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or this year’s issue of Health & Wellness, we decided to focus on outside-the-box approaches to healing. Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal writes about cupping therapy and its impact on sore muscles [14]; Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas HEALTH AND HEALING For this year’s annual chatted with a certified music Health and Wellness issue, we focus on less traditional practitioner about how her methods of dealing with tunes can help people going pain, inflammation, and the stress of intense medical through difficult medical procedures. procedures [16]; and Staff Writer Samantha Herrera spoke with residents involved in the local holistic healing community about the benefits of natural remedies [18].

Also this week, read about the response to SLO County finalizing a date to close its safe parking site [4], SLO Rep’s tribute to the ’60s [28], and what’s going on at Duncan Alley in SLO [34].

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Homeless union poised to file restraining order against SLO County

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In a Feb. 1 email to Prince, Ansolabehere listed a variety of reasons for site closure. Ansolabehere said that the safe parking site was never intended to be permanent; he cited a grand jury report that criticized the site; and he pointed to the county’s declaration last year to eventually shutter the site.

He added that site participants who signed up for the county’s Relocation Assistance Program would receive their $1,000 relocation assistance payment when they leave. The county expects to offer weekly on-site refuse disposal to help with cleanup and may be able to assist with some short-term relocation expenses like storage fees and vehicle repairs.

“The continuation of the parking program exposes your clients to unreasonable risks. They have had more than a full year to explore choices

he local chapter of the California Homeless Union returned to the SLO County Government Center prepared to take another legal action against officials.

During the Feb. 7 Board of Supervisors meeting, a small crowd of union members, who were current and former residents of the Oklahoma Avenue safe parking site, rallied outside against the county’s confirmation of the program’s March 18 sunset date. “[The union] is filing a temporary restraining order to prohibit the county of San Luis Obispo from closing their Oklahoma safe parking site,” civil rights attorney Andrea Henson said at the rally.

Sacramento-based Henson is now working with the union’s lead attorney, Anthony Prince, to represent the homeless union members in a federal lawsuit against SLO County and the nonprofit Community Action Partnership of SLO County (CAPSLO).

Hampered by a slew of problems ranging from overcrowding to stunted resource provision, the 2-year-old safe parking site faced criticism from many of its homeless participants who lived in vehicles on the vacant lot. The site population that reached 80 people at its peak now rests at two dozen, and the county stopped taking new participants last March.

On Feb. 2—after months of uncertainty about when the site would close—the SLO County Homeless Services Division announced its closure date. A Feb. 2 press release stated that 115 people had inhabited the program since it opened, with 67 who moved on to other housing solutions.

The homeless union alleged that the closure date was announced “in retaliation” to the lawsuit, which it filed in January. A temporary restraining order, according to Henson, would preserve the parking site as a haven for the existing residents despite its shortcomings.

“One of the positives of the safe parking site is that I’ve been able to hold down a job for three years, and I’m able to go to work knowing that my trailer is still on the site,” union member and lawsuit plaintiff Michael Maez said at the rally. “Otherwise, if we were out on the street, I’d go to work and wouldn’t know if my trailer had been towed and lose everything that I have, which has already happened before.”

Maez also advocated for the rights of homeless people living along SLO Creek. He and a handful of other unhoused union members said they hope that the lawsuit and the restraining order will compel the county to provide care and support to them.

Roughly 100 people live along the creek now, according to Jamie Arnold who was evicted from the safe parking site last month. She currently lives with her sister.

“I lived there [by the creek] for over 10 years.

It’s not just the people at safe parking, but we’re speaking for all those at the creek too,” she told New Times after the rally. “There’s harassment, they have

to move, all these people taking their stuff and their tents.”

The union hadn’t filed the temporary restraining order as of New Times’ press time. Prince told New Times on Feb. 7 that the attorneys were revising the motion to include final details.

But the county plans to fight back.

“The county intends on opposing any application for a temporary restraining order to force the county to operate the Oklahoma parking program beyond the March 18, 2024, permanent closure date,” Assistant County Counsel Jon Ansolabehere told New Times.

and options available to them including guaranteed space at 40 Prado which, despite your allegations, is a professionally run and safe facility,” Ansolabehere wrote in the email.

“The fact that your clients prefer not to live in a congregate setting does not entitle them to continue to live at Oklahoma parking, which suffers from numerous health and safety problems,” he continued. “And based on our conversations with CAPSLO staff and conversations with your clients, there are other options that they simply are choosing not to pursue.” ∆ —Bulbul Rajagopal

Cease and desist letter temporarily halts Paso’s downtown parking fees

comment but didn’t receive a reply before press time.

In November 2023, the Paso City Council voted to change the hourly parking rate downtown from free for the first two hours and $2 for every hour afterward to a flat rate of $1 an hour without any free hours. The city intended to roll out the changes in January 2024 but shifted course after complaints from residents and the realization that implementing the program would take longer than expected.

The cease and desist letter from Paso Robles resident Gary Lehrer claims that changes to the downtown parking program violated the Brown Act because they weren’t on the agenda for that November meeting. The council could not make a change, the letter states, only give direction to staff

to develop potential changes. Therefore, the only proper course of action, Lehrer said, would be to wait until the item is placed on the agenda so the public can make sufficient comments.

“I am not impugning the motives of the council, and there was no criminal intent,” Lehrer wrote.

“But under civil law, this was not permitted for the reasons cited about being in conformity with the Brown Act.” Lehrer told New Times on Feb. 7 that he was grateful that the letter had an impact.

“While I cannot comment more on the matter at the time, I am grateful the city took a look at this,” Lehrer said. “I researched it thoroughly, and this clearly needs to be addressed.”

—Adrian Vincent Rosas

Downtown Paso Robles visitors can expect to pay nothing to park after the city announced a pause to its parking program.

“The city has received a cease and desist letter regarding the modification to the paid parking program regarding violations of the Brown Act and other state laws,” Paso Robles City Attorney Elizabeth Hull said at the Feb.6 City Council meeting after a nearly hour-long closed session.

The city said that it would not charge for downtown parking nor issue citations until at least Feb. 20, pending further review and City Council action.

New Times reached out to the city for further

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NEW HELP The SLO County chapter of the California Homeless Union added a new member to its legal team: Sacramento-based civil rights lawyer Andrea Henson (center, at microphone).

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Strong winds topple trees, power lines across SLO County

San Luis Obispo County emergency services fielded hundreds of calls relating to downed trees and power lines during the recent storms, which dropped between 1 and 4 inches of rain across the county and brought wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour between Feb. 3 and 6.

On Feb. 4 around 9 a.m. winds reached 80 miles per hour on Falcon Road in Atascadero, according to the National Weather Service.

However, Arroyo Grande and Nipomo seemed to receive the brunt of the storm, dealing with downed power lines and semiflooded roads.

Nipomo resident Mia Supple told New Times that strong winds toppled a 70-yearold tree on her property on Feb. 4.

“My neighbor called me at work, and she said, ‘I have horrible news,’ and I just built this new house, and I was thinking, ‘Oh gosh, my tree fell on my house,’” Supple said. “It did end up falling, but it ended up going over my neighbor’s driveway and crushing her fence.”

Arroyo Grande Public Works Director and Assistant City Manager Bill Robeson told New Times that the city’s streets and public infrastructure sustained significant damage.

“On The Pike, 11 poles were damaged along with power and communication lines connected to those poles,” he said.

“On Sunday, city of Arroyo Grande Public Works crews removed a large eucalyptus in coordination with PG&E and cleared a large amount of debris from accessible areas of The Pike.”

On that same day, Feb. 4, Robeson said a tree on private property fell and damaged power and communication lines on Mason Street. He added that several property owners reported damaged roofs due to the strong winds.

“Although drainage inlet cleaning was completed prior to the storm, the winds caused large amounts of debris to accumulate,” he said on Feb. 6, adding that the Pike remained closed and PG&E crews continued working on restoring power early in the week.

According to PG&E’s Outage Center website, there were no outages reported in the area on Feb. 7.

SLO County Emergency Services Manager Scotty Jalbert told New Times that Lopez Drive had a small mudslide just east of Lopez Lake’s dam, but luckily the storms didn’t cause the dam to overflow.

“We only got about 2 inches of rain at most over the weekend,” he said. “We were expecting, as told by the weather service, that we would see anywhere from 3 to 7 inches of rain.”

In preparation for what was forecast to be a more powerful storm, Jalbert said that all emergency services increased the number of available resources and staff, although it wasn’t needed. While police and fire departments received hundreds of calls mostly relating to downed power lines, the county’s Office of Emergency Services didn’t receive nearly as many, with one call pertaining to a water rescue where everyone made it out safely.

“The Sheriff’s Office brought on extra deputies, Public Works put on extra road crews and staffed up their department operation center, the Fire Department staffed up their Urban Search and Rescue Team by adding rescue swimmers and adding six

additional fire engines over the weekend to help with rescues,” he said. “So we were ready, we were on as high of an alert as we could be.”

While high tide was projected along the coast, Jalbert said it wasn’t nearly as bad as they were expecting. However, in Avila Beach, three sailboats did wash ashore from an increased tide.

“We were told that we could see up to 20-foot waves and we did take some heavy waves, but it was nothing compared to what we saw a month ago,” he said of the high tides that pounded the coast in late December and early January. “Overall, the damage from that was very minimal.”

County Transportation Division Manager Joshua Roberts told New Times that the roads fared well during the storm, adding that his division also received more than 100 calls relating to downed trees but didn’t receive any relating to major damage to county roads, bridges, or culverts.

—Samantha Herrera

Meathead Movers files response to age discrimination claims

Meathead Movers—the San Luis Obispo moving company on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) radar for alleged age discriminatory practices—shot back at the federal agency’s complaints against it. “[The EEOC] has engaged in a years-long campaign to extract millions of dollars in ‘back wages’ from Defendant Meathead Movers Inc. that it knows the company has no ability to pay, on behalf of ‘victims’ that do not exist,” the company wrote on Feb. 1 in response to the EEOC’s September 2023 complaint. “The EEOC’s investigation was not prompted by a single complaint of age discrimination.”

