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al Poly may have started a little earlier this year thanks to its conversion from quarters to semesters, but we’re still putting out our Student Guide at the same time we do every year! Early September. This year, you can find stories about BACK ON CAMPUS As the school year gets under budget cuts impacting Cal Poly new way, our annual Student students’ ability to provide care Guide highlights health, eats, and a Metallica grant. to communities in need [6], a program that enables high school students to see what attending Cal Poly might be like [8], three hole-in-the-wall food spots that are delicious and affordable [10], and the Metallica grant that helps fund firefighter education at Allan Hancock College [12]. In addition, read about a different, retro kind of portrait studio [28] and a local social media influencer who’s all about his belly [35].

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Arroyo Grande and Atascadero support Paso Robles’ ambulance service proposal

raction for an alternative service to San Luis Ambulance is steadily gaining steam among cities in San Luis Obispo County. Backed by all city managers and the county Fire Chiefs Association, a proposed “public-private partnership” model led by Paso Robles and involving the cities is poised to appear before the county. “[The Alliance model] allows a county board of supervisors to contract with a fire agency, which then subcontracts with a qualified private ambulance provider to support the delivery of emergency medical services,” Paso Robles City Manager Chris Huot said. “This is not based on a predetermined conclusion that one provider is best. The county’s competitive process will allow the Alliance and other qualified providers to present their proposed service models for objective evaluation.” The SLO County Board of Supervisors greenlit the request for proposals process last October after a fire chiefs, mayors, city managers, and community members complained about long response times and working in an outdated system. Paso Robles’ proposal challenges the 80-year service monopoly held by San Luis Ambulance. The competitive bidding process will award the ambulance services contract to the most costeffective emergency medical service that best serves residents. Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, and Atascadero expressed support for Paso Robles’ proposal by adopting resolutions. SLO and Grover Beach city councils will consider the resolution of support at future meetings. Morro Bay City Council unanimously voted against adopting the resolution at its Sept. 8 meeting. The Arroyo Grande and Atascadero city councils discussed the resolution that day too. Leadership and employees from San Luis Ambulance urged council members at all three meetings to decline adoption. “Will this proposal actually improve emergency medical services in Arroyo Grande? Will it put more ambulances on the street? Will it improve response times? Will it improve patient care, and will it be a better value for the community?” San Luis Ambulance Operations Manager Kris Strommen asked at the Arroyo Grande meeting. “I don’t believe the evidence provided in the packet demonstrates that it will.” In a letter to Arroyo Grande and Atascadero, San Luis Ambulance President Justin Kelton said calling the Alliance model “local” and “community-

FILE COURTESY PHOTO BY DAVE WOOD based” isn’t entirely accurate because it would subcontract ambulance operations to national ambulance company American Medical Response (AMR). San Luis Ambulance stressed its regional identity to city officials. “The resolution also says it will foster strong local partnerships and community-based [emergency medical services],” General Manager Chris Javine told the Atascadero City Council. “But when the day-to-day NOT GIVING UP Despite facing repeated complaints about long response ambulance operations times, San Luis Ambulance wants to remain the emergency service provider for are subcontracted SLO County—with the company urging city officials to reconsider support for a to [AMR], a large “public-private partnership.” national corporation headquartered in Texas, continuously evaluate response performance, call it’s hard to see it as a truly local EMS partnership.” demand, unit availability, geographic coverage, Javine reminded Atascadero that the Alliance staffing, equipment, training, and overall system model doesn’t exist yet and so, it could be risky capacity. to implement. San Luis Ambulance Paramedic “Because the Alliance would be governed by local Field Supervisor and longtime Atascadero resident public agencies, its decisions, finances, contracts, Nate Otter added that the company cares about and performance would be subject to public the community, often donating ambulances and transparency and accountability requirements, sponsoring local events. including open meetings, public records, public Although cities adopted the resolution of support, budgeting, and audits,” he said. “This level of public it doesn’t mean they’re joining the Alliance model disclosure generally does not apply to a private yet. Details like the cost of providing services under ambulance provider operating independently.” the Alliance model and the consequence if a city He added that past efforts to encourage San Luis later decides to pull out of the agreement must still Ambulance to implement improvements have been be worked out. unsuccessful. But that could change thanks to the Ultimately, the decision about who wins the county’s upcoming request for proposals process service contract rests with the county. that would set updated performance standards and Atascadero City Councilmembers Seth Peek service requirements. and Heather Newsom didn’t support Paso Robles’ “If [San Luis Ambulance] is selected through the efforts, but most city leaders from Arroyo Grande competitive process, it would operate under these and Atascadero agreed that it was time to look at a new expectations for modernizing ambulance new way to serve the public. service delivery throughout San Luis Obispo “To have a contract out for 80 years without County,” Huot said. “Regardless of the provider rebidding it, that does not sit well with me,” ultimately selected, the RFP presents an important Atascadero Mayor Charles Bourbeau said at the opportunity to move beyond a decades-old service meeting. “It’s wise to go to the next step and see how model and establish a more modern, responsive, things shake out from there.” transparent, and accountable countywide Paso Robles City Manager Huot told New Times ambulance system.” ∆ that if the Alliance model is selected, it would —Bulbul Rajagopal

New law allows county to consider swimming at Santa Margarita Lake

County officials estimate summer 2027 is the earliest that could happen, and several regulatory, financial, and operational questions remain unresolved. “This is an exciting possibility for Santa Margarita Lake, but there is still a lot of work ahead of us,” Public Works Director John Diodati said in a statement. “Protecting drinking water and public safety will remain our first priorities.” Santa Margarita Lake, also known as Salinas Reservoir, is part recreation area and part drinkingwater infrastructure. Water stored behind the dam is transported through the Cuesta Tunnel and treated by the city of San Luis Obispo before reaching customers. “California has historically restricted body contact in many reservoirs used as drinking-water supplies, reflecting limitations of earlier water-treatment technology,” the county stated in a press release. “Modern treatment systems, however, can safely treat

For decades, visitors to Santa Margarita Lake have been able to boat across it, paddle through it, and fish from it. They just couldn’t jump in. A new state law could change that as early as next summer, opening one of San Luis Obispo’s drinking-water reservoirs to swimming and other forms of body-contact recreation. But before the first swimmer hits the water, some residents are pushing the county to keep the lake off-limits. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1253 on Aug. 31, removing a long-standing state restriction on body contact at Santa Margarita Lake and giving San Luis Obispo County the authority to consider allowing it. The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, but it does not automatically open the reservoir to swimming.

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water from reservoirs where body contact occurs. Nacimiento Lake and Lopez Lake both allow body contact while serving as drinking-water sources.” The city’s existing treatment system uses processes that meet state and federal standards for treating water from reservoirs where body contact occurs, according to the county. Santa Margarita Lake, however, will still require specific approval from the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water, along with additional water testing and reporting required under SB 1253. State Sen. John Laird, who authored the countysponsored legislation, said those advances make it possible to expand recreation without sacrificing water quality. “Santa Margarita Lake is an incredible public resource, and advances in water treatment mean we can safely allow people to enjoy more of what the lake has to offer,” said Laird in a statement. “SB 1253 expands NEWS continued page 5

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recreational opportunities for residents and visitors while maintaining the safeguards needed to protect our drinking water.” But the prospect is already generating opposition. Cal Poly student Oliver Tostado launched a petition following the bill’s signing asking the county to “stop, delay, restrict, and decline implementation” of swimming and expanded body-contact recreation. “This is not a petition against people enjoying the outdoors,” the petition states. “It is a petition to protect Santa Margarita Lake from a change that we believe could create unnecessary environmental, financial, wildlife, and public-safety consequences.” The petition calls for environmental and wildlife evaluations, a swimmingand boating-safety assessment, and a public accounting of potential costs before supervisors make a decision. It also raises questions about additional staffing, sanitation, and parking, among other things. As of Sept. 9, the petition has garnered 343 signatures. If supervisors ultimately authorize body contact, staff currently envision lowerimpact recreation such as swimming, paddleboarding, windsurfing, and fishing activities involving body contact, such as float tubes or wading. “This legislation gives us an opportunity to consider something our community has talked about for many years,” Supervisor Heather Moreno said, “but it is important that we do this thoughtfully and responsibly.” —Chloë Hodge

Witnesses say Gaea Powell didn’t rent in AG, changed address before mayoral election

Key witnesses in the election fraud case against one-time Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate Gaea Powell started taking the stand on Sept. 8, kicking off a trial process expected to last two weeks. That day, the jury heard from Powell’s former employer, a digital forensic expert who extracted data from her phones, and the San Luis Obispo County clerk-recorder. Powell, who chose to forgo an attorney and opted to defend herself against nine criminal charges from the SLO County District Attorney’s Office, arrived wheeling a black briefcase and a clear box filled with files. Judge Timothy Covello frequently reminded her not to testify or make declarations during her cross-examination of the witnesses. Covello also temporarily dismissed the jury from the courtroom so he could warn Powell about what she could ask the forensic expert about, telling her that asking about the search warrant on her devices was inappropriate and irrelevant. “He can talk about the data and how he got it,” Covello said. “The person who extracts data from your phone is not competent to talk about the search warrant and how it was [served].” Most of Powell’s questions to witnesses went unanswered due to the prosecution’s objections, which were subsequently sustained by the judge. “You were aware that I was going to be reluctantly running for mayor in 2022?” Powell asked her former employer David Marquis, before Deputy District Attorney Ben Blumenthal objected to it, citing speculation. Powell faces eight felony charges and a

misdemeanor charge for reportedly filing false nomination papers for her candidacy and voting fraudulently during her 2022 and 2024 campaigns for Arroyo Grande mayor. The primary allegation against Powell is that she ran for mayor using an address within Arroyo Grande city limits while residing in an unincorporated part outside city jurisdiction. Powell previously told New Times that she rented two residences during both campaigns—one on Heritage Lane outside city limits where she mainly lived and a rented room on James Way. On Sept. 8, Marquis—who owns the James Way condominium—testified that he never rented to Powell. “You’re using a word that’s inappropriate … ‘rental,’” he told Powell during her crossexamination. “You could use it when I wasn’t there.” Marquis is a doctor who runs the Pismo Beach functional medical practice Pathways to Health. He owned and occasionally lived at the James Way condominium she claimed to have rented a room in. Powell worked for him in a variety of roles, including helping him edit his book, Marquis Method. She has an active civil lawsuit against Marquis, centering on an intellectual property dispute that partly concerns her work on his book. Marquis told the prosecution that he allowed Powell to work on Marquis Method from his condominium. He testified that she never moved in with furniture or clothes. He also said he saw no signs of food being cooked. He added that Powell never paid him rent and there was no formal agreement about her using the room. After examining copies of the combined voter roster and the confidential voter log, County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano testified that Powell changed her registered address from Heritage Lane to James Way in 2022. In 2025, Powell’s voter registration information was changed back to the Heritage Lane address. The prosecution hopes to bring forward several investigators as witnesses as the trial progresses. Powell is yet to decide if she will testify. If the jury finds her guilty, Powell can’t appeal through a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel because she chose to represent herself, according to Assistant DA Eric Dobroth. A conviction could spell significant custody time. “Although the perjury charge carries a potential prison sentence and the other charges substantial county jail time, I think it imprudent to provide a maximum sentence as this is not the type of case where a judge would reasonably impose the maximum sentence or that we would advocate for that,” Dobroth said. —Bulbul Rajagopal

New candidates join Paso Robles mayor, City Council races

Paso Robles voters now have a full slate of choices heading into the November election, with two newcomers joining the race for mayor and a returning candidate challenging the incumbent in the 1st District. Faith Frankel and Chris Rogalla have joined William Britton in the race to succeed Mayor John Hamon, who announced in April that he would not seek reelection after roughly two decades in local government. In the 1st District, incumbent Councilmember Kris Beal faces Linda “Pinky” George, who previously ran for the seat in 2024. The additions round out a Paso Robles

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PHOTO COURTESY CAL POLY WOMEN’S MOBILE HEALTH UNIT INSTAGRAM

BY CHLOË HODGE

Cal Poly mobile health clinic fights to stay on the road

very Tuesday, Cal Poly students used to climb aboard an aging mobile health clinic and head south to Santa Maria and Guadalupe, where they worked alongside medical professionals providing free healthcare to uninsured women. Inside the converted 1998 van, students helped with patient intake, took measurements, entered medical data, and learned firsthand what it means to provide care in an underserved community.

But those weekly trips stopped this summer. After losing much of the grant and donation funding that has kept Cal Poly’s Women’s Mobile Health Unit on the road for nearly a decade, the program cut its community visits from once a week to once a month this past July. “We feel like there is a need for healthcare services in the community. We don’t want to just stop it,” project coordinator Cristina Macedo said. “I’m PHOTO COURTESY CRISTINA MACEDO grateful that we are able to continue, even though it’s only once a month.” The reduction leaves the small program trying to preserve two roles it has developed over the years: providing health care to women who might otherwise go without it and giving Cal Poly students an opportunity to CARE IN MOTION Cal Poly’s Women’s Mobile Health Unit gives learn outside the students hands-on experience providing care to underserved women in Santa Maria and Guadalupe, but funding losses have cut the program’s classroom. weekly trips to once a month.

COMMUNITY CARE Cal Poly students provide preventative services to uninsured women in Santa Maria and Guadalupe through the university’s Women’s Mobile Health Clinic.

The program grew out of a research project nearly nine years ago that found about 26 percent of women in Santa Maria, Guadalupe, and northern Santa Barbara County lacked access to healthcare, particularly during pregnancy, according to Macedo. That need brought the mobile clinic south. Many of its patients work in agriculture and support families but lack the resources to regularly visit a medical provider. Most primarily speak Spanish, while some speak Mixtec, an Indigenous language originating in southern Mexico. The program works

with Herencia Indígena, a Santa Mariabased organization that provides healthcare translation to Mixtec speakers across the Central Coast. Cal Poly owns and manages the mobile unit in collaboration with the SLO Noor Foundation, which provides support including medical policies and the electronic system used to chart patient care. Despite its small footprint, the clinic offers an array of preventive services. Providers MOBILE CLINIC continued page 7

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Cal Poly gives high schoolers a college preview during an exploratory summer program

ne way to put worried minds at ease before the unknown of college is by giving students a sneak peek into the experience. Hundreds of teenagers visited higher education campuses across the country as part of the Summer Springboard program, gaining opportunities to learn about selecting a school, academic majors, and professional life. “Immersion is the key,” Cal Poly Executive Communications Specialist Keegan Koberl said in an email interview with New Times. “Students are not simply sitting in a classroom listening to lectures; they learn something and then do something with it— the Cal Poly approach.” For two weeks in July, high schoolers lived in Cal Poly residence halls and ate at campus dining facilities for the holistic social experience. The smaller setting was designed to give students an opportunity to gain confidence navigating non-academic aspects of campus life. A commuter option was available, too. During school days, teens were busy completing assignments in between listening

to guest speakers and attending field trips. “Beyond their academic courses, students participate in afternoon college-readiness workshops covering public speaking, essay writing, and financial wellness,” Koberl said. “They also meet with admissions officers to discuss their coursework and the college application process.” The program’s goal is to give young students clarity about their interests and allow teens to imagine themselves thriving in college. Previous program participants have eventually decided to attend Cal Poly after high school, Koberl said. To help with program costs, Cal Poly distributes financial aid for Summer Springboard and awards three fully funded scholarships. Commuting to campus is another low-cost option. Cal Poly began its collaboration with Summer Springboard three years ago. Other participating universities include Vanderbilt University, UC Santa Barbara, Georgia Tech, and Yale University. At the Grand Avenue campus, students absorbed information from Cal Poly professors and local professionals in fields

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AN AFTERNOON DOWNTOWN High school students who studied marketing at Cal Poly during the two-week Summer Springboard program visited Hotel San Luis Obispo to learn from the director of sales and marketing, Carolina Ertani (center, in white blazer).

like public health, robotics, sustainability, political science, and business. It was the first summer that Hotel San Luis Obispo served as a site for one of the academic excursions, highlighting Cal Poly’s “learn by doing” philosophy. Roughly a dozen students who were enrolled in a marketing course spent an afternoon at the downtown hotel learning about social media. The hotel’s director of sales and marketing, Carolina Ertani, expressed excitement about exposing the group to hospitality industry marketing. “Sometimes we don’t necessarily think about that. You know, it’s marketing applied to retail, marketing to fashion, to social media, but sometimes the hospitality piece gets a little missed,” Ertani told New Times. “I really wanted the students to be aware that they can pursue that as a real opportunity later on.” During the program, Ertani overviewed the hotel, its fine dining, and the community through her social media strategy. She explained the trend of travelers choosing smaller, family-run accommodations rather than corporate-owned hotels. It was a swift crash course in the ups and downs of marketing for an operation like hers. “Independent hotels don’t have a brand behind, so even more we need to work and make sure that we’re present, that people know about us,” Ertani said. Then, students gave their own presentations about the strengths and weaknesses of the hotel’s online presence. Ertani said she was

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impressed with the quality of their work in such a short amount of time. “They’re so smart,” she said. “They’re very young, very talented. They worked on those projects for one day. … I thought they had worked on them for weeks.” Ertani wanted fresh perspectives from the younger generation that spends a lot of time online. She said they had ideas like getting the property’s Instagram account verified, mixing up the style of Instagram videos, and creating a TikTok page for the hotel in addition to the one for High Bar, the property’s rooftop lounge. Top students earned prizes for the best presentations, and Ertani handed out Hotel San Luis Obispo swag bags and cookies. Though it was the business’s first time hosting Summer Springboard, the director said it won’t be the last. Ertani already has plans for next year’s event, brainstorming about having the class over for lunch or extending the timeline to pack in more activities. “I was really impressed,” Ertani said. “I know they were very happy and excited when we wrapped up the event.” ■ Reach Sun Staff Writer Madison White, from New Times’ sister paper, at mwhite@ santamariasun.com.

