to 1,242 total units, remove the requirement to construct 100 accessory dwelling units at initial construction, and increase the total open space from 55.6 acres to 60.86 acres. The project is located within the Dana Reserve Specific Plan area, west of US 101, east of Hetrick Avenue, and within the Nipomo URL. The project is located within the South County Inland Sub Area of the South County Planning Area.

County File Number: LRP2025-00004

Assessor Parcel Number: 091-301-073; 091-301-031, 091-301029 Supervisorial District: All Districts

Date Authorized: N/A

WHERE: he hearing will be held in Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: A copy of the staff report will be available on the Planning Department website, www. sloplanning.org. You may contact Cheryl Ku, Supervising Planner, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781- 4097 or at cku@co.slo. ca.us.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered is the environmental determination that the previously certified 2024 Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) is adequate for the purpose of compliance with CEQA and an Addendum to the FEIR has been prepared (ED25-0139) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164.

**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. **

DATED: October 21, 2025

MATTHEW PONTES, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

By /s/ Niki Martin

Deputy Clerk October 23, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m, or soon thereafter, to consider the following item: Consideration Of Conditional Use Permit 24-003 And Finding That This Action Is Exempt From Review Under The California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant To State Guidelines Section 15332; Construction of Two (2) New Duplexes Each With Two (2) ADUs; Location – 134 Nelson Street; Applicant – Scott Cusack. The Planning Commission will consider an application to construct two new duplex buildings, each with two ADUs.

The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 32 exemption, which applies to projects characterized as in-fill development meeting certain conditions met here. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15332.) Specifically, the project falls within the Class 32 exemption because: the 0.156acre site is already graded and developed, offering no habitat value for sensitive species, the proposed uses align with the City’s General Plan and zoning for village core, and the site is located in an urban area, fully served by city and public utilities.

This Planning Commission meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. During the public hearing, public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, pursuant to current meeting procedure.

The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the item listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Failure of any person to receive the notice shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the action of the legislative body for which the notice was given. Documents related to the project are available in the Community Development Department located at 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. The Agenda and reports are posted online at www.arroyogrande.org 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (805) 473-5420 for more information. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed live on the City’s Website /s/Jessica Matson, City Clerk October 23, 2025 CITY OF

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing in the Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers located at 215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, to consider the following item:

Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to Comply with Recent Changes in State Law; and Finding the Action to Be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code. The Planning Commission will discuss the proposed amendments to the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) regarding the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

The proposed ordinance amendments will regulate ADU development and bring the AGMC into conformance with state law.

Under California Public Resources Code section 21080.17, CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, which is California’s ADU law and which also regulates JADUs, as defined by section 66313. Therefore, the adoption of the proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it implements state ADU law.

This Planning Commission meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. During the public hearing, public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, pursuant to current meeting procedure.

The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the item listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Failure of any person to receive the notice shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the action of the legislative body for which the notice was given. Documents related to the project are available in the Community Development Department located at 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. The Agenda and reports are posted online at www.arroyogrande.org 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (805) 473-5420 for more information. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed live on the City’s Website. Jessica Matson, City Clerk October 23, 2025

DATE: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING in conjunction with its regular in-person meeting at the time and place above for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding draft resolution summarily vacating a portion of right-of-way on San Marcos Road, approximately 0.25 miles south of the intersection with Los Altos Road, based on findings consistent with the State of California Streets and Highways Code.

More information can be viewed by appointment in the offices of City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, or by contacting the Department of Public Works at (805) 4703456 or publicworks@atascadero.org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a challenge to the above action is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend inperson and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the above-proposed item. Written comments are also accepted by the City Clerk, prior to the hearing at 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 or cityclerk@atascadero.org and will be distributed to the City Council. Written public comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Written comments will not be read into the record.

Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Public Works Department. If you have any questions, please call the Public Works Department or visit the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All documents related to the item will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at www.atascadero.org/ agendas.