The EEOC’s federal complaint claims that Meathead Movers intentionally hasn’t hired people age 40 and older since at least 2017.

Following an investigation that started that year, the EEOC presented Meathead Movers with a $15 million demand to settle the case. Failed attempts to reach a conciliation agreement escalated to litigation.

In the response to the complaint, Meathead Movers denied the bulk of the EEOC’s claims, saying that the job requires strenuous physical labor like continuous jogging; alleging an improper investigation; saying that the EEOC failed to include a description of the claimed wrongdoings; and highlighting the supposed lack of victims.

“For purposes of responding to the EEOC’s charge, Meathead Movers analyzed its application files and estimated that only 15 applicants appeared to be over the age of 40 and were not hired by Meathead Movers,” the response read. “These applicants were not chosen because they either requested salaries well above the average salary for the position, they were applying for a position that was not available (for example, they were applying for a driver position but Meathead Movers was hiring for laborers), or they did not pass the requisite background check.”

Specifically, the EEOC’s complaint references fragments of hiring notes written by a hiring official that said a candidate wasn’t a “good cultural fit because of her age.” Meathead’s response claimed that those notes were written by a former employee who had no hiring power.

Founder Aaron Steed told New Times on Feb. 6 that the company discontinued the practice of having employees meet the applicants and then share their feedback with the hiring manager.

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“The hiring manager has always been responsible for conducting the actual/formal interview and making the decisions on all hiring decisions,” Steed said. “At the time, this was a common practice for many high-growth and progressive companies.”

Nicole St. Germain, the EEOC’s lead outreach and education coordinator, told New Times on Feb. 7 that the agency initiated the investigation of its own accord.

“We noticed based upon how the website is and how their recruitment process was that it appeared discriminatory in nature,” she said.

She added that EEOC obtained the interview notes through that investigation, the details of which are confidential.

Cases centering on age discrimination are a focus of the EEOC’s strategic enforcement plan for 2024-28, according to St. Germain.

“From February 2023 until today, we’ve had 20 such cases in the public realm,” she said. “That means we’ve had lawsuits filed or we’ve had public resolutions about age discrimination, including one that our [Los Angeles] district resolved in December against Scripps Medical for $6.875 million.”

According to the latest EEOC data, the agency entered into 794 settlements in fiscal year 2022—the lowest number since fiscal year 2000, when it tallied 1,156 settlements.

The Los Angeles district that filed the lawsuit against Meathead Movers spans from Central California to San Diego and the border, including to central and southern Nevada, and also covering Hawaii, Guam, Wake Island, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

St. Germain said that the recruitment practices of Meathead Movers are carried out in a way that causes a chilling effect on those who may want to apply.

“Even though we did not have an individual who filed a complaint, and this was a directed charge against Meathead Movers, we have still found a number of victims in this case,” she said. “We’re constantly still looking for individuals who may have been affected not only by their hiring practice but also their recruitment practice.”

—Bulbul Rajagopal

Cambria considers changes to weedabatement policy enforcement

The Cambria Community Services District wants to strengthen its weed-abatement policy this year after 550 properties failed to meet last year’s deadline.

“2023’s fire season was spectacular in terms of how little was done by these 550 properties,” Cambria resident Donald Archer told New Times. “It’s a good step to see that it is even being discussed, and it’s the first step in making it a reality.”

During its Feb. 8 meeting, the Community Services District board members planned to discuss ways to clamp down on scofflaw property owners who do not clear their vegetation before fire season. Options include adopting stricter guidelines, higher fines for violators, and increased fees if the district has to step in to do the work.

According to a district staff report, if adopted, the new guidelines will move 2024’s weed abatement deadline from early fall to early summer without offering extensions to property owners.

In previous years, between 50 and 150 properties failed to comply with the deadlines, the staff report said. The district would then hire independent contractors to clear those parcels and send the bill to the

respective owners. However, district staff said that the large increase in noncompliant parcels during 2023 posed a problem.

Archer said that property owners would wait until the last minute and pay the district to clear their lots.

“This works fine and well until you bring a contractor in—who is expecting a smaller amount of properties like years past—and they all of a sudden have way more to clear,” Archer said.

Cambria was lucky, Archer said, that a September house fire didn’t spread “despite the number of noncompliant properties.”

“Residents like me are concerned that if the district does not act on these new policy changes we could be in big trouble again when the next fire season rolls around,” Archer said. “I don’t know who you can blame here for how long it’s taken to address these issues, but I am glad the district is taking the steps to give these weed regulations the teeth they need to be enforced.”

New Times didn’t hear back from district General Manager Matthew McElhenie or new Fire Chief Michael Burkey before press time.

—Adrian Vincent Rosas

Offshore wind farm development could take up to 15 years

It could take 12 to 15 years to fully develop the planned wind projects off the coast of Morro Bay, according to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).

“This will be a phased approach with four phases and each phase can last between one and five years,” BOEM Renewable Energy Specialist Matthew Blazek said during a Feb. 6 scoping meeting on the project. “It’s a long process for a potential wind farm.”

BOEM presented the project’s environmental impact statement during the online meeting and received public comment from residents, stakeholders, organizations, federal agencies, and tribal, state, and local governments.

Yelena Norwak, the executive director for the Oregon Trail Commission, asked BOEM why it’s so hard for community members to submit an alternative wind energy area map.

“This effort is actually productive and constructive. It achieves not only the objective to streamline the offshore wind energy development, but also to protect the environment,” she said.

In May 2022, the U.S. Department of Interior auctioned off the first California wind energy leasing areas off the coast of Humboldt and Morro Bay. The two areas were divided into five lease areas and auctioned off for a total of $757.1 million according to an Aug. 22, 2023, Morro Bay staff report. The wind energy areas are located roughly 20 miles offshore.

The project is expected to take between 12 and 15 years to complete, according to BOEM. According to BOEM’s environmental impact statement, offshore wind energy could impact air quality, animals, wetlands, coastal habitats, and commercial and recreational fishing.

“Project structures above the water could affect the visual character defining historic properties, properties of traditional religious and cultural significance, and recreational and tourism areas,” the study states.

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News said. “Companies have been meeting with local tribes and agencies, like the California traffic, land-based radar services, cables, and Coastal Commission, to outline the various scientific surveys.” types of surveys and equipment that could Groups such as Save the Whales in be used to obtain information on their Salinas argue that wind farm projects respective leases.” bring a lot more harm to the environment Joseph Street, senior environmental than reported by BOEM. It claims that the scientist for the California Coastal structures themselves will harm whales and Commission, told New Times that their dependence on sonar. low-energy sonar is used routinely in “Many forms of aquatic marine life have oceanographic research and fishing, evolved to be highly dependent on sound because vision underwater is only useful and available data indicates it has few for perceiving very short distances. Many environmental impacts. forms of aquatic ocean life are only able “But low-energy sonar surveys occurring to understand, perceive, or ‘image’ their on a large scale could have some potential environment using sound,” Save the Whales’ to disrupt marine mammals and sea turtles website states. if appropriate precautions aren’t taken, BOEM and the National Oceanic and so federal and state agencies—including Atmospheric Association’s fisheries division the Coastal Commission—are requiring have focused on whether protection measures like sounds expected to be the use of marine mammal generated by offshore wind monitors and safeactivity would be loud Send any news shutdown zones, to avoid enough to cause permanent or story tips to and minimize impacts to hearing losses, Save the news@newtimesslo.com. marine life,” he said.

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—Samantha Herrera “The scope is so narrow that it will not be able to capture the Correction environmental effects of this project that are • In the Feb. 1 article, “Paso Robles delays reasonably likely to occur,” the group states. downtown parking program changes,” New John Romero, public affairs officer for Times incorrectly attributed Clive Pinder’s BOEM, told New Times that sonar surveys statement about why Paso Robles’ downtown haven’t started yet for the Morro Bay wind parking program was under review. Pinder farm project. said that residents claimed the city’s new “Currently there are no survey activities parking program potentially didn’t abide by occurring on the three federal offshore wind leases off San Luis Obispo County,” he state vehicle codes. We regret the error. ∆ NEWS from page 6

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tarting Feb. 10, beavers will have “This will pay for the panels, a mural we more eyes on them as the SLO have coming to the Charles Paddock Zoo that Beaver Brigade and the Atascadero we will unveil on Earth Day, and educational City Council team up to celebrate their tours,” she said. “We offer two a month to contributions to California’s ecosystem. the community for free, and we offer those in Beginning at 9 a.m. at the De Anza Spanish and are wheelchair accessible as well.”

Trailhead in front of the Atascadero Field trips are also offered for a variety of wastewater treatment facility, the Central local schools, and Taub said so far schools in Coast organization will unveil a new Oceano and Atascadero are on the calendar. interpretive panel.

Coming out and hearing about beavers is a SLO Beaver Brigade Executive Director great way to learn about California’s natural Audrey Taub told New Times that two new ecosystems, Taub said. interpretive panels and kiosks along the “Beavers are rodents, and they eat woody Juan Bautista De Anza Trail will display materials, tree bark, and herbaceous plants,” information on beaver habits. she said. “Beavers create habitat for fish, and “One panel will focus on the habitat that there’s been this long saying that beavers beavers create. They build dams and they actually taught salmon to jump because they create wetlands that store a lot of water on had to learn to jump over beaver dams and the landscape and create very biodiverse make their way into the ocean.” habitats,” she said. “Lots of birds, frogs, and Taub said that on the Central Coast, beavers turtles find their homes there. The other and steelhead trout have evolved together for panel focuses on fire and groundwater many years because steelhead trout can safely storage and how beaver dams are known to mature behind a beaver pond and swim out to store 10 times more water in the ground than the ocean in spring to continue their life cycle. on the surface.”

“I come across some Taub said these wetlands are a old-timers in the area, refuge for the local animals and and they talk about serve as firebreaks for cities and how they used to catch Send business towns along the Salinas River.

