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As if the economic downsides weren't enough, OSW is found to be highly destructive to the deep ocean and near shore benthic marine ecosystems and as such negatively impacts our fisheries and coastal economies and communities. Additionally, it is proving to be of major concern to our national security as evidenced by Sweden denying 22 new offshore wind projects citing national security concerns around the building of turbine arrays off their coast. It's easy to believe NGOs like the Sierra Club, SLO Climate Coalition and the NRDC, and their pro offshore wind stance without doing your own research; but consider this... would you trust an NGO or politician that is funded by the industry they're promoting?? We sure as hell didn't 4 years ago and still don't! That's why REACT Alliance was founded; to get the public the real information regarding offshore wind so you can make an informed decision. Check out our website....better yet, attend our forum on November 7 from 2-5 at the Botanical Garden. Do your own research and you will find floating offshore wind should never be allowed on the Central Coast.

We, at REACT, have coined a new word for those that oppose marine industrialization As electrical bills rise, the claims of cost reduction to the end users has been debut support offshore wind...HYPEocrite. DON'T BE ONE! Oppose offshore wind. Speak bunked as well and the word "energy poverty" has become a reality in many European out for the Oceans. Protect our home! countries that have unwisely depended too much on offshore wind's intermittent, unYou have a choice reliable and costly energy profiles. Offshore wind is now being recognized as a costly You have a voice and unrealistic answer to our more than immediate energy needs.

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Jury convicts Gaea Powell on all counts of election fraud

San Luis Obispo Superior Court jury unanimously found two-time Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate Gaea Powell guilty on all nine counts of election fraud filed against her by the District Attorney’s Office. The conviction wrapped up the three-week-long trial marked by Powell choosing to represent herself, a delayed start because she failed to appear on the first day, and frequent admonishment from the judge. “I have maintained from the beginning, and I maintain today, that I did not knowingly deceive anyone and did not act with fraudulent intent,” Powell said in a statement to the press soon after the verdict. “I openly discussed my living circumstances, sought guidance from election officials concerning my eligibility to run for office, and believed I was acting lawfully. I may have lost this battle. But this is not the end of the legal fight.” The criminal charges against Powell stem from her registering to vote at an Arroyo Grande address in 2022, while she lived in an unincorporated area outside the city’s jurisdiction. The DA’s Office said that Powell filed false nomination papers to run for mayor and fraudulently voted in both the 2022 and 2024 election cycles. During the trial, the prosecution presented

documents that showed she had changed her registered address from Heritage Lane outside city limits to James Way, and back again, between 2022 and 2025. SLO County Clerk-Recorder and trial witness Elaina Cano testified about the switches during the trial. “This case is about a politician who time and time and time again chose to decide that the rules simply did not apply to her,” prosecutor and Deputy DA Ben Blumenthal told the jury during his closing argument on Sept. 17. His final argument defined “domicile” and “residence” and presented key exhibits in the court’s possession, like emails between Powell and Arroyo Grande City Clerk Jessica Matson. According to those emails, Matson told Powell that people living outside city limits weren’t eligible for Arroyo Grande races. Blumenthal told the jury that Powell claimed she was moving to the city to run for mayor but never disclosed to Matson that she had two residences. In Powell’s closing argument, she insisted there was inadequate evidence for the jury to find her guilty. “I have questions that were not answered in this courtroom,” she said in her post-verdict statement.

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NOT BACKING DOWN Being convicted of nine counts of election fraud isn’t stopping former Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate Gaea Powell. She plans to appeal the verdict and sue SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow.

Cal Poly moves Farm Store plans to West Campus site

As Cal Poly considers developing portions of its agricultural land south of Highland Drive, one project within that area is officially moving forward. In an email sent out to College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Services (CAFES) faculty and staff on Sept. 11, CAFES Dean Brian Horgan announced that the university will relocate its planned Farm Store from a site near the Crops Unit to across Highland Drive, within the area being considered for the university’s broader West Campus development. “The new location also presents an important opportunity as conversations continue about the future of the West Campus,” Horgan said in the

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email. “Establishing the Farm Store there will create a visible and lasting agricultural and educational presence.” Cal Poly has not made a final decision on its larger West Campus concept, which could bring housing, a hotel and conference center, senior living, restaurants, retail, and other development to land currently used for agriculture. The Farm Store, however, is moving forward. For retired plant sciences professor David Headrick, who has opposed developing the West Campus agricultural fields, the announcement is significant. It “got people’s attention,” Headrick told New Times. “Clearly you’re moving forward and you’re building on prime farmland,” he said.

“Why wasn’t Nicholas Coughlin—the primary investigator whose work was at the center of this investigation—called by the prosecution to testify? Why did this investigation move so rapidly into sweeping searches of my electronic life?” During her closing argument, Powell also said that the DA’s Office began investigating her for election fraud after SLO County Democratic Party Chair Tom Fulks tipped off the county clerkrecorder about it. “This trial is not a referendum on Gaea Powell’s political beliefs,” Blumenthal told the jury in rebuttal. “This case is about a politician, not politics. … This case is not about right versus left … but right versus wrong.” Their closing arguments concluded on Sept. 18, and the jury reached its verdict on Sept. 21, hours into reconvening after the weekend. However, the court clerk only read the verdicts for eight of the nine criminal counts and inadvertently didn’t announce the verdict on the ninth count: a felony for fraudulent voting in the November 2024 election. DA Dan Dow told New Times the mistake created an unusual circumstance. “We have been advised that all nine verdict sheets were properly signed and returned to the court,” he said. “It may have been ‘stuck’ to the prior sheet or something like that.” The mistake means another day spent in court. All parties will return on Sept. 30 to discuss the error. “The one charge (Count 9) is likely to be declared a mistrial, and if that happens it would be dismissed,” Dow said via email. “However, the court must make any and all final decisions and rulings on this matter.” Assistant DA Eric Dobroth previously told New Times that though a conviction could carry a potential prison sentence for Powell, the election fraud case against her isn’t one where the judge would impose the maximum sentence. Dobroth added that the DA’s Office wouldn’t advocate for the maximum sentence either. Powell’s sentencing will take place on Oct. 19 at 8:30 a.m. Judge Timothy Covello allowed her to stay out of custody until then. He ordered her to not harass, annoy, or disturb the peace of trial witnesses including Matson, Cano, and Powell’s former employer, David Marquis, whom she sued in civil court. Powell must also surrender her passport and firearms. She told New Times she plans to appeal the verdict and enter further litigation. “I let Dow and Coughlin know of my intent to sue them … in May 2025. That is still my plan. The 90 percent of evidence I was not allowed to present in this case will be presented then,” she said via email. “I have LOVED learning the court processes and look forward to continuing to fight government corruption.” ∆ —Bulbul Rajagopal The roughly $5 million Farm Store was initially announced in 2025 with funding from berry company Driscoll’s and was previously expected to open in 2027. Cal Poly now anticipates opening it by fall 2028. The university said developing the original location would have required significant infrastructure and remediation investments. Moving the project, it added, will allow CAFES to make better use of donor funding while preserving the Crops Unit for other agricultural and academic uses. “The Farm Store and associated outdoor learning spaces will provide hands-on learning opportunities for students across the college while establishing a permanent, highly visible agricultural presence NEWS continued page 6

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at an important campus gateway,” Cal Poly spokesperson Keegan Koberl told New Times. The university is also considering U-pick crops, kitchen and demonstration gardens, agricultural events, and other outdoor learning spaces surrounding the store. CAFES Dean Horgan told faculty and staff that the project would create a “visible and lasting agricultural and educational presence” within West Campus. But Headrick questioned the timing of asking the agriculture community for ideas about the surrounding space after deciding where the Farm Store will go. “If you’re going to go ahead and just say you’re going to build and then ask for input on what more to build,” he said, “then there needs to be a stronger pushback.” Meanwhile, Cal Poly’s agricultural holdings are growing. On Sept. 21, the university announced that the Brughelli Estate donated the historic 390acre Brughelli Ranch, a working agricultural property south of the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. About 60 percent of the newly donated Brughelli Ranch is classified as prime agricultural land, according to the university, including 100 acres of irrigated Class I soil. The ranch has supported agriculture for roughly 150 years and is permanently protected through an agricultural conservation easement. Cal Poly said it will remain agricultural while providing additional opportunities for student learning and faculty research. “This is an extraordinary opportunity to provide our students with a place where agriculture, conservation, and natural resource stewardship come together,” Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong said in announcing the donation in a press release. Cal Poly has not said whether Brughelli Ranch is intended to replace the agricultural land that could be displaced by West Campus development. Instead, Horgan told CAFES faculty and staff in a Sept. 22 email that should plans proceed, the university is working on ways to establish replacement orchards and return Class I acreage elsewhere on the main campus, currently used as irrigation fields for the dairy, to agricultural teaching and research if development proceeds. The university expects to decide later this fall whether to move forward with the broader West Campus development. —Chloë Hodge

Wildlands Conservancy secures $42 million to preserve Diablo Canyon land

Long-held goals of conserving Wild Cherry Canyon, the expansive coastal open space southeast of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, are closer than ever to being fulfilled thanks to major investment approved by the California State Coastal Conservancy. The Coastal Conservancy unanimously greenlit awarding $42 million to the Wildlands Conservancy, a land preservation advocacy group. That grant props up the Wildlands Conservancy as the eventual owners of Wild Cherry Canyon, allowing it to acquire leaseholder interest and fee title of the property from Pacific Gas and Electric Company subsidiary Eureka Energy. The Wildlands Conservancy will partner

with the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini (ytt) Northern Chumash Tribe for land management. “The people who lived at Wild Cherry Canyon and who are buried there are our relatives,” tribal Chair Mona Tucker told the Coastal Conservancy. “We had hoped for a very long time that Wild Cherry Canyon would be protected and preserved. … For the last 250 years, we have kept an eye on Wild Cherry Canyon and the Diablo Canyon lands, but from afar, because those gates were locked, and no one gave us a key.” Though Tucker supported the newly proposed conservation efforts, she cautioned that resources found at Wild Cherry Canyon, tribal or otherwise, must be handled delicately and with precision. Wild Cherry Canyon has faced numerous stops and starts since conservation talks began roughly 26 years ago. The 2,400-acre property is the southernmost parcel of Diablo Canyon land—12,000 acres surrounding the nuclear plant that also includes North Ranch and South Ranch— owned by PG&E and its affiliates. For years, Wild Cherry Canyon was locked in litigation between Eureka Energy and long-term lease owners and real estate development company HomeFed Corporation concerning ownership rights to the 99-year lease on the property. At the Coastal Conservancy meeting, state Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) and Coastal Conservancy Secretary’s designee Bryan Cash noted that Wild Cherry Canyon experienced obstacles during Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s administration. In a pre-recorded video, Laird told the Coastal Conservancy that Schwarzenegger tried to seal a deal to acquire Wild Cherry Canyon from the HomeFed Corporation, but it fell through. Under Gov. Jerry Brown, Laird also made similar unsuccessful attempts as the state secretary of natural resources. “During the Schwarzenegger administration, that governor pulled the plug on the deal because the then local Sen. [Sam] Blakeslee didn’t vote as he’d hoped/expected—and this was how he was punished,” Laird’s district director and senior policy advisor, Kara Woodruff, told New Times via email. “I don’t know all the details there, but it surely ended the project (temporarily!).” Woodruff was once married to Blakeslee and has been a longtime advocate of preserving Wild Cherry Canyon and protect it from development. In 2028, she plans to run for supervisor in SLO County’s 3rd District, where Diablo Canyon sits. She said that Wild Cherry Canyon preservation efforts experienced a breakthrough last December because of a California Coastal Commission meeting where PG&E had to reduce impacts associated with Diablo Canyon’s continued operations in exchange for a coastal development permit. “The Coastal Commission had concluded that the most effective way to mitigate for impacts was through protection of the watershed—in this case, the Diablo Canyon lands,” Woodruff said. “[PG&E] agreed to transfer 4,600 acres at North Ranch for conservation and public access and set in place a path for conservation of Wild Cherry Canyon and South Ranch. PG&E also agreed to double its new trail investment to $10 million. A huge success!” Woodruff credited Laird for negotiating the beneficial mitigation package. Following the 2023-24 legislative session,

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a partnership between Laird and state considering my whole life. I’m a, you know, Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro huge community cheerleader, and this is kind Bay) also secured $40 million to conserve of the next natural step in that progression.” Wild Cherry Canyon. Her campaign revolves around expanding That $40 million was allocated in 2024 and opportunities, preserving Atascadero’s character, and bringing people together. was marked out in Senate Bill 846 as funds According to her campaign website, to be set aside for conservation of and public access to Diablo Canyon land. The additional Baranek wants to encourage housing, support local businesses, and invest in $2 million that completes the conservation infrastructure while protecting oak trees, grant to the Wildlands Conservancy came open spaces, established neighborhoods, and from the state general fund. historic places. The Wildlands Conservancy plans to “What we build today shapes what is purchase leaseholder interest by the end possible tomorrow,” Baranek said in her of the year or early 2027. Subsequently, it campaign statement. will acquire the fee title by the end of 2027. Her campaign website lists endorsements PG&E will retain fee title to roughly 200 from the SLO County acres needed for road access Democratic Party, to Diablo Canyon, along Atascadero Democratic with 50 acres previously Club, Central Coast Labor developed with a house. Send any news Council, and Shatter PAC, “Those old proposals or story tips to among others. for some 15,000 units of news@newtimesslo.com. Avila has lived in estate-style homes will never Atascadero with his wife, happen on Wild Cherry Kellie, for more than 20 years, according to Canyon,” Woodruff said. “Instead, the his campaign website. The couple started ecological, cultural, and scenic vistas will be two businesses, including a roadway safety conserved in perpetuity.” —Bulbul Rajagopal company that grew to employ more than 100 people. He currently represents District 5 on the San Luis Obispo County Planning Atascadero council race draws four candidates for Commission. His campaign emphasizes public safety, two seats infrastructure, parks, and economic Four candidates focused on housing and development. According to his campaign jobs are vying for two seats on Atascadero’s website, Avila wants to streamline City Council this November. permitting, attract businesses and Incumbent Susan Funk is seeking a third good-paying jobs, strengthen wildfire term against Emily Baranek, Mike Avila, preparedness, and direct infrastructure and self-described outsider Ian Denchasy. funding toward deteriorating roads. Councilmember Heather Newsom is not His campaign website lists endorsements seeking reelection. from county Supervisor Heather Moreno, Mayor Charles Bourbeau is running former Atascadero Mayor O’Malley, current unopposed for another two-year term. Atascadero Councilmembers Mark Dariz Funk, first elected in 2018 and reelected in and Seth Peek, and others. 2022, is running on her experience and said New Times reached out to Avila but did not the city needs to continue the work it started receive comment before publication. during her first two terms. Denchasy, meanwhile, wants voters to see When she joined the council, Funk him as something different. said Atascadero faced aging public safety “I feel that Atascadero is stuck and that facilities, staffing shortages, and a downtown there’s a lot of potential of the city not being that became a “dead zone at 5 o’clock at realized,” Denchasy told New Times. night.” She pointed to the city’s downtown Denchasy owns A-Town Humble Pies transformation and Measure D-20, approved and lives with his wife in a 460-squareby voters in 2020 to fund public safety and foot off-grid tiny home. He identifies as an infrastructure improvements, as examples of independent and calls himself the “outsider progress. candidate.” Now, Funk wants more attention on traffic His top issue is affordability. and fire safety, parks, roads, wastewater “The No. 1 thing is affordable housing here infrastructure, housing, and jobs. because we’re not building quick enough and “We need to really pay attention to we’re not making the process easy enough for attracting housing that young people and builders to come in and add housing,” he said. seniors can afford,” Funk told New Times, Denchasy also wants more well-paying along with “the jobs that will help them pay jobs and opportunities for young people, for that housing.” arguing that too many residents leave Funk has received endorsements from the because they can’t afford to build their lives SLO County Democratic Party and Central in Atascadero. Coast Labor Council, as well as former That affordability push extends to his Mayor Tom O’Malley and former county business. Denchasy hosts weekly lunches Supervisor Jim Patterson. where $8 is a suggested contribution, an effort he said grew out of seeing residents Baranek is also focused on growth—but struggle with the cost of eating out. through the lens of more than 20 years Denchasy said he would refuse an working in design, construction, housing, endorsement from either major political and community development. party. A fourth-generation Atascadero resident, “This is local politics,” he said. “You’re Baranek has served for nearly six years on supposed to serve everyone, not because a the city’s Design Review Committee and works as a senior construction manager with party donated to you.” Instead, Denchasy said his campaign has People’s Self-Help Housing. “I’m really excited by the opportunity to be raised more than $5,000 through roughly 150 donors giving $100 or less. on the council and fill that that role … and “I want to win with the community use my experience in the affordable housing support, not, you know, party support,” he world to help steer the housing element,” said. “I want to win on the people.” ∆ Baranek told New Times. —Chloë Hodge “It has been something I’ve been

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Kristopher Michael Chavez Kristopher Michael Chavez, a Central Coast musician and songwriter, died in Atascadero on August 9, 2026. He was 34. Born June 27, 1992, in Santa Maria, Kristopher grew up there in a close family. He was homeschooled, and church was a regular part of his childhood. As a boy, he immersed himself in fantasy worlds such as “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Chronicles of Narnia” and “Redwall.” His father, Kris, a carpenter, fashioned wooden swords so he, his siblings and friends could act out their own adventures, while his mother, Renee, made capes for the children. Kristopher was nerdy, imaginative and eager to learn, and that curiosity eventually found its way into music. Kristopher was about 15 when a family friend, Ben Ayers, offered guitar lessons to his friends. After his brother, Ethan, came home with a borrowed guitar from his first session, Kristopher told his mother, “I want to do that, too!” Renee remembers Kristopher’s music as self-initiated, recalling how he would “sing his heart out” and play his guitar for hours on end in his bedroom, occasionally falling asleep sitting on the floor, slumped over his guitar. What started with a borrowed guitar became a defining part of Kristopher’s life. He began performing in his church youth group, and acoustic guitar remained his principal instrument. As Kristopher explored various kinds of music, his range expanded. He added mandolin, banjo, ukulele and harmonica, drawing from folk, country, bluegrass and old-time music and developing a particular affection for songs and sounds from well before his generation. He kept digging, finding influences in songwriters such as Bob Dylan, John Prine and Tom Waits.

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Kristopher practiced constantly, wrote prolifically, took whatever opportunities he could to play and developed a working knowledge of the guitar fretboard. He performed at venues throughout the Central Coast, collaborated with musicians across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties and, for a time, traveled beyond the area to perform. A generous collaborator, Kristopher was as comfortable helping others with their music as performing his own. He had an instinct for what a song needed, whether that meant adding an instrument, helping with lyrics or simply knowing when to leave space.

Kristopher also became involved with the fledgling nonprofit Sierra Sustainability Summit, serving as hospitality director. He taught wilderness safety to participating college students, led hikes and shared his love of the outdoors. He hoped the role would eventually become a full-time job as the organization grew. In recent years, Kristopher made his home in downtown Atascadero, where many of those jobs were within walking distance of his apartment. In northern San Luis Obispo County, he developed a close community of friends and “heart family” who supported him and walked through life with him. He was part of a regular Monday night Dungeons & Dragons group and accumulated a large collection of dice. His romantic companion, Lindsay Garner, was an integral part of his life, and the two were looking toward a future together. Kristopher loved the outdoors and camping and was perfectly happy sleeping beneath the open sky. On one camping trip, he slept outside on a cot. A friend later told the family that during the night, a skunk walked directly underneath him. Kristopher was unbothered. “I think what we miss about Kristopher so much is his quick smile and his easy manner,” Renee said. “He was always good company.” Kristopher is survived by his mother, Renee Tozzi; brother Ethan Chavez; sisters Stephanie Reynoso and Frances Chavez-McLaughlin; brother-in-law Corey McLaughlin; romantic companion Lindsay Garner; nieces Hazel and Hayden Reynoso; nephew Joseph Reynoso IV; and their father, Joseph Reynoso III.

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He also had his own stories to tell. In 2024, Kristopher released Lonesome Nights, an EP of six original songs to which friends and family contributed.

Much of what he wrote came from experience. “Kristopher was the master of a heartbreak song,” Renee said. “He channeled the pains of his life into the songs and music he played.”

Lonesome Nights represented only part of what he wrote. Kristopher left behind a substantial collection of original music now held by his family — recorded work as well as songs and lyrics written on paper, some with chords and others without. Much of it was never recorded. At various times, he lived in Santa Maria, Templeton, San Luis Obispo and Atascadero, working multiple jobs to support his music.

He is also survived by aunts and uncles Joy and Carlos Bonino, Sue and Louis Apodaca, Tina and Scott Barkalow, Jeff Solenberger, Rodney Ross, You Fang Ross, and Melissa Chavez; and cousins Sean Chavez, Sierra (Chavez) English, Alani Rose Chavez, Jennifer and Dakota Miller, Kyle Davis, Julian Bonino, Talbot Solenberger and Archer Solenberger. He was preceded in death by his father, Kris Chavez; stepfather, Jon Tozzi; grandparents Frances O. Chavez, Laurence St. Onge and Irene St. Onge; and niece Haylie Reynoso. A celebration of Kristopher’s life was held August 30, 2026, at Venteux Vineyards in Templeton, where friends and family wore their favorite pieces of denim in his honor. Those wishing to honor Kristopher’s memory can do something his family knows he would appreciate: Tip generously at small live music shows.

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Bill Walther Bill Walther passed away peacefully at home August 24, 2026 at the age of 81. Bill is survived by his two sons, Ron and Ben Walther, his grandson Paul Walther and his two sisters, Donna Barcus Greb and Karen Berg. Bill was born in October 1944 in Burbank California to Raymond and Margerie Walther. Growing up in Burbank, Bill explored the neighboring hillsides and canyons, developing his early appreciation of nature and adventure. Bill first came to San Luis Obispo in 1963 to attend Cal Poly. He then went on to San Jose State, studying history. Bill served in the Army where he learned welding, a skill he later used in practical and creative ways. Fanciful creations made from salvaged odd junk became Bill’s amazing sculpture garden. Bill came back to San Luis Obispo, working as a brakeman for Southern Pacific. He loved the railroad life and enjoyed telling colorful stories of the characters he had met. Bill was very generous, sharing what he had and helping people down on their luck. Bill had a talent for making

lasting friendships. He was a natural leader, influencing many people. He was never shy to say what was on his mind and stand up for what he thought was right. He was an advocate for many just causes. A motorcycle accident left Bill in a wheelchair in 1986. Bill showed us what true grit and determination are. He was able to carry on and had an amazing life. Bill’s barn became a hub, people dropping by for quick visits, hanging out and even staying. It was a place for reflection, introspection and healing. Bill hosted many occasions and gatherings. Bill’s solstice celebration parties were extraordinary. Bill will be missed by many. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held October 4, 2026. Email bhwalther@gmail.com for information.

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rroyo Grande residents can see Stars at 8 p.m. The kitchen is closed by then, homegrown talent light up their but that could change in the upcoming weeks. screens every week during this season “We have all of our drinks available. We of Dancing with the Stars. have beer obviously, seltzers, and we make A 2000 graduate of Arroyo Grande High our own house fruit soda,” Amy said. “I’ll School, Harry Shum Jr.—who rose to fame work on trying to get some snacks going as Mike Chang in Glee—cemented himself during the party.” as a front-runner in the Season 35 premiere It helps to arrive a little early. of the dance competition. Each week, before the episode airs, Shum His hometown is more than happy to give Jr. will send Lorde a video addressing viewers him a leg up. in Arroyo Grande, which Humdinger will “Obviously, I know what Dancing with the play close to 8 p.m. Stars is, but I’d never seen it before last night. The watch party kicked off on Sept. 15. So, I didn’t know how big it was,” local singer- Locals and former classmates of Shum Jr.’s songwriter Lorde said. “Just knowing Harry’s slowly filled bar, cheering for him every time journey from literally the inception to now he was featured. at the highest heights of dance is one of the That night, Shum Jr. and his professional coolest things in the world dancing partner, Jenna to see.” Johnson, finished at the top Shum Jr.’s dancing of the leaderboard among roots go back to his time Send business the men, earning 21 points and nonprofit information to on Dance Company, the out of 30. They performed strokes@newtimesslo.com. audition-based advanced the cha-cha to Earth, Wind, dance class at Arroyo & Fire’s “Let’s Groove,” Grande High School. That’s keeping with the theme of where he honed his hip-hop dance skills dancing to a song from the year the celebrity and bonded with Lorde, before the two was born. performed for the Nike-sponsored dance “I took that pressure, put it in the pressure team in Oakland called Culture Shock. cooker, and let it explode on the dance floor!” “He moved to LA a little ahead of me to Shum Jr. said on the show to applauding fans. dance,” Lorde said. “He took it more seriously While contestants’ futures on Dancing and fell in love with it. I fell in love with with the Stars are guided by scores music, and that kind of put us on our paths.” from celebrity judges at the end of each Shum Jr. and Lorde still talk regularly. In fact, performance, audience votes play a greater it was the dancer’s idea to rally local support for role in whether they get to keep dancing. his Dancing with the Stars performances. The audience can vote for their favorite Through his resource platform for contestant up to 10 times per device. Voting artists called Connect the Coast, Lorde opens when Dancing with the Stars airs on partnered with fellow Arroyo Grande High the East Coast, on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. PST, School graduate Laura Beth Amy, who runs and closes an hour later. Humdinger Brewing. Connect the Coast also sends voting Now, every Tuesday, as long as Shum Jr.’s reminders to those who’ve signed up for the still a contestant, Humdinger Brewing will newsletter on its webpage dedicated to Shum host free watch parties of Dancing with the Jr., connxct.club/dwts. The newsletter is free and arrives once a week. PHOTO COURTESY OF DISNEY/ANDREW ECCLES Subscribers can opt out whenever they like. Viewers can text HARRY to 21523 from a U.S. number and also cast their votes online at dwtsvote.abc. com if they want to support Shum Jr. “He killed it; I mean to get the top score in the first episode. … I’ve never seen him do ballroom [dance],” Lorde said. “I’ve only really ever seen him do hip-hop, but I know he’s a big fan of Gene Kelly, so I know he wasn’t going to let Gene down.”

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Save Head Start Don’t lower early education standards for children who need them most

or more than 60 years, Head Start has stood for one powerful idea: Children should have the opportunity to thrive regardless of the poverty into which they were born. For families facing that barrier, the Head Start promise has meant more than a place for their child to spend the day. It has meant education, health care, early intervention, family support and, sometimes, a lifeline. On Aug. 7, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed replacing and drastically cutting the national standards governing how Head Start programs serve children and families. The federal government says the changes are intended to reduce administrative burden

Wild Cherry Canyon needs careful conservation

Sept. 17 marked an important milestone for the future of the Diablo Canyon land and our Central Coast coastline. The California State Coastal Conservancy approved funding to support The Wildlands Conservancy’s acquisition of Wild Cherry Canyon, moving this remarkable property closer to permanent conservation, future public access, and tribal co-management. Wild Cherry Canyon is part of an extraordinary stretch of coastline—rugged, largely undeveloped, rich in natural and cultural resources, and deeply connected to the history of the original inhabitants who have called this area home for more than 10,000 years. Protecting this landscape creates an opportunity not only to preserve it, but to think carefully about what

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and give programs greater flexibility. Reducing unnecessary bureaucracy is a worthy goal. But flexibility should not come at the expense of the protections that have made Head Start a national standard for comprehensive early childhood services. That matters here in San Luis Obispo County, where Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) operates Head Start, Early Head Start, and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs in communities from Paso Robles to Nipomo. These programs serve 320 of our neighbors, including children from birth to age 5 and pregnant women. Created in 1965, Head Start recognizes that preparing a child for school requires more than teaching letters and numbers. A child’s ability to learn is affected by health, nutrition, family stability, emotional wellbeing, disability, housing, and supportive relationships.