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Metallica’s workforce education grant boosts Allan Hancock College’s Fire Academy students

“When I first heard it, I was like, ‘Wait, Metallica, like the band?” first-year Fire Academy student Conner Lee said. “I listen to them all the time in the gym. So it was kind of ironic and funny.” Lee had dreamed of attending the Hancock Fire Academy ever since he learned his father was an alumnus in the ’90s. Hancock receiving $50,000 through the Metallica Scholars Initiative eased the financial stress that could have crept in after being accepted. “It’s just been really helpful not having to coordinate water bottles and books,” Lee said. “That’s a big thing, having to buy books. It helps with tuition and purchasing welding gear. We can do more things, and we have a bigger span of what we can do.” The Metallica Scholars Initiative is the workforce LOOKING THE PART The Fire Academy is in the process of securing a fresh batch of T-shirts bearing the Metallica Scholars Initiative logo education grant

irefighting students at Allan Hancock College get a leg up in their training from an unexpected group of philanthropists—heavy metal legends Metallica. For the second year running, the Santa Maria community college’s Fire Academy won a grant through the Metallica Scholars Initiative, which will cover scholarships and the cost of textbooks, protective gear, and other training materials.

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ENTER FIREMEN Thanks to the Metallica Scholars Initiative, students at Allan Hancock College’s Fire Academy receive scholarships, textbooks, protective gear, and other training materials that make the journey to becoming firefighters easier.

program created by the band’s nonprofit All Within My Hands Foundation and the American Association of Community Colleges. The awards are meant to support relevant job skills training for community college students, reinvest in places that supported Metallica during its recent nationwide tours, and leverage the band’s influence to highlight the significance of career and technical education. The funding program’s debut in 2018 committed $1 million in grants to 10 community colleges around the country. By

2026, the total grant amount surpassed $3 million and supported 93 colleges. Hancock is one of the five California colleges supported by the Metallica Scholars Initiative. The college’s Fire Academy first caught the Metallica nonprofit’s eye in 2025, thanks to the annual Hancock Women’s Fire Camp. The one-day camp is open to all women between 15 and 25 years old. They get to learn real-world skills like rope rescue, hose handling, and fire-service-based fitness FIRE ACADEMY continued page 13

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fitness that Fire Academy students are constantly exposed to. According to Fire Academy Coordinator Leonard Champion, the school’s promotion of the camp on social media led to conversations between Hancock’s grant program staff and the Metallica foundation. “They were impressed with our firstyear data and results, so we were approved for Round 2. … Each year you apply, they tier down a little bit,” he said. “Part of the Metallica foundation’s wish was that we would focus on wildland firefighting, which we do in our academy. Being in California, it makes sense, and we were able to buy some really needed fire equipment.” Last year, the grant money paid for textbooks for all 64 students across the spring and fall classes. They also received $400 scholarships. Students will receive scholarships this year, too, but the amount may vary because of the reduced grant funds. “We’ve got to figure out what other equipment we need to buy,” Champion said. “We’re going to be filling any further gaps that we have in our equipment cache and inventory. But we’re definitely in a better place than we were over a year ago.” Historically, the Fire Academy has faced serious financial hurdles throughout the school year. Unlike the Law Enforcement Academy, where most students have already been hired by police departments that sponsor their training, trainee firefighters must foot their own bills. The cost per student for college units, certificates, gear rentals, equipment, and their uniform totals $4,000, Champion estimated, which is the average for any college fire academy in California. “Some people have families, and they’re having to not work for four months,” he said. “A lot of them have prepared to remove themselves from the workforce because they’re here five days a week, 11 hours a day—that’s allconsuming of your time.” Local fire agencies from San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Lompoc, and other parts of Santa Barbara County help the Fire Academy too. Their donated equipment, like fire engines, air packs, tools, and rope, receives a second life in the hands of the firefighting students. The Metallica grant reinforces the foundation of support. The Fire Academy received the second grant amount just in time for the new school year that started on Aug. 6. Its next task is to place an order for T-shirts bearing the Metallica Scholars insignia and reflecting the eighth year of the grant’s existence. To Champion, Metallica’s involvement is a surreal, full-circle moment. “In high school, that was my band. I went and saw them up in San Francisco in ’89,” he said. “Even if there wasn’t a financial benefit there, just to see somebody of that stature known throughout the world that said, ‘Hey, Allan Hancock … Fire Academy, we support what you’re doing out there. We’re behind what you’re doing with those students and preparing future firefighters,’ is amazing.” ■ Reach New Times Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

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What the fight to save SLO’s theater oak made visible

here is a mature oak on Monterey Street that before this spring many people in San Luis Obispo had walked past without stopping. It stands at the edge of what will become the SLO REP performing arts theater and was caught briefly in a civic argument about how a tree and a building could share the same ground. I got involved in that argument earlier this year. I wrote letters, convened conversations, and prepared proposals. For a while it looked like the tree would simply come down. The situation has continued to develop, a path to preserve the tree is now underway, and what’s emerged in the process is a larger picture than the outcome either way. People came out of nowhere. A donor who had never thought about urban trees before called to ask how she could help. A landscape architect I’d never met sent me research on structural bridging techniques that could have accommodated the tree within the theater footprint. A group of community members pledged actual money and resources to absorb the financial burden that SLO REP couldn’t put on its donors. City staff acknowledged real gaps in prior oversight

while also pointing to existing frameworks for protection. What it took to get all of them into the same conversation was a single friction point and someone willing to sit in the middle of it. That’s not a system. That’s luck. And it means that every time something like this happens, the coordination has to be reinvented from scratch by whoever happens to care enough to show up. The people with experience from the last time are exhausted or gone. The frameworks that were surfaced get submerged again. That’s what struck me most. Not the conflict itself, but what the conflict briefly illuminated: a network of care and knowledge that exists in this county but has no common visibility and struggles for consistent activation. Even with Nextdoor and active social media engagement from civic organizations, the way we receive information has actually built walls between adjacent concerns. Common goals simmer in near isolation. When they do surface, it’s usually through tension. This network of care does continue to exist, especially in this county. It’s just not consistently supported. SLO County has an extraordinary concentration of people doing serious work with the living landscape. Grazers managing hillsides with livestock. Burn associations building fire resilience through prescribed

fire. Tribes holding and revitalizing cultural and ecological knowledge. Watershed stewards. Educators. City staff/natural resource managers. Urban foresters. Seed savers. People who have spent decades learning the particular language of one piece of ground. Many of them can’t rely on a common, unfractured network … even here. And most residents—people who live here because they love this place, who slow down driving past a well-grazed hillside without quite knowing why—often aren’t aware that this community and practice exists the way that it does, let alone how to become part of it. That gap isn’t inevitable. It’s just ineffectively addressed. I’ve spent the last several months working on a few responses to it: a county grazing association currently taking shape as a regional stewardship directory called GrazeSLO and a broader project in development called Commons, which is a living map of how the members of this county are engaging with its land, built in part from what the theater oak made visible. Commons is built around a simple idea. The threshold between most people and the living world around them is no longer determined primarily by knowledge or access, but orientation. People don’t know meaningfully where to look, what to ask, or who to ask it to. They feel the pull of a

place without having language for it yet. Our project is in early development. What exists right now is a first layer equipped with a conversational guide called Navi, named for what she does and for something older than that, who begins building the map through conversation. One question, one thread, one connection at a time. The map itself is what we’re working toward and what Navi is helping us build: not something you consult, but something you move through, that moves with you. But the network it will trace already exists. In the meantime, if you know a significant tree—one that has shaped a block, a yard, a view for decades—we want to know about it. If you work with land in this county in any capacity, we want to find you. If you felt something driving through this landscape recently and didn’t know what to do with it, that feeling is exactly where this starts. You can find us at slocommons.org or reach me directly at subcanopyplanning@ gmail.com. The theater oak on Monterey Street is still standing. What it’s made visible doesn’t have to be temporary. ∆ Nicholas DePaoli is a landscape planner based in SLO County and the founder of Subcanopy Planning. Send a response to letters@newtimesslo.com.

LETTERS Grover Beach has a great volunteer-staffed community library

I recently read the article regarding the delay of the construction of the Arroyo Grande Library (“Slow renovation at the Arroyo Grande Library leaves locals concerned about the wait,” Sept. 3). I am a library patron here in Arroyo Grande and I’m excited about the changes happening there and anxious for the day when it will be finished.

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But I’m also a happy cardthe community library has a delightful children’s room carrying member of the and a young adults collection Grover Beach Community Send us your along with thousands of Library, which is only 2 miles views and opinion to fiction and nonfiction letters@newtimesslo.com. down the road. This library hardcover books. For that is 20 years going strong and true hands-on browsing still so many neighbors don’t experience, this library wins! know of its existence! Some of the folks who The librarians are all volunteers and are were interviewed for the article were sad that delightful; hand-stamping the check-out card their children or grandchildren were going just like I remember in the days of my youth to miss out on the in-library experience, but when I just loved going in to the library to

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search the stacks. They also have an online Storytime with Darlene, the head librarian, on-demand! I am a proud member of this library board and happy to be a part of its mission, to provide a family-friendly public library for the benefit of the community. The library is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays at 240 N. 9th St. in Grover Beach. Linda Griffin Arroyo Grande

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DOWN TO EARTH

BY GIANNA PATCHEN AND ANDREW CHRISTIE

The forest wrecking crew

n Aug. 24, commemorating the annual observation of National Park Week, President Trump proclaimed, “My administration is committed to protecting every acre of our lands.” Four days later, it became clear that this is not true. That’s when the news broke that the Trump administration has been secretly negotiating to give a chunk of Yosemite National Park to a developer (coincidentally a Trump donor) so he can punch a private road through the park to increase the value of his adjacent property. The last time this was tried, the Sierra Club helped defeat it in court. The administration furiously denied the granular reporting of the very detailed story, just as the developer’s attorney was happily confirming it. A few months ago in this column, we discussed the Trump administration’s plan to strike down the federal Roadless Rule—a federal policy that has been protecting 45 million acres of national forest land across 37 states from new road building, logging, mining, and other development for the last 25 years. Many of the roadless areas do have roads; the rule just restricts new roads, particularly those intended for extractive uses. These natural areas provide clean drinking water, critical wildlife habitat, carbon storage, and recreational opportunities across the country. The administration claims that it’s repealing the rule to reduce wildfires, but the truth lies in the Forest Service’s own finding that

building roads in backcountry forests will likely increase wildfires. A peer-reviewed scientific study from The Wilderness Society found that wildfires are four times more likely to start near roads than in roadless areas. The real story becomes even clearer as Trump releases executive orders mandating expansion of timber and energy production and his allies attempt to insert public land selloffs into legislation. Repealing the Roadless Rule is one more way to dismantle protections for wildlife and increase private exploitation of public lands, in service to the administration’s vision of pillaging wildlands. Trump’s interior secretary made it clear that they regard our forests as nothing but financial assets on “the nation’s balance sheet.” When the Roadless Rule was developed 25 years ago, it was informed by a 129-day public comment period, which included more than 600 public meetings. Tribes, local governments, community members, industry, recreation interests, and conservation organizations engaged directly with the Forest Service. Communities had a meaningful opportunity to ask questions, provide testimony, and ensure the administrative record reflected the perspectives of those directly affected. This transparent, accessible public engagement process was essential to maintain public confidence in the Roadless Rule and ensure the agency fully considered the impacts of the proposed policy. In the Trump administration’s rush to repeal

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(Public pressure is already having an impact on the Yosemite land swap deal.) Because your comments help sway decision-makers and create an administrative record that will support legal action. Most importantly, because we honor the generations who safeguarded these forests before us, and we carry a trust responsibility to ensure our children and grandchildren inherit healthy forests. Please submit your comments defending the Roadless Rule to the U.S. Forest Service before 8:59 p.m. on Sept. 21. If you only have five minutes or less to submit comments, please do so at sc.org/RoadlessRule. Find out how to do send a longer comment here: roadless.org/roadless-comments. ∆ Gianna Patchen is chapter organizer for the Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club. Andrew Christie served as chapter director from 2004 to 2023. Send a letter for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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The reluctant attorney

ot to kick a gal while she’s down, but the election fraud trial of Gaea Powell is a masterclass in why no one should ever try to defend themselves over having a lawyer appointed to them. I’m starting to wonder if this resident of rural Arroyo Grande whose confidence in her own greatness started to waver last week has ever watched a courtroom drama. Are there any Law & Order binge nights in her background? Objection! Badgering the witness. Objection! The line of questioning is irrelevant. Objection! Speculation. Objection! Objection! Objection! That’s what her cross-examination of witnesses was like on Sept. 8. Rough stuff. She got in trouble for testifying while she was questioning witnesses, for introducing information during the court hearing that everyone agreed wouldn’t be allowed, for speculating. The list goes on and on. The judge had to ask the jury to leave the room so he could admonish Powell before bringing everyone back in! The doctor she claimed to be renting a room from when she ran for Arroyo Grande mayor testified that Powell wasn’t renting a room, she never lived there, she never moved in, she never cooked meals for herself there. What he did say was that Powell would use his condo when she was doing work for him: editing his book—which she subsequently sued him over. I bet he regrets the day he decided she was A-OK to do business with.