26-inch steelheads in and nonprofit information to To help fund these new the Atascadero Creek strokes@newtimesslo.com. interpretive panels, Taub said and the Salinas River SLO Beaver Brigade received and it’s really from a a Whale Tail Grant of a little breakdown of all these more than $40,000 from the California hydraulic functions that beavers provide,” Coastal Commission. she said. “They build a dam that slows down

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release from Newsom’s office.

Since the spotlight on beavers is new, Peter Tira from California Fish and Wildlife told New Times that the state doesn’t have beaver stats.

“We actually don’t have population numbers for beavers or most other species in California,” he said. “But beavers are very prolific and very widespread throughout the state. They’re healthy and overall doing a great job.”

DAM IT Beaver dams store more water in the ground than Now the state will be using on the surface creating wetland homes for birds, frogs, beavers to help restore rivers, and other animals. On Feb. 10, the SLO Beaver Brigade is celebrating the semiaquatic rodent in Atascadero.

Taub said. From the most northern part of the state to the the water and gives it time to sink into the most southern, beavers will be released into groundwater. Oftentimes in North County, the wild to help create healthy ecosystems. the Salinas River will run dry on the surface “Beavers mate for life and they have one and continue flowing under[ground] except litter every year. The young usually stay with where the beavers are.” their parents for around three years and the family is very communal, they all work Over the past three years, researchers together,” she said. “So, to have a successful studying beavers in the Salinas River found relocation and river restoration, they need to that in periods of drought, beaver habitat maintained wetness and actually got greener, capture and release the whole family.” showing zero signs of drought, Taub said.

However, acknowledging the benefits Fast fact beavers give to California’s ecosystem is a • The Oceano Seabreeze Market is new movement, Taub said. Prior to last year, coming to the Oceano Depot on Feb. 11 from when Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the noon to 5 p.m. The market will host a variety beaver restoration project, it was legal to of booths, such as homemade chocolates exterminate beavers. from Momobean Chocolates and jewelry Phase one of the beaver restoration project from Imagination. Admission is free, and reintroduced a family of beavers into the wild parking will be available at the Oceano on ancestral lands of the Mountain Maidu Community Services District. ∆ people in Plumas County. That was the first time beavers have been reintroduced in the wild Reach Staff Writer Samantha Herrera at sherrera@newtimesslo.com. in 75 years, according to a Dec. 13, 2023, press

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BY JEAN’NE BLACKWELL

A right to clean air, water, soil PFAS is just the most recent example of a government that allows companies to put profit over safety

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n the article “Chemical conundrum” (Feb. 1), all I see is a lot of passing the buck, lawyers getting rich from all the suing going on, delays, more delays, misdirection, and no recognized authority ready, willing, and able to take charge of this screwed up mess and make it right. It could all have been avoided if enforcement of manufacturing and safety laws were followed.

The manufacturers knew before the 1970s what the effects of PFAS could be on people, places, and things, without a doubt.

How could they not? So, what happened?

Regulators in charge of verifying and certifying the safety of these products failed to do their job and allowed them to go to market cloaked in secrecy. Lawmakers looked the other way. That’s their job.

It seems as a nation, we have perfected the art of escaping and avoiding responsibilities for wrongdoing and relish pimping out our principles and ethics as something to be proud of. We act not from a position of prevention and protection with an abundance of caution because of a deep

abiding love and respect for ourselves and each other, but rather, we act out of a deep, disdain and resentment for any rules and laws that threaten the bottom line.

Regulating PFAS diminishes profits.

Our representatives and our leaders regard people and the environment as a bother and inconvenience to be dismissed and ignored at all costs. PFAS is just the tip of the iceberg. How long do we have to live with the consequences of this travesty?

Remember Hinkley, where PG&E dumped chromium 6 into the local water supplies with permission and knowledge of the local, state, and federal officials? Convictions and suing for damages didn’t fix it. At least not in a timely lifesaving manner. Thirty-one years later, and they are still working on cleaning it up. Prevention is the cure. What about Flint, Michigan? Still not safe.

What about the Arroyo Grande oil field? Are they dumping chemicals into the aquifer? Who knows? The Board of Supervisors never required Sentinel Peak get the EPA-mandated Underground Injection

counts of manslaughter for the Camp Fire in 2018. The utility company has been blamed for dozens of wildfires due to improperly maintained infrastructure. Putting a dying Control permit to dump hazardous waste industry on a lifeline defies reason and into our backyard. Which means we don’t common sense. And yes, it is criminal. know what they are dumping or where.

None of this makes any sense from a moral Elected unsupervised officials granted and ethical perspective. Killing ourselves and the industrial complexes dispensation our living, breathing environment for what? from compliance with health and safety For nothing. Is it worth it? What do we do regulations for our protection and benefit. when lawmakers break the law? We have a Self-regulation is official permission to use right to clean air, water, and soil and to be and abuse safety and health guidelines. safe in our backyard, and our elected officials What about Diablo? There is enough have a duty and responsibility to provide it. evidence to show that Doing the right thing is extended operation of not an option. It is the only Diablo Canyon is not thing. needed to keep the lights It is our job as lawon! The once-through Send us your abiding, peace-loving cooling system at Diablo views and opinion to citizens, friends, and letters@newtimesslo.com.

Canyon violates federal law. neighbors to make sure our The facility circulates 2.5 elected officials understand billion gallons of seawater that we take our rights very throughout its cooling system each day. seriously and expect nothing less from them.

The water released back into the ocean is It’s easy to do when your heart is in the right 20 degrees warmer. It annually sucks in and place. And just for the record: “The safety of kills more than 1 billion fish in their early life the people is the supreme law.” ∆ stages. The State Water Resources Control Board has allowed several waivers to the Jean’ne Blackwell writes to New Times Clean Water Act by permitting the continued from San Luis Obispo. Write a response for publication and email it to letters@ operation of Diablo Canyon. PG&E is a newtimesslo.com. convicted felon—it pleaded guilty to 84

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LETTERS We shouldn’t be obligated to hand out free rides

I want to commend Kathi Mendes Gulley for having the guts to write her editorial, “Lost faith,” in the Feb. 1 edition of your paper. She is expressing exactly what so many of us believe, but most are afraid to say. Kathi is telling the truth. Will unlimited billions in taxpayer dollars funneled into the Homeless Industrial Complex take care of the problem?

I don’t think so. It’s going to take leaders with a backbone at all levels of government and nonprofits to be honest about this issue.

Like Kathi, I feel compassionate about my neighbors who are unable to take care of themselves and will help them out. But, for those homeless that should have some skin in the game, the hardworking taxpayers trying to survive in this state shouldn’t be obligated to give them a free ride.

Paul C. Hertel Arroyo Grande

Homelessness solutions require focusing on areas of broad agreement

Most people can broadly agree on a few things about the homeless. It is distressing to see them. They make an awful mess. Some of them are dangerous. They devalue our cities and neighborhoods. They reduce our collective quality of life.

Beyond these areas of broad agreement opinions diverge. Consensus is lost.

Possibilities are limited. So let us focus on the areas of broad agreement.

The homeless problem is going to be fixed, at least within the context of that broad agreement. People are simply not going to put up with this dysfunction forever.

Red state governors often like to brag that they don’t have a homeless problem. This is often true because they throw the poor into prison. A couple of minor thefts and an outof-control campfire, and it’s three strikes,

you’re out. Society gets to pay $60,000 a year for your upkeep and you, the homeless, get to be terrorized by hardened psychopaths.

This is a seriously shitty solution to the homeless problem. Nonetheless, it is an option. One that will be chosen by voters sooner or later, if the left does not present a solution first.

Of course, the left does have a solution: homes. With working plumbing, electricity, fire alarms, and all of that. The problem is that this solution is not within our broad consensus. Whether it makes sense morally or fiscally or any other way, the majority of people are not prepared to pay for that. They would be much more enthused to pay for prisons.

So where does this leave us?

If you look at societies across the globe with large numbers of poor, you discover shanty towns. These are shotgun shacks, sheds, and lean-tos, often with dirt floors, no running water, or sanitation, or any of the rest of it. It is an enclosed shelter where the poor may sleep and keep their meager belongings indoors.

Such dwellings can be very easily made from old shipping containers. Two dwellings of 8-by-10 feet can be created for less than $2,000. These dwellings are compact, can be painted in natural colors, and can be put in the places the homeless currently live. In this case, they’d even have a solid floor.

This is not the wonderful liberal, progressive solution that many of us have dreamed of. However, if I am ever homeless, and the choice is between me sleeping inside one of these safe, secure, dry containers, or being brutalized by my convicted murderer roommate in a jail cell somewhere, please let me live in the container.

The time is fast running out for perfect solutions. The voting population is fed up with the problem. Sooner or later, they’re going to replace those of us who want compassionate solutions with those who will

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favor brutal solutions. Before that happens, can we please try to alleviate this problem in the reasonably humane way that is working all over the rest of the world?

Sean R. Shealy San Luis Obispo

Mental health is where we should start with homelessness

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I also, for the third time, volunteered for the federally mandated “Point-in-Time” homeless count that occurs every two years.

This survey was just completed a couple of weeks ago. The results of the January 2022 point in time count showed that since 2020, the state’s homeless population had increased by about 6 percent, compared to 0.4 percent in the rest of the country. The visible unsheltered population increased 2 percent from 2020 to 2022.

So, are we all frustrated? I believe all parties, society as a whole, and the homeless are frustrated. It’s the perspective and opposite gaze across the “looking glass” that causes the abject frustration.

I know I am frustrated beyond belief.

But my problem is that “I am a fixer.” With all the discussions I have had with friends and co-workers, it comes back to the same realization. I do not have a good plan or idea to “fix” this. I do not believe anyone has.

Why? Because of the mental health aspect that is at the center of this issue. COVID-19 just added one more inflection point. The base needed mental health care is not there, not funded to even minimal levels. The mental health epidemic spurs problems in addiction. The term “self-medicating” is frequently used.

Again, these are my opinions, I am not a professional in this sector of our society. I am not arguing with Kathi Mendes Gulley’s opinion or her eloquent notes on frustration.

