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A new novel explores the drama and unexpected twists of Patty Hearst’s 1974 kidnapping [22] BY ADRIAN VINCENT ROSAS

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December 21 - December 28, 2023

Volume 38, Number 23

Editor’s note

Every week news

News....................................................4 Strokes ............................................10

opinion

Commentary ..............................11 Hodin..................................................11 Modern World ..........................11 Rhetoric & Reason.............12 Shredder........................................13

events calendar

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art

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music

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Classifieds ..................................29 Brezsny’s Astrology ........35

elling a tale he followed for the bulk of his career, author and journalist Roger Rapoport’s new novel covers the 1974 Patty Hearst kidnapping and the events that unfolded in its aftermath. His book, Searching for Patty Hearst, relies on a ICONIC STORY Patty 1974 kidnapping diversity of perspectives to talk Hearst’s and ensuing drama is one episode in the history of about the kidnapping, search, the Central Coast’s most criminal trial, and eventual famous family. pardoning of Hearst. The heiress to William Randolph Hearst’s media empire and her ordeal are part of Central Coast history. Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas speaks with Rapoport about the work of fiction and its upcoming release [22]. Also this week, read about the Oceano Community Services District’s interim general manager’s familiar face [8], what happened with the county’s advisory council handbook [9], and the only spot for fresh cannoli in SLO County [26].

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Charles Varni takes over as OCSD board leader

December 21 - 28, 2023 in my career … and this isn’t rocket science, but it does take everybody committing to following the guidelines,” he said. “I think what we’ve seen in Oceano is that there are certain individuals who I think feel an entitlement just to say whatever they want, use any kind of language they want, and attack people rather than addressing the issues.” This comment comes after SLO County 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding sent a letter to the OCSD stating that the board was showing incivility and dysfunction, and highlighting steps board members can take to ensure that they can work more collaboratively.

mid a major personnel change-up at the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD), its board is also getting a new president for 2024—one who some local residents have said is the cause of the district’s current state of disarray. Director Charles Varni was appointed in a 3-2 vote on Dec. 13 to be the OCSD’s board president in 2024. Board directors Shirley Gibson and Linda Austin dissented. The appointment came after multiple community members spoke out against having him as president, asking current President Allene Villa to reconsider her choice of Varni and to stay on as the board’s leader for another term. “President Villa, you are a strong Latina woman who’s taking on Oceano and if you could do another term, do one more year, and show us what you can do, as you’re doing a good job. We just got to come together and make the right decisions,” one local resident said during public comment. “We’ve all seen what Varni does; he’s the toxic one on that whole panel. We just need you to be here for another year to help Oceano. Do the right thing please.” Austin agreed with the sentiment, telling the outgoing president that she had grown a lot in Villa’s year at the helm, with more growth possible in the future if she remained in her position. “I really would like to see you stay and see Shirley stay as vice president; we have a new general manager coming in and we’re going to have a new legal counsel, and I think any big changes are not wanted right now,” Austin said. “I just think I’m happy with the job you’ve been doing, and I would like to see you stay as the [president].” Both the current general manager, Will Clemens, and the board’s legal counsel announced their resignations in October. Former OCSD General Manager Paavo Ogren will take over as interim general manager in January, and the search for a new legal counsel was ongoing as of New Times’ press time. Villa responded to Austin by saying it was time for her to step away because she felt that Varni

had shown dedication and commitment to the community in his time on the board. “I’ve done my year, and it wasn’t easy, it was very difficult,” she said. “It was a difficult year, and I’ve felt caught in the middle, but I’ve always voted the way I feel is best for my community. I don’t vote just because some director wants me to vote a certain way, I vote the correct way for my community.” Director Beverly JoyceFILE PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM Suneson—who was appointed vice president at the same meeting, also defended Varni—stating that throughout his time as director, he’s always had the best interest of Oceano in mind. “Director Varni has had a lot of negative comments and a lot of hostility thrown at him, and I believe it’s been by invitation,” Joyce-Suneson said. “He has never wavered, he has always remained on target with what he’s been trying to accomplish, and that is something we need to recognize. That is commendable behavior.” PRESIDENT VARNI Charles Varni will serve the last year of his term as Varni told New Times that he’s going to ensure everyone is board president for the Oceano Community Services District before he is up for reelection. held to a basic code of civility in 2024, and that those who don’t wish to follow it will face consequences in “In recent years, the county Board of Supervisors accordance with the Brown Act. along with all seven cities adopted a code of “If someone is disrupting the meeting, such that civility. I believe your board would benefit from the government body cannot do its work, then they diligently following a similar code by helping can be removed from that meeting,” Varni said. guide discussions and healthy debate during your “It’s either going to be a two or three strike sort of deliberations,” Paulding’s letter stated. thing. … Attacking an individual is not going to be Overall, Varni said he’s looking forward to next allowed. You need to stop and get to the point, and year and new faces on the OCSD. if they do it a second time, then they’ll be asked to “We’re going to have a new team that sets a new leave the meeting.” precedent and is looking to move forward in a He added that law enforcement will be present at positive way,” he said. ∆ board meetings moving forward, Varni said. —Samantha Herrera “I’ve been chair on a number of organizations

Trial to determine election recount requester’s debt awaits judge’s decision

Americans for Safe Access v. County of Alameda.” The Alameda County case is a 2006 appeal from the Americans for Safe Access group after it requested a recount on the votes cast on a Berkeley ballot measure for the November 2004 election. The measure didn’t pass. Some of those ballots were cast with electronic voting machines, and the Americans for Safe Access asked to examine ballots and “any other relevant materials” for recount purposes. The registrar denied their request for materials, claiming irrelevance. A recount in 2005 didn’t change the outcome of the election. The trial stemming from the appeal concluded that requested materials were relevant. Stebbens submitted the case as a precedent to bolster her argument. She said she wanted to access system logs. “This is the information that comes directly from the Dominion machines and tabulators, and we should be able to view that,” she said. Cano shot back saying Stebbens did receive all relevant material pertaining to the recount and that she didn’t grant her access to system logs because Stebbens wouldn’t specify exactly what she was looking for. The county-clerk recorder added that the Alameda County case wasn’t applicable. “This is completely different and has nothing to do with how we tabulate our ballots,” Cano said. “Alameda County uses electronic voting; we do not have that here. The two systems are completely different.”

Darcia Stebbens fought against time on the final day of her trial de novo case over money owed to the San Luis Obispo County-Clerk Recorder’s Office. On. Dec 19, the two-time election recount requester entered the third day of her argument against paying the full cost of manually retallying votes cast in the 2022 2nd District Supervisor race between Bruce Gibson and Bruce Jones. After cross-examining County-Clerk Recorder Elaina Cano for the entirety of the session on Dec. 7, Stebbens launched into similar lines of questioning on Dec. 19 and objected to hourly benefits for staff members working on the election recount being included in the actual cost of the proceedings. Stebbens owes the County-Clerk Recorder’s Office a remainder of $4,448.21, which a small claims court ruled she must pay. The San Miguel resident appealed that decision on a slew of reasons and specified at the Dec. 19 trial that “exhibit 2-1 is my whole case.” That exhibit is a set of emails exchanged between her and the County-Clerk Recorder’s Office in April about the balance. “While in recount meetings, you and others continued to make a statement that my requested materials were not relevant,” Stebbens wrote to Cano in an email dated April 17. “Each time, I cited the

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After Stebbens used the bulk of her time for cross-examination, Judge Rita Federman informed her that she had five minutes to question her witness and 10 minutes to present final argument. Her only witness was Dale Gustin—the former Paso Robles attorney disbarred from the State Bar of California in 2017 for “an act of moral turpitude” like threatening his opposing counsel’s clients with criminal charges of forgery and perjury to receive a settlement of $450,000, according to State Bar Court documents. Gustin attended every session of Stebbens’ trial and assumed the witness stand on Dec. 19 after Federman shot down his attempt to “self-qualify as an expert witness.” The judge also blocked further questioning after Stebbens asked Gustin about his familiarity with the election recount repayment case and collection agencies. “Are you trying to qualify Mr. Gustin as an expert witness?” Federman asked. Federman rejected Stebbens’ attempt to do so, and Gustin returned to the gallery. “We have not been able to assure ourselves that the election process was followed … and that the results were correct,” Stebbens said in her final argument. “I believe we have been overcharged for the county employees who are already being paid.” Ann Duggan, who represents the County-Clerk NEWS continued page 6

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Recorder’s Office, claimed precedent through Rubio v. Superior Court where benefits paid to employees are considered part of actual cost. She added that the trial was to determine whether Stebbens to repay her debt not if relevant materials should have been provided to her. “We have incurred more in expense being here, but there’s a principle here,” Duggan said. “A requester of a recount should repay. Public policy is involved, and the process could invite frivolous recounts.” While the trial concluded on Dec. 19, Federman announced she needs more time to review all the facts because the trial took three days to conclude. She’ll issue her written ruling within 30 days. —Bulbul Rajagopal

Paso City Council supports SLO County’s rejoining waste authority

SLO County’s move to rejoin the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) received a unanimous vote of support from the Paso Robles City Council on Dec. 19. “I’m extremely happy that the county wants to return,” said Mayor John Hamon, who serves as the city’s representative on the IWMA board. SLO County initially withdrew from the IWMA in November 2021. The then conservative majority on the SLO County Board of Supervisors took issue with what it saw as a lack of oversight, including over the IWMA’s former Director Bill Worrell and former IWMA board Secretary Carolyn Grace Goodrich, and what former 4th District Supervisor Lynn Compton said was the county’s lack of power over IWMA decisions. After the SLO County District Attorney’s Office charged Goodrich with embezzlement and destruction of public records, the board voted 3-2 in August 2021 to remove itself from the IWMA. “I pleaded with the county to stay in the IWMA,” Hamon said during the Dec. 19 meeting. “Having done what they did [two years ago] just increased their work immensely.” The 2021 vote led the county to spend at least $2 million to create its own solid and hazardous waste management agency. It also meant that waste pickup rates increased for remaining IWMA customers and residents in unincorporated areas of the county alike. Just two years later, on Oct. 31, 2023, the new iteration of the county Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to reverse that decision and rejoin the IWMA. But the current board’s decision first needs approval from the IWMA’s existing members—the county’s seven cities and some of its community services districts. “The IWMA is set up to help meet state mandates on waste management,” Paso Robles’ Solid Waste and Recycling Manager Adam Spaulding told the City Council. “It will be financially beneficial to the city because it will spread out how much each city in the county is spending to more groups.” Current IWMA Executive Director Peter Cron told New Times that the county’s official join day is set for Feb. 1, “assuming everyone continues to support it as they have thus far.” Paso joined Pismo Beach and Atascadero alongside the Cayucos, Cambria, San Miguel, and San Simeon community services districts in supporting the change. According to Cron, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo city, and Morro Bay should vote on whether to approve the change in early January.

“We need to have strength in numbers to meet state waste mandates, and the more people you have working together the easier that’s going to be,” Hamon said at the meeting. “The more people you have figuratively working to pull the rope means less spending overall since it’s spread out.” —Adrian Vincent Rosas

Supervisors extend shelter crisis to boost temporary housing

San Luis Obispo County’s number of emergency shelter beds isn’t keeping up with its surging rate of homelessness. The disproportion prompted the Board of Supervisors on Dec. 12 to unanimously extend the shelter crisis declaration for an additional year. The declaration relaxes state and/or local rules surrounding building, fire, and health and safety standards to set up temporary emergency shelters more easily. The crisis declaration only applies to homeless accommodations on property owned or leased by the county. The extended order will cover the county until Dec. 31, 2024. Laurel Weir, administrative services manager for the county Department of Social Services’ Homeless Services Division, told supervisors that the number of local sheltered homeless people rose from 292 in 2022 to 376 in 2023. The biannual 2022 Point-In-Time Count found 1,156 unsheltered people in the county. Weir added that the next Point-In-Time Count will take place on Jan. 23—unless it rains, in which case, the county has a backup date. “In the current year, HMIS [Homeless Management Information System] data and other information from local providers also indicates the number of people coming into Homeless Services this year far exceeds the number of beds,” she said on Dec. 12. One of the places experiencing that need is 5Cities Homeless Coalition’s Cabins for Change project in Grover Beach. The service temporarily places people in individual cabins while they work with providers to transition into permanent housing. Cabins for Change has seen a success rate of more than 70 percent of participants eventually moving into stable housing, but Weir said that more than 200 individuals are on a wait list for a 200-bed project slated for the future. Suzie Freeman, the Homeless Services Division’s spokesperson, told New Times that Cabins for Change will eventually benefit from the emergency shelter redeclaration. It will help to continue running the 20-bed program located on county-owned land while also exploring options to create new shelters within the county’s jurisdiction. Cabins for Change is currently developing a new 30-bed shelter on land owned by Grover Beach and is working on securing a permanent location in Arroyo Grande for its winter warming center. Freeman said the redeclaration will also help the Welcome Home Village project that’s set to open in 2024. The relaxed standards can aid with running and expanding the 80-bed Higuera Street program that’s already facing a time crunch on its $13.4 million grant fund set to expire in three years. Supervisors acknowledged the need for redeclaration of the crisis, with 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding highlighting other efforts to ease roadblocks for future building projects. “We are working with our representatives through California State Association of

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Counties to seek legislation that would help approve projects on county-owned property that have been historically stopped using environmental regulations and environmental laws,” Paulding said. “It goes in tandem with this effort.” —Bulbul Rajagopal

Paso superintendent debunks elementary school closure rumors

In the statement, Dubost said that the committee’s job was only to recommend options based on the conclusions of the data it studies. The final decision is up to the district’s school board once the committee submits its findings and recommendations. “Moving [the dual immersion program] to the current site of Winifred Pifer is one of the many options that have been recommended for consideration,” he said. “No decision has been made nor is to be made until the committee concludes its study next month.” —Adrian Vincent Rosas

Parents expressed distress and confusion after a digital flyer prompted concern over the future state of Winifred Pifer Elementary Pismo Beach nears settling School. developer fees battle “If you thought school closure in Paso Robles was off the table—think again!” Laura The Pismo Beach City Council voted in Parker said in a Dec. 11 letter to the editor favor of approving a development agreement published in the Paso Robles Daily News. with Pismo Beach Self Storage during its Dec. Changing Winifred Pifer, the letter said, 19 City Council meeting. was being discussed by the Paso Robles Joint That vote settles more than a decade of Unified School District committee tasked conflict between the city and developer over with finding a solution to Georgia Brown Pismo’s development fees. Elementary School’s issues. During a Nov. 14 Planning Commission “A year ago, Bauer Speck [Elementary] meeting, where the project was initially was the site that was going to be displaced approved, Pismo Beach’s City Attorney and broken up … some have now suggested David Fleishman said that a development Winifred Pifer,” Parker wrote in her letter. “If agreement like the one presented was any elementary school closes, all schools will unusual for the city, as it allows for the be affected.” developer to gain certainty before moving The Georgia Brown campus currently forward with their project. houses the Spanish-English dual immersion “Arising out of some litigation between program for some of the district’s lowthe city and Pismo Beach Self Storage’s income elementary students. Winifred partnership over the years, the parties have Pifer also has a high enrollment of lowdecided to settle their differences and process income students, but it doesn’t have a duala development agreement that would allow immersion program. the developer to change an existing approval “Both of these school communities at 105 5 Cities Drive to what currently is a have some of the highest percentages of self-storage,” Fleishman told the Planning ‘unduplicated’ students in the district,” Commission. Parker wrote, adding that the term The development agreement states that “unduplicated” referred to students who may the storage company will have permitted be low-income, English learners, foster youth, uses for the subject’s property, approved site or homeless. “Is it fair that the most stressed plans, elevations, floor plans, sections and families will be the most disrupted?” provisions for reservations or dedication In 2021, a different committee of land for public purposes, and any other recommended that the district close Georgia provisions required by state law. Brown after years of neglect and budget Fleishman also told the Planning constraints. Following several years of Commission that the project originally debate and a commitment to renovating the consisted of three phases with phases campus, a “seismic anomaly” discovered two and three envisioned as industrial beneath the campus halted the district’s path condominium units and forward, putting the school a small retail facility, but in limbo again. those plans changed. On Aug. 22, with Although the project Superintendent Curt Dubost’s Send any news initially aimed to develop urging, the board voted to or story tips to new retail space, the news@newtimesslo.com. appoint people to a district developer will now use advisory committee to this project to revert the research enrollment numbers land back to its historical use of RV storage, and recommend a place for them to potentially according to the staff report. move the school’s dual immersion program. The City Council voted to approve the While the committee was still studying development agreement on Dec. 14, but it enrollment numbers heading into its Dec. 14 hasn’t approved the final layout or details of meeting, the digital flyer—which was posted phases two and three of the project. Both to several local Facebook pages, including still need to go before the city Planning Everything Atascadero—said the committee Commission for approval. had already made its recommendation to Conflict between the city and Pacific close Georgia Brown and move the dual Beach Self Storage has been ongoing since immersion program to Winifred Pifer. It encouraged concerned parents to show up to 2004 when PBSS developer William Kendall bought land on 5 Cities Drive that was used the Dec. 14 meeting to voice their opinions. for self-storage and RV storage hoping to The district released a statement ahead expand and update the facility to a multi-use of the meeting attempting to dispel the project. allegations. The development plans had faced the “Rumors are running rampant that the recession in 2008 and city fees that led the district advisory committee … has already developer to sue the city twice—in 2019 and made a recommendation and that a school is closing,” the statement read. “This is not true, 2020. The parties settled in 2023 with Pismo Beach Self Storage agreeing to pay a total of nor is the committee planning this evening $400,000 in fees for the city to process and to make a decision as to the site they will be recommending. …. Nothing could be further adopt a development agreement. ∆ —Samantha Herrera from the truth.”