That is why Head Start has never been simply a childcare program. Head Start serves families facing significant barriers to opportunity, including children experiencing homelessness, children with disabilities or developmental delays, and families confronting significant hardship. When a child is struggling to hear, Head Start helps connect the family with hearing services. The proposal would remove the requirements that programs help families navigate health systems and get access to care. Head Start also recognizes parents as their children’s first and most important teachers. Parents have a meaningful role in shaping the programs their children attend. This twogeneration approach strengthens children by strengthening the families surrounding them. Behind these services are national Head Start program performance standards establishing expectations for education, health, family engagement, disability services, safety, and program management. These standards matter because they ensure a basic level of quality and comprehensive

support that families can expect from a federal Head Start program. The newly proposed requirements, in several areas, contradict the Head Start Act. The proposed new standards would result in less early intervention and fewer comprehensive services delivered to children. As San Luis Obispo County families struggle to find affordable, high-quality early care and education, we should strengthen Head Start’s fundamental promise, not diminish it. Head Start has long been the gold standard of early care and education. The proposed changes have a 60-day public comment period. HHS is accepting comments until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Oct. 6. The children who stand to lose the most from lower expectations are the children Head Start was created to serve. We should be removing barriers from their path, not protections from their programs. ∆

stewardship of these lands should look like for generations to come. But as exciting as this milestone is, acquisition is not the end of the conversation. In many ways, it begins the next—and perhaps most important—one. How do we ensure these lands are protected while thoughtfully preparing for people to experience them? Conservation must remain at the heart of that discussion. So must meaningful tribal partnership and respect for the cultural resources, sensitive habitats, wildlife, and unique character of this coastline. At the same time, future public access will require careful planning. Anyone familiar with this stretch of the Central Coast understands its rugged and remote nature. Expanding public access can provide tremendous recreational and educational

opportunities, but increased visitation also brings very real considerations: medical emergencies, wildfire, search and rescue, water rescue, law enforcement, traffic, parking, and emergency access. Those challenges should not prevent us from envisioning a future where the public can experience these lands. They should encourage us to plan for that future carefully and responsibly. That is why I have asked the Coastal Conservancy to engage early with San Luis Obispo County, the Sheriff’s Office, Cal Fire, the Port San Luis Harbor District, State Parks, tribal partners, and other appropriate agencies as management and public-access plans move forward. Our goal should be more than simply creating public access. It should be creating responsible public access—access that is safe

for visitors, respectful of tribal and cultural resources, compatible with conservation, and sustainable for the agencies and communities that will help support it. There will be many decisions ahead, and our community should continue to have a voice in those conversations. The Diablo Canyon Lands Community Work Group and future public planning efforts will be important opportunities to listen, collaborate, and work through the details together. The Coastal Conservancy’s action gives us reason to celebrate. Protecting Wild Cherry Canyon represents an extraordinary opportunity to preserve a piece of the Central Coast. Now we have an equally important responsibility: to be thoughtful about what comes next. Dawn Ortiz-Legg 3rd District SLO County supervisor

Lan George is CAPSLO’s board president. Send a response for publication to letters@ newtimesslo.com.

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Squandered trust

s it any wonder why government and the media are so distrusted? In recent testimony before Congress, Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer more than 100 questions, asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Since he was previously pardoned by Joe Biden and is not at risk of prosecution, it appears that he is either protecting others or attempting to shield himself from public shame for his role in attempting to conceal the possible origin of the COVID-19 virus. To recap, Fauci was the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a part of the National Institutes of Health, during the pandemic. He acted as the public face of the government in explaining the pandemic to a frightened public. Fauci enjoyed quite a bit of celebrity in his role as the “national explainer,” not an easy task when called to account for the sometimes wacky statements of a scientifically illiterate President Trump. His pronouncements included assuring the public that this previously unknown virus most likely came from a natural source, and that any suggestion that it may have come from U.S.-funded laboratory research was a conspiracy theory. He characterized the possibility as “molecularly impossible.” Many people suspect that it came from the Wuhan lab in China, since the city of Wuhan was the site of the first outbreaks and one of

the few places in the world that did research in similar viruses. Some scientific experts believe that it was engineered. The actual source of the virus remains unknown, and a natural carrier of the virus has never been identified. When Trump announced his belief that the virus had originated at the Wuhan lab, he was immediately denounced as an anti-Asian racist. The natural-source theory had become the politically useful Democratic party line. A number of revelations came to light. First, that Fauci’s NIH had funded research at the Wuhan lab on similar viruses and that the lab had previously done dangerous “gain-of-function” research in which viruses are engineered to be more virulent. Then, after a letter by prominent microbiologists was published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet asserting that the virus most likely had a natural origin, it was revealed that this letter was orchestrated by the head of the nonprofit that commissioned the research on behalf of the NIH, Dr. Peter Dazak of EcoHealth, who has since been banned from any work for the NIH. This letter had been relied upon by many as evidence that the virus did not come from a lab. This self-serving conflict of interest was never disclosed by Fauci. A study by government agencies reluctantly ordered by Biden resulted in both the FBI and the CIA concluding that a lab

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origin was more likely than a natural origin, although other agencies found otherwise. A review of Fauci’s diary revealed he had his own doubts about the natural-source theory. Many suspected that Fauci had not been truthful, and the possibility of his criminal prosecution was considered. As Biden left office, he pardoned Fauci. Fauci’s motivation is pretty obvious. The pandemic resulted in millions of deaths worldwide, as well as the worst economic disruption since the Great Depression. Who would want to be blamed? The urge to “cover your ass” and to avoid any accusations toward yourself and your agency would be strong. But having been pardoned, Fauci has no right to assert the Fifth Amendment merely because his answers would be embarrassing and make him and the NIH look bad, or because others may have acted illegally. Avoiding shame is no justification. Much of the media was also complicit in the effort to “shout down” the possibility that the virus came from the Wuhan lab in order to further their political agendas. Once Trump opined that the virus came from the lab, politics drove many to instinctively jump to a contrary position and push the naturalorigin theory, despite being completely uninformed. Supporters of a natural origin painted lab-origin proponents as anti-Asian racists and xenophobes. For several years, news reports of any violent crime against any Asian person anywhere invariably included a

reference to Trump and the lab-origin theory, implying an association between Trump and the lab-origin theory with hate crimes. Some social media sites initially censored any discussion of a lab origin. The pandemic was the greatest crisis of our era, and we are entitled to know how it started. A lab source always was a strong possibility. Fauci and much of the media should be ashamed of themselves for their dishonest and self-serving roles in the coverup. ∆ John Donegan is a retired attorney in Pismo Beach who is relieved to no longer be masked. Send a response for potential publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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hen things aren’t going your way, blame others. That’s some actionable advice, brought to you by Donald tRump, who recently kicked some prominent media outlets out of the White House for coverage he didn’t like. It’s not their fault the economy’s in the shitter, gas prices are as out of control as his foreign policy, his son’s wedding was paid for by a Russian oligarch, and he’s embroiled in a Middle Eastern war he started that seems like it will never end. But, hey, all you have to do is call it “FAKE NEWS,” kick out the press, and start your own YouTube channel. That way the government can directly feed the American public the propaganda it was meant to consume and then deny that it’s propaganda. Your supporters will love you for it, and the other 75 percent of the United States can fuck right on off because who’s in power? Trump. And, obviously, there’s no reason why the press or public should be critical of those in power. That’s not one of the principles this nation was founded on. It’s like separation of church and state. The “evil” liberal freedom takers made it up! What does the press think this is, anyway? A democratic republic? Hah! Constitutional amendments be damned. We’ve made so many steps toward autocratic governing without anything happening to stop it. Why not take a few more, amirite? Oops, I got all distracted for a second.

Where was I going with that? Oh yes. Gaea Powell and her blame game. The embattled twotime failed Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate who didn’t actually live in Arroyo Grande was convicted of election fraud. The jury in her case said she was guilty on all nine of the charges that the SLO County District Attorney’s Office filed against her. I was actually starting to feel sorry for this woman, who decided to represent herself in the case, got in way over her head, and is now looking at possible jail time. I thought, “Boy, she sure got her ass handed to her.” Then, she sent out this statement that proves she has learned squat from this whole process. She’s planning to sue District Attorney Dan Daw for violating her rights in the case. Gosh, you know what his office did? Used a warrant to seize her electronic devices while investigating her for committing election fraud. Well, I never! “Why did this investigation move so rapidly into sweeping searches of my electronic life?” she asked during the trial’s closing arguments. Shocking, right? I thought the justice system was supposed to be slow. Must be Dow’s fault that Powell changed her address just so she could run for

mayor. She seems concerned that local apply to her,” prosecutor and Deputy DA Democratic Party Chair Tom Fulks and Ben Blumenthal told the jury. Rabid Republican DA Dow are in cahoots. Gosh. Who else does that sound like? Why? Well, Fulks forwarded information I won’t say, lest I swerve into another about Powell’s residency to the county clerkanger-fueled diatribe against our sitting recorder, who forwarded that information to president. If I keep it together, maybe the district attorney. I smell a conspiracy! someday I can become part of the White Actually, it must be Arroyo Grande City House Press Pool. Then, maybe this office Clerk Jessica Matson’s fault. Powell already appliance that spouts opinion would be tried to sue her, but the lawsuit was tossed confused for an actual journalist. right out of the courthouse. As long as I can assuage egos, I’ve got a You know what Matson did? Emailed shot, right? Powell to let her know that people who live Fortunately, that’s not how I’m built. So, outside of the city aren’t eligible to run for Cal Poly, you’re next. city office. Well, I never! The university is moving forward with “I have maintained from the beginning, development plans on Class 1 agricultural and I maintain today, that I did not land while saying it’s not moving forward knowingly deceive anyone and did not act with development plans. It’s going to build a with fraudulent intent,” Powell said in a Farm Store on the West Campus land, but the rest of its plan—the senior housing, hotel, statement to the press soon after the verdict. “I openly discussed my living circumstances, conference center, restaurants, retail, etc.—is not finalized yet. Nothing to see here! sought guidance from election officials “Clearly you’re moving forward, and you’re concerning my eligibility to run for office, building on prime farmland,” retired plant and believed I was acting lawfully.” sciences professor David Headrick said. So, even though Powell willfully changed Clearly! her address to a place she wasn’t living just so The Farm Store would create a “visible she could run for mayor, she believed she was and lasting agricultural and education acting lawfully? presence,” Cal Poly College She called the case an of Agriculture, Food, and example of “government Environmental Services corruption,” which she plans Dean Brian Horgan said. to continue fighting. The Send us your Yes. Let’s get rid of the government caught her and views and opinion to actual agriculture. ∆ that’s corruption? I’m so letters@newtimesslo.com. confused. The Shredder is a visible “This case is about a and lasting part of New Times. Send hate to politician who time and time and time again shredder@newtimesslo.com. chose to decide that the rules simply did not

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GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS ATUL PANDE: INTUITIVE ABSTRACTIONS Self-taught painter Atul Pande creates intuitive, non-objective abstractions in acrylic, layering color and form into organic shapes inspired by his Indian upbringing and scientific training. Sept. 30-Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS CAROLE MCDONALD: A STORYTELLER’S EYE ON THE COAST Native Californian Carole McDonald brings a storyteller’s eye from her film and entertainment career to her mini acrylic paintings capturing the Central Coast’s tranquil beauty. Sept. 30-Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS CHINESE BRUSH WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS BY JARIEN DE HAM Jarien de Ham paints landscapes, birds, flowers and figures in traditional Chinese brush techniques; trees, egrets, raptors, streams and water, painted with spontaneity and skill. Sept. 30-Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. MORRO BAY COMEDY NIGHT WITH PATRICK RILEY Headliner Patrick Riley is a stand-up comedian who turns real-life experiences into silly, irreverent stories. His silly, laidback style turns real life experiences into stories that are easy to relate to and fun to listen to. His credits include opening for Bobby Lee, Jesus Sepulveda, and performing on Don’t Tell

Comedy nationwide. Sept. 24, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Nauti Anchor Bar, 2940 Main Street, Morro Bay. SECRET GARDEN FAIRY WORKSHOP Step into a world of magic at Cambria Nursery’s Secret Garden Fairy Workshop on Saturday! Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $100. (805) 927-4747. cambrianursery.com. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria. THE REBOOT SPEAKEASY LIVE STORYTELLING See this curated lineup of seasoned pros and new voices weave story gold for folks who delight in all things well told. Sept. 25, 7-9 p.m. Free. facebook.com/the.reboot4u. Red Barn at Los Osos Community Park, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. NORTH SLO COUNTY

ART LAB: FREE TEEN BLOCK PRINTING WORKSHOP Join Instructor Christy Wilkins for this fun, hands-on block printing session. Create personalized T-shirts with your own block print creation. Supplies included. Sept. 27, 12-2 p.m. Free. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. COWGIRL MAGIC See original hand pulled linocuts and photography at this very colorful Bovine inspired show. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. through Oct. 3 (805) 440-7152. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles. DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY: ONGOING DISPLAYS Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, (310) 621-7543.

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FALL ART FESTIVAL AT SCULPTERRA WINERY Join at Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden for the Fall Art Festival, featuring talented local artists showcasing their unique artwork. Enjoy an afternoon of art, wine, live music, and delicious food from local food trucks. Come celebrate the creativity of our local artists while exploring our beautiful sculpture gardens and enjoying the Paso Robles wine country experience! Sept. 26, 12-4 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 226-8881. FIGURE DRAWING - SATURDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT FIELDWORK Join us for figure drawing every Saturday and Wednesday for ages 18 and over. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own materials. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. $20 + model’s tip. fieldworkart.org. Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero, (971) 645-2481. GLOW IN THE DARK PAINT NIGHT AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Enjoy a “luminous” painting extravaganza under our black lights! Put on your brightest attire and unleash your inner artist while glowing and grooving to some fun. Sept. 25, 6-9 p.m. $45.99. (805) 400-9107. shop. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles. HART MOVIE NIGHT Cambria’s own, nokill, non-profit cat shelter--The Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART)--will once again put the FUN in fundraiser. The award nominated film The Amazing Maurice will be shown on the lawn at Parr Wines to benefit HART. Sept. 26, 7 p.m. $12.56-$23.27. Parr Collective Winery at Stolo Vineyards, 3776 Santa Rosa Creek Road, Cambria, (805) 924-3131, parrcollective.com. MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

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Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. (805) 461-6161. Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano, Atascadero. PAINT YOUR PET AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Listen up, animal lovers! Join us at ArtSocial 805 and create a one-of-a-kind work of art of your furry friend! Sept. 26, 12-2 p.m. $55.99. (805) 400-9107. shop. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles. STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of classes and workshops offered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, (805) 238-9800. TIDE POOLS: ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS Join Artist Christy Wilkins for a fun and relaxing painting experience. You’ll learn to mix colors, blending techniques, and tips to paint tide pool creatures. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

ART AFTER DARK: SHOW OPENING Join us for the opening night of The Bunker SLO’s October Show featuring the work of Jennifer Randall. Oct. 2, 5-8 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com/galleryartists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. BEGINNING WHEEL: DINNERWARE SERIES Enjoy a themed beginning wheel course. Hop on wheel to create a set of cups, plates bowls and more. Learn to glaze. Clay and firing is included. Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. $275. anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolorbased course, but one that branches out into other media. Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. (805) 7474200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. BOOK PUBLICATION CELEBRATION Four local authors--Donna Andersen, Carolyn Chilton Casas, Sharon Sheltzer, and Patsy Truxaw--will read from their recently published books and answer audience questions. Refreshments will be available. Sept. 27, 4-6 p.m. Free. (504) 319-6665. thebunkerslo.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. CUESTA COLLEGE FACULTY BIANNUAL ART EXHIBITION See exhibition showcasing new and recent work by Fine Arts faculty. Held every other year, the Faculty Biannual brings together the wide range of creative practices represented within Cuesta College’s Fine Arts program, including painting, photography, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, drawing, and more. The exhibition highlights the ongoing artistic practices of faculty members who bring their professional experiences into the classroom and their work with students. Mondays, Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 15 Free. (805) 546-3201. cuesta.edu. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. DECORATIVE PLATTER: ANIMALS! Sculpt and glaze your own pet-themed decorative clay platter in this threesession course. Open to all ages and experience levels, bring pet photos and create! Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $85. app.acuityscheduling.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. DOLLY PARTON ART FRAMES AT HOLA SLO Join us at Hola SLO to honor Dolly by using paint, collage and plenty of sparkle to create art frames and shadow boxes. We will listen to her music, share a drink and create something beautifully joyful ARTS continued page 14

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50TH SAN FRANCISCO STAND-UP COMEDY COMPETITION FINAL ROUND For fifty years, The San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition has discovered remarkable comedians, launched careers, and entertained countless audiences. Sept. 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $35-$65. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. For fifty years, The San Francisco StandUp Comedy Competition has discovered remarkable comedians, launched careers, and entertained countless audiences. We’ll see you there! Sept. 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $35- $65. 9(805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge. com. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics. com/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. FREE MOVIE NIGHT IN THE SECRET GARDEN: ENCANTO Between a house that listens, gifts that define you, and one girl still searching for hers, Encanto captures the pressure, magic, and heart of family. Catch it in The Secret Garden this September. Sept. 25, 7-9 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302. LOVE FLAMENCO: AUTHENTIC FLAMENCO DIRECT FROM SPAIN Love Flamenco World Tour brings together exceptional musicians and dancers on stage, sharing the unique language of flamenco improvisation. Sept. 27, 7-9 p.m. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Shorts Film Festival. Sept.

CAMBRIA SCARECROW FESTIVAL This October, returning favorites and brand-new scarecrows transform Cambria and San Simeon into a whimsical wonderland. Discover hundreds of creative creatures all month long! Sept. 30-Oct. 31 Free. cambriascarecrows. com. Cambria Scarecrow Festival, PO Box 1223, cambria, (818) 399-5319. CENTRAL COAST SLIM DOWN Take control of food without suffering. Learn a step-by-step process to take control of overeating, cravings, and feel peace with food. Build the habits, mindset, and your unique path with results that stick. Hosted byTami Cruz (Certified Health/Life Coach) and Dana Charvet (Coach/ Fitness Trainer). ongoing Call for pricing info. (805) 235-7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching. com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. CENTRAL COAST UECHI-RYU KARATE-DO 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. JOB FAIR: CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS MARKET Cambria Christmas Market is hiring temporary employees to help with our Christmas festivities! Sept. 30, 4-6 p.m. (805) 927-6108. cambriachristmasmarket.com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. LOS OSOS SUNDAY MEDITATION CLASS Sitting with a supportive group strengthens one’s meditation practice. Join us for a

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weekly talk on topics related to meditation and consciousness plus silent and guided meditation. Facilitated by Devin Wallace. Beginners welcome. Email devinwalla@gmail. com for more information. Sundays, 10:15 a.m.11:15 p.m. By donation. (805) 709-2227. innerworkings.com. Central Coast Body Therapy Center, 2005 9th St., Los Osos. MORRO BAY METAPHYSICIANS DISCUSSION GROUP A group of metaphysically minded individuals that have been meeting for many years now in the Coalesce Chapel. Club offers a supportive metaphysical based community. Members discuss a different topic each week. All are welcome to join. Fridays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $10-$15. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/. MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered. Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. (805) 701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. OPEN FLOW: DANCE AND MOVEMENT A community of movers and shakers who come together to express themselves through dance and movement. Inspired by a variety of conscious movement modalities, Open Flow is led by Silvia Suarez and Matt Garrity, embodiment teachers who share a passion for integration through movement exploration. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 (general), $5 (ages 55 and older). SilviaAthaSomatics.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278. 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 anti-aging 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. innerworkings.com. Los Osos, Townwide, Los Osos. YOGA PLUS A hybrid of yoga and “stretching” techniques that yield a body that moves and feels amazing. Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10 per session. (415) 516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos. NORTH SLO COUNTY

“A WINEMAKER’S DUDE RANCH” GRAPE HARVEST RETREAT This is a chance to truly experience life on the vineyard and all the excitement that surrounds harvest. Sept. 29 (805) 239-1730. experiences-casswines.com/. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles. 46 RANCH PUMPKIN PATCH Experience fall at the 46 Ranch Pumpkin Patch with ranchgrown pumpkins, hayrides, animals, a jump pad, Witches Walk, and family-friendly fun on our regenerative ranch! Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-6 p.m. through Nov. 1 $10 -$15. (805) 4003646. 46ranch.com/pumpkin-patch. 46 Ranch, 11995 Santa Rosa Creek Rd., Templeton. BALANCE FLOW Suitable for all levels. This class is meant to benefit the mind-body connection while emphasizing safe and effective alignment as well as breath awareness and relaxation. Please call to register in advance. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $16-$22; $50 membership. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com/fitness/yoga/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton. CENTRAL COAST BIONEERS CONFERENCE Listen to topic like the fight to save democracy, land and food sovereignty movement, green chemistry, nature-based climate solutions, regenerative agriculture, the future of renewable energy, and more. Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $23-$43. (805) 548-0597. ecologistics.org/ccb-conference-2026/. Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 17

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FREE REPAIR CAFÉ A Repair Cafe event will be held at the Pavilion on the Lake, with free repairs of bikes, clothing, electronics, household appliances, computers, and more. Oct. 3, 1-4:30 p.m. Free. (650) 3676780. repaircafe5cities.org. Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero. GODDESS GROUP Please join Oracle Owner/Intuitive Medium, Tiffany Klemz, for this twice monthly, Goddess Group. The intention of this group is to curate connection, inspiration, unity, and empowerment. Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. $11. (805) 464-2838. oracleatascaderoca.com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero. HAMBLY LAVENDER FARM GUIDED EXPERIENCE This one-hour walk about the farm immerses you in the processes of growing, harvesting, and drying this fragrant herb. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel. NIGHTMARE FROM MAIN ST HAUNTED HOUSE Nightmare From Main St the scariest haunted house on the Central Coast is back, with 6,000 square feet and 22 rooms of terror! Fridays, Saturdays, 7-10 p.m. through Oct. 31 $20. (805) 423-0674. nightmarefrommain.com. Nightmare From Main Street, 828 14th Street, Paso Robles. PET TALES Get ready for the cutest, coziest, and cuddliest hour in your week! Pet Tales welcomes young children and their grownups for a pet-themed story time. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon $5. (805) 5439316. woodshumanesociety.org/youthprograms/. Woods Humane Society (North County), 2300 Ramona Road, Atascadero. PING PONG NIGHTS Join us every other Monday for casual ping pong at Fieldwork. Two tables, friendly rallies, and impromptu tournaments. All skill levels are welcome! Every other Monday, 6-8 p.m. through Dec. 31 Free. (805) 464-2564. Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero, fieldworkart.org. PLANT BINGO WITH PEACEFUL PLANTS Join us for an elevated Plant Bingo experience—an interactive, plant-filled night designed for a relaxed and social atmosphere. Sept. 30, 6-8 p.m. $39.34. my805tix.com. Kula Hawaiian Kitchen, 6200 El Camino Real,, Atascadero. SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT DIRECTOR CANDIDATES’ FORUM Hear directly from the candidates for San Miguel Community Services District Director at this League of Women Voters of SLO County Candidates’ Forum. Oct. 1, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 242-6990. San Miguel Senior Center, 601 - 12th Street, San Miguel. SIPS AND SYMBOLS: TAROT READING Learn tarot basics over a glass of Dracaena wine! A beginner workshop on card symbolism and reading. Bring your deck or borrow ours. Sept. 24, 6-8 p.m. $35. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com/event/sipsand-symbols/. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles. THREE SPECKLED HENS VINTAGE MARKET Located in the famous Paso

SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 4, 2026 Robles Event Center, the Three Speckled Hens Vintage Market & Antique Show is a biannual event that specializes in selling one-of-a-kind antique and vintage items. Over 75 vendors will participate in the show, selling everything from antiques and vintage items to repurposed treasures. Oct. 2, noon $14.70. my805tix. com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. 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. TRIVIA NIGHT AT TEMPLETON MERCANTILE Join every Tuesday night for all-ages trivia. Prizes are awarded to top teams. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Templeton Mercantile, 508 S Main St, Templeton. YANG STYLE TAI CHI The course’s instructor won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class. Mondays, Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. $62. (805) 470-3360. Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero. SAN LUIS OBISPO

2026 FALL FOLK-N-SOAK MUSIC, HOT SPRINGS, YOGA, AND CAMPING REUNION Franklin Hot Springs, in Paso Robles, California, will host the Folk-nSoak Music Reunion!! Enjoy music from Christopher Hawley each day, as well as many other artists, while you soak in hot springs. Please join in the fun!! Oct. 2, 4 p.m., Oct. 3, 4 p.m. and Oct. 4, 6 p.m. $35. my805tix.com. Franklin Hot Springs, 3015 Creston Rd., Paso Robles. 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, 6:307:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. (805) 235-7978. charvetgratefulbody.com. Live Webinar, online, SLO County. ADOPT A KITTEN EVENT: FELINE NETWORK OF THE CENTRAL COAST Head to this Adopt A Kitten Event! Adopt two for the price of one. All are fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped! Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (805) 549-9228. PetSmart, 1530 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo. BOARD GAME NIGHT AT CAPTAIN NEMO GAMES Game night is on! Join us Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at Captain Nemo Games for fun, friendly board gaming. All skill levels welcome! Tuesdays, 5-9 p.m. Free. (805) 544-6366. facebook.com/events/20474278 99121921/2047427949121916?acontext=%7B %22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D. Captain Nemo Games, 565 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

CAL HOPE SLO GROUPS AT TMHA Visit website for full list of weekly Zoom groups available. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays calhopeconnect.org. Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346. CC BIONEERS PRE-CONFERENCE FIELD TRIP Tour the avocado orchard, passion fruit trellis, white sapote, asparagus, and coffee and banana agroforestry alley cropping systems. This will be a spectacular demonstration of agroecology in action. Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-noon $10. (805) 548-0597. ecologistics.org/ccbconference-2026/. Traceland Organics, 1550 Negranti Road, Morro Bay. CENTRAL COAST DIALYSIS ORGAN TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP Not faith based. All are welcome. Please wear a mask. First Saturday of every month, 9:3011:30 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO, 650 Pismo St., San Luis Obispo. FREE TOURS OF THE MISSION Tour San Luis Obispo’s Spanish Mission, founded in 1772. Come learn its history and importance to the development of this area. Tours are led by docents and meet in front of the church Sundays, 2:30 p.m. and Mondays-Saturdays, 1:15 p.m. Free. (805) 550-7713. missionslodocents.org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC THE GATHERING Friday Night Magic is where legends rise! Bring your deck, meet fellow Planeswalkers, and battle it out in epic MTG duels. Fun, prizes, glory! Fridays Free. (805) 544-6366. facebook.com/even ts/592253119822089/592256636488404. Captain Nemo Games, 565 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. FROM PULLMAN TO SOUL TRAIN Celebrate the civil rights history of Pullman porters and maids aboard a vintage Pullman lounge car with food, dancing, and a modern Soul Train vibe. Sept. 26, 5-10 p.m. $75. (805) 619-5354. naacpslocty. org. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, 1940 Santa Barbara Ave., San Luis Obispo. GATHER ON THE GREEN AT CHAMISAL VINEYARDS Gather on the Green brings live local music, food vendors, lawn games, and Chamisal wines to the Edna Valley. No reservations are required, there is communal seating. First Friday of every month, 5-7 p.m. through Oct. 2 Free. (805) 541-9463. chamisalvineyards.com. Chamisal Vineyards, 7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Our next in-person training will take place in San Luis Obispo on three consecutive Fridays. Join for our September training! Sept. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 5406020. Central Coast Home Health and Hospice, 253 Granada, San Luis Obispo. MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346. NATURE SUNDAY: UNDERGROUND Join Gretchen Renshaw, assisted by Barb

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Renshaw and Jeff Reifel, for a talk and workshop on soils and plant nutrition. Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. PONY RIDES Every weekend we bring our sweet and gentle ponies for kids, all ages, to ride, cuddle, enjoy, and create forever memories. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15. (805) 909-3303. slopartyanimals.com. SLO Ranch Farms & Marketplace, 871 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo. PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Puppies (10 weeks to 5 months old) will learn appropriate play style with other pups, acceptable manners with people, tolerance for gentle restraints, confidence with the approach of friendly strangers, and more. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. $25. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/training/. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo. SEA OTTER TRIVIA NIGHT A wild round of sea otter trivia for Sea Otter Awareness Week. Teams are competitive! Proceeds benefit Sea Otter Savvy. Sept. 24, 6-8 p.m. $5. (805) 439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo. SEPTEMBER SCRAMBLE There will be more than 20 obstacles built over a 0.75 mile path throughout the golf course. The course will challenge the kids’ imaginations and abilities. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $15. (805) 781-7305. slorecactivities.org. Laguna Lake Golf Course, 11175 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo. TRUNKS OF TREASURE 2026 Join us at our annual event! All proceeds directly benefit the over 40 programs TransitionsMental Health Association provides on the Central Coast. Sept. 27, 2-5 p.m. $100. givebutter.com/c/tt2026. Filipponi Ranch, 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. ZOMBIE INVASION SLO: ONE MILE OR 5K WALK & RUN FOR CENTRAL COAST AUTISM SPECTRUM CENTER Participate in this one-mile/5k untimed walk or run with obstacles and optional Zombies chasing after you! This is an annual non-profit fundraiser for the Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center. Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $25. (805) 704-3198. signupgenius. com. Camp San Luis Obispo, Camp SLO, San Luis Obispo.