I am just trying to open other perspectives.

In California alone, as of 2023, there were more than 180,000 people who were considered homeless. This population has a much higher percentage of mental illness than our base population.

Do we ignore them and force them to do … what? Do we set up walled camps? Forced medications? That has been tried in the past.

As you can see, it did not solve the issue.

So, what are you going to do? They are our neighbors, our family, friends, and just local humans. We are the most affluent country in the world. We have the best economy. We have a social norm to help others around us.

We live in an amazing area, full of beauty and opportunities. I love the people of our county. We are a good, friendly, local society that cares about neighbors.

According to past reports, the homeless are not roving bands that move around sucking up resources. Most are currently living within 4.2 miles from where they consider home.

They are our neighbors.

Scott Pickford San Luis Obispo

America doesn’t need to start over; it just needs tweaks

I have never understood the MAGA movement. Make America great again?

America has always been great. I should know. I have been to at least 50 countries and all 50 states. While America may need to be tweaked once in a while as democracy is dynamic, she does not need to be destroyed, as Trump and the GOP want to do, only to start over.

We solved the problem of bowing down to the king in the 1770s, and I am not about to bow down to someone who wants to be a king or dictator. The reason so many people want to come to America is because of its greatness. She has provided freedom and opportunity for so many and continues to

do so. We have shown our strength when necessary and kindness to so many all over the world.

Keep our democratic republic. America has done so well for way more than 200 years with that system because it works.

Rick Tibben Nipomo

Susan Funk has my vote for SLO County’s 5th District

San Luis Obispo County needs new, real leadership, not a hand-picked successor for the current contentious supervisor from District 5.

Susan Funk is a successful businesswoman and two-term Atascadero City Council member with a master’s degree in public administration from Stanford University.

And, yes, she fully supports law enforcement and all first responders; helped formulate the new county plan to address homelessness, and knows how to balance a budget.

We need Susan Funk’s fair, impartial, nonideological leadership to work with all parties to get things done at the county level as she’s done in Atascadero.

Eric Michielssen Santa Margarita

The Oceano beach death is on the ODSVRA

On Jan. 10, 2024, a man was found dead on the beach at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (ODSVRA) by State Parks rangers. The next day his car was found in the ocean. On Jan. 11, New Times published a letter by Oceano resident Mary Martin: “State Parks take risks in Oceano.”

What else should I add? State Parks allowed people with their cars, trucks, and recreational vehicles to drive on Oceano Beach, cross the Arroyo Grande Creek, and camp during a bad weather alert and king tides. To be sure, State Parks had positioned a sign waring about the hazardous conditions, telling people to drive on the beach at their own risk.

Does the warning absolve State Parks of this death? No! This man took the risk because the beach was open. If it had been closed to vehicles, he would not have died. Other state parks and trails close when conditions are bad.

But not Oceano beach. Our beach is where people are left on their own and die because it is managed by the Off- Highway Vehicle Division of State Parks. As Mary Martin said: The fox is guarding the hens.

The ODSVRA is such a burden on our community and, legally, it doesn’t even include the beach, but its users feel entitled to drive on it to get there. This death is on the ODSVRA. No wonder its management kept it hidden for so long. Close the ODSVRA now!

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lright, SLO County, are you ready for another two dozen unhoused folks to hit the streets or the creeks?

Because they’re coming, one way or another … or maybe not yet. Who knows? We live in litigation nation, baby!

What’s certain is that after months of threats, the county has finally promised to close the Oklahoma Avenue safe parking site on March 18, ejecting—as described in a lawsuit brought against the county—“some two dozen mostly elderly persons with disabilities.” The lawsuit alleges the county also plans to “confiscate their mostly nonworking vehicles.” Really? That seems extra mean!

Let’s face it. Our homeless problem is like an unsolvable hot potato that’s once again being tossed back and forth, and it’s now landed back in the county’s lap by lawsuitbringer the SLO County chapter of the California Homeless Union that held a Feb. 6 rally outside the county Government Center to protest the March 18 exit date, which they argue was set as retaliation against the federal lawsuit they filed. Get all that? Now the Homeless Union and its attorneys, Anthony Prince and Andrea Henson, say they’re going to file a temporary restraining order to stop the county from closing the site.

According to Henson, it’s part of the county’s ongoing attempt at criminalizing being homeless and living in your vehicle:

“You cannot live ... sleep ... and keep bedding in your vehicle or you could face prosecution.

So it’s important the site remains open because it’s a safe haven.”

Assistant County Counsel Jon Ansolabehere said the county will fight the restraining order, and he shared the email he sent to Prince outlining the reasons why the county argues enough is enough when it comes to Oklahoma Avenue, pointing out it was never meant to be permanent, the site can’t provide health and safety to its residents, that the residents have been told for almost a year they needed to move and find alternative housing, and that the residents haven’t availed themselves of offered help to relocate.

Ansolabehere also wrote Prince, “Your interactions with county staff have been rude, disrespectful, and accusatory. Just the other week, in a rude and derogatory manner, you flippantly accused county staff of depriving disabled seniors of their property when all the staff member was trying to do was to facilitate relocation of your client’s RV for safe keeping.”

The lawsuit argues that one of the options the county has suggested for relocation, 40 Prado Homeless Services Center, is “not a safe place to go,” but Ansolabehere scolded Prince for the assertion: “Despite your allegations,” 40 Prado “is a professionally run and safe facility. The fact that your clients prefer not to live in a congregate setting does

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because of the headache of the parking/ not entitle them to forgetting to pay and getting an expensive continue to live at ticket,” resident Kyle Wilson said in the survey.

Oklahoma parking, “The city is eager to give out parking which suffers from tickets,” another resident responded. “Fewer numerous health and locals are using downtown; downtown safety problems.” parking should be free for taxpaying residents, What’s for dinner? and the parking ticket is way too high.”

Hot potatoes. Who In its wisdom, Paso decided to “fix” the wants one? problem by taking away free parking altogether Speaking of parking, it’s nice to know the and just making everyone pay $1 an hour.

Shitty of … er, I mean the city of San Luis Guess how that went over with city residents?

Obispo isn’t the only community with an Yeah, like a certain hydrogen-filled blimp. effed-up parking system that caused a huge Well, tap those brakes everyone, because free public backlash. Paso Robles has also proven parking is back in Paso Robles … for now. Paso itself tone deaf and foolhardy when it comes resident Gary Lehrer sent a “cease and desist” to paid parking. letter to the city, calling the change illegal in When it began making people pay to part due to Brown Act violations. You can’t just park, Paso’s program allowed two hours of go around changing rates willy-nilly without free parking before they started charging … public input, man! So, because there’s a real provided you registered your vehicle with the city’s parking system. After the two threat they’re about to get their asses sued, Paso free hours, it charged $2 for each additional decided to suspend paid parking. hour. It was a pain in the ass to register your Enjoy it while you can get it, Paso vehicle, downloading an residents and visitors, app and adding your license because I’m sure city staff is plate, yada-yada, and lots of working feverishly on how people didn’t “get it.” Many to restart the paid parking Send us your didn’t even realize they had program, hopefully this views and opinion to to register and they wound time with a bit more clarity. letters@newtimesslo.com. up with fat parking tickets For those who liked getting on their vehicles even hosed on paid parking, though they were parked for fewer than two SLO Town’s still got your back. Come on hours. Complaints followed, of course. down and feed those meters! ∆ “We are not criminals and should not be treated as such!” one Paso business owner wrote The Shredder is safely housed under a desk. in a parking survey.

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Cupping therapy practitioners are sparse Both she and Avery told me that San Luis Chronic Pain Therapies at 211 Tank Farm Road, in San Luis Obispo County, but it’s slowly suite A, in SLO offers massage and cupping sessions. Call unlike deep-tissue massages that require growing in demand. While the jury’s still out (805) 316-5118 or email eva@sanluischronicpain.com. Visit practitioners to push into the skin, cupping sanluischronicpain.com for more information. on whether cupping originated in China or therapy focuses on upward pressure. That was founded by ancient Egyptians, therapists decompression promotes healthy blood around and explained that the cups provide link its current popularity to a cameracirculation. clues to the zones that need attention. grabbing point in sports history.

“The Chinese philosophy is that you can Surely enough, following a few seconds of “Back when Michael Phelps was winning keep your blood and chi [life energy] flowing. her gliding the cup up and down my back, it all those gold medals for swimming, people You keep chi flowing, you shouldn’t have noticed all those cupping marks on his back,” clung to the back of my neck. It tugged at my pain,” Malama said. “It’s the same when we licensed acupuncturist Veronica Avery told skin with a pleasant pinch in the sore area. talk about keeping good circulation.” me on Feb. 1. “I was at the water park in Paso Malama did the same with the vacuumAlmost anyone can enjoy cupping’s Robles and had cupping marks on my back. suction cups. When they stuck to my lower calming benefits. Malama said she’s used This girl came up to me and said, ‘Hey, that’s back, she attached a manual vacuum pistol to silicone cups on her kids to combat colds what Michael Phelps had!’” the top that sucked the air out of the cup and and fevers. Avery, too, caters to a variety of Made a status symbol of sorts by famous puffed up the enclosed skin. clients. athletes, the ruddy circular marks often Finally, Malama lit a cotton ball soaked “I have people who sit behind desks all seen on the backs, shoulders, and arms of with 91 percent isopropyl alcohol and held day. Their shoulders are hunched, necks many fitness enthusiasts are left behind it inside a glass cup to remove the oxygen are in a forward position, and they get by the cups. Those reddish rings are called inside it. She immediately placed the cup on migraines,” Avery said. “They love cupping. It petechiae, according to Avery, who owns my back, which created negative pressure decompresses, creates blood flow, and people Avery Acupuncture and Natural Medicine in that drew the skin upward. Much to my can be really productive.”