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familiar face is returning to the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) in 2024. Beginning on Jan. 1, OCSD’s previous general manager, Paavo Ogren, will take over as interim general manager from current General Manager Will Clemens, who’s retiring on Dec. 31. Clemens told New Times that Ogren was the perfect candidate to take over for him and feels confident in Ogren’s ability and experience to lead the district through its projects next year. “He’s going to be a great interim general manager because he has a history with the district,” Clemens said. “He should allow the district to keep moving forward without a hitch.” Ogren, who served in Oceano as general manager from July 2014 until December 2019, told New Times that he was general manager during a period of reshaping and transforming the district. “Oceano had seven general managers in seven years, and it was really bad, so my five and a half years was really spent doing a lot of cleaning up on stuff like capital project planning,” Ogren said. “You know, I have a good history with Oceano that goes before 2014, back to when I was the public works director and in other positions at the county. I used to do a lot of good work with Oceano.” Clemens announced his sudden retirement at an October board meeting where he said “the dysfunction of the board came to a head” at its previous meeting, which “culminated” when the district’s legal counsel quit. “This new board direction lacks clarity,” he said at the Oct. 25 meeting. The board’s infighting and increasing state of disarray made its way to SLO County 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding through a series of complaints from local residents. Paulding responded by submitting a letter to the OCSD board encouraging it to start promoting an environment of respect and professionalism. “As a fellow elected representative of the unincorporated community of Oceano, I am reaching out to offer guidance and my support to the Oceano Community Services District. Following your board meetings of Oct. 11 and Oct. 25, 2023, several Oceano residents have reached out to me and expressed their concern over the current state of the district and its board of directors,” Paulding wrote in the letter. “Having watched these meetings, I too have concerns about board incivility and dysfunction.” While Ogren didn’t comment directly on the board’s current state, he said that his time with the district will be limited, so he plans to focus on finding the best future general manager for the OCSD while also overseeing district projects. “The district has one project going on right now in the school district, where they’re doing a recharge project, and they were

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BACK AGAIN Paavo Ogren will return to the OCSD as its interim general manager on Jan. 1, 2024, to aid in the search of finding a permanent replacement after current General Manager Will Clemens retires on Dec. 31.

also just awarded the contract for a storage qualified candidates, so the board conducted tank rehabilitation project,” he said. “But interviews but decided to run another one, what Oceano really has coming forward is a so I don’t think they want to rush the process significant capital improvement plan where here. Getting an interim in temporarily will they will be doing a lot of replacement of old keep things going.” water lines. So, in addition to helping the While the district is working on board with the recruitment of a permanent new capital projects and creating new general manager, we’re also going to have committees, Ogren said he’s excited to get to to look at what are going to be the staffing work. needs for this big capital project coming up.” “The OCSD has a lot of good things going Although he’s technically already retired, for it, and the key is to help with an orderly Ogren did fill in as interim general manager transition of a new permanent general of the Los Osos, Cambria, and San Miguel manager who can meet the historic needs community services districts, and the of the board which includes traditional California Public Employees’ Retirement services of water, wastewater, and trash system will only allow him to work for one while also some of the new things that more year at half time. the board wants to work on like the Parks Clemens said this will help the district and Rec Committee,” he said. “Next, it’s save a bit of money while the search for a just reviewing applications and matching permanent replacement up the best applicant for continues. the needs of the district. “He’ll be a full-time We’ll be putting together contract employee because job postings and setting Send any news he worked for the district deadlines for people to or story tips to prior but there’s certain laws submit applications and news@newtimesslo.com. that limit how many hours whatnot pretty soon.” he can charge in a fiscal Ogren said this will be year,” Clemens said. “He his last rodeo, and it’s almost a full-circle also won’t get any other benefits other than moment to have it be in Oceano. his salary.” “This is my last opportunity to do While it could seem counterintuitive something good, something before I retire, for the district to hire an interim manager and it’s really satisfying to work with a small while looking to save money, Clemens said group of people,” he said. “I do think Oceano it was necessary because he only gave a twohas a lot of good things going forward, and month notice of his retirement, which isn’t it’s nice to work with the board to pick a enough time to find a proper, permanent good general manager because we’re here replacement. to ensure the stability of the district, and a “Sometimes this process can take general manager is important to keep things months because you’ll run a recruitment from crumbling.” ∆ and you won’t find a suitable candidate, so you’ll have to run another one, and that’s Reach Staff Writer Samantha Herrera at what happened here,” he said. “They ran sherrera@newtimesslo.com. a recruitment and didn’t get too many

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Edwards added that he’s followed LOCAC since its inception, “but in recent times, it seems to have deteriorated.” “Some of these folks, they think they’re actually legislators, where they can make new rules and new law, and the existence of the most glaring example of that is the year to the day after dropping the that the role of advisory councils needed vacation rental ordinance for Los Osos,” ax on the controversial Oceano clarification. They saw a benefit in having Edwards said. “It’s draconian.” Advisory Council, the San Luis an outlined mission statement and clear Four years ago, LOCAC recommended Obispo County Board of Supervisors bylaws; they want the county to conduct an that the county pass an ordinance to cap reworked the handbook guiding the county’s annual orientation for new council members; licenses for vacation rentals in the area. 11 remaining advisory councils. they’re willing to sign a code of civility; and In December 2020, the county started In one of her final official actions last they stressed the need for elected council drafting the ordinance, which set a limit December, then 4th District Supervisor members as opposed to appointed ones. of 55 vacation rentals within the Los Osos Lynn Compton recommended revoking The county used to provide annual Urban Reserve Line, amending the land use the council’s 26-year-old certification training sessions to advisory council ordinance, the local coastal program, and after a lengthy commentary on all the members but stopped due to COVID-19. the general plan to make way for it. Last June, ways it had stepped out of line. Compton’s County staff announced at the recent Board supervisors approved the ordinance, and the successor, Jimmy Paulding, and 3rd District of Supervisors meeting that training will California Coastal Commission certified it. Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg started an ad resume in April 2024. According to Edwards, Los Osos’ vacation hoc committee in February to set robust The fate of the defunct Oceano Advisory rental ordinance is the most restrictive one standards for future advisory councils. Council became a cautionary tale at that in the county. Limiting vacation rentals in The pair worked with the Planning and meeting. When Oceano resident Dury asked a town with 6,000 residential units affects Building Department to update the advisory for more enforcement policies, supervisors local tourism, he said. council handbook, which was last touched in referred to the board’s ability to decertify “I characterize [LOCAC] as xenophobes; 2013. The Board of Supervisors unanimously advisory councils in response. Paulding, who they had a complete fear of strangers,” approved the updated handbook at its Dec. now represents South County, added that Edwards told New Times. “They crafted 5 meeting and directed county staff to send creating set rules around enforcement for what they called vacation rental guidelines, letters to all 11 councils for feedback. advisory councils changes the nature of the presented them to the county planning Some community members felt it wasn’t body itself. department, and the planning department enough. “If we were to impose specific fast-tracked them into an ordinance.” “Where’s the teeth? What’s going to requirements on individual advisory LOCAC Co-Chairs Trish Bartel and change?” Oceano resident and former Oceano councils, we would be turning those advisory Deborah Howe told New Times that the Advisory Council Vice Chair April Dury councils into Brown Act committees, which vacation rental guidelines emerged from asked during the public comment period. then opens a whole can of worms in terms of community concerns “A glaring omission is who’s eligible to be on how we’d need to staff each about real estate an advisory council. There is not one whit of of those advisory councils,” companies potentially information of what the requirement is.” he said. buying and converting The biggest change to the handbook County Counsel Send any news houses on certain streets is formally laying out a semblance of Rita Neal underscored or story tips to in Los Osos to vacation structure for local councils. The updated Paulding’s statement by news@newtimesslo.com. rentals. Bartel, who wasn’t document now includes a code of civility, saying that the Board serving on LOCAC at the best practices for councils to adopt bylaws of Supervisors struck time, said a separate group and rules of procedure, and an overview of a balance in 1996 when it passed a of residents approached the county with its the advisory council’s role and interaction resolution recognizing advisory councils. concerns. That group conducted a petition with county staff. The additions are It acknowledged the councils as private that “hundreds and hundreds” of residents suggestions to improve the effectiveness of organizations that provide advice rather signed in favor of vacation rental guidelines. advisory councils as they review and make than formalizing them as rigid bodies “It was not fast-tracked,” she said. “It recommendations on land use issues for the with land use power that must comply took three and a half years for that process county’s unincorporated areas. with Brown Act requirements and Public to get done.” Between March and October, Paulding’s Records Act requests. More formal councils The co-chairs added that LOCAC and Ortiz-Legg’s offices reviewed county would strain county resources because they researched vacation rental ordinances from advisory councils’ bylaws and investigated would each need to be staffed with legal San Diego through San Francisco, and the the structures of councils in other counties. counsel, planning and building department vacation rental situation in Cayucos caused The bulk of the update stemmed from a employees, and receive a lot of training. alarm bells to ring. survey commissioned by the supervisors However, one speaker at the meeting “They have such a problem in that small earlier in the year. Emailed to each county believed that the advisory council beach community,” Howe said. “So many advisory council’s chair for distribution and representing his community exerted more people have purchased homes and turned participation, the survey took place on May 4 power than it should. Los Osos resident and them into Airbnbs that they have hardly any and lasted 20 days. real estate broker Jeff Edwards criticized the actual residents who live within that town. An aggregate of 75 valid responses from Los Osos Community Advisory Council So much, to the point that they can’t find council members across the county found (LOCAC) during the public comment period people to serve on their advisory council.” while also calling for more FILE PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM Howe and Bartel said they appreciate the enforcement. county’s attempt to streamline the workings “The handbook really of advisory councils. They both responded is permissive and not to the county’s survey even though Howe’s compulsory. Fundamentally, participation isn’t noted in the document. an overhaul and complete While LOCAC has set bylaws and a code reorganization of advisory of conduct—unlike a few other advisory councils is needed,” Edwards councils in the county—its co-chairs are said. “I’m not expecting looking forward to training and orientation [LOCAC] to modify their next year, especially for new members. behavior because of the “I’m grateful that they updated the handbook.” handbook,” Bartel said. “They took out He told New Times on probably 90 percent of the clip art that was Dec. 15 that he frequently in the old one, which was great. I think the comes face to face with handbook for advisory councils should be LOCAC members because updated every year, and it should have input of his development projects from the advisory councils.” ∆ TEAMWORK Fourth District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding (left) that appear before the and 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg (right) worked council. Living in the coastal Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at with SLO County Planning and Building to make changes to the town for almost 50 years, advisory council handbook that encourage best practices. brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

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ellie Myrick’s opinion piece in the Dec. 14 New Times (“Not a team player”) is simply another character assassination containing the same old stories perpetrated by persons who are uncomfortable with the positive, community enhancing ideas brought to the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) by a new majority of directors. There’s an old saying that “a lie can run a mile before the truth gets its shoes on.” While I am accused of being the entire problem and cause of all things wrong at the OCSD, the unfortunate history of the district has been one of mismanagement and corruption since its founding until general managers like Paavo Ogren and board directors like Matthew Guerro provided new guidelines, policies, and safeguards that put the district on much more secure ground and financial stability. I want to keep it that way. Here are the brief facts related to the topics presented by Myrick: 1. Oceano is an ideologically divided community when it comes to the best uses of our beach, our airport, vacation rentals, sidewalks and safe streets, and recreational opportunities. We all agree that safe water, emergency medical and fire services, garbage services, and a financially stable CSD are very important. There is a wellorganized presence that has no qualms about disrupting meetings, making threats, behaving uncivilly, and seeking to bully others into accepting their point of view. They are all over the county—at city council and SLO County Board of Supervisors meetings, at school board meetings attacking elected officials with escalated incivility 2. I never promoted the idea of Grover Beach annexing Oceano. I did say that, in a situation where Oceano residents want more

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local control and services that the county is not providing, there may be some advantage to join with Grover Beach. This is not a new idea and has come up many times in the past decades. Three OCSD board directors voted that the idea was bad and should not even be talked about in any form or at any level. That’s majority politics.

That’s uncivil politics. saw me as an opponent and treated me and 5. The OCSD’s legal counsel didn’t my ideas as such on a continuous basis. I did provide a reason for quitting. The facts not create this. I had to deal with it. are that OCSD staff and attorneys did 8. Incivility, personal attacks, character not share information of internal fraud assassination, lies, exaggerations, and and embezzlement with the directors for manipulations are common strategies by four months, until the last meeting of those who criticize and threaten elected the old board. And then this information officials. The libelous accusations that I was not shared with the new directors for “browbeat and verbally attack women” are nine months. The directors are ultimately ludicrous and you will not find one moment responsible for the well-being of that on any meeting video. Disagree with a of the district, and the legal woman? Yes, that can happen—just like with counsel works for the directors. a man. Politics is about resolving differences This is why I reported the for the better good, and that happens best in embezzlement to the SLO a culture of civility. County District Attorney’s 9. Finally, when I called 911, it was because I Office. was concerned for my personal safety and that 6. I did not violate the Brown of others. I had been threatened by a member Act or inappropriately disclose of the public, warned him to back off, he confidential information. refused, and I called the sheriff for assistance. The law is very clear that no The sheriff’s deputy told me he made a provision of the Brown Act decision not to intervene because he “did not relating to closed meetings want to risk the appearance of taking sides or can be used to cover up illegal, criminal, or a police state.” Fortunately, the county Sheriff’s unethical behavior nor can a person who Office considered this a very serious problem, exposes such behavior from a closed session launched an internal investigation, and the be prosecuted because they are doing the issue has hopefully been resolved. right thing. I had the right and obligation to The OCSD and community have a great disclose that information. opportunity for a fresh 7. Regarding the general start with a new general manager, after I was elected manager, a new legal director and before I took counsel, and new leadership office, he came to the Nov. Send us your dedicated to civility and 9, 2022, closed session and views and opinion to problem solving in a announced at this meeting— letters@newtimesslo.com. collaborative and mutually for the very first time and respectful organizational four months after the fraud culture. This won’t happen and embezzlement were overnight, but I am committed to supporting discovered—that there had been a “small issue” with some money being taken, it had all it in every way I can. ∆ been handled, and it was no longer a problem. Charles Varni was recently appointed as The directors gave the general manager a president of the OCSD board. Respond with a positive performance review, gave him his commentary or letter to the editor by emailing raise and severance package. From the very it to letters@newtimesslo.com. moment of my election, the general manager

While I am accused of being the entire problem and cause of all things wrong at the OCSD, the unfortunate history of the district has been one of mismanagement and corruption since its founding … 3. A majority of directors created some new OCSD bylaws because the old ones allowed three directors to dictate agenda content and allowed the general manager to have more authority to determine the agenda items than the elected directors. Now two directors can put an item on the agenda as can the president. That creates more inclusion and fairness and has been frequently used by the two minority directors to promote their ideas. That’s fair politics. 4. I do believe in and advocate for a vehiclefree beach in Oceano. I also believe that the airport land should be redeveloped into uses that benefit and enhance the community for all, not just a wealthy class of private pilots. The OCSD has no authority over those issues, and I have never sought to put it on the agenda or raise it for discussion. For some Oceano residents, these beliefs are sufficient for them to personally attack and malign me.

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BY JOHN DONEGAN

Harm reduction P ragmatism or surrender? The term “harm reduction” has recently come into the social lexicon as a sort of shorthand for the practice of facilitating a person’s self-destructive behavior in an effort to prevent or minimize a graver danger. This is a truly depressing practice. Perhaps the most depressing example was described in the Oct. 13, 2023, edition of The Week magazine, adapted from a piece by Aymann Ismail describing the organization Never Use Alone. This group operates a “safe use” phone hotline for drug users to call when they are about to use drugs and are concerned that they might overdose. The group’s volunteers stand by and talk to the user as they take drugs to make sure that they remain conscious. If they lose consciousness, the volunteer will then contact emergency medical responders. Their business card advertises “No Preaching. No Shaming. No Judgment.” One of the phone volunteers recounted a first-time caller, Kimber, who called after just getting out of rehab and who was about to inject heroin, which she suspected was actually fentanyl. The volunteer obtained Kimber’s address and the directions, advised her to have her door unlocked, to lock up her dog, and to leave any Narcan (an opioid antidote) in sight on her coffee table. She advises Kimber that she has to be especially careful due to her stint in rehab, as she may have lost her tolerance. She then kept Kimber on the line, ultimately calling emergency medical services when she became unresponsive. The volunteer, a nurse, described her own daughter’s addiction, her 11 overdoses, and how she buys needles for her, allowing her to inject at the dining room table. Her mantra is a desperate, plaintive “just don’t die.” There are similar services operating on the same principle. Needle exchange programs provide new needles to protect against the spread of pathogens like HIV. Safe injection sites allow users to inject under supervision and to receive Narcan if they overdose. Some organizations distribute condoms to schoolchildren in an effort to prevent STDs like AIDS, and pregnancy, even though most agree that children should not have sex. In Switzerland, addicts are actually furnished heroin in clinics, under the reasoning that it will reduce thefts. The approach is not new. For generations, there have been parents who allow their children to serve alcohol at parties in their home, reasoning that they are “going to drink anyway,” and that it is preferable that they do it in a supposedly safer environment. All of these practices share a common thread: Accept and enable the dangerous or self-destructive activity in order to serve the greater good or preserve life. Some philosophically object to harm reduction as a sort of general moral hazard, in that it treats the self-destructive behavior as socially acceptable, thus encouraging others to try it. In earlier times, many social pathologies were discouraged by social approbation and stigma. Before the 1960s, drug use was typically seen as low class and the source of shame and embarrassment, which tended to discourage use. It has since

become fashionable in many circles, drawing in some who want to follow the crowd, as has the condemnation of those who are seen as judgmental. Characterizing addiction as a “disease” that you somehow “catch,” instead of the result of bad choices, has also done a lot to reduce the social judgment that once discouraged use. The assumption is that they’re going to do it anyway, but is that always the case? For example, the safe use program might draw cautious people who want to try injecting drugs or consuming pills of unknown origin but have been previously deterred because they are worried about overdosing. It might encourage an addict to experiment with a higher dose or a dose of unknown potency. Drug users are often aware of the risk of AIDS, and clean needles might encourage them to inject when they might have found a safer way to ingest their drugs.

All of these practices share a common thread: Accept and enable the dangerous or self-destructive activity in order to serve the greater good or preserve life.