“You’re using a word that’s inappropriate,” Dr. David Marquis said in response to Powell’s questions. “‘Rental.’” During a separate line of questioning, Powell asked Marquis this: “You were aware that I was going to be reluctantly running for mayor in 2022?” Objection! Speculation. Sustained. “Reluctantly,” huh? She’s indicating that she was forced to run for mayor, forced to change her address to his James Way address, register to vote there, and run for mayor twice even though it sure sounds like she wasn’t living in Arroyo Grande. Tough, huh? No one appreciates her sacrifice. The big allegation that landed her in this whole mess of a trial in the first place? Powell registered to run for mayor using an address within city limits while she was continuing to live in an unincorporated area. It’s not looking good for her. Her goose seems cooked. San Luis Ambulance’s goose is being licked by flames fanned by what many cities see as poor response times and a lack of transparency. Past efforts to get the provider to make improvements were unsuccessful, according to Paso Robles City Manager Chris Huot. So now San Luis Ambulance is fighting to keep its job—to provide emergency medical response services to all of SLO County— and cities are proposing a new way of doing things with something called the Alliance.

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Sounds a little mafioso. It’s complacency and a lack of Paso put forward a proposal that Arroyo accountability. Grande, Pismo Beach, and Atascadero are Both ambulance companies have served in support of that would create a “privatetheir respective counties for decades without public partnership” and contract with AMR a truly competitive bidding process that (American Medical Response) to provide seriously looks at what needs to change and those services. San Luis Ambulance sent how those changes are going to be addressed. its advocates out to the four corners of the As Atascadero Mayor Charles Bourbeau county on Sept. 8 to object! put it: “To have a contract out for 80 years “Will this proposal actually improve without rebidding it, that does not sit well emergency medical services in Arroyo with me,” he said at the Sept. 8 meeting. Grande? Will it put more ambulances on “It’s wise to go to the next step and see how the street? Will it improve response times? things shake out from there.” Will it improve patient care, and will it be a The system needs a shakedown, baby! And better value for the community?” San Luis competition breeds better outcomes—or Ambulance Operations Manager Kris whatever “they” say in a capitalist society. Strommen said at the Arroyo Grande City San Luis Ambulance does seem shaken. Council meeting. Its leadership begged city leaders to be If you ask cities, fire departments, and pragmatic and stick with the local company it community members in Santa Barbara knows. The devil you know, right? County, they would testify that no, Huot thinks the county’s request for contracting with AMR won’t change any of proposals process will yield updated the current issues that San Luis Ambulance performance standards and service is struggling to fix. Our neighbor to the requirements, no matter what. south and its county Fire Department “Regardless of the provider ultimately mounted a concerted effort selected, the RFP presents to overthrow AMR as its an important opportunity to main emergency medical move beyond a decades-old response provider two years service model and establish Send us your ago—and it didn’t work. a more modern, responsive, views and opinion to What were the problems? transparent, and accountable letters@newtimesslo.com. Similar to this county’s. countywide ambulance Poor response times. system,” Huot said. Ambulances located too One where the service far away. A lack of transparency. Allegations of provider is accountable to the public it’s corporate greed over public safety. The main issue contracted to keep safe. ∆ may not be the companies themselves but poor oversight from the government(s) responsible for The Shredder is always on the wah-mbulance. the service contracts in the first place. Send tissues to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

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A LOOK AT LENNON

See the photography of May Pang, who had an 18-month relationship with John Lennon the mid 1970s, in her exhibit The Lost Weekend. Edna Contemporary Gallery in San Luis Obispo is holding the exhibit on Friday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 20, from noon to 4 p.m. This series of candid images showcases Lennon during the period of time he was separated from Yoko Ono. Head to ednacontemporary.com for additional details. —Angie Stevens

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ARTS NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

46TH ANNUAL WOODCARVERS SHOW Woodcarving Show with live demonstrations, exhibits, competitions on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a chance for the visitors to vote for the “People’s Choice”. Sept. 19-20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. -(805) 748-4143. https:centralcoastwoodcarvers.com. Cambria Veterans Memorial Hall, 1000 Main St., Cambria. BY THE SEA PRODUCTIONS AND THE BAY THEATER PRESENT THE STAGE DOOR Sept. 14, 5:30 p.m. $28.62. my805tix.com. Bay Theater, 464 Morro Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay, (805) 772-2444. CENTRAL COAST PRINTMAKERS “IMPRESSIONS 2026 “ Original hand pulled prints featuring different methods including etchings, linocuts, monotypes, and more. All new work from the Central Coast Printmakers. Through Sept. 14-4 p.m. centralcoastprintmakers.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 772-2504. COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. (805) 394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria. COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. (559) 799-9632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE HOSTS AN ARTISTS RECEPTION FOR JOSE SILVA, GAY MCNEAL, JOAN BROWN, AND JOHN MACK Meet artists Jose Silva, Joan Brown, Gay McNeal, and explore John Mack’s exhibition at the opening reception for September’s Featured Artist Shows in Morro Bay. Sept. 12, 3-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. LOVE OF NATURE EXHIBIT The Love of Nature exhibit brings together a vibrant spectrum of artistic expression balancing realism, abstraction Each piece reveals a unique relationship with the natural world. Sept. 17-Nov. 2, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 7722504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

CLAY OCTOPUS WORKSHOP AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Sculpt your octopus and glaze your masterpiece! All materials and firing are included. Sept. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $60.99. (805) 400-9107. shop. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., 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. 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. MANDALA PAINTING AT TURLEY WINERY WITH ARTSOCIAL 805 Join ArtSocial 805 for a relaxing afternoon of creativity and wine during Harvest Sundays at Turley Wine Cellars. Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $63. (805) 400-9107. shop. artsocial805.com. Turley Wine Cellars, 2900 Vineyard Dr, Templeton. PAINT AND SIP WITH ARTSOCIAL 805 Join us at CalCoast Beer Co for a Western themed paint and sip with ArtSocial 805. Sept. 11, 6-8 p.m. $65.99. (805) 400-9107. shop.artsocial805.com. California Coast Beer Company, 1346 Railroad St., Paso Robles. Unleash your inner artist as a professional instructor guides you step by step in creating your own beautiful 12” x 12” Hummingbird painting on canvas. Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $68. (805) 400-9107. shop. artsocial805.com. Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery, 2610 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles. Join artsocial 805 at The Pour House in Paso Robles for a fall themed paint and sip. Tickets includes all painting materials. Sept. 19, 1-3 p.m. $45.99. (805) 400-9107. shop.artsocial805.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine 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. SAN LUIS OBISPO

“ONE VISIT” POTTERY CLASS This is a great class if you are looking to try out pottery! Throw on the wheel or paint pre-made pottery. Get a student discount with a valid school ID. Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. $75. (805) 896-6197. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com. ACRYLIC ADVENTURES WITH CAROLINA LUNA Join Carolina as she guides your

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little artist through a variety of fun and exciting acrylic painting projects. Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. through Sept. 23 $30. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., 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 JUNK JOURNALING WORKSHOP WITH JUNKGIRLS Part scrapbooking, part journaling, and a whole lot of fun, this workshop is sure to get you hooked on this popular craft, Junk Journaling. Sept. 19, 2-5:30 p.m. $135. (805) 439-0123. JunkGirls, 870 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, junkgirls.com. BELOW SYCAMORE Below Sycamore is a powerful stage play exploring addiction, friendship, faith, recovery, and redemption—an unforgettable story of broken lives transformed through hope and second chances. Sept. 19, 6-10 p.m. $20-$55. (805) 756-4849. pacslo.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. BUILD A JUNKBOT WORKSHOP WITH JUNKGIRLS Build your own one-of-a-kind JunkBot using vintage and found objects, then assemble, personalize, name it, and receive a hand-stamped brass tag to complete your creation. Sept. 12, 2-4:30 p.m. $110. (805) 439-0123. JunkGirls, 870 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, junkgirls.com. CENTRAL COAST COMEDY THEATER IMPROV COMEDY SHOW An ongoing improv comedy program featuring the CCCT’s Ensemble. Grab some food at the public market’s wonderful eateries and enjoy the show upstairs. Second

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Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. $10. centralcoastcomedytheater.com/shows/. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo. FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKSHOP: LARGE PLATTER CLASS Fun for all ages. Instructors will guide you in creating large platters and decorating them. Create pieces together for your home. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. THE FATHER: A TRAGIC FARCE Awardwinning and darkly funny, The Father immerses audiences in an 80-year-old man’s disorienting struggle as dementia slowly erodes his grip on reality. Fridays, 7-9 p.m., Saturdays, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Sundays, 2-4 p.m. and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through Sept. 10 $28-$48. (805) 786-2440. slorep.org/shows/the-father/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. FREE DOCENT TOURS Gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on view with SLOMA’s new docent tours. Every Saturday, join trained guides for interactive and engaging tours of SLOMA’s current exhibitions. Saturdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/visit/tours/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. INTRO TO INK AND INKTENSE WITH LINDA CUNNINGHAM Receive step-bystep instruction for creating beautiful greeting cards using black ink, and vivid colored Inktense pencils! Demonstration is included. Sept. 19, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $45. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. THE LOST WEEKEND: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF MAY PANG May Pang, John Lennon’s lover during the “Lost Weekend” will showcase her candid photos of Lennon at Edna Contemporary. All works will be available to purchase. Sept. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 19, 12-5 p.m. and Sept. 20, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 459-1711. ednacontemporary.com/. EDNA Contemporary, 967 Osos St, San Luis Obispo. MARCIE BEGLEITER AT SLOMA See Marcie Begleiter’s solo exhibition “Chimera: the Future of Nature” at SLOMA. Animation, photography and a large nature diorama.

Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays. through Oct. 17 Free. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, (310) 920-1656, sloma.org/exhibition/ marcie-begleiter/. MOBILE CLAY CLASSES Offering handbuilding, throwing, and ceramic decorative arts. All ages and abilities are welcome. Call for more info. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics.com/ book-online. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo. SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN MIC NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337, libertinebrewing.com. 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. UBU’S OTHER SHOE STAGED READING: THE VERTICAL HOUR A thought-provoking exploration of the collision between political and personal. Centered around a debate between American idealism and British pragmatism, particularly concerning the Iraq War. Sept. 18 and Sept. 19, 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

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19, 7-9 p.m. $20. (805) 878-2038. American Legion Post 136, 417 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande. CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing (805) 8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. SEWING CLUB MEET-UP SEWING ARTIST AND BEGINNERS Welcome artists and beginners. Discover the calming art of sewing; it’s a wonderful mind and body stress reliever! All are welcome. Bring your sewing machine. Third Tuesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Free. (805) 929-1615. nipomoseniorcenter.org/. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo. WALT WHITMAN GAY MEN’S BOOK CLUB This club reads, studies and discusses books chosen by the group which relate to their lives as gay men. All are welcome. Second Monday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. WORKSHOPS AND MORE AT THE LAVRA Check the venue’s calendar for storytelling workshops, lectures, movie nights, and discussions held on a periodic basis. ongoing thelavra.org/home. The Lavra, 2070 E. Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

“POST-WILD: NATURE IN THE 21ST CENTURY” The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture is proud to present Post-Wild: Nature in the 21st Century, a juried exhibition featuring artworks by 34 emerging and established Santa Barbara County artists. Co-curated by Allan Hancock College Professor of Fine Arts Laura-Susan Thomas and the Office of Arts and Culture, the exhibition highlights artists working across painting, ceramics, photography, digital media, and mixed media. Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 1 Free. sbac.ca.gov/post-wildnature-in-the-21st-century/. Betteravia Art Gallery, 511 Lakeside Pkwy, Santa Maria.

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The SLO Psychedelic Society is bringing Conscious Fest to Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community can enjoy breathwork, yoga, meditation, music, and vendors while connecting with holistic, spiritual, mindfulness, and wellness professionals. Tickets range from $130.39 to $183.95. More details can be found at slopsychedelicsociety.org. —A.S. Station, is a casual afternoon surrounded by history and natural beauty. Sept. 19, 3-5:30 p.m. $100. (805) 927-3719. piedrasblancas.org/events. Piedras Blancas Light Station, 15950 Cabrillo Highway, San Simeon. MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered. MondaysSaturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. (805) 701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. 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. 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

13TH ANNUAL BREW AT THE ZOO! Sample craft beers, distilled spirits, ciders, seltzers, wine and more. Enjoy an entertainment line-up with live music and contests, including the Hula Hoop Contest, Costume Contest, and Dance Contest! Sept. 12, 5-8 p.m. $50.05-$60.76. my805tix. com. Central Coast Zoo, 9100 Morro Road, Atascadero. 46 RANCH PUMPKIN PATCH Experience fall at the 46 Ranch Pumpkin Patch with ranch-grown pumpkins, hayrides, animals, a jump pad, Witches Walk, and familyfriendly fun on our regenerative ranch! Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-6 p.m. through

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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. 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. SOIL WORKSHOP AND NURSERY TOUR Jon this soil workshop and nursery tour. Learn how we formulate our soils for every stage of a young plant’s life and tour our native plant nursery. Second Saturday of every month, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. DW Farms, 2130 Presidio Way, San Miguel, (714) 7179671, dwfarms.org. 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. TRAFFIC JAM VINTAGE & HANDMADE MONTHLY MARKET Come shop at the lot behind the shops (behind Golden State Goods) on Traffic Way. Enjoy food, drink, music, and vibes, while shopping local. Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Dec. 20 Free. (805) 464-2564. trafficjamvintagemarket.com. Golden State Goods, 5880 Traffic Way, Atascadero. 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 CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 25

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2026 VJMC (VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB) NATIONAL RALLY 2026 VJMC National Rally featuring all brands motorcycle show and swap meet Saturday. Judging will be by entrants voting. Ride Friday and Sunday. Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $10. (805) 440-4511. CentralCoastClassicMC.com. Arise Central Coast, 1775 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. BUILDING A BETTER SLO PRESENTS INNOVATIVE CITIES PUTTING SUSTAINABILITY INTO PRACTICE Learn how the cities of Ann Arbor and Santa Barbara are leading their communities toward carbon neutrality through implementation of focused projects, plans, and programs. Discussion following the presentation will be facilitated by Chris Read, Sustainability Manager for the City of San Luis Obispo. Join us as we explore what’s possible when we put sustainability into practice. Sept. 10, 5:45-7:30 p.m. $17.91. my805tix.com. The Penny, 664 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo. BUTTERFLY BALL: CCSPA’S 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY Mark this golden milestone with an unforgettable evening featuring live music, exceptional food and drink, inspiring presentations, and a silent auction, all in support of the ten California State Parks in San Luis Obispo County. Sept. 12, 4-8 p.m. my805tix.com. Octagon Barn, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 459-9584. CONSCIOUS-FEST AT MISSION PLAZA Enjoy breathwork, yoga, meditation, music, vendors and more! Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $130.39-$183.95. my805tix.com. Mission Plaza, Downtown, San Luis Obispo. CREEKS TO COAST CLEANUP Join ECOSLO’s 2026 Creeks to Coast Cleanup! Since 2005, volunteers have protected waterways from San Simeon to Nipomo— removing over 7,000 lbs of waste last year. Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-noon ecoslo.com/ creeks-to-coast. Locations throughout SLO County, Call or visit website for event info, San Luis Obispo. DOORS OPEN CALIFORNIA: WOMEN’S STORIES AT THE ROSA BUTRON ADOBE This open house explores the women who once lived at Adobe, and the planned Waterman Village affordable tiny home community and MGB park. Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-noon $20. (805) 2155474. smartsharehousingsolutions.org/ events. Waterman Village at the Rosa Butron de Canet Adobe, 466 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo. THE ELDER QUEST: CHOOSING CONSCIOUS AGING PRESENTED BY BERTA PARRISH The panel members have experienced the IONS Program and are LLCC members: Ann Feeser, retired teacher; Linda White, retired nurse; and Rosemary Baxter, retired nurse. Sept. 10, 1-3 p.m. $12. my805tix.com. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo. FREE TOURS OF THE MISSION Tour San