Paso Robles. relief, the cup soon found my Pilates-worn Both Avery and Malama offer cupping “It’s going to depend on the person,” she upper left shoulder and glued itself there. therapy either as an add-on service or said. “You can see their muscles are being When Malama removed all the cups a mere inclusive of the acupuncture overused in certain areas and and massage. Malama’s San PHOTO COURTESY OF SLO CHRONIC PAIN THERAPIES the petechiae is darker there.

Luis Chronic Pain Therapies I might poke around and ask has 75-minute sessions for $155 them if they had injuries in and 95-minute ones for $185. those areas.”

Recently, she added an express Eva Malama, the founder version where people can enjoy of San Luis Chronic Pain 30-minute cupping sessions for Therapies, added that the $60. She recommended cupping petechiae colors indicate the as often as once a week but said level of blood stagnation. A the optimal frequency depends reddish-pink hue signifies the on each person and their needs. area has healthy circulation Post cupping care primarily while purplish marks mean involves lots of hydration, blocked natural blood and according to Malama and Avery. energy flow in that region.

Regular attendees can even find The most common the need for other corrective misconception about cupping, care reduce over time.

Malama said, is that people “It may require eight to 12 consider petechiae to be acupuncture sessions but if you bruising. incorporate cupping work into “Bruising implies that there’s it, it can decrease the number of a breakage of the capillaries times they come to see me by 50 and blood vessels,” she said. percent,” Avery said.

“But that’s not the case, if it’s Cupping can be done at home done right. … It’s your stagnant too with the help of kits that blood, lymph, cell debris, toxins. contain plastic cups. But Avery It’s just stuff that … gets pulled urged caution—people think a up and it relies on your lymph lot of pressure is required when system to kind of flush it out. All plastic cups are used, she said. we’re doing is helping the body “You don’t need a lot of do its job.” suction to break up fascia [thin Malama demonstrated the casing of connective tissue process on me. She displayed that covers the body],” Avery the three kinds of cups she uses said. “Anybody who wants to on clients—a set of aquamarine do this at home: Make sure silicone ones, a couple of bell you start with a little bit of jar-shaped vacuum suction cups, suction. If it hurts worse after, and large glass orbs that rely on you’re not doing it right. Go to a heat per Chinese tradition. professional.” ▲ After a massage with a OPTIONS GALORE Depending on the intensity and area of body pain, Reach Staff Writer Bulbul coconut oil mixture, Malama San Luis Chronic Pain Therapies uses a mixture of cups like these glass orbs, which depend on heat for suction, and blue silicone ones that feel Rajagopal at brajagopal@ first placed the silicone cups softer on the skin. newtimesslo.com. on my back. She moved them

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he calming sound of a violin string being played echoes in the room Want to help? as an elderly patient has an IV drip to cooperate easier when I am playing is Visit ecologistics.org to help support the nonprofit that put into her arm. certainly something that’s a win-win for all funds Brynn Albanese’s efforts to bring the healing power It’s not an unfamiliar sight, Brynn Albanese of music to the Central Coast. For more information on parties involved.” future events or to contact Albanese for her services, visit playing the song “What A Wonderful World” Recently, Dignity Health’s Marian brynnalbanese.com.

by Louis Armstrong on her violin while a Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria nurse administers treatment. brought Albanese on as an independent often involves softer, mellower pieces, is part contractor to work alongside medical staff “I play a lot of simple songs—things like of her efforts to help calm patients down who to help administer her style of musical ‘Moon River Waltz,’ ‘Over the Rainbow,’ may need to begin the process of dying.

‘Imagine,’ and of course ‘What a Wonderful medicine.

“I’ve found that the beat and tempo World,’” Albanese said. “It’s my job to meet Dr. Chuck Merrill, the chief medical help give patients something to ground the patient where they are at and provide officer at Marian, said Albanese is a welcome themselves in—a sort of pulse or autothat complementary comfort to them.” sight for hospital attendees and staff. response to keep things steady,” Albanese For Albanese, being a certified music “It works in conjunction with a lot of said. “That goes hand in hand with my other practitioner means sequences like this are the standard care that we see here at the role as a certified music practitioner.” an almost everyday experience throughout center,” Merrill said. “We have found that As an end-of-life transition support or hospitals and doctors’ offices across the anecdotally—both from patients and doula, Albanese works to help patients into Central Coast when she is around. staff—that it has a big impact on everyone their final phase of life. The process takes “I see myself playing a similar role to involved.” place alongside the patient’s family or loved that of a sweeper defender in soccer,” Both Merrill and Albanese said medical ones. She offers literal and figurative support she said. “I come in and sweep when the studies conducted over the years have shown during what can sometimes be up to a twohospital requires musical treatment to be that music had some impact on patients. administered to help the patient in whatever week process before someone passes away.

A 2021 study conducted by the Cochrane “For these, I do not use a violin, as the they are experiencing.”

Dementia and Cognitive Improvement strings vibrate at such a high frequency The semi-retired traveling musician has Group based out of the Netherlands found that it does not allow the body to do what it worked like this since 2021, lending her that music-based treatments for people needs to do in the final days of life,” she said. services to groups while spreading the word with dementia helped reduce depressive “Instead, I use these native American fl utes about the impact and healing power of music. symptoms and improve overall behavioral “I spent years as a traveling violinist, going made from wood that provide a softer sound problems. The study also found that musicall over the place to do what I am doing right that helps the body into its next stage.” related treatment may help emotional wellOutside of her role as a doula and support now,” she said. “But now I can bring it into a being, quality of life, and anxiety reduction for end-of-life transitions, Albanese said the whole new way of impacting people past it in those with dementia. most common group she works with are just being another performance.”

An analysis conducted by the Health those suffering from severe cognitive decline Albanese became interested in her Psychology Review, most recently updated and Alzheimer’s disease. musical talent’s use in medicine before the in 2022, found that music therapy was “Nurses, for as valiant as they are, are COVID-19 pandemic. rising in popularity and showed there was often not trained for full-scale dementia “During the pandemic years, I put myself a distinguished impact on psychological care,” Albanese said. “So the fact that nurses through school, which took four years responses to treatment related to medical care. have been able to get Alzheimer’s patients of studying and two years of “It’s part of that complementary internships after realizing that I PHOTO COURTESY OF BRYNN ALBANESE care most hospitals are already could take my skills as a performer providing, and like those, it’s and make them a service,” she said. backed by science and research That training process is what she on top of requiring almost four said is the difference between being years of independent training to be a certified music practitioner and certified,” Albanese said. “It’s not being a medical hospice musician. required, it’s often not paid, but it is “Hospice is companion-based, synonymous with giving people— so they pick someone based on the especially those in the late stages of individual rather than anything life—a complementary care.” else,” she said. “I would not consider Albanese explained that myself to be a performer either, complementary care is any type of since the music I play goes hand in treatment done in a medical setting hand with administering medicine outside of a standard medical and other treatment.” procedure meant to ease the According to Albanese, a patient-staff experience. certified music practitioner can be Thanks to her new partnership called in by hospitals and medical with Marian hospital, she said more facilities to serve several different people will be able to see her work roles. in action and understand just how The first is to be a peaceful valuable musical medicine can be distraction, usually during on the Central Coast. distressing procedures like “These vibrations from these injections or chemotherapy. songs have an amazing impact on “Some people have physical you,” Albanese said. “My end goal is ailments that also require some to make music a part of the natural distraction while it is being treated,” environment of our health facilities, Albanese said. “I have a versatile bringing about more encompassing enough list of songs that I can play humanitarian care on top of what is in the event they need something currently being done.” ▲ to take their mind off of things, whether it’s that or simply waiting COMFORT CONCERT Brynn Albanese (left) uses her skills as a trained certified music practitioner to comfort those undergoing for test results or to be discharged.”

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“Honey works well with healing bug ils, soaps, salves, and candles made bites, it can support people who suffer from from organic products on farms and homesteads support a growing allergies, or some people can even just eat a spoonful a day to receive a vast variety of holistic healing movement in SLO County. benefits,” she said.

GreenLove is part of the movement, Local honey and wild plants aren’t the only with a shop located in Avila Beach and natural bounty available to locals. Hambly ingredients coming from its 44-acre family Farms located in San Miguel focuses on all farm, SLO Creek Farms. GreenLove works things lavender, from healing to aesthetics. to help community members improve their Owners Milton and Gina Hambly grow health through organic flowers, herbs, teas, eight varieties of lavender across 2 1/2 acres probiotics, and oils.

“My mom was an herbalist, and we learned and incorporate the plant into essential oils, soaps, food, and skincare products. The farm a lot from her. We just grew up using herbs also sells fresh and dried bundles. from her home remedies, and I ended up “There’s hundreds of different varieties, and following in her footsteps because I always they all have different properties and benefits,” had a passion for helping people,” said Gina said. “We have some that we grow for GreenLove owner Ashley Gable. “Growing essential oils, some that are culinary lavender, herbs from scratch and having it go from some we use in bouquets. It just depends on seed to bottle is pretty amazing.” what you want to do with the lavender.”

Gable said those who reside in California Just like honey, Gina said lavender can treat are especially fortunate to have access to bug bites, and centuries of medical evidence the state’s native plants because they offer show that it can help calm a variety of healing the body, especially in options, and learning Central Coast bounty times of stress. how to use them is pretty Learn more about GreenLove at greenlove.co “The scent of lavender straightforward. or visit its shop at 491 1st St., No. B-1, Avila Beach. just helps relax the mind “Whatever you need Its health and body products are sourced from and the body; you can put is either in your front SLO Creek Farms, 6455 Monte Road. For more it in your laundry, in your or backyard, and there’s information, visit slocreekfarms.com.

Hambly Farms is located at 1390 Grana bathwater, and it’s great a lot of things around Place, San Miguel. For more information on to help heal superficial your yard that will allow the farm’s lavender products or visiting its burns,” she said. “As you to make your own grounds, visit hamblyfarms.com. essential oils you can pop medicine,” she said. “With it in a diffuser, or you can the internet, you can take use it as a soap, or calming oil. It’s priceless.” a picture of a plant and find out what it is If oils and soaps don’t appeal to you, pretty quick, or you can learn straight from the Chumash, who live right here, and learn a lavender can be steeped in hot water as a tea, producing the same benefits. lot about native plants.”