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A safety mechanism in the event that things go badly would seem to lower a user’s innate caution, just as using a safety line might tempt a rock climber to try a riskier route. Harm reduction feels a lot like surrender in our fight to prevent self-destruction, especially since it seems to lower the influence of shame and stigma in discouraging drug use. But it does appear to reduce deaths, at least in the near term, and we conservatives pride ourselves on our pragmatism and ability to make the “least bad” choice. I also can understand how a parent could be so desperate to save their child’s life that they will do virtually anything that will at least keep them alive a while longer, and perhaps long enough to possibly recover from addiction. Hope endures. I suppose it comes down to a choice between what is best for an individual, versus what is best for the broader society. ∆ John Donegan is a retired attorney in Pismo Beach, who is grateful he doesn’t have to make decisions like this. Respond with a commentary of your own by emailing it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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ceano is dramatic! For such a small place along such a beautiful stretch of beach, the town is full of people who like to create chaos. The unincorporated community started the year dealing with the remnants of 2022’s advisory council duel—OAC (Oceano Advisory Council) vs. VACO (Vitality Advisory Council of Oceano). OAC members like Charles Varni were still licking their wounds, attempting to recover from outgoing SLO County 4th District Supervisor Lynn Compton’s diatribe against them and how dysfunctional the whole scene was before she led the vote that decertified the OAC. With the OAC out, VACO reigns supreme! Thanks to Oceano’s advisory council heavyweight match, SLO County decided to revamp its advisory council handbook. That took all year, and the county Board of Supervisors approved the changes on Dec. 5—but not before former OAC member April Dury took a whack at the county. She must still be butthurt about it more than a year later, because she showed up at the Dec. 5 Board of Supervisors meeting to accuse the county of having no “teeth” when it came to enforcement of improper advisory council behavior. I guess she forgot that the county decertified the body she used to serve on, which is no longer able to give the county advice on land use issues in Oceano.

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“A glaring omission is who’s eligible to be on an advisory council,” she said. “There is not one whit of information as to what that is.” Maybe she’s mad that Adam Verdin— who owns a business in Oceano but doesn’t live there—serves on VACO. A valid concern, for sure. There isn’t one whit of Dury on VACO, much to the enjoyment of everyone else who serves on that council. She likes to throw the shit at the fan, stir the pot, and speak loudly so everyone can hear her opinions—even you whispering nags in the back! Then, she likes to post about all of it ad nauseum on her social media feeds and claim that she uses decorum when she disagrees with others. That’s civility if I’ve ever heard it! Dury should be ecstatic that at least one OAC board member made it into a position of authority: Varni was elected to serve on the Oceano Community Services District board in 2021 and started his term in 2022, much to the chagrin of what feels like half the population of Oceano. It was an at-large election, people. Everyone who wanted to vote in the OCSD election voted and now you’re all stuck with the decision. The OCSD meetings have devolved into what amounts to a yelling match between the board members and the audience. At

Ogren is temporarily coming back to one point, Varni called 911 in the middle of Oceano as its interim general manager—a a board meeting because a board member’s role he’s been playing at embattled CSDs husband threatened him from the public across the county since he left the OCSD. comment microphone. WTF, Oceano? It’s He’s worked in Cambria, San Simeon, San embarrassing. Varni’s accused the district of malfeasance Miguel, and even at the county’s Integrated Waste Management Authority during the for “hiding” embezzlement (I’m not sure height of its messiness—right after the SLO that’s what happened, but that’s what Varni County District Attorney’s Office filed thinks happened), has publicly fought with both the district legal counsel and the general embezzlement charges against one of its employees and SLO County pulled out. manager, spars with public commenters The county, by the way, is about to be back during meetings, and will readily respond in, again! Why? Turns out, running a waste to any of his detractors with long diatribes about how he puts the community first and is management agency is expensive, takes employees, and is hard! But also, the new being persecuted because of it. liberal majority on the Board of Supervisors In October, the district’s legal counsel has eagerly been undoing all that the previous and its general manager announced that conservative majority did, including pulling they were out. Many residents are blaming out of the IWMA. Such efficient governing! Varni. Outgoing GM Will Clemens alluded Varni is ready to be the to board dysfunction and civility enforcer! I’m not its “new” direction in his sure this is the guy I would resignation speech. want counseling the OCSD Varni is appalled at the Send us your behavior being perpetrated board and Oceano residents views and opinion to against him. He is, after all, about behavior. letters@newtimesslo.com. Oceano’s saving grace—if But if he really wants to you ask him, he’ll tell you. be that person, he should Promise. stop complaining about all And now, he’s the president of Oceano! the flak he gets for challenging the people Oops, the president of the OCSD board. he disagrees with in a very public manner— He can set the board’s agenda, throw on Nextdoor, in meetings, and in the New troublemakers out of meetings, and is ready Times opinion section. to get this district back on track with the help Dealing with opposition is part of the job. of a brand new, yet-to-be hired legal counsel Brush it off, and get to work. ∆ and the seemingly ever-present Paavo Ogren, who just can’t get enough of that The Shredder thinks Varni needs to take CSD drama since his 2019 “retirement” from a chill pill. Find them through shredder@ public service. newtimesslo.com.

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Laugh Therapy will hold its next stand-up comedy show at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez on Wednesday, Dec. 27, from 8 to 10 p.m. The event, presented by UnPaquito Mas Productions, will feature sets from a handful of comedians. Admission to the show is $20 and tickets are available in advance at my805tix.com. The Maverick Saloon is located at 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. —Caleb Wiseblood FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF LAUGH THERAPY

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COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. 805-394-5560. coastalwineandpaint. com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria. COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. 559799-9632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos. DEBRA PIAZZA: ACRYLIC, MIXED MEDIA ARTIST Piazza began her painting career during the pandemic, and uses handmade collage papers, and/or anything she can find to enhance the texture of a flat canvas. Exhibiting at Morro Made, Rustic Diamond, Morro Bay Art Association, Cayucos Makers, and Mea Winery. ongoing 650-888-2168. artbypiazza.com. Morro Made, 490 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. DISCOVER GIFTS OF WHIMSY AND WONDER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Enjoy Larry Le Brane’s Holiday art and gifts at Costa Gallery in November and December. Explore drawings, paintings, sculpture and functional fused glass, along with work by 20 West Coast artists. They wrap and ship gifts, too. Stop by for seasonal treats and surprises. Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 30 Free admission. 559799-9632. facebook.com/costagallery.

Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos. FEATHERS IN FLIGHT: A GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW This exhibit showcases the Morro Bay Bird Festival month with photographs of birds, and bird habitats in countrysides and oceansides (all the places where our wildlife friends live and thrive; hunt and sing). Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 29 Free. 805-7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. FINE ART PAINTINGS AND GIFTS BY CAROLE MCDONALD California native Carole McDonald creates textured felted bags and pursues her passion for color as a self-taught acrylic and oil painter since moving to the Central Coast. View her vibrant, precise and textural works. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.5 p.m. through Dec. 29 Free. 805-7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. 805772-9095. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. GIFTY UNDER FIFTY ALL YEAR ROUND Costa Gallery is gearing up for the holiday season. Check out a seasonal collection of art. Thursdays-Sundays. through Dec. 31 Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos, 559-799-9632. METAL ART BY TRUDI GILLIAM Gilliam creates her sculptures using copper, brass, nickel/silver, and found objects. This new series of whales and birds

uses copper and sea glass. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com. OIL PAINTINGS BY RON DIEB “My oil paintings explore possibilities through thickly applied, vibrant color utilized freely with both knives and brushes. Hopefully, my art will attract and engage others to appreciate the glimpses of beauty that surrounds us all,” the artist stated. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. THE PLEIN AIR TEAM Acrylic artist, Nancy Lynn, and husband, watercolorist, Robert Fleming, have an ongoing show of originals and giclee prints of Morro Bay and local birds. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com. SMALL WORKS AND BOOKS BY GEORGE ASDEL George Asdel is an accomplished painter, poet, and craftsman. Over his long career as an artist, he has won awards for his acrylic paintings, pen and ink drawings, illustrated books, greeting cards, and poetry. Reception on Jan. 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 30-Jan. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

ANNUAL UNDER $200 SHOW A highly anticipated art exhibit featuring local talent. Original art is sold for under $200. Come celebrate local artists and find a gift for a loved one, or yourself. Through Jan. 15, 2024 Free. 805-464-0533. the1artery.com. The ARTery, 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

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DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY: OPEN DAILY Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, 310-621-7543. HANDCRAFTED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2023 Premier craftspeople and artists are featured in this unique exhibition and retail sale. You’ll find an abundance of unique, handmade gifts and goods at every price point. A portion of every sale supports Studios on the Park’s mission of bringing art to the community. Through Dec. 30 Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. LIVE FIGURE DRAWING Uninstructed Live Figure Drawing sessions hosted on the third Thursday of each month. Open to all artists ages 18 and older. Please bring your own art supplies. We will have chairs, tables, and a nude model to sketch. Note: no class in December. Third Thursday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $20. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/ classes-workshops/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. NEW YEAR’S EVE COMEDY NIGHT Presented by Misfit Live Comedy. Steve Bruner headlines the show with Tony Le, Bob Fernandez, and a special guest to be announced. Dec. 31, 7-10 p.m. $30 in advance; $35 at the door. 805-221-7121. pasolounge.com. Paso Lounge, 1144 Black Oak Drive, Paso Robles. STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of classes and workshops offered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800.

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ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. ALISA SIKELIANOS-CARTER The Alisa Sikelianos-Carter exhibition at SLOMA will promote an emerging female artist of color whose works are inspired by the stories of her Black ancestors and traditionally Black hairstyles, centered on ancestral power and mythology. Through March 10, 2024, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/exhibition/alisa-sikelianos-carter/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that offers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time for potters. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com. ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/galleryartists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolor-based course, but one that branches out into other media. Fourth Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. 805-7474200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing 805-835-

5893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. A CHRISTMAS STORY Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher, and even Santa Claus. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through Dec. 23 $15-$40. 805-786-2440. slorep.org. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS Offers a unique experience of pressing your baby’s hand/ foot into clay so parents can cherish this time forever. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays $55. anamcre.com/babyhandprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. COMEDY NIGHT Professional comedy show featuring local and touring comics. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $5. 805-540-8300. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, bangthedrumbrewery.com. FREE DOCENT TOURS Gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on view with SLOMA’s new docent tours. Every Saturday, join trained guides for interactive and engaging tours of SLOMA’s current exhibitions. Saturdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/visit/tours/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING: ADULT ART CLASS This class is for students who may have tried oil painting in the past but are looking to advance their skill levels. Color theory and proportion study will be a focus in the class. Mondays, 2-5 p.m. $30 per student or $75 for 3 classes. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/ workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. INTRO TO OIL PAINTING WITH SPENCER COLLINS The perfect class for those wanting to try oil painting for the first time. Guests discuss color theory, layering paint, and how to use various ARTS continued page 15

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media. For ages 16 and over. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $30 per class or $100 for 4 classes. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan offer classes for Japanese calligraphy (Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), a Japanese art called “haiga” (Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.) and more at Nesting Hawk Ranch. Fridays $45. 702-335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo. KINGDOM COME: HOLIDAY SHOW AND DANCE PARTY Bang the Drum Brewery presents performances by local drag king performers. Dec. 22, 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, 805 242-8372. LEAH ROSENBERG Rosenberg works across artistic media to spark new experiences of color. Using painting, installation, printmaking, sculpture, performance, and video, she invites viewers to consider how color can be perceived both multi-sensorially and multi-dimensionally. Through April 1, 2024 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

DECEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 31, 2023 LEARN TO WEAVE MONDAYS An opportunity to learn how a four-shaft loom works. You will get acquainted as a new weaver or as a refresher with lots of tips and tricks. This class includes getting to know a loom, how to prepare/dress a loom, and much much more. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. $75 monthly. 805-441-8257. Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com. LESLIE SUTCLIFFE This installation consists of 96 panels, any number of which can be assembled and reassembled in a multitude of ways. Initially, the individual panels were inspired by the rich visual imagery in Italo Calvino’s Six Memos for the Next Millennium. Through Jan. 29, 2024 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ mementos-of-six-millennia/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. 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.

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 countywide, 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, COURTESY IMAGE BY DON DOUBLEDEE 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $180. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 One of the featured artists at Gallery at Monterey St., San Luis Marina Square in Morro Bay is Central Obispo. Coast local Don Doubledee, whose SCULPTURE CLASS current exhibition will remain on WITH ROD PEREZ display at the venue through Saturday, This weekly sculpture Dec. 30. Doubledee’s showcase is drop-in class gives an one of three ongoing exhibits at the opportunity for potters to take on new projects gallery. Call (805) 772-1068 or visit and learn new techniques galleryatmarinasquare.com for more relating to sculptural info. The venue is located at 601 work. Additionally, every Embarcadero, suite 10, Morro Bay. first Friday of the month, —C.W. a new project will be

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taught by Rod Perez for beginners. 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 Monday, 5-7 p.m. and Every other Thursday, 5-7 p.m. through Dec. 31 $20 per session; or $60 for a month pass. 805747-4200. instagram.com/slodrawz/. Art Central, 1329 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. To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ART EXHIBIT BY HILDA FREYRE Features oil paintings by Hilda Freyre, and watercolors by Shirley Horaceck. Reception on Sunday, Dec. 17, 3 to 5 p.m. Pieces available for sale (great for holiday shopping). Through Dec. 31 clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, 805-489-9444. HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA See Scrooge find his Christmas spirit and enjoy other tales during the Melodrama’s annual holiday production. Through Dec. 31 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

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BLIND FLOWER EXPERIENCE: WINTER SOLSTICE 2023 A nourishing, supportive, and relaxing experience of gentle yoga, mindful movement, breathing techniques, and guided meditation—enhanced by plant and mushroom wellness products available at Plantae + Fungi. Dec. 21, 6-8 p.m. $40. 805-395-9323. plantaeandfungi. com. Plantae and Fungi, 750 Sheffield St., Cambria. BREATHE AND STRETCH This practice combines yoga, active isolated, resistance, and other types of stretching, and incorporates breath work throughout. You must be able to sit on the floor, as

well as be able to get back up again with comfort. Bring a mat and water. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. through Oct. 31 $15 per session. 415-516-5214. A hybrid of yoga and active stretching, this 55-minute class is ideal for adults 18 and over who want to maintain or increase their flexibility and live without pain. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. $13 per session. 415-516-5214. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. This practice combines yoga, active isolated, resistance, and other types of stretching. Also incorporates breath work throughout. You must be able to sit on the floor, as well as be able to get back up again with comfort. Bring a mat and water. Sundays, 9-10 a.m. through Oct. 31 $15 per session. 415-516-5214. 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. ENJOY AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. 805-528-4880. baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos. 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. NEARLY NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY Want to ring in the New Year, but your bedtime is way before midnight? Come to this Nearly Noon Year’s Eve Party instead.

Celebrate the start of 2024 with music, activities, and a countdown at noon. For kids and families. Dec. 30, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 805-528-1862. Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. NEO NOIR NEW YEAR’S EVE Gala Pride and Diversity Center presents this upcoming NYE party at the Benedict in Morro Bay. Visit site for more details and tickets. Dec. 31, 8 p.m. my805tix.com. The Benedict, 1401 Quintana Road, Morro Bay. SHAMANIC MORNING RITUALS FOR VITALITY A program of Aurora Meditations & Rituals. Visit site for more details and tickets. Dec. 22, 9-10 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.

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

GODDESS GROUP Please join Oracle Owner/Intuitive Medium, Tiffany Klemz, for this twice monthly, Goddess Group. The intention of this group is to curate connection, inspiration, unity, and empowerment. Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. $11. 805-464-2838. oracleatascaderoca.com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero. 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. 805-4412164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero. NEW YEAR’S EVE BONFIRE AND CONCERT Back by popular demand, the Paso Robles New Year’s Eve Bonfire and Concert is a local favorite event taking place in the downtown city park, with a captivating ball drop scheduled for 9 p.m. Details online. Dec. 31, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. 805-237-3888. prcity.com/NYE. Paso Robles Downtown City Park, 1200 Park Street, Paso Robles.

TAI CHI CHUN CERTIFICATION With the 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the year. Ongoing courses. ongoing Call for price. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

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. 805-237-3988. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles. TOPS SUPPORT GROUP: WEIGHT LOSS AND MAINTENANCE A self-help support group focusing on weight loss and maintenance. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. 805242-2421. tops.org. Santa Margarita Senior Center, 2210 H St., Santa Margarita.

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. WINTER SOLSTICE RITUALS FOR RENEWAL Visit link for more info on the event. Dec. 21, 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. 9th Limb Yoga, 845 Napa Ave., Morro Bay, 415-852-1787.

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. 559-905-9274. theartofsilence.net. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. BIRDS AND BOTANY MONTHLY WALK AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN The Garden

YANG STYLE TAI CHI The course’s instructor won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class. Mondays, Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. $62. 805-470-3360. Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero. SAN LUIS OBISPO

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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. 805541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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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, 805270-3346. 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. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Celebrate Christmas with the sacraments, music, and joy. All are welcome. Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your spiritual journey, St. Stephen’s welcomes you. Dec. 24, 4-5:15 p.m. 805-54372112. ststephensslo.org. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1344 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS Celebrate Christmas with the sacraments, music, and joy. All are welcome. Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your spiritual journey, St. Stephen’s welcomes you. Dec. 24, 11 p.m. 805-543-72112. ststephensslo.org. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1344 Nipomo St., 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. 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. NATURE NIGHTS The SLO Botanical Garden announces its second season of Nature Nights. Visit site for more info on the event as well as tickets. Fridays, Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. through Dec. 31 $27 Adults; $17 Youth (ages 6-17); free for ages 5 and under. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. PLUG-IN TO LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION Get inspired by local action, connect with others, and discover more ways to get involved with the SLO Climate Coalition. Attend virtually or in-person. Sustainable snacks and childcare will be provided. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. sloclimatecoalition.org/events/. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.

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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.

DECEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 31, 2023 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 RETIRED ACTIVE MEN: WEEKLY COFFEE MEETING SLO RAMs is a group or retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10 coffee meeting. retiredactivemen.org. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo. SLOCO’S GIFTING TREE For every gift certificate purchased at SLOCO through end of December, the venue will donate to WeForest and plant a tree in your name, a gift that keeps on giving. Help the host reach its goal of planting 300 trees by the end of the year. Mondays-Sundays. through Dec. 31 Donations support WeForest. 805-439-2515. slocohealth. com. SLOCO Health + Wellness, 1957 Santa Barbara Ave., 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. 805709-2227. 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. TEEN MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Learn more about mental health and coping skills to help you through your journey towards wellness and recovery. Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. 805-5406576. t-mha.org. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. TOUR THE HISTORIC OCTAGON BARN CENTER The Octagon Barn, built in 1906, has a rich history that The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County looks forward to sharing with visitors. Please RSVP. Fourth Sunday of every month, 2-2:45 & 3-3:45 p.m. Tours are free; donations are appreciated. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096, octagonbarn.org. TRANS* TUESDAY A safe space providing peer-to-peer support for trans, gender non-conforming, 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. CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE CLIFFS HOTEL AND SPA Make enjoying a breath of fresh ocean air and walking alongside the cliffs a holiday tradition. Call or visit site for info on brunch, dinner, and bar offerings. Dec. 25, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. & 3:30-6 p.m. Prices vary. 805-556-3316. cliffshotelandspa. com. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, 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. NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT THE CLIFFS HOTEL AND SPA Ring in 2024 at this exclusive party. Experience live performances by DJ and electric violinist Razzvio. Enjoy NYE favors and top it off with a midnight champagne toast for everyone. Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m.-midnight $45 per ticket. 805-556-3316. cliffshotelandspa. com. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach. ONCE UPON A CLIFFSMAS A free familyfriendly Cliffsmas Extravaganza with everyone’s favorite snow sisters. There will be specialty holiday cocktails and treats as well as buy one, get one half off entrees. Hotel guests and locals welcome to join the festivities. No reservations required. Dec. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-773-5000. cliffshotelandspa.com/ cliffs_events/. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach. POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS A docent-led tour of the buildings and grounds of the historic Point San Luis Light Station. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. SANTA’S HOURS AT HERITAGE GARDENS Enjoy visits with Santa Claus during this holiday festivity at the Historical Society’s Heritage House and Gardens. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3-6 p.m. through Dec. 21 christmasagvillage.com/ home. Heritage House and Gardens, 126 S. Mason, Arroyo Grande. WEEKLY WATER SAFETY LESSONS Facility advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to register over the phone. Mondays-Fridays $160-$190. 805-481-6399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

FOOD & DRINK

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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

CALIPASO’S NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER Executive Chef Casey Walcott is preparing a preselected five course meal with wine pairing to bring in the new year. Celebrate with CaliPaso for an East Coast Toast to 2024. Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. FOOD & DRINK continued page 18

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CaliPaso Winery, 4230 Buena Vista Dr., Paso Robles, 805-226-9296. CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY Teams of 1 to 6 people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542.

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CLUB SUPSUP Check out the Central Coast’s newest pop-up dinner experience the last Wednesday of every month. Last Wednesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. $125. 310-692-0046. clubsupsup.com/. Kindred Oak Farm, 1250 Paint Horse Plaza, Paso Robles. HAVE A GLASS OF CHEER WITH A TRIO OF PINOT NOIRS For any and all of your Holiday festivities, enjoy a glass at Windward Vineyard during the Pinot-Trio Sale. Discounts on every purchase of three bottles of award-winning pinot noir. Through Dec. 24, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-239-2565. windwardvineyard.com. Windward Vineyard, 1380 Live Oak Rd., Paso Robles. SIP, SPARKLE, AND SWAY: NEW YEAR’S EVE SALSA DANCE PARTY Serial Wines presents an unforgettable night of salsa dance lessons at the Serial Tasting Lounge in downtown Paso Robles. Enjoy an exciting dance experience led by Sabrina, a dance instructor from Cal Poly. Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-midnight $35-$75. 805909-2818. serialwines.com. Serial Wines, 1226 Park St., Paso Robles.

DECEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 31, 2023 Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo. WEDNESDAY PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking caps as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Trivia provided by Geeks Who Drink. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

CHRISTMAS DINNER AT SEAVENTURE Choose an appetizer, entree, and dessert from a three-course holiday menu which features festive flavors and seasonal delights specially crafted by Executive Chef Eddie Ruiz. Make this a classic California Christmas memorable with a stunning oceanfront dining experience. Dec. 25, 1-6:30 p.m. $75 per person. 805-773-3463. seaventure.com/christmas-dinnermenu-2023. SeaVenture Restaurant, 100 Oceanview Ave., Pismo Beach. CHRISTMAS DINNER AT THE GARDENS OF AVILA Enjoy a magical Christmas dinner at The Gardens of Avila, curated by culinary genius Joshua Jones. Bring your loved ones and indulge in the warmth of a holiday feast

7:30 p.m.). Dec. 31, 5-9 p.m. $70 per person. 805-773-3463. seaventure.com. SeaVenture Restaurant, 100 Oceanview Ave., Pismo Beach. NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER AT THE GARDENS OF AVILA Welcome in 2024 with a culinary journey featuring a carefully curated menu at The Gardens of Avila. Enjoy an exquisite dining experience that will delight your senses and create lasting memories as you bid farewell to the year. Dec. 31, 4-9 p.m. $80 per person. 805-595-7302. sycamoresprings.com. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach.

MUSIC

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BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10

TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 805-4606042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

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Friends of San Luis Obispo Botanical garden is a 501(c)3 charitable organization; Federal ID 77-0248682

TASTE OF TIN CITY WALKING TOUR Enjoy the first ever walking tour of Tin City – an industrial area just outside of downtown Paso Robles – that is home to a community of innovative and passionate producers of high-quality wines, spirits, beer, and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. 805-400-3141. toasttours.com/tour/ tin-city-walking-tour/. Toast Tours, 1722 Stillwater Ct, Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

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

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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. HOPPY HOUR (SELECT FRIDAYS) Visit some of the best craft beverage locations in San Luis Obispo. Tours start at The Hub on selected Fridays. Check site for full schedule and tickets. Fridays, 3-7 p.m. through Jan. 26 behoppytours.com/. The Hub, 1701 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. HOTEL SLO’S PIADINA EXCEPTIONAL FILET MIGNON BUFFET Celebrate the joyous season at Hotel San Luis Obispo’s onsite restaurant Piadina, which is featuring an exquisite filet mignon Christmas buffet menu curated by chef Ryan Francher. Dec. 24, 2-7 p.m. $79. 805234-9969. piadinaslo.com. Hotel San Luis Obispo, 877 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. SLO COMMUNITY HOLIDAY FEAST Enjoy a delicious holiday dinner, live musical entertainment, and winter clothing care packages for unhoused individuals or anyone in need. Volunteers, cooks, and donors are needed to help with this event. Please sign up online. Dec. 25, 2:45-5:30 p.m. Free. 805-594-1999. signupgenius.com. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana 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. 805-439-2529. Oak and Otter

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p.m. Free. 805-235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos. EASTON EVERETT Guitar-woven indie music that is in distinctive stylistic shapes outside the pop main stream and is easy to listen to, but also surprises. Dec. 21, 5-8 p.m. Free. eastoneverett. com/. Kickers, 885 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, 805-225-1769. 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. 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. 805-995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos. NORTH SLO COUNTY

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. MUSIC continued page 20

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ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero. JOLON STATION BAND VARIETY SHOW Come join Jolon Station Band every Thursday night in downtown Atascadero for a night of comedy, musical guests, prize wheels, and more. Thursdays, 8-10 p.m. $5 at the door. Raconteur Room, 5840 Traffic Way, Atascadero, 805-464-2584. KARAOKE NIGHT Food and drink available for purchase. Last Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542. MARGARITAS PODRIDAS WITH ALEX VILE All ages welcome. Margaritas Podridas is a band with influences of alternative rock and other genres. Dec. 21, 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. MICHAEL RAY PETERS Grab a drink and a bite to eat at this new Honky Tonk Bar in Templeton. Dec. 22, 7-10 p.m. Free. my805tix.com/. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE CROON DOGS TRIO Celebrate 2024 with the lively music of the Croon Dogs Trio, featuring father-son guitar wizards Billy and Charlie Foppiano and bassist Geert de Lange. Dance the night away, and enjoy cocktails and a champagne toast. Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Free. 805-2382660. Paso Robles Inn, 1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles.

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SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir.com/. Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

ALL AGES OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo. CAROLS AT CHRISTMAS Sing Christmas Carols at the top of your lungs. A half-hour of joyous caroling takes place just before Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. All are welcome, whoever you are, and wherever you are on your spiritual journey. Dec. 24, 10:30-11 p.m. 805-543-72112. ststephensslo.org. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1344 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. FUNCTUS WITH ZONGO ALL-STARS For ages 18 and over. Formed in the mid-90s out of the popular San Luis Obispo band, Mozaic, Functus was inspired by the genre-bending sounds of the ‘90s San Francisco jazz-funk scene and more. Dec. 29, 7 p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843, slobrew.com.

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KERRY IRISH PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS AN IRISH CHRISTMAS As seen on PBS. Join an award-winning cast of Riverdance principals and World Champion Dancers in a celebration of the great traditions of Christmas in Ireland: buttermaking, chasing the wren on St. Stephen’s Day, drawing down the half door, and more. Dec. 22, 7-10 p.m. $40-$59. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/an-irish-christmas-2023/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. KIP, INC. PRESENTS THE SOUND OF CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG Sing your way into the season with holiday favorites. A fun-filled sing-along with orchestra and choir, and a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays with those you love. Featuring Emmynominated conductor Charles Fernandez, the Sound of Christmas Chamber Players and Choir, and narrator Sheelagh Cullen. Dec. 23, 2 p.m. $35-$50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. ∆

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Arts ARTIFACTS Leah Rosenberg returns to SLOMA for Outside In exhibition

The artist behind SLO(W) Rainbow, a colorful mural at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA), is currently the featured artist in an ongoing solo show at the venue. Outside In, an exhibition of works by San Francisco-based artist Leah Rosenberg, opened at SLOMA on Nov. 30 and will remain on display through April 1. The painter’s latest showcase at the local gallery is described as “a forcefield of carefully chosen colors,” according to SLOMA’s website. Rosenberg’s outlook on creating art is “part of her endless quest to find meaning in the colors of everyday life,” according to previous New Times reporting. “Color is a universal language; it gives anyone from anywhere access to use art to enhance their lives,” the artist told New Times in February near the debut of SLO(W) Rainbow. “They connect us to places both familiar and unfamiliar, and for an artist like myself, allow me to pay homage to the local area without relying solely on my intuition.” Visit sloma.org or call (805) 543-8562 to find out more about Rosenberg’s Outside In exhibit at SLOMA, located at 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. For more info on the artist, follow Rosenberg on Instagram, @leahmartharosenberg.

Great American Melodrama’s Grave Mistakes opens in January

While performances of The Holiday Extravaganza will be held through Dec. 31 at the Great American Melodrama in Oceano, tickets are currently available in advance for the company’s next production, Grave Mistakes. The upcoming show is scheduled to open on Jan. 26 and run through March 16. The play’s plot follows Ray, who falls in love with his aspiring novelist housemate, Molly, according to the Great American Melodrama’s website. Ray’s chances of courting Molly get pushed to the backburner when the duo’s landlord teams up with a ghost hunter and plots to kick his two tenants out in order to transform their home into a horror-themed tourist destination. Thirty minutes before each performance of both Grave Mistakes and The Holiday Extravaganza, the Great American Melodrama opens its popular snack bar, which reopens during intermission segments of both productions as well. For more info on the Great American Melodrama, call the box office at (805) 489-2499. The local theater is located at 1863 Front St., Oceano. Check americanmelodrama.com for tickets and group reservations. Discounts for seniors, students, and children are available. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

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Novel brings new perspectives, drama to old Central Coast tale

lmost 50 years ago, Patty Hearst’s kidnapping captivated viewers across the country. Roger Rapoport covered it all. “It was a worldwide story; everywhere you looked people were talking about it and writing about it,” Rapoport said. “I was one of those people writing about it from the moment it happened.” From the search to the botched ransom requests and even Hearst herself turning to a life of crime alongside her kidnappers—he followed it closely. With the benefit of that coverage and a lifetime of interviews with multiple parties involved, Rapoport is ready to relay the tale. “I’ve had connections to people in this case for a long time, and my interest throughout all of this was the wildly differing points of view I was getting from people involved,” he said. “So I decided that I wanted to take those views and blend them into this sort of historical fiction that was very much based on true events.” His book, Searching for Patty Hearst, takes the real-world events surrounding the diversity of perspectives about the kidnapping, search, criminal trial, and Hearst’s pardoning. “Giving each of them equal time in the story was a very rigorous task,” Rapoport said with a laugh. “It relied a lot on having done interviews with all of the sources and then doing a story of crossreflection on them.” The book will be released on Jan. 16, 2024, accompanied by author talks at the Atascadero Library on Jan. 30 and San Luis Obispo Library on Jan. 31. The history of how Searching for Patty Hearst came about might be as interesting as the event itself, Send gallery, stage, Rapoport said, and cultrual festivities to because it wasn’t arts@newtimesslo.com. his first attempt

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Meet author Roger Rapoport and catch a talk about his new book—Searching for Patty Hearst, which will be released in January—at the Atascadero library on Jan. 30 and at the San Luis Obispo public library on Jan. 31. For more information, visit pattyhearst.com.

at writing about the subject. “I originally wrote a nonfiction book on this whole ordeal with Patty Hearst’s then fiancé, Steve Weed,” he said, noting that the book was eventually shelved after the partnership fell through and Weed sued to block publication of the novel. Nevertheless, Rapoport continued to interview and dig for other perspectives, landing an interview with her kidnapper, Bill Harris, and eventually Hearst herself. “Being able to talk ANSWERS WANTED Searching for Patty Hearst explores the wild twists and to both the kidnapper turns of Patty Hearst’s kidnapping nearly 50 years later. and Patty gave me two completely different PHOTO COURTESY OF LEXOGRAPHIC PRESS perspectives that painted the whole incident in a much wider view,” he said. “It changed how I had originally planned on structuring the novel because you ended up with these two different views that both held a little truth in each of them.” Those perspectives influenced his choice to make the novel fiction rather than going straight to nonfiction as he had attempted in the past. “A lot of people ask, well, why didn’t I just go and do another different nonfiction, and the first answer I give is, well, I did, it just never came out, but the other answer is I wanted to try something different,” he said. He feels that catering to both the historical facts that he observed and the various perspectives years later of the people who experienced those facts will appeal to both fans of the case and newcomers. “There are two distinct audiences I am going for here,” he said. “I think if it were just pure nonfiction, it wouldn’t be nearly as interesting because I wouldn’t be able to include some of these perspectives since they outright contradict ON THE CASE Roger Rapoport’s new true-crime novel shines a spotlight on a piece of Central Coast history. each other and the reader would end up discounting them.” Rapoport said the case is an interesting look into bring a new audience to what he considers to be one of the most interesting local news stories. the impact Hearst’s great-grandfather William “It shines a light on one of the most influential Rudolph Hearst’s newspaper empire had on the families on the Central Coast and the chaos that sensationalism that surrounded the kidnapping. followed the kidnapping of one of their family “It’s ironic that years after he had passed, his members,” he said. “It’s an opportunity for younger descendent would be involved in a case his papers readers to learn the history of one of the most would have spread like wildfire,” he said. “A lot of what he did when he first started in the early 1900s captivating events that happened in a place they can go and visit right now.” ∆ was building up narratives from cases like this.” Whether readers are searching for answers or Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas is feeling very looking for the wild new perspective surrounding the case, Rapaport said he hopes the novel will meta. Reach him at arosas@newtimesslo.com.

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What’s it rated? PG-13 When? 2023 Where’s it showing? Apple TV Plus

his is the sort of lightweight predictable fare that critics despise but that casual viewers love—especially in the run-up to awards season, there’s plenty of “important” films to see, but can’t we all lighten up a little? Sometimes you need a little Dude, Where’s My Car? in between your Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon.