DATED: October 20, 2025 S/ D Price, Administrative Assistant PUBLISH: 10/23/25 and 10/30/25

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ATASCADERO

DATE: Tuesday, November 04, 2025 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: City of Atascadero, Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING inperson at the time and place indicated above to consider the following projects:

1) Conditional Use Permit (USE25-0060) at 9700 E. Front Rd. on APN 056-081-036 allowing an outdoor sales lot with a modification to screening standards, subject to findings and conditions of approval. The proposed project qualifies for a Class 4 categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 , which exempts minor alterations to land. (USE25-0060).

INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS are invited to participate and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the above-proposed project. To provide written public comment, please email comments to pc-comments@atascadero.org by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and made part of the administrative record. If a comment is received after the deadline for submission but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as part of the record of the meeting. Please note, email comments will not be read into the record. Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services or visit the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All documents related to the project will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at www.atascadero. org/agendas.

DATED: October 20, 2025

S/ K Gleason, Planning Manager PUBLISH: October 23, 2025

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 of the County Clerk-Recorder, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025 (“Bid Deadline”), for the following public works project:

STORM DRAIN WASHOUT PROJECT - CSA 7A CONTRACT NO. 300718

Bids will be opened and declared by the County Clerk-Recorder at 3:15 p.m. on the bid opening date at a public meeting at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408.

Any bid received at the Office of the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo at or after 3:00 p.m. on the date specified above will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. A bid received one second after 3:00 p.m. (i.e., after 3:00:00 p.m.) shall not be considered.

Bids are required for the entire work described in the Contract Documents.

The Bid package (also referred to herein as the “Contract Documents”) are posted on the County’s Purchasing website: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/central-services/ purchasing-services/services/bid-rfp-opportunities

Any changes, additions, or deletions to these Contract Documents will be in the form of written addenda issued by the County. Any addenda will be posted on the website. Prospective bidders must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information at up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the prescribed date/time for submittal of bids. The County is not responsible for the failure of any prospective bidder to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall become a part of this Bid.

All bidders are required to acknowledge and confirm receipt of every addendum in their bid proposal.

All bidder Requests for Information must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m., 5 business days prior to the bid opening date. Requests submitted after said date may not be considered. All questions pertaining to the content of this invitation to Bid must be made in writing through the Purchasing website. Questions and responses will be posted on the Purchasing website and can be viewed by accessing the Invitation to Bid located at the Purchasing website. The identity of the entity submitting the question will not be posted. The County reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of comments / questions that will be posted on the website.

Bidders are notified that financing for this project is provided in part by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Grant Program and that compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, executive orders, and FEMA policies, procedures, and directives is required.

The bidder must have either a Class A license or a combination of Class C licenses that make up a majority of the work at the time the Contract is awarded (Public Contract Code § 3300). When the bidder holds a combination of Class C licenses, all work to be performed outside of the bidder’s license specialties, except work that is incidental or supplemental to the licenses of the bidder, shall be performed by licensed Subcontractors in compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with section 4100) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code)

Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.1:

• A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in the Bid Proposal, subject to the requirements of the Public Contract Code section 4104, or engage in the performance of this public works project, unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered Contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Business and Professions Code section 7029.1, Public Contract Code section 10164, or Public Contract Code section 20103.5, provided the Contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

• This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Bids must be submitted under sealed cover plainly marked as a bid and identified with the project number, the date and time for receipt of sealed bids, and the name of the bidder.

Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a bidder’s bond in favor of the County in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Bid.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by County to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the County to make payment of retention to an escrow agent.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish the County with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Contract Price.

Bidders must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible (2 CFR 200.321).

Pursuant to section Labor Code section 1770 et seq., the Contractor and all Subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor, and the debarment of Contractors and Subcontractors. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Copies are available at the at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD

Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions

On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. Should the State or County determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The County shall provide Contractor advance written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the County.

