New Times, March 23, 2023

BY PETER JOHNSON

It’s been about two years since San Luis Obispo was sued for laws it passed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic targeting the city’s homeless population. The lawsuit, filed by advocacy organizations on behalf of a handful of unhoused residents, alleges that the city violates the civil rights of that population when it conducts homeless camp sweeps without a good alternative for shelter. Currently working to hash out a settlement agreement, the parties still have a few points of contention. Assistant Editor Peter Johnson speaks with the city and advocates about what those are and where the negotiation is headed [8].

This week, you can also read about a tax initiative that could change the way local taxes get passed [10], a sculptor who manipulates fabric to bring the past into the present [24], and one writer’s St. Paddy’s Day adventure in downtown SLO [30].

Camillia Lanham editor

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‘St. Fratty’s Day’ returns with bigger crowd

The annual student-led St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in San Luis Obispo escalated to new levels after several years of recovering from a major roof-collapse accident and the global pandemic.

Dubbed “St. Fratty’s Day” by revelers, the block party at the intersection of Hathway and Bond streets swelled to 4,000 people—double the attendance from last year. The SLO Police Department arrested 18 people and issued 87 citations to partiers March 17 and 18.

Longtime neighborhood resident Kathie Walker and her family were woken up at 4 a.m. on March 18 in their Frederick Street home by fireworks exploding outside. She saw college students partying all around, some of whom were climbing a utility pole. Walker told New Times she stopped roughly 10 publicly intoxicated students from scaling it closer to 7 a.m. but added that others continued their attempts to climb the pole once she walked away.

“Usually, they climb it and get arrested,” Walker said. “This year, the officers didn’t enter that area. They drove through that intersection, got booed, and kept driving.”

The St. Fratty’s Day bash was a low-key house party when it originated in 2009, Walker explained. It usually takes place the Saturday before Cal Poly’s winter finals week. But it has morphed into a more raucous celebration over the years, crescendoing with a roof collapse in 2015 that sent 10 people to the hospital.

“2015 was the worst, then it dropped down, and later COVID shut everything down,” she said. “It wasn’t bad until last year.”

Over the years, residential groups like the Residents for Quality Neighborhoods complained to the SLO City Council about the noise and nuisance issues stemming from college parties. They even asked for St. Fratty’s Day to be canceled. In 2017, the City Council established a “safety enhancement period” where fines for party-related violations, like excessive noise and drinking in public, were doubled between March 1 and 17.

SLOPD enforced the magnified fines this year. Under regular circumstances, violations for noise, unruly gatherings, public urination, and open containers cost $350, $700, and $1,000 for

SLO County’s top administrator to resign

San Luis Obispo County will soon be losing its top official.

In a surprise move, SLO County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Wade Horton submitted his resignation on March 21 during a closed session meeting of the Board of Supervisors.

Horton, who’s been at the helm of the county organization and its 2,800 employees since 2017, will stay on the job through May 1, according to a county announcement. The county plans to launch a nationwide search for his replacement.

“It has been an absolute privilege to serve the

first, second, and third offenses, respectively. The fines jump to $700 and $1,000 with the safety enhancement zone in place.

“Fine amounts are different per person based on if they have received a citation in the last year for the same infraction, the amount goes up,” said SLOPD spokesperson Christine Wallace. “For those people arrested for DUI, public intox., and other misdemeanors, their fines have a base bail rate but may be changed by the judge when they go to court.”

At the March 21 City Council meeting, SLOPD

told New Times that students traditionally wake up at 3:17 a.m. in honor of March 17, and that people from all over California thronged to the Hathway Street block party this year.

“I saw way too many people from my hometown, and my friend saw people from his high school who flew down to go to this block party,” she said. She witnessed people crawling up the utility pole, getting into fights, and even urinating in public. Canceling St. Fratty’s Day would be hard, according to her.

“You can’t cancel the giant mob of students standing on the street. I’m young and naive, so I’m going to have this opinion,” she said. “It’s ridiculous to put yourself in a situation and live about a block away in a college town and complain about kids partying. … You got to move somewhere else.”

Chief Rick Scott said that the enhancement zone ended at 7 a.m. on March 18, which was also when the Hathway and Bond intersection was closed to vehicle traffic. The block party crowd dispersed by 10:30 a.m. after which SLOPD reopened the roads. Scott announced at the meeting that police will do an “after action analysis” to study what tactics worked and where they failed. They are continuing conversations with impacted residents.

For one second-year Cal Poly student who requested anonymity, St. Fratty’s Day is “fun.” She

board, organization, and residents of SLO County,” Horton said in a press release about his departure. “I am proud of all we have accomplished together, and I am thankful for the many opportunities the county has afforded to make a difference in our community alongside a talented staff, and so many incredible partners from local government, business, education, and our nonprofit community.”

Horton did not state why he decided to resign and declined to provide further comment to New Times. A performance evaluation for Horton was on the Board of Supervisors’ March 21 closed session agenda, but two county supervisors told New Times that Horton submitted his resignation before it happened.

But for resident Walker, packing up and leaving isn’t so simple. She added that she doesn’t have a problem with her student neighbors, but rather the mentality of “taking over the neighborhood for one day of partying.”

“When we bought our property, we weren’t surrounded by students or fraternities,” she said. “They’re transitional and move on with their lives, and will hopefully own a house. I wonder how they’d feel if someone then told them to move.”

—Bulbul Rajagopal

“I was surprised,” 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson said, “especially since we were in the process of conducting an evaluation. And before we got to it, actually, he decided to resign. I can’t really speak to his thinking on that.”

Gibson and 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding both noted that Horton “voluntarily chose” to put his performance evaluation on the March 21 agenda. Gibson said he supported that, adding that past boards used to evaluate the CAO’s performance annually, but it hadn’t happened in several years.

“It’s standard business,” Gibson said. “It was going to be a wide-ranging discussion. We have

‘SMORGASBORG’ On March 18, “St. Fratty’s Day,” many partygoers turned to the “BORG” or blackout rage gallon—a plastic gallon of water, liquor, and flavoring, labeled with names like “Somewhere Over the Rainborg” or “Ruth Bader Ginsborg.”

a new board majority. We have a new approach to governance. We have a whole set of challenging issues before us. Having a check-in as to the state of our organization is absolutely the right thing to do.”

Fifth District Supervisor Debbie Arnold, a member of the board’s conservative minority, called Horton’s exit “a great loss to the county.” Arnold said she’s admired Horton’s leadership since he served as the county’s public works director before his promotion to CAO.

“I’ve never worked with anyone more dedicated to the well-being of this county,” Arnold said. “He wasn’t political. I appreciated his honesty. We didn’t always agree, but I had total confidence in Wade.”

Arnold said that when she saw his performance evaluation on the board’s agenda for March 21, she knew “something was wrong.”

“When I saw that, I was concerned,” she said.

In his five-plus years as CAO, Horton steered SLO County through an array of crises and challenging circumstances, including multiple FBI investigations, the COVID-19 pandemic, former 3rd District Supervisor Adam Hill’s suicide, intense political division, and, most recently, a destructive set of winter storms.

Through it all, 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg said, Horton “kept the boat upright.”

“We are all very sad to see him go,” OrtizLegg said. “He has been through some very difficult times. … He was very dedicated.”

County supervisors declined to disclose further details from the closed session meeting or speculate as to why Horton resigned.

The county is currently in the midst of a transition to a new, liberal-leaning board majority comprising Gibson, Ortiz-Legg, and Paulding, who have set a new agenda and direction for the county. Gibson brushed off rumors that he or the new board majority instigated Horton’s exit and expressed appreciation for his years of service.

“He accomplished a lot in five-plus years, when you think about what we as a county went through,” Gibson said. “He came in at a very difficult time, worked with a challenging board, and I’m grateful he was there.”

The board will discuss the soon-to-bevacant CAO position, and its next steps, at future meetings.

“We’ve got some different options, but I think it’s likely we’ll end up with someone taking the helm as an interim,” Gibson said.

“We’ve got a budget. We’ve got a lot of stuff to do. And we want to be thoughtful about choosing our next CAO.”

—Peter Johnson

Storms hinder cleanup efforts in Cambria

Winter storms have caused nearly 120 trees to fall on the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and other open space properties since December 2022.

On March 16, Carlos Mendoza, who heads up the Cambria Community Services District (CSD) Facilities and Resources Department, gave the district board update on cleanup efforts.

“So just on the preserve itself, I think we’re over 100 trees that have uprooted that have come down on trails or that have created a hazard for the public or people that live next to the Fiscalini Ranch, so we’ve had to spend a significant amount of time out,” Mendoza said. “Closing trails for days, inspecting trails, hiring contractors to come out and help us to bring down those trees.”

Cambria was hit by 8.4 inches of rain between March 9 and 14, according to SLO County rainfall data. The biggest storm, which dropped more than 4 inches of rain on March 10, caused Santa Rosa Creek to rise rapidly, flooding downtown Cambria and the CSD Facilities and Resources property on Rodeo Grounds Road. Flooding also led to multiple trail closures on the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, with the latest closure being the Santa Rosa Creek Trail, according to Friends of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Executive Director Kitty Connolly.

Connolly said that the fallen trees aren’t a bad thing, due to their life expectancy.

“So, what they’ve done is they’re falling, and they’re leaving space for new trees,” Connolly said. “We hate to lose a mature tree, but it’s just part of the cycle.”

In anticipation of rising water levels at Santa Rosa Creek, volunteers with the Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve sprang into action on March 10 to protect the Monterey pine saplings, which are used to help conserve the Monterey pine groves in Cambria. The saplings were initially housed in a nursery located at the Facilities and Resources Department, an area that was eventually covered with nearly 5.5 feet of water, according to Mendoza. It flooded the entire yard, offices, and shop, Mendoza told New Times.

“One of the main things that we’re trying to work on right now is to secure the facility back up. We had maybe half if not three-quarters of the fence around that

yard damaged or collapsed,” Mendoza said. “The other item that’s part of the yard is the water department’s pump station. So there’s critical infrastructure there that needs to be protected.”

The saplings and nursery were safely moved to higher ground, Connolly told New Times. But the continuing storms have created an additional hurdle when it comes to the level of cleanup work the department can do, including using chainsaws and ropes to bring down uprooted trees throughout Cambria.

“We bring down the trees and the debris is now on the ground. It’s so saturated right now that there’s no way for us to bring a truck or a chipper or any type of equipment out there,” Mendoza said. “It’ll be months before the ground dries up enough that we’re able to safely bring crews out to bring the equipment both to do the work but also not to damage the ranch itself.”

—Shwetha Sundarrajan

SLO County to enroll in Central Coast Community Energy

The last remaining local government to hold out from joining Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is now opting in to the regional power provider.

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on March 21 to join as a member agency of 3CE—a Monterey-based utility that buys power on behalf of more than a million customers in four Central Coast counties and 29 cities.

SLO County supervisors requested a hearing in January to join 3CE, after past boards repeatedly turned down chances to enroll. The decision sets in motion a process that will result in 3CE service beginning for unincorporated areas of SLO County in January 2025.

Supporters, like SLO County 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson, highlighted 3CE’s rate savings compared to PG&E— which range from 31 percent to 43 percent, depending on the customer type, according to a county staff report—and the ability to take local control over power decisions.

“I supported this a long time ago,” Gibson said at the meeting. “I think the reasons for supporting this are even stronger today than the last time we considered it. The rates are the key here. I can’t see how we can get around that.”

Launched in 2018, 3CE is one of 25 Community Choice Aggregation agencies in California—and the largest in terms of geographic area, stretching from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara.

The model enables local governments to pool their customer bases and decide where to purchase power from and how to reinvest revenues. PG&E continues to manage distribution, transmission, and billing.

Customers are automatically opted in to 3CE but can voluntarily opt out and continue bundled service with PG&E.

“For the first time, many Californians have a choice of where to get their power,” 3CE Communications Director Catherine Stedman said in a March 21 presentation

SIGNING UP SLO County is joining Central Coast Community Energy, starting service in January 2025.

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to the board. “They have more options, and better options, and our local governments … have a say in what we pay for energy and where that energy comes from.”

The energy aggregator has aggressive clean energy goals, including a target of achieving 100-percent renewable energy by 2030. The agency’s current portfolio is about 60-percent renewable, according to officials.

In January, 3CE announced that it secured a 25-year agreement with energy company Hydrostor to build the largest compressed-air energy storage facility in the world in Kern County—with 200 megawatts of its power reserved for 3CE customers. The agency has also inked agreements with several newly constructed renewable energy projects that’ve come online around the state.

“The goal of decarbonization is attainable,” Stedman said. “3CE and CCAs [Community Choice Aggregators] have proven we can deliver projects.”

While advocates pointed to those clean energy goals, the rate savings, and 3CE’s various rebate programs as reasons to join, detractors expressed skepticism about the agency’s long-term viability.

Third District Supervisor Dawn OrtizLegg—who used to work for PG&E and helped with the development of Topaz Solar Farm in the California Valley—said that she felt “a lot of pain in this situation, I will admit.”

“Right now, there are many, many things that are in flux in the energy business,” she said. “It’s a very complex subject. There’s a lot that’s at stake here.”

Ortiz-Legg said that agencies like 3CE

are now largely responsible for procuring adequate power resources for California— and noted that they’ve “come up short.”

“They were expected to go out and procure energy, and that energy didn’t come,” OrtizLegg said. “The story is such that we still need that behemoth [PG&E]. That’s very important because when we turn on the lights today, guess who’s doing that? Not 3CE, but PG&E.”

While expressing reservations, Ortiz-Legg ultimately supported the county joining 3CE, noting that “you can’t refute the fact that people get a deal here.”

John Peschong and Debbie Arnold, 1st and 5th District supervisors, respectively, dissented in the vote. Peschong said he felt he needed to support residents in his North County district who are employed by PG&E.

“These are not the top jobs. These are the guys who drive around in blue trucks, football dads and football moms,” Peschong said. “They’re community members and they’re constituents. I have to represent them.”

—Peter Johnson

Lake Lopez Reservoir expected to spill over

After a quarter century, Lake Lopez Reservoir is poised to return to an old habit.

Spilling every year since its inception from 1969 until 1987, followed by repeat incidents from 1996 to 1998, the dam is cresting again due to the deluge of rain San Luis Obispo County has received since last December. County Public Works officials are now on “spill watch.”

“I do think it will spill, especially with the previous rains where an inch of rain increased [the reservoir’s water level] by a foot,” Public Works Engineer David Spiegel said on March 21. “If we get 1 to 3 inches of rain, it will spill in the next one to three days. It’s 2 feet from the crest of spilling at this point.”

After two sets of heavy storms—one from December to January and another from March 10 to 14—the reservoir’s capacity was at 88 percent, increasing to 98.8 percent after fresh rain March 21 and 22. The reservoir provides recreational and drinking water to residents in Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, and Oceano. If it does overtop, water from the dam will course through the Arroyo Grande Creek and its levee, which was recently repaired by the county after it was breached in January.

“Lopez Lake only has three valves that release water from the lake,” Spiegel said. “If we did have to let the water out, it would take months and months. The pipes weren’t sized to do flood releases.”

The specific pipe Spiegel is referring to is a 42-inch diameter valve. The reservoir is also equipped with two 10-inch diameter jet valves that are turned on for “environmental releases,” meaning water is sent downstream for the fish in the Arroyo Grande Creek and surrounding agricultural lands.

Unlike pipes of larger diameters attached to the Lake Nacimiento Reservoir and even

dams in Oroville that can release 8,000-plus cubic feet per second (cfs) of water, Spiegel said that the valves on Lake Lopez’s reservoir could maybe release 100 cfs.

“The piping was put in place when the dam was built,” he said. “It would be one heck of a feat to add new valves.”

Spiegel and Public Works are concerned about potential flooding in the creek levee if the dam overtops. On March 20, the county issued an evacuation warning for people living in the areas of the Oceano Lagoon and on the north and south sides of the levee. Previous New Times reporting found that county staff plugged gopher holes on the north side and installed a notch on the south side to prevent future flood damage.

“The notch is to help relieve some of the stress on the north side of the levee,” Spiegel said. “We want the level to gradually decrease without it being a tidal wave of overflow.”

Public Works staff is monitoring the reservoir round-the-clock. They’ve also posted road crews in areas where bridges go over the Arroyo Grande Creek, like Cecchetti Crossing and Huasna Road at Lopez Drive.

Excess water from the dam spill will eventually stream into the ocean.

“We don’t have the facilities to pipe it anywhere or have storage locations like they do in the Central Valley where it floods agricultural lands and let it percolate to the ground,” Spiegel said. ∆

—Bulbul Rajagopal

Common ground?

Homeless advocates, city of SLO work to settle federal civil rights lawsuit

Afederal lawsuit alleging that the city of San Luis Obispo violates the constitutional rights of its unhoused residents could be nearing a resolution.

City officials and homeless advocates told New Times that they are in discussions on a settlement in the nearly 2-year-old case— though “significant areas of disagreement remain,” court records say.

A formal mediation hearing is scheduled for April 24.

“We’re working really collaboratively and productively,” SLO City Attorney Christine Dietrick told New Times. “I think we’re hopeful we can move together in the direction of some solutions that work for the entire community and support our unhoused residents.”

In 2021, two statewide nonprofits and a local law office sued the city on behalf of five unsheltered residents and local homeless services nonprofit Hope’s Village.