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V director Alice Troughton (The Living and the Dead, Baghdad Central) helms this tricky, sophisticated thriller about ambitious young writer Liam Sommers (Daryl McCormack), who’s hired to tutor Bertie Sinclair (Stephen McMillan) as he gears up for university. Liam jumps at the chance not because he’s especially keen on teaching, but because Bertie is the son of famed writer J.M. Sinclair (Richard E. Grant), Liam’s literary hero who he

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Glen Talk about a thorny relationship— Lenny and Felicia really went through the wringer. Despite the film’s title, this is very much Felicia’s story and highlights the burdens she bore as MAESTRO Lenny’s paramour. What’s it rated? R He very much What’s it worth, Glen? Full price loved her, but he What’s it worth, Anna? Full price also loved men, and Where’s it showing? Colony, Downtown a lot of the story Centre, The Palm (and Netflix) revolves around her learning the limits of what she could bear. That said, it’s also a carefully constructed story about YOUNG LOVERS Maestro, in local theaters and on Netflix, explores the complicated lifelong an artist wrestling with his demons, chief relationship between actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein (Carey Mulligan) and conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper). among them being his enormous ego. When you receive that level of adoration, I guess the fact that Bernstein’s three children but Leonard’s actions are a reminder of how it’s hard not to believe your own hype. For cooperated so closely with Cooper in making cutting we can be to those we claim to love my money, Bernstein’s most enduring work the most. While his name and legacy are well the film says a lot. was his popular stuff: Westside Story, On Anna It does, especially since the film isn’t known, his body of work was not familiar to the Town (with its gay subtext on full display trying to make Bernstein out as a saint me beyond the works you mentioned above. in a fantasy dance sequence), and Candide. He was an obvious force of nature, a tortured but instead the complicated, nuanced This film made me appreciate his classic character he was. There are award-worthy artist, a lost soul—and it all came back to work as well, and his gifts as a conductor, performances and direction in Maestro, and the music for him. While Felicia may have especially in the scene where he directs the London Symphony Orchestra in the finale of been the love of his life in the physical world, I applaud Cooper’s ability to direct himself in such an intimate performance—there’s Mahler’s “Symphony No. 2 (Resurrection)” in music was what truly captured his spirit. always another layer added when an actor Glen There’s been talk about Cooper’s the Ely Cathedral. It’s a stunning set piece. portrays a real-life character, especially prosthetic nose, and I have to say I wasn’t Anna The filmmaking here is clever. With one who’s well known. This film absolutely distracted by it in the least. The makeup the past part of the film in black and white, deserves to be seen on the big screen, so I work was amazing and blended seamlessly we learn the story of Bernstein’s start as a encourage those who are going to see it to do with the performances. There’s a fine conductor and the young love between him so in a real theater. While it will still prove line between trying to disappear into a and Felicia. Cooper plays the character with to be engaging on the small screen, these character and engaging in impression, panache, a man who is both drunk on his performances and this stylized filmmaking and in addition to his physical features, own talent and tortured by it. His later years deserve an in-theater viewing. ∆ Cooper creates a convincing facsimile of his are spent in color, and we watch as his ego nasally speech patterns. He really becomes finally gets the best of him, and we’re also Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and Leonard Bernstein, and I think he deserves shown Felicia’s sad descent as she succumbs freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. a nomination for both Best Actor and Best to cancer. The love the two have is evident, Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. Director. This is a remarkable film, and Simon Cellan Jones (Ballers) directs this funny screenplay by David Coggeshall (Orphan: First Kill) about Dan Morgan (Mark Wahlberg), a mildmannered family man and car salesman whose wife, Jessica (Michelle Monaghan), loves him but thinks he’s too safe. His teenage kids—Nina (Zoe Colletti) and Kyle (Van Crosby)—mostly roll their eyes at him, but he dotes on his newest, adorable 10-month-old Max (Iliana Norris). It’s clear sailing for self-satisfied Dan … until his past as an elite government assassin comes back to haunt him. Now under the guise of a family vacation to Las Vegas, he must go on one final mission to find who’s out to kill him, while keeping his family in the dark about his true identity. This absolutely won’t win any awards, but Wahlberg is typically likeable as Dan, and he’s a credible action star who moves through his handto-hand combat, chase, and shootout scenes with aplomb. (118 min.) —Glen

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is the season, and if you’re looking for a last-minute gift for a local music lover (maybe for you!), my recommendation is the hilarious, brilliant, inky black Phil Lee album When I Close My Eyes I See Blood. I can’t seem to pry it out of my CD player. It’s filled with earworms living rent free in my head, and you can get a copy at philleeone. bandcamp.com. It kicks off with “A Night in the Box,” Lee’s honky-tonk anthem to hooking up trailerpark style: “It ain’t much but I call it home/ Gotta microwave and a telephone/ No room to fight nor disagree/ No room to do nothing but hug and kiss me/ Anyone can tell you this trailer rocks/ Don’t you want to spend a night in the box?” Then there’s his anti-love ballad, “Bad For Me”: “That’s right, yes ma’am I said it/ If it means anything to you, yes I regret it/ Hey, woah, yeah, you heard me clearly, I still love you madly/ Just don’t want you near me/ You’re bad for me.” “For All the Times I Won’t” is Lee’s tormented song of unrequited love as he pines for a woman in the wrong relationship: “So let me kiss you once, for all the times I won’t/ For all the times I didn’t even try/ I know it won’t be enough, honey don’t say don’t/ Let me kiss you once, for all the times I won’t.” Things heat up on the album’s title track, a fun little hook-laden song about violence: “I’m gonna go to your boyfriend smash his face/ I’d be pleased to break him up, you know/ My loving is strong, you went and done me wrong// When I close my eyes I see blood.” The next one—“I Wish This Song Had Teeth”—continues the violent theme, albeit more metaphorically: “I wish this song had teeth/ Wish this song could bite you/ Scratch and kick and fight you/ Put you in a rasslin’ hold.” Lee’s a prolific songwriter who makes his living crisscrossing the country and playing shows, and at 71, he’s got a lot of miles on him, but over the years he’s found a lot of talented musicians to back him up. He’s recorded albums with members of Wilco, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and Neil Young’s band Crazy Horse. On this new one, he’s enlisted multi-instrumentalist and producer David West, who accompanied Kate Wolf before her death, played with modern bluegrass act the Cache Valley Drifters, and has produced more than 60 records for CMH Records in LA. He’s a huge help on this recording, singing harmony vocals and playing lap steel, dobro, mandolin, banjo, guitars, piano, and bass. West and Lee are truly simpatico, and the combined picking on tracks like “Last Year” is amazing. The song is also an amazing showcase for Lee’s one-of-a-kind singing and outside-the-box lyrics: “Last year, we were dumb and in love, we were like kids/ Now you regard me through narrowed eyelids/ Now you hate me, you can’t say that you did … last year.” Lee’s extended vocal outro is hilarious. On “I’m the Why She’s Gone,” Lee’s protagonist listens to a friend talk about his cheating gal knowing he’s the one who’s been

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cheating with her: “Come on in buddy, you Numbskull and Good don’t look so great/ I will hear your story, I’ll Medicine Present commiserate.” Sub Pop Records recording artists The album’s most toe-tapping song has to Margaritas Podridas plays a Numbskull be “Nobody But You” about a guy hitting on and Good Medicine show on Thursday, the protagonist’s gal, sort of the other side of Dec. 21, at Club Car Bar (7 p.m.; all ages; the coin to the previous song: “You’re mine, I $13 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Formed told him many times/ He’s riding for a fall, it’s in Hermosillo, Sonora, México, by Carolina like talking to the wall.” Enriquez (bass guitar and vocals), Rafael “She Ran Out of Give” is sort of a Western Armenta (guitar, drums), and Esli Meuly swing number: “I was always on the winning (guitar), they have a kind of Spanish language end/ She’d go to work, she’d come back home Hole vibe with their female singer and again/ Seems everything she did, she done for scuzzy-sounding guitars. my sake/ But she ran out of give before I ran They list alternative out of take.” rock, shoegaze, and These are relentlessly punk as influences, clever songs with just the and their debut album, right level of orchestration— Send music and Porcelain Mannequin, West adds just the right club information to dropped in 2018. Their fills without cluttering gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. eponymous 2021 followup Lee’s deeply satisfying up led to performances at compositions. international festivals such The album appropriately as Ruido Fest (Chicago), Freakout Festival ends with a cover, “The Lonesome Road,” (Seattle), and This Ain’t No Picnic (Pasadena). that’s been performed by everyone from Alex Vile opens. Madeleine Peyroux to Leslie Uggams, but instead of jazzing it up, Lee’s arrangement The Siren plays it gospel style and forlorn—a somber Eagles fans, it’s time to “Take It Easy,” get closer to Lee’s tongue-in-cheek black that “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” and “Take It comedy. When I Close My Eyes I See Blood is To the Limit” when The Boys of Summer absolutely my favorite local record this year, (a tribute to The Eagles) comes to The Siren and that’s saying something because there on Friday, Dec. 22 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; have been a lot of really great local records. $25 at tixr.com). Hailing from SoCal, band Go buy some and support local music.

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members “all have Eagles blood running through their veins,” according to their bio. “They re-create some of the greatest music ever written.” Also this week at The Siren, Legends classic rock band plays on Saturday, Dec. 23 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). Hear your favorite ’80s and classic rock hits from acts such as AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Alice In Chains, and many more.

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Nollaig Shona Duit translates to Happy Christmas in Gaelic, and that’s what you can expect when Kerry Irish Productions presents An Irish Christmas in the Clark Center on Friday, Dec. 22 (7 p.m.; $40 to $59 at clarkcenter.org). As seen on PBS, the show features “an award-winning cast of Riverdance principals and World Champion Dancers in a celebration of the great traditions of Christmas in Ireland: buttermaking, chasing the wren on St. Stephen’s Day, drawing down the half door, and more!” organizers announced. “Come enjoy spectacular dance, the singing of traditional Christmas Carols from the Kerry Voice Squad, and superb music from the Kerry Traditional Orchestra in a celebration of the international spirit of the holiday season! If you need more holiday cheer, head to STARKEY continued page 25 PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SIREN

CHECK INTO ‘HOTEL CALIFORNIA’ The Boys of Summer (A Tribute to The Eagles) comes to The Siren on Dec. 22, playing all the familiar hits.

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The Sound of Christmas Sing-Along on Saturday, Dec. 23 (2 p.m.; $35 to $50 at clarkcenter.org). “Sing your way into the season with joyful holiday favorites,” the venue announced. “A fun-filled sing-along with orchestra and choir, and a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays with those you love! ‘Jingle Bells,’ ‘Deck the Halls,’ ‘I’ll be Home for Christmas,’ ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ ‘White Christmas,’ ‘Silent Night,’ ‘Ding Dong Merrily on High,’ and many more will ring through the theater as orchestra, choir, and audience join forces in a delightful afternoon to celebrate the holidays.” The event features Emmy-nominated conductor Charles Fernandez, soprano Julie Hinton, the Sound of Christmas Chamber Players and Choir, and narrator Sheelagh Cullen.

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Carpe cannoli A Boston transplant and a Los Osos native seize the day with specialty cannoli shop Yolo Cannolo

oving from Boston to Los Osos resulted in transitioning Jeff and Emma Powers’ careers from business and law to cannoli. Together, they opened Yolo Cannolo in October. Their sweet ricotta-filled Sicilian pastry is steadily becoming a familiar dessert at San Luis Obispo County’s farmers markets, aesthetically bolstered by the bright orange boxes the Powerses serve their cannoli in. “In 2016, I went out to Boston for law school, and we met within months when I was there,” Los Osos native Emma said. “I had my first cannoli with him in Boston and didn’t know what they were.” Raised in Boston, Jeff was no stranger to cannoli thanks to the city’s thriving Italian American population. It almost seemed like a no-brainer for him to start a cannoli business, especially since he comes from an Italian family. “His uncle owned an Italian bakery, and he actually gave us his recipe before we left,” Emma said.

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Jeff’s uncle’s recipe is for the fluffy ricotta mixture that goes inside the cannoli shells. Jeff and Emma make batches of it every week and fill crisp pastry tubes to order at the Baywood Farmers Market on Mondays, the Paso Robles Farmers Market and SLO Farm Supply on Tuesdays, the Atascadero Farmers Market on Wednesdays, and the Templeton and Morro Bay farmers markets on Saturdays. Yolo Cannolo offers online orders for pickup on Sundays and Thursdays when the Powerses work out of the Kitchen Terminal in SLO. “We did some searching [in SLO County], and there’s really no place that sells cannoli,” Jeff said. “There are a couple of Italian restaurants that have it on their dessert menu, but back in Boston you can just walk into a pastry shop, grab a few cannoli, and you’re on your way.” The Powerses tested the waters before setting up their first farmers market cannoli booth. They invited a select few community members to try the dessert and gauged its reception. PHOTO COURTESY OF YOLO CANNOLO It proved to be a hit, and social media buzzed with word of a specialty cannoli shop arriving in the county. “There are two camps at farmers markets,” Jeff said. “It’s either, ‘I can never find good cannoli, this is so awesome!’ and there are other people who are like, ‘What’s a cannoli?’” For starters, “cannoli” is plural for cannolo. The dessert is ricotta cheese-based but with added sweetness. Emma told New Times that the outer shell must be crispy, so cannoli need to be eaten almost immediately because MARKET FINDS Yolo Cannolo co-owner Jeff Powers fridge time will lead to a soggy mans the pop-up tent at a local farmers market where he shell. The two ends of the filled and his wife, Emma, dole out cannoli to the masses. pastry have generous amounts of

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ricotta poking out of them. The Powerses dip both sides in either chocolate chips or shards of pistachio. They hope to add more flavors in the future, including a chocolate shell. “We’ve gotten plenty of people who’d like us to put candied fruits mixed into the cream, and about the same amount of people telling us they’re so glad we do not do that,” Emma said with a laugh. “There are so many ideas out there. I know some traditional flavors put cherries on the end; we’ve thought of caramel and coffee. I think we would want to run some kind of contest where people tell us what they’re looking for.” But even with the two starter flavors of

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To all interested persons: Petitioner: Monica Joan Holman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Monica Joan Holman, to PROPOSED NAME: Monica Joan Burt. 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: January 25, 2024, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D2, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 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: December 4, 2023 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2535

(N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as PUPPYCUTS GROOMING SALON, 1248 E Grand Ave, Suite C, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Rebekah Grace Bourdons (1401 Yale Pl, Santa Maria, CA 93458). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rebekah Grace Bourdons. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-27-23. 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. 11-27-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

(11/30/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as CAMBRIA PHYSICAL THERAPY, 900 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428 . San Luis Obispo County. McCain Physical Therapy, Inc. (900 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/McCain Physical Therapy, Inc., Tiffany Celeste McCain, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-30-23. 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. 11-30-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2568 (11/27/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as TENWISE PARK PARTNERS, 1301 Chorro Street, San Luis Onispo, CA 93401 . San Luis Obispo County. Jeanne A. Helphenstine (1404 Boxwood Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), Gary Esajian (1338 Costa Brava, Pismo Beach, CA 93448). This business is conducted by An Unincorporated Association Other Than A Partnership /s/ Jeanne A. Helphenstine. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 1201-28. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2395 (08/25/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE HELPING HANDS, 1501 Quintana Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Brian Stricklin (1501 Quintana Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442),Romana Stricklin (1501 Quintana Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Brian Stricklin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-31-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. Deputy A. Trujillo. Exp. 10-31-28. November 30, December 7, 14 & 21 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2424 (11/01/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as BRANCH STREET DELI AND PIZZERIA, 203 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande CA, 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Spallino and Goodloe, LLC. (203 E Branch Street, Arroyo Grande CA, 93455). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Spallino and Goodloe LLC, Robert Spallino, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-23. 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. 11-06-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2441 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as FRANK & WEN CREATIVE COLLECTIVE, 1362 Woodside DR. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Emily Brook Franklin (1362 Woodside DR., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Emily Brook Franklin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-08-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stilleto, Deputy. Exp. 11-08-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2453 (11/08/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as NO NAME SPICE CO., 2789 Picachio Rd, Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Jairred Richard Lambert. (2789 Picachio Rd, Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jairred Richard Lambert. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-08-23. 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. 11-08-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023-2463 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUNRISE DONUTS, 7345 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Enspire, LLC. (7805 Santa Ynez Ave. Atascadero, CA 93442. This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Enspire, LLC, Tomoko Streets, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-23. 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. 11-13-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2473 (11/13/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as VIBE RETREATS 1238 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Vibehealthlounge LLC (1238 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Vibehealthlounge LLC, Christina (Webster) Mcneal, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-23. 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. 11-14-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2474 (05/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as LETS GET TUNED, 781 Market Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Lets Get Tuned LLC. (3413 Ocean Blvd. Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Lets Get Tuned LLC, Jonathan Micheal Nowaczyk, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 11-14-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2477 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as DISCRETE, DISCRETE WINERY, 4280 Second Wind Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Treana Winery LLC (4280 Second Wind Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Treana Winery LLC, Gretchen Roddick, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-23. 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. 11-14-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2478 (11/11/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as MIXOLOGY MAVENS, 768 Panorama Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Tosha Renae Bohl-Punches (768 Panorama Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tosha Renae BohlPunches. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-23. 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. 11-14-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2484 (11/06/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as AGU COFFEE, 9335 Rivera Ln, Apt D, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Vidone Coffee LLC. (9335 Rivera Ln, Apt D, Atascadero, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Vidone Coffee LLC, Davidson O Ejimole, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-15-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stilleto, Deputy. Exp. 11-15-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2505 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CALIBER CONCRETE COATING, 1680 Dawn Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. CC Incorporated (1680 Dawn Road, Nipomo CA, 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ CC Incorporated, Chris Jensen, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-17-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 11-17-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2496 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as JESSE’S EVERYTHING SERVICES, 3075 Broad Street, Unit #3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jesse Ray Easterday (3075 Broad Street, Unit #3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jesse Ray Easterday. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 11-16-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2508 (10/25/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as SIMPLY POSH 185 Brisco Rd, Unit F, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Cuesta Investments, Inc. (185 Brisco Rd, Unit F, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual, Misti Deanne Wiley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-17-23. 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. 11-17-28. December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2499 (11/11/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as A TOUCH OF PEACE, 261 W Dana St, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Ashley Brooke Robinson (5766 Telephone Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ashley Brooke Robinson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-23. 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. 11-16-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2500 (03/01/22) New Filing The following person is doing business as SISTER KITCHEN, 340 S. 8TH Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Jeremiah David Teniente (224 Silver Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455, Nicolas S Uecker (340 S. 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A General Partnership, Garrett G Doolittle, Jeremiah David Teniente. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 11-16-28. November 30, December 7, 14 & 21.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2501 (01/01/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE COASTAL WELLNESS CENTER, 11545 Los Osos Valley Rd., Suite C4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher Allen Canclini. (11545 Los Osos Valley Rd., Suite C4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405.). This business is conducted by An Individual, Christopher Allen Canclini. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-16-23. 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. 11-16-28. December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