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5CITIES HOMELESS COALITION’S 15 ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS LUNCHEON Community luncheon to raise funds for 5Cities Homeless Coalition. Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $25. (805) 550-8701. 5chc.org. St. Patrick’s Church, 501 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. 87TH ANNUAL ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY HARVEST FESTIVAL Enjoy two days of free family fun at the 87th Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival with live entertainment, food, vendors, a parade, and community celebrations! Sept. 25, 4-10 p.m. and Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. agharvestfestival.com. Olohan Alley, 200 Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande, 000. BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. (805) 835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach. BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:156:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach. BIG DITCH MARKET The Big Ditch Market is back! In the Car Corral in the Village! Enjoy local vendors, live music, and great food! First Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. through Oct. 4 Free. (805) 473-5472. https:/arroyogrande.org/rec. Enjoy fantastic homemade items from local vendors, amazing food, and live music! First Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. through Oct. 2 Free. (714) 390-9142. arroyogrande.org. Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, Branch and Short St., Arroyo Grande. BODY FUSION/EXERCISE AND FITNESS CLASS Do something good for yourself and stay fit for outdoor sports, while enhancing flexibility, strengthening your core to prevent lower back issues, improving your posture through yoga, and more. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. (970) 710-1412. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, avilabeachcc.com. 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;

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SCIENCE AFTER DARK AUGUST: SEA OTTER NIGHT Join us for local wine and heavy appetizers from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. while you tour the aquarium. Coffee, tea and desserts upstairs to follow with our guest speakers beginning at 7 p.m. Sept. 29, 5:30-8 p.m. $23.27-$33.98. my805tix. com. Central Coast Aquarium, 50 San Juan St., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7280. SCOUTING AMERICA LOS PADRES COUNCIL’S 2026 BOOTS AND BLINGS CELEBRATION Scouting America Los Padres Council honors Rahul Vinchhi, Dignity Health clinical operations director, and Jarrett Prichard, SLO County IT supervisor, for leadership and service. Oct. 2, 6-10 p.m. $150. (805) 967-0105. scoutingevent.com/053-110071. Cypress Ridge Pavilion, 1050 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

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Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. WINEMAKER’S DINNER FEATURING CUTRUZZOLA VINEYARDS Join us for an unforgettable evening at Cambria Pines Lodge as we welcome Cutruzzola Vineyards for a signature Winemaker’s Dinner in our outdoor Pavilion Garden. Sept. 27, 5:30-8 p.m. $130. (805) 9274200. cambriapineslodge.com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. WOOD-FIRED PIZZA NIGHTS AT CAMBRIA PINES LODGE Join us every Friday for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and festivities at the Pizza Nook at Cambria Pines Lodge! Fridays, 5-9 p.m. through Sept. 25 Free. (805) 927-4200. cambriapineslodge.com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. NORTH SLO COUNTY

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. TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero. TASTE OF TIN CITY WALKING TOUR Enjoy the first ever walking tour of Tin City – an industrial area just outside of downtown Paso Robles – that is home to a community of innovative and passionate producers of high-quality wines, spirits, beer, and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. (805) 400-3141. toasttours.com/tour/tin-city-walkingtour/. Toast Tours, 1722 Stillwater Ct, Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

CAKE A-PALOOZA A Celebration of Cake at the SLO Botanical Garden! Join us for a delightful cake picnic featuring live music, drinks, and activities for all ages! Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $25. (805) 541-1400.

slobg.org/cakeapalooza/. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. PIÑATAS ON THE PATIO What is more festive than a piñata? Join for some brunch drinks and a couple of good hits to a piñata (or two). Good times and goofy prices promised. Turns will be determined on a first come, first served basis. First Sunday of every month Free. SLO Public Market, South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. SLO CIDER BINGO NIGHT Win prizes, and have fun at SLO Cider Bingo! Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. SLO Cider, 3419 Roberto Ct., Suite C, San Luis Obispo. SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. SLO OKTOBERFEST This is SLO County’s biggest and best Oktoberfest. A variety of food and beer vendors will be here for your Oktoberfesting pleasure. And of course real German beer, food, music, contests and games. Oct. 3, 1-5 p.m. $60.76. my805tix.com. Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo. THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA Join us for trivia every Thursday evening, hosted by Bottlecraft! Enjoy prizes, beer, wine, and food from the Market Hall! Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. SLO Public Market, South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. WEDNESDAY NIGHT PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking cap as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. (805) 439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

TRIVIA NIGHT Join BrainStew Trivia for a hilariously witty evening of trivia in Pismo. Teams of 1 to 4 people. Prizes awarded to the first and second place teams. Kitchen is open until 7:30 p.m. for brain fuel. Beer, cider, wine, and nonalcoholic options available. First Thursday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free to play. (805) 295-6171. kulturhausbrewing.com. Kulturhaus Brewing Company, 779 Price St., Pismo Beach. ∆

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It’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow like you’ve never seen (or sung!) before! Join the awkwardly charming Ichabod Crane as he waltzes his way through the town of Sleepy Hollow—meeting the lovely Katrina, the mischievous Brom Bones, and that not-soheadstrong rider of the night, the legendary Headless Horseman. After each show, brace yourself for the fantastical antics of the Happily Ever After Vaudeville Review!

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Howl-O-ween Grab your pup, throw on a costume, and spend an afternoon at Cass Winery in Paso Robles on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy live music, festive activities, food vendors, and treats for your dog. General admission is $5, and all ticket proceeds go toward North County Paws Cause. Head to casswines.com for more details. —Angie Stevens

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2ND ANNUAL BOURBON AND BANJOS Join as Willow Creek Distillery hosts its second annual evening of cocktails, bites, and California western music. Tickets include entertainment and a welcome cocktail. Additional cocktails and Opolo kitchen food is available for purchase. Complimentary nonalcoholic beverages are available for designated drivers. Sept. 26, 4-7 p.m. $25. willowcreekdistillery.com. Opolo Vineyards, 7110 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles, (805) 238-9593. CAMBRIA ART & WINE FESTIVAL The Cambria Art & Wine Festival is an annual event held during the last weekend in January in the quaint town of Cambria, CA. There are a variety of events over the course of the weekend where you can sip on local wine, view & purchase thoughtfully curated art by artists from all over SLO County. Jan. 28, 4-6 p.m., Jan. 29, 5:45-8:45 p.m., Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Jan. 31, 11 a.m. $25-$185. my805tix.com. Cambria (various venues), Citywide, Cambria. GREENSPACE PRESENTS: BAT EXPERIENCE AT THE CREEKSIDE RESERVE WITH LISA MURPHY AND ERIN NAEGLE Learn about our local bat population! Intro to Bats class, acoustical monitoring in the meadow, and Q&A with baked goods and hot chocolate. Oct. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10. (805) 927-2866. Creekside Reserve, 2264 Center St., Cambria. JOB FAIR: CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS MARKET Cambria Christmas Market is hiring temporary employees to help with our Christmas festivities! Sept. 30, 4-6 p.m. (805) 927-6108. cambriachristmasmarket.com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. “THE REALITY OF MORTALITY” SESSION TWO: THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE “CRAFTING OUR OWN EULOGY” In this guided workshop, attendees will engage in the therapeutic and enlightening activity of composing their own personal eulogy! Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Morro Bay Public Library - Community Room, 625 Harbor Street, Morro Bay.

WINEMAKER’S DINNER FEATURING CUTRUZZOLA VINEYARDS Join us for an unforgettable evening at Cambria Pines Lodge as we welcome Cutruzzola Vineyards for a signature Winemaker’s Dinner in our outdoor Pavilion Garden. Sept. 27, 5:30-8 p.m. $130. (805) 927-4200. cambriapineslodge. com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. YOGA’SSAGE We are honored to share this union of restorative yoga and massage with you as we set the intention for rest and nervous system relaxation. Oct. 3, 7:30-9 p.m. $54.33. my805tix.com. Let’s Get Tuned Sound & Yoga Studio, 781 Market Ave, Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

“A WINEMAKER’S DUDE RANCH” GRAPE HARVEST RETREAT This is a chance to truly experience life on the vineyard and all the excitement that surrounds harvest. Sept. 29 (805) 239-1730. experiences-casswines.com/. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles. “UNDER THE PASO SUN” OLIVE HARVEST RETREAT With a small orchard on the vineyard, we are excited to begin this ancient tradition that goes hand-in-hand with our love of winemaking. Nov. 9 (805) 239-1730. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles, casswines.com. 2026 GRAPE STOMP & PAELLA For a true wine country experience, come celebrate Paso’s Harvest Wine Month at our annual CASS Grape Stomp! Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $82. (805) 239-1730. casswines.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

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2026 HARVEST FIESTA AT SCULPTERRA Join us at Sculpterra Winery for the 2026 Harvest Fiesta, a free celebration of the harvest season and the hardworking heroes behind it. Enjoy food from La Parrilla, Choco’s Tacos, and Patagonia Hotdogs, sip Héroe Wine, and take in traditional dance performances by Ballet Folklórico Flor de Luna plus music by DJ 805. The event partners with Flying Samaritans and features special guest speakers. Oct. 17, 12-4 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 226-8881. 2026 SUNSET LOBSTER BOIL This is a night for true food and wine lovers who are ready to indulge in some ravenous exploits and a quintessential wine country experience. Oct. 9, 6:30-9 p.m. $177. (805) 239-1730. casswines.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles. 46 RANCH PUMPKIN PATCH Experience fall at the 46 Ranch Pumpkin Patch with ranch-grown pumpkins, hayrides, animals, a jump pad, Witches Walk, and family-friendly fun on our regenerative ranch! Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-6 p.m. through Nov. 1 $10 -$15. (805) 400-3646. 46ranch.com/ pumpkin-patch. 46 Ranch, 11995 Santa Rosa Creek Rd., Templeton. BOOK BUDDIES Bookworms, assemble! Woods is welcoming animal lovers age 7 to 17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/youth-programs/. Woods Humane Society (North County), 2300 Ramona Road, Atascadero.

FRIENDSGIVING AT CASS Join Steve, Ted, Bryan, Sterling, and family around the table before all the holiday mayhem begins! Nov. 13, 5-8 p.m. $107. (805) 239-1730. casswines.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

CENTRAL COAST BIONEERS CONFERENCE Listen to topic like the fight to save democracy, land and food sovereignty movement, green chemistry, nature-based climate solutions, regenerative agriculture, the future of renewable energy, and more. Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $23-$43. (805) 548-0597. ecologistics.org/ccb-conference-2026/. Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

MID-STATE FAIR MARKET The Mid-State Fair Market at the Paso Robles Event Center features local crafters and artisans selling handmade and unique items. Dec. 11, 12-4 p.m., Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 239-0655. midstatefair.com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

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HART MOVIE NIGHT Cambria’s own, no-kill, non-profit cat shelter--The Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART)--will once again put the FUN in fundraiser. The award nominated film The Amazing Maurice will be shown on the lawn at Parr Wines to benefit HART. Sept. 26, 7 p.m. $12.56-$23.27. Parr Collective Winery at Stolo Vineyards, 3776 Santa Rosa Creek Road, Cambria, (805) 924-3131, parrcollective.com. HOWL-O-WEEN AT CASS Bring your pup for an afternoon of costumes, treats, photo ops, and vineyard vibes, all while supporting North County Paws Cause rescue. Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $10. (805) 239-1730. casswines.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

NIGHTMARE FROM MAIN ST HAUNTED HOUSE Nightmare From Main St the scariest haunted house on the Central Coast is back, with 6,000 square feet and 22 rooms of terror! Fridays, Saturdays, 7-10 p.m. through Oct. 31 $20. (805) 423-0674. nightmarefrommain.com. Nightmare From Main Street, 828 14th Street, Paso Robles. NMF SMOKE SHOW: BURNOUT COMPETITION Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $28.68. my805tix.com. Santa Margarita Ranch, 9000 Yerba Buena Ave, Santa Margarita. SPECIAL AUTUMN EVENTS continued page 22

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Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 pm

Ludwig van Beethoven: A Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Op. 112 Felix Mendelssohn:

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Opus 61 (excerpts) and Psalm 42, Opus 42 with soprano Alba Franco-Cancél and members of the Central Coast Shakespeare Festival

Beyond the Notes with Siegwart “Zig” Reichwald Music Without Words: Pushing the Boundaries of Musical Expression

Saturday, Nov. 21, at 3 pm Indian Hill Clubhouse at San Luis Bay Estates

Music With Words:

German Romanticism and the Emergence of Art-Religion (Kunstreligion) Sunday, Nov. 22, at 1:15 pm, Performing Arts Center

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G.F. Handel: Messiah Sing-along, Music for the Forbes Pipe Organ, Westwood Brass, Selected Holiday Favorites and Traditional Carols

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All concerts at the Performing Art Center San Luis Obispo

SAN LUIS OBISPO MASTER CHORALE THOMAS DAVIES , MUSIC DIRECTOR

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OCTOBER 2026 CENTRAL COAST COOKING SHOW Join us for the October 6 Cooking Show with special guest chefs to be announced! Oct. 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $110. my805tix.com. Idler’s Home Paso Robles, 2361 Theatre Drive, Paso Robles. PET TALES Get ready for the cutest, coziest, and cuddliest hour in your week! Pet Tales welcomes young children and their grownups for a pet-themed story time. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/ youth-programs/. Woods Humane Society (North County), 2300 Ramona Road, Atascadero. PING PONG NIGHTS Join us every other Monday for casual ping pong at Fieldwork. Two tables, friendly rallies, and impromptu tournaments. All skill levels are welcome! Every other Monday, 6-8 p.m. through Dec. 31 Free. (805) 464-2564. Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero, fieldworkart.org. PIONEER DAY PARADE WATCH PARTY AND VIP EXPERIENCE Enjoy the Pioneer Day Parade indoors with a glass of wine in hand and meatballs in wine reduction sauce. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-noon $35. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles. SIPS AND SYMBOLS: TAROT READING Learn tarot basics over a glass of Dracaena wine! A beginner workshop on card symbolism and reading. Bring your deck or borrow ours. Sept. 24, 6-8 p.m. $35. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com/event/ sips-and-symbols/. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles. TEST YOUR SLASHER IQ TRIVIA Join us for a blood-curdling, brain-teasing night of horror trivia dedicated entirely to the heavyweights of terror: Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, and Freddy Krueger. Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles. THREE SPECKLED HENS VINTAGE MARKET Located in the famous Paso Robles Event Center, the Three Speckled Hens Vintage Market & Antique Show is a biannual event that specializes in selling one-of-a-kind antique and vintage items. Over 75 vendors will participate in the show, selling everything from antiques and vintage items to repurposed treasures. Oct. 2, noon $14.70. my805tix.com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. TRAIL TO LEGACY FUNDRAISING DINNER 2026 FARMstead ED presents the inaugural Trail to Legacy Fundraising Dinner— an evening celebrating the farmers, ranchers, makers, and stories that make up the SLO County Farm Trail. Oct. 18, 5 p.m. $210.73. my805tix.com. Hartley Farms, 6770 Estrella Rd., San Miguel, (805) 399-0066. WINE AND OLIVE OIL FOOD PAIRING Discover how exceptional olive oil can transform the flavors of seasonal ingredients in this interactive tasting experience. Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $110. (805) 239-1730. casswines.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

2026 FALL FOLK-N-SOAK MUSIC, HOT SPRINGS, YOGA, AND CAMPING REUNION Franklin Hot Springs, in Paso Robles, California, will host the Folk-n-Soak Music Reunion!! Enjoy music from Christopher Hawley each day, as well as many other artists, while you soak in hot springs. Please join in the fun!! Oct. 2, 4 p.m., Oct. 3, 4 p.m. and Oct. 4, 6 p.m. $35. my805tix.com. Franklin Hot Springs, 3015 Creston Rd., Paso Robles. ASTRONOMY NIGHT AND STARGAZING WITH THE CENTRAL COAST ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Explore the night sky with telescopes and guided viewing hosted by the Central Coast Astronomy Society. Oct. 3, 12-9 p.m. $10. (805) 541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. BIBBIDI BOBBIDI BOO DANCE PARTY Join your favorite princesses and villains for a magical afternoon of costumes, candy, and frightful fun! Oct. 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. BOOK BUDDIES Bookworms, assemble! Woods Humane Society is welcoming animal lovers age 7 to 17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/youth-programs. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo. CAKE A-PALOOZA A Celebration of Cake at the SLO Botanical Garden! Join us for a delightful cake picnic featuring live music, drinks, and activities for all ages! Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $25. (805) 541-1400. slobg.org/cakeapalooza/. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. CARE CREW Calling all crafty, caring, pet-loving 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. CC BIONEERS PRE-CONFERENCE FIELD TRIP Tour the avocado orchard, passion fruit trellis, white sapote, asparagus, and coffee and banana agroforestry alley cropping systems. This will be a spectacular demonstration of agro-ecology in action. Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-noon $10. (805) 548-0597. ecologistics. 22 • New Times • September 24 - October 1, 2026 • www.newtimesslo.com

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org/ccb-conference-2026/. Traceland Organics, 1550 Negranti Road, Morro Bay. FAMILY FREE DAY: BOO-TANICAL GARDEN Join us for a spooktacular day at the Boo-tanical Garden Enjoy nature crafts, a trick or treat scavenger hunt, and more. Costumes are encouraged! Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (805) 541-1400. slobg. org/event/free-day-boo-tanical-garden/. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC THE GATHERING Friday Night Magic is where legends rise! Bring your deck, meet fellow Planeswalkers, and battle it out in epic MTG duels. Fun, prizes, glory! Fridays Free. (805) 544-6366. facebook.com/ events/592253119822089/592256636488404. Captain Nemo Games, 565 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. FROM PULLMAN TO SOUL TRAIN Celebrate the civil rights history of Pullman porters and maids aboard a vintage Pullman lounge car with food, dancing, and a modern Soul Train vibe. Sept. 26, 5-10 p.m. $75. (805) 619-5354. naacpslocty.org. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, 1940 Santa Barbara Ave., San Luis Obispo. HISTORY CENTER FALL HARVEST Celebrate of all things autumn and SLO County at the Dallidet Adobe for a harvest evening. Oct. 24, 4-7 p.m. $100. history-center-fall-harvest. auctria.events. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. HOW WE SENSE THE WORLD: AN INCIDER KNOWLEDGE LECTURE Discover how your senses really work! Join Dr. Robert Crockett for surprising science, virtual reality, haptic technology, hands-on demos, and fascinating sensory discoveries about perception. Oct. 10, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. (805) 439-0865. slociderco.com. SLO Cider, 3419 Roberto Ct., Suite C, San Luis Obispo. PICKLE FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER 2026 Get ready for a dilllightful day at the Pickle Festival! This annual fundraiser for Meals That Connect brings the community together for a oneof-a-kind celebration featuring pickle tastings, local vendors, food, drinks, live entertainment, games, contests, and interactive activities for all ages. Oct. 10, noon $71-$98. my805tix.com. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. SEPTEMBER SCRAMBLE There will be more than 20 obstacles built over a 0.75 mile path throughout the golf course. The course will challenge the kids’ imaginations and abilities. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $15. (805) 781-7305. slorecactivities.org. Laguna Lake Golf Course, 11175 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo. SERENITY SOUND JOURNEY AT LA LOMITA RANCH Your journey begins with gentle, integrative practices—mindful breathing, soft vocal toning, subtle movement—designed to soothe the nervous system and invite presence. As you settle, an exquisite and immersive soundscape unfolds around you. Oct. 6, 6-7:15 p.m. $25. my805tix.com. La Lomita Ranch, 1985 La Lomita Way, San Luis Obispo. SLO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE Around 7,500 books will be on sale. SLO FOL Members can get early access at 9 a.m. to noon, and then the sale will open to the public. Come out to support the SLO Library! Oct. 15-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. slofol.org. SLO Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-5991. SLO PUB TRIVIA MEETUP GROUP Trivia lovers wanted! Join for Study Hall trivia with Mr. Perez, every second Wednesday. All ages over 21 are welcome. RSVP with the link. Second Wednesday of every month Free. meetup.com/slo-bartriviagroup. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo, (805) 439-2529. SOIRÉE ON THE RANCH Step into the glamour of a bygone era for an elegant evening of celebration and jazz under the stars at La Lomita Ranch! Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m. $225. (805) 706-8034. exploretock.com/la-lomita-ranch-san-luis-obispo/event/ private/ca0f9f80-1692-4f59-88da-399e3a168868. La Lomita Ranch, 1985 La Lomita Way, San Luis Obispo. TRUNKS OF TREASURE 2026 Join us at our annual event! All proceeds directly benefit the over 40 programs TransitionsMental Health Association provides on the Central Coast. Sept. 27, 2-5 p.m. $100. givebutter.com/c/tt2026. Filipponi Ranch, 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. ZOMBIE INVASION SLO: ONE MILE OR 5K WALK & RUN FOR CENTRAL COAST AUTISM SPECTRUM CENTER Participate in this one-mile/5k untimed walk or run with obstacles and optional Zombies chasing after you! This is an annual nonSPECIAL AUTUMN EVENTS continued page 23

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2026 DUNES CENTER GOLF TOURNAMENT Join us for a day of golf with a purpose on the breathtaking Central Coast. Set at the award-winning Cypress Ridge Golf Course—a Peter Jacobsen Signature Course known for its ocean views, elevation changes, and natural beauty—this tournament promises a top-tier golf experience while supporting a vital cause. Oct. 9, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $150. dunescenter.org/. Cypress Ridge Golf Course, 780 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande, (805) 474-7979. 87TH ANNUAL ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY HARVEST FESTIVAL Enjoy two days of free family fun at the 87th Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival with live entertainment, food, vendors, a parade, and community celebrations! Sept. 25, 4-10 p.m. and Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. agharvestfestival.com. Olohan Alley, 200 Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande, 000. BIG DITCH MARKET The Big Ditch Market is back! In the Car Corral in the Village! Enjoy local vendors, live music, and great food! First Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. through Oct. 4 Free. (805) 473-5472. https:/arroyogrande.org/rec. Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, Branch and Short St., Arroyo Grande. CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Enjoy a fantastic bounce town, costume contests, mini pumpkin patch, photo ops, LED mini golf, food trucks, and a free movie! Oct. 24-25, 1-9 p.m. and Oct. 25, 1-9 p.m. $25. (805) 473-5472. arroyogrande.org/rec. Elm Street Park, 1221 Ash St., Arroyo Grande. FREE MOVIE NIGHT IN THE SECRET GARDEN: ENCANTO Between a house that listens, gifts that define you, and one girl still searching for hers, Encanto captures the pressure, magic, and heart of family. Catch it in The Secret Garden this September. Sept. 25, 7-9 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302. GIVING PAWS FOR HOPE An inspiring evening including dinner, auction, and more dedicated to providing free service dogs for veterans, and first responders living with PTSD. Oct. 24, 5 p.m. $85-$100. newlifek9s.org/givingpawsforhope. Thousand Hills Ranch, 550 Thousand Hills Rd., Pismo Beach, (805) 574-0739. INSIDE THE MIND OF A SERIAL KILLER WITH DR. DEBRA WARNER Step inside the world of forensic psychology with Dr. Debra Warner, one of the nation’s leading experts on criminal behavior, trauma, and offender profiling. Nov. 12, 7 p.m. $29-$49. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. KEEP THE FLAME ALIVE Enjoy two classes for spiritual seekers and poets. Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-noon, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.noon, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-noon and Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 704-4246. awakenedword.com. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. MURDER IN THE VILLAGE: A WEEKEND-LONG WHODUNNIT Pick up your “Player’s Newspaper” at Monarch Books and

OCEANS OF PRIDE Enjoy a reception, dinner, and auction plus band, aerialists, and more! A complimentary glass of Timbre Dancing Queen sparkling rose wine will be included with ticket purchase, and bar service will be available through the evening. Oct. 3, 5 p.m. $108.97. my805tix.com. Central Coast Aquarium, 50 San Juan St., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7280. PIONEER RESEARCH STRATEGIES: WILDERNESS TRAILS AND NORTH CAROLINA SCOTS-IRISH Explore Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Trail and North Carolina Scots-Irish settlers with Genealogist Luana Darby. Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. slocgs.org. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES’ FORUM Hear directly for the candidates for Pismo Beach City Council at this League of Women Voters of SLO County Candidates’ Forum. Oct. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Pismo Beach City Council Chambers, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, (805) 773-4657, lwv.org/localleagues/lwv-san-luis-obispo-county. PISMO BEACH MAYOR CANDIDATES’ FORUM Hear directly from the candidates for Pismo Beach Mayor at this League of Women Voters of SLO County Candidates’ Forum. Sept. 30, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Pismo Beach City Council Chambers, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, (805) 773-4657, lwv.org/localleagues/lwv-san-luis-obispo-county. PORTAL RYTHMS DRUMMING CIRCLE WITH DEE DIGIOIA Portal Rhythms is a monthly mindful drumming experience in Pismo Beach open to all levels, designed to reduce stress, spark creativity, and build deep connection. Third Tuesday of every month, 6:15-6:45 p.m. through Oct. 20 15-25. (805) 270-5523. my805tix.com/e/portal-rhythms-aug. The Portal at Living Energy, 649 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach. SACRED SOUNDS PORTAL: PISMO BEACH Begin your weekend by diving deep into a sanctuary of restoration for a profound inner exploration a “soul-cation”! Located just blocks from the rhythmic, grounding pulse of the Pacific Ocean and nestled within the vibrant, crystal-infused space of The Portal at Living Energies, Sacred Sounds Portal is a monthly morning retreat designed to realign your mind, body, and spirit. Sept. 26, 9-10:30 a.m. $23.27-$33.98. my805tix.com. The Portal at Living Energy, 649 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, (805) 433-7685. SCIENCE AFTER DARK AUGUST: SEA OTTER NIGHT Join us for local wine and heavy appetizers from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. while you tour the aquarium. Coffee, tea and desserts upstairs to follow with our guest speakers beginning at 7 p.m. Sept. 29, 5:30-8 p.m. $23.27-$33.98. my805tix.com. Central Coast Aquarium, 50 San Juan St., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7280. SCOUTING AMERICA LOS PADRES COUNCIL’S 2026 BOOTS AND BLINGS CELEBRATION Scouting America Los Padres Council honors Rahul Vinchhi, Dignity Health clinical operations director, and Jarrett Prichard, SLO County IT supervisor, for leadership and service. Oct. 2, 6-10 p.m. $150. (805) 967-0105. scoutingevent.com/053-110071. Cypress Ridge Pavilion, 1050 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande.