The suit alleged that SLO “has embarked on a campaign of driving its unsheltered residents out of town—or at least out of sight.”

“The city has a policy and practice of citing, fining, and arresting … unsheltered persons to force them to ‘move along’ from public parks, creeks, sidewalks, open spaces, streets, and parking facilities,” the lawsuit alleged. “It often seizes and destroys the personal possessions that these unhoused and unsheltered individuals need for protection, privacy, and survival.

“The city engages in these practices without ensuring that individual shelter and/ or housing options are available,” it added.

Court documents show that attorneys with the Public Interest Law Project, California Rural Legal Assistance, and Babak Naficy’s law office have been in settlement talks with the city since September— exchanging several drafts of potential agreements.

Lauren Hansen, a staff attorney with the Public Interest Law Project, a Bay Area group that “advances justice for low-income people and communities,” told New Times that the negotiations center on how the city enforces its municipal code and whether it can provide adequate shelter to the homeless.

“We’re concerned that the city, when they go out to sweep encampments, that they don’t have available or appropriate shelter before they conduct encampment clearouts,” Hansen said. “They can’t cite, arrest, or fine people living outside with nowhere else to go.”

While she said she couldn’t speak about the specifics of the settlement talks, Hansen noted that the city cannot rely on the 40 Prado Homeless Center and its 124 shelter beds as a cure-all solution for the crisis.

“Not everybody can stay at Prado, either because there’s not space, sometimes it’s closed due to a COVID outbreak, or it’s not appropriate because of a disability or some other health issue,” she said. “Absent available shelter, the city does not tell people where to be on public property, and they’re left figuring out where to rest without getting cited.”

According to past New Times reporting, SLO regularly monitors and sweeps homeless encampments in public spaces, clearing at least one encampment per month between 2020 and 2022. The sweeps occurred in more than 30 locations in the city and brought 120 tons of material—the weight of 10 school buses—to the landfill, according to city data.

On March 20, Becky Jorgeson, president of Hope’s Village, staged a protest outside of SLO City Hall in response to what she called the continued mistreatment of the homeless.

Jorgeson spoke in front of four tents— which were set up on the front lawn of City Hall and occupied by unsheltered residents—and criticized local police and city administrators for a lack of compassion.

Department launched a mobile crisis unit with an EMT and a social worker who are dispatched to nonemergency 911 calls. That team has taken 128 calls between July 2022 and March 2023 and reunified 54 residents with friends or family members, according to the city.

The Police Department has also grown its non-sworn, unarmed Community Service Officer team from two officers to six.

“We think that’s going to be a huge, huge force multiplier in moving in the right direction, to getting people connected to the assistance they need,” Dietrick said.

The city also highlighted a safe parking program near the train station and other proposed programs that are in the works.

“We’re trying to shine a big light on the fact that City Hall is not helping us,” Jorgeson said. “The police are getting worse instead of better. Police continue to take people’s personal property. It’s just unconscionable.”

While declining to comment on the federal lawsuit, Jorgeson accused the city of continuing its alleged practice of harassing unhoused people, citing them, forcing them to move, and seizing their belongings.

“They ticket our homeless people who are trying to get sleep,” she said. “It’s a human right to have sleep.”

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Dietrick, the SLO city attorney, countered that SLO is taking steps to invest more city funding into services to help the homeless and not penalize them.

“Those are the things we’re working towards—how best to deploy resources to help people move out of homelessness,” Dietrick told New Times. “It’s a focus away from enforcement to getting people housed.”

City officials cited multiple lines of effort to show their progress. In 2022, the Fire

“The city is also planning to expand a hotel voucher program, in collaboration with the county and regional service providers, to ensure that a bridge for temporary emergency shelter is in place as new transitional and permanent supportive housing opportunities are developed,” city Public Communications Manager Whitney Szentesi said.

SLO recently updated its standards for managing homeless encampments—called the Compassionate Assistance, Mitigation, and Prevention (CAMP) standards. The policy stipulates how exactly city staff should respond to encampments. Whether those efforts are enough to satisfy Hansen and the plaintiff groups— or if other new policies will be part of a settlement—are outstanding questions.

“I am hopeful,” Hansen said. “Because they’re entering into settlement negotiations in good faith, they seem like they’re serious about resolving those things.” Δ

Assistant Editor Peter Johnson can be reached at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com.

CONFRONTING CITY HALL Aiden, an unhoused resident in SLO for the past five years, sits on a ledge in front of San Luis Obispo City Hall on March 20. Four tents were pitched there as a protest on March 20, just as the city and homeless advocates are working to settle a lawsuit over SLO’s treatment of its unhoused population.

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‘No interest in local government’

Governments in San Luis Obispo County and beyond worry that a tax initiative on the 2024 ballot will undermine local voter power

The deep pockets of a statewide business advocacy group have already managed make a controversial tax initiative eligible for the November 2024 California ballot.

Created by an organization called the California Business Roundtable (CBRT), the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act claims to reinforce taxpayer protection by boosting transparency and giving voters “final say” on new and higher taxes.

But not everyone is convinced.

While CBRT touted the initiative as a relief for Californians burdened with escalating taxes, many local governments are calling the measure a deceptive way for large corporations to pay less than their fair share of taxes.

Grover Beach Mayor Karen Bright, for one, signed an official letter opposing the initiative at the March 13 City Council meeting after the governing body set its legislative platform with the League of California Cities.

“People could just hear ‘taxpayer protection and government accountability’ and think that’s good,” Bright told New Times. “But when you look at the group behind it, they’re advocates of large corporations with no interest in local government.”

CBRT is led by a team of nine, including Chair Thomas McKernan, who also heads the Automobile Club of Southern California; Vice Chair Mike Vomund, who is the vice president of Chevron Corporation in the Western United States; and President Robert Lapsley, who previously served as the vice president of the California Chamber of Commerce.

A slew of the tax measure’s potential requirements are prime head turners: twothirds voter approval for all new special tax increases, local tax increases needing a statewide voter majority, and a retroactive voiding of all state and local taxes adopted after Jan. 1, 2022, if they don’t comply with the initiative.

“We could have people voting on things they don’t know anything about. People in Napa Valley or San Diego County will be voting on things affecting a particular city or county,” Bright said. “It’s easy for people to say ‘no’ when they don’t understand why it’s necessary.”

She added that the clause about retroactive nullification takes power away from voters. Bright told New Times that if voters pass this ballot measure next year, there would be dire consequences for local governments, school districts, public safety, and labor groups to raise funds and continue providing services for constituents.

“I worked in San Luis Coastal [school district] for 33 years as the district buyer,” she said. “I worked on ballot measures and contracts, and this is the first time I’ve seen something like this [tax measure].”

The organization calls itself nonpartisan with a 35-year track record of identifying “issues critical to a healthy business climate and provided the leadership needed to

strengthen California’s economy and create jobs.” Last year, in an unprecedented move, CBRT publicly endorsed billionaire former Republican Rick Caruso for Los Angeles mayor. Caruso lost to Democrat Karen Bass after funneling $104 million into his campaign—the greatest amount spent by a mayoral candidate in U.S. history.

“We understand them to be an advocacy group for wealthy real estate groups and corporations,” 2nd District SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson said. “They’re pretty far right and anti-government.”

Gibson is also the 1st vice president of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC). It represents county government to the state Legislature and the federal government, and focuses on educating the public about county programs. CSAC is also vocally against the tax measure, and Gibson lauded Grover Beach’s early opposition too.

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“The counties that are opposed to this measure spanned an incredible range of political outlets,” he said. “This is a numbers game, and these are deep-pocketed folks. It reveals the downside that money can buy an initiative on the ballot.”

Gibson is referring to pay-per-signature process of compensating people who collect signatures for ballot initiatives. These gatherers, also called circulators, are paid based on the number of signatures they collect. Gibson told New Times that they’re usually paid $10 to $14 per signature.

Campaign finance data from the Secretary of State show that CBRT received more than $16.3 million in contributions for the initiative, and the group spent roughly $16.2 million of that. Some contributors include CBRT’s political action committee based in San Rafael, a Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association project call “Protect Prop. 13,” and the Glendale-based self-storage company Public Storage.

CBRT Vice President Brooke Armour Spiegel told New Times via email that they began circulating the measure for signatures last January.

CBRT didn’t respond to additional inquiries before press time.

“In all instances, they’re looking to lower their tax load,” Gibson said of the organization and its members. “Passing this measure makes it harder to tax their properties. I think people appreciate that local government provides services to folks. This measure will be a hotly contested issue.” David Mullinax, the League of California Cities spokesperson who helped Grover Beach with its legislative platform, also anticipates more pushback to the measure. Both he and Gibson told New Times that a provision exists where the proponent of a ballot measure could negotiate a deal with the Legislature to withdraw the initiative if some of their wants are met. But Mullinax added that it won’t be straightforward.

Like CSAC, the League will be deliberating further, with Mullinax visiting other cities to spread the word.

“A lot of the provisions are ill-defined or undefined,” he said. “I’ve never seen an initiative this complex. More cities are aware of it but aren’t educated. So far, I don’t know any city who is for this initiative.” ∆

Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@ newtimesslo.com.

POSSIBLE CHANGE Making purchases in stores could look different if state voters pass the California Business Roundtable’s tax initiative next year. The initiative includes a clause that blocks increases or changes to local measures like sales taxes with a majority state voter approval instead of a city-wide one.

FILE PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM

BY SHWETHA SUNDARRAJAN

Corpse creations

On Thursday nights, Higuera Street is packed with various vendors hawking their wares at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market. Nestled between a jewelry vendor and a booth featuring succulents is one business that sells something genuinely bizarre.

Jars of decorated animal skulls, various preserved animal feet, pinned butterflies, and other creature curios are neatly arranged on a table. These unique creations are the work of Erin Binger, owner of Bizarre Antiques and Oddities

“I don’t kill anything for my art. Most of my stuff comes from exterminators, where, you know, it’s their job to kill these things,” Binger said. “And so instead of just tossing it into the trash, I give it a second life.”

Before she started Bizarre Antiques and Oddities, Binger worked at a funeral home, where she learned how to embalm and preserve things. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, that’s when Binger decided to take a leap of faith, quit her job at the funeral home, and take up a new endeavor. Inspiration struck when a friend gifted Binger with a rodent skull two years ago.

“My cat kept messing with it and knocked it off the top of my cabinet and broke it. And so then I was like, OK, you know, I need to put something over this,” Binger said. “I put it up a little higher, and it didn’t work so I put a wineglass over the top of it, and it just snowballed from there.”

Since then, Binger has been turning the dead into works of art, preserving their beauty in glass cloches surrounded by flowers, pinning them in photo frames, or letting their natural beauty shine in a simple glass jar.

“I try to make things differently. You know, try not to make anything the same. Like I don’t want it to have that cookie-cutter reproductive [aesthetic],” said Binger, who often sources things to include in her art from antique stores.

“I try to keep the classical side of taxidermy and pinned creatures that they would do 200 years ago,” Binger said. “So I try to keep that same classy, Victorian style to my stuff as well as throwing in plastic things like that don’t fall apart and rot and decay, so that will literally last the way it is forever.”

Aside from getting specimens from exterminators and pet stores, Binger told New Times that sometimes people will donate things for her to use in her art, including deceased pets.

“Occasionally once in a blue moon, I might pick up roadkill, but it’s just meh. I don’t like stuff that I don’t know how long it’s been there,” Binger said.

Not every animal Binger receives can be useable. While she uses what she can, Binger said that she’ll oftentimes discard the guts.

“I have to kind of examine it, see what parts of it I can use or if I can use the whole creature—if it’s in good shape, I will essentially embalm the whole creature and put it in a jar,” Binger said. “If it’s damaged to the skull or damaged to the body, I will use what I can off of it so the littlest amount gets wasted.”

The process of transforming corpses into art can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on whether Binger is mummifying them, dehydrating them, or simply cleaning the skulls and bones. While Binger works on all sorts of critters, both big and small, she said that any poisonous animals and ones suspected to have rabies are off-limits.

“I have animals at home. I have my three dogs, three cats, two chickens, and 10 rabbits,” Binger said. “I can’t expose them or take a risk of exposing them to anything so I just don’t. That’s another reason why I don’t pick up a lot of roadkill.”

Out of all the creatures she works with, snakes are Binger’s personal favorite.

“I could never have a live one, just because they creep me out. They bite and sometimes, they’re kind of an unpredictable creature,” Binger said. “But when they’re dead, they’re beautiful. I love their skeletons. I love seeing them diaphonized. I love seeing them in a frame. ”

Reactions to Binger’s art can vary. Binger says most people are fascinated by her creations, but there are some who are apprehensive.

Macey Hardridge, owner of Lucky Lucky Studios in SLO became a fan of Binger’s art five months ago when her friend purchased a piece of Binger’s art. That led Hardridge to purchase pieces of her own—one of a snake skeleton, and another of an open-mouthed alligator skull.

“I think when it comes to artwork in general, a lot of it’s subjective, and so it depends on what people like, [and] it if it’s not their thing, I think that’s totally fine,” Hardridge said. “But if you think about it as artwork and also preserving beautiful things, I think that can change the mindset a little bit.”

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Contact Staff Writer Shwetha Sundarrajan at shwetha@ newtimesslo.com.

ARTFUL DEAD Local artist Erin Binger uses an unconventional medium for her artwork—animal corpses and skeletons, which she often sells at various places like the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BIZARRE ANTIQUES & ODDITIES FACEBOOK PAGE

AMBROSETTI, ROBERT LOUIS, 90, of Guadalupe, passed away 3/16/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

ARER, ROBERT VERN, 66, of Santa Maria passed away 3/13/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

BAYSA, FRANCISCA RAMILO, 83, of Santa Maria passed away 3/15/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

BLANNETT, DOROTHY, 86, of San Luis Obispo passed away 3/14/2023 arrangements with Blue Sky Cremation Service

BRINKLEY, MERLE VIRGINIA, 94, of Atascadero passed away 3/13/2023 arrangements with Chapel of the Roses

BRISTOW, PATRICIA MARIE, 67, of New Cuyama passed away 3/10/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

BROWN, KEN, 73, of Santa Maria passed away 3/14/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

BURNS, MARGARET SORBIE, 105, of Santa Barbara passed away 3/17/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

CARPENTER, DAVID BEN JR., 55, of Santa Maria passed away 3/11/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

CONDONE, BERNADINE, 71, of Atascadero passed away 3/08/2023 arrangements with Blue Sky Cremation Service

DESOLMINIHAC, VELMA L., 90, of Santa Maria passed away 3/20/2023 arrangements with Magner-Maloney Funeral Home & Crematory

DRESP, DARREL EDWARD, 86, of San Luis Obispo passed away 1/18/2023 arrangements with The Neptune Society

EMERY, MARJORIE ANN, 102, of Santa Maria passed away 3/13/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

FERRELL, BILL LEON, 87, of Atascadero passed away 3/15/2023 arrangements with Chapel of the Roses

GAGNON, ROBERT, 91, of Paso Robles passed away 3/10/2023 arrangements with Blue Sky Cremation Service

GEE, RICHARD WELDON, 77, passed away 3/14/2023 arrangements with Chapel of the Roses

GRIFFITH, IRA DEAN, 92, of San Luis Obispo passed away 2/16/2023 arrangements with Los Osos Valley Mortuary & Memorial Park

HARRIS, ROBYN CAROL, 61, of Oceano passed away 3/10/2023 arrangements with Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel

JOHNSON, NATHAN BLAISE, 18, of Orcutt passed away 3/05/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

LEWIS, WALLACE “WALLY” ARLEN, 95, of Grover Beach passed away 3/19/2023 arrangements with Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel

MILLER, MARVIN, 88, of Arroyo Grande passed away 3/07/2023 arrangements with Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel

MONTGOMERY, MARY JANE, 97, of Arroyo Grande passed away 3/15/2023 arrangements with Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel

MORA, BEATRIZ, 78, of Santa Maria passed away 3/11/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

PAYTON, GEORGE PATRICK, 55, of Arroyo Grande passed away 3/12/2023 arrangements with Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel

QUAID, MARJORIE R., 84, of Santa Maria passed away 3/13/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

STOLL, LOTTE, 92, of Santa Maria passed away 3/13/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

TOMILLOSO, CARYS LAINE, 18, of Santa Maria passed away 3/13/2023 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

VAN ORMAN, CATHERINE M., 82, of Atascadero passed away 3/14/2023 arrangements with Chapel of the Roses

WATERS, MICHAEL “MIKEY”, 71, of Arroyo Grande passed away 3/08/2023 arrangements with Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel

BY MARGIE SLIVINSKE

Children do need protection

It’s not drag queens we need to worry about

Seldom do I feel the absolute need to respond to someone’s published opinion piece; however, John Donegan writes his commentary “Weaponizing children” (March 16) as if his judgmental, partisan thoughts are the only opinions worth having. He even refers to himself in the column as “the rest of society.” Get over yourself.

I guess the point of Mr. Donegan’s article is that children need to be protected—but not protecting children in general, only from “drag queens,” the latest target in the war by right-wing conservatives in an effort to force “the rest of society” to live like they do. The real point that screams from his column is actually the same old “liberals bad, conservatives good” line used by conservatives since there were conservatives. Oh, and, of course, throwing the required shot at the state of California for not allowing school teachers to beat up their students. Seriously, get some new material.