FILE NO. 2023-2509 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as ALL THINGS POOCH, 15550 Vida Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. All Things Pooch, LLC (15550 Vida Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability 15550 Vida Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422., Lindsay Hiatt, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 11-17-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 11-07-28. December 14, 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2516 (11/01/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as CCDPA, VINEYARD DOG PARK, SLO-4-PUPS, HEILMAN DOG PARK, CAYUCOS DOG PARK, CAMBRIA DOG PARK, FRIENDS OF SLO CITY DOGPARKS, ELM STREET DOG PARK, MORRO BAY PUPS, SHERWOOD DOG PARK, 1810 Pereira Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Dog Park Alliance (1810 Pereira Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Central Coast Dog Park Alliance, Larry Miller, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-23. 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. 11-20-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2517 (10/23/23 New Filing The following person is doing business as HENRY’S FAST N EASY PAINTING, 281 N. Las Flores, Nipomo, CA 93444, San Luis Obispo County. Henry C. Carrasco (281 N. Las Flores, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Henry C. Carrasco . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-23. 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. 11-20-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2520 (11/20/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as MY LITTLE SONFLOWER BOUTIQUE, 1602 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Andrea Del Real (1602 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Andrea Del Real . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 11-20-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2511 (11/17/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as CHADEYEAM PHOTOGRAPHY, 4805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Progressive Products Group, Inc. (4805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Progressive Products Group, Inc, Daymon Chad Merrill, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-17-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-17-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FILE NO. 2023-2521 (02/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as A&T’S CLOSET, 2660 Brentwood Circle, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Jessica Danielle Lowery (2660 Brentwood Circle, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jessica Danielle Lowery. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 11-21-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2515 (11/20/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as GUADALAJARA MARKET #2, 601 South 13th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Abdo F A Moosa, (915 Printz Road Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Abdo F A Moosa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 11-20-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2523 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as MGR PRIVATE CAPITAL & REAL ESTATE, MGR FINANCIAL, 864 Osos Street, Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Angela M Johnston (11810 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Angela M Johnston. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 11-21-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2525 (10/25/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as PRESCIENT PARTNERS CONSULTING, 1528 ETO Circle, San Luis Obispo CA, 93405. San Luis Obispo County. John Cannon Mallon (1528 ETO Circle, San Luis Obispo CA, 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ John Cannon Mallon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-2123. 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. 11-21-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2529 (11/22/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as LUCID SKIES, 640 Dolliver St, Ste A, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Tonya Leigh Derose (165 Park Ave, Apt C, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tonya Leigh Derose. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-2223. 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. 11-22-28. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2530 (01/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as LAUREN OGDEN DRESSAGE, 2970 Templeton Rd, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Veritas Equestrian (2970 Templeton Rd, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Veritas Equestrian, Lauren Ogden, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-22-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 11-22-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2531 (01/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as TIM FORSTER EQUESTRIAN, 2970 Templeton Road, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Veritas Equestrian (2970 Templeton Road, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Veritas Equestrian, Timothy Forster, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-22-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 11-22-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2534 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as PRO SEAL, 425 S Elm St. #80, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel UC (425 S Elm St. #80, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Daniel UC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-22-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 11-22-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2538 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as AVIARY LAB, 1100 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jennifer B Lanier (3007 Arezzo Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jennifer B Lanier. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-27-23. 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. 11-27-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2540 (11/27/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as HICKS PENSION SERVICES, 555 Chorro St, Ste C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 . San Luis Obispo County. 401K Services Inc. (555 Chorro St, Ste C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A Corporation /s/ 401K Services, Inc., Michael Hicks, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11/27/23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 11-27-28. December 14, 21 & 28, 2023 and January 4, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2544 (12/27/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as GABBY RIVERA COACHING, 1694 Newport Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93443. San Luis Obispo County. Gabrielle Paulette Rivera (1694 Newport Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93443). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gabrielle Paulette Rivera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-27-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 11-27-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2545 (11/28/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as REVIVE THEN THRIVE, 785 Quintana Rd #618, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Revive Then Thrive Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc. (785 Quintana Rd #618, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Revive Then Thrive Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc., Hallelujah A Adams, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-28-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 11-28-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2547 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as PLATYPUS CAFE, 1901 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Skippers Brew Coffee House LLC. (1242 Monterey St, Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Skippers Brew Coffee House LLC, Karen Pike, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 11-28-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 11-28-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2548 (11/28/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as BE ATTUNED, INARA SOPHIA, 636 Avocet Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Karen Hatmaker (636 Avocet Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Karen Hatmaker. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-28-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 11-28-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2556 (12/13/18) New Filing The following person is doing business as MY DREAMS SPA AND MASSAGE, 3165 Broad Street, Suite 122, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Shengyue Tao (3062 Arezzo Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Shengyue Tao This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-29-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 1129-28. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2561 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BESO, 1050 Willow Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. SLO Taps, LLC (241 S Broadway St, Ste. 101, Orcutt, CA 93455). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ SLO Taps, LLC .,Wendy Ferdinandi, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 11-30-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 11-30-28. December 14, 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2562 (11/30/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as TORRESFAMILY SERVICES, 6180 Ontario Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, Lamberto Torres Duarte (6180 Ontario Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jennifer B Lanier. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-30-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 11-30-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2564 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CAL POLY PARTNERS, 1 Grand Avenue, Bldg 15, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407. San Luis Obispo County. Cal Poly Corporation (1 Grand Avenue, Bldg 15, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Cal Poly Corporation, Cody Vandorn, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-0123. 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. 12-01-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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FILE NO. 2023-2571 (12/01/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as OPTIMISTA COFFEE 22117 I Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Kyle Justin Coots. (22117 I Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual, Kyle Justin Coots. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 12-01-28. December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2575 (12/04/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as CAFE DEVILLE, 133 S Thompson Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Debilz & Family (120 Hazel Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Debliz & Family, Ben Debilzan, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-0423. 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. 12-04-28. December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2578 (12/04/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as LILY’S NAILS AND SPA 805, 148 Niblick Rd. Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Den Thi Nguyen. (637 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual, Den Thi Nguyen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-4-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 12-4-28. December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2579 (12/04/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as SAN LUIS OBISPO REALTY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 1601 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Shannon Blaney (857 Escuela Ct, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405), Gary Toll (198 El Portal, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A General Partnership, Shannon Blaney. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-04-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, O. Palma, Deputy. Exp. 12-04-28. December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2582 (12/05/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as FRIDA’S MEXICAN DELI, 869 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Alma Yadira Pineda. (1431 6th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual, Alma Yadira Pineda. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-5-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 12-5-28. December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2590 (10/26/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as PANKAYKS, 8873 Arcade Rd. Atascadero, CA 93422 San Luis Obispo County. Kalianna Lagomarsino (8873 Arcade Rd. Atascadero, CA 93422 ). This business is conducted by An Individual Kalianna Lagomarsino /s/ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-0523. 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. 12.05.28. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2598 (6/6/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION, 208 Cook Ct, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Trail Riders Association. (208 Cook Ct, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Central Coast Trail Riders Association, Hadley Osran, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-06-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 12-06-28. December 14, 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, 2004.

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FILE NO. 2023-2604 (11/01/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as JENNY MARA STUDIO, 30 Chuparrosa Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jennifer Mara Karp. (30 Chuparrosa Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual, Jennifer Mara Karp. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-6-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 12-6-28. December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2607 (10/25/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST GROUP, 1016 Trail View Pl., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Group, LLC. (1016 Trail View Pl., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ . Central Coast Group, LLC, Terese Toomey, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-07-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Exp. 1207-28. December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

FILE NO. 2023-2622 (12/08/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as ESSENTIAL MOBILITY, 358 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Essential Mobility, LLC. (58 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442).. This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Essential Mobility, LLC, James Sainsbury, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 11-30-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 12-08-28. December 14, 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

FILE NO. 2023-2650 (11/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as HAHA RAMEN & SUSHI, 1065 Olive Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 . San Luis Obispo County. DU Mao Inc. (1144 Walnut St., #16, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ DU Mao Inc., Qingguo Du, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-14-23. 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. 12-14-28. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

FILE NO. 2023-2626 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as AVILA TRAFFIC SAFETY, 8365 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 . San Luis Obispo County. Kellie Avila Construction Services, Inc. (7655 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A Corporation /s/ Kellie Avila Construction Services, Inc., Kellie Avila, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-08-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 12-08-23. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2526 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as PASO PEDIATRIC DENTAL AND ORTHODONTICS, 106 Gateway Center Drive, Suite D, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Vikram R. Tiku, DDS, Inc. (3221 S. Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Vikram R. Tiku, DDS, Inc., Vikram R. Tiku, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stilleto, Deputy. Exp. 11-21-28. December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

FILE NO. 2023-2611 (11/30/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as EVERYLYGROVE HOSPITALITY, 1232 Park St, Ste. 200, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Chateau Hospitality LLC (1232 Park St, Ste. 200, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Chateau Hospitality LLC., Aaron Graves, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 11-07-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 12-07-28. December 14, 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2611 (11/30/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE LANDING AT MORRO BAY, 780 Market Ave, Morro Bay CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Chateau Hospitality LLC (1232 Park St, Ste. 200, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Chateau Hospitality LLC., Aaron Graves, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 12-07-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 12-07-28. December 14, 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2612 (12/06/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as MIXED BAG SALES & MARKETING, MIXED BAG FISHING, 1345 Banneker Place, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Ernesto Andres Marlan. (1345 Banneker Place, Nipomo, CA 93444.). This business is conducted by An Individual, Ernesto Andres Marlan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-07-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-07-28. December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2614 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as A1 TREE GARL LLC, 1036 Mesa Rd. Nipomo, CA, 93444 San Luis Obispo County. A1 Tree Garl, LLC (1036 Mesa Rd. Nipomo, CA 93444 . This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ A1 Tree Garl, LLC., Keith Garl, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 12-07-23. 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. 12-07-28. December 14, 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

FILE NO. 2023-2631 (01/03/2000) New Filing The following person is doing business as EUFLORIA FLOWERS, 885 Mesa Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444 . San Luis Obispo County. Koch Mesa Nursery, Inc. (869 Mesa Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444 ). This business is conducted by A Corporation /s/ Koch Mesa Nursery, Inc., Andreas Koch, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-11-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 12-11-28. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

FILE NO. 2023-2660 (06/16/21) New Filing The following person is doing business as ELITE REAL ESTATE GROUP, 1527 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433 San Luis Obispo County. Paul Joseph Swack (113 Esparto Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Paul Joseph Swack. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-14-23. 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. 12.14.28. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2634 (12/11/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as RP PLUMBING, 1707 Manhattan Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Robert D Poirier II (1707 Manhattan Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/Robert D Poirier II This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-11-23. 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. 12.11.28. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

FILE NO. 2023-2670 (12/15/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as JUKEBOX DINER, 859 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93422 San Luis Obispo County. Ivet Brito (436 Yerba Buena St, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual Ivet Brito /s/ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-15-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 12-15-28. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2641 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BAKER STREET ELECTRIC, 2250 Paso Robles St., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Petrus Gerhadus Neethling (204 W Grand Ave., Unit N, Grover Beach, CA 93433. This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Petrus Gerhadus Neethling . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-12-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 12-12-28. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

FILE NO. 2023-2682 (12/01/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as JKR CONSULTING, 1655 Daldo Dr. #5308, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Joni K Roberts (1655 Daldo Dr. #5308, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joni K Roberts. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-19-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 12-19-28. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2023-2646 (12/12/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as CANVAS AND JOY, 88 Mariposa Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jennilee Angelica Chang (88 Mariposa Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jennilee Angelica Chang This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-13-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 12-13-28. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

FILE NO. 2023-4275 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as HOTWORX, 790 E Foothill Blvd, Ste 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 . San Luis Obispo County. KTR Fitness Inc (4384 E Ashlan Ave, Ste 107, Fresno, CA 93726). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ KTR Fitness Inc, Ryan Bray, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-23. 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. 11-14-28. December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV0727

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Amy Elizabeth Oliveira filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Amy Elizabeth Oliveira, to PROPOSED NAME: Amy Elizabeth James. 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: February 8, 2024, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D2, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 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: December 15, 2023 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court December 21, & 28, 2023, January 4 & 11, 202

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2023-2503 OLD FILE NO. 2023-1019

Local Church, 710 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 04/21/23. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Danielle N Borrelli (4615 San Ardo Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422), Luke A Pew (148 Rosewood Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93422). This business was conducted by An Unincorporated Association Other Than A Partnership, Daniele N Borrelli, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-1623. I 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. November 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CARL WEBER aka CARL EUGENE WEBER aka CARL E. WEBER DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0336 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CARL WEBER aka CARL EUGENE WEBER aka CARL E. WEBER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAVID JOHN BLACK In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVID JOHN BLACK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 16, 2024, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person 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 PO Box 3 Grover Beach, CA 93483 805-489-4111 December 7, 14, & 21, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2023-2416 OLD FILE NO. 2018-2901

BIVIN ADVISORS, 1640 Leah Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 12/31/18. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Josh Bivin (1640 Leah Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business was conducted by An Individual, Josh Bivin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-02-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By M. Stiletto, Deputy Clerk. December 14, 21, 28 2023 & January 4, 2024.

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CAROLAYNE HOLLEY DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0338

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JONATHAN CASTLE DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0333

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CAROLAYNE HOLLEY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TONDA HOLLEY DELAHOUSSAYE In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TONDA HOLLEY DELAHOUSSAYE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 16, 2024, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person 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.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JONATHAN CASTLE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DANIEL HOISMAN In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DANIEL HOISMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 9, 2024, 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: Guy W. Murray 255 N. Wilson St. (Mail: P.O. Box 180) Nipomo, CA 93444-0180 805-929-7150 December 14, 21, & 28, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2023-2539 OLD FILE NO. 2020-2368

HICKS PENSION SERVICES, 555 Chorro St, Ste C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 11/25/2020. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Hicks Pension Services (555 Chorro St, Ste C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business was conducted by A Corporation, Qualified Services, Inc., Michael Hicks, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-27-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By O. Palma, Deputy Clerk. December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

Attorney for Petitioner: Edward E. Attala 1502 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-543-1212 December 14, 21, & 28, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OFFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2023-2583 OLD FILE NO. 2023-2109

FRIDA’S MEXICAN DELI, 859 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 09/11/23. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Ivet Brito (680 Ventana Del Robles Ln, Templeton, CA 93465), Alma Yadira Pineda (1431 6th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402. This business was conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Alma Yadira Pineda. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-05-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By A.Trujillo, Deputy Clerk. December 14, 21 & 28, 2023 and January 4, 2024.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARGARITA P. DE LA CRUZ DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0343 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARGARITA P. DE LA CRUZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTINA RUGEBREGT In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHRISTINA RUGEBREGT 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: January 23, 2024, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: D4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a 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: Patrick Sparks 2649 Orville Ave. Cayucos, CA 93430 805-748-5491 December 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SUSAN KAYE LEAVENWORTH DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 23PR-0335 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SUSAN KAYE LEAVENWORTH A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KAYLA LEAVENWORTH In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KAYLA LEAVENWORTH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person 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: Martha B. Spalding, Attorney at Law 215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465 805-434-2138 December 7, 14, & 21, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2023-2645 OLD FILE NO. 2014-1112

MRG FORECLOSURE SERVICES, 864 Osos St Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 05/14/23. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Victoria Relva (864 Osos St Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business was conducted by A Corporation, MGR Capital Inc., Victoria Relva, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-13-23. I 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. December 21 & 28, 2023 & January 4, & 11, 2024.

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Notice pursuant to UCC Sec. 6105)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Notice is given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21701-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. “SuperStorage”, (formerly known as Local-Lockit) at 884 Farroll Rd. Grover Beach, CA 93433 will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after January 15th, 2024 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: Samuel Mendoza (20X8) Danielle Evans (40X8) Danielle Evans (10X10) Jerry A. Henkel (8X8) Ashley Saligan (10X5) Michael Kidd (24X8) Ellen Ramirez (24X8) Russell McConaghy (13X8) Russell McConaghy (15X8) Russell McConaghy (15X8) Steve Askew (20X8) Bobbie Dowdy (15X8) 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 December 29th, 2023 Auction by StorageTreasures. com Phone (855)722-8853 SuperStorage (805) 481-1010 Ad to run January 4th, and January 11th, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV0651

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Richard Allen Kline filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Richard Allen Kline to PROPOSED NAME: Richard John Hanna Assaley. 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: January 17, 2024, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D4, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 A copy of this Order to Show Cause 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: November 16, 2023 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court December 21 & 28 & January 5 & 11, 2024.

Escrow No: 155602-002575 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address of the seller are: KESHTGAR CORPORATION MORRO BAY, 4251 S. Higuera Street, Suite 800, San Luis Obispo 93401 Doing business as: Round Table Pizza (R00787) All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s) are: (if none, so state): NONE The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: 4251 S. Higuera Street, Suite 800, San Luis Obispo 93401 The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) are: D&amp;R MANAGEMENT &amp; OPERATIONS Inc., 41027 S. Glen Avenue, Coalinga, CA 93210 The assets being sold are generally described as: ALL INVENTORY, STOCK IN TRADE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL and are located at: 610 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Lennar Title, Inc., 7555 N. Palm Ave., Ste 210, Fresno, CA 93711 and the anticipated sale date is January 10, 2024. The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Lennar Title, Inc., Attn: Erica Osborne, 7555 N. Palm Ave., Ste 210, Fresno, CA 93711, Escrow No.: 155602-002575 and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be January 9, 2024, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. Dated: November 15, 2023 Buyer(s) D&amp;R MANAGEMENT &amp; OPERATIONS Inc. /S/ By: Guriqbal Dhaliwal President 12/21/23 CNS-3766955# NEW TIMES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV0653

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Kelly Elizabeth Stenger filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Kelly Elizabeth Stenger, to PROPOSED NAME: Maven Elizabeth Galbraith. 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: January 18, 2024, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D2, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 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: November 20, 2023 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

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(U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 17633 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: MARK’S HI-WAY 41 GAS & LIQUOR, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 1402 MISSION STREET SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 The Business is known as: MISSION MARKET LIQUOR & DELI The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: MISSION MARKET LIQUOR & DELI, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 1402 MISSION STREET SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: All stock in trade, fixtures, equipment and goodwill of certain LIQUOR STORE and located at: 1402 MISSION STREET SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 The kind of license to be transferred is: OFF-SALE GENERAL Number 21-565337 now issued for the premises located at: 1402 MISSION STREET SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $480,000.00, which consists of the following: Description Amount Cash $380,000.00 Checks $ Promissory Note $100,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The anticipated date of the sale/ transfer is February 3, 2024 at the office of Sepulveda Escrow Corporation at 10550 Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 105, Mission Hills, CA 91345. Dated: December 5, 2023 Transferee and Intended Transferee MISSION MARKET LIQUOR & DELI, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION By:/S/ RAMI ZAKOUR, Chief Executive Officer Transferor and Licensee MARK’S HI-WAY 41 GAS & LIQUOR, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION By:/S/ WISAM FARES MAIDA, Chief Financial Officer By:/S/ HIBA MAIDA, Secretary 12/21/23 CNS-3766743# NEW TIMES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV-0669