SEPTEMBER 10 - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 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. HIDDEN BRAIN WITH SHANKAR VEDANTAM NPR’s podcast presented LIVE, hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam, will explore unconscious patterns and their impact on human behavior. Sept. 20, 3 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., 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. PLUG-IN TO LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION Get inspired by local action, connect with others, and discover more ways to get involved with the SLO Climate Coalition. Attend virtually or in-person. Sustainable snacks and childcare will be provided. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. sloclimatecoalition.org/events/. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo. SLO PHILATELIC SOCIETY The SLO Philatelic Society (SLOPS) meets at the SLO Senior Center on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Visitors are welcome. Third Tuesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. SLO Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 540-9484, slocity.org/seniors. SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN MONTHLY GET-TOGETHERS SLO RAMs is a group of retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Third Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $31 luncheon. retiredactivemen.org/. Madonna Inn Garden Room, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo. SLO RUGBY TRITIP SEVENS TOURNAMENT Men’s and women’s Rugby clubs from all over California and beyond will battle in Rugby Sevens. Enjoy live music, beer garden and food booths. Sept. 12, 9 a.m.-6:45 p.m. Free. (805) 704-7567. SLO Rugby Tri Tip Sevens Rugby Tournament, 680 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, San Luis Obispo, slorugby.org. UCCE MASTER GARDENERS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, ADVICE TO GROW BY: PREPARING YOUR GARDEN FOR WINTER Learn how to clean up your garden and prepare it for winter. There will also be a sale of plants grown by the Master Gardeners. Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 781-5939. ucanr.edu/sites/ mgslo/. Garden of the Seven Sisters Demonstration Garden, 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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The Tennessee Bluegrass Band

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around the earth, including from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful in-depth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATCH AND CLOCK COLLECTORS, CHPT. 52 Come join a friendly meeting of watch and clock collectors. Members bring watches and clocks to show, plus there are discussions of all things horological. Second Sunday of every month, 1:30-3 p.m. (805) 547-1715. new.nawcc.org/index. php/chapter-52-los-padres. Central Coast Senior Center, 1580 Railroad St., Oceano. NIPOMO SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP SIGN-UP & POTLUCK Bring a dish to share and join for a potluck, along with general meeting updates and local informative guest speakers. Third Wednesday of every month, 12:30-2 p.m. (805) 929-1615. nipomoseniorcenter.org. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St, Nipomo. POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS A docent-led tour of the buildings and grounds of the historic Point San Luis Light Station. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. 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/portalrhythms-aug. The Portal at Living Energy, 649 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach. SEWING CLUB MEETUP Bring your sewing machine and a project, a handstitching 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. SOCIAL GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Call for more details. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. (805) 9046615. 819 Tempus Circle, 819 Tempus Circle, Arroyo Grande. TALENTDREAMS JAMBOREE 2026 Join for our Fall Jamboree at the historic Camp AG! We’ll have great food and music as always. You can mingle with friends, both new and old, and learn what we’ve been doing since our last event! Sept. 12, 6-8:30 p.m. $100. my805tix.com. Camp Arroyo Grande, 250 Wesley St., Arroyo Grande, (805) 249-9517.

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BREAKFAST ON THE BAY A monthly occasion that brings together the passionate citizens and business owners of the greater Estero Bay region in one place to deepen connections and share information. Breakfast is included with ticket price. Third Wednesday of every month, 7:30-9 a.m. $20 per member; $25 per non-member. (805) 772-4467. morrochamber.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay. BRUNCH IS BACK Celebrate the second Sunday of the month with brunch. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the waterfront. Features fresh coffee, pastries, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. (805) 772-2128. chabliscruises. com. Chablis Cruises, 1205 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Varies. (805) 824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay 26 • New Times • September 10 - September 17, 2026 • www.newtimesslo.com

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The eighth annual Santa Maria BBQ and Music Festival will be held from Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20, at Pioneer Park in Orcutt. This free, three-day event will include more than 40 food and merchant vendors and live music from 20 bands, including Los Hermanos Mendoza and reggae legend Pato Banton. Guests can purchase tickets for special events, like the barbecue tasting ($55.32) on Saturday. Visit smbbqfestival.com for more information. —A.S. Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. 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

3RD THURSDAY GAME NIGHT SERIES & HAPPIER HOUR Join us every Third Thursday for Game Night and Happier Hour. There are many games to choose from., and $2 off glasses of wine and $1 off mocktails. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines. com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles. CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY Teams of one to six people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. ELSEWHERE: BLURRING THE SENSE OF PLACE Enjoy curated bites, along with vinyl records, and LOPAI wines in an intimate setting at an unhurried pace. Sept. 13, 2:30-4 & 5:30-7 p.m. $95. (820) 230-9467. lopaicellars.com. Jan’s Listening Lounge, 842 Norma’s Alley, 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) 4606042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero. TASTE AND SCULPTURE TOUR AT SCULPTERRA WINERY Learn about Sculpterra’s wine, history, and artwork as you taste wines perfectly paired with small bites. Please note this event is broken up into multiple reservation windows. You can check in at any time during your reservation window. Sept. 12, 12-3 p.m. $55-$65. my805tix.com. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 226-8881. 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-walking-tour/. Toast Tours, 1722 Stillwater Ct, Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

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monthly special music-only trivia at Oak and Otter Brewing Co. Call ahead to reserve a table. Second Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo, (805) 439-2529. QUEER TRIVIA Sip some cider, test your LGBTQ trivia knowledge, and learn new fun facts. Topic themes and hosts rotate each week. Prizes for winners. BYO food. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. (805) 292-1500. Two Broads Ciderworks, 3427 Roberto Ct., suite 130, San Luis Obispo, twobroadscider.com. SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. SLO GRANGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST Join the SLO Grange Hall for a good oldfashioned pancake breakfast. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, juice, and coffee will be served, and proceeds will benefit local non-profits. Second Sunday of every month, 8-11 a.m. $10. (805) 543-0639. slogrange.org. San Luis Obispo Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., 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, 6:308:30 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

MEATLESS MEETUP: PLANT-BASED MEXICAN BUFFET Come enjoy a plantbased buffet of modern Latin and Southern Mexican food at La Pizca in Arroyo Grande, open to all ages. Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m. $25. (805) 204-6821. facebook.com/ events/2258956988263259. La Pizca, 1412 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande. MONTHLY FERMENTATION CLASSES Join to expand your knowledge of the fermentation process and get started fermenting at home. We alternate between demonstration and hands-on classes. Second Sunday of every month, 3:30-5 p.m. $30-$50. (805) 801-6627. kulturhausbrewing.com/classes/. Kulturhaus Brewing Company, 779 Price St., Pismo Beach. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

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The city of San Luis Obispo’s Public Art Program and the SLO County Arts Council’s lecture series Rooted in Art continues with a talk by artist, educator, and seasoned public speaker Elizabeth Johnson on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the SLO Public Library’s Community Room (6 to 7:30 p.m.; free). “Johnson will present a slide survey of her 50-year art career,” organizers announced. “Johnson’s conceptual practice spans diverse materials and ideas, often reflecting on what it means to create within a semi-rural, conservative county. She will share insights into cultivating joy, intellectual curiosity, and community connections throughout an artistic life. Attendees will also be able to view her handmade booklets filled with images, text, photographs, and drawings.” The lecture series happens on the third Wednesday of each month and celebrates creativity, culture, and community. Its name comes from its inspiration, local metal fabricator and public artist Allen Root, who passed away last September after a decadelong cancer battle. Each lecture begins with a brief community update from city Public Art staff and the Arts Council, followed by the speaker and an audience Q-and-A. Upcoming speakers include cultural worker Linnea Valdivia on Oct. 21, and writer, musician, and SLO County Poet Laureate Caleb Nichols on Nov. 18. Learn more at slocountyarts.org/art-talks.

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Cal Poly Arts presents the Grammy Award and Emmy Awardwinning group Alphabet Rockers on their Shades: Anthems for the Planet at Spanos Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 3 (11 a.m.; recommended for kids 5 and older; $23.60 at pacslo.org). They bring a “blend of hip-hop, storytelling, and communitybuilding to the stage with … an interactive concert experience for children and families inspired by the voices of climate caretakers, scientists, and environmental changemakers from around the world,” organizers explained. “Filled with music, movement, and audience participation, this highenergy performance celebrates the power of working together to care for one another and the planet we share.” Co-leaders Kaitlin McCaw and Tommy Soulati formed their Oakland-based group 15 years ago. They’re “nationally renowned children’s book authors, influential media creatives, keynote speakers, performers and commissioned songwriters, for animation and other projects,” according to their bio They create “music that sparks connection, joy, and belonging, earning national recognition for their innovative work with young people and communities. From the Kennedy Center to Lollapalooza, they have inspired audiences of all ages through songs that encourage authenticity, courage, and collective action.” The show “is an uplifting and unforgettable experience that invites families to imagine a brighter future and discover how even small actions can make a big difference.” Δ —Glen Starkey

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Burt on bearskin cool Marcia Beck specializes in re-creating a ’60s vibe

he ’60s and ’70s were a crazy time in America. The Civil Rights Movement, the counterculture, women’s liberation—the country was changing, and so was fashion from the mod look to space age attire to flamboyant rock ’n’ roll and hippie styles. All of these changes were reflected in the pages of popular magazines and album liner notes, and this pre-digital era inspired photographer and creative director Marcia Beck to open Love Street Pictures, a photo studio focused on re-creating a 1960s aesthetic. Her open, well-lit space has two main areas where she sets up photoshoots with vintage furniture and props, right down to period wood paneling, wall art, and shag carpets. “I have a storage unit, which is completely overflowing,” Beck said with a laugh, sitting at the studio’s fully stocked bar—The Tipsy Fox—near two dressing rooms. “I’ve been collecting my whole life. This place is all my life’s jams in one place. I’m just like a pig in shit here.” On one dressing room wall hangs the classic and often spoofed photo of Burt Reynolds lying nude on a bearskin rug. “That is an iconic picture, right? It was so good! I always thought that was from Playgirl, but it was actually from Cosmopolitan,” Beck noted. Another area looks like seating in a ’60s living room. “I try to always have a lounge area up so people have a comfortable space to hang in. We rotate between areas in terms of doing the session work.” She calls The Tipsy Fox “a very major part of what we do here. It’s the starting point and the ending point. People enjoy having a cocktail, especially when they’re nervous about getting pictures taken. It tends to loosen people up, and it’s cool afterwards, too, because people get to decompress after their session.” Beck serves clients whatever they want. It’s all part of the process that begins with phone call, consultation, and questionnaire. “Each photoshoot is a totally tailored experience for them. It’s truly an immersive experience,” she explained. “The photos are a cool thing to have, but the experience is kind of the bones of it all. “Over here we have our Playboy wall,” she

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Love Street Pictures wants to take your photo like it’s 1969—a little grainy, analog vibing and sexy as hell. Proprietor Marcia Beck offers guided photoshoots for individuals, couples, or groups, with vintage clothing and furniture. Call (805) 704-0554 or visit lovestreet.studio to learn more, or better yet, come see for yourself when the studio—2190 9th St., suite D, Los Osos—opens its doors to the public on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. You can also keep up with Beck’s work on Instagram @life_on_love_street.

continued. “This place is highly inspired by vintage Playboys. I draw from this a lot in terms of inspiration.” Beck grew up on the beaches of San Diego County during what she called “the analog haze of the 1970s and ’80s” before moving to the Central Coast in 1997. “Like many Gen X latchkey kids, I found early inspiration in punk THAT GIRL Love Street Pictures will guide you toward your own rock culture and its DIY spirit, ’60s look, as Marcia Beck did with “Erin.” Beck has the clothes, individuality, and rejection of furniture, and props—all that’s missing is you. conformity,” she explained. “I was 27 when I moved up here, and my son was 7 at the time. I was a single mom. I was sort of like, ‘I gotta get out of Southern California.’ All I wanted to do was just surf and fuck off. It was hard for me to really find a lane and stay in it, but I was a hairdresser since I was 18 years old, so I had that, but I just couldn’t find focus.” Once here, she opened three hair salons over the years, but it was three years ago when she finally settled into her life’s work: portrait photography with a ’60s and ’70s vibe. For some of her clients, her style appeals to their sense of nostalgia. For others, they’re simply fascinated by that turbulent and expressive time. Others just dig the clothing and furniture. “It’s for somebody who’s interested in vintage, the aesthetic and vibe, the history of it—all those things,” she said. “You’re not coming in and getting traditional headshots or portraits taken. This is coloring outside the lines a bit. I have a rack of clothes. My wardrobe room is packed to the gills with lots of cool stuff. It’s less about them choosing what they’re going to wear and more about me STYLE GURU Marcia Beck’s love of the ’60s creating and choosing for them. It’s definitely aesthetics in publications like Playboy drove her to create Love Street Pictures, a Los Osos photo collaborative, but it’s mostly me. They’re coming for studio offering a curated vintage photo experience my vision and what I see for them.” that can result in your own one-of-a-kind magazine. Beck offers four types of sessions: Fox of the Month offers a classic femme centerfold; On The custom magazine is a fun ad-on, but most the Bear Skin offers a quintessential masculine clients are here for the photos, the experience, and centerfold; Easy Lovers is an intimate couples to revel in a stylized 1960s or ’70s milieu. shoot; and A Family Affair is a group feature. You’ll “It truly is an immersive experience from the walk away with a series of 10 or 18 photos, and beginning to the end, and it’s you can also get a one-of-a-kind about a month-long process,” magazine designed just for you. Beck explained. “I make sure “For the magazine, people’s we’re a good fit, that the vibe is images are all in one place with Send gallery, stage, right, that I can give them what them as a centerfold. The whole and cultrual festivities to they want, and they can give me magazine is built around that,” arts@newtimesslo.com. what I want. And then about two Beck explained. “I’ve created weeks later, after they fill out a vintage ads, cheeky articles, the questionnaire, I start ruminating whole thing is like a Playboy or on the vibe. I learn about their music choices, their some sort of lusty magazine.” body positions, what they want to accentuate, Beck shoots with a modern Canon R10 what they don’t—all those things. This is where my mirrorless camera, so all the ’60s magic happens history as a hairdresser comes in because a lot of in Photoshop and Lightroom. If clients want a it is intuitive, like, ‘Who are you and what do you magazine, she’ll often prompt AI to write short need?’ It’s a very supportive space for people to let articles based on the clients’ interests. go and have fun.” ∆ “I am not a writer,” Beck laughed, “so I’m like, ‘Fuck, I gotta figure it out, right?’ So, I’ll just put in, Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@ ‘Write it like Lester Bangs from Creem magazine,’ you know, and it’ll spit out the most insane things.” newtimesslo.com.