On the actual subject of cross-dressing, I have to ask Mr. Donegan if he really thinks this is something newly created by “progressives and liberals” simply to “outrage middle America,” something they could do to “really piss those people off without getting arrested” because cross-dressing is “not illegal,” because he states that this is their “obvious objective.” That’s not quite as obvious to me as it is apparently to Mr. Donegan, but thank you for at least making the point that cross-dressing is not illegal.

Speaking of illegal, though, I’m pretty sure it’s illegal in most places to publicly display

Donegan’s opinion is harmful to SLO’s LGBTQ community

I am commenting on a commentary headlined “Weaponizing children” by John Donegan (March 16). I believe the opinion piece in question is harmful to the LGBTQ community and could lead to hate. I believe, as do many, that San Luis Obispo is no place for such discrimination against the LGBTQ community and request similar opinions not be published in the future. This is clearly a far-right extremist trying to harm the LGBTQ community, as SLO is one of the few nearby cities that I and many others would consider safe for LGBTQ adults and youth alike. Please consider my concern. I thank you for your time.

Skye Morris San Luis Obispo

Both parties use children to get votes

The article “Weaponizing children” (March 16) was fine until the end, when the author basically accused Democrats of using children as weapons in order to get votes. This is true for both parties, including Republicans! I have seen news footage of demonstrations by Republicans or conservatives where their children were

nudity and expose yourself to children. So Mr. Donegan, why are women allowed to wear completely see-through clothing on prime-time programs, such as the recent Academy Awards, which was watched by many children? What about how women such as JLO, Hailey Bieber, and any one of the Kardashians dress in public these days? Apparently, way less is more for all of these children’s idols. Would you also object to your child being read to by JLO in a seethrough, “no-pants” outfit? Would it make what she’s reading sexualized?

I’m curious about why Mr. Donegan is all of a sudden condemning cross-dressing and

Leguizamo in To Wong Foo; Kurt Russell in Tango & Cash—just to name a few examples of either prime-time television shows or popular movies that I have actually watched and found nothing offensive at all. I would certainly let my children watch those if they so wanted. I would also have no more objection to my child being read to by a drag queen than I would an LGBTQ person, a conservative, or a liberal. If the idea is, as Mr. Donegan states, “to merely expose kids to different lifestyles,” drag is a lifestyle like any other lifestyle. Simply because Mr. Donegan thinks a drag queen’s lifestyle is wrong and it offends his sensibilities doesn’t give him the right to criticize how other people raise their children.

on gender.” Good grief! I’m not sure Mr. Donegan realizes just how silly that sounds. How about instead we discuss a serious topic such as how our children are literally being weaponized by our elected lawmakers’ refusal to even consider any sensible regulation of gun control in this country. They are turning children into actual weapons as these kids learn, from their parents and communities, that guns are good and to just take one to school and shoot the kids and teachers they don’t like. Why don’t we do something about that “weaponizing,” which is actually murdering our children, way before we worry about a drag queen reading a book to a child.

drag as it’s been around literally forever. I wonder if Mr. Donegan hates Shakespeare, since many of those plays feature crossdressing that goes back to Elizabethan times. I wonder if Mr. Donegan is aware of popular kid-friendly TV shows and movies, such as Bosom Buddies, which gave Tom Hanks his start in Hollywood; the hugely successful sitcom, Mrs. Brown’s Boys (so popular it has been made into a movie); Jamie Farr in M.A.S.H.; Nathan Lane in The Birdcage; Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire; and Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John

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present and they were carrying signs.

So the author, as is typical of Republicans, blames the other party for what some or most people would consider wrong or inappropriate behavior, when in reality, members of both parties engage in the behavior. As a parent of four grown children and a Democrat, I never, never considered taking my children to a protest, demonstration, or anything similar, let alone giving them a sign to carry. Bad behavior is bad behavior, whether you are a Democrat, liberal, Republican, or conservative.

It’s a shame the author is so narrowminded that he can’t see this and instead spews out garbage rhetoric. I hope New Times prints a letter that responds to this wild accusation.

John Sutter San Luis Obispo

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I happen to think it’s important that kids be safely exposed to the differences in people. This is what will end bullying, not as Mr. Donegan’s “enforcing the rules and suspending bullies,” meaning let’s leave the raising of our children to the teachers in classrooms. Exposing children to anything and teaching children not to bully should begin at home with the parents and not left up to teachers, many of whom parents have never met.

Mr. Donegan states in his piece that letting a drag queen read a book to a child is being used by liberals to “normalize gender fluidity and sexual exploration.” And that “these kids are being weaponized for the war

If drag queens “polarize” you, Mr. Donegan, get a life. There are much more important and impactful issues to be “polarized” over than drag queens reading children’s books to children. All you accomplished with your commentary was to further “polarize” people. As you say, “nearly everyone feels protective toward children,” so why exploit them in the way you just did by using them to push your agenda of anti-drag queen and anti-liberal?

Instead of blaming liberals for everything you don’t like, try starting a reasonable and sensible discussion by reaching out and asking how we can all help to make this a better world for our children. ∆

Margie Slivinske wrote to New Times from Arroyo Grande. Respond with a letter to the editor by emailing letters@ newtimesslo.com.

Patrick Smith Arroyo Grande

If drag queens ‘polarize’ you, Mr. Donegan, get a life. There are much more important and impactful issues to be ‘polarized’ over than drag queens reading children’s books to children.

Mainstream vs. extreme

I’ve been paddling in the turbulent waters of “extremist” ideology lately, from both sides of the political continuum. If our nation’s democratic spectrum can be described as a bell curve, these would be the “long tails” of that curve. Those are the places inhabited by the fanatics, the conspiracy theorists, the QAnon cultists on the far right—and on the far left, what’s the equivalent—AOC? Bernie Sanders? No— these folks are far too tame. Maybe Antifa?

The Dictionary.com definition of “extremism” is “a tendency or disposition to go to extremes or an instance of going to extremes especially in political matters … ,” though for most of us, it’s easier to castigate our political enemies as “extremist” while trying to occupy as much of that “vital center” as possible by seeming to be “mainstream.” It’s a delicate dance.

Let’s consider what we mean by “mainstream” that widest part of the bell curve where most voters would place themselves. Unfortunately, the word has taken on the character of an epithet lately, especially with reference to the “mainstream” media. It’s that vast territory of major metropolitan newspapers like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and publishing networks like McClatchy. It’s the airwaves where major “legacy broadcasters” like CBS, ABC, and NBC try to speak to that broad “center.” The best of them, a shrinking professional group of serious journalists, seek a national consensus that will forge the destiny of our democracy. Unfortunately, in their zeal to achieve “balance,” they often flood the airwaves with “what-aboutism,” giving equal time to extremist arguments that defy common sense.

On television, where most Americans turn for “breaking news,” CNN strives to be a center-left cable news outlet, while MSNBC is more openly Democratic in its hosted programs: Their talk show hosts regularly feature liberal interest groups—though “extremists”? Doubtful at best.

And then there is Fox “News”—Rupert Murdoch’s right-wing bastion that offers an increasingly volatile mix of shrill chestthumping nationalism and occasional overt racism. It’s leading prime-time hypocrite is Tucker Carlson, who tells his Fox colleagues privately that he “passionately hates” Donald Trump while simultaneously coddling the former president and his fanatical followers with a steady diet of election denialism, “white replacement theory,” and scathing attacks on all things “woke.”

Murdoch has confessed that he personally leaked advance copies of Biden-Harris campaign ads to the Trump campaign in the midst of the 2020 election. That gift was a valuable contribution that required, at the very least, a disclosure to the Federal Election Commission.

Here are just a few samples of far-right extremism gathered from just the last month:

1. Donald Trump, in a campaign video released over the weekend: “The greatest threat to Western Civilization today is not Russia, it’s the collapse of the nuclear family and fertility rates, like nobody can believe is happening. … It’s the Marxists who would have us become a godless nation

worshipping at the altar of race, and gender, and environment.” And in an earlier tweet, he bemoans “the socialists, globalists, Marxists, and communists who are attacking our civilization; [they] have no idea of the sleeping giant they have awoken. … On November 2024 they will find out like never before. We did it twice and we’ll do it again.”

2. Marjorie Taylor Greene chose the most recent President’s Day to tweet: “We need a national divorce. We need to separate … red states [from] blue states. … From the sick and disgusting woke culture issues shoved down our throats to the Democrat’s traitorous America Last policies, we are done.”

3. Tucker Carlson tried desperately to rewrite history by cherry-picking 42 seconds of more than 40,000 HOURS of GOP House Speaker McCarthy’s illegal leak of Capitol Police video of the deadly insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. Could he seriously suggest that the riot was led by “peaceful sightseers”?

4. Daily Wire host Michael Knowles at the Conservative Political Action Committee in early March ginned up his gun-toting followers to attack transgender people with this: “For the good of society … transgenderism must be eradicated from public life entirely—the whole preposterous ideology, at every level.”

And locally, we might include remarks by former Paso Robles Joint Unified School District board member—and now candidate—Kenneth Enney, who refuses to meet the Paso Robles Public Educators’ union because of their “wildly radical antiAmerican and anti-family beliefs.”

It’s a small step from these inflammatory expressions to violent attacks targeting liberals, Democrats, LGBTQ-plus people, Jews, and racial minorities for extinction. Extremists from both sides must remember that their opponents are fellow Americans, fellow human beings.

We might take inspiration from James Baldwin’s observation that, “We can disagree and still love each other—unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”

We’re all swimming in the same stream— and the best way to avoid the riptides and rocky shoals is in the mainstream, not the extremes. Δ

John Ashbaugh streams Netflix, Amazon Prime, and far too much YouTube. He draws the line at Disney+, however, out of fear of being contaminated by the “woke” virus. Respond by emailing letters@newtimesslo.com

The ol’ college cry

If American college students have proven anything, it’s that they don’t need much prodding to make a party of it. From Cinco de Mayo to Mardi Gras to St. Patrick’s Day, they’re ready, willing, and able to tap that keg and raise that red Solo cup.

“Whaddya got? We’ll celebrate it!”

On March 18, they stumbled out in green-clad droves to party like drunken leprechauns on so-called St. Fratty’s Day.

Some SLOcals saw it coming and weren’t having it: “The idea around the event— getting together, getting drunk, overtaking the neighborhood—should not be tolerated,” Karen Adler told the SLO City Council on Feb. 21.

Karen, a member of Residents for Quality Neighborhoods, added, “I’m worried because last year, except for 2015, was the worst year we’ve seen. Our neighborhood was completely taken over by intoxicated young students and it was mayhem. Law enforcement was not in control of the situation, and that’s scary.”

Do not scare the Karens, kids! For the record, 2015 was the year eight Cal Poly Mensa candidates were injured when the garage roof they were partying on collapsed. College students are dumb. But back to last weekend.

According to the SLO Police Department, it was very productive fineswise. They issued 21 noise violations, two unruly gathering violation citations, 47 open container citations, 17 public urination

citations, eight public intoxication arrests, three minor-in-possession arrests, four DUI arrests, and three providing false name arrests. False names? Really, McLovin?

SLOPD spokesperson Christine Wallace noted, “The crowd was larger than last year; 2022 was estimated at about 2,000. The atmosphere was celebratory.”

Aw! Celebratory! Not scary. Cute.

A SLOPD press release pegged the crowd at 4,000 and noted that Hathway Avenue and Bond Street near Cal Poly were closed to traffic on Saturday morning, presumably to let the good times and fines roll. Yet despite these 105 examples of enforcement, to many residents it seemed like the po-po just sat on their hands and let the little college pukes run wild.

One astute observer of the “massive, unruly crowd taking over the neighborhood without being moved” noted a double standard at work: “How is it that the SLOPD and District Attorney Dan Dow can prosecute Tianna Arata and Black Lives Matter for blocking streets and yet the Fratty party did the same with no consequences? All blocking taxpayer-funded public streets and sidewalks and face no arrests for doing so? This is what Arata is charged with doing along with other people of color. Do you not see biased prosecution, favoritism, as the vast majority of the party were white?”

I certainly do.

However, a second year Cal Poly student who spoke anonymously pointed out the futility of the university’s neighbors complaining: “You can’t cancel the giant mob of students standing on the street. I’m young and naive, so I’m going to have this opinion. It’s ridiculous to put yourself in a situation and live about a block away in a college town and complain about kids partying. I want the adult residents to know that you can’t cancel it. The police can’t even control that. You got to move somewhere else.”

Got that, Karen? It’s ridiculous. You should have known better than to live near a university. Move.

You know what else is ridiculous? The initiative that could go on the 2024 ballot that aims to throw a big monkey wrench into the gears of government, which will probably be good news to the “make government small enough to drown in a bathtub” crowd.

An organization called California Business Roundtable (CBRT) was able to get the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act on the ballot, and if passes, it will require two-thirds voter approval for all new special tax increases. Even local tax increases would require a statewide voter majority. Why should a voter in Orange County get a vote on our local school bond or sales tax increase?

Speak up!

The answer is they shouldn’t, and judging from the cadre of corporate special interests on the CBRT board, this is a thinly veiled attempt to cut

corporate taxes under the guise of protecting the average taxpayer.

“We understand [the CBRT] to be an advocacy group for wealthy real estate groups and corporations,” 2nd District SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson said. “They’re pretty far right and antigovernment.”

If you want to see government grind to a halt and corporations run roughshod, this is the initiative for you!

Speaking of the SLO County Board of Supervisors, they finally voted 3-2 to join Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), but not before waxing poetic about PG&E, which 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg used to work for; she voted yes anyway. First District Supe John Peschong and 5th District Supe Debbie Arnold voted no because some of their constituents work for PG&E.

“These are the guys who drive around in blue trucks,” Peschong lamented. “Football dads and football moms. They’re community members and they’re constituents.”

Um, that’s nice, but 3CE costs electricity users 39 percent less money than PG&E. I’m not positive, but I’m guessing every single one of Peschong’s and Arnold’s constituents uses electricity. 3CE is also aiming to supply 100 percent clean energy by 2030, which is 15 years sooner than required by the state. Cheers to the new liberal majority! ∆

The Shredder is a real live wire. Zap it with your thoughts at shredder@ newtimesslo.com.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Starting on Saturday, April 1, Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay will be showcasing oil paintings by plein air artist Jeff Odell as part of a new solo exhibition. A joint reception for Odell and other featured artists at the gallery for the month of April will take place on Saturday, April 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. Visit galleryatmarinasquare.com to find out more about the reception and April exhibitions. Gallery at Marina Square is located at 601 Embarcadero, suite 10, Morro Bay.

—Caleb Wiseblood

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AQUARIUS 2023 CALIFORNIA OPEN

WATERMEDIA EXHIBITION Annual

juried exhibition presented by Central Coast Watercolor Society, featuring varied watermedia styles and techniques by California artists. Through April 3, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. ccwsart. com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

BOOK-SIGNING WITH PEGGY

ROTHSCHILD Molly Madison is back to solve another murder in her California community in a new mystery from author Peggy Rothschild. March 25, 1-3 p.m.

Free. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY

Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. Event lasts up to 2 hours. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials.

Saturdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $50. 805394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

FINDING THE LIGHT RECEPTION

Features internationally shown artist Liz Hampton-Derivan. Her work includes mixed media, photography, hot and cold wax, paints, and pastels to create an exhibit of unexpected and delightful imagery. Reception on March 4, March 4, 2023, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Through April 30 cambriaarts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

FINE ART OIL PAINTINGS BY JEFF

ODELL For more than 30 years on the Central Coast, Odell has been painting

rural/urban landscapes, seascapes, portraits, figures, interior studies, and “anything that will sit long enough to serve as a subject.” Gallery open daily.

Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through April 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

KODACHROME BY ADAM SZYMKOWICZ: A STAGED READING

Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows each other and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. Your tour guide is Suzanne, who lets us peek into her neighbors’ lives. March 24 , 7-9 p.m., March 25 7-9 p.m. and March 26, 2-4 p.m. $20. 805-927-8190. cambriaarts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

PASTEL WORKSHOP WITH GREG

TROMBLY Art Center Morro Bay is happy to present a 3-day, soft pastel workshop with award-winning artist Greg Trombly. Focusing on basic composition, drawing techniques, color, and value, this course is designed to provide hands-on guidance to students in a relaxed atmosphere. March 24 -26, 1-4 p.m. $165. 805-7722504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY DIRTY SHOW

The Dirty Show will be hosted by Johnny Cardinale, and features Juan Garcia, Doc Willis, Taquita Love, and headliner John Wynn (2023 World Series of Comedy Champion). March 25, 9-10:30 p.m. $30. 805-534-3129. facebook.com/slofunny.

Morro Bay Veterans Memorial Building, 209 Surf St., Morro Bay.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY GYM Hosted by Amanda Cohen. Features a lineup of local, SLO County-based comedians. March 26

7 p.m. my805tix.com. Central Coast Pizza, 1050 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos. SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW This month’s SLOFunny Comedy Show is hosted by Detroit native Doc Willis and features Juan Garcia, Johnny Cardinale, Taquita Love, and headliner John Wynn (2023 World Series of Comedy Champion). March 25 6:30-8 p.m. $30. 805-5343129. facebook.com/slofunny. Morro Bay Veterans Memorial Building, 209 Surf St., Morro Bay.