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National Geographic Live: Incredible Animal Athletes with Lucy Hawkes

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profit fundraiser for the Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center. Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $25. (805) 704-3198. signupgenius.com. Camp San Luis Obispo, Camp SLO, San Luis Obispo.

visit participating shops to interview suspects and gather clues to solve the mystery. Roaring ‘20s theme. Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 668-6300. monarchbooks805.com/events/51240. Monarch Books, 201 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande.

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The Morro Bay White Caps Community Band will perform a free Surf and Sea Fall Concert on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Morro Bay Veterans Memorial Building. Enjoy a blend of pops, classical, and jazz music. Additional details are available at morrobaywhitecaps.com. —A.S.

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SEWING CLUB MEETUP Bring your sewing machine and a project, a hand-stitching project, or other craft project. No sewing machine? No problem! Come anyway. Third Tuesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Free. (805) 929-1615. nipomoseniorcenter.org/. Nipomo Area Senior Center, 200 E Dana St, Nipomo. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

PRESQU’ILE’S ANNUAL TRI-TIP COOK-OFF The annual Santa Maria Tri-Tip Cookoff at Presqu’ile is a community-favorite celebration of Central Coast barbecue and local flavor. This year’s event brings together several standout teams of master grillers, including last year’s winners, the Santa Maria Grill Masters, and newcomers, Priedite. Taste through each grill team’s spin on Santa Maria-style Tri-Tip, and enjoy all the fixin’s from Estate Chef Julie Simon, before casting your vote to help crown this year’s People’s Choice Tri-Tip Winner! Oct. 4, 12-3 p.m. $50. presquilewine.com. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, (805) 937-8110. SUMMIT FOR DANNY Your fundraising supports individual scholarships for the Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Centers, a program of CADA. Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. (805) 722-1305. summitfordanny.org. Orcutt Community Park, 4854 S. Bradley Road 109, Orcutt. LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

WORKING WITH WATER: BUILDING RESILIENT WATERSHEDS WITH BEAVER DAM ANALOGS Join White Buffalo Land Trust, SLO Beaver Brigade, and Nature’s Engineers for an immersive, one-day workshop exploring the science and practice of Beaver Dam Analogs. Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $175. whitebuffalolandtrust.org. Center for Regenerative Agriculture at Jalama Canyon Ranch, 3635 Jalama Road, Lompoc, n/a. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

42ND ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS FESTIVAL This signature fall event brings together local wineries for an afternoon of wine tasting, food, and live entertainment. Oct. 17, 12-4 p.m. $125. sbvintnersweekend.com/. Celebrate Santa Barbara County wine country at the 42nd Annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival, hosted by the Santa Barbara Vintners Association at Firestone Vineyard. Oct. 17, 12-4 p.m. $125. sbvintnersweekend.com/. Firestone Vineyard, 5017 Zaca Station Rd., Los Olivos, (805) 688-3940.

ANNUAL CHUMASH INTERTRIBAL POWWOW The two-day gathering, which is the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians’ largest cultural event of the year, features dancing, singing, drumming, arts, crafts, food and more. Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5. (805) 688-7997. chumash. gov/powwow. HWY 246 & Meadowvale Road, HWY 246 & Meadowvale Road, Santa Ynez. PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD AT BUTTONWOOD FARM & VINEYARD Are you looking for something unique to do in Santa Barbara County Wine Country? Why not paint w/us at the picturesque Buttonwood Farm & Vineyard! Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $89. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Buttonwood Farm & Vineyard, 1500 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, California, 93463, United States, Solvang.

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CAL POLY FALL CHORAL CONCERT: SONGS OF JOY AND REMEMBRANCE Guest conductors Meredith Brammeier and Julie Dana lead the choirs in a program of thought-provoking works, including the premiere or a work by Brammeier Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. $12-$22. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/ choirs/. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY INSTRUMENTAL STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student instrumentalists. Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/ free/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY MUSTANG FAMILY WEEKEND FACULTY SHOWCASE Eleven Cal Poly Music Department faculty members — vocalists and instrumentalists — will be featured in a Faculty Showcase during Mustang Family Weekend. Oct. 2, 5 p.m. $10. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/ special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY SYMPHONY CONCERT: RACH 2 WITH ELIZABETH

DORMAN Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Elizabeth Dorman; Mikhail Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila with the San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony; and Capriccio Espagnol. Oct. 11, 3 p.m. $12-$22. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/symph/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY VOCAL FACULTY RECITAL Cal Poly music faculty Kaitrin Cunningham, Jennifer Freye, Amy Goymerac, and Lorenzo Johnson, Jr. will be joined by the inimitable Paul Woodring on piano. Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. $10. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special/#vocal. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY VOCAL STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student vocalists. Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/free/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. CANZONA PRESENTS “WINTER REVERIE” Canzona Women’s Ensemble presents “Winter Reverie,” a choral concert exploring seasonal contrasts bringing all the warmth, sparkle, and stillness of the season. Nov. 1, 3-5 p.m. $10-$35. (805) 2426065. canzonawomen.org. SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo. ELIZABETH DORMAN CHAMBER RECITAL: SCHUMANN PIANO QUARTET Guest pianist Elizabeth Dorman and Cal Poly faculty Emily Lanzone, violin; Michael Whitson, viola; and Megan Chartier, cello; will perform Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet. Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. ELIZABETH DORMAN LECTURE-RECITAL — J.S. BACH: THE GOLDBERG VARIATIONS Guest artist Elizabeth Dorman will present a free lecture-recital titled ‘J.S. Bach: The Goldberg Variations’ in advance of her performance with the Cal Poly Symphony. Oct. 9, 11 a.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. RITES OF PASSAGE SLO Symphony performs Stravinsky’s groundbreaking The Rite of Spring, with a world premiere composed by local resident Stefan Podell, and Danse Nègre by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Oct. 4, 3-5 p.m. $12-$92. (805) 543-3533. slosymphony.org. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. SAN LUIS OBISPO WIND ORCHESTRA: “AUTUMN

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RADIANCE” Jennifer Martin conducts as the San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra kicks off its season with music that is evocative of the fall. Sept. 27, 3 p.m. $10-$33. (805) 546-3198. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo. W. TERRENCE SPILLER PIANO RECITAL Pianist and Cal Poly music Professor Emeritus W. Terrence Spiller will perform works by three generations of German composers: Bach, Brahms and Liszt. Jan. 29, 7 p.m. $12-$22. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

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CHRISTMAS DREAMING WITH STELLA COLE Singer Stella Cole has cultivated two million social media followers from posting interpretations of the Great American Songbook, Judy Garland, Sinatra, and Nat “King” Cole. Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT The concert will feature special guest artists and a diverse program of music and dance from the Eastern Mediterranean and larger region. Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. $12- $22. https://music. calpoly.edu/calendar/ame/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, pacslo.org. LIVE MUSIC continued page 25

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CELLOGAYAGEUM The duo will merge the depth of Western classical music with the mesmerizing elegance of Korean gukak. Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. $55. (805) 756-6556. calpolyarts.org. The duo will merge the depth of Western classical music with the mesmerizing elegance of Korean guk-ak (traditional music). Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. LAS MIGAS With 20 years of experience and 2x winner of the Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album, this all-female pop quartet creates an iconic cultural fusion. Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org/20262027-season/las-migas. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

KALANI PE’A AND TAIMANE Kalani Pe‘a is a charismatic performer with a gorgeous voice and captivating style. Taimane is a virtuoso, songwriter, singer, and producer who has redefined ukelele. Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. $45-$75. (805) 4899444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO For over 60 years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter. Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. $45-$75. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

JAZZ & BLUES SAN LUIS OBISPO

28TH ANNUAL VOCAL JAZZ FESTIVAL CONCERT FEATURING THE SISTERING Join us for the 28th Annual Vocal Jazz Festival Concert, featuring the hottest new vocal jazz collective in the country, The Sistering! Nov. 14, 8 p.m. $20$30. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. PHOTO COURTESY OF MY805TIX

This winter’s Cambria Art and Wine Festival will run Thursday, Jan. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 29, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in locations across town. The four-day celebration will include seminars, dinners, art viewings, wine tasting, and raffles. Get a detailed schedule and ticket prices at my805tix.com. —A.S.

BIG BAND BLOW OUT CONCERT Enjoy as bands from Cuesta College, Cal Poly, Allan Hancock College, Atascadero HS, and Paso Robles HS play as part of the Jazz Jubilee Central Coast. Oct. 24, 1 p.m. $10. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. LIVE MUSIC continued page 26

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CAL POLY FALL JAZZ CONCERT: THE ART OF JAZZ The jazz ensembles will perform styles from swing and hard bop to Latin American and Caribbean traditions, soul, and funk. Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. $12-$22. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/jazz/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY JAZZ COMBOS SHOWCASE Cal Poly’s jazz combos will perform classic jazz repertory as well as original student compositions. Dec. 13, 6 p.m. $12-$22. (805) 756-4849. music. calpoly.edu/calendar/jazz/#combos-fall. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. COMBOPALOOZA! CUESTA JAZZ COMBOS CONCERT The Cuesta Combos program presents an evening of sensational small ensemble jazz! Led by Ron McCarley, don’t miss this fun event! Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. JOSÉ JAMES SINGS SINATRA James is a contemporary jazzsoul singer who will rediscover the swing, style, and soul of the legendary Frank Sinatra. Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BASIN STREET REGULARS SUNDAY JAZZ CONCERT |ST. JOHN’S RIVERBOAT JAZZ BAND Celebrate 50 years of swinging jazz as the Basin Street Regulars Jazz Collective keeps its monumental golden anniversary season rolling on the Central Coast! We are bringing two generations of hot traditional jazz from the Central Valley straight to the Pismo Beach stage. Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $15. my805tix.com. Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach. JAZZ JUBILEE CENTRAL COAST 2026 THE SUNDAY MAIN EVENT: BLUE STREET JAZZ BAND FEATURING CARL SONNY LEYLAND AND HIGH SIERRA REUNION JAZZ BAND Prepare for an explosive double-header of traditional jazz and highenergy swing! Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $20-$40. (805) 937-8402. pismojazz.com/. Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach. MARK HUMMEL’S BLUES HARMONICA BLOWOUT Grammynominated harmonica master Mark Hummel brings together an all-star lineup for one of blues music’s most acclaimed touring showcases. Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. $29-$69. (805) 4899444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY The Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens presents “Halloween Dance Party with Riptide Big Band and vocalists. Oct. 11, 1:30-4 p.m. Free. (775) 813-5186. RiptideBB.com. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

6TH ANNUAL “STRIKE OUT” MEDICAL FINANCIAL TOXICITY (MFT) EVENT GALA DINNER Enjoy a performance by country singer and songwriter Jason Aldean during the SabesWings Charity Organization Gala event. Oct. 10, 5 p.m. sabeswings. org/. Rava Wines + Events, 6785 Creston Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 238-7282.

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BLACK FLAG LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE! The first thing people ask is this a tribute to Black Flag and the answer is no, this is the actual legendary punk rock band making their Po Ho debut. Oct. 18, 8 p.m. $33.98. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles.

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CAL POLY BANDFEST! Selections from Igor Stravinsky’s music for The Firebird and Tyler Harrison’s Concerto for Soprano Saxophone, featuring guest artist Nick May Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. $12-$22. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/ winds/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY BANDS CONCERT: STAGE AND SCREEN Enjoy music from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Far and Away and Pirates of the Caribbean, plus Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini. Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. $12 -$22. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. CUESTA JAZZ: CD RELEASE CONCERT This concert celebrates a fantastic cross-section of the whole Cuesta College jazz department! Featuring the big band, small groups, faculty and Voce! Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. $1-$20. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. SLO COUNTY TRUMPET ALLIANCE: “HOLIDAY BRASS FAVORITES” The San Luis Obispo County Trumpet Alliance returns to fill the CPAC with the warm, radiant sound of brass! Dec. 13, 2 p.m. $10-$20. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

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MORRO BAY WHITE CAPS FALL PERFORMANCE Morro Bay White Caps Community Band presents a Surf and Sea Fall Concert. Come out and enjoy a free concert of pops, classical, and jazz music. Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. morrobaywhitecaps. com. Morro Bay Veterans Memorial Building, 209 Surf St., Morro Bay.

FIRST THURSDAYS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Featuring Noach Tangeras with food by Bury Me in Pizza. Wine available by the glass or bottle. Oct. 1, 4-7 p.m. Free. (805) 226-2034. jdusiwines.com. J Dusi Wines, 1401 Hwy. 46 West, Paso Robles. MODERN LOVE: THE DAVID BOWIE EXPERIENCE LIVE AT THE ROCKYARD One unforgettable night of David Bowie coming to you at the Rockyard in the Blast and Brew in Atascadero. Sept. 25, 6:45 p.m. $28.62. my805tix.com. Blast and Brew, 7935 San Luis Ave., Atascadero. SAMI ROUSI LIVE Join for a special musical performance by Sami Roussi, a talented artist known for bringing the perfect ambiance to the Central Coast. Oct. 8, 5-8:30 p.m. Free. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles. SOLEFFECT AT WILD FIELDS BREWHOUSE OKTOBERFEST Join Sōleffect at Wild Fields Brewhouse in Atascadero for an Oktoberfest celebration packed with great beer, food, festive vibes, and high-energy live music. Oct. 3, 3-6 p.m. Free. soleffect.bandzoogle.com. Wild Fields Brewhouse, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero. THE YOUNG DUBLINERS: ALL OVER THE GAFF TOUR LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE After 30 years of one of the world’s leading Celtic rock bands, The Young Dubliners have started work on their 10th studio album while still maintaining their busy tour schedule. Their new tour, All Over The Gaff, has one stop on the Central Coast at the Pour House.. Oct. 3, 7-10 p.m. $33.98. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

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In The Weather, is a body of work steeped in the life-altering magic of its origins. Hear her live at SLO Brew! Sept. 29, 7 p.m. $26.36. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. THE BENDS WITH SPECIAL GUEST MARGOT SINCLAIR You’ll encounter all kinds of relatable, yet colorful characters in the music of The Bends. There’s the overbored hipster chick in ripped jeans and a tight t-shirt, the friend who’s only there for the party, the dude who’d rather smoke in his room than pay attention to his girl, and so on and so forth. These personalities come to life between the group’s hypnotic hooks and garage-born production. Oct. 4, 7 p.m. $28.50. my805tix. com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. BRASS MASH FIRST FRIDAY AT SLO BREW ROCK! First Fridays are magical nights filled with the vibrant energy of our all-horn band. Join the festivities at Rod and Hammer Rock and immerse yourself in the unique fusion of your favorite rock and pop songs. It’s a musical journey that promises to be unforgettable, so make sure to wear sensible shoes for the dance-worthy beats. Oct. 2, 6-10 p.m. $25.41. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. THE BUNKER SLO PRESENTS KARAOKE WITH DJ JON Oct. 9, 7-10 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. THE BUNKER SLO PRESENTS: LOTTO RPG AND SPECIAL GUESTS Oct. 15, 6-9:45 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. THE BUNKER SLO PRESENTS: RIVER ACCESS, HEART CONTAINER, HOT BROTHERS AND SOUNDING LIVE Sept.

BELLA WHITE LIVE The third album from Bella White, A Sign

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26, 6:30-9:45 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. BURLEY THISTLES Burley Thistles will deliver a set of etching music, a wily worldview, and radio-ready sound. Sept. 25, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Frog and Peach Pub, 728 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 595-4764, frogandpeachpub.com. FOR GOODNESS SAKE: A BENEFIT FOR CHANDLER For Goodness Sake, a fundraising benefit for our dear friend and brother, Chandler Haynes. Banding together Sept 26th to help support Chandler in his recent diagnosis of end stage renal failure. The goal is to help ease some of his financial burdens while he waits for a kidney match. Let’s do what this community does best and rally. This line up is going to be a fun one and you don’t want to miss it. Sept. 26, 5-11 p.m. $19.46. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. FORTUNATE YOUTH From backyard BBQs in Southern California beach towns to its rise as one of the most popular reggae-rock bands in the country, Fortunate Youth remains devoted to its roots and a simple mission: Spread peace, love, and unity with music. Sept. 27, 7 p.m. $37.07. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. THE FRIGHTS LIVE Sept. 25, 7 p.m. $36.98. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. GROUNDATION LIVE Sept. 30, 7 p.m. $33.86. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. HOT FLASH HEAT WAVE WITH CARPOOL TUNNEL Oct. 16, 7 p.m. $23.27. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

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Trampled by Turtles, who blend American bluegrass, folk, and rock ’n’ roll sounds, will take the Performing Arts Center stage in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. The six musicians hail from Minnesota. Purchase tickets ($45 to $85) at pacslo.evenue.net. —A.S.

JADE JACKSON: ALBUM RELEASE PARTY Celebrate a special night with Central Coast favorite Jade Jackson as she returns for her official album release party. Backed by her full band, Jade brings her signature blend of heartfelt songwriting, Americana grit, and powerful live energy to the stage for an unforgettable hometown performance. Oct. 17, 7-11 p.m. $31.71. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. LIVE MUSIC continued page 28

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JUICE WITH SPECIAL GUEST DANTE MARSH & THE VIBE SETTERS Between their tight grooves, radiant harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and jaw-dropping solos , there’s no simple, easy way to summarize New York City five-piece Juice. Pulling from pop and rock, hip-hop and R&B, ‘90s alternative, modern electronic, folk, and more, their complexity is their strength: All six members are multi-instrumentalists from different musical backgrounds and upbringings, each one bringing his own unique flavor to the band. Oct. 15, 7 p.m. $26.36. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. LOST TO THE VOID LIVE Sept. 25, 6-10:30 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974. LYLE LOVETT AND HIS SMALL LARGE BAND Named Texas State Musician for a reason, Lovett’s poetic lyrics and acoustic group will create a vibrant performance worthy of the legendary musician. Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. MOONSHINER COLLECTIVE: UNDER THE MOON CONCERT Every Under the Moon show for the past five years has sold out, and we expect this one to do the same. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to join us, this is it! Oct. 2, 5:309:30 p.m. $33.98. my805tix.com. Dairy Creek Golf Course, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, (805) 782-8060. NATE SMITH This Grammy-winning bandleader, composer, producer, and virtuosic drummer, will push rhythm into new territory by merging groove, texture, and improvisation in this solo drum concert. March 2, 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. NEKROGOBLIKON, RIVERS OF NIHIL, AND CYBORG OCTOPUS LIVE Oct. 1, 7 p.m. $26. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Step into a glamorous night on the red carpet as we celebrate 30 years of inspiring performances, artistic excellence, and community connection at the PAC! Sept. 26, 7:30-11:30 p.m. $75-$96. (805) 756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. RHIANNON GIDDENS Giddens stretches folk music into many other fields as a Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and multi-

instrumentalist. Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts. org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. THE BENDS: IF YOU INSIST TOUR AT SLO BREW ROCK Catch Baton Rouge based rock act The Bends live on for a night of anthem-ready indie rock and pure stage ferocity! Oct. 4, 7-11 p.m. slobrew.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. THE BUNKER SLO PRESENTS: SPECIAL FORCES AND GUESTS Oct. 4, 6-9:45 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. TRAMPLED BY TURTLES Blending bluegrass with rock and roll, the band’s unique crossover sound has earned them the #1 spot on Billboard’s Bluegrass chart with every album release. Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. VINYLISTICS PRESENT: BACK TO THE ‘90S Be ready to travel back to the ‘90s as Vinylistics take you to the rebel days of ditch parties and house music, Harley boots, and 501’s. Oct. 9, 7-11:45 p.m. $15.65. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ABBA LA: THE ABBA CONCERT EXPERIENCE ABBA LA brings the unforgettable sound and style of ABBA to life in a high-energy, eight-piece production packed with the hits that defined a generation. Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. $53.50-$85.25. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. AN AFTERNOON OF SONGS AND STORIES WITH ROGER MCGUINN Living a life of music, Roger McGuinn founded the psychedelic folk band The Byrds in 1964. As a solo artist, he has released ten albums. Oct. 17, 2 p.m. $49-$79. (805) 4899444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. BIG YELLOW TAXI: THE MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL Exploring Joni’s amazing music from its early folk roots to her pop masterpieces to her jazz influenced compositions, Big Yellow Taxi brings Joni’s music alive. March 3, 7 p.m. $39-$65. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. BILLY NATION: A TRIBUTE TO BILLY JOEL Experience the music of Billy Joel brought to life with stunning authenticity as Billy Nation delivers a concert packed with songs that defined a generation. Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. $49-$79. (805) 489-9444.

clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK: A LIVE CELEBRATION The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration invites audiences to sing along, reminisce, and fall in love all over again with the hits of the Carpenters. Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. $49-$79. (805) 4899444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. DESPERADO: THE WORLD’S PREMIER TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES MUSIC Five incredibly talented singers and multiinstrumentalists will perform The Eagles greatest hits live. Oct. 9, 7:30-9 p.m. $44-$79. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. FORJOURY: A TRIBUTE TO FOREIGNER AND JOURNEY Combining the hits of iconic rock bands Foreigner and Journey, Forjoury is a mesmerizing tribute to the classics that have captured the hearts of millions. Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. $45-$75. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. HARRIET: TRYING TO GET THE FEELING AGAIN Relive the magic and feeling of the 1970s with British singer-songwriter Harriet in her show ‘Trying To Get The Feeling Again’. Nov. 18, 7 p.m. $34-$55. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT Featuring Roxane Elfasci, the award-winning classical virtuoso, Acoustic Rock dynamo Luca Stricagnoli, Slack Key master Jim Kimo West, and blues slide guitar powerhouse Minnie Marks. Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. $39-$69. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. MONTE MILLS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT FEATURING THE LUCKY HORSESHOE BAND For five decades, Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band have been proving that great music never goes out of style! Oct. 30, 7:30-9 p.m. $19.76$50. 9(805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. PERLA BATALLA: A LETTER TO LEONARD COHEN, TRIBUTE TO A FRIEND On the 10th anniversary of his passing, Grammynominated singer Perla Batalla celebrates her long-time friend and mentor, the revered singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist Leonard Cohen. Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. $39-$65. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

Sunday, Sept 27, 12:00 to 4:00pm

St. John’s Riverboat Jazz Band Upbeat Traditional Dixieland Jazz David Johns - trumpet, Jim Barnett - piano Karl Welz - sax, Jim Stromberg - drums Michael Diaz - bass, Mitch Latting - vocals

Great Jazz for Dancers and Listeners!

OPENING ACT:

The Riverboat Rustlers

High School All Star Jazzers who will knock your socks off!

JOIN THE PARTY! JOIN THE CLUB! PISMO BEACH VETERANS HALL UPCOMING SHOWS:

Late Oct: Jazz Jubilee Central Coast

Numerous Bands & Venues throughout SLO County!

Dec 13: Holiday Party with The Friendly Neighborhood Big Band

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SWEET SEASONS PRESENTS: A CAROLE KING TRIBUTE Seasoned tribute artist Carla Buffa has assembled an excellent group to pay homage to Carole King’s legend with a show that includes all the hits! Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. $49.50-$59.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. TICKET TO RIDE: THE BEATLES CONCERT EXPERIENCE Ticket to Ride delivers a hit-packed journey through the music that defined a generation, from the early days of Beatlemania to the Sgt. Pepper era. Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. $49-$79. (805) 4899444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. TOAST: THE BEST OF BREAD Take a journey back in time, from moments that tug on heartstrings to upbeat classics that make you jump out of your seat and dance. Nov. 14, 7 p.m. $36.50-$62.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. WHITE WINGED DOVE & IN THE AIR TONIGHT: ONE NIGHT, ONE STAGE, TWO LEGENDS CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF STEVIE NICKS AND PHIL COLLINS Enjoy the ultimate doublebill tribute concert celebrating Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac with Phil Collins and Genesis. Experience a night of iconic hits and world-class musicians. Oct. 3, 7:30-9 p.m. $45-$70. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

STOCKYARD SUMMER AND FALL CONCERTS FEATURING B & THE HIVE Oct. 3, 1 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Stockyard, 241 S Broadway St, Orcutt. LIVE MUSIC continued page 29

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The fifth season of the community favorite Nature Lights will run from Wednesday, Nov. 25, and through Sunday, Dec. 27, at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. Bring the whole family to enjoy the immersive outdoor light and music experience, with new displays and food and drink vendors. There will be live music from local musicians including B & the Hive, Gary Wooten, Jamie Pennelly, Sarah Blick String Trio, Keys and Strings Duo, Big Sierra, Nataly Lola, and Jingle Belles. Admission is $28 for adults, $18 for youth six to 17 years old, and free for children 5 years old and under. Find additional details at my805tix.com. —A.S. LIVE MUSIC from page 28

STOCKYARD SUMMER/FALL CONCERT SERIES FEATURING: RESINATION Oct. 17, 1 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Stockyard, 241 S Broadway St, Orcutt.