By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo in their action on the 9th day of September 2025.

October 23, 2025

END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-010

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADDING SECTION 16.52.280 TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS

This Ordinance Summary is published in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 36933. On October 14, 2025, the City Council by a 5-0 vote, adopted an Ordinance adding Section 16.52.280 to Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) relating to supportive housing, transitional housing, and low barrier navigation centers pursuant to Assembly Bills 2162 and 101.

Ordinance No. 2025-010 was adopted by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Members Guthrie, Maraviglia, Loe, Secrest, and Mayor Ray Russom

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available for review by contacting the City Clerk at 805-473-5400.

Jessica Matson, City Clerk

Publish one time, The New Times, October 23, 2025 Post: City Hall, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande

City of El Paso de Robles, California

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 1164 AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE EL PASO DE ROBLES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), INCLUDING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 1; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 1 AND APPENDICES B AND D THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE; AND THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2025 EDITION; MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 7, 2025 the City Council approved first reading of Ordinance 1164 and authorized the scheduling of a public hearing and second reading. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 1164 will be held by the Paso Robles City Council at 6:00 p.m. on November 4, 2025 or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles, California to consider adopting the ordinance, entitled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE EL PASO DE ROBLES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), INCLUDING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 1; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 1 AND APPENDICES B AND D THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE; AND THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2025 EDITION; MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

The full text of the proposed ordinance and one copy of each of the above-referenced codes will be available for public inspection in the Office of the Paso Robles City Clerk at 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, California, for not less than fifteen days prior to said hearing date.

If you have any questions regarding this application, please call Charlie Moloney, Building Official or Devon Kuhnle, Deputy Building Official at (805) 237-3850.

Dated: October 23, 2025

Devon Kuhnle Deputy Building Official

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

Homework: Is it important to distinguish what you need from what you want? Newsletter.freewillastrology.com

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): I bet your upcoming night dreams will include marriages, mating dances, and sacramental unions. Even if you are not planning deeper mergers with trustworthy allies in your waking life, your subconscious mind is musing on such possibilities. I hope this horoscope inspires you to make such fantasies more conscious. What collaborations and blends would serve you well? Give your imagination permission to ponder new and exciting connections. Visualize yourself thriving amid new connections.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): In winemaking, malolactic fermentation softens a wine’s tart malic acid into gentler lactic acid. This process imparts a creamier and rounder mouthfeel, while preserving the wine’s structure. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to adopt this as your metaphor of power. See if you can refine your intensity without losing your integrity. Keep things interesting but soften the edges a bit. Introduce warmth and steadiness into provocative situations so they’re free of irritation and easier to engage with but still enriching.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): The coming weeks will be an excellent time to practice the art of strategic disruption. One way to do it is to interrupt your patterns so they don’t calcify and obstruct you. Just for fun, you could eat breakfast for dinner. Take a different route to a familiar place. Talk to a person you would usually avoid. Say no when you’d normally say yes, or vice versa. Part of your brain loves efficiency, habits, and well-worn grooves. But grooves can become ruts. As a rousing spiritual experiment, you could do things differently for no reason except to prove to yourself that you can. Playful chaos can be a form of prayer. Messing with your standard approaches will unleash your creativity.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): In Shinto mythology, Ame-no-Uzume is the goddess of mirth and revelry. In one story, she seduces the sun out of its hiding place by performing a humorous and provocative dance. I am sending her over to your sphere right now in the hope that she will coax you out of your comfort zone of retreat, control, and self-protection. While I’m glad you have taken this break to recharge your spiritual batteries, I think it’s time to come out and play. You have done important work to nurture and process your deep feelings. Now we would love you to express what you’ve learned with freewheeling panache.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Ancient cultures in Sumeria, Egypt, and China used willow bark as a pain reliever. Many centuries later, in 1828, European scientists isolated the chemical salicin from the bark and used it to create aspirin. What had been a folk remedy became a widely used medicine all over the planet. Is there a metaphorically comparable development unfolding in your life? I think so. Something you’ve known or practiced could be evolving into its next form. The world may finally be ready to receive wisdom, a technique, or an insight you’ve used for a long time. Consider refining and upgrading it. Share it in ways that meet the present moment’s specific need.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In honor of your special needs right now, Virgo, I am coining a new English word: edge-ucation. It’s like “education” but with an extra edge. Though book-learning is included in its purview, it also requires you to seek out raw teaching in all possible ways: on the streets, the bedroom, the natural world, everywhere. To properly pursue your higher edge-education, you must hunt down provocative influences, thought-provoking adventures, and unfamiliar stimulation. Make the whole world your laboratory and classroom.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When I began writing horoscopes years ago, I had greater empathy with some of the signs than with others. But I worked hard to overcome this bias, and now I truly love