THREE JURIED ART SHOWS Sculptors and craftmakers hold juried shows May 18 through June 26. Sculptors and craftmakers’ deadline to enter: March 31. This is a members only show. Join an artist group now on the CCAC website. March 31 , noon $15/1 to 3 pieces. 805772-2504. centralcoastartistscollective. org/cfe.html. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BRUCE MUNRO: LIGHT AT SENSORIO

Sensorio, the Central California location dedicated to the intersection of art, technology, and nature, continues to welcome crowds to its stunning multi-acre outdoor exhibit, Bruce Munro: Light at Sensorio. Thursdays-Saturdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Thursdays-Saturdays, 7-10 p.m. through April 29 $22-$112. 805226-4287. sensoriopaso.com. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL, JR. The Atascadero High School Theater Department is proud to present its Spring production. Watch as the beloved character Matilda navigates her way through a terrible school run by a horrible headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. March 24 7-9 p.m., March 25, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. & 2-4 p.m., March 31 , 7-9 p.m. and April 1 , 2-4

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

p.m. $10. atasusd.org. Atascadero High School, One High School Hill, Atascadero, 805-462-4300.

PAINT AND PINTS The cost is $50 per painter which includes painting materials plus your first pint of Barrelhouse liquid courage. March 29, 6-8 p.m. $50. 805-296-1128. Barrelhouse Brewing Co. Brewery and Gardens, 3055 Limestone Way, Paso Robles, barrelhousebrewing. com/.

PAINT AND SIP Join Art Social 805 at Iron Oaks Winery in Paso Robles, where you will be guided through painting the featured image, while enjoying a tasting of three wines. Admission includes first glass of liquid courage. March 23 , 6-8 p.m. $48. 805-296-3597. artsocial805. com. Iron Oaks Winery, 823 12th St., Paso Robles.

PAINT AND SIP IN THE MEZZANINE A monthly paint and sip experience in the mezzanine. Tickets include all painting materials and your first glass of liquid courage. March 30 6-8 p.m. $49. 805720-1255. pasomarketwalk.com. Paso Market Walk, 1803 Spring St, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ART IN THE GARDEN AND PLANT

SALE Features more than 30 artists showing and selling their work in a variety of media, including daily performances by the Jill Knight Duo. Food and drink available for purchase, along with a variety of plants from the five Mediterranean climate zones. March 25 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and March 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. 805-541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

ART WORKSHOP: ACRYLIC OCEAN PAINTING WITH CATHERINE LEMOINE

INDEX

Subject: “Pacific Blue/Golden Sands.” All ages and all experience levels welcome; can enroll in either date or both. Some materials included, enroll by calling or texting. March 24 , 2-4:30 p.m. and March 25 2-4:30 p.m. $45 per person, per class. 805-863-4287. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BALLET THEATRE SLO: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME The world premiere of Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo’s epic full-length three act adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic tale, described as a whirlwind of love, cruelty, and betrayal. April 1 7-9:15 p.m. and April 2 2-4:15 p.m. $20-$56. 805-756-4849. btslo.org/nextproduction. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

BEACON ART SHOW A juried show held annually. The community is invited to enter up to five pieces of art. The show’s opening night will be March 3. This year’s theme is Artistic Spectrum. Fridays-Sundays. through April 2 Free. 805-544-4608. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo.

CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS:

JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

Seeking art for Spring Juried Photography

Exhibit. The exhibit will be juried by photographer, Kerry Drager, known for his constructive encouragement and solid advice, and author of three nationally published photo how-to books. Online submissions welcome through April 21.

Exhibit: May 5- July 2. Through April 21 $15 per entry for members. cambriaarts.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CIVIC BALLET OF SLO: THE SCARLET

IBIS An American classic, James Hurst’s coming-of-age story “The Scarlet Ibis” arrives on stage as a contemporary ballet by Civic Ballet artistic director Drew Silvaggio. It explores themes of family, acceptance, pridefulness, and fragility. Performed with Our Town March 24 and March 25 7-9:15 p.m. $38-$52. 805-7564849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

COMEDY HOUSE Features live stand up comedy from comedians around

California. Featured headliner this month is Anna Valenzuela, with special guests Shawna Mox and Kelsie Rae. March 25 6-8 p.m. $25. centralcoastcomedytheater. com. The Siren at El Chorro, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-1149.

CRITICAL ENCOUNTERS Beginning with monoprints and photography from the 1980s, this exhibition follows the lineage of Nixson Borah’s practice towards his recent digital composites. Through April 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/exhibits/current/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

DATE NIGHT POTTERY Looking for a fun date night? Head to Anam Cre Pottery Studio and play with clay. Couples will learn how to throw a pot on the wheel and make a cheeseboard. Fridays, Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. $140. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

HANDBUILT MUG CLASS Create your own ceramic mug from slabs of stoneware clay. Event host will guide you in making a custom handle that fits your hand just right. All levels welcome. Staff will glaze your piece and have it ready for pickup three weeks after class. March 29 5:30-7:30 p.m. $70. anamcre.com/booking. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

LIZ MARUSKA’S ART: ENJOYING

BIG SUR Wander through Maruska’s spellbinding impressions of this iconic seashore in a euphoric and inspiring display of art rendered in a luminous palette of colors that glows with vitality. Through March 31 Free. 805-550-3308. SLOProvisons.com. SLO Provisions, 1255 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

MARELA ZACARÍAS: STORYTELLING

Through July 7 San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 543-8562, sloma.org/.

OPEN MIC COMEDY Sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-540-8300. saintsbarrel.com/ event-calendar. Saints Barrel Wine Bar, 1021 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

COURTESY IMAGE BY JEFF ODELL

PAINT AND PINTS The cost is $50 per painter which includes painting materials plus your first pint of Barrelhouse liquid courage. March 26, 2-4 p.m. $50.

805-439-4600. Barrelhouse Brewing Co. Speakeasy, 1033 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, barrelhousebrewing.com.

PAINT AND SIP Join Art Social 805 at Bailyana Winery. Tickets include painting supplies and your first glass of liquid courage. March 26 2-4 p.m. $50. 805269-8200. Baileyana, 5828 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, baileyana.com.

PAINT SOCIAL Please join ArtSocial805 at ArtCentral SLO for a step-by-step painting experience. April 2 1-3 p.m. $40. 805-7474200. artsocial805.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

PARENT-CHILD POTTERY CLASS Make lasting memories with clay together as a family. For ages 6 and over. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon $70. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE CENTRAL

COAST A self-directed fun group of dynamic artists who enjoy painting and sketching outdoors. Artists meet on site at various locations. Weekly plein air destinations are provided by Kirsti Wothe via email (mrswothe@yahoo.com).

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon SLO County, Various locations, San Luis Obispo.

POTTERY: BEGINNING WHEEL CLASS

This series is a great intro to the pottery wheel. Students learn to throw various shapes, surface decorate, and glaze. Clay and firing included with admission. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $180. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SCULPTURE CLASS WITH ROD PEREZ

This weekly sculpture drop-in class gives an opportunity for potters to take on new projects and learn new techniques relating to sculptural work. Additionally,

every first Friday of the month, a new project will be taught by Rod Perez for beginners. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SENIOR CLAY CLASS Offered to the senior community as an outlet to explore the beauty of clay. For ages 60 and over. Caretakers welcome for an additional $20. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre.com.

Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN

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

SLO DRAWZ: OPEN FIGURE DRAWING

GROUP Improve your drawing skills while also building a community of supportive creatives with live models. This is not a guided class, please bring your own materials. To sign up, email chantellegoldthwaite@gmail.com. Every other Thursday, 5-7 p.m. through Dec. 31 $20 per session; or $60 for a month pass. 805-747-4200. instagram.com/slodrawz/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

TINY POTTERS: WISE ONES AND WEE

ONES PAINT For ages 4 to 6. Kids have the option to paint animals and other subjects. Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $30. anamcre.com/booking. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING

WATERCOLOR This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors.

SOMEWHERE THAT’S GREEN

The 5Cities Homeless Coalition hosts its annual Hope for the Homeless Golf Tournament at the Pismo State Beach Golf Course on Saturday, March 25, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Team players and single players will have access to a barbecue lunch during the fundraiser. Participants can preregister for the event at my805tix.com. The golf course is located at 9 Le Sage Drive, Grover Beach.

To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net Wednesdays, 1:303:30 p.m. $35. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ABSTRACT ART EXHIBIT BY STEVE

ANDREWS Steve Andrews’ “Wow Factor” works are on display at The Arroyo Grande Library. 10 percent of all sales help the Central Coast Parkinson Association continue their valuable work in the community’s fight against Parkinson’s Disease. Through March 25 Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande, 473-7164, slolibrary.org.

BE PART OF ART There will be a different art activity each month. Bring the whole

family to see the beauty in creating together and how easy it can be to bring art into your home. Last Saturday of every month, 1:30-3 p.m. Free. 805-668-2125. lila. community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

BEST OF THE SAN FRANCISCO COMEDY

COMPETITION The San Francisco StandUp Comedy competition has been a major springboard for the most talented comics in the country for more than 40 years. Back by popular demand, a new group of competition finalists takes the stage in Arroyo Grande. April 1 , 7:30-10 p.m. $32$45. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

BIG BOOK SALE: FIRST OF THE YEAR

Features tons of children’s books,

biographies, popular fiction, crafts, self-help, or coffee table and collectable books. Books are sold by the inch. Bag sale starts at 1 p.m. In case of rain, check website for latest updates. April 1 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free to attend. 805-4814131. GroverBeachLibrary.org. Grover Beach Community Library, 240 N 9th St., Grover Beach.

FIBER THERAPY: INTUITIVE BASKETRY

CREATIVE WORKSHOP WITH HELEN

SEIGEL Learn the basic process of how to make a coil basket. This approach to basketry will introduce possible paths for exploration. Feel free to bring any additional yarn you might want to use in your basket. March 25 9 a.m.-noon

$50. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

HEARTS FOR ART The “Hearts for Art”

Fundraiser will offer over 125 pieces of curated artwork. Most of the artwork will be original pieces created by local Central Coast artists. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase these unique creations. April 1 2-5 p.m. Free. 805-929-5679. danaadobe.org. DANA

Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

MIXED MEDIA (ADULTS) Each week, attendees will combine two or more media in several pieces, while working with watercolor, acrylic, ink, pastels, charcoal as well as various printmaking techniques in the course of a month.

Enjoy discovering new ways to work with traditional and nontraditional materials. Mondays, 1-3 p.m. $35. 805-668-2125. lila. community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

MIXED MEDIA FOR AGES 5-6 AND 7-12 For ages 5-6 (Mondays) and 7-12 (Tuesdays). Mondays, Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

MIXED MEDIA FOR AGES 5-7

Each week students will have the opportunity to explore and combine various mediums like pastels with tempera, watercolors and collage, or clay and wood and so much more. Mondays, 3:30-4:45 p.m. $25. 805668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP (AGES

7-12) Come explore mixed media with an emphasis on the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. Each week, students will have the opportunity to use various media. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:45 p.m. $25. 805668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

OPEN STUDIO (AGES 7-12) Guests can explore a variety of media and techniques while focusing on their own subject matter. Whether they come with a project in mind, or find their way as they play, this class offers a chance for independent learning in a supportive environment. Thursdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m. $25. 805-6682125. lila.community/all-workshops/openstudio. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande.

OPEN STUDIO FOR ADULTS Guests can come in and decide what materials they would like to work with and create freely. Share your creative process with others and see how your work will flourish. Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. and Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $40. 805-668-2125. Lila. community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande. PLAY, EXPLORE, CREATE (AGES 5-7) Young artists will play at various stations, exploring games, and mixed media. There will be a new activity each week. Wonderful opportunities for drawing, painting, and sculpture. Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. $25. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand ARTS continued page 20

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Shakti: Embodying the Goddess for Empowered Life Change

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

9th Limb Yoga, Morro Bay

CaliPaso Spring Mardi Gras Masquerade Pick Up Party

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

CaliPaso Winery & Villa, Paso Robles

Almost, Maine

FRI, SAT, SUN, MARCH 24, 25, 26 Santa Maria Civic Theatre, Santa Maria

Tours

FRIDAYS THRU JUNE 30

Begins/ends at CC Brewing, SLO

SELL TICKETS WITH US!

It’s free! Contact us for more info: 805-546-8208 info@My805Tix.com

Shamanic Morning Rituals for Vitality & Joy Aurora Adventures

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 & APRIL 7

End of Atascadero Road, Morro Bay

CaliPaso Winery & Villa Winemakers Dinner

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

CaliPaso Winery & Villa, Paso Robles

Carson Elizabeth Designs presents: Meraki Mixer

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

The Penny, SLO

SLO Funny Comedy Show

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Veterans Memorial Building, Morro Bay

Point San Luis Lighthouse Tours

SATURDAYS

Cambria Concerts Unplugged: Kalos (Scottish & Traditional Music Trio)

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Old Santa Rosa Chapel, Cambria

5CHC’s Hope for the Homeless Golf Tournament Fundariser

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Pismo Beach Golf Course, Grover

The Big Sirs of Swing and the Righetti High School Jazz Band

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Pismo Beach Veterans’ Hall

Laugh Therapy Stand-Up Comedy Hosted by Sal España

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez

Daytrippin’ with Women Making Waves & Third Wheel Tours

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Cass Winery, Paso Robles

Mirame Entertainment presents: Color Me Drag!

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

SLO Funny Comedy Gym Showcase for SLO County Comedians

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Central Coast Pizza, Los Osos

Fundraising Concert to Save the Cuesta Inlet with The Mother Corn Shuckers

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

South Bay Community Center, Los Osos

Hot Dates

Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande. PLAY, EXPLORE, CREATE 1 (AGES 3 AND 4) Enjoy the opportunity to explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and mixed media. Each week a new adventure awaits. Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. $25. 805-668-2125. lila. community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande. SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE FINAL PROBLEM Sherlock Holmes’ skills are put to the test when he goes head-tohead with his intellectual equal, criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty. After repeated attempts on his life, Holmes is rejoined by his recently married friend Dr. Watson and the two attempt to thwart the Professor’s plans Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Sundays, 6-8 a.m. through May 14 $30$36. 805-489-2499. americanmelodrama. com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. 805-528-4880. baysidemartialarts. com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

CENTRAL COAST SLIM DOWN Take control of food without suffering. Learn a step-by-step process to take control of overeating, cravings, and feel peace with food. Build the habits, mindset, and your unique path with results that stick. Hosted byTami Cruz (Certified Health/Life Coach) and Dana Charvet (Coach/Fitness Trainer). ongoing Call for pricing info. 805-235-7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching.com.

Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

CENTRAL COAST WOOD CARVERS

Learn the art of wood carving or wood burning. Join Central Coast Wood Carvers in Morro Bay at St. Timothy’s. Open for beginners, intermediate, or advance. Learn a wide range of techniques and skills. Mask Required. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, 805-772-2840, sttimothymorrobay.org/ index.html.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Meeting is hybrid (both in person and on Zoom). For information, call 805-900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. thecambriaconnection.org/. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria, (805) 927-1654.

DEMENTIA CONVERSATIONS: DRIVING, DOCTORS AND MAKING PLANS Learn tips to have difficult conversations related to dementia, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and putting legal and financial plans in place. March 24 , 10:30 a.m.-noon No cost. 805-342-0956. alz.org. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

GENTLE YOGA AT ST. BEN’S Instructor: Seanna. Must RSVP to Maureen by phone or emailing naseema6@sbcglobal.net , to determine space available. Must bring a yoga mat, water, blanket, or any other props you may need. Fridays, 9-10 a.m. through May 26 $10-$15 donation per person. 805-441-7262. stbenslososos.org. St. Benedict’s Church, 2220 Snowy Egret Ln., Los Osos.

MEDITATION AND REIKI ONE Learn to energetically heal yourself and others. Learn meditation techniques that will give you a more focussed, successful, and happier life. March 30, 4-6:30 p.m., March 31 4-6:30 p.m. and April 1 , 12-3:30 p.m. $250. 707-654-9053.

johnhenrymartin.com. 9th Limb Yoga, 845 Napa Ave., Morro Bay.

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.

SHAKTI: EMBODYING THE GODDESS

This four-class series will explore the iconography, mythology, and devotional practices of 4 goddesses: Durga, Kali, Saraswati, and Laksmi. Guided by Dawn Feuerberg, certified classical ashtanga yoga teacher and tantra meditation instructor. March 23 , 5:15-6:45 p.m. $44; $148 for series. 805-540-1762. my805tix. com. 9th Limb Yoga, 845 Napa Ave., Morro Bay.

SHAMANIC MORNING RITUALS FOR VITALITY AND JOY

The four elements of these empowering shamanic morning rituals are designed to bring more joy and vitality to your life. March 24 , 8:30-9:30

a.m. my805tix.com. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

SOCRATES: DISCUSSION GROUP Group members present interesting and thought provoking topics of all sorts. Topics are selected in advance and moderated by volunteers. Vaccinations are necessary. Enter through wooden gate to garden area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 805-528-7111. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/.

STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical, mental and emotional health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Hardie Park, Ash Ave. and B St., Cayucos.