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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic plays Vina Robles Amphitheatre

ure, Cal Poly has had its share of notable graduates. Football Hall of Fame broadcaster, head coach, and player John Madden is one. Former California Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado is another. Let’s not forget astronauts Robert L. Gibson, Gregory Chamitoff, and Victor Glover. But come on! “Weird Al” Yankovic is the man, the myth, the legend! The former KCPR DJ famously recorded one of his early parody songs, “My Bologna,” a spinoff of The Knack’s hit “My Sharona,” in the men’s restroom in Cal Poly’s Graphic Arts Building. Nederlander Concerts presents “Weird Al” Yankovic on his Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Tuesday, Sept. 15 (doors at 6, show at 7:30 p.m.; all ages; starting at $88.90 at ticketmaster.com). Might there be a Cal Poly sighting? “Oh, there might, I don’t know,” Yankovic laughed during a recent Zoom call. “Every time my family and I do a trip up the coast, we always stop by Cal Poly to see how the campus changed and sometimes pop our heads into KCPR to say hi. And that’s always a lot of fun.” His current tour promises to be a real doozy. “It’s literally bigger because our band doubled in size for this particular tour. In addition to the band that I’ve had the last 45 years, we added four new players, all of whom are both singers and multi-instrumentalists, so we’re able to do a lot of songs we were never able to do in the past. It all sounds much bigger and better.” He’s also been playing—and selling out—bigger venues like Madison Square Garden, The Forum, and Red Rocks. Now, five decades from his 1976 start—when at 16 one of his songs was played on the Dr. Demento radio show—Yankovic remains an irrepressible cultural force. Looking back on his career, he’s realized he can’t predict what songs will hit. “I did a song called ‘It’s All About The Pentiums’ in the late ’90s, which was all about nerd culture,” he recalled. “I basically portrayed a braggadocious nerd. And when I did ‘White

and Nerdy,’ it was part of the same concept. It was another nerd-positive song. I thought this was about as good as the other one, but the first one barely left a mark on the culture, and ‘White and Nerdy’ was one my biggest hits ever—my only platinum single, my only top 10 single. So, you just never know what’s going to get a reaction. I guess in 2006, I was riding the crest of the nerd appreciation wave.” He’s also had a few regrets over the years. “Oh yeah, of course. There were words I used in the ’80s and ’90s that at the time were deemed ‘OK,’ but now 30 or 40 years later, not so much. There are songs I’ve edited or don’t do anymore, and there are still songs in my live show that people might cock an eyebrow at, but you can’t please everybody. ... I’m not trying to make people uncomfortable. I want everyone to have a good time.” His 2022 satirical biopic, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, starred Daniel Radcliff as Yankovic, and was a commercial and critic success. His own movie, 1989’s UHF, is a cult classic. Even though it initially flopped in theaters. “It’s hard to say exactly why,” he said. “The excuse that I’ve been using all this time was that it came out in the middle of a blockbuster summer, 1989, and was going head-to-head with Batman; Lethal Weapon 2; Honey, I Shrunk the Kids; Do the Right Thing; Rain Man, and half a dozen other major movies. UHF was not a bigbudget movie, just a silly comedy, and it got swallowed up during the summer even though it tested well with Orion Pictures test audiences. It had to find an audience later on cable TV, DVD, and VHS. People discovered it at Blockbuster. Now, the love for that movie from fans still blows me away. There’s one person I met who, his entire back is literally covered by UHF tattoos. The people who are into the movie are really into the movie.” Yankovic’s next goal is to conquer is Broadway. He’s developing Dare to Be Stupid, The Weird Al Musical. “It didn’t feel real to me until about this week because we’ve been workshopping it with, probably not the final cast, but with actors, in New York, sitting around, singing songs, reading the script. We got some of the top names on Broadway associated with this product. It seems like a real serious endeavor. It’s not some pipe dream. I’m extremely excited about that.”

Puddles Pity Party opens the show, and seriously, he alone is worth the price of admission. The towering performer (he’s 6-foot-8) is hailed as the “sad clown with the golden voice,” and his interpretations of popular songs by Sia, Lorde, David Bowie, Black Sabbath, and more are awesome! He’s got a brand-new album, America Today, and his live show is a multi-media joy to behold. Also from Nederlander at Vina Robles, see Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 17 (doors at 6:30, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; starting at $70.80 at ticketmaster.com). Formed in 1967 as The Big Thing before changing their name to The Chicago Transit Authority and then later to Chicago, they’ve sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and multi-Grammy Award winners.

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BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. (805) 235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos. BURLEY THISTLES Enjoy fetching music, a wily worldview, and radio-ready sound. Sept. 13, 1-4 p.m. Schooners Cayucos, 171 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos, (805) 995-3883. EASTON EVERETT Enjoy his guitarwoven neo-folk pop, noteworthy singing, and writing. Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m. Sea Pines Golf Resort, 1945 Solano St., Los Osos, seapinesgolfresort.com. FAULTLINE BAND RETURNS TO THE

SIREN Come rock the casbah with Faultline Band at The Siren. Listen and Dance to top hits from ‘50s to ‘80s and special tribute to Dolly. Sept. 19, 2-5 p.m. Free. (805) 225-1312. thesirenmorrobay. com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay. OPEN MIC NIGHT Each Wednesday, enjoy this Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. (805) 995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos. NORTH SLO COUNTY

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com/. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles. FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero. LIVE MUSIC SERIES: EMILY SMITH Dracaena Wines welcomes back Emily Smith! Renowned for her “soulful, feelgood” blend of pop, rock, and country. Sept. 10, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles. LIVE MUSIC WITH SAVANNAH CREECH Let Savannah’s soulful, acoustic vibes be the soundtrack to your Sunday wine unwind. Known for her heartfelt energy

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first-ever sold-out crowd last May, Jackie Hollander has ascended from San Francisco’s eclectic underground. One of the fastest-rising names in electronic music, Jackie has been turning heads with her infectious house sound, undeniable energy, and sets built to keep the dance floor moving from start to finish. Sept. 11, 7 p.m. $37.07. my805tix. com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. ORCHESTRA NOVO GOES SILENT: FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE Michael Nowak and Orchestra Novo proudly present For Heaven’s Sake. Sept. 13, 3-5 p.m. $50.05. my805tix.com. Harold J. Miossi

CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. POWERHOUSE LADIES AT THE BAY THEATER IN MORRO BAY Enjoy the comfortable movie-style seats and great concessions while listening to a live concert full of an amazing variety of music. Sept. 13, 2 p.m. $20. (805) 772-2444. PowerhouseLadiesMusic. com. Powerhouse Ladies at the Bay Theater in Morro Bay, 464 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay. RUSHADICUS THE CELLO GOBLIN Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblin, the post-medieval metal jester of otherdimensional glee, will return to SLO for

an all-ages show. Sept. 20, 6-9 p.m. (805) 781-9974. humdingerbrewing.com/. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo. TMHA PRESENTS: ROOTS & RHYTHM LIVE MUSIC & STORYTELLING AT GROWING GROUNDS DOWNTOWN, HOSTED BY YNANA ROSE This new SLO music series aims to raise awareness and invite conversations around mental health and wellness with live music in a beautiful downtown setting Every other Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Sept. 23 Free. (805) 544-4967. facebook.com/ events/2159625194608460/. Growing Grounds Downtown, 956 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo.

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The Siren’s got a full slate this week. The club has booked ’90s pop, alternative, rock, and grunge cover band Grunge Muffin on Saturday, Sept. 12 (2 to 5 p.m.; 21-andolder; free). Later on Saturday, Sept. 12, see local country-rock act Whiskey Scars (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; free) performing commercial country hits from the ’90s to today. British blues guitar legend Albert Lee plays on Tuesday, Sept. 15 (6:30 to 9 p.m.; 21-and-older; $41.60 at tixr.com). Lee’s worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, and The Crickets among others. Guitar Player magazine named him Best Country Guitarist five times in a row. He’s recorded a number of solo albums, most recently 2024’s Lay It Down, and won a Grammy in 2002 for his contribution to “Foggy Mountain Breakdown.” Nick Hames opens Finally, see Drifting Roots on Thursday, Sept. 17 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18.47 at tixr. com). The Central Florida reggae band had shared the stage with Collie Buddz, Steel Pulse, Julian Marley, The Movement, Mike Love, and Authority Zero.

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FAULTLINE BAND PLAYS MULLIGANS Hang out on the lawn at Mulligans in Avila Beach for an afternoon with Faultline Band playing top hits and a special Dolly Parton tribute. Sept. 12, 2-4 p.m. Free. (805) 5954000. avilabeachresort.com. Mulligans Bar and Grill, 6460 Ana Bay Road, Avila Beach. KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY A weekly event with barbecue offerings and more. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, (805) 925-3500. THE LOUNGE AT BESO An upscale afterhours nightclub experience. With limited capacity and a dress code. For ages 21 and over. Fridays, 10 p.m. my805tix.com.

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Be serious. Who doesn’t love “A Horse with No Name”? It’s one of America’s many 1970s hits. Chin Chin Entertainment presents Ventura Highway: America Tribute Band at the Clark Center on Saturday, Sept. 12 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $49.99 to $69.99 at clarkcenter.org). “This extraordinary live concert re-creates the sound, feel, and spirit of the legendary band that defined a generation with hits like ‘Ventura Highway,’ ‘A Horse With No Name,’ ‘Sister Golden Hair,’ ‘Tin Man,’ and more,” organizers said. “With lush vocals, brilliant musicianship, and authentic arrangements, Ventura Highway brings audiences back to the golden age of folk rock.” ∆ Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

Beso Cocina, 1050 Willow Road, Nipomo. NEON NOSTALGIC LIVE MUSIC TELEVISION Neon Nostalgic will perform in time with original music videos from the 1980s to today, recreating the soundtrack of your life! Sept. 10, 7:30-9 p.m. $45-$69. 9(805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. TINA TURNER AND ROD STEWART TRIBUTE Two iconic artists. Two unforgettable performances. Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. $46.50-$77.50. (805) 4899444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

VENTURA HIGHWAY: #1 TRIBUTE TO AMERICA Celebrate the music of America with Ventura Highway — The #1 Tribute to America! Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. $49.99$69.99. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

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early 15,000 people on Instagram follow one of the most popular food reviewers on the Central Coast. He’s often seen in a bright orange hat and a crisp white T-shirt with the acronym “lotsj” identifying his brand. He’s Jeff San Juan, the content creator behind Life of the San Juans on social media. What had been his personal page for years turned into an influencer account in March 2025 when he posted his first video with narration at Flare, an Asian fusion restaurant in Lompoc. “I didn’t know where it was going to go,” San Juan told New Times. “It kind of blew up. … It was less than 200,000 views, but for me at that time—I think I only had like 1,300 followers—it was a lot.” The video is still one of his best performers with more than 5,000 likes. On a rainy day,

the Orcutt resident filmed himself sitting down for seafood boiling pot, cheesy katsu, and a beef skillet inside the quiet restaurant. He gave a respectful, honest review of the meal and paid the bill. People enjoyed watching it. “Next thing you know, the following week, two other restaurants reached out, like, ‘Hey. Come over and try my food, and we can trade food for video,’” San Juan remembered. After that, his content creation was more purposeful. San Juan started following influencers from the Bay Area and LA for inspiration. He learned tips for creating engaging videos but already had knowledge of editing and design thanks to his experience as a professional photographer. A self-described foodie, he got interested in YouTube series like the Best Ever Food Review Show and content by food vlogger Mark Weins.

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ORANGE HAT, WHITE TEE For a year and a half, Jeff San Juan has been posting narrated food review content on social media. His videos capture a variety of cuisines from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles.

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“They’re like my idols, and I love seeing how they travel to different worlds and try these different foods,” San Juan said. “That kind of sparked me to want to travel more and try different foods.” He’s visited countries including Japan and Singapore, but most of his content is local. San Juan will be taking a break from new collaborations for the rest of the year starting in October so he can catch up on editing and posting the international food and lifestyle videos he’s accumulated. His intent is to make content that reflects everyday living. Outside of the food scene, San Juan recently collaborated with a surf school for a family lesson and a nail salon, where he got SWEET Orcutt resident Jeff San Juan posts his first manicure and pedicure. SOMETHING food review videos on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and San Juan covers businesses Facebook. When eating samples from cottage businesses, from Paso Robles to Santa including macarons from Cookie Nook Co., he often films in Barbara. Find him on the side of his car. the road in Santa Maria at a hot tried new foods because of his videos. Plus, dog cart, at a highly acclaimed it’s rewarding to know he’s helping small restaurant in wine country, and everywhere businesses grow or make it through the in between. He doesn’t discriminate. Some videos highlight restaurants that are month. The number of eyes that his page attracts can change lives. struggling. San Juan said people reach out Rose Angulo, a co-owner of Big Mamas with news of a business owner who could Bakery, said her feature with Life of the San use a lift. He originally got the idea from two influencers on TikTok and enjoys consuming Juans boosted engagement on her platform. “Shout out to San Juan because he helps their videos. a lot of local businesses,” Angulo said in “Every time I watch it, you can see the August. owner’s reactions when they come back As more people follow Life of the San a week later and see how happy they are Juans, they increasingly recognize the and how their business got turned around content creator in public. He’s gotten used to because of that video,” San Juan said. “That being in front of the camera for videos, but right there, I actually love doing that. … But it’s still strange when people come up asking I haven’t done too many of those. That’s my to take a picture together. favorite, honestly, because it inspires me.” “It’s very humbling, honestly,” San Juan Another gratifying part is hearing feedback from other residents who have

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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 . 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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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FILE NO. 2026-1731 (07/20/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as JRD FRAMING, 850 Lincoln Ave., Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. JRD Framing LLC (850 Lincoln Ave., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / JRD Framing LLC, Jesus Constantino Robles Diaz, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-12-2026. 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. 08-12-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1739 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as OLIVE & OAK EVENTS, 1292 Sawleaf St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Olive & Oak Events LLC (1292 Sawleaf St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Olive & Oak Events LLC, Genevieve Lewis, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-12-2026. 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. 08-12-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1741 (04/05/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as BEACH BUM HOLIDAY RENTALS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC., 600 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Beach Bum Holiday Rentals & Property Management, Inc. (600 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Beach Bum Holiday Rentals & Property Management, Inc., Tony S. Spinelli, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-12-2026. 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. 08-12-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1744 (01/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as DRIFT BOUTIQUE, 178 Pomeroy Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Shelly St Peter (1316 Costa Brava, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual / Shelly St Peter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-132026. 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. 08-13-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1745 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as DRIFT COASTAL BOUTIQUE, 14 N Ocean Ave, Ste 135, Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Shelly St Peter (1316 Costa Brava, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual / Shelly St Peter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-13-2026. 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. 08-13-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1746 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST CRAFTS, 285 Ranchito Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Melissa Jame Cummins (285 Ranchito Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Melissa Jane Cummins. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-132026. 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. 08-13-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1747 (01/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SHOVEL TIME, 2300 Clark Valley Rd., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Aaron Adams (893 Marsh St. #GD, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Aaron Adams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-132026. 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. 08-13-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1748 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SHINDIG CIDER, 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 08-13-2026. 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. 08-13-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1756 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BALAM VINYL BAR, 1817 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Balam Vinyl Bar LLC (1817 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Balam Vinyl Bar LLC, Pedro Arias Lopez, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-13-2026. 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. 08-13-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1760 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SEACRESTIES GECKOS, 1801 Gathe Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Dayna Kornet (1801 Gathe Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Dayna Kornet. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-142026. 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. 08-14-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1766 (08/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CALIFORNIA STEAM AND DRY, 1224 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Kevin Bruce Ayers (1224 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kevin Bruce Ayers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-172026. 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. 08-17-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1767 (01/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as MEDIATE WITH GRACE, 2641 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jennifer Renee Dougherty (2641 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Jennifer Renee Dougherty. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-17-2026. 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. 08-17-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1768 (08/01/2005) New Filing The following person is doing business as GRAND CENTRAL MUSIC AND CONSERVATORY, 3195 McMillan Ave. Ste E, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel Ernst (3195 McMillan Ave. Ste E, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Daniel Ernst. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-17-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-17-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1778 (08/18/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SYNERGY WHOLENESS, 4239 Wall St., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Nancy A. Rae (4239 Wall St., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual / Nancy A. Rae. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-18-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-18-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1780 (08/18/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as COASTAL CONCIERGE, 1340 Scott Lee Drive, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Kim M Rose (1340 Scott Lee Drive, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kim M Rose. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-18-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-18-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1781 (01/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CORTEZ CLEANING, 1680 Brighton Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Antonio J Castaneda Jimenez (1680 Brighton Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Antonio J Castaneda Jimenez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-18-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-18-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1796 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as WELLNES CAYUCOS, 126 Birch Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Wellnes Cayucos Ventures, LLC (126 Birch Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Wellnes Cayucos Ventures, LLC, Shay Ennis, Managing Member. 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. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1788 (08/19/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BASEBALL153, 967 Brighton Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Thomas Barket (967 Brighton Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Thomas Barket. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-192026. 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. 08-19-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1789 (08/19/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE MUSIC COMPANIE SLO, 2980 Beachcomber Dr., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Rebecca Rasmussen (PO Box 1584, Morro Bay, CA 93443). This business is conducted by An Individual / Rebecca Rasmussen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-19-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-19-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1792 (08/19/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as FAIR HAVEN AVOCADO PRODUCTS, 1271 Little Morro Creek Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Andrew Wilkie, Hilary Wilkie (1271 Little Morro Creek Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Andrew Wilkie. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-192026. 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. 08-19-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