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SLO TEASE: CORSETS & CURIOSITIES Join us for SLO Tease: Corsets & Curiosities, two nights of burlesque and vaudeville, celebrating the odd, the unusual, and the unexpected. Oct. 2, 7 p.m. and Oct. 3, 11 p.m. my805tix.com. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. SAN LUIS OBISPO

BEETLEJUICE (NATIONAL BROADWAY TOUR) Based on the Tim Burton film, Beetlejuice is a musical comedy about making the most of every Day-O. Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. FOREVER PLAID Four harmony singers return from the afterlife for one last shot at glory in this laugh-filled, nostalgic celebration of 1950s pop. Fridays, 7-9 p.m., Saturdays, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Sundays, 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through March 14 $43-$63. (805) 786-2440. slorep.org/ shows/forever-plaid/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. UBU’S OTHER SHOE STAGED READING: THE GUYS After the attacks and destruction of 9/11, a fire captain enlists a writer to help him write eulogies for the men he lost. Jan. 29, 7-9 p.m. and Jan. 30, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. $18-$23. (805) 786-2440. slorep.org. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE AGHS Theatre Company presents An Enemy of the People, by Henrik Ibsen. Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 10, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 11, 2-4 p.m., Oct. 15, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 16, 7-9 p.m. and Oct. 17, 7-9 p.m. $17. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

BAT BOY THE MUSICAL This smart, hilarious and tuneful off-Broadway hit is an uproarious, high-energy parable about prejudice, community, love, and blood-sucking bats. Oct. 9, 7 p.m., Oct. 10, 7 p.m., Oct. 11, 1:30 p.m., Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m., Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Oct. 24, 7 p.m. and Oct. 25, 1:30 p.m. $23.27-$28.62. my805tix.com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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2026 CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS MARKET Experience the Cambria Christmas Market with three million lights, a German-inspired market, Santa, train rides, live music, festive food, and holiday magic on California’s Central. Nov. 27-30, 5-8 p.m., Dec. 2-6, 5-8 p.m., Dec. 9-13, 5-8 p.m., Dec. 16-23, 5-8 p.m. and Dec. 26-31, 5-8 p.m. $25. (805) 927-6108. cambriachristmasmarket.com/. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. NORTH SLO COUNTY

CHRISTMAS AT THE SANTA MARGARITA RANCH! Vintage Traditions Foundation & AGM Community Partners invite you to come aboard the enchanting Pacific Coast Railroad’s Jingle Bell Express for a ride to Santa’s Village! Step aboard and make memories with the whole family with this one-of-a-kind Christmas experience. Nov. 27-Dec. 20 $25-$100. my805tix. com. Santa Margarita Ranch, 9000 Yerba Buena Ave, Santa Margarita. SAN LUIS OBISPO

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS Johnny Cash, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins reunite at Sun Records for a rockin’ holiday celebration packed with Christmas classics. Fridays, 7-9 p.m., Saturdays, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Sundays, 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. and Fridays, 7-9 p.m. through Dec. 18 $43-$63. (805) 786-2440. slorep.org. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

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NATURE LIGHTS 2026 The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden presents Nature Lights, an immersive outdoor light and music experience. Visit the garden to enjoy this beloved holiday event. Nov. 25-Dec. 27 $28. my805tix.com. SLO Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd, SLO, (805) 541-1400.

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MORRO BAY COMEDY NIGHT WITH PATRICK RILEY Headliner Patrick Riley is a stand-up comedian who turns reallife experiences into silly, irreverent stories. His silly, laidback style turns real life experiences into stories that are easy to relate to and fun to listen to. His credits include opening for Bobby Lee, Jesus Sepulveda, and performing on Don’t Tell Comedy nationwide. Sept. 24, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. my805tix. com. The Nauti Anchor Bar, 2940 Main Street, Morro Bay. THE REBOOT SPEAKEASY LIVE STORYTELLING See this curated line-up of seasoned pros and new voices weave story gold for folks who delight in all things well told. Sept. 25, 7-9 p.m. Free. facebook.com/the.reboot4u. Red Barn at Los Osos Community Park, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. THEATER & STAGE continued page 30

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hometown hospitality. Sept. 26, 8 p.m. $17.91. my805tix.com. Giavanni’s Pizza, 1108 E Clark Ave, Orcutt, (805) 934-8555.

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FIRST FRIDAYS COMEDY IN ATASCADERO Downtown Atascadero’s newest venue comes alive with laughter every first Friday of the month. Each month has new national touring comedians on a tight 90-minute show. Beers on tap and lots of laughs! Oct. 2, 8-9:30 p.m. $7.20. my805tix.com. Decades Hifi Lounge, 5840 Traffic Way, Atascadero, (805) 460-6415. SAN LUIS OBISPO

FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROV AT SLO PUBLIC MARKET Join the Central Coast Comedy Theater each second Friday of every month at SLO Public Market! Oct. 9, 6:15-8 p.m. $17.91. my805tix.com. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo. GUTENBERG THE MUSICAL! Two broke, overconfident writers perform every role in their ridiculous musical about Johann Gutenberg, desperately hoping a producer will fund their Broadway dream. Fridays, 7-9 p.m., Saturdays, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Sundays, 2-4 p.m. and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 5 $28-$51. (805) 7862440. slorep.org/shows/gutenberg-the-musical/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. REGGIE WATTS Former bandleader on CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden, Watts will blur the lines between music and comedy through his improvised show. Oct. 24, 7:30-9 p.m. $41-$75. (805) 756-6556. calpolyarts.org. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. ULTIMATE FUNNY COMPETITION AT THE BUNKER Join us for another thrilling match in our UFC improv battle! This head-to-head short form improv showdown pits quick-thinking performers against each other in a highenergy battle of wit, creativity, and laughs. Teams will face off in fast-paced games, taking bold risks and big swings as they compete for audience favor and bragging rights. By the end of the night, only one team will be crowned the victor—you decide who! Oct. 3, 6:15-8 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

GIAFUNNI’S COMEDY Enjoy a hilarious night of stand-up comedy, featuring touring comedians, delicious food, comfy seats, and

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AUTUMN DANCES: BALLET THEATRE SLO Join Ballet San Luis Obispo as they celebrate 20 years of artistry with Autumn Dances. Presented in the intimate Black Box Theatre, this performance places you just steps away from the dancers and 5 original works. Oct. 10, 4 p.m. and Oct. 11, 4 p.m. $33.98. my805tix.com. Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo, 3566 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO Ballet Folklórico de México is considered the first professional folkloric dance company for over 70 years, transforming the history of Mexican dance around the world. Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. CIRCA: WOLF Leading a new wave of contemporary Australian circus, Circa blends movement, dance, theatre, and circus. Wolf is circus with fangs. Oct. 20, 7:30-9 p.m. (805) 7564849. calpolyarts.org/20262027-season/circa-wolf. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AN IRISH CHRISTMAS An Irish Christmas is your guide to a magical evening of music, dance, and heart. Create lasting memories together and make this season feel special! Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. $32-$75. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. THE PEKING ACROBATS The Peking Acrobats push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of gymnastics, tumbling, juggling, and contortion with grace, flexibility, and control. Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m. $39-$65. (805) 4899444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. SHANGHAI BALLET: THE BUTTERFLY LOVERS Shanghai Ballet returns to America after five years with The Butterfly Lovers, a full-length ballet based on one of China’s most treasured love stories. Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. $55-$89. (805) 4899444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. SWAN LAKE: SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS “Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights” opens the door to an entirely reimagined world: vivid light design, illuminated costumes, and world-class dancers from around the globe. Nov. 10, 7 p.m. $64.50-$74.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. WORLD BALLET COMPANY: THE NUTCRACKER A Magical Holiday Adventure Awaits! Celebrate the season with The Nutcracker—a festive, family-friendly ballet full of holiday magic, whimsical characters, and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music. Dec. 20, 3 & 7 p.m. $43.50-$101.25. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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ALPHABET ROCKERS: SHADES- ANTHEMS FOR THE PLANET Award-winning hip-hop children’s music group presents “SHADES,” a fully interactive and immersive concert built from the global stories of climate caretakers, planet protectors, and scientists. Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-noon (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

OPEN CAMP DISCOVERY DAY Join us for a free family afternoon with pumpkin carving, hands-on Tinkering Studio projects, Nature and Steam Center exploration, and swimming in the pool! Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (805) 249-9517. camparroyogrande.org. Camp Arroyo Grande, 250 Wesley St., Arroyo Grande.

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MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Oct. 1, 1:30-4 p.m. Free. (805) 772-6394. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay. Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 927-4336. Cambria Library, 1043 Main Street, Cambria, slolibrary.org. Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. (805) 461-6161. Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano, Atascadero. ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW OUTDOOR SPECIAL SCREENING EVENT IN CAMBRIA Join the Cambria Film Festival for a wildly entertaining special event with an outdoor screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Oct. 9, 4:30 p.m. $17.91-$28.62. my805tix.com. Parr Collective Winery at Stolo Vineyards, 3776 Santa Rosa Creek Road, Cambria, (805) 924-3131. SAN LUIS OBISPO

THE ANNUAL HAUNTING Kick off spooky season with a scary good time at the SLO Film Center’s Annual Haunting Party! Oct. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15. (805) 546-3456. thepalmtheatre.com. Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Sept. 24, 1-3:30 p.m. and Sept. 25, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 781-5994. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Shorts Film Festival. Sept. 26, 1:30-4 p.m. Free. (805) 929-3994. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo, slolibrary.org.

Visual Arts

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MARITIME FAMILY FUN DAY AT MORRO BAY MARITIME MUSEUM Celebrating Morro Bay’s Waterfront with exhibitors focused on fun and educational activities for children and families. Free hot dogs for kids. Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (805) 903-3552. morrobaymaritime.org/. Morro Bay Maritime Museum, 1210 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

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ARTIST’S RECEPTION Presenting artistic creations by local Cambria artist . Meet the artists and enjoy their creativity while listening to live music and sipping from local wineries. Oct. 17,

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2-6 p.m. Free. GOWA Creative Arts, 4009 West Street, Cambria, (805) 400-9720, https/gowacambria.com. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE’S DECEMBER RECEPTION & CHRISTMAS PARTY Meet December’s artists and celebrate the holidays, with refreshments, snacks, art and conversation at our Holiday party. Dec. 12, 3-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. OPEN STUDIO ARTIST TOURS Visit us at our studio during Open Studio Artist Tours! Open both weekends Oct. 10, Oct. 11, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 805)225-5077. davidjrogersart.com. David J Rogers Fine Art Gallery, 407 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

FALL ART FESTIVAL AT SCULPTERRA WINERY Join at Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden for the Fall Art Festival, featuring talented local artists showcasing their unique artwork. Enjoy an afternoon of art, wine, live music, and delicious food from local food trucks. Come celebrate the creativity of our local artists while exploring our beautiful sculpture gardens and enjoying the Paso Robles wine country experience! Sept. 26, 12-4 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 226-8881. PAINT AND SIP WITH ARTSOCIAL 805 Enjoy an afternoon of painting a beautiful fall vineyard scene. Everything you need to create will be provided, including the first glass of wine. Oct. 3, 1-3 p.m. $55. (805) 400-9107. shop.artsocial805.com. Graveyard Vineyards, 6990 Estella Road, San Miguel. PLANT BINGO WITH PEACEFUL PLANTS Join us for an elevated Plant Bingo experience—an interactive, plant-filled night designed for a relaxed and social atmosphere. Sept. 30, 6-8 p.m. $39.34. my805tix.com. Kula Hawaiian Kitchen, 6200 El Camino Real,, Atascadero. RIBOLI FAMILY OF SAN ANTONIO WINERY PAINT AND SIP WITH ARTSOCIAL 805 The Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery, Paso Robles, is excited to partner with Art Social 805 for a fun and creative afternoon. Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $68. (805) 400-9107. shop.artsocial805.com. Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery, 2610 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

ART AFTER DARK: SHOW OPENING Join us for the opening night of The Bunker SLO’s October Show featuring the work of Jennifer Randall. Oct. 2, 5-8 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. BOOK PUBLICATION CELEBRATION Four local authors--Donna Andersen, Carolyn Chilton Casas, Sharon Sheltzer, and Patsy Truxaw--will read from their recently published books and answer audience questions. Refreshments will be available. Sept. 27, 4-6 p.m. Free. (504) 319-6665. thebunkerslo.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. DATE NIGHT POTTERY FOR TWO Enjoy ceramics for two! Tickets include both members, as well as glazing and firing. Instructor-guided for a wheel-thrown and hand-built piece. Saturdays, 6-7:30 p.m. through Oct. 24 $160. app. VISUAL ARTS continued page 31

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Grover Beach artist Sean Amundson presents his first public exhibition in years, Beyond the Veil, on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Portal of Living Energy in Pismo Beach. Check out his bold and colorful original works that explore rebellion, transformation, and identity. Visit theportalpb.com for additional information. —A.S. VISUAL ARTS from page 30

acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22676824&ap pointmentType=category:Date%20Night. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. GEMS BY THE SEA Shop from dealers selling a fantastic array of gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, jade, crystals, meteorites, lapidary, and metaphysical items. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 (children 12 and under free). slogem.org/gems-by-the-sea/. Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo. NATURE SUNDAY: UNDERGROUND Join Gretchen Renshaw, assisted by Barb Renshaw and Jeff Reifel, for a talk and workshop on soils and plant nutrition. Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR 165 talented artists and crafters will open their studios to showcase their work and show their creative processes. Oct. 10-11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 544-9251. slocountyarts.org/osat. Lori Lerian, PO Box 12810, San Luis Obispo. STUDIO #121 See demonstrations, originals, watercolors, acrylic, mixed media, and gift items by Liz Ruderman Miller at #121. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (805) 295-6690. grappaport.com. ARTS Obispo Open Studios Art Tour, SLO County, Countywide. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

SANTA MARIA CAMERA CLUB PRESENTS PHOTOGRAPHER DIANE REEVES Santa Maria Camera Club Presents Photographer Diane Reeves. Diane will share images and speak about her lengthly career as a photographic artist. Oct. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. (805) 478-3057. santamariacameraclub.org. Merrill Gardens, 1350 N. Suey Rd., Santa Maria. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD AT VEGA VINEYARD AND FARM Are you looking for something unique to do in Santa Barbara County Wine Country? Why not paint with us at the picturesque Vega Vineyard and Farm! Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $89. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Vega Vineyard and Farm, 9496 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton.

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AQUARIUS 2027 WATERMEDIA EXHIBITION Central Coast Watercolor Society opens submissions for its annual juried

watermedia show AQUARIUS on Nov. 29. Entries are online but the show is at ACMB. Nov. 29-Jan. 3 and Feb. 18 ccwsart. com/aquarius-2027. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 772-2504. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS “COLORED LIGHT” Colored Light fills Lower Gallery walls with oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media and gouache paintings, showcasing fall’s colors in landscapes, seascapes and still life. Sept. 30-Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS A FINAL TRIBUTE TO SPANKY ANDERSON Better known locally as a musician, Spanky Anderson was also a lifelong acrylic landscape painter, discover his art inspirations from Georgia to the Central Coast. Oct. 30-Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS ATUL PANDE: INTUITIVE ABSTRACTIONS Self-taught painter Atul Pande creates intuitive, non-objective abstractions in acrylic, layering color and form into organic shapes inspired by his Indian upbringing and scientific training. Sept. 30-Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS BETWEEN LAND & SEA: OIL PAINTINGS BY JOAN BROWN, PAT NEWTON AND JANE SIRAGUSA Joan Brown, Pat Newton and Jane Siragusa share the Central Coast’s light and color in oil paintings of land, sea and everything between. Nov. 29-Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS CAROLE MCDONALD: A STORYTELLER’S EYE ON THE COAST Native Californian Carole McDonald brings a storyteller’s eye from her film and entertainment career to her mini acrylic paintings capturing the Central Coast’s tranquil beauty. Sept. 30-Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS CHINESE BRUSH WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS BY JARIEN DE HAM Jarien de Ham paints landscapes, birds, flowers and figures in traditional Chinese brush techniques; trees, egrets, raptors, streams and water, painted with spontaneity and skill. Sept. 30-Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

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Willow Creek Distillery hosts its second annual evening of cocktails, bites, and California western music on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Opolo Vineyards on Paso Robles’ westside. Bourbons & Banjos tickets are $25 (free for Willow Creek Distillery members) and include entertainment and a welcome cocktail. Additional cocktails and Opolo kitchen food is available for purchase. Complimentary nonalcoholic beverages are available for designated drivers. —A.S. VISUAL ARTS from page 31

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS OIL PAINTINGS BY JOAN BROWN AND WATERCOLORS BY JOHN MACK Joan Brown’s oil paintings are being exhibited alongside the watercolors of John Mack. Discover views of the central coast, landscapes, birds, and more. Through Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS WATERCOLORS BY HOPE MYERS Award-winning watercolorist and jewelry maker Hope Myers paints vibrant outdoor scenes from her Los Osos studio, celebrating the beauty of living things in transparent watercolors. Oct. 30-Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE: SECOND SATURDAY’S ARTIST RECEPTION Meet the Colored Light Artists, Jarien De Ham, Atul Pande and Carole McDonald in person for refreshments, snacks, art, and conversation. Oct. 10, 3-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. NOVEMBER ARTIST’S RECEPTION: WATERCOLORS, OILS AND ACRYLICS. PLUS A TRIBUTE TO SPANKY ANDERSON Meet November’s artists, painters Hope Myers, Carol Lonsdale and jeweler Shelley Flogerzi, plus celebrate the art and music of Spanky Anderson. Enjoy art, snacks, and refreshments! Nov. 14, 3-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. SAN LUIS OBISPO

CUESTA COLLEGE FACULTY BIANNUAL ART EXHIBITION See exhibition showcasing new and recent work by Fine Arts faculty. Held every other year, the Faculty Biannual brings together the wide range of creative practices represented within Cuesta College’s Fine Arts program, including painting, photography, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, drawing, and more. The exhibition highlights the ongoing artistic practices of faculty members who bring their professional experiences into the classroom and their work with students. Mondays, Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 15 Free. (805) 546-3201. cuesta.edu. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. “OCEANO – FOR SEVEN GENERATIONS” EXHIBIT This exhibition highlights nearly a decade of research and outreach by artist Lana Z Caplan, associate professor of photography and video in Cal Poly’s Art and Design Department. The project was first published as a book of the same title by Kehrer Verlag in 2023. A selection of large and small-scale photographs will be presented alongside a video projection, ephemera, and issues of the Dune Forum from the 1930s, drawn from Special Collections. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Oct. 15, 6 p.m. through Dec. 11 Free. library. calpoly.edu. Cal Poly Special Collections and Archives, Robert E. Kennedy Library, 1 Grand Ave., Building 35, Room 409, San Luis Obispo, (805) 756-2305.

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SUSAN KOUNANIS FINE ART Enjoy classic old world style art. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 441-4238. ARTS Obispo Open Studios Art Tour, SLO County, Countywide. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

SEAN AMUNDSON: BEYOND THE VEIL Central Coast artist Sean Amundson presents Beyond the Veil, his first public exhibition in years, featuring bold original paintings exploring identity, intimacy, transformation, and rebellion. Oct. 23, 6-9 p.m. (805) 433-7685. theportalpb.com/events. The Portal at Living Energy, 649 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach.

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CREATIVITY Ongoing unique art and crafts. Sept. 26, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Free. (805) 927-8273. Peggy Vrana, 4070 Burton Drive #1, Cambria, amphoragallery.com. LIVING CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP Celebrate the season with a festive hands-on workshop creating a living Christmas centerpiece using evergreens, flowers, succulents, moss, berries, pinecones, and seasonal accents. Dec. 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $100. (805) 927-4747. cambrianursery.com/. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria. SECRET GARDEN FAIRY WORKSHOP Step into a world of magic at Cambria Nursery’s Secret Garden Fairy Workshop on Saturday! Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $100. (805) 927-4747. cambrianursery.com. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria. SPOOKTACULAR STAGHORN FERN MOUNTING WORKSHOP Join Cambria Nursery for a festive fall workshop and create your own mounted staghorn fern on a natural wood board with seasonal accents. Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $65. (805) 9274747. cambrianursery.com. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria. SUCCULENT MUSHROOM WORKSHOP Create your own whimsical succulent mushroom in this hands-on workshop at Cambria Nursery. Guests will use a concrete mushroom, moss, succulents, and seasonal accents. Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $40. (805) 927-4747. cambrianursery.com. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria. NORTH SLO COUNTY

CREATIVE COCKTAIL CLUB PRESENTED BY YES COCKTAIL COMPANY & ARTSOCIAL 805 Experience an evening where handcrafted cocktails and watercolor painting come together in a truly unique creative event. Oct. 10, 4-6 p.m. $65.99. (805) 400-9107. shop.artsocial805.com. Yes Cocktail Company, 2915 Union Road, Paso Robles. DATE NIGHT PAINT NIGHT AT ARTSOCIAL805 “HALLOWEEN EDITION” Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday night? Join us in person for Date Night, happening every second Saturday of the month! Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m. $50. (805) 400-9107. shop.artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles. DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FUSED GLASS CLASS A fun, festive class for the beginning fuser. Participants receive a pre-cut skull shape base and use a variety of glass to create their design. Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-noon $65. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero. FIGURE DRAWING - SATURDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT FIELDWORK Join us for figure drawing every Saturday and Wednesday for ages 18 and over. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own materials. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. $20 + model’s tip. fieldworkart.org. Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero, (971) 645-2481. FROM THE HEART ANIMAL SANCTUARY PAINT EVENT AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Please join us at the ArtSocial 805 Studio for a paint event benefitting, “From The Heart Animal Sanctuary”. Oct. 17, 4-6 p.m. $45. (805) 400-9107. shop.artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles. GLOW IN THE DARK PAINT NIGHT AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Enjoy a “luminous” painting extravaganza under our black lights! Put on your brightest attire and unleash your inner artist while glowing and grooving to some fun. Sept. 25, 6-9 p.m. $45.99. (805) 400-9107. shop.artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles. HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP Design three fused glass ornaments using pre-cut glass shapes and bits. A bale can be glued for hanging or a metal stake for plants. Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $65. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero. PAINT YOUR PET AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Listen up, animal lovers! Join us at ArtSocial 805 and create a one-of-a-kind work of art of your furry friend! Sept. 26, 12-2 p.m. $55.99. (805) 400-9107. shop.artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles. PAINT, SIP, & SAVOR WITH HIGH CAMP WINES AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Indulge in an afternoon of artistry at ArtSocial 805, accompanied by a tasting experience from High Camp. Oct. 18, 4-7 p.m. $75. (805) 400-9107. shop.artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles. RING STACKERS JEWELRY CLASS Enjoy this jewelry workshop with a quick project that introduces essential silversmithing skills, perfect for those new to jewelry making. All tools are provided. Oct. 4, 12-3 p.m. $130. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. TIDE POOLS: ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS Join Artist Christy Wilkins for a fun and relaxing painting experience. You’ll learn to mix colors, blending techniques, and tips to paint tide pool creatures. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

DOLLY PARTON ART FRAMES AT HOLA SLO Join us at Hola SLO to honor Dolly by using paint, collage and plenty of sparkle to create art frames and shadow boxes. We will listen to her music, share a drink and create something beautifully joyful to bring home! Sept. 25, 6-7:30 p.m. $33.98. my805tix. com. Hola SLO, 845 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo. CLASSES continued page 34

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Oceano—for Seven Generations interrogates the history of the Oceano Dunes with present-day conditions through large and small-scale photographs, video projection, ephemera, and issues of the Dune Forum periodical from the 1930s. Housed in the Special Collections and Archives Gallery (Room 409) in Cal Poly’s Robert E. Kennedy Library, the exhibition represents nearly a decade of research and outreach by artist and Cal Poly associate professor of photography and video Lana Z. Caplan. It will be on view through Dec. 11 with a panel discussion scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, in library Room 103. For more information, visit library.calpoly.edu. —A.S.

HAND BUILT THREE-SESSION ANIMAL DECORATIVE PLATTERS: ANIMALS Sculpt and glaze your own pet-themed clay platter! A three-session course that’s open to all ages and levels. Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $95. anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. SPOOKY HAND SEWING A cozy Halloween sewing workshop for ages six and up! Stitch a felt ghost or pumpkin together. Materials are included. Oct. 3, 2-3:30 p.m. $25. (805) 439-1022. slolifestudio.com. SLOLife Studio and Mercantile, 12340 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo. 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. WEEKLY ADULT INTERMEDIATE WHEEL Need more practice on the wheel? Instructor assisted with goals and projects. Must be able to center. Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through Oct. 28 $45. anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. WEEKLY ALL AGES SCULPTURE CLASS Join in on the fun of sculpture and hand-building for ages 6 to 10. Learn to create figurines, bowls, funny faces, and more! Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Nov. 21 $45. anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

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See Lori Shocket’s bold and colorful wall art in Cambria’s Vault Gallery. According to gallerist Laylon Whittaker, her “work explores movement through layered cloth, free-form hand stitching, and shifting geometries. Each piece is one of a kind, shaped by intuitive decisions made in conversations with the material itself. To see Lori’s beautiful hand stitching just pinch the image and behold! Beautiful!” Shocket attended Art Center College of Design where “she cultivated her talents in graphic design, setting the stage for a dynamic career as an art and creative director in several prominent industries,” Whittaker added. “Her innovative work has earned her numerous design awards. Her latest body of work that will be exhibited at the Vault Gallery features abstract textile painting collages.” In January 2027, two of Shocket’s tapestries will be exhibited at the Visions Museum of Textile Art in San Diego. “My textile paintings are contemporary interpretations of traditional quilting and textile art,” Shocket explained on her website. “My work is inspired by global cultures including Indian Kantha and Kawandi, Japanese Shashiko, and the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Each piece is an assemblage of color, fabrics, and textures meticulously sewn together using a variety of stitching techniques.” The gallery is at 2289 Main St. Email laylon@vaultgallery.com.