TAI CHI AND QI GONG: ZEN IN MOTION

Small group classes with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

TAI CHI CHUN CERTIFICATION With the 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the year. Ongoing courses. ongoing Call for price. 805-7017397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

TAI CHI CHUN/ QI GONG BASICS Learn the foundation of Qi Gong, the rooting of breathing, and Shaolin Tai Chi. TuesdaysThursdays Call for details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

WEEKLY QIGONG PRACTICE AT FITNESSWORKS MORRO BAY Calm your mind and nourish your joints with a weekly Qigong practice led by Mike Raynor of Tai Chi Rejuvenation. The practice is rooted in Qigong fundamentals, and standing/moving meditations.

Forms include: Eight Brocades, Five Elements, Shibashi 18, and Tai chi 24. Saturdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Members free; non-members $8-$10. 805-772-7466. fitnessworksmb.com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

ZEN IN MOTION Learn the Shaolin Water Style and other deep breathing and moving meditation techniques with the 2019 Taijiquan Instructor of the Year. Beginners Welcome.Instructor Certification Courses available. Mondays, Wednesdays Call for details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

CENTRAL COAST BOCCE LEAGUE: SPRING SEASON Come join the fun of organized weekly bocce league play in Templeton. Corporate teams welcome. Food, beer, and wine available for purchase. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. through May 4 $300 per team; $45 per person. 805-434-9605. ttrtennis.com/bocce/

CCBL/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

CRONE COVEN Welcoming all elder women identifying with the Crone archetype and phase of life. Begins with a short quiet meditation and then opens into discussion of a variety of topics age aligned. Every other Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. through May 1 $11. 805-464-2838. oracleatascaderoca.com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

LIGHT, LOVE, INTUITION 101 The intention of these classes is to provide a beginning; a starting place on your path of connecting, listening, and trusting your own intuitive knowing, allowing you to become “a clearer channel for your own soul’s highest good.” Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. through March 30 $33-$111. 805-4642838. oracleatascaderoca.com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS

A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-441-2164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero.

TAI CHI This course’s instructor has won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $65. 805-2373988. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

THREAD THURSDAY The group’s intention is to weave a variety of people together, by gathering with attendees’ diverse energies to create “a beautiful tapestry of community.” March 30, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-464-2838. oracleatascaderoca.com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

TOPS SUPPORT GROUP: WEIGHT LOSS AND MAINTENANCE A self-help support group focusing on weight loss and maintenance. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. 805242-2421. tops.org. Santa Margarita Senior Center, 2210 H St., Santa Margarita. YANG STYLE TAI CHI The course’s instructor won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class. Mondays, Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. $62. 805470-3360. Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

THE ATOM: A LOVE AFFAIR FILM

SCREENING Ecologistics and Mothers For Peace present a sweeping international feature documentary which charts the West’s roller-coaster love-hate relationship with nuclear power over the past 75 years, via the scientists, engineers, politicians and campaigners who experienced it first hand. Q-and-A to follow. March 25, 3 p.m. $10. ecologistics. org. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

BDSM 101 This monthly class from the Central Coast Kink Community provides a basic overview of kink, consent, rules, and information to help practitioners be successful and safe. Attendees must be 18+ years of age. Virtually meets via Zoom. Fourth Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. No admission. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

BEYOND MINDFULNESS Realize your potential through individualized meditation instruction with an experienced teacher via Zoom. This class is for those who wish to begin a practice or seek to deepen an existing one. Flexible days and times. Certified with IMTA. Email or text for information. Mondays-Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sliding scale. 559-9059274. theartofsilence.net. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

BIRDS AND BOTANY MONTHLY WALK

AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN The Garden is excited to present a monthly bird walk series on the fourth Thursday of every month which explores the intersection of

birds and botany. Fourth Thursday of every month, 8-11 a.m. $10 for Garden Members; $40 for general public. 805-541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

CAL HOPE SLO GROUPS AT TMHA Visit website for full list of weekly Zoom groups available. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays calhopeconnect.org. Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-270-3346.

CENTRAL COAST CONJURERS (SLO

COUNTY MAGIC CLUB) Monthly meeting of magicians of all levels. Please call or email for more info. Meet like-minded folks with an interest in magic, from close-up to stage performances. Last Wednesday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-440-0116. IHOP, 212 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

CITY FARM SLO’S YOUTH

EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM Check site for more info on programming and summer camps. ongoing cityfarmslo.org.

San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS WITH SHOWER THE PEOPLE After a short hiatus, the San Luis Obispo Library will once again be partnering with local non-profit organization, Shower the People. The shower trailer will be located between the library and parking structure. Toiletries provided. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Free. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

DR. DAN KRIEGER TEACHES ON

MISSION SLO AND EARLY CALIFORNIA

HISTORY Come learn the fascinating history of Mission SLO and early California from a Cal Poly professor. Held in Youth Center, Mission SLO. Presented by Mission Docents. All are welcome. March 25 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free admission. 805234-4457. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, missionsanluisobispo.org/.

FAMILY DAY AT THE DALLIDET Bring

the whole family to help open the Dallidet Gardens for 2023. A day of kid-friendly activities, games, and fun planned (plus lunch). April 1 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $25 adults; $10 children. 805-543-0638. historycenterslo.org/familyday. Dallidet

Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

FREE FAMILY DAY AND SNAKE SCIENCE

Admission waived all day for all guests. This month, join Dr. Emily Taylor from Cal Poly with some sensational serpents. Please bring water, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes. For more information about registering for this program, email millie@slobg.org or call. April 2 , 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

GYM JAM CLINIC Features two hours of progressive gymnastics skill training on bars, beam, floor, trampoline, plus obstacle courses, and more. For ages 5-17. March 25 1:15-3:15 p.m. $25 for first child; $10 per additional child. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/events.

Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT

GROUP A safe place for anyone suffering from the pain of depression. We do not criticize but do share our journey, feelings, and what works for us. We can meet in person or use Zoom if needed. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., 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.

ORCHID FEST 2023 Enjoy the beauty and grandeur of orchids. Produced in conjunction with Five Cities Orchid Society. Seven area orchid societies will be exhibiting and selling their individual

specialities. April 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 2 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Puppies (10 weeks to 5 months old) will learn appropriate play style with other pups, acceptable manners with people, tolerance for gentle restraints, confidence with the approach of friendly strangers, and more. Saturdays, 9 a.m. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. $25. 805-543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/ training/. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

Q YOUTH GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM)

This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth between the ages of 11-18. Each week the group explores personal, cultural, and social identity. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

QI GONG FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT

Learn and practice qi gong, a Chinese system for physical, mental and spiritual development. This class is conducted outdoors in a beautiful setting, which is the best place to do qi gong, as its inspiration is drawn from nature. Certified instructor: Devin Wallace. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Crows End Retreat Center, 6340 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and leadership skills in a supportive and positive environment? During COVID, we are meeting virtually. Contact us to get a meeting link for info. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Free. slonoontime.toastmastersclubs.org. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

SLO RAM RETIRED ACTIVE MEN

COFFEE CABINET Weekly Coffee Cabinet meeting of the SLO RAM Active Retired Men, a local men’s social club. Click ‘Contact’ on website for invite. Thursdays, 8-9:30 a.m. $10. retiredactivemen.org.

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Road, San Luis Obispo.

SPRING GYMNASTICS CAMP 1 Take some personal time while your kiddos enjoy hours of bouncing, flying, and flipping gymnastics fun. For ages 4-13. No experience is necessary.

Extended care and customizable schedule available. March 27, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., March 28 , 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., March 29 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., March 30 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and March 31 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $40-$355 depending on which option you choose. 805547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/camps.

Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi Gong boosts energy and vitality, reduces stress, improves balance and flexibility, and, best of all, is fun. Join instructor Devin Wallace for this outdoor class which is held in a beautiful setting. Call or email before attending. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Crows End Retreat Center, 6340 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

SUNDAY EVENING RAP LGBTQ+ AA

GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) Alcoholics

Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who together, attain and maintain sobriety. Requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Email aarapgroup@gmail.com for password access. Sundays, 7-8 p.m. No fee. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

TAI CHI AND QIGONG FITNESS ONLINE

Gentle but powerful physical exercises to improve balance, posture, and overall well being. Wednesdays, 8:25-10:35 a.m. through May 24 $77. 805-549-1222. ae.slcusd.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

TAICHI AND QIGONG ONLINE With Gary West through SLO Adult School. Held Wednesdays, at 8:25 a.m. (TaiChi) and 9:35 a.m. (QiGong). Wednesdays. through May 25 $77 for semester.

805-549-1222. ae.slcusd.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

TRANS* TUESDAY A safe space providing peer-to-peer support for trans, gender nonconforming, non-binary, and questioning people. In-person and Zoom meetings held. Contact tranzcentralcoast@gmail.com for more details. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-4252.

TRANS* YOUTH PEER SUPPORT GROUP This group is a safe place for trans* and gender non-conforming people, as well as those questioning, from ages of 11 to 18. A facilitated emotional support group to be heard, share your story, and hear stories that may sound surprisingly like your own. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-4252.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. 805-835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach.

DONATION-BASED YOGA FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, EMTS, AND CARETAKERS Class schedule varies. Contact empoweryoga805@gmail for details and reservations. ongoing 805-619-0989. empoweryoga805.com. Empower Yoga Studio and Community Boutique, 775 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

HOPE FOR THE HOMELESS GOLF

TOURNAMENT 2023 Hosted at the Pismo State Beach Golf Course, this fun celebration of community and charity is a great opportunity to test your skills on the green while helping your neighbors in need. March 25 7 a.m.-1 p.m. my805tix.com. Pismo Beach Golf Course, 25 West Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS

Tours will give you a glimpse into the lives of Lighthouse Keepers and their families, while helping keep our jewel of the Central Coast preserved and protected. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

SOUND HEALING WITH CHARMIAN

REDWOOD The vibrational sound “travels throughout your entire physical body, chakras

PLAY AMONG THE STARS

The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society presents a family-friendly concert, Fly Me to the Moon: From J.S. Bach to Mr. Spock, at First Baptist Church in Santa Maria on Sunday, March 26, from 4 to 5 p.m. Admission to the performance, which includes live music infused with multimedia elements, is free. Call (805) 925-0412 or visit santamariaphilharmonic.org for more info. First Baptist Church is located at 2970 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. —C.W.

and energy field, clearing and removing imbalances or blockages to your ideal and healthy vibration.” Bring a yoga mat. March 26, 12-2 p.m. Love offering. 805-440-9461. unity5cities.org. The Victorian, 789 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande.

WEEKLY WATER SAFETY LESSONS Facility advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to register over the phone. MondaysFridays $160-$190. 805-481-6399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Local artists inspire and instruct customers step-by-step to create their masterpieces. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $50. 805-394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Madeline’s Wine Tasting Room, 788 Main St., Cambria.

MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. through May 31 Varies. 805-824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket. com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BARREL STAVE PAINT AND SIP Tickets includes all painting materials, including the stave, and the first glass of wine. April 1 1-3 p.m. $55. 805-467-2043. artsocial805.com. Graveyard Vineyards, 6990 Estella Road, San Miguel. CALIPASO WINERY AND VILLA WINEMAKERS DINNER Enjoy carefully selected reserve wines paired with the executive chef’s gourmet food. March 25, 6 p.m. $135 per person. my805tix.com. CaliPaso Winery, 4230 Buena Vista Dr., Paso Robles, 805-226-9296.

PINOT AND PIZZA Through March 26, 1-4 p.m. windwardvineyard.com. Windward Vineyard, 1380 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles, 805-239-2565.

TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 805-460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo.

HEAD GAMES TRIVIA NIGHT Live multi-media trivia every Wednesday. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to six players. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. headgamestrivia.com. Antigua Brewing, 1009 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-242-1167.

MERAKI MIXER An interactive event to connect with local entrepreneurs, listen to a few speakers, and have chances to win prizes. March 25 5-10 p.m. my805tix.com. The Penny, 664 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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. 805-4392529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

SLO COAST WINE CLASSIC Join SLO Coast winemakers and fellow wine lovers at the SLO Coast Wine Classic in Pismo Beach. Meet and mingle with winemakers all weekend. March 24 -27, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $75-$350. 805-550-2506. eventbrite.com. Pismo Beach Pier, West end of Pomeroy, Pismo Beach.

KIRTAN SARASWATI Devotional chanting. Pre-registration not required. March 24 6-7:30 p.m. Offered on a donation basis. Awakening Meditation and Yoga Center, 1310 Van Beurden Dr. Ste. 102, Los Osos.

LISTENING AS RITUAL Group listening sessions with musician/musicologist Ben Gerstein. Explore remarkable recordings of world music, nature field recording, western classical and contemporary, and jazz, sharing and discussing inspiration and perspectives on the expressive power of peoples, cultures, animals and habitats through sonic experience. Every other Monday, 7-8:15 p.m. $10-$15 donation. 805-305-1229. leftcoastartstudio. com/. Left Coast Art Studio, 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.

LIVE MUSIC WITH GUITAR WIZ AT LUNADA GARDEN BISTRO “Guitar Wizard”

Billy Foppiano plays a wide range of music, including blues, R&B, classic rock, and more. Fourth Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-900-5444. Lunada Garden Bistro, 78 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos.

MOTHER CORN SHUCKERS LIVE An evening of dancing to live music. Beer, wine, and pizza available for purchase. April 1 7 p.m. my805tix. com. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Come join us each Wednesday for 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. 805995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

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ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH FISH FRY

The Italian Catholic Federation Lenten Fish Fry season is here. Enjoy a fish and chips and coleslaw dinner in the parish hall. Dine in or take out. All are welcome. Fridays, 4-7 p.m. through March 31 $10-$20. St. Patrick’s Church, 501 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, stpatsag.org.

MUSIC

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EASTON EVERETT LIVE AT SEA SHANTY

Easton Everett plays guitar-woven indie music that has an authentic feel and is easy to listen to, but also surprises. April 2 4-7 p.m. Free. eastoneverett.com/. Sea Shanty, 296 S. Ocean Ave., Cayucos, 805-995-3272.

KALOS-SCOTTISH AND TRADITIONAL MUSIC

TRIO March 26 3 & 7 p.m. my805tix.com. Old Santa Rosa Chapel, 2353 Main St., Cambria.

MARSH Songwriters at Play host Steve Key presents an evening of live music featuring award-winning local writer Paddy Marsh of the band Crooked Eye Tommy. Special guests include Craig McNichols and Brianna Grace. March 28 , 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. songwritersatplay.com/events. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

SPRING CONCERT: SAN LUIS CHAMBER

ORCHESTRA Features works by RimskyKorsakov, Leroy Anderson, Antonin Dvorak, Fanny Mendelssohn. March 26, 3-5 p.m. $15. 805-235-5456. sanluischamberorchestra.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

EASTON EVERETT LIVE Easton Everett plays guitar-woven Indie music that has an authentic feel and is easy to listen to but also surprises. March 25 1-4 p.m. Free. 760-514-

com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

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8822. eastoneverett.com/. Windward Vineyard, 1380 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles. Easton Everett plays guitar-woven Indie music that has an authentic feel and is easy to listen to but also surprises. April 1 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. eastoneverett. com/. Barrelhouse Brewing Co. Brewery and Gardens, 3055 Limestone Way, Paso Robles, 805-296-1128.

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.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

DUANE BETTS AND THE SARASOTA Duane Betts is a guitarist and singer-songwriter. The Sarasota cut his teeth as a teen sitting-in regularly with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Allman Brothers Band, before leading rock outfits Backbone69 and Whitestarr. April 1 $20. slobrew.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843.

EASTON EVERETT SOLO Enjoy some indie-acoustic, live music. Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. eastoneverett.com. Big Sky Cafe, 1121 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, (805)545-5401.

FREDDIE GIBBS LIVE April 1 9 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com.

JONAH KIM AND TRIO BARCLAY Artist-in-Residence cellist

Jonah Kim joins Trio Barclay for an afternoon of chamber music. March 26, 2-4 p.m. Tickets start at $35. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org/barclay. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

KASH’D OUT: WHISKEY AND WEED TOUR 2023 For ages 18 and over. March 31 $17. slobrew.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843.

KBONG AND JOHNNY COSMIC Kevin Bong, aka ‘KBONG’ is a multi-instrumental artist who is well known for his “key” role in reggae band Stick Figure. Johnny Cosmic is a multi instrumentalist with more than 20 years of experience in music production and live performance. March 23, 7 p.m. $20. slobrew.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843.

LIVE MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle.

Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-0774, ragtagwineco.com.

LIVE MUSIC FROM GUITAR WIZ BILLY FOPPIANO AND MAD

DOG Join “Guitar Wiz” Billy Foppiano and his trusty side kick Mad Dog for a mix of blues, R&B, and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-544-2100. Bon Temps Creole Cafe, 1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, bontempscreolecafe.com/index.htm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT IN THE TASTING ROOM Kelsey Rae hosts this open mic event for music and comedy in the tasting room. Fourth Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free show. 805-7216878. SLO Cider, 3419 Roberto Ct., Suite C, San Luis Obispo.

A SPECTRUM OF MUSIC This community event features Forbes organist Paul Woodring, saxophonist Dave Becker, guitarist Rick Grether, and the Bel Canto handbell ringers. This free concert celebrates the final day of the Beacon Arts Show and a church mortgage reduction drive. Donations encouraged. Free refreshments. April 2 2:30 p.m. Free-will offering. 805-543-7580. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo.