“Other herbs like mint are really great For those interested in beginning a holistic in supporting digestion, and rosemary is wellness journey, Gable said the easiest way to get acquainted with the lifestyle is to begin great to support brain cognitive function,” GreenLove’s Gable said. “You can even grow with raw, local honey, as it’s a natural herbal a little herbal tea garden in your backyard or remedy. on your windowsill.”

While most people usually stir honey into If homesteading or farming herbs and their tea or other bakery products to sweeten flowers for health benefits speak to you, Gina them up, Gable said it can also have healing properties when applied directly to the skin.

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“It especially does well where we are because that heat is what helps it bloom,” she said. “So, for example, we had about four bloom cycles last year on our plants because it was so warm, and other places that grow it like Colorado and New York only get about one bloom cycle a year.”

Gable said the safest option for stepping into a more natural lifestyle is taking a slow journey into holistic healing and talking to your doctor first—but she added that those interested will be surrounded with plenty of support from the growing community.

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Interaction with the artist is welcome and encouraged. Feb. 12, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-7722504. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, artcentermorrobay.org.

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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.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE SHOWING AT PASO ROBLES CITY LIBRARY A free screening of the animated movie based on the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Free snacks will be provided.

The movie kicks off two days of National No One Eats Alone Day activities at the library. Feb. 16, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. prcity. com. Paso Robles City Library, 1000 Spring St., Paso Robles, 237-3870.

FUSED GLASS PLATE OR BOWL Create an 8” x 8” fused glass plate or bowl using a variety of colored glass. Perfect beginner project. All materials included.

Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-noon $100. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

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.

MONOCHROME MEMOIR: A BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION See the world in dark and light through the multifaceted lens of Celeste Hope.

Reflect on a creative journey that spans multicultural exploration, live music experiences, female strength, unexpected encounters, and other subjects of inspiration. Through Feb. 25 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

SEED BEAD BRACELETS WITH ARTSOCIAL 805 Unleash the inner jewelry designer within you. Feb. 8, 5:307:30 p.m. $30. 805-400-9107. artsocial805. com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 3340 Ramada Drive, suite 2C, Paso Robles.

SIP N’ SKETCH Bring your own supplies (or borrow some of our’s) and paint or sketch a themed live-model or still life under the guidance of Studios resident artists. See website for the specific theme of the month. Your first glass of wine is included in price. Third Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. $20. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

VALENTINE MOSAIC Please join Debra of ArtSocial 805 at the Creative Campus where you will construct a valentine mosaic. Feb. 10, 12-2 p.m. $60. 805-4009107. ArtSocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 3340 Ramada Drive, suite 2C, Paso Robles.

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ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus

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

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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, 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 AGES SCULPTING WITH JOHN ROULLARD John a retired school teacher who patiently guides potters of all ages to sculpt and work on details and design.

Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $40. anamcre.com.

Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey 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.

ART AND WINE STROLL THROUGH THE GARDEN Enjoy a lovely afternoon in the garden as you sip and stroll through art and wine stations, featuring four local artists and live music. Feb. 10, 12-5 p.m.

805-544-4066. claibornechurchill.com/ events/. Claiborne and Churchill, 2649 Carpenter Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo.

ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring

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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.

BARRY GOYETTE: MULBERRY For his exhibition at SLOMA, San Luis Obispo-based artist Barry Goyette shows a series of portraits taken by a very specific mulberry tree as a site for portrait photography guided by the models, of varying stages of life. Through June 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/barry-goyettemulberry/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

BEEHIVE: THE ‘60S MUSICAL Take a trip down memory lane with this musical celebration featuring iconic female voices of the 1960s. Told from the perspective of six young women who came of age in this enigmatic decade and unforgettable time, this new show will have you “dancing in the aisles.”

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through March 10 $40-$60. 805-786-2440. slorep. org/shows/beehive-the-60s-musical/.

SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

BEGINNERS STAND-UP CLASS This class is designed to introduce the foundational elements of stand-up comedy. Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. through Feb. 13 my805tix.com.

Central Coast Comedy Theater Training Center, 7028 Parker Street, suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-858-8255.

BISHOP PEAK SUNSET PAINTING WITH DREW DAVIS Enjoy this exhilarating twohour acrylic painting workshop. Feb. 8, 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com. SLO General Store, 3845 S. Higuera St., suite 120, San Luis Obispo.

BRIAN O’CONNELL: IMPROV WORKSHOP Improv expert Brian O’Connell will introduce attendees to “The Deconstruction.” Feb. 10, 1-4 p.m. my805tix.com/. Central Coast Comedy Theater Training Center, 7028 Parker Street, suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-858-8255.

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.

DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: KING FOR A DAY Hop aboard the trolley for this whimsical, family-friendly adventure featuring your favorite characters from the Emmy-winning PBS Kids series. Journey to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, enjoying stories of friendship and kindness, with catchy tunes like “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”

Feb. 8, 7:30-9 p.m. $29-$75. 805-7562787. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

THE DECONSTRUCTION: IMPROV WORKSHOP Presented by Central Coast Comedy Theater. With Brian James O’Connell.

Feb. 10, 1-4 p.m. my805tix.com. SLO Yoga Center, 672 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

FLORAL IMPRESSIONS WORKSHOP WITH DREW DAVIS Art enthusiasts and aspiring artists welcome. Find more info on website. Feb. 11, 1-3 p.m. my805tix. com/. Drew Davis Fine Art, 393 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

HEARTS IN BLOOM: MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE WITH LINDA CUNNINGHAM In this workshop you’ll receive step by step instruction for creating a beautiful floral heart paper collage using multiple media.

Feb. 17, 1-4:30 p.m. $40 per person. 805478-2158. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV 101: INTRODUCTION TO IMPROV COMEDY CLASS A great way to explore performance and try comedy out in a positive, welcoming environment.

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. through Feb. 14 my805tix.com. Central Coast Comedy Theater Training Center, 7028 Parker Street, suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-858-8255.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOW Presented by Central Coast Comedy Theater. Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo.

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“a pioneer of progressive Irish dance that combines traditional vibrancy with American innovation.” Feb. 9, 7:30-9 p.m. $36-$60. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts.org.

Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

KIDS POTTERY This is a month-long class that meets four Thursdays.

Homeschooled children welcome. A Heartland vendor. Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. through March 1 $140. anamcre.com.

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

LEARN MODERN SQUARE DANCING A new square dance class, with Rick Hampton teaching. Exercise your body and brain while making new friends. Casual dress. Singles and couples welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through April 18 $70 for all 12 weeks.

805-781-7300. squaredancecentralcoast. com/classes. San Luis Obispo Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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.

ODDFELLOWS OPEN MIC Bring your music, improv, standup, magic, and dance talents.

Each act gets five minutes. Audience votes for favorite. Third Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-234-0456. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana 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.

PICKET PAINTING PARTY Decorative picket purchasing opportunities are available to show your support and help fund maintenance and educational programs in the Children’s Garden. Second Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $75 per picket or 2 for $100. 805-541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST A self-directed fun group of dynamic artists who enjoy painting and sketching outdoors. Artists meet on site at various locations. Weekly plein air destinations are provided by Kirsti Wothe via email (mrswothe@yahoo.com). Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

POTTERY: BEGINNING WHEEL CLASS This series is a great intro to the pottery wheel. Students learn to throw various

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Clay and firing included with admission.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $180. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO NIGHTWRITERS: A COMMUNITY OF WRITERS SLO NightWriters supports local writers with monthly presentations, critique groups, contests, and other events.

Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 805-703-3132. slonightwriters. org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

WALT WHITMAN GAY MEN’S BOOK CLUB This club reads, studies and discusses books chosen by the group which relate to their lives as gay men. All are welcome.

Second Monday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

YOUTH POTTERY CLASS Teens love this class. Learn handbuilding techniques and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Held every Friday after school. Fridays, 3:30-5 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

GRAVE MISTAKES Book editor Ray’s chances of courting writer and housemate 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. Through March 16 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BRAIN EDUCATION SERIES FOR ADULTS: PROMOTING YOUR BRAIN HEALTH Growing evidence suggests that you can keep your brain healthy by adopting key lifestyle habits. Learn how you can take care of your brain through diet, exercise, social engagement, and cognitive activities.

Feb. 13, 5:30-7 p.m. 805-528-1862. Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

BREATHE AND STRETCH: BAYSIDE MARTIAL ARTS This class for ages 18 and over is a hybrid of yoga, active isolated, resistance stretching, and more. Breath work is incorporated throughout. You must be able to get down onto the floor and back up again. Please bring a mat and some water to stay hydrated. Sundays, 9-10 a.m. $15 session. 415-516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

BREATHE AND STRETCH: OMNI STUDIO This class for ages 18 and over is a hybrid of yoga, active isolated, resistance stretching, and more. Breath work is incorporated throughout. You must be able to get down onto the floor and back up again. Please bring a mat and some water to stay hydrated. Tuesdays, 5:306:30 p.m. $15 session. 415-516-5214. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

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.

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.

FREE OUTRIGGER CANOE DEMO DAYS Athletes wanted. Pale Kai Outrigger is a nonprofit outrigger canoe club.

The club offers competitive Hawaiianstyle outrigger canoe racing for men and women and are opening up club registration for 2024. All levels and abilities welcome. Space is limited. Signup online now. Every other Saturday, 8-10 & 10 a.m.-noon through Feb. 25 Free. palekai. org/joinus/. Coleman Park, Morro Bay, 101 Coleman Drive, Morro Bay, (805) 772-6278.

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Learn all about the Lunar New Year while making fun holiday crafts. Wear your finest red outfit for good luck. Welcome to the year of the dragon. Feb. 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m. 805-528-1862. Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave., 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. PLANTING BULBS FOR SUMMER COLOR Linda Hicks, of California Garden Clubs, Inc., will show examples of bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers and explain how to successfully grow them. Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m. Free. lovgardenclub.com. First Baptist Church of Los Osos, 1900 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, 805-528-3066.