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Kimberly Dawn Lancaster and Justin Eric Van Fleet filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lilith Blake Van Fleet, to PROPOSED NAME: Lilia Blake Van Fleet. 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: January 24, 2024, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D4, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 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: November 21, 2023 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process-Public Participation in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Program Comment for Positive Train Control and Infrastructure. Union Pacific Railroad proposes to construct a communications pole with associated equipment at the following approximate locations throughout San Luis Obispo County, California within the existing railroad right-of-way: • Mile Post 200.21 – Latitude: 35.788843, Longitude: -120.729209; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 200.92 – Latitude: 35.780854, Longitude: -120.721688; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 201.3 – Latitude: 35.778005, Longitude: -120.715876; 15 ft. signal pole • Mile Post 201.77 – Latitude: 35.773831, Longitude: -120.709221; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 203.5 – Latitude: 35.752812, Longitude: -120.695442; 15 ft. signal pole • Mile Post 203.85 – Latitude: 35.749153, Longitude: -120.696194; 65 ft. monopole • Mile Post 206.13 – Latitude: 35.717185, Longitude: -120.694749; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 207.62 – Latitude: 35.696317, Longitude: -120.691873; 15 ft. signal pole • Mile Post 208.35 – Latitude: 35.686237, Longitude: -120.694317; 65 ft. monopole • Mile Post 210.6 – Latitude: 35.654505, Longitude: -120.694331; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 211.45 – Latitude: 35.643309, Longitude: -120.689554; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 211.95 – Latitude: 35.636074, Longitude: -120.689008; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 212.3 – Latitude: 35.630991, Longitude: -120.688365; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 212.51 – Latitude: 35.627973, Longitude: -120.687674; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 212.59 – Latitude: 35.626801, Longitude: -120.687663; 15 ft. signal pole • Mile Post 212.72 – Latitude: 35.624444, Longitude: -120.6875; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 213.19 – Latitude: 35.61809, Longitude: -120.687973; 15 ft. signal pole • Mile Post 214.95 – Latitude: 35.593253, Longitude: -120.692419; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 217.47 – Latitude: 35.559653, Longitude: -120.69545; 15 ft. signal pole • Mile Post 217.57 – Latitude: 35.558195, Longitude: -120.696165; 65 ft. monopole • Mile Post 218.58 – Latitude: 35.546299, Longitude: -120.706125; 65 ft. monopole • Mile Post 220.73 – Latitude: 35.523475, Longitude: -120.693892; 65 ft. monopole • Mile Post 222.62 – Latitude: 35.506353, Longitude: -120.666926; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 223.35 – Latitude: 35.499236, Longitude: -120.658899; 15 ft. signal pole • Mile Post 224.35 – Latitude: 35.489444, Longitude: -120.647778; 65 ft. monopole • Mile Post 226.75 – Latitude: 35.459976, Longitude: -120.627457; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 226.91 – Latitude: 35.458224, Longitude: -120.625586; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 228.3 – Latitude: 35.442724, Longitude: -120.610852; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 229.22 – Latitude: 35.43053, Longitude: -120.604246; 15 ft. signal pole • Mile Post 229.51 – Latitude: 35.426393, Longitude: -120.604136; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 230.03 – Latitude: 35.418807, Longitude: -120.604117; 15 ft. signal pole • Mile Post 230.76 – Latitude: 35.408067, Longitude: -120.60525; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 231.8 – Latitude: 35.393255, Longitude: -120.604586; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 231.98 – Latitude: 35.391393, Longitude: -120.606759; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 232.67 – Latitude: 35.385871, Longitude: -120.616906; 15 ft. signal pole • Mile Post 233.19 – Latitude: 35.383522, Longitude: -120.625624; 65 ft. monopole • Mile Post 235.7 – Latitude: 35.35548, Longitude: -120.636182; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 236.67 – Latitude: 35.340609, Longitude: -120.633684; 15 ft. signal pole

LEGAL NOTICES

• Pole 237.73 – Latitude: 35.328514, Longitude: -120.630418; 15 ft. signal pole • Mile Post 238.88 – Latitude: 35.323484, Longitude: -120.63332; 65 ft. monopole • Mile Post 240.1 – Latitude: 35.333009, Longitude: -120.650558; 65 ft. monopole • Mile Post 241.51 – Latitude: 35.33503, Longitude: -120.663591; 65 ft. monopole • Mile Post 242.65 – Latitude: 35.330017, Longitude: -120.678113; 65 ft. monopole • Mile Post 243.78 – Latitude: 35.329048, Longitude: -120.688274; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 244.95 – Latitude: 35.322094, Longitude: -120.682376; 15 ft. signal pole • Mile Post 245.9 – Latitude: 35.310725, Longitude: -120.672916; 65 ft. monopole • Pole 246.91 – Latitude: 35.298564, Longitude: -120.665982; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 247.18 – Latitude: 35.294956, Longitude: -120.664196; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 247.29 – Latitude: 35.293646, Longitude: -120.663042; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 248.11 – Latitude: 35.284034, Longitude: -120.654419; 15 ft. signal pole • Pole 248.62 – Latitude: 35.277404, Longitude: -120.653867; 15 ft. signal pole

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CVP0383

We respectfully request that parties interested in providing comment on the proposed undertaking relative to potential effects on cultural or historic properties should contact GSS, Inc., 3311 109th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322; Ph. (515) 331-2103, within 30 days of the date of this publication (GSS W23489-CA-67-90, 177-203). December 21, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2023-2554 OLD FILE NO. 2021-0367

Cambria Physical Therapy, 900 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 02/11/21. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Cambria Community Rehabilitation, Inc. (1266 Tamson, Cambria, CA 93428). This business was conducted by A Corporation /s/ Glenn Robert Baldwin, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-292023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By M. Katz, Deputy Clerk. December 7,14, 21 & 28, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV-0728

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Devon James Read filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Devon James Read, to PROPOSED NAME: Devon Read James. 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: February 8, 2024, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D4, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause 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: December 15, 2023 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court December 21, & 28, 2023, January 4 & 11, 202

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Maria Guadalupe Torres Campos AKA Guadalupe Torres Campos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Maria Guadalupe Torres Campos AKA Guadalupe Torres Campos, to PROPOSED NAME: Guadalupe Torres Campos. 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: January 31, 2024, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 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: December 15, 2023 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court December 21, & 28, 2023, January 4 & 11, 202

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV0673

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Christina Kaitlyn Fuess filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Christina Kaitlyn Fuess, to PROPOSED NAME: Christina Kaitlyn Dawson. 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: January 24, 2024, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D4, 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: November 28, 2023 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court December 14, 21, 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024.

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CVP0386

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Leah Ballestero-Nason filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aiyana Aziza Juanita Irene Young, to PROPOSED NAME: Aiyana Aziza Juanita Irene Ballestero-Nason. 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: January 31, 2024, 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: December 1, 2023 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

TSG No.: 8783901 TS No.: CA2300288642 APN: 023-111-012 Property Address: 740 WALES ROAD CAMBRIA, CA 93428-5441 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/01/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/06/2024 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/07/2013, as Instrument No. 2013026267, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of California. Executed by: WILLIAM H. PAULING, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 023-111-012 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 740 WALES ROAD, CAMBRIA, CA 93428-5441 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 423,029.28. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned

LEGAL NOTICES caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2300288642 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916)939-0772, or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2300288642 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0444483 To: NEW TIMES 12/21/2023, 12/28/2023, 01/04/2024

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NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 661 OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY

NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE Ordinance extending the COUNTY’s local standards and procedures for the design, site development, and operation of emergency shelters at public facilities On December 12, 2023, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 3502 wherein it extended local standards and procedures for the design, site development, and operation of emergency shelters at public facilities. AYES:

Supervisors Dawn Ortiz-Legg, Bruce Gibson, Jimmy Paulding, Debbie Arnold and Chairperson John Peschong

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, at the regular meeting of the City Council held on December 12, 2023 which was continued to December 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. held in the Veterans Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California, the City Council of the City of Morro Bay adopted Ordinance No. 661, for adoption of Objective Design Standards for inclusion as Chapter 17.31 of the Morro Bay Municipal Code, “Residential and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards,” and further to be an amendment to the 2022 Zoning Code with a finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. A certified copy of the full text of the adopted ordinance is available on the City’s website at www.morrobayca.gov, and upon request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (805) 772-6205. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Recused:

Wixom, Barton, Edwards, Ford, Landrum None None None None

/s/ Dana Swanson City Clerk Dated:

Certified copies of the full text of the ordinance may be purchased at reproduction cost or reviewed without charge in the San Luis Obispo County Administrative Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D430, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, or on the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov. DATED: December 15, 2023 REBECCA CAMPBELL, Acting County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of The Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk December 21, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, at the regular meeting of the City Council held on December 12, 2023 which was continued to December 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. held in the Veterans Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California, the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, introduced for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 665, adding Chapter 8.26 to Title 8 of the Morro Bay Municipal Code Regulating Camping and Storage of Personal Property on Public Property to Mitigate Harm to Public Health, Safety and Welfare. A certified copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance is available for public review on the City’s website at www.morrobayca.gov, and upon request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (805) 772-6205. The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 665 at the regularly scheduled meeting of January 9, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California and via teleconference. /s/ Dana Swanson City Clerk Dated: December 14, 2023

December 14, 2023

Publish: December 21, 2023

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 666 OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY

NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 662 OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, at the regular meeting of the City Council held on December 12, 2023 which was continued to December 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. held in the Veterans Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California, the City Council of the City of Morro Bay adopted Ordinance No. 662, amending the 2022 Zoning Code/Coastal Implementation Plan (IP) Title 17 (Zoning) and the Zoning Map which includes miscellaneous amendments to all of Division I and Division II and Chapters 17.23, 17.26, 17.27, 17.29, 17.30, 17.36, 17.38, 17.39, 17.42, 17.43, 17.44, 17.53, and 17.54 of the Morro Bay Municipal Code (MBMC).

A certified copy of the full text of the adopted ordinance is available on the City’s website at www.morrobayca.gov, and upon request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (805) 772-6205.

A certified copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance is available for public review on the City’s website at www.morrobayca.gov, and upon request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (805) 772-6205.

Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Recused:

Wixom, Barton, Edwards, Ford, Landrum None None None None

The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 666 at the regularly scheduled meeting of January 9, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California and via teleconference. /s/ Dana Swanson City Clerk

/s/ Dana Swanson City Clerk Dated: December 14, 2023

Dated: December 14, 2023

Publish:December 21, 2023

Publish: December 21, 2023

ABSTAINING: None The adopted ordinance extends the declaration of a shelter crisis in San Luis Obispo County and extends, for one additional year, the suspension and modification of local and state laws for the construction and operation of emergency shelters located on County owned or leased property.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 665 OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY

NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 663 OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, at the regular meeting of the City Council held on December 12, 2023 which was continued to December 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. held in the Veterans Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California, the City Council of the City of Morro Bay adopted Ordinance No. 663, amending Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code to add Chapter 8.15 pertaining to the Unauthorized Removal of Shopping Carts from Retail Establishments and to Facilitate Retrieval of Abandoned Shopping Carts. A certified copy of the full text of the adopted ordinance is available on the City’s website at www.morrobayca.gov, and upon request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (805) 772-6205. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Recused:

Wixom, Barton, Edwards, Ford, Landrum None None None None

/s/ Dana Swanson City Clerk Dated: December 14, 2023 Publish: December 21, 2023

NOTICE OF ADOPTED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 664 OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, at the regular meeting of the City Council held on December 12, 2023 which was continued to December 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. held in the Veterans Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California, the City Council of the City of Morro Bay adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 664, adding Chapter 8.26 to Title 8 of the Morro Bay Municipal Code Regulating Camping and Storage of Personal Property on Public Property to Mitigate Harm to Public Health, Safety and Welfare. A certified copy of the full text of the adopted ordinance is available on the City’s website at www.morrobayca.gov, and upon request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (805) 772-6205. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Recused:

Wixom, Barton, Edwards, Ford, Landrum None None None None

/s/ Dana Swanson City Clerk Dated: December 14, 2023 Publish: December 21, 2023

SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE HEARING The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to attend a public hearing on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings may be viewed remotely by joining the Zoom webinar via the details published on the cover of the agenda, on Government Access Channel 20, or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube. com/CityofSanLuisObispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to emailcouncil@slocity.org. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: • The City Council will hold a Public Hearing to introduce an Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 9.22 (Safety Enhancement Zones), Section 9.22.040, to designate an additional citywide safety enhancement period prior to, inclusive of, and after St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween. The Safety Enhancement Zone Ordinance, originally adopted by City Council in 2004, has been found to be a successful outreach and enforcement tool. For more information, contact Fred Mickel, Deputy Chief for the City’s Police Department at (805) 594-8048 or by email, fmickel@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 www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo. December 21, 2023

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Morro Bay Public Works Department MORRO BAY PARKING LOTS REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENTS Project No. 2022-MA01 Notice is hereby given by the Public Works Department and the City Clerk of the City of Morro Bay, California, in the City Clerk’s Office, 595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442, that the City will receive sealed bids for this formal project until 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 11th, 2024. Bids received after that time will be returned unopened. The bids shall be opened and read aloud by the City Clerk, on the above-specified date at or about 2:05 P.M. in an adjacent conference room accessible to the bidders and the public or in front of City Hall if dictated by current public health guidelines. Mailing and hand delivery address for bid proposals is: 595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 All bids shall be clearly marked, to prevent inadvertent opening by City mail management staff in advance of the bid opening, as: 2022-MA01 MORRO BAY PARKING LOTS REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENTS Scope of Work: General work description: The work shall include, but is not limited to, providing all tools, materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for upgrades to the parking lots indicated in the plans and specifications. The work includes but is not limited to demolition of existing asphalt concrete by means of grinding, grading, placing base and drainage rock materials, new asphalt concrete, new concrete flatwork, ADA improvements, and striping. All utilities not replaced will be protected in place including manholes and returned to their prior condition. The work will also include any required traffic control, signage, public notifications, stormwater control, shoring, formwork, and all other work necessary to render the infrastructure/facility complete and operational, as shown on the Project Plans and Specifications, as specified herein, and in accordance with City of Morro Bay Standard Specifications and Drawings, Caltrans Standard Specifications, and Greenbook with whichever is more restrictive applying if a conflict arises. The Contract Documents may be obtained for electronic download from ASAP Reprographics, www.asapreprographics.com. Bidders must register as an Official Plan Holder by contacting ASAP Reprographics and pay $25 (non-refundable) to download Contract Documents (including technical specifications and drawings) and be assured of receiving all addenda and plan revisions that may occur during the bidding process. Hard copies of the Contract Documents can be purchased by registered plan holders directly from ASAP Reprographics located at 365 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. The document holder list may be viewed online at www.asapreprographics.com. This notice and all other addenda are posted on the City’s website bid board at: www.morrobayca.gov/Bids If a bid is submitted by a Contractor who is not licensed with classification “A” license in accordance with the provisions of the California Contractors License Law, the Bidder’s Bond shall be forfeited as detailed in Section 8.2 of the Invitation to Bidders. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities, and make an award deemed in the best interest of the City. Postmarks and facsimiles are not acceptable. Bids shall be executed on the forms provided in the book of bidding documents and in accordance with the instructions contained therein. Bids submitted in any way other than on those projectspecific, City forms will not be accepted. Bid security, in an amount not less than 10 percent (10%) of the total bid dollar amount, is required to be submitted with each bid. The bid security shall be in the form of a bidder’s bond or a certified or cashier’s check drawn upon a responsible bank made payable to the City of Morro Bay and conditioned to be forfeited to the City in the event the bidder, if their bid is accepted, does not enter into a written contract within ten (10) days after the Notice To Proceed (NOP) is issued after the awarding of the contract. The bidder to whom the award is made will be required to furnish a payment bond and a faithful performance bond. Requests for information or clarification and any questions must be submitted IN WRITING and received in the Department of Public Works no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Requests may be submitted via e-mail addressed to: Austin Della – Senior Civil Engineer adella@morrobayca.gov Prevailing wages shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1770 and 1780 of the State of California Labor Code of the State of California and the Compliance Monitoring Unit or “CMU” within the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE). In addition, the following conditions apply: •

No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].