SUNDAY MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-0774, ragtagwineco.com.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

”OLD SONGS FOR YOUNG VOICES” Two retired elementary teachers present songs, share instruments, and a themed library book each month. “Mr. G” shares his mandolin, viola, and various hand percussion instruments that kids get to try out. “Mr. Roullard” brings along his songbooks with traditional folk songs for kids. Last Tuesday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. through March 28 Free. Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande, 473-7164, slolibrary.org.

THE BIG SIRS OF SWING AND THE RIGHETTI HIGH SCHOOL

JAZZ BAND The “Big Sirs of Swing” is a jazz quartet based on the Central Coast. The RHS musicians play compositions of varying styles of jazz, such as swing, bebop, funk, etc. March 26, 1 p.m. my805tix.com. Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC: FLY ME TO THE MOON

(FAMILY CONCERT) Spend your Sunday afternoon with the whole family at the Santa Maria Philharmonic’s Fly Me to The Moon concert. Experience the thrill of live music and multimedia fusion in a presentation that celebrates science, technology, imagination, and the arts. March

26, 4-5 p.m. Free.

805-925-0412. smphilharmonic. org. First Baptist Church, 2970 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. ∆

Send event information to events@newtimesslo.com or submit online.

Drew Silvaggio, Artistic Director

Arts

ARTIFACTS

SLO Symphony welcomes new executive director

With a background in local nonprofit management and fundraising, Rachel Cementina will assume her new role as the SLO Symphony’s executive director starting on Monday, April 3. Cementina recently served as the director of membership, marketing, and philanthropy for the SLO YMCA.

Jim Walker, president of the SLO Symphony board of directors, said that the board is looking forward to “a successful and invigorating future with her at the helm,” according to press materials.

“She will bring experience, enthusiasm, great communication skills, and a fresh air to our organization,” Walker said in a statement.

As executive director, Cementina will manage all day-to-day operations for the SLO Symphony as well as the orchestra’s educational and fundraising events—including the annual POPS By The Sea program—and marketing and community engagement initiatives.

Cementina will also oversee the remainder of the symphony’s 2022-23 season. The fifth and final Classics Concert, titled Tchaikovsky and Testimony, will take place on Saturday, May 6, at the Performing Arts Center in SLO.

“I am honored to join such a passionate group of musicians, staff, and volunteers at the SLO Symphony,” Cementina said in the release. “I look forward to serving the community and promoting arts and music education on the Central Coast.”

Before her recent role with the SLO YMCA, Cementina served as the community engagement director for the United Way of SLO County for six years.

“She has a proven track record of commitment to and engagement with the SLO Community,” Andrew Sewell, music director and conductor of the SLO Symphony, said in the release.

Grover Beach Community Library holds first book sale of 2023

On Saturday, April 1, the Grover Beach Community Library will host its Big Book Sale event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The outdoor sale will be held in the library’s parking lot.

The sale will include books of various genres and categories, including children’s books, self-help books, crafting books, biographies, and more. Books will be sold by the inch until 1 p.m. when a bag sale will begin. Shoppers will then have the opportunity to buy a grocery bag’s worth of books for $2 total.

In case of rain, the public is encouraged to follow updates on the event’s status at groverbeachlibrary.org prior to the sale. For more details, email admin@groverbeachlibrary.org. The library is located at 240 N. 9th St., Grover Beach. ∆

—Caleb Wiseblood

BY ADRIAN VINCENT ROSAS

Universal language

Marela Zacarías showcases past, present, and future through abstract sculptures in exhibit at SLOMA

Marela Zacarías is a time traveler. She creates cloth-like abstract sculptures that traverse the sands of time—bringing back portions of important history through her research to translate for the rest of the world and pave a path to the future.

“Humans have been using abstractions since the beginning of time,” Zacarías said. “Abstraction is a language used by everyone everywhere around the world.”

e universal language of abstract art is on full display in Zacarías’ new exhibit, Storytelling, featured at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art until July 7.

“While they are sculptures, they have this soft appearance to them, almost reminiscent of nature,” she said. “It is de nitely di erent from the mural work I spent many years doing, but I think that’s what makes the pieces so expressive.”

e winding sculptures that line the walls and oor of the museum’s main hall invite visitors to explore the open nature of her work and begin to craft their own stories inspired by the unusual style of the art.

“ at was my main goal in creating the pieces for this exhibit,” Zacarías said. “I am interested in nding out what is next in the world, and to do that sometimes you have to stretch your imagination to nd the path forward.”

While time traveling certainly is a bene t to Zacarías’ art, she knows her work in Storytelling o ers something else that’s equally important.

“ ere are so many things going wrong with the world—so much despair and anxiety—so in the language I create in my art I try to invoke this feeling of warmth and hope,” she said. “It’s indirect and not outright playing to what people want to feel in the moment, and I think that’s what makes these sculptures so important.”

Storytelling is also part of SLOMA Executive Director Leann Standish’s continued mission

Travel through time

Experience the work of Marela Zacarîas in Storytelling at SLOMA, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit sloma.org or follow the SLOMA Instagram @slomuseumofart for more information on upcoming events. For more information on future works by Zacarías, visit her website marelazacarias.com or follow her on Instagram @marelazacarias.

to expand the museum’s boundaries while also keeping the work it displays accessible to visitors.

“Marela’s work moves beyond the traditional realm of sculpture—it’s playful, unusual, beautiful, and technically impressive as well—all while still being approachable,” Standish said. “ ere’s something in the exhibition sure to delight everyone who visits.”

e showhas its roots in Zacarías’ lifelong fascination with the role that abstract art and cloth textiles serve in preserving aspects of history throughout the world, particularly the history of Indigenous groups like the Mayans and Aztecs.

She credits this fascination to her time growing up in Mexico City, where her mother worked as an anthropologist and exposed a young Zacarías to the signi cance that abstract art and textiles had in preserving Mexican history.

“Some of the symbols in these clothes throughout history tell the story of the person— where they are from, what they do, what they love,” she said.

ose symbols, as Zacarías found, are present throughout not just Mexican history but the entire world, leading her to make them the focal point of her work.

“Indigenous communities across the world were forced to leave their religion, amongst other things that came with colonization,” she said. “But the one thing they were allowed to do was keep weaving their colorful garments because they were just colorful and abstract, so they learned to pass their legacy along with those patterns.”

“Abstract art gives me the freedom to nd my own voice,” she said. “It became a way of putting all of that history and research into it—and really just creating my own new language from that universal nature.”

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at isn’t to say she doesn’t want her work to be open to interpretation; rather, by crafting a new language from her abstract art, she is opening up her own method of time travel to viewers, encouraging them to search the past to nd hope for the future.

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With Storytelling, Zacarías gets to honor those who lived on the land before her and in the process also create art that feels new and exciting.

“Storytelling allows me to put all of this together in a way that doesn’t feel didactic—opening my art to people that might not normally be interested in abstract work,” Zacarías said. “Obviously, they are not going to tell you what the future is outright, but because they are the product of all this history, they can reach anyone regardless of age, gender, culture, or time.” ∆

Freelancer Adrian Vincent Rosas is getting inspired by the past and planning his future with a new perspective. Reach him at arosas@newtimesslo.com.

UNIVERSAL UNDERSTANDING The centerpiece of Storytellingis Coaticue’s Return, which draws on the history of the Aztec people and represents a cycle of growth and destruction in the past, present, and future.

CREATIVE COMBO SLOMA Chief Curator Emma Saperstein (left) and sculptor Marela Zacarías (right) worked together alongside other staff members to create a one-of-a-kind experience in the Storytelling exhibit.

TELLING A STORY Alongside showcasing her work at the Storytellingexhibit, Marela Zacarías gave a talk on March 12 about her artistic vision and process at an event held at the Palm Theatre before the exhibit officially opened.

Dark days ahead

Creator Scott Z. Burns (Contagion, Side E ects) helms this new anthology drama series that peers into our future to explore what life on our climate-changed planet will be like. (eight 50-min. episodes)

Glen is star-packed new series is interested in how the “chaotic e ects of climate change have become embedded into our everyday lives,” and each interconnected episode explores people who are confronted by di cult choices—will they choose complacency or courage? e rst three of eight planned episodes have been released, beginning with “2037: A Raven Story,” which focuses on Junior (Matthew Rhys, who was so great as the titular character in the reboot of Perry Mason), who’s taken the blaze-of-glory path of greed. e second, “2046: Whale Fall,” features Sienna Miller as researcher Rebecca Shearer, who’s studying what may be the world’s last whale. e always amazing Meryl Streep stars as Rebecca’s ailing mother, Eve. is second episode packed an emotional wallop. e third, “2047: e Fifth Question,” focuses on Rabbi Marshall Zucker (Daveed Diggs), who’s petitioning the government to save his congregation’s ooding Florida temple.

EXTRAPOLATIONS

What’s it rated? TV-MA

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

Where’s it showing? Apple TV Plus

ACT OR REACT? Meryl Streep stars in the second episode of the new Apple TV Plus series Extrapolations, which imagines life on an Earth ravaged by climate change. Eiza Gonzálaz and Edward Norton appear in the fourth episode, coming out March 24.

Neska Rose stars as Alana Goldblatt, an adolescent member of Zucker’s congregation who’s having a crisis of faith—why is God allowing this to happen? It’s all pretty depressing but also very well executed and acted—activism lmmaking at its nest.

Anna It’s a heavy series, and the rst episode took a while to grab me. By “Whale Fall,” I was hooked though. Miller and Streep both do a fantastic job of making the audience invest in the storyline. Shearer has a young son, Ezra (Joaopaulo Malheiro), who su ers from a condition that shortens his life with exposure to the sun. is world is an ugly place, but there are still small moments of

SHRINKING

What’s it rated? TV-PG

When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Apple TV Plus

The makers of Ted Lasso have blessed us with a new series starring Jason Segel, Harrison

and Jessica Williams as therapists who work in an office together. Segel is Jimmy, a man who lost his wife in the not-too-distant past and has spiraled into a mess of booze, depression, and distraction. His teenage daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell), has been cared for by their nosy but loving neighbor, Liz (Christa Miller).

When Gaby (Williams) pawns off a patient— Sean (Luke Tennie), a young veteran in the throes

beauty. It seems that many people left in the world are cruel and sel sh, but there are also those looking to do good. Diggs as Rabbi Zucker is a great example of that. Constantly at odds with his father who wanted him to be a lawyer, he can’t seem to catch a break. All he wants is to provide a safe haven for his congregation, yet at every turn he’s told no. I can’t say the series is a wholly pleasant watch, but these performances are dynamite. I, for one, intend to watch the entire series. Glen Burns seemed to be prescient when he wrote Contagion (2011), about a global pandemic seen through the eyes of health care workers and the CDC. In many ways, it mirrored our struggle with COVID-19. Will future episodes of Extrapolations pivot to the sort of innovative spirit that we like to believe inhabits the human race, allowing us to stave o the worst of climate change or at least nd a way to survive it? Or are we going to simply shrug our collective shoulders and watch as our planet becomes uninhabitable? at question is at the heart

LUTHER: THE FALLEN

What’s it rated? R

of this ambitious, sprawling, and somewhat incoherent series, which I’m looking forward to watching unfold. Subsequent episodes star Edward Norton, Diane Lane, Keri Russell, Marion Cotillard, and Forest Whitaker. If the planet is going down, with a cast like this, it should be an entertaining demise. Anna Not a fun subject to sit in, but one that is knocking at our door constantly these days. It’s sort of a trick, getting this tremendous of a cast on the same project. Who’s not going to watch, even if the subject is a bummer? It tells us many di erent stories under the same umbrella, almost a mini movie each episode. With that upcoming cast list, there’s no way I’m missing any of this series. Just don’t watch it when you are already feeling low—it’s not told through rose-colored glasses. ∆

Senior Sta Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Glen compiles listings. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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of PTSD who is now prone to violence—something in Jimmy’s brain makes a switch. He decides to change up the way he cares for his patients, and the domino effect happens to his personal life. He’s working through his grief and trying to find forgiveness from Alice for completely checking out on her. He’s working out what it means to lose someone and how to shoulder the fact that not every aspect of their marriage was great when his wife passed. Funny and heartwarming in all the right ways, Shrinking is feel-good meets the realities of imperfection. I hope for another season of this! (10 33-min. episodes)

—Anna

ALL IN YOUR HEAD Harrison

Ford stars as Paul, a curmudgeonly therapist who helps his protégé’s daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell), navigate her mother’s death, in Shrinking, a dramedy screening on Apple TV

When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Jamie Payne directs this film sequel to the award-winning television saga about brilliant but disgraced police detective John Luther (Idris Elba), created by novelist and scriptwriter Neil Cross. I’ve never seen the series, so if you’re wondering if you can enjoy this film without being familiar with the story, you can. It opens with Luther in prison, trying to survive inmates who are less than fond of the police.

The bracing, action-packed opening unfolds into a cat-and-mouse with master criminal David

Robey (Andy Serkis), who’s positively diabolical. The sadist likes to make his victims suffer and force their loved ones to watch them die. Part of the story involves a “red room,” a place where he stages his killing and allows subscribers to watch via the internet. As nemeses go, he’s a good one— he is corruption incarnate.

Apparently, the TV show was a huge hit, with five seasons and as many as 9 million viewers, who are hungry for more Luther. He’s a gritty character to be sure—determined and capable, but not superhuman. Cross said he was inspired by both Sherlock Holmes and Columbo. It’s not the best serial killer flick I’ve seen, but it’s gripping enough to devote a couple of hours to. (129-min.) ∆ —Glen

Elba stars as John Luther, a disgraced police detective who sees a chance to redeem himself when a serial killer emerges to draw him into his sinister plans, in Luther: Fallen Sun, streaming on Netflix.

Ford,

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Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

Soul, man

Two great groups play the Fremont this Friday

Soak up all the soul this Friday, March 24, when the Fremont Theater and Good Vibez presents opening act The Altons, a soul rock group with a Latin twist, followed by powerhouse soul and R&B group Thee Sinseers (8 p.m.; all ages; $22.50 at seetickets.us).

The headliner hails from East LA and is part of a resurgence of modern soul music. Led by multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter Joseph Quiñones, the band features a phat horn section and tight rhythm section, plus harmony vocals by Adriana Flores, Bryan Ponce, and Luis Carpio. This one’s going to be off the charts.

Also this week at the Fremont, LNGHL presents The Coast is Alive featuring James Kaye, Wynn, Kody Balboa, and special guests on Saturday, March 25 (8 p.m.; all ages; $18 at seetickets.us). Don’t miss these hip-hop artists with ties to the Central Coast.

Dig the Bee Gees? Who doesn’t? Bee Gees tribute act Stayin’ Alive plays Sunday, March 26 (7 p.m.; all ages; $34.50 to $64.50 at eventbrite.com). Hear hits like “Night Fever,” “Jive Talkin,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “You Should Be Dancing,” “Nights on Broadway,” and of course “Stayin’ Alive.”

Yacht rock fans, mark your calendar for next Thursday, March 30, when Yächtly Crëw pulls into harbor (8 p.m.; all ages; $23 at seetickets.us) to play the soft rock hits.

Take your medicine, numbskull

Numbskull and Good Medicine present Moonshiner Collective with special guest Wolf Jett at The Siren on Saturday, March 25 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Moonshiner is Dan Curcio and friends playing their own brand of rock, blues, and Americana. Good Medicine and Numbskull also present Big Richard with special guest Miss Leo & The Handsome Fellers at The Siren

on Wednesday, March 29 (7 p.m.; 21-andolder; $10 at goodmedicinepresents.com).

Opener Miss Leo is a New Times Music Awards winner, and Big Richard is a neoacoustic super group made up of four wellestablished Colorado musicians.

In yet another Good Medicine and Numbskull show, Daniel Rodriguez plays The Siren next Thursday, March 30 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $15 at goodmedicinepresents. com). The Colorado singer-songwriter was a founding member of Elephant Revival, and in 2019 he began touring solo and released Your Heart the Stars the Milky Way

Also at The Siren …

This Thursday, March 23, check out English and Welsh folkgrass from The Trials of Cato and old timey music from The SLO Pickers (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $17 at eventbrite.com).

Heartless, a Heart tribute act, plays The Siren on Friday, March 24 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $17 presale at eventbrite. com). Hear hits such as “Crazy on You,” “Barracuda,” and “Magic Man.”

Left On Tenth plays Tuesday, March 28 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). This group of friends started playing together in 2016 in Montana and mixes a “variety of genres from funky groves, to hard driving rock, to reggae inspired tunes, to slower sensual ballads,” according to their bio.

Local gal wins bluegrass grant

Big congratulations to Santa Margarita’s Azere Wilson, who was one of a handful of recipients of a 2023 Arnold Schulz Fund

grant from the International Bluegrass Music Association, which she’s using to complete her debut album.

“If I had to pick a genre, I would call my music roots influenced by the Americana, blues, jazz, and bluegrass music from the early 1900s,” she explained. “I love to bring a bit of music education and a bit of history during my live sets and play old tunes many people have never heard. I’ve been playing around SLO county for a little over a year now and am so grateful for the support I’ve received from the musicians and people in our community.”