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 08-202026. 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. 08-20-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

WATER TREATMENT PLANT ST52 FILTER MEDIA REPLACEMENT, SPEC. NO. 2001041 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “Water Treatment Plant - ST52 Filter Media Replacement Project, Spec. No. 2001041” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2026, at 11:00 AM, when they will be publicly opened. Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number. The Contractor must possess a valid Class A or C34 Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo. A NON-MANDATORY pre-bid job walk will be held at the City’s Water Treatment Plant (WTP) located at 1900 Strener Creek Road, San Luis Obispo starting at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026. Prospective Bidders must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at the pre-bid job walk. Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org Bid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Eric Jorgensen, Special Projects Manager, through www.bidnetdirect.com. September 10, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1787 (08/19/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as FIVE CITIES PLUMBING, 5 CITIES PLUMBING, SLO PLUMBING, SAN LUIS OBISPO PLUMBING, MORRO BAY PLUMBING, MORRO PLUMBING, 949 Huber Street, Grover Beach, CA 93443. San Luis Obispo County. Five Cities Plumbing, Inc. (949 Huber Street, Grover Beach, CA 93443). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Five Cities Plumbing, Inc., Chad Paul Tanner, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-19-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-19-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1782 (03/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE DISCIPLESHIP HOME, 1359 21st Court, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Leaire W.D Griffin (237 N. 11th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Leaire W.D Griffin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-182026. 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. 0818-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1784 (08/19/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as TANNER RENTALS, DUNE SIDE STAYS, 949 Huber Street, Grover Beach, CA 93443. San Luis Obispo County. Chad Paul Tanner (949 Huber Street, Grover Beach, CA 93443). This business is conducted by An Individual / Chad Paul Tanner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-19-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-19-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1798 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SLO SANDBAG CO., 650 Sandydale Dr., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Temporary Superintendent Services LLC (650 Sandydale Dr., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Temporary Superintendent Services LLC, Dale M. Mendez, Managing Member. 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. 08-20-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1799 (05/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE STOCKYARDS ON MAIN, 221 N Main St., Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Steven Paul Carroll (PO Box 4925, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403). This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership / Steven Paul Carroll, General Partner of Charlotte Gilbert LP. 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. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1802 (08/20/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as UA’S MASSAGE THERAPY, 1752 Farrier Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Joshua Job Rabbon (1752 Farrier Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Joshua Job 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. 08-20-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1808 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as THRIVE SAN LUIS OBISPO, 1530 Monterey St., Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Sarah Joy Park (1530 Monterey St., Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Sarah Joy Park. 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. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1809 (01/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as URBAN FORM IMAGES, 1735 Welsh Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Debra Rudd (1735 Welsh Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Debra Rudd. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-202026. 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. 08-20-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1807 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CANTARITOS CALIFORNIA, 251 S Oak Park Blvd. Apt 12, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Romario Diaz Diaz (251 S Oak Park Blvd. Apt 12, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Romario Diaz Diaz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-202026. 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. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1818 (08/21/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as LONGVIEW, 956 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Aaron Adams (956 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Aaron Adams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-21-2026. 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. 08-21-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1820 (03/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as VANNON, 4675 Thread Lane, Unit H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Vannon, Inc. (4675 Thread Lane, Unit H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Vannon, Inc., Taylor Congdon, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-21-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-21-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1811 (08/14/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as DAVENPORT PEDIATRICS, 230 Station Way, Ste B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Jillian Davenport, MD, FAAP, Inc. (230 Station Way, Ste B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Jillian Davenport, MD, FAAP, Inc., Jillian Davenport, MD, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-21-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-21-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

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 08-21-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-21-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1812 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as MX CLEANING SERVICE, 1654 Seabright Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Carmen Cristina Dominguez Salazar (1654 Seabright Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Carmen Cristina Dominguez Salazar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-21-2026. 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. 08-21-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1827 (06/15/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as ROCIO VARELA PHOTOGRAPHY, 490 La Jolla St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Rocio Varela Bootello (490 La Jolla St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual / Rocio Varela Bootello. 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. 08-24-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1804 (09/10/2014) 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

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FILE NO. 2026-1814 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as STUDENT SOCIAL CAPITAL, 1237 1/2 Mill Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Felix Lugo (1237 1/2 Mill Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Felix Lugo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-21-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy. Exp. 08-21-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1815 (06/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE SLO COUNTY LIFE SHOW, SLO COUNTY LIFE, THE SLO COUNTY LIFE PODCAST, SLO COUNTY LIFE SHOW, SLO COUNTY LIFE PODCAST, 340 Pomeroy Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Reena O’Hara (340 Pomeroy Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual / Reena O’Hara. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-21-2026. 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. 08-21-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1830 (08/24/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as LAVARINI PRIVATE CHEF, 822 Experimental Station Rd #101, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Lavr Holding LLC (822 Experimental Station Rd #101, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Lavr Holding LLC, Lavarini Roberto, 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, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-24-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1855 (08/25/2025) New Filing 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. 08-26-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1832 (11/07/2022) New Filing The following person is doing business as PISMO YOGURT, 187 Pomeroy Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Pismo Yogurt LLC (187 Pomeroy Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Pismo Yogurt LLC, James Tanouye, Manager. 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. 08-24-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1857 (08/25/2026) New Filing 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 08-272026. 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. 08-27-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1833 (06/09/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as SIGDESIGN, 1656 John Way, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Sigourney Juliet Fletcher (1656 John Way, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual / Sigourney Juliet Fletcher. 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. 08-24-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1842 (11/01/2019) New Filing 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. 08-25-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1828 (02/09/1999) New Filing The following person is doing business as FIRST CALL PLUMBING, FIRST CALL REMODEL AND HOME REPAIR, 8415 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Casualty Restoration, Inc. (8415 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Central Coast Casualty Restoration, Inc., Ruth M Snyder, Secretary. 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, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-24-2031. August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1845 (N/A) New Filing 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. 2026-1829 (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 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. 08-24-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES

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. 08-26-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

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. 08-27-2031. 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 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, 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 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1866 (N/A) New Filing 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 08-282026. 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

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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. 08-31-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 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 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, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-312031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1878 (08/31/2026) New Filing 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1884 (09/01/2026) 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. 09-01-2031. September 3, 10, 17, & 24, 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 09-022026. 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. 09-02-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN M. RICE DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0284

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOHN RICE, JOHN M. RICE, JOHN MOWER RICE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JAMES RICE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that JAMES RICE 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: September 29, 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 DE154) 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: Benjamin Bourgault, esq. SBN 332867 Bourgault Law Corporation 225 Posada Lane, Suite 120 Templeton, CA 93465 805-392-3302 August 27, September 3, & 10, 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 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”, at 2100 Main Street Morro Bay, Ca. 93442 will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after September 22, 2026 on or after 10:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com. Nicholas Ferron (10x15) Scott Pursel (10x15) Elissa Murray (10x20) Elissa Murray (10x20) Elissa Murray (10x22) Elissa Murray (10x22) John Gerard (10x20) 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. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser reserves the right to bid. Dated this September 8, 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 September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PAUL RICHARD SCHERER DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0283

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PAUL RICHARD SCHERER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SHANE SCHERER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that SHANE SCHERER 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: September 22, 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, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Edward E Attala 206640 Attala Law, APC 1363 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-543-1212 August 27, September 3, & 10, 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 2170021716 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”, at 1380 Santa Ynez, Los Osos, Ca. 93402. will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after September 22r 6, 2026 on or after 10:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com. Jeff Speer (10x10) Kimberly Kirklen (5x5) Jason Heersche (5x7) Sylvania Bedroni (5x10) Scott West (10x20) Keri Reece (10x10) Margaret Thiele (8x10) Evan Gordon (10x22) 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. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser reserves the right to bid. Dated September 8, 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 September 10, 2026 and September 17, 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. 09-03-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 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. 2026-1896 (09/02/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as OPTICAL CONCEPTS, 889 Oak Park Blvd., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Lonson, Inc. (246 Alder St. Apt. C, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Lonson, Inc., Bryant Lonson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-032031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

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

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

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://www.federalregister.gov/ documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/ anti-money-laundering-regulationsfor-residential-real-estate-transfers 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

LEGAL NOTICES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0387

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Erica Lynne Inderlied filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Erica Lynne Inderlied to PROPOSED NAME: Erica Lynne Kirkwood 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 7, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 4, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 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 12, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0512

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Christopher Angel Ruiz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Christopher Angel Ruiz to PROPOSED NAME: Christopher Angel Kaye 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 7, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, 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 7, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0546 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0556 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: 26CVP-0303 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Paul Bouchard and Elizabeth Bouchard filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Adrian Michael RossSorenson to PROPOSED NAME: Adrian Ross Bouchard 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: September 9, 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: July 31, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 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. 09-08-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP-0338 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Valerie Chapman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Marlee Mae Elizabeth Chapman to PROPOSED NAME: Marlee Mae Elizabeth Loewen 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: September 30, 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 14, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 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. 09-03-2031. 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. 09-03-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1916 (04/21/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as GIGI’S ORGANICS, 1185 Mission Street #842, San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County. Ana M Farnham (1185 Mission Street #842, San Miguel, CA 93451). This business is conducted by An Individual / Ana M Farnham. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-04-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 09-04-2031. September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, 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

LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) CODY HUNSTAD, an individual; and DOES 1to 5, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, a National Banking Association CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 25LC-0693 Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requistas legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar ias cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo ao una consesion de artitraje en un caso dce derecho civll. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Número de caso): 25LC0693 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 1035 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): THE DUNNING LAW FIRM APC California DFPI Debt Collector License # 10059-99 James MacLeod (249145) Christina C. MacLeod (283945) 9619 Chesapeake Dr., Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 974-7600 Date: (Fecha) 06/16/2025 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario); Matthew Zepeda Money, Deputy (Adjunto) August 27, September 3, 10, & 17, 2026

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POST ADOPTION NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1172

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

Project Description: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for indoor recreational axe throwing lounge with accessory on-site alcohol sales and consumption with a Type 40 ABC license within an existing tenant space at 617 12th Street. (P26-0073, CUP 26-07) Applicant:

Brad Daugherty

Location:

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT ITS REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1172 AMENDING CHAPTER 14.02 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES TO IMPLEMENT STATE REQUIREMENTS PROHIBITING THE USE OF POTABLE WATER TO IRRIGATE NON-FUNCTIONAL TURF; AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) OR IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW The following is a summary of the Ordinance:

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

• Amends Chapter 14.02 of the Municipal Code to implement regulations and restrictions on certain irrigationrelated activities by

The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on September 22nd, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

• Prohibiting the use of potable water for irrigation of non-functional turf will reduce water use and promote more efficient water use for landscape irrigation.

Hearing Date:

The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting. Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission. Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

• Incorporating Water Code section 10608.14’s requirements regarding the phased prohibition on the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf into the City’s water use regulations.

Ordinance No. 1172 was adopted by the City Council by the following Vote: AYES: Bausch, Beal, Gregory ABSENT: Hamon, Strong The Ordinance will take effect thirty (30) days after adoption, as provided by Government Code section 36937. The above summary is a brief description of the subject matter contained in the text of the Ordinance, which has been prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 36933. This summary does not include or describe every provision of the Ordinance and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the full text of the Ordinance. Copies of the full text of the Ordinance are posted in the City Clerk’s office at 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, California or on the City’s website at www.prcity.com.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as the matter may be heard, at Centennial Park – Norris Room located at 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446 concerning adoption of a resolution establishing user fees for cannabis regulatory activities and services in an effort to promote cost recovery for such services provided. The information related to establishing the proposed user fees has been made publicly available at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing described above, and can be found on the City’s website at https://www.prcity.com/159/Fees-for-City-Services. At the public hearing, members of the public will be afforded an opportunity to make oral or written presentations concerning the proposed fees. Copies of the staff report and resolution describing the proposed fees will be available for review at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall (1000 Spring Street) and on the City’s website at https://www.prcity.com no later than 72 hours preceding the hearing (copies are available for purchase for the cost of reproduction). Questions about the proposed fees may be directed to the Administrative Services Department at (805) 237-3999 or via email at AdminServices@prcity.com. If you challenge the proposal 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. Residents and interested parties can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805) 865-7276 to provide public comment via phone. 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 Council, other than brief reports and announcements by staff or the Council. Written public comments can be submitted via email to cityclerk@ prcity.com prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the Council meeting to be posted as an addendum to the Agenda. If submitting written comments in advance of the meeting, please note the agenda item by number or name. City Council meetings will be live-streamed during the meeting and also available to play later on YouTube by accessing the following link: www.prcity.com/youtube. Any writing or document pertaining to an open session item on this agenda which is distributed to a majority of the City Council after the posting of this agenda will be available for public inspection at the time the subject writing or document is distributed. The writing or document will be available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA, during normal business hours, and may be posted on the City’s web site at www.prcity.com/meetings.

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.

Date: September 10, 2026 Melissa Martin

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Any individual, who because of a disability needs special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, may request assistance by contacting the City Clerk’s Office (805) 237-3960. Whenever possible, requests should be made four (4) working days in advance of the meeting.

August 13, 2026

City Clerk

September 3 & 10, 2026

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

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

Project Description: Request for a two-year time extension

to allow construction of seven (7) new industrial/warehouse buildings on a 22-acre property within the Golden Hill Business Park, with a total building floor plan of 421,000 square feet and the removal of one (1) oak tree. (TEX26-04, PD21-13, OTR21-24, PRAL21-0054, P210121)

Applicant:

Oasis Associates, Inc.

Location:

2150 Wisteria Lane (APNs: 025-425-016, -019 to -029)

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

A draft ordinance amending the Beechwood Specific Plan Development Agreement with Amendment #1 – an amendment of Development Agreement Section 3.1.2.2.1. and Exhibit J-1 to reallocate required workforce housing units.

Applicant:

Ray Harrod

Location:

Beechwood Specific Plan Area – 211± acres located southeast of the intersection of Beechwood Drive and Meadowlark Road

CEQA Determination:

The Development Agreement Amendment will not result in environmental impacts which are new or substantially changed from those already analyzed and addressed in Final Environmental Impact Report for the Beechwood Project certified by the City Council on October 6, 2020, through Resolution No. 20-151, and, therefore has determined that none of the elements set forth in Public Resources Code Section 21166 or Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines exists and therefore has determined, in accordance Public Resources Code Section 21166 and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, that no subsequent or supplemental Environmental Impact Report, Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration is required to be prepared prior to adopting the Ordinance approving this First Amendment.

CEQA Determination: In compliance with the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an initial study and mitigated negative declaration (SCH 2016061050) were performed for the Golden Hill Business Park and circulated between June 24 and July 24, 2016, finding no significant effects on the environment. An addendum to the MND was adopted in 2022 and found that no subsequent EIR or MND was required.

Hearing Date:

The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on September 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on September 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide public comment via phone and/or to listen to the meeting. If calling in and listening, press *1 at any point to speak to the call screener if needed. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting and remain open throughout the meeting to ensure the opportunity to comment on each item heard by the Commission, other than brief reports and announcements by staff or the Commission. Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@prcity. com or US Mail (submit early) to the City Clerk, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission. Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970. September 13, 2026

Hearing Date:

The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on September 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

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

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

Project Description: Request for a two-year time extension of

the entitlements of Planned Development 23-04, for construction of a new City Corporation Yard on 3.88 acres of a cityowned 8-acre lot (TEX 26-05, PD 23-04, P23-0087).