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No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

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This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations

If a pre-bid conference is held, prospective bidders are encouraged to walk through the proposed project sites. The objective of the walk through is to acquaint bidders with the site conditions. A pre-bid conference WILL NOT be held for this project. The Engineering Division has calculated an estimate of probable construction costs for this project. The City does not wish to publicize the engineer’s estimate of the project cost since this information may tend to influence the number and nature of bids received. However, for the bidder’s convenience, the City will publicize the engineer’s estimate for the base bid falls within a range of $200,000 to $250,000. The allotted time of construction for this project is SIXTY (60) WORKING DAYS. A WORKING DAY is every weekday, except legal holidays as defined in Section 1-2 T. of the Special Provisions. CITY OF MORRO BAY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – ENGINEERING DIVISION

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony on Unmet Transit Needs within the County of San Luis Obispo and its seven cities. The hearing will be held during the SLOCOG Board meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Unmet Transit Needs requests can also be submitted online, by phone, fax, email, mail, or in person by February 14, 2024. Submissions can be made online at slocog.org/transitneeds; by phone at (805) 597-8022; by fax at (805) 781-5703; by email at: unmet_needs@slocog.org; and by mail or in person at 1114 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. SLOCOG, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, is committed to providing special accommodations and translation services to those interested in participating in public hearings. Please note that a 48-hour notice is needed to honor your request. Call (805) 781-4219 to make arrangements. Visit www.slocog.org for the agenda and meeting details. This SLOCOG meeting will be held in person at the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, Katcho Achadjian Government Center San Luis Obispo County, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Members of the public may also submit written comments for this meeting by email or mail: Email: pio@slocog.org by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024. Mail to: Clerk of the Board, SLOCOG, 1114 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Mailed written comments must be received by SLOCOG no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024. December 21, 2023 & January 11, 2024

The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) will hold a Public Hearing on January 10, 2024, to receive public testimony on Amendment No. 10 to the 2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). The 2023 FTIP Amendment No. 10 consists of the following: 1) Avila Beach Drive at US 101 SB Ramps & Shell Beach Rd Intersection Imps. Increase FY2022/23 CMAQ CON funding by $4,681k. Total CON cost from $12,513k to $17,194k. Total project cost from $15,427k to $20,108k includes $2,913k prior monies. The FTIP is the region’s transportation programming document that contains a comprehensive listing of surface transportation projects that receive federal funds, are subject to a federally required action, or are regionally significant. Highways, streets, and local roads; public transit; and bicycle and pedestrian projects are included in the FTIP based on expected federal, state, and local funding (programmed and committed) over the next four years. The San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA), City of San Luis Obispo’s Transit Division (SLO Transit), and South County Transit (SoCo Transit) rely upon SLOCOG, as the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the region, to meet the public participation requirements for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Program of Projects. For additional information about the 2023 FTIP, go to: https://slocog.org/programs/funding-programming/ federal-transportation-improvement-program-ftip SLOCOG, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, is committed to providing special accommodations and translation services to those interested in participating in public hearings. Please note that a 48-hour notice is needed to honor your request. Call (805) 781-4219 to make arrangements. Visit www.slocog.org for the agenda and meeting details. This SLOCOG meeting will be held immediately following the Joint SLOCOG & RTA meeting that starts at 9:00 a.m. on January 10, 2024, at the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, Katcho Achadjian Government Center San Luis Obispo County, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

Eric Riddiough, PE City Engineer - City of Morro Bay, Public Works Department December 21 & 28, 2023

December 21, 2023

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CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO PROPOSERS PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 11, 2024 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows: 2 NEW 2023/2024 FORD EXPLORER XLT VEHICLES Each proposal shall be submitted on an annotated copy of the specifications. Each proposal shall specify completely each and every item as set forth in the specifications. Any and all exceptions to the original specification must be clearly stated in the proposal. Failure to set forth any exception shall be grounds for rejection of the proposal. Proposals not complying with this requirement will subject themselves to meeting specifications on delivered units regardless of cost differentials. All supportive pamphlets and brochures are to accompany the proposal. Proposal packages are available at the Public Works office located at 550 Frady Lane, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. A non-refundable fee of $10 per package will be charged. Electronic copies are available via email at no charge. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Benjamin Plumb at (805) 773-7057 or bplumb@pismobeach.org. ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK December 21 & 28, 2023

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO PROPOSERS PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 18, 2024 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows: ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR DIGESTER 1 DEMOLITION The City of Pismo Beach is requesting proposals from firms for professional engineering services for the Digester 1 Demolition Project. The City is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm or a joint venture of firms to prepare final design plans and all necessary construction documents for the removal of the existing Digester 1, associated piping and the adjacent heater building. The selected consultant will work closely with the City of Pismo Beach Public Works Department. Proposal packages may be obtained from the Public Works Department, Utilities Division, 550 Frady Lane, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 or by calling (805) 773-4656. Printed versions of this request for proposals are available for a non-refundable fee of $25 and PDF versions may be emailed at no charge by contacting Erin Olsen at eolsen@pismobeach.org. For specific questions regarding the proposal please call Billy Haas at (805) 773-7075 or email bhaas@pismobeach.org. ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK December 21 & 28, 2023

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

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

For more information, contact John DiNunzio at (805) 781-5764 or jdinunzio@slocog.org—or write to SLOCOG, 1114 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

Dated: 12/14/23

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF DECEMBER 12, 2023 01. Consent Agenda – Item Nos. 1-22 & Resolution (Res) Nos. 2023-328 thru 2023-335, approved as amended. 02. Public Comment Period – Items not on the agenda: C. Ellis; A. Seastrand; D. Durlesser; S. Salzar; D. Richford; S. Alder; Y. Korin; M. Maez & G. Kirkland: speak. No action taken. 03. 2024 appointments of Board members to various committees and commissions, approved. 04. Presentation on the County’s Retirement Plan re: the Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL), rec’d & filed. 05. Presentation on County imposed conditions of approval on land use permits requiring applicant/property owner indemnification of County, rec’d and filed. 06. Closed Session. Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation - potential cases: 4. Initiation of litigation - potential cases: 3. Pending Litigation: Existing Litigation re: D. Crowell, J. Griffin-Grisby, M. Ruiz, T. Sarabia v. Co. of SLO, et. al., SLO Co. Superior Court Case No. 21CV-0671. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator re: employee organizations: SLOPA; SLOCEA-T&C; DCCA; Sheriffs’ Mgmt; SLOCPPOA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCPMPOA; SLOCEA – PSSC; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees; SDSA; UDWA. Personnel: Consider Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of Acting County Administrative Officer (CAO) & Consider Public Employee Appointment for the Position of CAO. Open Session. Report out. 07. Hearing to present needs identified during community outreach & allow for public comment to establish funding priorities for allocating local, State & Federal funds towards affordable housing, homelessness, & community development, no action taken. 08. Ordinance No. 3502, extending the declaration of a shelter crisis by 1 year & extending the County’s local standards & procedures for the design, site development, & operation of emergency homeless shelters at public facilities, adopted. 09. Board Member Comments & Reports on Meetings, including a 5-0 motion to direct staff to return at the first meeting in January w/ an agenda item to submit a grant application to SLOCOG under the Community Betterments Grant Program Cycle 2 to obtain funding necessary to develop capital funding to leverage other state and federal grant opportunities to complete the scope of work identified as Near-Term Priority Improvements under the recently approved SLOCOG Oceano Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. MEETING ADJOURNED For more details, view meeting videos at: https://www. slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/ Clerk-of-the-Board/Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/Board-ofSupervisors-Meetings-and-Agendas.aspx Rebecca Campbell, Acting County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors December 21, 2023

ACCOUNT INFORMATION RELATED TO LOCAL AGENCY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES Notice Issue Date: December 21, 2023 Notice is hereby given that, as of the date noted above, the City of San Luis Obispo has made available to the public a draft report entitled: FY 2022-23 ANNUAL REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66001 (AB 1600) The notice is provided in accordance with Section 66006 (b)(2) of the California Government Code. The final report shall be considered by the City Council at the following public meeting: When: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Where: City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California The draft report is available online at https://www. slocity.org/government/department-directory/finance/ finance/infrastructure-financing. If you are unable to view the document online please contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@slocity.org or 805-781-7114 and one will be mailed to you. 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. The Council encourages public participation. Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format, which means participation is allowed both in-person and virtually through teleconference. Teleconference details may be found on the cover of the agenda, which will be published one week prior to the meeting. Meetings can be viewed remotely on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube Channel at http://youtube.slo.city. This notice was posted on December 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. on the City’s bulletin board, located in front of City Hall, published in The New Times newspaper, and on the City’s website https://www.slocity.org/services/how-do-i/ view/public-notices. For further information, interested persons may contact Brent Taylor, Financial Analyst, at (805) 781-7091 or btaylor@slocity.org. Teresa Purrington City Clerk December 21, 2023

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Subdivision Review Board WHEN Monday, January 8, 2024, 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 hearing to consider a request by Mathew and Michelle Bardsley for a Tentative Parcel Map (N-SUB2022-00032 / CO22-0037) to subdivide an existing 15.85-acre parcel into two parcels of 7.0 and 8.86 acres each for the purpose of sale and/or development. Proposed parcel 1 is currently vacant and will include a 16,000 square-foot building envelope that will encompass all future development and associated site improvements. Proposed parcel 2 is currently developed with an existing residential home; no additional development is proposed. An existing on-site domestic well will be shared. The applicant is requesting adjustments to the design criteria outlined within County Code Section 21.03.010. The proposed project is within the Residential Rural (RR) land use category and is located at 1173 Corbett Canyon Road, approximately 1.78 miles northeast of the Arroyo Grande City Limits. The site is within the San Luis Bay Inland Sub Area of the South County Planning Area Also, to be considered is the determination that this project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule Exemption. County File Number: N-SUB2022-00032 Supervisorial District: District 3 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 044-291-040 Date Accepted: 09/15/2023 WHERE The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Mason Denning, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at +1-805-781-1298. 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. Nicole Turner, Secretary Subdivision Review Board December 21, 2023

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

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Subdivision Review Board

WHEN Monday, January 8, 2024, 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 hearing to consider a request by Green Gate Farms for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (N-SUB2022-00048 / CO 22-0046) to subdivide an existing 133.5-acre parcel into two parcels of 78.9 acres and 54.6 acres for the purpose of consolidating the residential dwellings. The proposed project is within the Agriculture land use category and is located at 300 Green Gate Road, approximately 2.5 miles southeast of the City of San Luis Obispo. The site is in the San Luis Obispo Sub Area of the South County Planning Area. Also, to be considered is the determination that this project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule Exemption. County File Number: N-SUB2022-00048 Supervisorial District: District 3 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 044-161-009 Date Accepted: 12/11/2023 WHERE The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Mason Denning, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at +1-805-781-1298. 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. Nicole Turner, Secretary Subdivision Review Board December 21, 2023

WHAT A hearing to consider a request by Art Weldon for a second one-year time extension for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (SUB2015-00070) to allow the subdivision of an existing 177-acre parcel into two parcels of 80 and 97 (gross) acres. The proposed project includes widening and paving of approximately 2,430 linear feet of portions of a currently unpaved pathway into a driveway and the installation of new utility lines, water tank, and associated fixtures. The project would result in approximately 2.5 acres of site disturbance. The parcel is within the Rural Lands land use category and is located at 6226 Ontario Road, approximately 0.5 miles north of community of Avila Beach, in the San Luis Bay Inland Sub Area of the San Luis Obispo Planning Area. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was issued on September 24, 2020, for this project. The Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Subdivision Review Board on December 15, 2020. Mitigation measures were proposed to address Aesthetics, Biological Resources, and Geology & Soils and were included as conditions of approval. County File Number: N-EXT2023-00046 Supervisorial District: District 3 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 076-114-052 & 076 -241-016 Date Accepted: 11/30/2023 WHERE The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Dominic Dal Porto, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5136. 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. Nicole Turner, Secretary Subdivision Review Board December 21, 2023

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, January 25, 2024 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 Solene Vineyard LLC for a Conditional Use Permit (DRC2021-00025) to allow the phased development of a 27,248-squarefoot winery facility, including a 19,101-square-foot underground wine cave system with a 3,505-square-foot exterior covered work area and a 4,642-square-foot administration building and tasting room with 3,117 square feet of interior space and 1,525 square feet of exterior space. The winery would increase the annual case production from 5,000 cases per year to a maximum of 10,000 cases per year. The project includes a request for a modification of the County of San Luis Obispo Land Use Ordinance (LUO) Section 22.30.070.D.2.d(1) setback standards that require a 200-foot setback from each property line to allow the underground wine cave system to be set back 34 feet and 5 inches from the northern property line and the administration building and tasting room to be set back a minimum of 41 feet and 4 inches from the southern property line. The project would result in approximately 2.6 acres of ground disturbance on a 26.69-acre parcel including 14,900 cubic yards of cut and 12,200 cubic yards of fill, to be balanced on-site (difference accounts for 15% soil shrinkage). The project site is within the Agriculture (AG) land use category and is located at 2040 Niderer Road, approximately 4 miles west of the city of Paso Robles in the Adelaida subarea of the North County Planning Area. Also to be considered at the hearing will be adoption of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been issued on December 5, 2023, for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Tribal Cultural Resources, Utilities and Service Systems, and Mandatory Findings of Significance and are included as conditions of approval. County File Number: DRC2021-00025 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 040-041-008 Date Accepted: 08/30/2021 WHERE The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Holly Phipps, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600. 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 Commission December 21, 2023

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, January 25, 2024 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 Hearing to consider a request by Buffalo Management Group for a Conditional Use Permit (DRC2019-00241) to allow for the establishment of 2 acres of outdoor cannabis cultivation canopy, 0.5 acre of outdoor ancillary cannabis nursery, and ancillary transport of cannabis grown on-site on a 24-acre parcel. The project would result in approximately 3.66 acres of site disturbance, including 350 cubic yards of earthwork, to be balanced on-site. The project includes a request for the modification of the standards set forth in the County of San Luis Obispo Inland Land Use Ordinance (LUO) Section 22.40.050.D.3 to allow the outdoor cultivation area to be located 263 feet from the southern property line where 300 feet is required. The project is located within the Agriculture land use category, at 1793 Sutliff Road, approximately 1.4 miles southwest of the community of San Miguel, in the Salinas River Sub Area of the North County Planning Area. Also, to be considered at the hearing will be adoption of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been issued on December 8, 2023, for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address air quality, biological resources, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, utilities and service systems, and mandatory findings of significance, and are included as conditions of approval. The Environmental Document is available for public review at the Department of Planning and Building, at the below address. A copy of the Environmental Document is also available on the Planning and Building Department website at www.sloplanning.org. Anyone interested in commenting on the proposed Environmental Document should submit a written statement and/or speak at the public hearing. Comments will be accepted up until completion of the public hearing(s). County File Number: DRC2019-00241 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 027-153-068 Date Accepted: 07/02/2021 WHERE The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Elizabeth Moreno, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600. 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.

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(March 21-April 19): Aries educator Booker T. Washington advised us, “Do the common thing in an uncommon way.” That’s a useful motto for you in the coming months. If you carry out ordinary activities with flair, you will generate good fortune and attract excellent help. As you attend to details with conscientious enthusiasm, you will access your finest inner resources and exert constructive influences on the world around you. Be thorough and unique, persistent and imaginative, attentive and innovative. Adore your chores in 2024!

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): For hundreds of years, European nations stole land and resources from Indigenous people all over the world. Among the thefts were art, ritual objects, cultural treasures, and human skeletons. Museums in the West are still full of such plunder. But in recent years, some museums have begun to return the loot. Germany sent back hundreds of artifacts to Nigerian museums. France restored many objects to the African country of Benin. Let’s apply this scenario as a useful metaphor for you in 2024, Libra. Is there a part of your past that was hijacked? Your memories appropriated or denied? Your rightful belongings poached, or your authentic feelings infringed upon? It’s time for corrections and healing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus philosopher John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) was among the smartest people who ever lived. As is often the case with geniuses, he believed in the supreme value of liberty for all. He was a feminist long before that word existed. Like another genius, architect Frank Lloyd Wright, he thought that “individuality realized is the supreme attainment of the human soul, the mastermaster’s work of art. Individuality is sacred.” I nominate Mill to be a role model for you in 2024, Taurus. This could be a time when you reach unprecedented new heights and depths of unique selfexpression and liberation. PS: Here’s a quote from Mill: “Eccentricity has always abounded where strength of character has abounded; and the amount of eccentricity in a society has been proportional to the amount of genius, mental vigor, and moral courage which it contained.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotionally and spiritually, you will ripen at a robust rate in 2024. Your intelligence will mature into wisdom in surprising and gratifying ways. Harvesting rich lessons from long-smoldering confusions and long-simmering mysteries will be your specialty. PS: Some of you Geminis joke around and say you never want to grow up. But I hope you minimize that attitude in the coming months.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Indigenous people study the intelligence of animals and incorporate it into their own lives. If you’re game to do that in 2024, I suggest you choose elephants as a source of teaching and inspiration. Have fun studying and meditating on their ways! Here are a few facts to get you started. Problem-solving is one of their strengths. They are experts at learning how to get what they need and passing that knowledge on to their offspring. They seldom suffer from sickness, but if they do, they often selfmedicate with plants in their environment. Elder females are the knowledge keepers, retaining inner maps of where food, drink, and other resources are located.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Writer Janet Champ speaks about the joy of locating “the big wow, the big yesyesyes.” It happens when you find something or someone you regard as “better, greater, cuter, wiser, more wonderful than anything you have ever known.” I’ll be lavish and predict you will encounter a big wow and yesyesyes like this in 2024. Will you know what to do with it? Will you be able to keep it? Those possibilities are less certain, but I have high hopes for you. For best results, cultivate a vivid vision of how the big wow and big yesyesyes will benefit others as well as you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In 1916, most women in the world could not vote. Many men considered women to be inferior—lacking in courage and initiative. It was the Dark Ages! That summer, two sisters named Augusta and Adeline Van Buren rebelled against the stereotypes by riding their motorcycles across America. Roads were poor, rains were frequent, and police arrested them frequently for wearing men’s clothes. Male-dominated media derided them, with one newspaper criticizing their escape from “their proper roles as housewives.” I nominate them to be your role models in 2024, no matter what gender you are. It will be a favorable time to transcend conventional wisdom, override decaying traditions, and be a cheerful rebel.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I suggest we choose the brilliant Scorpio physicist and chemist Marie Curie (1867-1934) as your role model in 2024. She is the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different fields. She managed to pursue a rigorous scientific career while raising two children and having a fulfilling marriage. Being of service to humanity was a central life goal. She grew up in poverty and sometimes suffered from depression but worked hard to become the genius she aspired to be. May the spirit of Marie Curie inspire you, dear Scorpio, as you make dramatic progress in expressing your unique soul’s code.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In my fairy tale about your year ahead, I see you searching for treasure. It’s not a wild and wandering exploration, but a diligent, disciplined quest. You are well-organized about it, carefully gathering research and asking incisive questions. You ruminate on the possibilities with both your logical and intuitive faculties. You meditate on how you might make adjustments in yourself so as to become fully available for the riches you seek. Your gradual, incremental approach gives you strength. You draw inspiration from your sheer persistence and relentless inquiry. And it all pays off by the second half of 2024.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “All the things I really like to do are either illegal, immoral, or fattening,” quipped Capricorn author Alexander Woollcott (1887-1943). Since he was never arrested, I conclude he didn’t get to enjoy some of the activities he relished. Was he immoral? Not exactly, though he could be caustic. Offering his opinion about a famous pianist, he said, “There is absolutely nothing wrong with Oscar Levant that a miracle couldn’t fix.” The good news for you, Capricorn, is that 2024 will be mostly free of the problems Woollcott experienced. You will be offered an abundance of perfectly legal and moral enjoyments. They may sometimes be fattening, but so what?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Author Augusten Burroughs is a devoted urban dweller. He says, “When I get a craving for nature, I turn on TV’s Discovery Channel and watch bear-attack survivors recount their horror.” Martial arts master Morihei Ueshiba had a different perspective. “Mountains, rivers, plants, and trees should be your teachers,” he advised. “Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks.” I recommend Ueshiba’s approach to you in 2024, Aquarius—not Burroughs’. Here are my predictions: 1. You will have no dangerous encounters with nature. 2. You will learn more than ever from the wild world. 3. To the degree that you wander in the outdoors, your spiritual life will thrive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A study done at Union College in New York found that being fraternity members raised students’ future income by 36 percent, but lowered their grade point average by 0.25 points. Would you make a similar trade-off, Pisces? Would you pursue a path that made you more successful in one way but less successful in another? I suspect you will encounter unusual decisions like this in 2024. My job is not to advise you what to do, but to make you alert for the provocative riddles. ∆

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