Wilson has a number of upcoming local shows: Thursday, March 23, at Atascadero’s Raconteur Room; Saturday, April 1, in SLO’s Art and Soul; Friday, April 14, in Orcutt’s Old Town Wine and Brew; and Thursday, April 20, at Paso’s Senorio.

“Arnold Shultz was a Black fiddler, guitarist, bluegrass musician, and mentor to Bill Monroe,” Wilson explained. “Many people don’t know the history and role Black musicians played in bluegrass and Americana music, and this grant helps to foster awareness and encourage and support musicians of color to pursue Bluegrass music. I am so excited to be a part of this.”

Sound out!

artist Talia Ortega’s flute cuts into “Times Waves,” you get an immediate sonic high. Great percussion and a chorus of soaring voices close that second track.

As the album continues through its eight tracks, it takes listeners on a music journey of sounds and words that exude an openness to the universe. This group will absolutely shoot you with their good vibes ray gun.

If this kind of music is your jam, don’t miss Billy Clayton (vocals, rhythm guitar), Robin Saxer (vocals, keyboards, ukulele, French horn, accordion), Anthony Roselli (drums, harmonica, vocals), and Syd Carr (bass) during their album release party. Wait till they get to their Western track, “Cuddle Up.” What a foot-stomping hoot!

More music …

The Dulcie Taylor Trio plays Paso’s Tooth & Nail this Friday, March 24 (4 to 7 p.m.; free). Her band includes guitarist George Nauful, head of MesaBluemoon Recordings, and Central Coast percussionist Tracy Morgan. Dulcie’s YouTube Channel has 3.5 million views, and her EPs from 2020 and 2021 currently have more than 500,000 streams worldwide.

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

Opera SLO hosts a spring recital and high tea this Saturday, March 25, in the Arroyo Grande Community Center (doors at 11:30 a.m.; $40 tickets by calling Gretchen Weckstein at (805) 473-1366 or Elisabeth Koch-Murray at (805) 5956507). Expect “an afternoon of delicious teas and treats set to beautiful music from Broadway, Disney, and opera,” organizers announced.

Hippies unite!

Psychedelic neo-progressive folk jazz act Zen Mountain Poets will release their new album, Stellar Ignition, this Saturday, March 25, at the Olde Ale House in Los Osos (5 to 8 p.m.). The new recording is a great leap forward for the local group.

As the album begins with “Grow,” a kind of chant with the various harmony voices layering in, it’s immediately clear Zen Mountain Poets have evolved into a sophisticated musical outfit. They retain their laid-back hippie vibe, but this new record surpasses earlier recordings by galaxies.

They’re a jamming, triptastic, powerhouse of peaceful vibes, psychedelic synergy, and philosophic ecstasy bursting with really amazing instrumentation and harmony vocals. When guest

The Basin Street Regulars host Gypsy jazz quartet the Big Sirs of Swing with opening act the Ernest Righetti High School Jazz Band at the Pismo Beach Vets Hall on Sunday, March 26 (1 p.m.; all ages; $10 at my805tix.com). Bring your instrument and join in for an 11 a.m. jam. The Big Sirs play the music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, who originated the Gypsy Jazz genre in France in the 1930s.

Festival Mozaic presents Jonah Kim with Trio Barclay in the Cuesta College Performing Arts Center this Sunday, March 26 (2 p.m.; $38 to $87 at ovationtix.com). Festival Mozaic’s Artist-in-Residence Jonah Kim brings his Trio Barclay to SLO after performing in South Korea to rave reviews. The trio also includes violinist Dennis Kim and pianist Sean Kennard playing the Kim original Blue Stairs Violin and Cello Duo as well as Dvořák’s Piano Trio No. 4 “Dumky,” Beethoven’s Cello Sonata No. 3, and Sheridan Seyfried’s Piano Trio. ∆

Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

PHAT SOUL East LA’s soul and R&B act, Thee Sinseers, plays the Fremont Theater on March 24

PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOD VIBEZ

COLORADO GALS Good Medicine and Numbskull present neo-acoustic super group Big Richard at The Siren on March 29

WINNER! The International Bluegrass Music Association awarded Santa Margarita resident Azere Wilson a 2023 Arnold Schulz Fund grant to complete her debut album. See her March 23 at the Raconteur Room, April 1 at Art and Soul, April 14 at Old Town Wine and Brew, and April 20 at Sensorio.

ZEN OUT Psychedelic neo-progressive folk jazz act Zen Mountain Poets release their new album on March 25 , at the Olde Ale House in Los Osos.

PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOD MEDICINE PRESENTS

PHOTO COURTESY OF AZERE WILSON

PHOTO COURTESY OF ZEN MOUTAIN POETS

were ready to hit the next spot: Black Sheep Bar and Grill. The sun was up, and on our way out, I caught Cal Poly’s Miller making an exit too.

“It’s sunrise, are you drunk yet?” I asked.

No, he told me wistfully. The day was still young.

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Black Sheep was much quieter, more laidback, and had barely 20 people flocking to it. We relaxed at a table with some Black and Tans—another mixed drink of Firestone DBA topped with Guinness.

“It’s what they called British soldiers in Ireland,” my friend Drew told me. Surprisingly, we only saw one table with a single glass of green beer. Black Sheep didn’t have green food coloring, its bartender told me. Guests were bringing their own dye to tint their beers. My teeth were grateful.

On to our next and final stop!

Typically silent during daytime, this corner of Chorro Street now buzzed with party music and chatter emanating from Bull’s Tavern. Nearing 8:30 a.m., we had had our fill of heavy Irish drinks. I was ready to break Peterson’s cardinal rule.

Drew grabbed a Coors Light. I chose a SLO barfly wildcard: the Bull’s Sweat. A lurid mix of Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces, salt, and a random liquor chased with half a glass of beer, it was the lightest thing I had consumed so far. Officially feeling drowsy, we called time but not before I glimpsed Miller once more.

He huddled around his friends at Bull’s, glowing under red and blue light. Miller saw me too.

“I am drunk now!” he said. ∆

Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal is nursing a mug of green tea and grateful for accommodating friends. Send congratulations to brajagopal@ newtimesslo.com.

DOG DAY Zen Dog owner Nick Regalia (front) and chef Cameron Wilson (back) fed hungry patrons at McCarthy’s their St. Patrick’s Day-only corned beef sandwich special.

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The following person is doing business as SLO WELLNESS CENTER, 1428 Phillips Ln. Ste. 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Sandy Sachs, Aram Casparian (1428 Phillips Ln. Ste. 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Aram Casparian, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-28-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 02-28-28.

March 23, 30, April 6, & 13, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0530

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, EARTH & LYNAE HANDMADE ORGANICS, 1131 17th St., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Amanda Lynae Velasquez (1131 17th St., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Amanda Lynae Velazquez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-01-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 03-01-28. March 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0536

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/20/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, COASTAL VALLEY FLORAL DESIGN, 11275 Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Karen Leanne Beene (11275 Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Karen Leanne Beene. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0123. 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. 03-01-28.

March 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0537

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, ASTOUND, ASTOUND BROADBAND, ASTOUND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, 3620 Sacramento Drive, #102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. WaveDivision Holdings, LLC (3620 Sacramento Drive, #102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ WaveDivision Holdings, LLC, Jeffrey B. Kramp, Vice President and Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0123. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 03-01-28.

March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0538

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as, ASTOUND, ASTOUND BROADBAND, ASTOUND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, 3620 Sacramento Drive, #102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Digital West Networks, Inc. (3620 Sacramento Drive, #102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Digital West Networks, Inc., Jeffrey B. Kramp, Vice President and Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-01-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 03-01-28. March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0549

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/24/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, QUICK COMFORT CUISINE, 98 S. Main St. Ste. C, Templeton, CA 93452. San Luis Obispo County. M.E.S. Inc. (98 S. Main St. Ste. C, Templeton, CA 93452). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ M.E.S. Inc., Elias Samaan, CEO.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-02-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 03-0228.

March 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0577

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, JAMES MOBILE SHARPENING, 110 ½ East Branch Street, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. James Alan Hurtado (110 ½ East Branch Street, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ James Alan Hurtado. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0623. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 03-06-28.

March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0585

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/07/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, POUR DECISIONS PASO, 7775 Nonpariel Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Phoenix Rising Villa (7775 Nonpariel Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Phoenix Rising Villa, William Matuk, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-07-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 0307-28.

March 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0589

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/07/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, MSI-SAFETY SOLUTIONS, CELEBRATIONOFLIFES.COM, HAPPYPASSINGS.COM, CELEBRATIONOFLIFE.COM, 1346 Alder St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Darryl Lewis Mendivil (1346 Alder St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Darryl Lewis Mendivil. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0723. 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. 03-07-28.

March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0593

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, FULL CIRCLE FABRICATIONS LLC, 1700 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Full Circle Fabrications LLC (1557 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Full Circle Fabrications LLC, Ty Jamison Branum, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-08-23. 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. 03-08-28. March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0596

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2019) New Filing

The following person is doing business as, PRIVATE CHEF CHENAUX SERVICES, 7970 Santa Ysabel Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Jason Chenaux (7970 Santa Ysabel Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michael Jason Chenaux. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-08-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 03-08-28. March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0604

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/09/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, BIRDHOUSE TATTOO COLLECTIVE, 3591 Sacramento Drive #32, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Birdhouse Tattoo Collective LLC (3591 Sacramento Drive #32, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Birdhouse Tattoo Collective LLC, Wesley Allen Bird, General Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-09-23. 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. 03-09-28. March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0605

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/09/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, SPA & NAILS BY AMY, 7425 El Camino Real #Q, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Amy L Nguyen (9377 Musselman Drive #A, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Amy L Nguyen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-09-23.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 03-09-28.

March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0614

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/09/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, CALI PET, 1140 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. General Distributing and Sales Company Inc. (1140 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ General Distributing and Sales Company Inc., Mike Gerson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-09-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 03-09-28.

March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0615 (03/10/2023) New Filing

The following person is doing business as REVIVE BODY CONTOURING, 160 N 7th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Cynthia P Lekas (365 El Sueno, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Cynthia P Lekas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 03-10-28. March 23, 30, April 6, & 13, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0621 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as RAMADA ROW, 1432 Higuera St., D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Zacastreet 21, LLC (1432 Higuera St., D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Zacastreet 21, LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-10-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 03-10-28. March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0622

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as, SKIN THERAPY BY SIENA, 3000 Broad Street, Unit 102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Siena Elizabeth Berry (550 Islay St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Siena Elizabeth Berry. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-1023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 03-10-28.

March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0527 (03/01/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as BOTIKA SKINCARE & CANDLES, 1520 Cielo Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Monica Miramontes (1520 Cielo Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444.). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Monica Miramontes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-01-23.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 03-01-28.

March 23, 30, April 6, & 13, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0454 (N/A) New Filing

The following person is doing business as WEST OF EDEN WELLNESS, 325 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jordan E. Langston (325 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jordan E. Langston. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-22-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 02-22-28. March 23, 30, April 6, & 13, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0529

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, MORRO BABY, 2830 Fir Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Amy Louise Smart (2830 Fir Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Amy Louise Smart. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-0123. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 03-01-28. March 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0548

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/02/2023) New Filing

The following person is doing business as, 805 HOUSE CLEANING, 185 Kent St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Jessica Galvan, Jose Luis Sanchez-Lopez (185 Kent St., Nipomo, CA 93444).

This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Jose Luis Sanchez-Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-02-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Bautista, Deputy. Exp. 03-02-28.

March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-0591

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/07/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, SAL STERLING SILVER, 815 15th St., San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County. Salvador Anaya Marquina (815 15th St., San Miguel, CA 93451). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Salvador Anaya Marquina. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-07-23. 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. 0307-28. March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-0613

TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/09/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as, SIN CITY TACTICAL, 1140 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. General Distributing and Sales Company Inc. (1140 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ General Distributing and Sales Company Inc., Mike Gerson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-09-23.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 03-09-28. March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-0625 (03/10/2023) New Filing

The following person is doing business as TRUE BLUSH ARTISTRY & SKIN, 3000 Broad St. Suite 102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Amber Lee Boaz (2912 Flora St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Amber Lee Boaz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-10-23. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 03-10-28.

March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE

OF: PAMELA GAY BAUSKE aka PAMELA G. BAUSKE aka PAMELA BAUSKE aka PAM BAUSKE DECEDENT

CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0062

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PAMELA GAY BAUSKE aka PAMELA G. BAUSKE aka PAMELA BAUSKE aka PAM BAUSKE

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SHARON BAUSKE, an interested person/creditor in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that SHARON BAUSKE, 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:

APRIL 25, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person or via ZOOM at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Law Offices of Johnson, Murphy & Jones 928 West Grand Ave. Grover Beach, CA 93433 March 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TIMOTHY OLAVE DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0061

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: TIMOTHY OLAVE

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CATHY LEES, an interested person/creditor in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that CATHY LEES, 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: APRIL 18, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 MONTEREY ST, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Law Office of Martha B. Spalding

215 South Main St. Templeton, CA 93465

805-434-2138

March 23, 30, & April 6, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2023-0182

OLD FILE NO. 2021-0973

Fatte’s Pizza of Paso Robles, 155 Niblick Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo

Count y. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 04/16/2021. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Samuel Nutile, (1945 Kleck Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business was conducted by A individual, /s/ Samuel Nutile. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-23-2023. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By A. Bautista, Deputy Clerk. February 16, 23, March 2, 9, & 23, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: FRANCISCO JAVIER GONZALEZ CAMPOS

DECEDENT

CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0055

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: FRANCISCO JAVIER GONZALEZ CAMPOS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARIELA MONTOYA, an interested person/creditor in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that MARIELA MONTOYA, 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: APRIL

11, 2023 at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person or via ZOOM at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner:

Mariela Montoya

625 Nicklaus St. Paso Robles, CA 93446 March 9, 16, & 23, 2023

STATEMENT

OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2023-0526

OLD FILE NO. 2022-0579

F.A.E. Wellness, 310 James Way Suite 150, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 03/07/2022. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Jennifer Marie-Caroline Rogez, (310 James way, Suite 150, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business was conducted by A individual, /s/ Jennifer Marie-Caroline Rogez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-01-2023. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By M. Stiletto, Deputy Clerk. March 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2023

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21701-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

Super Storage(formerly Main Mini Storage), 1380 Santa Ynez Avenue, 2000 Mountain View Avenue, Los Osos, CA 93402, Will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after March 24th, 2023, on or after 10:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www. storagetreasures.com.

Property to be sold includes, but is not limited to: Bookshelves, dressers, washers & dryers, desks, beds, tables and chairs, bed frames, mattresses, kitchen utensils, kitchenware, pots and pans, appliances, furnishings, clothing, household items, luggage, stereo equipment, cabinets, sporting equipment, fishing gear, camping gear, tools, construction equipment, computers, monitors, printers, toys, TV’S, bicycles, golf clubs, surf boards, office furniture, personal items, possible collectibles/antiques and boxed items contents unknown, belonging to the following:

LOS OSOS

Jacqueline Crumpley (10x10)

Dawn Zavacky (5x7)

Wendy Butterfield (10x20)

Marvin Jacob (5x10)

Cory Ped (8x10)

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 day 8th day of March 2023.

Auction by StorageTreasures.

com

Phone (480) 397-6503

Main Mini Storage (805) 5287864

Ad to run March 16th and March 23rd, 2023.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CVP-0125

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Shirley Marie Kelly filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Shirley Marie Kelly to PROPOSED

NAME: Shirley Marie Ervine

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 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: April 26, 2023, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or by 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 shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: March 7, 2023

/s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court March 23, 30, April 6, & 13, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO CONFORM TO GENDER IDENTITY CASE

NUMBER: 23CVP-0064

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Lindsay Anne Dabryshire filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT

NAME: Lindsay Anne Darbyshire to PROPOSED NAME: Reid Allen Darbyshire

THE COURT ORDERS: that any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection within six weeks of the date this order is issued. If no written objection is timely filed, the court will grant the petition without a hearing.

A hearing date may be set only if an objection is timely filed and shows good cause for opposing the name change. Objections based solely on concerns that the proposed change is not the person’s actual gender identity or gender assigned at birth shall not constitute good cause. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 1277.5(c).)

Date: January 31, 2023

/s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court March 23, 30, April 6, & 13, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CVP-0125

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Samantha Suefina Barkhuff filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT

NAME: Samantha Suefina Barkhuff to PROPOSED NAME: Samantha Alice Matlock

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 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.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) Eva L. Carper

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Clifton Carper and Dustin Carper

CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 23CV-0068

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): 23CV-0068

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

1050 Monterey 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):

Patrick Sparks 2649 Orville Ave. Cayucos, CA 93430

Date: (Fecha) 02/1/2023

By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario); Gabrielle Medina, Deputy (Adjunto)

March 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2023

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON Klickitat County

In re: the Estate of:

ROBERT MICHAEL CHAPPEL, Deceased. No. 22-4-00090-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: April 20, 2023, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2, in person or by 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 shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: February 28, 2023

/s/: Rita C. Federman, Judge of the Superior Court March 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2023

Public Notice of Lien Sale Auction:

This notice is given that Buckley Springs Storage, 901 Buckley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, will sell personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facilities Act. (California Business & Professions Code 21700)

The undersigned will sell at public auction at www.storageauctions. net from March 24 2023– March 30 2023, of contents stored by the following persons and will be sold to the highest bidder:

Christopher Waller of Morro Bay, CA, unit C148

Household goods, tools, autoparts

Levi Morin of Santa Maria, CA, unit L826

Exercise equipment, tools, household goods

Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required.