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. 805-7017397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 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.

BETWEEN THE LIONS

In celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Cal Poly Lion Dance Team and Band will perform a traditional lion dance outside the Volumes of Pleasure Bookshoppe in Los Osos on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Admission to attend the upcoming event is free. To find out more about the program, call (805) 528-5565 or visit volumesofpleasurebookshoppe. com. The Volumes of Pleasure Bookshoppe is located at 1016 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.

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CHAKRA BALANCING AND FUSED GLASS MOBILE WORKSHOP With Annette Jones, a local intuitive reader and healer, who will share her knowledge of the chakra system. Participants will receive a chakra clearing and a set of custom blended oils. Create fused glass mobile based on the seven chakras.

Feb. 13, 1-3:30 p.m. $225. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

AERIAL SILKS CLINIC Learn aerial skills that build memory, strength, coordination, confidence, and endurance.

Plus, silks is a great way to learn flipping safely. For ages 7-17. All levels welcome.

Feb. 17, 1-3 p.m. $25 for first child; plus $10 per additional sibling. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/events.

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

AGING GRACEFULLY ONLINE WORKSHOP Discover how to adjust your lifestyle so you can become healthier, live longer, and not look for “pills and surgery” solutions. These online classes focus on the major areas that have shown positive results. Two six-week session options to choose from. Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m. through Feb. 12 Free. 805-489-7359. unity5cities. org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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.

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.

VALENTINE’S DAY BREAKFAST Enjoy some complimentary breakfast treats and activities this Valentine’s Day. The library will provide card making supplies for all ages, a photo station, and a special story time at 10 a.m. for families. Feb. 14, 9-11 a.m. Free.

805-237-3870. prcity.com. Paso Robles City Library, 1000 Spring St., Paso Robles.

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.

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BARS AND BOUNCE CLINIC A sneaky way to get fit. Build whole-body strength swinging on bars and bouncing on trampolines. No experience is necessary. For ages 5-17.

Feb. 17, 1 p.m.-3 a.m. $25 for first child; plus $10 per additional sibling. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/events.

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

BOOK LECTURE: TEACHING “INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF A SLAVE GIRL” IN THE 21ST CENTURY American Association of University Women presents Dr. Maya Hislop of Cal Poly, who will talk about how she first came into contact with the landmark book, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, and the impact that it has had on her as a teacher. Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-noon Free event.

805-781-5184. slolibary.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

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

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.

FREE FAMILY DAY The day of the month when admission to the Garden is waived all day for all guests. Come enjoy Valentine’s Day-themed crafts and activities in both English and Spanish. Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 805-541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

INTERACTIVE NEWS TECH AT THE NEW YORK TIMES NYT journalists and web developers Tiff Fehr and Annie Daniel are coming to Cal Poly to talk about how they tell interactive data stories (including the Pulitzer-winning COVID-19 dashboard).

Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-noon Free. 805-7562508. calpoly.edu. Cal Poly Advanced Technologies Lab (ATL), 1 Grand Ave., building 007, San Luis Obispo.

LEARN TO SOLDER WORKSHOP Learn how to use a soldering iron and the materials used in soldering, including types of solder, flux, and soldering iron tips. You will put together and take home two small refrigerator magnet kits with LEDs that blink. Adults only. Feb. 10, 10 CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 24

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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.

a.m.-noon $5-$20. alpenglowindustries. com/pages/workshops. Alpenglow Industries, 3485 Sacramento Drive, Ste. F, San Luis Obispo, 805-242-8158.

MISSION PLAZA MARKET At the Mission Plaza Market, you’ll have the chance to explore a wide variety of stalls offering unique products. Discover hidden gems and support local businesses while enjoying the company of fellow enthusiasts. The market will also feature live music. Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No entry fee. 805-540-1768. eventbrite.com. Mission Plaza, Downtown, San Luis Obispo.

MUSHROOM DISCOVERY TWODAY WORKSHOP: MUSHROOM EXPLORATION AND IDENTIFICATION BASICS Learn the basics of mushrooms and mushroom identification. Participants will gather specimens and discuss identification techniques. Please dress for outdoor exploration and bring a lunch and water. Space limited. Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $235 members; $275 non-members. 805-541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

MUSHROOM DISCOVERY: TALES FROM THE CRYPTOGRAMS (ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLES IN KINGDOM FUNGI) Explore the vast range of bizarre lifestyles found in Kingdom Fungi in this two-hour lecture.

Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m. $25 non-members; $15 members. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., 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, 6430 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

SIERRA CLUB SLO HISTORIC WALK: THE MISSION, THE CHUMASH, AND GOLD RUSH RENEGADES Easy, guided stroll past the Mission courtyard, three adobes, the old stagecoach stop, and other landmarks of young and wild San Luis Obispo. Meet under the clock at the corner of Monterey and Osos Streets.

Rain cancels. Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. 805-549-0355. Under the clock at Monterey and Osos Street, Corner of Monterey and Osos St, San Luis Obispo.

SLO LEZ B FRIENDS (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A good core group of friends who gather to discuss topics we love/ care about from movies, outings, music, or being new to the area. We come from all walks of life and most importantly support each other.

Transgender and Nonbinary folks welcome.

Third Friday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m.

Free. sloqueer.groups.io/g/lezbfriends.

Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

PARTY FOR GOOD The Central Coast Friendship Bridge invites you to Party For Good at the House of Bread. Live Music

by Tax Band. 25 percent of the proceeds go to Friendship Bridge empowering impoverished Guatemalan women.

Handmade Guatemalan gift items for sale. Feb. 16, 4-6 p.m. House of Bread, 1025 Farmhouse Lane, San Luis Obispo, 805-801-4853, houseofbread.com.

SLOCA SNEAK PEEK Interested in what goes on at SLOCA? SLOCA welcomes curious prospective parents and their preschool-grade 8 students to meet teachers and staff, tour the campus, and learn more about the school. Feb. 12, 4:30-

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STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi Gong boosts energy and vitality, reduces stress, improves balance and flexibility, and, best of all, is fun. Join instructor Devin Wallace for this outdoor class which is held in a beautiful setting. Call or email before attending. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Crows End Retreat, 6430 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

TECH BREW MEETUP Tech Brew is a free networking event where people interested in technology can hang out in an informal environment with a small TEDtalk-like presentation from an interesting speaker.

Learn more online. Second Monday of every month, 5-7 p.m. 805-323-6706. meetup.com/softec/. StoryLabs, 102 Cross St, Suite 220, 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. Second 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.

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Floral Impressions Workshop with Drew Davis

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Michael Nowak and Friends Featuring Maria Jette

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Second Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-4252.

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BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. 805835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach.

COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION WITH SHERRI SORRO DELAPLANE When was the last time you experienced being seen and understood? Every day around the world, the Center for Compassionate Communication supports the transformation of how we speak to ourselves and one another, one empathic conversation at a time, speaking the “language of life.” Feb. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $100 for 3 weeks; $175 for couples.

805-956-1424. energeticpathways.net/.

Energetic Pathways, 200 South 13th St., suite 214, Grover 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.

MINDFULNESS AND NEUROSCIENCE WORKSHOP Enjoy exploring the fascinating world of science and spirituality, as the group discusses how reintegrating our mind, body, and soul through the practice of yoga alters our neural pathways and can help us live a healthier happier life. Feb. 11, 3-5 p.m. $45. 805-619-0989. empoweryoga805. com/events. Empower Yoga Studio and Community Boutique, 775 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATCH AND CLOCK COLLECTORS, CHPT. 52 Come join a friendly meeting of watch and clock collectors. Members bring watches and clocks to show, plus there are discussions of all things horological.

Second Sunday of every month, 1:30-3 p.m. 805-547-1715. new.nawcc.org/index. php/chapter-52-los-padres. Central Coast Senior Center, 1580 Railroad St., Oceano. |2, Search Highlight and My 805 Tix|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.

SOCIAL GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Call for more details. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. 805904-6615. Oak Park Christian Church, 386 N Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach.

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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. BRUNCH IS BACK Celebrate the second Sunday of the month with brunch. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the waterfront.

Features fresh coffee, pastries, and more.

Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 805-772-2128. chabliscruises. com. Chablis Cruises, 1205 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

CASS PAINT AND SIP Please join one of the artists of ArtSocial805 for a Friday night paint and sip experience at Cass Winery. Your first glass of wine is included. Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m. $60-$80. 805239-1730. casswines.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

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.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT THE PASO ROBLES LIBRARY Celebrate the close of National No One Eats Alone Day with an ice cream social at the library. Ice cream will be provided for free until supplies run out. Feb. 17, 2-3 p.m. Free. 805-237-3780. prcity.com. Paso Robles City Library, 1000 Spring St., Paso Robles.

MURDER IN THE JUICE JOINT: A VALENTINES MURDER MYSTERY An immersive murder mystery experience, set in 1920s Prohibition Era, where you may choose to enjoy the show or act as a character while the story unfolds. Feb. 14, 5-8:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

THE RHONE RANGERS EXPERIENCE Join the Rhone Rangers in Paso Robles for the largest gathering of American Rhone producers this winter. 80 wineries; more than 320 wines. Day includes a coffee bar, seminar, vintners’ luncheon, grand tasting, silent auction, and book signing with Ray Isle, wine editor of Food & Wine. Feb. 18, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $85-$195.

800-467-0163. rhonerangers.org. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and

pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 805-4606042. ancientowlbeergarden.com.

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

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

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

MLK SCHOLARSHIP FUND: 55TH ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBECUE Since 1969, 622 scholarships have been awarded to deserving students. All proceeds of event go to the Scholarship Fund. The menu: chicken, beans, potato salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Feb. 11, 12-3 p.m. $15. 805-595-2526. mlkfund. org. SLO Elks Lodge, 222 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo.

ONX CHEF’S HOME TABLE: CACIO E PEPE, A LOVE STORY First ONX at Home event of the new year. Chef’s Home Table, an at-home cooking series, continues for Valentine’s Day 2024. Pour some ONX wine in the comfort of your own home.