Applicant:

City of Paso Robles Public Works Department

Location:

2924 Union Road (APN: 025-362-042)

CEQA Determination: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an initial study and mitigated negative declaration were prepared and circulated for public review in 2021, finding no significant effects by the project on the environment. Review of the MND approval in 2024 found that it accurately reported environmental impacts, and that no further EIR or MND measures would be required.

Hearing Date:

The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on September 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

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

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The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on September 21, 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 ITEM: • Review of proposed architectural, aesthetic, landscape, and related design features associated with the US 101/Prado Road Interchange Project. The project generally includes construction of a new Prado Road overcrossing of U.S. 101 connecting Prado Road with Dalidio Drive; reconstruction of the U.S. 101 northbound on- and off-ramps; realignment of Elks Lane; widening and reconstruction of Prado Road; and bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The ARC’s review will focus on the proposed aesthetic treatment of project features to determine whether including gateway towers and decorative bridge railings or fencing, should be incorporated into the project. Environmental review for the Prado Road Interchange Project was previously completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through adoption of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. The project was also evaluated pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), resulting in a Categorical Exclusion. Contact: Matt Horn, Major City Projects Manager – (805) 423-0200 – mhorn@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 10, 2026

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

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

September 10, 2026

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL

September 10, 2026

NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1173 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT ITS REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1173 AMENDING TABLE 21.32-1 AND CHAPTER 21.60 OF THE EL PASO DE ROBLES MUNICIPAL CODE AND TABLE 5.3-1 OF THE UPTOWN /TOWN CENTRE SPECIFIC PLAN, AND ADDING CHAPTER 5.55 TO THE EL PASO DE ROBLES MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CANNABIS REGULATION AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA The following is a summary of the Ordinance: Updates and simplifies definitions for consistency with state law and other chapters of the municipal code, clarifies and consolidates regulations for non-storefront (delivery-only) retail serving both medicinal and adult-use customers, extend the 600-foot separation requirement to include public parks and City-owned parks, establishes the requirement for a cannabis regulatory permit, strengthens operational and enforcement provisions, and makes technical and organizational improvements. Clarifies and maintains City’s existing prohibitions on storefront retail, cultivation, manufacturing, testing laboratories, distribution, microbusinesses, and temporary cannabis events. Ordinance No. 1173 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Bausch, Beal, Gregory ABSENT: Hamon, Strong The Ordinance will take effect thirty (30) days after adoption, as provided by Government Code section 36937The above summary is a brief description of the subject matter contained in the text of the Ordinance, which has been prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 36933. This summary does not include or describe every provision of the Ordinance and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the full text of the Ordinance. Copies of the full text of the Ordinance are posted in the City Clerk’s office at 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, California or on the City’s website at www.prcity.com. Date: September 10, 2026 Melissa Martin City Clerk

NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Morro Bay Public Works Department 2026 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT Project No. MB2025-ST02 Notice is hereby given by the Public Works Department and the City Clerk of the City of Morro Bay, California, in the City Clerk’s Office, 595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442, that the City will receive sealed bids until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Bids received after that time will be returned unopened. The bids shall be opened and read aloud by the City Clerk, on the abovespecified date at or about 2:05 P.M. in an adjacent conference room accessible to the bidders and the public. Mailing and hand delivery address for bid proposals is: 595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 All bids shall be clearly marked, to prevent inadvertent opening by City mail management staff in advance of the bid opening, as: 2026 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT MB2025-ST02 Scope of Work: The work shall include, but is not limited to, providing all tools, materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the rehabilitation of asphalt concrete roadways utilizing a combination of treatments including slurry seal, grinding and localized digouts, full rehabilitation, and construction of concrete facilities including curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, valley gutters and spandrels. All utilities not called out to be replaced will be protected in place. Manholes and other utility access frames and covers will be protected in place or adjusted to grade. The work will also include any required traffic control, signage, public notifications, stormwater control, vegetation removal, formwork, and all other work necessary to render the infrastructure/facility complete and operational, as shown on the Project Plans and Specifications, as specified herein, and in accordance with City of Morro Bay Standard Specifications and Drawings, and Caltrans Standard Specifications. The Contract Documents must be obtained by download from ASAP Reprographics at www.asapreprographics.com. Bidders must register as an Official Plan Holder by contacting ASAP Reprographics and pay $25 (non-refundable) to download Contract Documents (including technical specifications and drawings) and be assured of receiving all addenda and plan revisions that may occur during the bidding process. The document holder list may be viewed online at the website above. If a bid is submitted by a Contractor who is not licensed with classification “A” license in accordance with the provisions of the California Contractors License Law, the Bidder’s Bond shall be forfeited as detailed in Section 8.2 of the Invitation to Bidders. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities, and make an award deemed in the best interest of the City. Postmarks and facsimiles are not acceptable. Bids shall be executed on the forms provided in the book of bidding documents and in accordance with the instructions contained therein. Bids submitted in any way other than on those projectspecific, City forms will not be accepted. Bid security, in an amount not less than 10 percent (10%) of the total bid dollar amount, is required to be submitted with each bid. The bid security shall be in the form of a bidder’s bond or a certified or cashier’s check drawn upon a responsible bank made payable to the City of Morro Bay and conditioned to be forfeited to the City in the event the bidder, if their bid is accepted, does not enter into a written contract within ten (10) days after the Notice To Proceed is issued after the awarding of the contract. The bidder to whom the award is made will be required to furnish a payment bond and a faithful performance bond. Requests for information or clarification and any questions must be submitted IN WRITING and received in the Department of Public Works no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Requests may be submitted via e-mail addressed to: Jonathan “Nate” Stong, P.E., City Engineer nstong@morrobayca.gov Prevailing wages shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1770 and 1780 of the State of California Labor Code of the State of California and the Compliance Monitoring Unit within the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. In addition, the following conditions apply: • No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. • No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. • This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations Prospective bidders are encouraged to walk through the proposed project sites to become familiar with the site conditions. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held for this project: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CITY OF MORRO BAY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 955 SHASTA AVENUE MORRO BAY, CA The Engineering Division has calculated an estimate of probable construction costs for this project. The City does not wish to publicize the engineer’s estimate of the project cost since this information may tend to influence the number and nature of bids received. However, for the bidder’s convenience and bonding estimating, the engineer’s estimate falls within a range of $2,750,000 to $3,250,000 for the base bid and approximately $500,000 for each additive alternate. The allotted time of construction for this project is NINETY (90) WORKING DAYS. A working day is every weekday, except legal holidays as defined in Section 1-2 of the Special Provisions. September 3 & 10, 2026

PUBLISHED DELINQUENT LIST

(Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3371)

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA

I, James W. Hamilton, CPA, San Luis Obispo County AuditorController-Treasurer-Tax Collector, State of California, certify that: The real properties listed below were declared to be in taxdefault at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2023, by operation of law. The listed real property assessments are only those for which a copy of the latest delinquent reminder letter was returned as undeliverable by the United States Postal Service. The declaration of default was due to non-payment of the total amount due for the taxes, assessments and other charges levied in 2022/23 which were a lien on the listed real property. The name of the assessee, the assessment number, which describes the property, and the total that is due on or before September 30, 2026, is listed. Tax-defaulted real property may be redeemed by payment of all unpaid taxes and assessments, together with additional penalties and fees as prescribed by law, or it may be redeemed under an installment plan. On July 1, 2028, if the taxes remain unpaid, or there is not an active Annual Installment Plan of Redemption, the property will become subject to tax sale. All information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property, including the initiation of an installment plan, will be furnished upon request by the office of James W. Hamilton, CPA, San Luis Obispo County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, at 1055 Monterey St., Rm. D-290, San Luis Obispo, California, 93408. Telephone inquiries may be directed to (805) 781-5836. Information on prior year tax amounts can also be found on the Tax Collector’s website at: www.slocountytax.org. ASSESSMENT NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The assessment number refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and to the individual parcel number on the map page or in the block. Assessment numbers beginning with “902” indicate a timeshare property. The Assessor’s parcel maps and further explanation of the assessment numbering system are available in the Assessor’s Office, 1055 Monterey St., Rm. D-360, San Luis Obispo, California, 93408. Assessee

Assessment Number

Redemption Amount

Cuara Jose B Etux Bejar Rico LLC Stein Gordon B & Diane M Adams Charles L & Guyla D Brown David A Heirs of Brown David A Heirs of Land Title LLC Land Title LLC Kleinhammer Leslie K Heirs of Akey Richard E Etal Makat Investments LLC Makat Investments LLC Mckennan David Heirs of Bartholomew John J & EA Salamanca Stewart & Pamela Bostwick Steven M Bostwick Steven M Delgado Nasareno M Ljutich John V Heirs of Vongchan Coney Kennedy RE & J Theplakhone Daovieng Chang Sybil KN Tre Odena FE Delgado Nasareno M Harris Adrinne P Heirs of Etal Xiong Lee Delgado Nasareno M Delgado Nasareno M Delgado Nasareno M Yang Nou Bramon Paul Heirs of Guide Sal Keeney Pat A Her Tulip Her Tulip Murillo Raymond Schmitt Barbara S Heirs of Etal Mora Refugio S Lee Yee Her John Her John Stoffer Gail A & Sandra J Moore Jerry L Jr Lowell Mary K Heirs of Etal Morlan Delia C Shepherd Buell S Heirs of Blake Ulysses Etal Flores Angel M Etux Aldea Stephen K Chandler Thomas Zuelow Norma J Dewoody Clifford & Betty

009-511-011 009-641-048 012-251-024 015-282-042 022-271-043 022-271-044 023-341-078 024-312-029 024-321-039 050-081-001 060-282-006 060-288-016 064-354-009 064-382-021 076-032-010 082-111-025 082-111-032 082-131-029 083-021-012 083-051-010 083-051-023 083-081-030 083-091-003 083-301-031 083-361-021 083-361-031 083-371-021 083-391-051 083-391-052 083-431-029 083-471-058 084-021-003 084-081-062 084-151-032 084-181-015 084-181-018 084-221-033 084-221-063 084-231-014 084-291-039 084-301-007 084-301-016 084-321-065 084-331-058 084-361-004 084-431-043 084-441-035 084-461-001 091-193-052 096-061-001 096-151-013 902-001-905 902-002-967

$24,277.68 $9,177.49 $1,254.26 $1,440.72 $1,938.92 $1,322.37 $1,229.17 $3,401.19 $5,501.11 $20,929.85 $38,650.08 $34,007.43 $330.58 $492.07 $627.03 $11,302.21 $684.42 $570.88 $707.69 $518.53 $536.20 $566.79 $593.19 $355.17 $562.56 $593.19 $562.56 $570.88 $570.88 $562.56 $1,192.13 $665.47 $757.29 $688.99 $589.60 $3,267.07 $582.84 $583.60 $593.19 $570.88 $444.90 $444.90 $476.90 $666.32 $676.82 $588.69 $611.84 $593.19 $45,092.91 $276.69 $560.30 $392.21 $463.19

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHO:

San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission

WHEN:

Thursday, September 24, 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 amendments to the County Inland Land Use Ordinance to [1] expand the Regional Housing Incentives eligibility criteria to single family dwelling projects meeting or exceeding 40% of the maximum allowable density on Residential Multi-Family (RMF) land use category and [2] establishing a new incentive category to allow a 5% reduction in minimum density per incentive point. County File Number: LRP2026-00010 Assessor Parcel Number: Not applicable Supervisorial District: All Districts Date Authorized: July 28, 2026 Project Manager: Jacob Hughes Recommendation: BOS Approval

WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: 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) 7814118 or at jahughes@co.slo.ca.us. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered is the environmental determination that the project is exempt via General Rule Exemption under CEQA, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 15061(b)(3). A Notice of Exemption has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062 (ED26-0131).

SEALED BIDS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 1, 2026 for performing work as follows: SUNSET PALISADES LIFT STATION REHABILITATION AND FORCE MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT The project consists of repair and rehabilitation of the Sunset Palisades lift station discharge piping and relocation of the existing force main out of private property and into the City right-of-way along Searidge Court. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Please meet promptly at Lift station site located across from 99 Indio Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. Before submitting bids, Contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the Laws of the State of California. Accordingly, the successful Bidder shall possess a Class A, General Engineering, Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded. All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal. Proposals must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids. ERICA KIRKWOOD CITY CLERK September 3 & 10, 2026

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO PROPOSERS PROPOSALS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 1, 2026 for performing work as follows: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE SUNSET PALISADES LIFT STATION REHABILITATION AND FORCE MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT The City of Pismo Beach is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm to provide Construction Management, Inspection and Administration Services for the Sunset Palisades Lift Station Rehabilitation and Force Main Relocation Project. The project consists of repair and rehabilitation of the Sunset Palisades lift station discharge piping and relocation of the existing force main out of private property and into the City right-ofway along Searidge Court. All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.

/s/ JAMES W. HAMILTON, CPA

**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. **

San Luis Obispo County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

DATED: August 25, 2026

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

Executed at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, on August 27, 2026.

YSABEL EIGHMY, SECRETARY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

ERICA KIRKWOOD CITY CLERK

September 10, 2026

September 3 & 10, 2026

I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Published in New Times on August 27, September 3, and September 10, 2026.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Draft Ordinance has been introduced before the City Council of the City of Atascadero. The primary provisions of the Ordinance are as follows: This Draft Ordinance authorizes the levy of special taxes in Community Facilities District no. 2005-1 (public services), including certain annexation territory. On September 8, 2026, the City Council introduced this Ordinance for adoption by the following roll call vote: AYES:

Council Members, Funk, Newsom, Peek, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz and Mayor Bourbeau. NOES: None. ABSENT: None The City Council will consider this Ordinance for adoption on September 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, at City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, at which time any persons wishing to support or oppose the adoption of said Ordinance may appear and be heard. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN under provisions of Government Code Section 36933 the required publication in the New Times will be summary only. Copies of the full text of this Draft Ordinance (including all Exhibits) are available for review on the City’s website at www.atascadero.org or by appointment in the City Clerk’s Office, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California. DATED: September 8, 2026 S/ Alyssa Slater, Deputy City Clerk PUBLISH: September 10, 2026

CITY OF ATASCADERO El Camino Real Culvert Replacement Project Project No. C2026D02 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The City of Atascadero will receive bids for the “El Camino Real Culvert Replacement Project” at the Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA until September 24, 2026 at 1:30 P.M., when they will be publicly opened. Proposals received after said time will not be considered. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, bidder’s name, and address. The Contractor must possess a valid CLASS A CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE at the time of award. This project is subject to the payment of Prevailing Wages, therefore the Contractor shall pay all wages and penalties as required by applicable law. Per SB 854 (Stat. 2014, Chapter 28), no contractor or subcontractor may work or be listed on a bid proposal unless registered with the DIR. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of Atascadero. Bid packages will be available by August 28, 2026 to download for a fee of $22.00 on the City website, www.atascadero.org or at www.QuestCDN.com using project number eBid #10349820. Question may be directed to the City of Atascadero at 805-470-3180 or dprice@atascadero.org Run Dates: September 3, 2026 and September 10, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING PLANNING COMMISSION WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Atascadero DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING in-person at the time and place indicated above to consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a comprehensive update to Title 9 of the Atascadero Municipal Code, and updates to Title 11 (subdivisions) of the Atascadero Municipal Code to implement and provide consistency with the 2045 General Plan, integrate State Law, and implement existing City policy. A Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the 2045 General Plan and associated Zoning Code Update in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., which will be considered by the City Council on September 22, 2026. (ZCH24-0040). INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS are invited to participate and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the above-proposed projects. To provide written public comment, please email comments to pc-comments@atascadero.org by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and made part of the administrative record. If a comment is received after the deadline for submission but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as part of the record of the meeting. Please note, email comments will not be read into the record. Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services or visit the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All documents related to the project will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at www.atascadero.org/agendas. DATED: September 8, 2026 S/ P Dunsmore, Community Development Director PUBLISH: September 10, 2026

WHEN Thursday, September 24, 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 Cal Portland for a reconsideration of Condition of Approval # 4 (D990218D & DRC2010-00015) to allow continued mining of HuerHuero Creek using a paddle wheel scrapper. The applicant is requesting twenty years of additional mining with a maximum extraction of 400,000 cubic yards (140,268 cubic yards have been extracted under the existing permit). The proposed project is within the Agriculture land use category and is located approximately one mile north of the community of Creston. The site is in the El Pomar Estrella Sub Area of the North County 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 adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for D990218D (ED99-521) (ED26-0126). County File Number: AMEND2021-00010 Supervisorial District: District 5 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 035-111-015 (+ 8 more) Date Accepted: 12/14/2021 WHERE The hearing will be held in Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers,1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. 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 10, 2026

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The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider establishing a $6.00 recorder notification program fee. The fee is payable by each non-government entity upon recording a deed, quitclaim deed, mortgage, or deed of trust to offset the cost of implementing the recorder notification program mandated by California Government Code Section 27297.7. The hearing will be held at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, in San Luis Obispo. If adopted, the recorder notification program fee shall be effective beginning January 27, 2027. The fee, if approved by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, must not exceed the reasonable costs of services of the County to provide the recorder notification program per California Government Code Section 27297.7(f). To review the proposed fee documentation, please got to www.slocounty.ca.gov/ departments/board-of-supervisors/board-meetings,agendas-and-minutes and review the agenda items for September 1, 2026.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF ITEMS 1-28:

Consent Agenda; Resolution (Res.) Nos. 2026-199 thru 2026-208 - APPROVED AS AMENDED.