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To see oil painter Jose Silva’s lively brushstrokes is to marvel at his ability to achieve realism with such a loose, painterly, impressionistic style. You only have until Sept. 29 to see a collection of Silva’s work in the lower gallery of Morro Bay’s Gallery at Marina Square, where he’s one of September’s featured artists. According to his bio, “Since arriving on the professional scene in 2022, Jose J. Silva worked on a wide variety of creative projects, catching the attention of the art community in the world of Impressionistic Realism. JJ gathers much of his inspiration from movies, personal experiences, his surroundings, and other painters around the world. Painters including Richard Schmid, John Singer Sargent, and Casey Baugh. His work has been well-received by collectors and critics alike—a fact he doesn’t take lightly. JJ’s hope is to make art exciting and thought-provoking for people who wish to explore more within his paintings.” Silva also works with clients to create commissions. Find contact info on his website, jose-silva. my.canva.site. Gallery at Marina Square is located at 601 Embarcadero, Suite 10, open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact gallery co-owner Jane Siragusa at (805) 772-1068 or email jane@ galleryatmarinasquare.com. Δ —Glen Starkey

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Climapocalypse Scob Nation depicts a world of extreme environmentalism

he new satirical novel, Scob Nation, might piss you off. It’s written by a local author under the nom de plume Templ Grit. Though he’s written nonfiction books about climate under his own name, his ideas have been met with, let’s say, consternation. “It’s been a journey,” Grit admitted. “My climate journey has been a long one. I sold my first solar module in 1999. So, literally in the last century. I built a foundation in the renewable energy business, worked in it for decades, did pretty much everything that you can do, built companies, raised millions. “A lot of the tools and the stories that are out there, the words being used, are things that I helped bring to market back in the day. Even the phrase ‘clean energy’ was something I developed in very detailed focus groups. Spent a lot of time doing government policy and things like that.” The entrepreneur and educator started becoming concerned that environmentalism had morphed into a kind of unrealistic and unhealthy climate alarmism. “I’d say about halfway through this journey, in about 2014, I noticed things started to change,” he said. “I think the biggest change was everything just got so dire. Before, we were the good guys and were united around this idea that we were doing incrementally better. We didn’t claim to save the world. We just thought, ‘This is good stuff, you know, a blue rectangle that makes electricity.’ We were slowly getting these on the rooftops, but then suddenly, the apocalypse showed up, right? And everything had to be framed in terms of preventing the planet’s destruction. It just got weird. “Like a lot of things, once big money enters an industry, any industry, when billionaires show up, things change, the message changed. If you were selling solar, you had to sell it as a way to save the planet. And it was just like, ‘Wait, what? How did that happen?’ Then the pressure campaigns kind of started.” Grit’s book asks an uncomfortable question: What is the ultimate endgame if society indulges in climate activists’ every desire? What would the world be like if, for instance, Greta Thunberg made every nation’s climate policy? In Grit’s story, the answer is an Orwellian dystopia where citizens’ climate footprint can result in punishment with an authoritarian society driven by climate morality. Set in 2045, first in Atascadero and San Luis Obispo, and later on a cross-country road trip to a detention and reeducation center, it follows Mateo Anaya—a father searching for his son, Reyes—in a world overrun by technology, where extreme environmentalist and morality are inextricably intertwined. “Think social credit scores, algorithmic compliance, and tech-enabled control,” the author explained. Scob Nation isn’t interested in proving whether

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climate change is real, isn’t interested in proving what we’re doing is or isn’t saving the planet. It’s simply imagining a future where environmentalism is no longer tethered to reality and becomes religion. “It’s a warning about implementation overreach,” Grit said. “The reactions [the book’s received] proved my thesis. Climate activists called it ‘dangerous’ and said I shouldn’t be allowed to write it in the first place. One dismissed it as ‘alt-right’ after reading two pages. I write under a pen name because questioning how we implement climate policy—even in fiction—has become professionally risky.” Grit, in his professional capacity and under his real name, was invited to a Cal Poly environmental engineering lecture, where his ideas were met with outright hostility. He described the tone as “a lynch mob.” “We’re talking extremism,” he said. “I’m not in there saying, ‘Burn, burn, burn, drill, drill, drill.’ I’m not doing any of that. I’m just saying, ‘Hey, I researched this. I spent longer than any of these kids have been alive in THE UNITED STATES OF DYSTOPIA In Templ Grit’s Scob Nation, the world has embraced extremist climate ideas that have this industry. I kind of know what I’m led to authoritarianism. talking about.’ And no one was having any part of it.” implanted in their temples, which can be used as Grit describes today’s youth and young adults a method of control. Mateo’s wife, Lauren, is sister as “the first generation of the climate children to an environmental zealot named Gina, who that grew up with nothing but this message of endorses the draconian methods of social control. hopelessness.” She’s modified her body by way of protest and to “I realized that the big climate machine that I demonstrate her environmental purity. had helped build, and that I had used for so long, The delineation between Democrats and is now being viewed differently,” he explained. Republicans have blurred. In Grit’s world, they’re “The story is dark, and we’re actually called Democans, who call the doing real damage. We’re doing all massive global cyber-event the things that we had accused all the that changed the world the oil companies of doing. So, I started “glitch,” and Republicrats, Send gallery, stage, to dig into it. I said, ‘I’m going to dig and cultrual festivities to which call it the “Correction.” into this and really find out where the arts@newtimesslo.com. The system is run by roots of this are.’” Blonden Viate, the “Climate From that digging came the Overman” who oversees idea for Scob Nation. Aside from prisons and reprogramming centers. It’s dark stuff comparisons to George Orwell’s 1984, Grit’s but engrossing and thought-provoking. book recalls Aldous Huxley’s 1932 dystopian “The climate is the climate,” Grit said, “and novel Brave New World, where power systems there’s a whole infrastructure and story with that, aim to psychologically condition the populace. but there’s also a story about the moral certainty Like sci-fi writer William Gibson (Neuromancer, that comes with it, what I call that the moral Johnny Pneumonic), government is no longer architecture. That’s a story that no one is telling, run by the people for the people. In Gibson’s and that’s why I decided to write Scob Nation as world, corporations rule; in Grit’s, it’s Big Tech. a fiction. Let’s give the most hardcore climate Like Gibson’s world, Grit’s also contains body activists what they want for the next 20 years. modifications. People communicate via “u-discs” What does this world look like? And what kind of damage does this do? “So, the book is not about the climate; it’s about our perception and our moral attitude towards the climate.” ∆

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Glen I’m a big fan of the Wallace & Gromit franchise, but this is the first Shaun the Sheep spinoff I’ve seen, and it’s just as charming and sweet as the claymation franchise from which it sprang. Aardman Animations does wonders with these lumps of clay that are so expressive via facial expression and body language. Down on Mossy Bottom Farm, the farmer is pining for the lady vet (voiced by Nina Sosanya). It seems a little weird to say “voiced by” because these characters don’t have any dialogue, just murmurs and wordless exclamations. That’s part of the joy of these films—they’re very visual, and they’re packed with sight gags and references that kids probably won’t get, like nods to Frankenstein (1931), Psycho (1960), the Friday the 13th series, and Big Foot mythology, not to mention Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video, right down to the choreography. It’s pretty darn cute. Anna Cute is the right word for this claymation creation. I love how sometimes you can even see the fingerprints from the makers still in the faces of their works of art. Not having discernable language is a brilliant tool to make the film accessible and enjoyable for even its youngest viewers.

IT’S SCIENCE! After the farm’s beloved pumpkin patch is destroyed, Shaun (voiced by Justin Fletcher) heads to the lab to fix the problem, unwittingly conjuring a monster, in Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, screening in local theaters.

We sat in front of a group of kids who were totally jazzed to watch the antics of Shaun and his flock, and all of the nods to other films and pop-culture references meant the adults got to have a bit of fun too. Shaun’s farmer is balding, and boy is he insecure about it. When the sheep’s secret pumpkin patch gets destroyed and Shaun lets his inner mad scientist take over, he accidentally develops something the farmer sees as a miracle—and soon his now luxurious head of hair has taken over his life. The film is silly, and within its 80-minute run time, it’s packed with fun action as Shaun desperately tries to right his mistake. I hope the Palm Theatre sees many more groups of kids come through the doors for this film—it’s a bunch of fun. Glen Watching it with a group of kids in attendance made it more fun. One little boy noted that he used to watch the Shaun the Sheep TV series “when he was little.” Um, dude, you’re, like, 6 years old. The mom herding this group of kids directed them to “cover your eyes” when a trailer for The

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his own sermons, we see that his belief in wifely submissiveness is not just biblically required, but an act of true faith. He’s incredibly gross, a man using the guise of God to assert control over Mica and his church. While Mica’s death was officially ruled a suicide, the how and why she was driven to such a sad end falls solely on her abuser and husband. Get ready to be infuriated. I yelled, “What is wrong with this man?” several times throughout the series. As someone who grew up in a toxic religious culture, it’s maddening how pedestrian this kind of abuse becomes in those communities. (three 43-to-48-min. episodes) —Anna

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Exorcist (1973) came on to advertise the Palm’s Flickerhead Friday series. During The Beast of Mossy Bottom, the kids laughed at all the right places and seemed to love the film, and they were heading for ice cream next. That’s a pretty good Saturday afternoon for the wee tykes. The film’s also playing in Paso Robles, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, and Santa Maria, so wherever you go, expect to laugh. It’s so packed with so many gags that I’m sure I missed some, so I’ll watch it again one day, guaranteed. Anna What a great reminder to throw Wallace & Gromit up on the screen when I’m feeling a bit low. They always manage to bring cheer. One kid even did a Wallace impression before the start. I can easily see Shaun the Sheep becoming part of that mix, it’s just as charming—especially when you’re looking for something that doesn’t require following dialogue. ∆

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avid Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) directs this heist flick about a World War II-era bomb unearthed at a London construction site, leading to chaos. Chief Superintendent Zuzana Greenfield (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) leads her police department to evacuate the area while a military bomb disposal unit led by Maj. Will Tranter (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) works to defuse the unexploded ordnance. Meanwhile, Giorgos “George” Karalis (Theo James) and his crew, including “X” (Sam Worthington), are using the evacuation to furiously breach a basement wall to access a bank vault.

Naturally, there’s more going on beneath the surface. You may wonder, for instance, why the film spends so much time on Rahim (Elham Ehsas) and his family, who were evacuated from their apartment. Not to fear, the film gets around to connecting all the dots in a flashback, which might lead to thoughts of lazy writing, but I found the entire film entertaining and gripping. There’s no denying the charisma of the leads: Taylor-Johnson, James, and Worthington are all watchable. Mbatha-Raw is also a strong, competent presence who begins to suspect something is afoot in the evacuated area. With plenty of high-octane action and deft directions from Mackenzie, this one’s worth your time if you’re into “guy” flicks. (98 min.) ∆ —Glen

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ississippi-born Marty Stuart, 67, is a country and bluegrass music legend who learned guitar and mandolin as a child and joined his first band, The Sullivans, at age 12. By 14, he was a member of Lester Flatt’s band, and by 22 he was in Johnny Cash’s band. If you’re near a screen, pause reading and look up Stuart’s “Country Star” video on YouTube. He and his band are so badass. This song—off his 2023 album Altitude—mixes country, surf rock, and psychedelia into a bopping surrealist opus: “I was raised by alligators in the pearl river swamp/ Started dancing on a boogie woogie stump/ Stump fell in, went to the bottom/ Fish said, ‘Boys, smoke em’ if you got em’.” Good Vibez presents Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives at the Fremont Theater on Thursday, Oct. 1 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $59.20 to $82.88 at prekindle.com), and this promises to be an amazing show. His most recent album, 2025’s Space Junk, is an all-original 20-track instrumental double LP. “We thought the world needed a fresh instrumental album by a pretty good band,” Stuart joked in press materials, “so we composed 20 instrumentals and took them to the microphones. Instrumentals

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have always been a part of the Fabulous Superlatives repertoire, but this is the first completely instrumental album we’ve done, largely inspired by two of my favorite bands from ’60s, The Ventures and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. They did some dangerously cool instrumental records. We’ve done bluegrass, gospel, and country records. Our hearts just led us to this one. Space Junk turned us back into kids with our first guitars.” Expect a set list that includes classics from his massive catalog, some select roots covers, some off Space Junk, and some surprises. Also this week from Good Vibez at the Fremont, see Dave Blunts Presents: Still Standing Tour on Saturday, Sept. 26 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $29.84 or $96.79 VIP meet-and-greet at prekindle.com). The plus-size rapper, born Davion Blessing, started in 2018 but really gained attention when a recording of him performing with an oxygen tank went viral. See Get the Led Out: A Celebration of the Mighty Zep on Sunday, Sept. 27 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $36.02 to $60.74 at prekindle.com). No wigs, no fake British accents, just a group of Led Zeppelin lovers playing the classics and some deep cuts with rock ’n’ roll precision. Catch The Growlers on Wednesday, Sept. 30 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $66.40 at prekindle. com). After six years away from the road, this surf, psych, and garage rock powerhouse fronted by Brooks Nielsen is returning with new tour dates and two new singles, “Crisis” and “Feel My Funk.”

Life after Zep HARMONY Nederlander Concerts presents Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian in Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Sept. 29.

Speaking of Led Zeppelin, it was a pretty cool band to start one’s career in,

FIVE-TIME GRAMMY WINNER Good Vibez presents country icon Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives at the Fremont Theater on Oct. 1.

and Robert Plant was there from the band’s 1968 beginning right through the band’s 1980 demise. Plant has continued to thrive artistically away from the rock genre he helped define by collaborating with artists like Alison Krauss and more recently Suzi Dian, with whom he sings beautifully. This week, Nederlander Concerts presents Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Vina Robles Amphitheatre (doors at 6, show at 7:30 p.m.; all ages; $69.03 to $200.05 plus some stupidly priced verified resale tickets at ticketmaster. com. $6,041.88? Really?). This is part of the third tour leg celebrating the critically acclaimed 2025 album Saving Grace, a record six years in the making. Featuring Plant, Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, and cellist Barney Morse-Brown, the group members “were drawn together by a shared love of roots music—blues, folk, gospel, country, and the sounds that lay in between,” press materials explain. Hell of an album! Trailblazing guitarist and singer-songwriter Rosie Flores opens. “Opening for Robert Plant with my

rockabilly trio was one of the greatest honors of my life,” Flores said. “We’re thrilled to have been invited back for the fall tour. And I’m excited to once again get to see Robert with singer Suzi Dian and their killer band performing songs from their latest release, Saving Grace.”

Three shows, four bands

Good Medicine and Numbskull have noteworthy shows at three different venues coming up. They present Tyler Halverson on his In Defense of Drinking Tour at Club Car Bar on Friday, Sept. 25 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $24.93 at goodmedicinepresents. com). The genre-stretching country artist calls his music “Western Amerijuana Music.” On “More Hearts Than Horses,” the heartbreaker warns, “If you come walking my way/I’ll send you running someday.” The Lone Bellow on their What a Time to Be Alive Tour plays at Castoro Cellars on Saturday, Sept. 26 (6 p.m.; all ages; $47.07 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Their sixth album, What A Time to Be Alive, marks the first time the founding members—Zach STARKEY continued page 40

Live Music NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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

friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. (805) 995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

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.

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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. MODERN LOVE: THE DAVID BOWIE EXPERIENCE LIVE AT THE ROCKYARD One unforgettable night of David Bowie coming to you at the Rockyard in the Blast and Brew in Atascadero. Sept. 25, 6:45 p.m. $28.62. my805tix.com. Blast and Brew, 7935 San Luis Ave., Atascadero.

DARK STAR HAPPY HOUR, OPEN MIC AND KARAOKE NIGHT Chill out at Dark Star’s happy hour, and enjoy burgers, karaoke, and open mic nigh. Wine by the glass will be available for $8. Fridays, 4-8 p.m. Free. (805) 237-2389. darkstarcellars.com/. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles. FIRST THURSDAYS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Featuring Noach Tangeras with food by Bury Me in Pizza. Wine available by the glass or bottle. Oct. 1, 4-7 p.m. Free. (805) 226-2034. jdusiwines.com. J Dusi Wines, 1401 Hwy. 46 West, Paso Robles. FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends

SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always

welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir.com/. Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. SOLEFFECT AT WILD FIELDS BREWHOUSE OKTOBERFEST Join Sōleffect at Wild Fields Brewhouse in Atascadero for an Oktoberfest celebration packed with great beer, food, festive vibes, and high-energy live music. Oct. 3, 3-6 p.m. Free. soleffect.bandzoogle. com. Wild Fields Brewhouse, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero. THE YOUNG DUBLINERS: ALL OVER THE GAFF TOUR LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE After 30 years of one of the world’s leading Celtic rock bands, The Young Dubliners have started work on their 10th studio album while still maintaining their busy tour schedule. Their new tour, All Over The Gaff, has one stop on the Central Coast at the Pour House.. Oct. 3, 7-10 p.m.

$33.98. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

BELLA WHITE LIVE The third album from Bella White, A Sign In The Weather, is a body of work steeped in the life-altering magic of its origins. Hear her live at SLO Brew! Sept. 29, 7 p.m. $26.36. my805tix. com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. THE BENDS WITH SPECIAL GUEST MARGOT SINCLAIR You’ll encounter all kinds of relatable, yet colorful characters in the music of The Bends. There’s the overbored hipster chick in ripped jeans and a tight t-shirt, the friend who’s only there for the party, the dude who’d rather smoke in his room than pay attention to his girl, and so on and so forth. These personalities come to life between the group’s hypnotic hooks and garage-born production. Oct.

4, 7 p.m. $28.50. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. BRASS MASH FIRST FRIDAY AT SLO BREW ROCK! First Fridays are magical nights filled with the vibrant energy of our all-horn band. Join the festivities at Rod and Hammer Rock and immerse yourself in the unique fusion of your favorite rock and pop songs. It’s a musical journey that promises to be unforgettable, so make sure to wear sensible shoes for the dance-worthy beats. Oct. 2, 6-10 p.m. $25.41. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. THE BUNKER SLO PRESENTS: RIVER ACCESS, HEART CONTAINER, HOT BROTHERS AND SOUNDING LIVE Sept. 26, 6:30-9:45 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. LIVE MUSIC continued page 40

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CALIFORNIA SOUNDS Good Medicine and Numbskull present The Mother Hips at BarrelHouse Brewing Amphitheatre on Oct. 2.

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Williams, Brian Elmquist, and Kanene Pipkin—have written collaboratively with their full touring band, which includes drummer Julian Dorio and multiinstrumentalist Tyler Geertsma. And finally, Americana, roots rock, blues, folk, and alt-country singer-songwriter Jackie Greene and quintessential breezy California alt-rock band The Mother Hips play BarrelHouse Brewing Amphitheatre on Friday, Oct. 2 (6 p.m.; all ages; $47.07 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Both terrific acts, but incredible when Greene joins The Hips on some tunes. Fingers crossed.

Six acts, three days

The Siren’s got a nice lineup of talent this week starting with J. Roddy Walson on Friday, Sept. 25 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $23.77 at tixr.com). The Southern and classic rock pianist throws in a little honky-tonk with some roadside tent revival vibes. Look up his video for 2023’s “Heavy Bells” and reap the whirlwind. Blues, psychedelic, and traditional rock act Strange Vine opens. Start your Saturday, Sept. 26, with a free afternoon matinee show when Swing Shift Band plays classic rock, R&B, funk, oldies, blues, Latin, and country and western covers (2 to 5 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20.59 at tixr.com). Later that night, see The Staples: A Tribute to Chris Stapleton (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20.59 at tixr.com). These are talented players making music live onstage—no backing tracks, just soul, grit, and Tennessee spirit. Cactus Lee plays on Tuesday, Sept. 29 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18.47 at tixr.com). Led by Kevin Dehan, this is pure Austin nightclub LIVE MUSIC from page 39

BURLEY THISTLES Burley Thistles will deliver a set of etching music, a wily worldview, and radio-ready sound. Sept. 25, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Frog and Peach Pub, 728 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 595-4764, frogandpeachpub.com. CAL POLY MUSTANG FAMILY WEEKEND FACULTY SHOWCASE Eleven Cal Poly Music Department faculty members — vocalists and instrumentalists — will be featured in a Faculty Showcase during Mustang Family Weekend. Oct. 2, 5 p.m. $10. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. FOR GOODNESS SAKE: A BENEFIT FOR CHANDLER For Goodness Sake, a fundraising benefit for our dear friend and brother, Chandler Haynes. Banding together Sept 26th to help support Chandler in his recent diagnosis of end stage renal failure. The goal is to help

music that draws inspiration from a wide range of Texas country artists, including outlaws and outsiders. Old-school outlaw country act Archer Mozé & the Shitkickers opens.

Community effort

The Rock (formerly SLO Brew Rock, Rod & Hammer Rock, or as I like to call it, The Venue That Can’t Decide on its Branding) has a bunch of great shows this week, but perhaps the timeliest is For Goodness Sake: A Benefit for Chandler that’s raising funds for local musician Chandler Haynes. “Help support Chandler in his recent diagnosis of end stage renal failure,” organizers announced. “The goal is to help ease some of his financial burdens while he waits for a kidney match. Let’s do what this community does best and rally. All ticket sales go to supporting Chandler during this hard time.” Talk about a lineup! Some of these acts are coming off hiatus to lend their support to Haynes. Bands include The Ragged Jubilee, Watashi Wa, Brierton, Good Brother, King Walrus, Pancho and The Wizards doing an acoustic set, Chris Beland, Ryan Delmore, and the Shawn Clark Family Band on Saturday, Sept. 26 (doors at 5, show at 5:30 p.m.; all ages; $19.46 at my805tix.com). SLO Brew Live and Numbskull present garage and surf punk quartet The Frights on their You Are Going to Hate This 10th Anniversary tour on Friday, Sept. 25 (doors at doors at 8 p.m.; all ages; $36.98 at ticketweb.com). Archer Oh opens. Reggae rock heroes Fortunate Youth play on Sunday, Sept. 27 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $39.05 at ticketweb.com). Their mission is to spread peace, love, and unity with music.

ease some of his financial burdens while he waits for a kidney match. Let’s do what this community does best and rally. This line up is going to be a fun one and you don’t want to miss it. Sept. 26, 5-11 p.m. $19.46. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. FORTUNATE YOUTH From backyard BBQs in Southern California beach towns to its rise as one of the most popular reggae-rock bands in the country, Fortunate Youth remains devoted to its roots and a simple mission: Spread peace, love, and unity with music. Sept. 27, 7 p.m. $37.07. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. THE FRIGHTS LIVE Sept. 25, 7 p.m. $36.98. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. GROUNDATION LIVE Sept. 30, 7 p.m.

$33.86. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. LOST TO THE VOID LIVE Sept. 25, 6-10:30 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974. MOONSHINER COLLECTIVE: UNDER THE MOON CONCERT Every Under the Moon show for the past five years has sold out, and we expect this one to do the same. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to join us, this is it! Oct. 2, 5:309:30 p.m. $33.98. my805tix.com. Dairy Creek Golf Course, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, (805) 782-8060. NEKROGOBLIKON, RIVERS OF NIHIL, AND CYBORG OCTOPUS LIVE Oct. 1, 7 p.m. $26. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 30TH

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Canadian singer-songwriter Bella White plays on Tuesday, Sept. 29 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $27.21 at ticketweb.com). In June, she released her third studio album, A Sign in the Weather, “a body of work steeped in the lifealtering magic of its origins,” press materials explained. “The Calgary-born singersongwriter left her home on Vancouver Island and moved to New Orleans, where she soon became happily enmeshed in the city’s vibrant indie-rock scene.” SLO Brew Live and (((folkYEAH!))) present Groundation on Wednesday, Sept. 30 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $34.42 at ticketweb. com). This jazz-inflected reggae act has been a festival attraction for more than two decades. SLO Brew Live and Numbskull present melodic death metal act Nekrogoblikon headlines on Thursday, Oct. 1 (doors at 6 p.m.; all ages; $32.86 at ticketweb.com). Technical and prog death metal act Rivers of Nihil and prog metalcore Cyborg Octopus open.

the Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall on Sunday, Sept. 27 (11 a.m. jam session followed by the show at 12:30 p.m.; all ages; $15 nonmembers, $10 for members, and $5 for jammers at my805tix.com or at the door). The band formed in 1996 by then college students who decided to keep playing together after graduation. The Riverboat Rustlers open. They’re a group of young musicians hailing from the Fresno area and Clovis North High School. The Famous Jazz Artist Series continues at Cambria’s Woodlands Concert Hall with LA saxophonist Bruce Escovitz playing on Sunday, Sept. 27 (5 to 7 p.m.; $35 reservations by calling (805) 935-9007 or emailing charlie@talsanmusic.com). Eskovitz’s style draws comparisons to Sonny Rollins. He’ll be joined by Matthew Evans (bass), Darrell Voss (drums), and series producers Charlie (vibes) and Sandi Shoemake (voice). For underage live music lovers in the Atascadero area, you’ve got a new venue just More music … for you: Alas, No Quarter opened its doors at PUSH plays Paso’s Pour House on Friday, 8305 El Camino Real and has been hosting Sept. 25 (7 p.m.; 21-andDIY shows. Next up is Hard older). The party band Kandi on Friday, Sept. 25. features Las Vegas headliner Sulfuric Cautery, Group Jessica Mangione on vocals; Think, Sores for Days, Send music and guitarist Chris Tso, an and Casket Mush play on club information to inductee into the Central Sunday, Sept. 27. See Rat gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. New York Music Hall of Utopia Experiment and We Fame; and Jim Moran and Might Die on Thursday, Paul Choboter from the popular ’80s band Oct. 1. Keep up with the venue’s schedule at Club DV8. Expect high energy dance rock alasnoquarter.com. ∆ that’ll get you on the dance floor. The Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. presents St. John’s Riverboat Jazz Band at

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WORTHY CAUSE Nine bands, including The Ragged Jubilee, play The Rock on Sept. 26, to support local musician Chandler Haynes during his medical emergency, at For Goodness Sake: A Benefit for Chandler.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Step into a glamorous night on the red carpet as we celebrate 30 years of inspiring performances, artistic excellence, and community connection at the PAC! Sept. 26, 7:30-11:30 p.m. $75-$96. (805) 756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. RITES OF PASSAGE SLO Symphony performs Stravinsky’s groundbreaking The Rite of Spring, with a world premiere composed by local resident Stefan Podell, and Danse Nègre by Samuel ColeridgeTaylor. Oct. 4, 3-5 p.m. $12-$92. (805) 543-3533. slosymphony.org. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. SAN LUIS OBISPO WIND ORCHESTRA: “AUTUMN RADIANCE” Jennifer Martin conducts as the San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra kicks off its season with music that is evocative of the fall. Sept. 27, 3 p.m. $10-$33. (805) 546-3198. San Luis

Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo. THE BENDS: IF YOU INSIST TOUR AT SLO BREW ROCK Catch Baton Rouge based rock act The Bends live on for a night of anthem-ready indie rock and pure stage ferocity! Oct. 4, 7-11 p.m. slobrew.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. THE BUNKER SLO PRESENTS: SPECIAL FORCES AND GUESTS Oct. 4, 6-9:45 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

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Find classic Mexican dishes, inventive cocktails, and Jell-O shots on Condesa’s new brunch menu

randon Ristaino and Misty Orman are no strangers to traveling the world Brunch it up in search of savory food and creative Visit Condesa at 1491 Monterey St. in San Luis Obispo every day between 4 and 11 p.m. Brunch is served on the beverages. Usually, after some on-site “R and weekends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow along online at D” (research and development), Ristaino condesabarslo.com or on Instagram @condesabarslo. said they return home with a plethora of inspiration that they seek to incorporate into really fun to R and D. I just think it’s one of their Central Coast culinary ventures. those things that if you’re having brunch, However, on a recent cross-country trip, why not get one?” the business owners were delighted to find Condesa serves it on a small wooden one of their new signature concepts featured spoon, perfect to cheers with the whole table on another bar’s menu. While speaking with before or after the meal, she added. It finishes New Times, the couple stood with a view with a hint of chipotle spice and Tajín on top. of the Washington Monument. The night Though perhaps the most striking on the before, they’d patronized Silver Lyan in list, Jell-O shots aren’t the only boozy item Washington, D.C. that Condesa spruced up. “Right on the menu were like six different “There’s a classic cocktail that kind of Jell-O shot options, real kind of fancied up,” sucks called the Tequila Sunrise,” Ristaino Ristaino said. “For Misty and I—we love said. “It has flabby orange juice in there, nasty Jell-O shots—and it makes a lot of sense to grenadine, tequila. It’s boring.” have them for brunch.” He and Orman first presented the Tequila Their restaurant in San Luis Obispo, Sunrise 2.0 at their Santa Barbara bar Condesa, soft launched its weekend morning called Shaker Mill and have since brought a offerings earlier this summer. And, sure “more brunch appropriate” version north to enough, a passionfruit margarita Jell-O shot Condesa, Ristaino said. It’s is one star of the show. like sipping a cross between Condesa’s vibe was a Tequila Sunrise and a inspired by the owners’ French 75 because of the trip to Mexico City and sparkling wine base. their love for the Bohemian Send tidbits on everything Team members at neighborhood of the same food and drink to Condesa squeeze juices bites@newtimesslo.com. name. The bar and eatery fresh every day and make all opened on Monterey Street the cordials in-house, too, last year. which bartenders can turn Already known for tequila- and ruminto a “delicious” mocktail, Orman added. forward cocktails, adding a margarita Jell-O The food items, just like drinks, are fit to shot wasn’t out of left field, especially because share. Ristaino wants brunch at Condesa to Ristaino feels the shots are having a revival. be leisurely. “It’s hard not to have fun with Jell-O shots, “It tends to be a communal thing, so I but there’s been an evolution in quality,” he would say kick back and relax, take the time, said. do it in a few waves,” he said. “Do a little Orman agreed. She said she was excited to snack, then you work your way into a larger add them to Condesa’s brunch list to show dish or two. But really, it’s just meant to be a people a different side of the stereotypically pleasurable, slow experience.” “sugary, college” slurps. One of Ristaino’s highlights is the huevos “Ours, when you taste it, you really have rancheros plate, layered with shredded layers of flavors,” Orman said. “It tastes like chicken, cheese, mole oaxaqueño, toasted a cocktail in a Jell-O shot form, and that was sesame seeds, and cilantro. He also recommends chilaquiles, a mountain of eggs, frijoles norteños, avocado, onion, crema, cilantro, and salsa roja. “The chilaquiles is my favorite, but if I’m not in the mood for a heavy meal, I love that you can just start with the fresh guacamole and the ceviche,” Orman said. “It’s so clean and bright, and it’s one of my favorite things.” She suggested that first-timers share plates so the whole table can get a WHY NOT? Condesa owners Misty Orman and Brandon Ristaino sample of everything. The believe brunch is as good a time as any for a Jell-O shot. With all of the layered flavors of a regular cocktail, their classy passionfruit owner is celiac and often margarita bite is served on a wooden spoon. can’t find safe brunch

FEELS LIKE MEXICO CITY Just about a year after Condesa opened on Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, it started offering a brunch menu. Co-owner Misty Orman curated a playlist of upbeat vacation tunes to enhance the vibes while diners eat and drink. TO SHARE, OR ALL FOR YOURSELF Chilaquiles star on the new brunch menu at Condesa along with other staples like huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, and tostadas.