March 16 & 23, 2023

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

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise proved in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: March 16, 2023

David Chappel, Personal Representative

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

David Chappel 407 22nd Street Hood river, OR 97031

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SER-

VICE:

Michael B. FitzSimons, WSBN 25054 205 3rd Street Hood River, OR 97031

541.386.1311

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Klickitat; 224-00090-20

March 16, 23, & 30, 2023

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF

TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 AT 9:00 AM

4 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, 1 BOARD MEMBER ABSENT

1. Resolution No. 2023-042, ratifying the Emergency Services Director’s 3/10/23 Proclamation of Local Emergency due to storm conditions, adopted.

MEETING ADJOURNED

For more details, view the meeting videos at: https:// www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/AdministrativeOffice/Clerk-of-the-Board/Clerk-of-the-BoardServices/Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-andAgendas.aspx

Wade Horton, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk

March 23, 2023

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose:

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA:

Hearing to received community input on funding recommendations Countywide for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The 2023 Action Plan, a component of the 2021-2023 Consolidated Plan, includes approximately $5,190 of CDBG funds for use by the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) for their rapid re-housing program and $43,500 for use by the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) for minor home repair for low and very-low-income individuals in the City of Pismo Beach and unincorporated San Luis Obispo County. City Council recommendations will be forwarded to the County Board of Supervisors for Board action on the 2023 Action Plan.

A copy of the Draft 2023 Action Plan can be obtained from the County’s website at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/ Departments/Social-Services.

Direct URL:

https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/getdoc/d69a79b1-cbfe477a-b380-e9494a7cd5fb/ActionPlanRecommendations.

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Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of March 30, 2023.

Environmental Review

In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the grant application is not considered a project and is therefore exempt from environmental review. Specific projects that may have environmental impacts will be reviewed under CEQA and NEPA prior to implementation.

You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to citycouncil@ pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made during the meeting, either by joining the virtual meeting using the link provided on the agenda document, or by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation.

Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing City Clerk Erica Inderlied at einderlied@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org or 805-773-7003.

Erica Inderlied City Clerk

March 23, 2023

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

WHEN Friday, April 7, 2023 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM.

To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT

A request by Ellison Family Ventures LLC for a Minor Use Permit to allow for construction of two metal buildings of approximately 5,980 square feet each that will house a small-scale manufacturing company. The project includes parking, landscaping and drainage improvements and will result in approximately 0.90 acres of site disturbance of a 0.91 acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Industrial land use category and is located within the Callender-Garrett village reserve line (at 2355 Precision Drive) approximately three miles northwest of the community of Nipomo. The project site is in the South County Sub Area of the South County Planning Area.

The Environmental Coordinator finds that the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration is adequate for the purposes of compliance with CEQA because no substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revision of the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration, no substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstance  under which the project is undertaken which will require major revision of the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration, and no new information of substantial importance has been identified which was not known at the time that the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted.

County File Number: N-DRC2022-00010

Supervisorial District: District 4 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 091-402-004

Date Accepted: 09/06/2022

WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/ Planning-Building/Grid-Items/Meetings,-Hearings,-Agendas,-andMinutes/Planning-Department-Hearing-(PDH)-Virtual-Meeting-.aspx.

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.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING

This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, March 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on N-DRC2022-00010.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public  hearing.

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Department Hearing

March 23, 2023

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING

NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN: Friday, April 7, 2023 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT; A request by Susan Mahler (Dirt Candy LLC) for a Minor Use Permit (DRC2021-00115) to allow the construction of a 2,455-square-foot (sq. ft.) winery production facility including a 633-sq. ft. tasting room, a 1,633 sq. ft. production area/wine storage area, a 1,122 sq. ft. exterior crush pad, and a 1,158 sq. ft. covered patio. The project includes a modification of the ordinance standards that requires all structures to be located no closer than 200 feet from each property line to allow to allow a 90-foot setback from the front property line. Annual case production 3,500 cases up to 10,000 cases. The applicant is not requesting to participate in winery special events requested. However, the applicant would like to participate in industry-wide events as allowed per the Land Use Ordinance. The proposed project is within the Agriculture land use category and is located at 1550 Arbor Road, approximately 0.3 miles from the City of Paso Robles. The proposed site is within the Salinas River Sub Area of the North County Planning Area. Also, to be considered is the environmental determination that the project is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

County File Number: DRC2021-00115

Supervisorial District: District 1

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 040-021-023

Date Accepted: 09/13/2021

WHERE: Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Planning-Building/ Grid-Items/Meetings,-Hearings,-Agendas,-and-Minutes/PlanningDepartment-Hearing-(PDH)-Virtual-Meeting-.aspx.

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 Holly Phipps, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING

This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, March 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on DRC2021-00115.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Department Hearing

March 23, 2023

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

WHEN Friday, April 7, 2023 at 09:00 AM All items are advertised for 09:00

AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT

A request by Alma Calzada for a Minor Use Permit for a residential remodel/expansion project within the Oceano Community Standard Area. The remodel would result in an expansion greater than 10%, from a single-story, 818 square foot residential unit to a two-story, 2160 square foot residential unit. The project is located at 2061 and 2063 Ocean St Oceano, CA in the San Luis Bay Inland Sub Area of the South County Planning Area (APN: 062-088-010).

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

County File Number: N-DRC2022-00046 Supervisorial District: District 4 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 062-088-010

Date Accepted: 02/14/2023

WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/ Departments/Planning-Building/Grid-Items/Meetings,-Hearings,Agendas,-and-Minutes/Planning-Department-Hearing-(PDH)Virtual-Meeting-.aspx.

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 Shelby Fredrick, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING

This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, March 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on N-DRC2022-00046.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Department Hearing

March 23, 2023

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING

NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

WHEN Friday, April 7, 2023 at 09:00 AM All items are advertised for 09:00 AM.

To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT A request by George Chronis for a Minor Use Permit (N-DRC2022-00049) for over 1 acre of site disturbance to allow the construction of a 3,015 square foot (sf) single-story single-family residence, with a 749 sf attached ADU and garage, as well as two detached outdoor structures and other associated improvements including grading for a driveway. The project includes 3,167 cubic yards (cy) of cut and 1,797 cy of fill for grading that would occur on slopes of approximately 8% and would result in the disturbance of approximately 1.5 acres on a 2.5-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Residential Rural land use category and is located approximately 2.6 miles south of the city of Arroyo Grande at the address 2084 Westhampton Drive. The site is in the South County Inland Sub Area of the South County Planning Area. Also to be considered is the environmental determination that this project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule Exemption.

County File Number: N-DRC2022-00049

Supervisorial District: District 4

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 075-353-014

Date Accepted: 02/22/2023

WHERE

Virtual meeting via Zoom platform.Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/ Departments/Planning-Building/Grid-Items/Meetings,-Hearings,Agendas,-and-Minutes/Planning-Department-Hearing-(PDH)-VirtualMeeting-.aspx.

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 Shelby Fredrick, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING

This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, March 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on N-DRC2022-00049.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public  hearing Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Department Hearing March 23, 2023

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

WHEN Friday, April 7, 2023 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00

AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT A request by Christian Teran for a Minor Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit to allow a 1,325 square-foot electronic game center. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately 0 square feet on a 0.96-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Commercial Retail land use category and is located at 1240 Los Osos Valley Road in the community of Los Osos. The site is in the Coastal Zone and in the Estero Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA.

County File Number: C-DRC2022-00065

Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 074-302-028

Date Accepted: 02/27/2023

WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/ Departments/Planning-Building/Grid-Items/Meetings,-Hearings,Agendas,-and-Minutes/Planning-Department-Hearing-(PDH)Virtual-Meeting-.aspx.

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 Michael Pero, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5096.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING

This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, March 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on C-DRC2022-00065.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

COASTAL APPEALABLE

If the County approves this project, that action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. An applicant or aggrieved party may appeal to the Coastal Commission only after all possible local appeals have been exhausted pursuant to Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043(b). Local appeals must be filed using the required Planning Department form as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.042(a)(1).

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Department Hearing

March 23, 2023

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

WHEN Friday, April 7, 2023 at 09:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00

AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT

A request by Peter Lorimer for a Minor Use Permit to allow temporary events within an existing 1-acre outdoor event area directly north and west of an existing barn, and to modify temporary events time limit standards (County Code section 22.30.610 B) to allow events to occur for more than four successive weekends. No events are allowed in the barn, but the use of a tent is allowed. The proposed temporary event program would include 20 temporary events per year with up to 150 guests. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately 3,000 square feet for driveway approach improvements on a 66-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Agriculture land use category and is located at 4210 Oak Flat Road in Paso Robles, approximately 0.5 miles west of the intersection between Nacimiento Lake Drive and Oak Flat Road. The site is within the Adelaida Sub-area of the North County Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA.

County File Number: N-DRC2022-00030

Supervisorial District: District 1

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 026-241-006

Date Accepted: 01/05/2023

WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/ Departments/Planning-Building/Grid-Items/Meetings,-Hearings,Agendas,-and-Minutes/Planning-Department-Hearing-(PDH)Virtual-Meeting-.aspx.

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 Michael Pero, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5096.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING

This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by Friday, March 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on N-DRC2022-00030.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public       hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public  hearing.

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Department Hearing

March 23, 2023

CITY OF GROVER BEACH SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-01

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, March 13, 2023, the City Council of the City of Grover Beach had the First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 23-01

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 14 OF ARTICLE III, AND ADDING NEW CHAPTERS 14, 14.1, AND 14.2 OF ARTICLE III AND REPEALING

SECTION 5210 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE V OF THE GROVER BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY RESPONSE TO HOUSELESSNESS, VEHICULAR HABITATION ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, VEHICLULAR CAMPING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND CAMPING AND PARKING ON CITY PROPERTY

This Ordinance will amend Chapter 14 of Article III (Public Welfare, Morals and Conduct) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC) regarding regulation of Camping and Vehicle Habitation on Public Rights-of-Way and Public and Private Property.

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, March 27, 2023.   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, March 23, 2023

SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to attend a public hearing on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings can be viewed remotely on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at http://youtube.slo.city. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to emailcouncil@slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEM:

· The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution to deny an appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to deny Architectural Review application ARCH-00402021 regarding development of property at 841 Patricia Drive; projects which a public agency disapproves are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as described in CEQA Guidelines §15270 (Projects Which Are Disapproved). (841 Patricia Drive, APPL-0075-2023)

For more information, you are invited to contact Walter Oetzell of the City’s Community Development Department at (805) 781-7593 or woetzell@slocity.org

The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the items listed above. If you challenge the proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Council Agenda Reports for this meeting will be available for review one week in advance of the meeting date on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www.slocity. org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendasand-minutes. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7114 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel http://youtube.slo.city.

March 23, 2023

Free Will Astrology

by Rob Brezsny

Homework: Name one thing about your life you can’t change and one thing you can change. Newsletter.freewillastrology.com

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): If we were to choose one person to illustrate the symbolic power of astrology, it might be Aries financier and investment banker J.P. Morgan (1837-1913). His astrological chart strongly suggested he would be one of the richest people of his era. The sun, Mercury, Pluto, and Venus were in Aries in his astrological house of finances. Those four heavenly bodies were trine to Jupiter and Mars in Leo in the house of work. Further, sun, Mercury, Pluto, and Venus formed a virtuoso “Finger of God” aspect with Saturn in Scorpio and the moon in Virgo. Anyway, Aries, the financial omens for you right now aren’t as favorable as they always were for J.P. Morgan—but they are pretty auspicious. Venus, Uranus, and the north node of the moon are in your house of finances, to be joined for a bit by the moon itself in the coming days. My advice: Trust your intuition about money. Seek inspiration about your finances.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): “The only thing new in the world,” said former U.S. President Harry Truman, “is the history you don’t know.” Luckily for all of us, researchers have been growing increasingly skilled in unearthing buried stories. Three examples: 1. Before the U.S. Civil War, six Black Americans escaped slavery and became millionaires. (Check out the book Black Fortunes by Shomari Wills.) 2. Over 10,000 women secretly worked as code-breakers in World War II, shortening the war and saving many lives. 3. Four Black women mathematicians played a major role in NASA’s early efforts to launch people into space. Dear Taurus, I invite you to enjoy this kind of work in the coming weeks. It’s an excellent time to dig up the history you don’t know—about yourself, your family, and the important figures in your life.

GEMINI

We accept entries to our annual 55 Fiction writing contest all year long. Entries submitted by 5pm Monday, June 19, 2023 will be considered for this year’s publications which will be out on July 27, 2023

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(May 21-June 20): Since you’re at the height of the Party Hearty Season, I’ll offer two bits of advice about how to collect the greatest benefits. First, ex-basketball star Dennis Rodman says that mental preparation is the key to effective partying. He suggests we visualize the pleasurable events we want to experience. We should meditate on how much alcohol and drugs we will imbibe, how uninhibited we’ll allow ourselves to be, and how close we can get to vomiting from intoxication without actually vomiting. But wait! Here’s an alternative approach to partying, adapted from Sufi poet Rumi: “The golden hour has secrets to reveal. Be alert for merriment. Be greedy for glee. With your antic companions, explore the frontiers of conviviality. Go in quest of jubilation’s mysterious blessings. Be bold. Revere revelry.”

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): If you have been holding yourself back or keeping your expectations low, please STOP! According to my analysis, you have a mandate to unleash your full glory and your highest competence. I invite you to choose as your motto whichever of the following inspires you most: raise the bar, up your game, boost your standards, pump up the volume, vault to a higher octave, climb to the next rung on the ladder, make the quantum leap, and put your ass and assets on the line.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): According to an ad I saw for a luxury automobile, you should enjoy the following adventures in the course of your lifetime: Ride the rapids on the Snake River in Idaho, stand on the Great Wall of China, see an opera at La Scala in Milan, watch the sun rise over the ruins of Machu Picchu, go paragliding over Japan’s Asagiri highland plateau with Mount Fuji in view, and visit the pink flamingos, black bulls, and white horses in France’s Camargue Nature Reserve. The coming weeks would be a favorable time for you to seek experiences like those, Leo. If that’s not possible, do the next best things. Like what? Get your mind blown and your heart thrilled closer to home by a holy sanctuary, natural wonder, marvelous work of art—or all the above.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s an excellent time to shed the dull, draining parts of your life story. I urge you to bid a crisp

goodbye to your burdensome memories. If there are pesky ghosts hanging around from the ancient past, buy them a oneway ticket to a place far away from you. It’s OK to feel poignant. OK to entertain any sadness and regret that well up within you. Allowing yourself to fully experience these feelings will help you be as bold and decisive as you need to be to graduate from the old days and old ways.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your higher self has authorized you to become impatient with the evolution of togetherness. You have God’s permission to feel a modicum of dissatisfaction with your collaborative ventures—and wish they might be richer and more captivating than they are now. Here’s the cosmic plan: This creative irritation will motivate you to implement enhancements. You will take imaginative action to boost the energy and synergy of your alliances. Hungry for more engaging intimacy, you will do what’s required to foster greater closeness and mutual empathy.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio poet Richard Jackson writes, “The world is a nest of absences. Every once in a while, someone comes along to fill the gaps.” I will add a crucial caveat to his statement: No one person can fill all the gaps. At best, a beloved ally may fill one or two. It’s just not possible for anyone to be a shining savior who fixes every single absence. If we delusionally believe there is such a hero, we will distort or miss the partial grace they can actually provide. So here’s my advice, Scorpio: Celebrate and reward a redeemer who has the power to fill one or two of your gaps.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Poet E. E. Cummings wrote, “May my mind stroll about hungry and fearless and thirsty and supple.” That’s what I hope and predict for you during the next three weeks. The astrological omens suggest you will be at the height of your powers of playful exploration. Several long-term rhythms are converging to make you extra flexible and resilient and creative as you seek the resources and influences that your soul delights in. Here’s your secret code phrase: higher love

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let’s hypothesize that there are two ways to further your relaxation: either in healthy or not-so-healthy ways—by seeking experiences that promote your long-term well-being or by indulging in temporary fixes that sap your vitality. I will ask you to meditate on this question. Then I will encourage you to spend the next three weeks avoiding and shedding any relaxation strategies that diminish you as you focus on and celebrate the relaxation methods that uplift, inspire, and motivate you.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Please don’t expect people to guess what you need. Don’t assume they have telepathic powers that enable them to tune in to your thoughts and feelings. Instead, be specific and straightforward as you precisely name your desires. For example, say or write to an intense ally, “I want to explore ticklish areas with you between 7 and 9 on Friday night.” Or approach a person with whom you need to forge a compromise and spell out the circumstances under which you will feel most open-minded and open-hearted. PS: Don’t you dare hide your truth or lie about what you consider meaningful.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean writer Jack Kerouac feared he had meager power to capture the wonderful things that came his way. He compared his frustration with “finding a river of gold when I haven’t even got a cup to save a cupful. All I’ve got is a thimble.” Most of us have felt that way. That’s the bad news. The good news, Pisces, is that in the coming weeks, you will have extra skill at gathering in the goodness and blessings flowing in your vicinity. I suspect you will have the equivalent of three buckets to collect the liquid gold. ∆

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