ITEM 29:

Public Comment Period - Items not on the agenda: B. Jorgeson; A. Chung; Sister T. Harpin; J. Ussery; and P. McGibney: spoke - NO ACTION TAKEN.

ITEM 30:

Report re: the County’s option to assume all existing San Simeon CSD responsibilities & liabilities as named in San Simeon CSD’s application of dissolution to the Local Agency Formation Commission; direction to staff to pursue a feasible plan for continued water/wastewater services, identify the appropriate operating entity, engage the Cambria CSD, State Parks, state agencies and state legislators, identify potential state/federal funding, and return w/ staffing/resource needs - RECEIVED W/ DIRECTION TO STAFF.

ITEM 31:

DESAL Plan Feasibility Study - REC’D & FILED.

ITEM 32:

Hearing re: proposed water service charge increase in County Service Area No. 10A, Cayucos; Board found a majority protest exists based on receipt of 525 valid protests - FOUND MAJORITY PROTEST.

ITEM 33:

Closed Session: Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure - potential case: 1; Initiation of litigation - potential case: 1. Existing Litigation: SLO Coastkeeper, et al. v. Co. of SLO, U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Western Division, Case No. 2:24-CV-06854-SPG-ASx. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator re: DCCA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCEA-PSSC; SLOCEA-T&C; SLOCSMA; SLOCPPOA; SLOPA; SDSA; UDWA; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees. Open Session: Report out - NONE.

ITEM 34:

Hearing re: appeals by L. & R Riedel & V. Devine of the Planning Department Hearing Officer’s approval of the Alex Benson MUP/CDP for a mixed-use project at 1300 2nd St., Los Osos; Res. 2026-209, denying the appeals and upholding the Hearing Officer’s approval - ADOPTED.

ITEM 35:

Board Member Comments and Reports: By Board consensus, directed staff to return w/ an update on local impacts of federal healthcare re Medi-Cal eligibility & ground ambulance services & directed staff to enter into nonbinding discussions w/ the YMCA re: a potential partnership for a recreation center at Nipomo Community Park.

The proposed fee documentation may also be reviewed at the: Katcho Achadjian Government Center Administrative Office, Room D430 1055 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 (805) 781-5011 Any person interested in expressing their views regarding the proposed recorder notification program fee may do so at the hearing. Written comments may be submitted at or before the public hearing by addressing them to the Board of Supervisors. Mail comments to; Katcho Achadjian Government Center Administrative Office, Room D430 1055 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 DATED: September 2, 2026 MATTHEW PONTES, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk September 3 & 10, 2026

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

Meeting adjourned. For meeting details, view meeting videos at: https://www.slocounty. ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/Clerk-of-the-Board/ Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-andAgendas.aspx. Matthew P. Pontes, Chief Executive Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors September 10, 2026

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-03 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, August 24, 2026, the City Council of the City of Grover Beach had the First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 26-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE IX (DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE GROVER BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4.10.015 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE), THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES A LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT This Ordinance will Amend Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code, Chapter 4, and Local Coastal Program to revise certain sections of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (Section 4.10.015) and incorporate clarifying changes requested by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The full text of the Ordinance is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, California, or a copy may be obtained from the office for a nominal charge. The City Council will conduct second reading and consider adoption of this Ordinance on Monday, September 14, 2026. If approved, the Ordinance shall not become effective and in full force and effect until 12:01 a.m. on the thirty first day after its final passage. Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the second summary shall be published, together with the names of the Council Members voting in favor, in a newspaper of general circulation within the City. /s/ Wendi B. Sims, City Clerk Dated: Thursday, September 10, 2026

CITY OF ATASCADERO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65353, in- person at the time and place indicated above to consider the Atascadero 2045 General Plan (GPA21-0067). Notice is hereby given that the City of Atascadero, as lead agency, prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 2045 General Plan and associated Zoning Code Update. The EIR has identified that the project will result in significant and unavoidable impacts in the following areas: • Air Quality • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Transportation The City Council will hold a public hearing at the date and time listed above to consider adoption of the 2045 General Plan and certification of the Final EIR including adoption of CEQA findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS are invited to participate and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the above-proposed projects. To provide written public comment, please email comments to pccomments@atascadero.org by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and made part of the administrative record. If a comment is received after the deadline for submission but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as part of the record of the meeting. Please note, written comments will not be read into the record. Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services or visit the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All documents related to the project will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at www.atascadero.org/agendas. DATED: September 8, 2026 S/ P Kelly Gleason, Planning Manager PUBLISH: September 10, 2026

FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 10

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny Homework: Name a way you think everyone should be more like you. tinyurl.com/9w9w9w9 ARIES

LIBRA

(March 21-April 19): Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, but they can maintain top tempo for only about 20 to 30 seconds before overheating. When they’re hunting, they usually get just one speedy dash to catch their prey. They must spend far more time stalking and positioning than running. The velocity is sensational, but their patient and prolonged strategy is even more essential. In the coming weeks, Aries, I urge you to be like the cheetah as you pursue what you need and want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov said that true mastery means performing with complete intensity while making the movement appear effortless. Behind the grace lies years of disciplined practice. Is there an aptitude or practice you cultivate that fits this description, Taurus? I hope you’re ready to showcase it, flaunt it, and use it to your maximum benefit. It’s time to capitalize bountifully on skills at which you excel. Your well-deserved rewards are more likely to arrive than usual.

GEMINI NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles (“City”) invites and will receive sealed Bids up to but not later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at CITY HALL located at 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446, for the furnishing to the City all labor, equipment, materials, tools, services, transportation, permits, utilities, and all other items necessary for the Surface Water Treatment Plant Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Replacement Project No. UD2603 (the “Project”). At said time, Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the City Office. Bids received after said time shall be returned unopened. Bids shall be valid for a period of 90 calendar days after the Bid opening date. The Work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental to Surface Water Treatment Plant Granular Activated Carbon Replacement, UD Project No. 26-03, in accordance with the Contract Documents and to the satisfaction of the City of El Paso de Robles. The work is generally described as supply and install 80,000 lbs of virgin bituminous granular activated carbon for potable water treatment.

Pre-Bid Conference not specifically addressed within the Contract shall be answered in writing, and shall be sent to all Bidders present at the Pre-Bid Conference. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. Each bond shall be in the forms set forth herein, shall be secured from a surety company that meets all State of California bonding requirements, as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer. Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, the successful Bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by City to ensure its performance under the Contract.

Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773, City has obtained the prevailing rate of per diem wages and the prevailing wage rate for holiday and overtime work applicable in San Luis Obispo County from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute this Contract. A copy of these The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments prevailing wage rates may be obtained via the internet at: www.dir. to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) ca.gov/dlsr/ which went into effect on January 1, 2024 and apply broadly to all selfpropelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other In addition, a copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages is available forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is from the City and shall be made available to interested parties upon available at the California Air Resources Board Website (https://ww2. request. The successful bidder shall post a copy of the prevailing wage rates at each job site. It shall be mandatory upon the Bidder to whom arb.ca.gov): the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractors, to comply 2022 Amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets with all Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to the Regulation Enforcement Notice payment of not less than the said specified prevailing wage rates to all Bidders are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract, employment requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the of apprentices, hours of labor and debarment of contractors and Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations subcontractors. section 2449 et seq. throughout the duration of the Project. Bidders must Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors’ and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by or enter into a Contract to perform public work must be registered CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein may render the with the Department of Industrial Relations. No Bid will be accepted Bid non-responsive. nor any Contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and Interested bidders must obtain copies of the documents electronically.

The Contract Documents will be available electronically, at no cost, at DemandStar.com (DemandStar). 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. com. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check Demand Star on a daily basis through the close of bids for any applicable addenda or updates. DemandStar 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 may change without notice to prospective bidders. The Contract Documents shall supersede any information posted or transmitted by any other vendor besides the City.

subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. If awarded a Contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the Project. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by the Labor Code shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in the Labor Code. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this Project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this Contract and applicable law in its Bid.

Substitution requests shall be made within 35 calendar days after the award of the Contract. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), the City may make findings designating that certain additional materials, methods or services by specific brand or trade name other than those listed in the Standard Specifications be used for the Project. Such Each Bid shall be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, findings, if any, as well as the materials, methods or services and their or Bid Bond secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City, the specific brand or trade names that must be used for the Project may be amount of which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted found in the Special Conditions. Total Bid Price, made payable to City of El Paso de Robles as bid security. City shall award the Contract for the Project to the lowest responsive, The bid security shall be provided as a guarantee that within ten (10) responsible Bidder as determined by the City from the BASE BID working days after the City provides the successful bidder the Notice ALONE City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any of Award, the successful Bidder will enter into a Contract and provide irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. the necessary bonds and certificates of insurance. The bid security will Date: September 10, 2026 be declared forfeited if the successful Bidder fails to comply within said By: /s/ Robert Devaney time. No interest will be paid on funds deposited with City. Water Utility Manager A “NON-MANDATORY” Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. PST to review the Project’s existing conditions at Publication Dates: the Nacimiento Water Treatment Plant, 1600 Ramada Drive, Paso -9/10/2026 Robles, California 93446. Representatives of the City and consulting -9/17/2026 engineers, if any, will be present. Questions asked by Bidders at the

(May 21-June 20): “Dear Oracle: I have contracted a severe case of too-many-tabs-open. My brain has 19 windows running at once, and it’s hard for me to determine which thoughts are the truly important ones. Everything seems equally urgent and equally trifling. Any tips on how I can better figure out what actually matters the most? —Overstimulated Gemini.” Dear Overstimulated: The secret to fixing this dilemma is to consult your body. Focus your attention on your gut and ask it to send you sweet clues about which yearnings it resonates with most. Check in with your feet and seek their wise counsel about which direction they want to lead you. Pat yourself lovingly on the butt a few times and request its loving guidance about what will make you feel most grounded.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): For some people, laughter is like a spiritual practice. A lot of them are Leos, Aquarians, and Sagittarians. They crack up more often and for longer stretches than most, and they tend to howl at ironies everyone else takes too seriously. I bring this to your attention, dear Cancerian, because you’re in a time when you could and should laugh often in wild, liberating ways. I invite you to explore the weirder areas of your sense of humor and work earnestly to expand what you find funny. PS: There’s credible evidence that laughter can reduce stress physiology, ease anxiety, lift mood, strengthen social connection, and even raise pain tolerance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The astronomer Johannes Kepler spent years trying to prove that planetary orbits were perfect circles because he believed the universe should behave that way. Once he abandoned his cherished assumption, he discovered the truth: The planets travel in ellipses. That revision transformed astronomy forever. With this in mind, Leo, I will ask you: Is there an elegant belief you have outgrown? A theory that was once fun and interesting but now limits your vision? The coming weeks will favor corrections. Changing your mind will show you that reality is even more interesting than you previously understood.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Master chefs say that diners first taste food with their eyes. The visual presentation is key to the whole experience. But the beauty must arise from craftsmanship rather than empty decoration. I believe you Virgos are in a phase when this is an important metaphor. Your outer style and inner substance are ready to become better collaborators. Some suggestions: Wear clothes that influence you to feel vividly alive. Relax your face and posture. Beautify your workspace. Polish your presentations. And please make sure the dazzling appearances reflect equally nourishing contents.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I just finished a delicate peace mission to the contested inner landscape where your nightmares have been causing a big ruckus. In response to my diplomacy, they have agreed to drop their weapons and release their captives. In exchange, they are asking you to sit with them for a while as they rant and sob, and maybe offer them a few kisses and affectionate embraces. Drawing on my long years of coaxing unruly spirits back into semi-sanity, I conclude that a key reason they turned so dramatic and extreme was that they have been starving for your attention. I am very sure that with just a little effort, you can tame their reckless restlessness.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’re poised at a threshold between what’s comfortably familiar and excitingly possible. A certain reliable part of your life has served you well for a long time but is now ripe for evolution. The paradox is that letting go of a serviceable asset can feel more difficult than shedding what’s obviously harmful. So here’s the riddle I hope you will meditate on: What good old thing could you relinquish so as to attract and make room for a great new thing in your life?

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci filled his notebooks with sketches of machines that would not become practical until centuries later. Examples are the parachute, a helicopter-like “aerial screw,” and an armored tank. Many of his designs were simply too advanced for the materials and engineering of his era. I suspect you may experience comparable moments of visionary thinking in the coming weeks and months, Sagittarius. To some people and even to yourself, your ideas might seem overly ambitious or ahead of their time. But please don’t dismiss them. Write down your inklings and let them cavort around in your imagination.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sofia Kovalevskaya was born under the sign of Capricorn in 1850. Early in her life, she displayed mathematical brilliance. She longed to develop her talent, but women weren’t allowed to attend college in her native Russia. So she devised a workaround: a marriage of convenience with a man who helped her leave the country and gain the freedom to study in Germany. There she eventually became the first woman to earn a doctorate. Inspired by her example, I encourage you to consider creative strategies for obstacles that seem immovable. What indirect routes might lead you to your goals better than frontal assaults? Be willing to zigzag toward your destination.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Most of us have been cursed. The sources of the bad mojo have rarely been evil sorcerers who cast literal spells. Rather, they were harsh pronouncements about our worth or our future, spoken by people we loved or trusted. For example, when I was 20, my astrology teacher dropped an alarming verdict on me: “You will never be seen and appreciated for who you truly are.” That ugly decree became a jinx I spent years struggling with before I finally banished it. Do you carry a comparable hex, Aquarius? Maybe mommy or daddy proclaimed you would never amount to anything. Maybe an ex declared that you would never again find real love. Whatever it might have been, here’s the good news: You now have the power to at least partially dissolve that old scourge and glide into the future less burdened by it.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): Ravens often cache shiny objects and interesting novelties that seem to possess no immediate practical value. They apparently delight in collecting intriguing possibilities. I recommend you channel your inner raven in the coming weeks, Pisces. Assemble an array of quirky treasures and raw materials without immediately deciding whether or why they might be useful. Like what? Like fun ideas, memorable quotations, odd facts, provocative images, curious fragments, and fascinating stories. In ways you can’t imagine yet, your playful cluster will inspire imaginative innovations and delightful breakthroughs. ∆

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