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options, so at Condesa, she made it a point to offer a variety of gluten-free dishes. “Most of our menu is gluten free, or it can be made gluten free. The only thing I believe that isn’t is our burritos,” Orman explained. “Chef spent time sourcing quality ingredients, so each thing, really it tastes like a farm-to-table kind of Mexican brunch, which I don’t think is as common.” While Condesa employees and their brunch crowd settle into the restaurant’s new schedule, Orman and Ristaino are already pondering the next launch. Also inspired by a visit to a bar during their recent Washington, D.C., vacation, they’re toying with the option of a bottomless espresso martini for their Carajillo. When the pair saw it on the menu, Ristaino said they looked at each other and asked, “Why are we not doing this?” But after all that fun, he encourages guests to take an Uber home. “I don’t think the espresso martini moment is ending any time soon,” Orman said. “It’s all over TikTok, all over everything. I mean, I love that drink. … It’s definitely having its moment, and it’s going strong.” ∆ Staff Writer Madison White is known to enjoy brunch. Reach her at mwhite@ santamariasun.com.

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This the County Clerk statement was of with the County filed San Luis Obispo on 01-14-2026 Clerk of San hereby certify .I Obispo on 12-22-2025 Luis correct copy that this copy is a .I certify that of the statement this copy is hereby file in my on office. a correct copy of the statement on County Clerk, (Seal) Elaina Cano, my office. M. Maltby, Deputy. (Seal) Elaina file in Exp. 01-14-2031 County Clerk, Cano, . M. Katz, Deputy. 19, & 26, 2026 February 5, 12, Exp. 12-22-2030 . February 12, 19, & 26, 5, FICTITIOUS 2026 BUSINESS NAME STATEME FICTITIOUS NT BUSINESS FILE NO. 2026-0129 NAME STATEME (01/01/202 NT 6) FILE NO. 2026-0031 New Filing (07/01/202 The following 0) person is doing business as New Filing CASINO KNIGHTS, The following 541 Woodland Drive, Arroyo business as person is doing Grande, CA LANDSCAPES, RISING PHOENIX Obispo County.93420. San Luis Menno Ventures Street, Oceano, 2140 Ocean LLC (541 Woodland CA 93445. Drive, Grande, CA Luis Obispo 93420). This Arroyo County. Reo San is conducted business Cordes (2140 Curtis by A CA Limited Ocean Street, ability Company Oceano, CA /s/ Menno Li93445). Venness is conducted This busi- tures LLC, James by An Indi- ing Member. This Menno, Managvidual /s/ statement was Reo This statement Curtis Cordes. filed with the County Clerk of County Clerk was filed with the San Luis Obispo on 01-15-2026 of San Luis .I on 01-06-2026 Obispo hereby certify that this copy correct copy that this copy . I hereby certify of the statementis a file in my office. is a correct on of the statement (Seal) Elaina copy County Cano, on file in Clerk, fice. (Seal) Elaina Cano, my of- Exp. 01-15-2031M. Katz, Deputy. Clerk, A. Trujillo, County 19, . & 26, 2026 February 5, 12, Deputy. 01-06-2031. February 5, Exp. & 26, 2026 12, 19, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEME FICTITIOUS NT BUSINESS FILE NO. 2026-0135 NAME STATEME (01/01/202 NT 6) FILE NO. 2026-0072 New Filing The following (N/A) person is doing business as New Filing SIGNS, 2570 INTERACTIVE DEThe following Paul Place, Arroyo business as person is doing Grande, CA 93420-3104. KT AVILA ALS, 756 Brighton RENT- Luis Obispo County. San Adam Hain Beach, CA 93433. Ave., Grover (2570 Paul Place, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obis- CA 93420). po County. This business Kristin is conAvila (756 BrightonAvila, Anthony ducted by An Individual Beach, CA 93433). Ave., Grover Hain. This statement /s/ Adam was filed This business with the County is conducted Clerk of by A Married /s/ Anthony Couple Obispo on 01-16-2026 San Luis . I Avila, Kristin certify This statement Avila. copy that this copy is a hereby correct of the statement County Clerk was filed with the on file office. of San Luis on 01-09-2026 Obispo Clerk, (Seal) Elaina Cano, in my M. Maltby, Deputy. County that this copy . I hereby certify 16-2031. February 19, Exp. 01the statement is a correct copy of 5, & 26, March 12, 2026 (Seal) Elaina on file in my office. Cano, County A. Trujillo, FICTITIOUS Deputy. Exp. Clerk, BUSINESS 2031. February 01-09NAME STATEME 19, 26, March & 12, 2026 5, NT FILE NO. 2026-0146 (01/15/202 FICTITIOUS 5) BUSINESS New Filing NAME STATEME The following NT person is doing FILE NO. 2026-0088 business as HONEY-DO MAN, 575 White HANDY(10/01/202 5) CA 93226. Kern Mill Rd. Glennville, New Filing County. Nathaniel Ross Taylor The following (PO Box 478, person is doing nville, CA 93226). Glenbusiness as This business CAMBRIA CLEAN- is conducted ING SERVICES, Nathaniel Rossby An Individual /s/ Road, Cambria, 2575 Wilcombe ment Taylor. CA 93428. was filed with This stateLuis Obispo the County County. NatalieSan Clerk of San Luis Crosby (2575 Obispo M 21-2026. Wilcombe I hereby certify on 01Cambria, that this CA 93428). Road, copy is a correct copy business is of the stateThis ment on file conducted Individual /s/ by An Elaina Cano, in my office. (Seal) Natalie M. Crosby. This statement Trujillo, Deputy.County Clerk, A. County Clerk was filed with the February 5, 12, Exp. 01-21-2031. 19, & 26, 2026 of on 01-13-2026 San Luis Obispo FICTITIOUS that this copy . I hereby certify BUSINESS is a correct of the statement copy NAME STATEME on file in NT fice. (Seal) FILE NO. 2026-0146 Elaina Cano, my ofCounty Clerk, M. Katz, (12/12/200 Deputy. Exp. 7) 13-2031. 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1794 (N/A) New Filing

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1801 (12/05/2025) New Filing

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

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

FILE NO. 2026-1842 (11/01/2019) New Filing

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

The following person is doing business as MIKE’S MOBILE RV REPAIR AND SERVICE, MIKE’S MOBILE RV, 755 Calle Bendita, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Baker, Jackie Baker (1352 20th Ct., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Jackie Baker. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-25-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 0825-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1804 (09/10/2014) New Filing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1845 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as MILLS CONSTRUCTION, 3518 Combine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Aaron Mills Construction, Inc. (PO Box 2470, Atascadero, CA 93423). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Aaron Mills Construction, Inc., Aaron Mills, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-20-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 08-20-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

The following person is doing business as BOB CANTU SPORTS AND NIL, 759 Lawrence Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Bob Cantu Fundamental Basketball Camp, LLC (759 Lawrence Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Bob Cantu Fundamental Basketball Camp, LLC, Robert Cantu, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-25-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 08-25-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1821 (08/20/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE VILLAGE SUPPLEMENT SHOP, 207 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Five Cities Functional Wellness (207 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Five Cities Functional Wellness, Abigail Kraemer-Cole, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0821-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-21-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1823 (08/21/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as DAISY, 811 Froom Ranch Way #110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Sushi Table LLC (1220 Caddie Loop, Lemoore, CA 93245). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Sushi Table LLC, Sunny Law, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0824-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1829 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as MYSTIC COBRA TATTOO, 1075 Court Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Stephanie Aileen Cootware (1075 Court Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Stephanie Aileen Cootware. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0824-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-24-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1849 (N/A) New Filing

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1855 (08/25/2025) New Filing

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1858 (07/14/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as TRUHEALTH SPECIFIC CHIROPRACTIC STUDIO, 4211 Broad St., Ste D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Vazquez Specific Chiropractic Studio, A Professional Corporation (4211 Broad St., Ste D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Vazquez Specific Chiropractic Studio, A Professional Corporation, David L. Vazquez, Chief Executive. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-27-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 0827-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1862 (08/27/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SLO CHRISTMAS PROS, 1820 Circle Lane, Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Rhys Enterprises, Inc. (1820 Circle Lane, Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Rhys Enterprises, Inc., Tyler Rhys, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0827-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 08-27-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1864 (N/A) New Filing

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1877 (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as GREEN COTTAGE ON MORRO BAY, 356 Mitchell Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Pandora Noel Nash-Karner (350 Mitchell Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual / Pandora Noel Nash-Karner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0831-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-31-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1878 (08/31/2026) New Filing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as THE VILLAGE WIZARD, THE VILLAGE WIZARD SCHOOL OF MAGIC, 2450 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Richard Rae Bruce (2450 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual / Richard Rae Bruce. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-282031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as HAMMOND CATTLE CO LLC, 7200 Airport Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Hammond Cattle Co LLC (7200 Airport Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Hammond Cattle Co LLC, Brittany Hammond, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-27-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-272031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as THE HEALTHY HYGIENIST, 406 S. Elm St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Michelle Denise Brazda (406 S. Elm St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Michelle Denise Brazda. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-28-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1866 (N/A) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-1872 (08/24/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as PAUL’S PASO SERVICES, 1147 Mazzini Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Paul Bratset (1147 Mazzini Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Paul Bratset. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-31-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 08-312031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as G&S PAVING, 2319 Willow Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. G & S Asphalt and Paving, Inc. (PO Box 1046, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / G & S Asphalt and Paving, Inc., David Grassle, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-31-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-31-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

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

FILE NO. 2026-1857 08/25/2026) New Filing

LEGAL NOTICES

FILE NO. 2026-1882 (01/02/2023) New Filing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1884 (09/01/2026) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-1896 (09/02/2026) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-1905 (09/03/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as RANDOM CANYON LEARNING COLLECTIVE, 9786 Random Canyon Way, Creston, CA 93432. San Luis Obispo County. Samantha Diane Sproull (PO Box 42, Creston, CA 93432). This business is conducted by An Individual / Samantha Diane Sproull. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-012031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

The following person is doing business as OPTICAL CONCEPTS, 889 Oak Park Blvd., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Lonson, Inc. (246 Alder St. Apt. C, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Lonson, Inc., Bryant Lonson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-03-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1897 (06/01/2026) New Filing

FILE NO. 2026-1916 (04/21/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as MYSTIC BISCUIT TRADING, 756 Rosana Pl, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Kyle Taylor (756 Rosana Pl, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kyle Taylor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 09-03-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1885 (01/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as BESSY THE FOTO BUS, 1720 Lincoln Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Desiree Celest Cobb (1720 Lincoln Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Desiree Celest Cobb. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-01-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as MAKE IT BETTER, 22255 K Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Justin McKinley (PO Box 313, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual / Justin McKinley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-01-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as PLEASANT INN, 235 Harbor St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Pleasant Inn, Inc. (235 Harbor St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Pleasant Inn, Inc., Jessica Vania Seib, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-01-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1883 (09/01/2026) New Filing

LEGAL NOTICES

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1902 (10/11/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as APERIO PRESS, 2017 Andre Avenue, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Whitworth (2017 Andre Avenue, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual / Elizabeth Whitworth. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy. Exp. 09-032031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1917 (08/23/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as ARRE LAND COMPANY, 5550 Traffic Way #5, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Erick Sebastian Gomez (5550 Traffic Way #5, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / Erick Sebastian Gomez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-04-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 09-04-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1920 (09/08/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as APEX PREMIER PAINTING, 474 Callisto Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Roger Jose Funes Salas (474 Callisto Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Roger Jose Funes Salas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-08-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0908-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1923 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BEE READY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, 9323 N Santa Margarita Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Chelsea Hall (PO Box 438, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual / Chelsea Hall. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-08-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-08-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

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

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

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1934 (05/04/1981) New Filing

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1935 (10/01/2016) New Filing

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1937 (03/10/2021) New Filing

The following person is doing business as ZOBETO, 1385 Arbor Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Zobeto, Inc. (1385 Arbor Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Zobeto, Inc., Christie E. Cate, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-092031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 45 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT BRUCE GIBSON DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0138

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1938 (09/04/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as JUNEPAUL, 1823 Kimberly Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel Paul Harris, Marilyn J Harris (1823 Kimberly Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Daniel P Harris. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-09-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT WILSON BULAT DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0308 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ROBERT WILSON BULAT A AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEBRA TROUT in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE AMENDED PETITION OF PROBATE requests that DEBRA TROUT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person or via ZOOM at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Karen L. Scott, Esq. SBN 261586 Law Office of Karen L. Scott, APLC PO Box 383 Pismo Beach, CA 93448 805-574-7899 September 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1945 (09/10/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as TEAM-ADVOCACY NETWORK, 848 Covington Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Team-Properties LLC (PO Box 212, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Team-Properties LLC, Reginald D Johnson, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 09-102031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1946 (07/05/2026) New Filing

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

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROY FERGUSON DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0306

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ROY FERGUSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STEPHEN SCRUTON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that STEPHEN SCRUTON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: John B. Merzon SBN 276960 Merzon Law Offices 1400 Railroad Street, Set 103 Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-242-4414 September 10, 17, & 24, 2026

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

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

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SECOND AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KATHLEEN SHANK DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 25PR-0089

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: KATHLEEN SHANK A SECOND AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AARON SHANK in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE SECOND AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AARON SHANK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 17, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Brian Craig Kreowski, Esq. 158696 Shell Beach Law Group 1435 Shell Beach Road Shell Beach, CA 93449 805-773-5661 September 17, 24, & October 1, 2026 NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21701-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. “SuperStorage”, 2050 22nd St. Oceano, CA 93445 will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after October 6th 2026, on or after 9:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auctions are to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com. Shawn Davis (8X10) Diane Taylor (5X9) Purchases must be paid for at time of sale in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser reserves the right to bid. Dated August 21, 2026 Auction by StorageTreasures.com Phone (855)722-8853 Auctioneer License: 3112562 SuperStorage (805) 474-4445 Ad to run September 24th, and October 1st, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1961 (09/10/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUNNY RAY EVENTS, 345 Cerro Romauldo Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Kayla Cecena (345 Cerro Romauldo Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kayla Cecena. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-11-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-11-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 3251003290 Title Order No. 95532452 APN: 012-261-026 Property Address: 2369 Rough Road, Bradley, CA 93426

www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/ anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estatetransfers and https://www.fincen. gov/rre-faqs#D_5 NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 3251003290. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 3251003290 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. When submitting funds for a bid subject to Section 2924m, please make the funds payable to “Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Holding Account”. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. SUNRISE ASSESSMENT SERVICES, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 08/24/2026 Sunrise Assessment Services, Inc. 7844 Madison Avenue, Suite 145 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Phone: (916) 961-0374 Sale Line: (916) 939-0772 Wendy Palacios, Assessment Lien Specialist NPP0493605 To: NEW TIMES PUB: 09/10/2026, 09/17/2026, 09/24/2026

T.S. No.: 26-41004 A.P.N.: 068-275-002 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (949) 776-4697 or visit this Internet Web site https://prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 26-41004. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (949) 776-4697, or visit this internet website https://prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2641004 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide information, documentation and/ or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed upon sale will be issued for covered transfers. The Buyer may be required to pay charges associated with the gathering and reporting of information to FinCEN. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/ anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estatetransfers and https://www.fincen. gov/rre-faqs#D_5 Date: 9-21-2026 Vylla Solutions, LLC 500 N. State College Blvd., Suite 1030 Orange, CA 92868 Automated Sale Information: (949) 776-4697 or https://prestigepostandpub.com/ for NON-SALE information: 888313-1969 LaTedran Franklin, Trustee Sales Specialist PPP #26-010359 September 24, October 1, & 8, 2026.

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 11/13/2025. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/06/2026 at 11:00 AM In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 11/13/2025 as Instrument No. 2025035028 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California, property owned by: RICHARD A. DUMOUCHELLE AND JANIS K. DUMOUCHELLE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state of federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.) At: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID RECORDED NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 2369 Rough Road, Bradley, CA 93426 A.P.N.: 012-261-026 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $10,175.92 Estimated Accrued Interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Homeowner’s Association, Oak Shores Community Association, under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE §5715(b), THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION WHICH MAY BE EXERCISED ON OR BEFORE THE END OF THE 90TH DAY FOLLOWING THE FORECLOSURE SALE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide information, documentation and/ or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed upon sale will be issued for covered transfers. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at https://

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1969 (09/10/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as LOUD LITTLE SPICES, 425 Fairview Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Made to Matter LLC (425 Fairview Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Made to Matter LLC, Sunni Vogel, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-11-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0911-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1970 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as LIFE STAGES PLANNING, 2649 Orville Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Patrick Sparks (2649 Orville Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual / Patrick Sparks. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-14-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-14-2031. September 17, 24, October 1, & 8, 2026

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

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1971 (N/A) New Filing

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

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1975 (09/11/2026) New Filing

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1986 (N/A) New Filing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2012 (09/18/2026) New Filing

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as BZ DESIGN BUILD, 605 Lawrence Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-5613. San Luis Obispo County. Brett Zika (605 Lawrence Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 934015613). This business is conducted by An Individual / Brett Zika. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0915-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 09-15-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

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

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

LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

FILE NO. 2026-2017 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as WILD LILY FLORAL STUDIO, 1445 Prefumo Canyon Road, #4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Lily Anna Jaynes (1445 Prefumo Canyon Road, #4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Lily Ann Jaynes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-21-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0921-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

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

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FILE NO. 2026-2000 (04/28/1997) New Filing

The following person is doing business as LIONSTONE INTERNATIONAL, 4915 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. MPBS Operations LLC (4915 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / MPBS Operations LLC, Josh Baker, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-15-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0915-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1987 (09/15/2026) New Filing

LEGAL NOTICES

FILE NO. 2026-2013 (N/A) New Filing

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

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE Government Code Section 40804 requires that the City publish summarized financial data in a newspaper of general circulation. Presented below is the financial information of the City of Arroyo Grande: CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE All City Funds For the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025 City-Wide Fund Balance 6/30/2024

Revenues

Expenditures

City-Wide Fund Balance 6/30/2025

$ 29,356,467

$ 36,427,453

$ 38,325,982

$ 27,457,938

The City’s financial records for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 are available for inspection at City Hall located at 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, California. For additional information please contact Megan Schotborgh, Interim Administrative Services Director. September 24, 2026

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 695 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Atascadero City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 695. The primary provisions of the Ordinance are as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the levy of special taxes in Community Facilities District no. 2005-1 (public services), including certain annexation territory. The Ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council on September 22, 2026, by the following roll call vote: AYES:

Council Members, Funk, Newsom, Peek, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz and Mayor Bourbeau NOES: None ABSENT: None A complete copy of the Ordinance is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California. DATED: September 22, 2026 S/ Alyssa Slater, Deputy City Clerk PUBLISH: September 24, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HOUSING AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT PROPOSALS FOR SECTION 8 PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS The Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO) will accept requests for Section 8 Project Based Vouchers (PBV) funding for low-income affordable housing projects. HASLO estimates assistance for up to 8 units will be available. All types and unit sizes will be considered, but the annual income for the tenant(s) must be at or below 60% of area median income (AMI), as adjusted for family size. All Federal requirements apply to PBV assistance, including, but not limited to Fair Housing, Nondiscrimination, and equal opportunity. The Request for Proposals (RFP) information, application, and selection process can be found on our website at www. haslo.org or by contacting the project manager. To qualify, the project(s) must meet the criteria within the RFP and be located within the City of Paso Robles. The proposals submission deadline is October 8, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT. Submission includes one electronic copy sent to Matt Leal – Project Manager mleal@haslo.org. If you have any questions, Matt can also be reached at (805) 391-1063. September 24, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 47 LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Robert K. Ellis dba Gemini Framing and DOES 1 through 20 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: Homer T. Hayward Lumber Co., a California Corporation CASE NUMBER: 26CV0271

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Farmer & Ready 1254 Marsh Street, PO Box 1443 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 805-541-1626 Date: 04/29/2026 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk, Matthew Zepeda Money, Deputy Clerk September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

Public Notice SLO Tow LIEN SALE: 16-MAZD License: 8EEH589 / CA Vin: JM1GJ1U52G1445061 LIEN SALE: 04-JEEP License: 6CBB398 / CA Vin: 1J8GL48K14W184735 to be sold at 10:00 am on 10/6/2026 @ 34 South St San Luis Obispo, CA September 24, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0556

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

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

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

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0576

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

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

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

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0362 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Tara Michele Winsor by H.S. Winsor and W.E. Winsor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Tara Michele Winsor to PROPOSED NAME: Sloane Isabel Winsor THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 4, 2026, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 9, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-2030 (09/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as PARKSIDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 711 12th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. RCA Properties, Inc. (711 12th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / RCA Properties, Inc., Jeanette Lopez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-22-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 09-22-2031. September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 2026

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

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

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Meathead Mini Storage located at 3600 S Higuera St San Luis Obispo CA 93401 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 10/3/2026 at 10:00 AM. Ruben Arguijo; Graeme Lowry. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. September 17 & 24, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV0546 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Breanna Benko-Nicholson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Breanna Benko-Nicholson to PROPOSED NAME: Vanessa Marie Nicholson THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 29, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: August 10, 2026 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

Classifieds

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

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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on October 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers 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 a 3-story multi-family residential development with 28 units; 2 ADUs; 14 parking spaces; removal of 27 trees with a re-planting plan; and a fence height exception to allow a fence and wall combo of approximately 7.5 feet and 11.5 feet in height where 6 feet and 9 feet are allowed. The project includes a 20% density bonus with concessions / waivers for reduced parking, a height increase, and reduced tree replanting requirement. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA). Project Address: 2932 Augusta Street; Case #: ARCH-0464-2023, AFFH-06202025, & TREE-0561-2025; Zone: R-4; Frankie and Frank Ciano, owner/applicant. Contact: Mallory Patino – (805) 783-7704 – mpatino@slocity.org The Architectural Review Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. An action of the Architectural Review Commission is typically a recommendation to the City’s Community Development Director, Planning Commission or City Council, and therefore is not final. Please note that any court challenge related to the recommendation on this item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence received prior to the public hearing. 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/mayor-and-city-council/ agendas-and-minutes. Please call The Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. September 24, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project: A request for a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (P26-0099/ PCN 26-03) for Type 40 (On-Site Beer) ABC license for alcohol sales and consumption accessory to indoor recreation to be located at 617 12th Street (APN:009-036-013)

Applicant:

Brad Daugherty

Location:

617 12th Street (APN 009-036-013)

CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378 Hearing Date:

The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on October 6th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

Residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/ youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide public comment via phone and/or to listen to the meeting. If calling in and listening, press *1 at any point to speak to the call screener if needed. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting and remain open throughout the meeting to ensure the opportunity to comment on each item heard by the City Council, other than brief reports and announcements by staff or the City Council. Written public comments can be submitted via email to CityClerk@prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the City Clerk, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the City Council. Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970. September 24, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026, 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-25-0006 Address: 284 N 14th Street Applicant: NE Prop LLC Description: A request by NE Prop LLC for a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (Tract 3242) and Development Permit to construct 14 residential townhomes. The project also includes a request for a Modification to Standards to reduce the minimum ground-floor floor-toceiling height from 10 to 9 feet. The project will result in the demolition of two existing residences, three accessory structures, and development of the entire lot with associated on- and off-site improvements and utilities. (APN: 060-176-055). Environmental Determination: The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 32, Section 15332: Infill Development Projects) from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000 et seq.). The project consists of the development of a 14-unit residential project on an infill lot and is consistent with applicable policies and development standards within the High Density (R3) zone. The site is less than five acres, has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species, and is located within City limits with full access to existing utilities and public services. Technical analyses prepared for the project, including the Soils Report and the City’s Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Analysis, did not identify any potentially significant impacts or conditions that would preclude use of the Class 32 exemption. Based on the site characteristics, project scale, and results of these studies, the project would not result in significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. 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, September 24, 2026

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

Project Description:

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given, pursuant to California Government Code Section 25350 and Government Code Section 6063, that the County of San Luis Obispo intends to acquire approximately 4.28 acres of real property from Chevron Land and Development Company, a Delaware corporation located within the unincorporated portion of the County between Morro Bay and Cayucos described as “Lot 6W (APN: 065-022-009) (“Subject Property”). The purchase price is One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000). Funding of the purchase price includes funds from fundraising efforts by the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo and Cayucos Land Conservancy. The County Board of Supervisors will consider the proposed acquisition of the property at a regular meeting of the Board occurring in the Board Chambers, County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Shaun Cooper, Assistant Director, with the County of San Luis Obispo, Parks and Recreation Department, (805) 781-4388. DATED: September 3, 2026 MATTHEW PONTES, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk September 10, 17, & 24, 2026