and understand every tribe of the zodiac equally. I attribute this accomplishment to the fact that I have three Libra planets in my natal chart. They have propelled me to develop a warm, affectionate, fair-minded objectivity. I have a deeply honed capacity for seeing and liking people as they genuinely are, without imposing my expectations and projections onto them. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to tap into these qualities in yourself, dear Libra.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Many cultures regard obsidian as having protective powers against negative energy. This makes it popular for healing talismans. Obsidian mirrors have often been used to scry for visions and prophecies. Because obsidian is so sharp, ancient peoples incorporated it into tools used to hunt for food, like knives and arrowheads. In modern times, obsidian is used for its beauty in tabletops, tiles, and architectural components. Do you know how this precious substance is formed? It’s born in the shock between elements: molten lava meets water or cool air and hardens so quickly that crystals can’t form, trapping a mirror-dark clarity in volcanic glass. I propose we make it your symbolic power object in the coming months, Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Medieval alchemists engaged in literal laboratory work as they attempted to create elixirs of immortality, concoct medicines to heal diseases, and metamorphose lead into gold. But the modern practice of alchemy is primarily a psychological effort to achieve awakening and enlightenment. In the early stages of the work, the seeker experiences the metaphorical “black sun.” It’s a dark radiance, the beginning of creative decay, that fuels the coming transformation. I suspect you now have the potential to call on this potent asset, Sagittarius. It’s wild, though. You must proceed with caution and discernment. What worn-out aspects of yourself are you ready to let rot, thereby fertilizing future growth?

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In Japan, shakkei refers to the practice of “borrowed scenery.” The idea is to create a garden so that surrounding features become part of its expansive context: distant mountains, an expanse of sky, or a nearby body of water. The artistry lies in allowing the horizon to merge gracefully with what’s close at hand. I recommend this approach to you, Capricorn. Frame your current project with a backdrop that enlarges it. Partner with places, influences, or long-view purposes that augment your meaning and enhance your beauty. Align your personal actions with a vast story so they send even more potent ripples out into the world.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Computer scientist Radia Perlman is the “Mother of the Internet.” She invented the Spanning Tree Protocol, a component that’s essential for the flow of online data. Despite her work’s splashy importance, hardly anyone knows of her. With that in mind, I remind you: Some revolutions unfold with little fanfare; positive transformations may be inconspicuous. How does that relate to you? I suspect the next beautiful or useful thing you contribute may also be veiled and underestimated, at least at first. And yet it may ultimately generate a shift more significant than you can now imagine. My advice is to trust the long game. You’re doing good work, though its recognition may be late in arriving.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): The mystical Persian poet Hafez wrote, “Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I’d like to see you living in better conditions.” Picture that shabby room, Pisces: cramped, dim, damp. Now imagine you have resolved to never again live in such a place. In fact, sometime soon you will move, metaphorically speaking, into a spacious, high-ceilinged place with wide windows and skylights, fresh air flooding through. I believe life will conspire on your behalf if you initiate this bold move. You now have extra power to exorcize at least some of your angsts and embrace liberating joy. ∆