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to attend a public hearing on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings may be viewed remotely on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at www. youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to emailcouncil@slocity.org. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: • The City Council will receive and file the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) 2025-26 Annual Report, as recommended by the SLO TBID Board, and consider the adoption of a resolution of intent to levy and collect TBID assessments in fiscal year 2026-27 at the same rate (2%) as 2025-26. For more information, contact Jacqui ClarkCharlesworth, Tourism & Community Promotions Manager, of the City’s Administration Department at (805) 781-7216 or by email, jclark@slocity.org The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the items listed above. If you challenge the proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Council Agenda Reports for this meeting will be available for review one week in advance of the meeting date on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www.slocity.org/ government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-andminutes. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 7817114 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube. com/CityofSanLuisObispo. Teresa Purrington City Clerk September 24, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing in the Arroyo Grande City Council Chamber located at 215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, to consider the following item: Recommendation for General Plan Amendment 21-001 for the Comprehensive Update of the General Plan and Climate Action Plan, and Certification of the Program Environmental Impact Report. The Planning Commission will discuss comprehensive updates to the City’s General Plan and Climate Action Plan (CAP) and the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project and make a recommendation to the City Council. The project updates all existing General Plan elements, except for the Housing Element, creates a new Health and Equity Element, and incorporates healthy communities strategies throughout the document. The update to the existing CAP, adopted in 2013, includes actions and measures to reduce the community’s fair share of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and help mitigate the impacts of climate change in accordance the State’s climate goals and sustainability mandates. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Community Development Department has prepared a Program EIR, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15168, to evaluate the environmental effects of the implementation of the updated General Plan, CAP, and upcoming development code update. The EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan Update will result in significant and unavoidable impacts to Agricultural Resources, Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Noise. As an advisory body to the City Council, the Planning Commission may make a recommendation to Council based on the draft EIR pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines 15025(c). 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 City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed live on the City’s Website. Jessica Matson, City Clerk September 24, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHO:

San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission

WHEN: Thursday, October 8, 2026 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 by Monarch Dunes LLC to amend the Monarch Dunes Specific Plan to increase the allowable lot coverage for single-family attached dwellings as outlined in Section 2.3.7 (Residential SingleFamily Standards 4,000-5,500 sf lots) from 54% to 65% or 2,970 square feet, whichever is less. (County File Number: LRP202600006). County File Number: LRP2026-00006 Assessor Parcel Number: Various Supervisorial District: District 4 Date Authorized: August 4, 2026 Project Manager: Jacob Hughes Recommendation: BOS Approval

WHERE: The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, 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: A copy of the staff report will be available on the Planning Department website, www.sloplanning.org. You may contact Jacob Hughes, Planner, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781-4118 or at jahughes@co.slo.ca.us. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered is the environmental determination that the project is consistent with Final and Subsequent Environmental Impact Reports (SCH #95031020 and SCH #2001031063) under CEQA, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 15162. A Notice of Consistency with Previous Environmental Impact Report has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (ED26-0121). **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: September 9, 2026 YSABEL EIGHMY, SECRETARY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION September 24, 2026

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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT A hearing to consider a request by Chris Knauer for a Conditional Use Permit (N-DRC2026-00005) and Tentative Parcel Map (N-SUB2025-00066 / CO 25-0052) to subdivide existing 1.36-acre Lot 69 into four parcels of approximately 11,257 square feet, 15,355 square feet, 15,257 square feet, and 17,571 square feet in gross area for the purpose of sale and/or development. The 5.32-acre project site also includes existing 3.96-acre Lot 70, which would be retained and encumbered by a perpetual open space easement. An additional 0.05 acre within proposed Parcels 3 and 4 would be included in the open space dedication, for a total of approximately 4.01 acres. Proposed development would result in approximately 0.83 acre of disturbance, including 1,300 cubic yards of cut and 1,300 cubic yards of fill. The proposed subdivision design includes a private access road and onsite drainage improvements. The project is within the Residential Suburban and Open Space land use categories and is located within the San Luis Bay Estates, in the San Luis Bay Inland Sub Area North of the San Luis Obispo Planning Area. Also to be considered is the determination that no further environmental review is required pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and that the project may rely on the previously certified EIR for the San Luis Bay Estates Master Development Plan (ED80-90), as augmented by the June 1990 addendum addressing Phases II and III (ED 26-0115) County File Number: N-SUB2025-00066 Supervisorial District: District 3 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 076-189-005, -006 Date Accepted: 5/8/2026 WHERE The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers,1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Lane Sutherland, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-788-9470. Ysabel Eighmy Secretary Planning Commission September 24, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING PLANNING COMMISSION WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT Hearing to consider request by Dennis Moresco for a Conditional Use Permit (N-DRC2026-00011) for the construction of a 5,568 square foot construction contractor office building on a vacant 17,860 square foot parcel. The building will be utilized to accommodate offices, conferences rooms, an employee kitchen, and storage of building materials, and construction plans. The project is located within the Multiple Use Code land use category about 450 square feet east of Ramada Drive at Bison Court Road in the Community of Templeton. The project site is within the Salinas River Sub-area of the North County Planning Area. The Environmental Coordinator finds that the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Tract Map 2536 (ED 03-152) is adequate for the purposes of compliance with CEQA because no substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revision of the previous Negative Declaration, no substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstance under which the project is undertaken which will require major revision of the previous Negative Declaration, and no new information of substantial importance has been identified which was not known at the time that the previous Negative Declaration was adopted. County File Number: N-DRC2026-00011 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 040-152-004 Date Accepted: 8/13/2026 WHERE The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers,1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Elizabeth Moreno, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600. Ysabel Eighmy Secretary Planning Commission September 24, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 2027 ACTION PLAN – NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services, Homeless Services Division, announces the release of the 2027 Action Plan Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The NOFA and all related materials are available at slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrants. Application Portal Opening The Neighborly Software Portal will open for submissions on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Available Funding A full list of available grant programs and eligible uses is provided in the NOFA. Applicants are encouraged to review all requirements and activity descriptions on the website prior to submitting an application. Eligible Applicants Eligible entities include: • Private nonprofit organizations • Private for‑profit organizations (economic development activities only) • Governmental agencies (including public housing authorities and special districts) • Units of general local government participating in the Urban County program For detailed information on eligible activities, visit slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrants. Application Deadline All applications must be submitted no later than Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Public Input Opportunity – Community Development Needs Assessment Community members are invited to participate in a virtual Needs Assessment Survey to help prioritize goals established by the Board of Supervisors on April 8, 2025, within the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan. The survey is available at slocounty.gov/CommunityDevelopment. September 24, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING PLANNING COMMISSION WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT Hearing to consider a request by San Luis Coastal Unified School District for a Development Plan / Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2026-00001) to allow for the redevelopment of the Baywood Elementary School and associated site improvements and appurtenances. Redevelopment would include partial demolition, replacement, and relocation of classrooms and other facilities that are consolidated on the west side of the site to the east side of the site, while playfields and game courts on the east side of the site would be relocated to the west side of the site. The project would result in an area of disturbance of approximately 7.4 acres on an approximately 8-acre site, including approximately 21,000 cumulative cubic yards of cut and fill. The project is located within the Public Facilities land use category, located at 1330 9th Street, within the community of Los Osos. The site is in the Estero Planning Area of the Coastal Zone. Also to be considered is the environmental determination. The Environmental Coordinator finds that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Reports (FEIRs) are adequate for the purposes of compliance with CEQA because no substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revision of the previously certified FEIRs, no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstance under which the project is undertaken which will require major revision of the previously certified FEIRs, and no new information of substantial importance has been identified which was not known at the time that the previous FEIRs were certified. County File Number: C-DRC2026-00001 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 038-221-001 Date Accepted: 3/20/2026 WHERE The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers,1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Mason Denning, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-1298. 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 Commission September 24, 2026

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The San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 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 ITEM: • 2026-27 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion High Impact Grant Funding Recommendation: This is a public hearing to solicit comments on the Human Relations Commission Review Subcommittee grant funding recommendations for the 202627 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion High Impact Grant. Staff will provide a brief description of the grant, including details of the grant process, funding areas and requirements, and then review the subcommittee 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/mayor-and-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. September 24, 2026

County of San Luis Obispo Off-Highway Vehicle License In-Lieu Fees Fund Competitive Grant Announcement The County of San Luis Obispo announces a competitive grant process to distribute approximately $83,000 of Off- Highway Vehicle In-Lieu fees. These funds are available to public agencies and non-profit organizations July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029. These funds are generated by off-highway vehicle registrations and are distributed by the State of California to counties based on off-highway vehicle use. Vehicle Code section 38230 and 38240 which requires Off-Highway Vehicle In-Lieu Fee funds be applied to projects that are related to off-highway vehicle use and consistent with the uses identified in Public Resources Code 5090.50: Maintenance, operation, planning or development of off-highway trails and facilities associated with offhighway vehicles: Ecological restoration or repair of damage caused by off-highway vehicles:

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1174 N.S. Notice is hereby given that at its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2026, the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles adopted the following ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 1174 N.S. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 (BEECHWOOD - FACILITIES), COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO.1 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 THEREOF WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles, California (the “City Council”), has initiated proceedings, held a public hearing, conducted an election and received a favorable vote from the qualified electors authorizing the levy of special taxes in City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood - Facilities), County of San Luis Obispo, State of California (the “District”) and in Improvement Area No. 1 and Improvement Area No. 2 thereof (each, an “Improvement Area” and together, the “Improvement Areas”), all as authorized pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982,” being Chapter 2.5, Part 1. Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”). This community facilities district shall hereinafter be referred to as the City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 20261 (Beechwood - Facilities), County of San Luis Obispo, State of California. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. This City Council does, by the passage of this ordinance, authorize the levy of special taxes on taxable properties located in Improvement Area No. 1 and Improvement Area No. 2, of the District pursuant to the applicable Rate and Method of Apportionment as set forth in Appendix A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (each, a “Rate and Method”). Section 2. This City Council, acting as the legislative body of the District, is hereby further authorized, by resolution, to annually determine the special tax to be levied within each of the Improvement Areas for the current tax year and all future tax years; provided, however, the special tax to be levied shall not exceed the maximum special tax authorized to be levied pursuant to the applicable Rate and Method. Section 3. To the extent possible, the special taxes herein authorized to be levied shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem property taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure, sale, and lien priority in case of delinquency as applicable for ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, the District may, by resolution, elect to collect the special taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations. Section 4. Direction to the County: The County of San Luis Obispo Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector is hereby directed to place the special taxes identified in Exhibit “A” attached hereto on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 property tax roll along with the ordinary ad valorem property taxes. Section 5. The City Council hereby authorizes the total amount of the charge, which includes applicable County of San Luis Obispo administrative and processing fees, to be placed on the San Luis Obispo County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector annual tax roll and collected in the same manner as ordinary property taxes. Section 6. The special taxes authorized to be levied shall be secured by the lien imposed pursuant to Section 3114.5 and 3115.5 of the California Streets and Highways Code, which lien shall be a continuing lien and shall secure each levy of the special taxes. The lien of the special tax shall continue in force and effect until the special tax obligation is prepaid, permanently satisfied, and canceled in accordance with law or until the special tax ceases to be levied by the City Council. Section 7. This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance, or a summary of it, to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on September 1, 2026, and passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles on the 15th day of September, 2026 by the following vote: AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal , Hamon Date: September 24, 2026 Melissa Martin City Clerk

Law enforcement entities and related equipment directly related to off-highway vehicle use: and Education on off-highway motor vehicle safety, environmental responsibility and respect for private property or provide safety programs associated with off-highway motor vehicle recreation. The grant applications must be complete and submitted by October 30, 2026 Please submit one hard copy of the application and one electronic version to: County of San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation Department Attn: Off-Highway Vehicles In-lieu Fund Grant Administrator 145 Prado Road San Luis Obispo, Ca. 93408 For additional information contact Elizabeth Kavanaugh at: (805) 781-4089, or ekavanaugh@co.slo.ca.us September 24, 2026

San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission 1042 Pacific Street, Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Telephone: (805)781-5795 Notice of Public Hearing – October 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers County Government Center 1055 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Hearing Item: Sphere of Influence Amendment & Annexation No. 1 to Shandon San Juan Water District (Kylix Vineyards LP and Dimello LP Properties) | LAFCO No. 1-R-24 Hearing Notice: Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will consider the proposed Sphere of Influence (SOI) Amendment and Annexation to the Shandon San Jaun Water District (SSJWD). The proposed SOI and annexation area is approximately 3,957-acres located along Truesdale Road and Shell Creek Road in rural Shandon, Assessor Parcel Numbers 037-301-020, 037-301-025, 037-301026, 037-301-007, 037-321-001, 037-331-015, and 037-331-016. This proposal would facilitate the transfer of Groundwater Sustainability Agency authority from the County of San Luis Obispo to the SSJWD. LAFCO is the Lead Agency for the purpose of complying with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and will consider a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15320 and CEQA General Rule Exemption Section 15061(b)(3). The Staff Report will be available on the LAFCO website by Thursday, October 8, 2026. You may submit comments via email to mbing@slo.lafco. ca.gov, mail written comments to 1042 Pacific St, Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or provide public comment in person during the public hearing. If you have questions, please contact: LAFCO 805-781-5795 or mbing@slo.lafco.ca.gov September 24, 2026

FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 24

PUBLISHED NOTICE INVITING BIDS RIVERSIDE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS FROM 17TH TO 21ST STREET PROJECT NO. 22-34 SEALED BIDS will be received by the Public Works Administration, or designee, of the City of El Paso de Robles until Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for the Riverside Avenue Improvements from 17th to 21st Street, DPW Project No. 22-34. Please be certain that any bid submitted is sealed and addressed and noted as follows: City of El Paso de Robles Public Works Administration 4305 Second Wind Way Paso Robles, CA 93446 Sealed Bid for Riverside Avenue Improvements from 17th to 21st Street, DPW Project No. 22-34 Following the closure of the bid submittal period, bids will be publicly opened and read for performing work as follows: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project known as Riverside Avenue Improvements from 17th to 21st Street, DPW Project No. 22-34, according to drawings and specifications prepared by the City of El Paso de Robles and according to the Contract Documents. The work shall include, but is not limited to, lowering and raising of utilities, monument perpetuation, dig-out repairs, placement of HMA leveling and surface course, key cut tapers and striping, and installing fiber conduits and manholes. Contractor to provide all necessary work plans, permits, and inspections necessary, all as shown on the plans and/or as specified herein. Project is to be completed within forty (40) WORKING days from the date specified in the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall pay to the City of El Paso de Robles the sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00), for each and every CALENDAR day’s delay in finishing the work in excess of the working day completion time. PLEASE NOTE: GRINDINGS MAY BE TRANSPORTED TO THE PASO ROBLES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT SITE, PER ATTACHMENT B. The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which went into effect on January 1, 2024, and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb. ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/off-roaddiesel/appa-1. pdf Bidders are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the duration of the Project. Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors’ most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein may render the Bid non-responsive. Copies of the Bid Documents are now on file and available for public inspection at Public Works Department at 4305 Second Wind Way, El Paso de Robles, California. Interested bidders must obtain copies of the documents electronically. The Contract Documents will be available electronically, at no cost, at DemandStar Paso Robles, CA. Use the link DemandStar Paso Robles, CA to navigate to the website for out to bid projects. To download the Bid Documents, the user must register as a user on the site. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to download and print all Bid Documents for review and to verify the completeness of Bid Documents before submitting a bid. Any Addenda will be posted at DemandStar Paso Robles, CA. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check DemandStar Paso Robles, CA on a daily basis through the close of bids for any applicable addenda or updates. DemandStar Paso Robles, CA sends email notifications to ONLY those registered on their website. The City does not assume any liability or responsibility based on any defective or incomplete copying, excerpting, scanning, faxing, downloading or printing of the Bid Documents. Information on DemandStar Paso Robles, CA may change without notice to prospective bidders. The Contract Documents shall supersede any information posted or transmitted by any other vendor besides the City. Bidding procedures are prescribed in the Contract Documents. Each bidder must submit bid security in one of the following forms: cash, cashier’s check payable to City, a certified check payable to City, or a bid bond in the form included with the bid documents, executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to City in an amount equal to at least 10% of the total amount of the bid or proposal. Pursuant to Section 1770, et seq. of the California Labor Code, the successful bidder and all subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, for bids due on or after March 1, 2015, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal for, or enter into a contract to perform work on the Project must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. No bid will be accepted, nor any contract entered into if the bidder is not registered as required by law. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, for monies earned by the Contractor and withheld by City of El Paso de Robles to ensure the performance of the Contract, the Contractor may, at its option, choose to substitute securities meeting the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 22300. All bidders shall be licensed under the provisions of the Business and Professions Code to do the type of work contemplated in the project. In accordance with provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid Class A (General Engineering) License at the time that the bid is submitted. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the bid non-responsive. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, as well as a faithful performance bond, in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The bonds shall be on the forms included in the Contract Documents. City reserves the right to reject any or all bids; to make any awards or any rejections in what it alone considers to be in the best interest of City and waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids. The contract will be awarded, if at all, to the responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid. City will determine the low bid. Date: September 24, 2026 Publication Dates: September 24, 2026 - October 8, 2026

By: Ditas Esperanza P.E. Public Works Chief Engineer

PUBLISHED NOTICE INVITING BIDS VETERAN’S & SENIOR CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 26-13 SEALED BIDS will be received by the Public Works Administration, or designee, of the City of El Paso de Robles until Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for the Veteran’s & Senior Center Roof Replacement, DPW Project No. 2613. Please be certain that any bid submitted is sealed and addressed and noted as follows: City of El Paso de Robles Public Works Administration 4305 Second Wind Way Paso Robles, CA 93446 Sealed Bid for Veteran’s & Senior Center Roof Replacement, DPW Project No. 26-13 Following the closure of the bid submittal period, bids will be publicly opened and read for performing work as follows: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project known as Veteran’s & Senior Center Roof Replacement, DPW Project No. 26-13, according to drawings and specifications prepared by the City of El Paso de Robles and according to the Contract Documents. The work shall include, but is not limited to, removal and replacement of roof materials as shown on the plans and/or as specified herein. Contractor to provide all necessary work plans, permits, and inspections necessary. Project is to be completed within sixty (60) WORKING days from the date specified in the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall pay to the City of El Paso de Robles the sum of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00), for each and every CALENDAR day’s delay in finishing the work in excess of the working day completion time. The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which went into effect on January 1, 2024, and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/ regact/2022/off-roaddiesel/appa-1.pdf Bidders are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the duration of the Project. Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors’ most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein may render the Bid non-responsive. Copies of the Bid Documents are now on file and available for public inspection at Public Works Department at 4305 Second Wind Way, El Paso de Robles, California. Interested bidders must obtain copies of the documents electronically. The Contract Documents will be available electronically, at no cost, at DemandStar Paso Robles, CA. Use the link DemandStar Paso Robles, CA to navigate to the website for out to bid projects. To download the Bid Documents, the user must register as a user on the site. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to download and print all Bid Documents for review and to verify the completeness of Bid Documents before submitting a bid. Any Addenda will be posted at DemandStar Paso Robles, CA. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check DemandStar Paso Robles, CA on a daily basis through the close of bids for any applicable addenda or updates. DemandStar Paso Robles, CA sends email notifications to ONLY those registered on their website. The City does not assume any liability or responsibility based on any defective or incomplete copying, excerpting, scanning, faxing, downloading or printing of the Bid Documents. Information on DemandStar Paso Robles, CA may change without notice to prospective bidders. The Contract Documents shall supersede any information posted or transmitted by any other vendor besides the City. Bidding procedures are prescribed in the Contract Documents. Each bidder must submit bid security in one of the following forms: cash, cashier’s check payable to City, a certified check payable to City, or a bid bond in the form included with the bid documents, executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to City in an amount equal to at least 10% of the total amount of the bid or proposal. Pursuant to Section 1770, et seq. of the California Labor Code, the successful bidder and all subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, for bids due on or after March 1, 2015, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal for, or enter into a contract to perform work on the Project must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. No bid will be accepted, nor any contract entered into if the bidder is not registered as required by law. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, for monies earned by the Contractor and withheld by City of El Paso de Robles to ensure the performance of the Contract, the Contractor may, at its option, choose to substitute securities meeting the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 22300. All bidders shall be licensed under the provisions of the Business and Professions Code to do the type of work contemplated in the project. In accordance with provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid Class C-39, (Roofing) license at the time that the bid is submitted. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the bid non-responsive. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, as well as a faithful performance bond, in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The bonds shall be on the forms included in the Contract Documents. City reserves the right to reject any or all bids; to make any awards or any rejections in what it alone considers to be in the best interest of City and waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids. The contract will be awarded, if at all, to the responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid. City will determine the low bid. Date: Sept 17, 2026 By:Kevin Wells, PMP. Capital Projects Manager Publication Dates: Sept 17, 2026 Sept 24, 2026

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny Homework: Find out about my new book, Enlightenment for Rebels: tinyurl.com/s7s7s7s. ARIES

(March 21-April 19): In the practice of niwaki, Japanese gardeners shape trees so they look both natural and artfully composed. They prune and style the branches to dramatize the tree’s inherent character. Their goal is to collaborate. I recommend you experiment with a similar approach in the coming weeks, Aries. Try partnering with the living processes in your sphere rather than simply imposing your will on them. Ask yourself: What is trying to flourish here? Can I coax out some useful beauty? How can I coordinate my own intelligence with nature’s intelligence?

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Your spirit creatures for the coming weeks are the slow-moving giant tortoises of the Galápagos Islands. They can live for more than a century. They conserve energy, move deliberately, and carry their protection with them. I believe you will benefit from embracing their ways in the coming weeks, Taurus. Refuse to be rushed or pressured, either by others or yourself. Proceed at the precise rate you need to. Your natural strength will thrive through your incremental steadiness. PS: Consider giving yourself a tortoise nickname.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): A master perfumer composes a fragrance in three layers. The top notes are what you smell first. They’re vivid and volatile. The next layer blooms gradually, unfurling the heart notes of the fragrance. Underneath everything are the deep, resinous base notes, which don’t fully reveal themselves for hours and cling longest to the skin. Let this be a metaphor to guide your joys and pleasures in the coming weeks, Gemini. Relish the bright top notes that flare and vanish, but persist long enough for the heart to open, and longer still for the deep base notes to emerge. Gather all the rich delights, not just some.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): It’s hard, scary work for a crab to molt its shell and grow a bigger one. As it waits for its new protection to grow, its soft, tender body is exposed and vulnerable. That’s why it often hides in rock crevices, neither moving nor eating until its armor returns. Your situation, dear Cancerian, isn’t nearly as dire as the poor, defenseless crab’s. But as you power through your own personal molting season, I urge you to enhance your psychic protection. You need to feel extra safe and secure.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Bats navigate by echolocation. They send out sounds and interpret the echoes. But when competing for food, they may also jam each other’s sonar, generating acoustic interference that makes navigation harder for rivals. A similar phenomenon occurs in human populations. Some of the noisy talk we hear is other people’s jamming signals. Consciously or unconsciously, they’re creating interference that may make it harder for us to navigate. Now is a good time for you to learn better how to distinguish between real information and meaningless hubbub. Refine your filters.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Jan Tschichold (1902-1974) was a brilliant typographer who revolutionized graphic design. He left his mark on millions of books. But later in life, he rejected some of his own rules, returning to classical typography and critiquing his earlier work as too rigid. In this spirit, dear Virgo, I will ask you if some of your long-standing rules no longer serve you. Is it possible that some of your own “best practices” may have calcified into unexamined dogma? The coming months will invite productive heresy against your past selves. You’re allowed to contradict your earlier convictions. Hint: Your vigorous evolution requires it.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the 18th century, Libran philosopher Denis Diderot was instrumental in creating the Encyclopédie. It wasn’t the first compendium of the world’s knowledge, but it was the most ambitious and comprehensive. In 28

volumes, it assembled contributions from a large number of writers, including leading figures of the French Enlightenment. Robust collaboration was key to its enduring influence. In the coming weeks, Libra, I’m hoping that you, like Diderot, will be an initiator and facilitator of rich cooperation. Conversations, partnerships, and shared projects could generate insights that none of the participants would have discovered alone. By inviting multiple perspectives into the discussion, you will help cultivate a fertile weave of ideas.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the volcanic seas around Iceland, underwater eruptions sometimes build entirely new islands that rise from the waves as bare, black rock. During the ensuing years, wind and waves and seabirds seed them with life. Mosses, lichens, hardy plants, and nesting birds slowly transform the raw lava into a living shore. I’m rooting for you to instigate a similar process, Scorpio. My prediction: A development that initially seems stark or unfinished could become fertile ground for growth. Your perceptive instincts will recognize possibilities before they are obvious to others. Be patient with beginnings that look raw.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I invite you to achieve minor miracles that will enable you to brag at parties about how you created something out of nothing. Not in a loud, egotistical way, but with a sly glimmer in your eye, as if you’re sharing secrets about how reality can be coaxed into generosity if you approach it with imagination and chutzpah. Yes, dear Sagittarius, I’m ecstatic to inform you that now is a favorable moment to turn scraps into usefulness, boredom into invention, and vague hunches into tangible results. Be alert! Be on the lookout! Scout around for raw materials that have been overlooked or dismissed. Halfabandoned projects? Mercurial inclinations? Fugitive fantasies? Seemingly idle conversations that reveal marvelous glints and gleams? These are examples of the “nothings” you can turn into treasures.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’ve got a rough, tough assignment for you: Dare yourself to be startled by your own exquisite beauty. Be bold and even brazen in appreciating what a marvelous creature you are. Can you summon the necessary audacity? I think you can. Please notice the ways you have underestimated your gifts, minimized your impact, or edited out your brilliance to make others comfortable. Allow yourself to feel the tender shock of recognizing that you’re more interesting and mysteriously compelling than you’ve been trained to believe. PS: This will help you call on even deeper inner resources in the coming weeks.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian writer Virginia Woolf was a fount of interesting ideas. Sometimes she pushed her active mind to track them down and capture them, but on other occasions, she enjoyed gathering gems that arrived as her imagination wandered and drifted. These “moments of being” provided her with small treasures while she was walking in nature, taking a bath, or doing nothing in particular. I believe that you are now primed to experience many such pleasurable eruptions of insight. In the coming weeks, pauses and lulls and intermissions will open unexpected portals.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): For the low price of $199, I could expertly dispel that annoying curse you’ve been lugging around. But I would feel sleazy taking your cash when you are fully capable of zapping the curse yourself. So instead, I will recommend that you perform the banishing ritual, then write yourself a check for $199. Here’s how. Step 1: Visualize an object that represents the curse. Imagine hurling it into a beach bonfire and watching it burn. Step 2: Bring to mind a person you believe contributes to the curse. Envision a rope that ties the two of you together, waist to waist. Then imagine yourself revving up a chainsaw, slicing through the binding, and declaring, “You have no power over me!” Step 3: Roll on the floor as you laugh and cry tears of giddy release. ∆

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