Learn more on website. Feb. 10, 4-5:30 p.m. $219. 805-434-5607. onxwines.com.

Online, See website, 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.

THE WOOD DRAGON’S FEAST: A SPECIAL CHINESE NEW YEAR FOOD AND TEA PAIRING EVENT Come welcome in the Lunar New Year with this beautiful and intimate culinary and cultural celebration, infusing together Chinese food, tea, art, music, and Qi Gong, Chef Garrett of Sichuan Kitchen and Tea Sommelier Jennifer de Treglode are excited to present this five-course meal event. Feb. 11, 1:30-4 p.m. $88 per person.

619-807-7006. inariteaart.com/bookonline. Crows End Retreat, 6430 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

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MONTHLY FERMENTATION CLASSES New topics each month with a thorough demo and explanation of the process that creates non-alcoholic, probiotic, and nutrient-dense fermentations. Leave the class confident and prepared with recipes to make your own at home.

Limited seating; reserve spot prior to class by phone/email. Second Sunday of every month, 3:30-5 p.m. $30. 805-8016627. kulturhausbrewing.com/classes/.

Kulturhaus Brewing Company, 779 Price St., Pismo Beach.

MUSIC NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION The marvelous Cal Poly Lion Dance Team and Band will be out front of Volumes of Pleasure bookshop to enthusiastically perform the centuries-old Lion Dance ritual which will delight attendees and bless our community. Feb. 10, 3-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-528-5565. Volumes of Pleasure Bookshop, 1016 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos.

COUNTRY DANCE PARTY WITH BITTERWATER ROAD: FREE MATINEE SHOW Bitterwater Road is a country party band, with roots in Nashville honky tonks and their boots on the Central Coast. Grab your cowboy hat and get ready to boogie.

Feb. 10, 2-5 p.m. Free. thesirenmorrobay. com/events/list/. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312.

EASTON EVERETT: LIVE AT KICKERS Everett plays guitar-woven music with an indie attitude through songs in distinctive stylistic shapes outside the pop mainstream. Feb. 9, 5-8 p.m. eastoneverett.com/. Kickers, 885 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, 805-225-1769.

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

MICHAEL NOWAK AND FRIENDS: FEATURING MARIA JETTE Presented by Orchestra Novo. Feb. 18, 3 p.m. my805tix. com. Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, 805528-1649.

MISS LEO AND THE HANDSOME FELLERS Presented by Cambria Concerts Unplugged. Feb. 10, 2:30 p.m. my805tix. com/. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2700 Eton Road, Cambria.

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AWARD WINNING SINGERSONGWRITER DANIEL NAHMOD Nahmod will perform an intimate concert featuring his most popular and best loved, heart opening, and thought provoking songs. Feb. 18, 12-12:30 p.m. $25. 805-391-4465. awakeningways.org.

Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

THE BONES OF J.R. JONES Presented by Good Medicine. Feb. 9, 7 p.m. my805tix. com/. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

CONTRANISTAS, TAROT DE MARSEILLES, AND FOUR DAY BEARD Instrumental post-rock duo, Contranistas (Killer Kern Records), and dark-wave

synth duo Tarot De Marseille, from Bakersfield, come to The Raconteur Room with local indie/alt band Four Day Beard for an evening of live music not to be missed. Feb. 16, 8 p.m. $5. 805-4642584. Raconteur Room, 5840 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

DESTROY JUDAS, ASEPTIC, PUTRESCENT, ALL HAIL MOURN With Destroy Judas (sludge/doom metal), Aseptic (death metal), Putrescent (death metal), Mourn (doom metal). Doors open at 8 p.m. Feb. 17, 9 p.m. $15. 805-2962676. darknectarcoffee.com. Dark Nectar Coffee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero.

EASTON EVERETT LIVE Everett plays guitar-woven music that has an indie attitude with songs in distinctive stylistic shapes outside the pop main stream. Feb. 14, 6-9:30 p.m. Free. eastoneverett.com/.

Calcareous Vineyard, 3430 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles, 805-239-0289.

FIERCE FINGERINGS Presented by Symphony of the Vines. Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m.

805-460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden. com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

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, 805464-2584.

MARK ADAMS BAND LIVE Visit site for tickets and more info on the concert. Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

THE SAM CHASE AND THE UNTRADITIONAL, WITH MAX MACLAURY Find more details and tickets on website. Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. $18 presale; $20 at the door. my805tix.com/. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

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.

SWEET HART DANCE: ZONGO ALL-STARS Dancing is optional but not required at this fun and informal fundraiser for the Homeless Animal Rescue Team. Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m. my805tix. com/e/sweethart-dance. Cambria Veterans Memorial Hall, 1000 Main St., Cambria, 805-927-5010.

TIJUANA PANTERS WITH SOFTJAW Presented by Good Medicine. Feb. 17, 8 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER AND PRIVATE MUSIC PERFORMANCE BY FOREVER GREEN Enjoy this “Latin America Meets SoCal” Valentine’s Day dinner, a delectable four-course wine affair inspired by the rich tapestry of traditional Mexican and Latin cuisines. Forever Green will enchant the event with their soulful melodies. Feb. 10, 5-8 p.m. $150 each for non-members; members will receive their tier discount.

805-226-9922. bianchiwine.com. Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room, 3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles.

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ALL AGES OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

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The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) presents Barry Goyette: Mulberry, a new photography exhibition, which opened in early February and is scheduled to remain on display through early June. All of the portraits featured in the solo show were taken by Goyette in front of the same mulberry tree in San Luis Obispo. Visit sloma.org for more info. SLOMA is located at 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the Grammy Awards. Feb. 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $79-$89. 805756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

BLUES WEDNESDAYS Spinning blues records all night.

Chicago, Memphis, Delta, Detroit, and more. Visit this new vinyl bar in the Railroad District. Acoustically treated room, old-school sound system, big speakers, but always at a polite volume. Plenty of free parking. Wednesdays, 2-8 p.m.

Free. 313-316-7097. Jan’s Place, 1817 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, jansplaceslo.com.

A CELEBRATION OF HARP A Sunday afternoon one-hour performance of Medieval songs, Spanish dances, and European salon music played and sung with replicas of historic harps. A rare chance to hear exceptional performers and unique instruments. Reception following. Free parking in the church lot on Pismo Street. Feb. 11, 2-3 p.m. Free will donations accepted. historicalharpsociety.org. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1344 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

ELECTRONIC MUSIC CONCERT WITH ANNE HEGE AND JULIE HERNDON Guest artist Anne Hege will weave together works for her analog live-looping recorder with compositions for live voice, electronics, and video, and Music Department faculty member Julie Herndon will perform a selection from new works for extended keyboard instruments augmented with electronics. Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music. calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC AT LIQUID GRAVITY Check social media and calendar for weekly updates. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

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

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SHAOLIN JAZZ: CAN I KICK IT? Experience the entertaining fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and martial arts with Shaolin Jazz’s show. Witness cult classic and contemporary martial arts/ action films come to life as they’re scored scene-by-scene with a vibrant blend of tunes by live DJs. Feb. 15, 7:30-9 p.m. $30. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts.org. PAC Pavilion, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

THAT’S AMORÉ! FUNDRAISER Indulge in a unique fundraiser celebration. This romantic-themed fundraiser recital offers hits from beloved musicals and a special sneak preview of an upcoming show. Join a Princess Dessert Auction, and enjoy complimentary wine and light refreshments. Ticket supports OperaSLO’s culture. Feb. 11, 1-3 p.m. $100 ticket; $700 table of 8. 805-541-5369. operaslo.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

VALENTINE GREETINGS THROUGH SONG Central Coast Harmony acappella chorus invites you to remember your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a special phone call greeting or in-person quartet performance. Call for more information about reserving your unique special greeting today. Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. $10 to $40. 805-441-1405. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

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EVIL WOMAN: THE AMERICAN ELO A captivating tribute band dedicated to honoring the legendary music of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). With exceptional musicianship and a meticulous attention to detail, they bring ELO’s iconic sound to life on stage. Feb. 14, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $45-$69. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/evil-woman/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON Featuring Belinda Davids, this acclaimed two-hour production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits including “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “How Will I Know,” and more. Feb. 17, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $45-$75. 805-489-9444. my805tix.com. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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MARK HUMMEL’S BLUES HARMONICA BLOWOUT Blues harmonica master Mark Hummel and his fellow blues musicians are on the road and will be bringing the magic of the blues to the Clark Center. Feb. 18, 7-10 p.m. $29-$55. 805489-9444. my805tix.com. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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Arts ARTIFACTS Clark Center for the Performing Arts pays tribute to Whitney Houston in Arroyo Grande

Belinda Davids will portray Whitney Houston in an upcoming tribute show at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande. The venue’s sole performance of the touring two-hour production, titled The Greatest Love of All, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

According to press materials, the show celebrates Houston’s musical legacy with renditions of some of her greatest hits, including “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “How Will I Know,” “One Moment in Time,” “I Have Nothing,” “Run to You,” “Didn’t We Almost Have It,” “Greatest Love of All, “I’m Every Woman,” “Queen of the Night,” “Exhale (Shoop Shoop),” “Million Dollar Bill,” and more.

Admission to The Greatest Love of All ranges between $45 and $75. Tickets are available in advance online at my805tix. com. For more info on the show and other upcoming events hosted by the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, call the venue at (805) 489-9444 or visit clarkcenter.org.

The Clark Center for the Performing Arts is located at 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

Monarch Books hosts reading, signing with children’s author Patricia Toht

To celebrate the release of her new children’s book, Taxi, Go!, author Patricia Toht will host a free reading and book signing event at Monarch Books in Arroyo Grande on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Illustrated by artist Maria Karipidou, Taxi, Go! follows the journey of a taxi that picks up and drops off various passengers throughout the story. The book was published by Candlewick Press in the U.S. and Walker Children’s Books in the U.K., where it was released in January.

Taxi, Go! will be available from retailers in the U.S. starting on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

There is no entry fee to attend the upcoming event.

Copies of Toht’s new book are available to order in advance at monarchbooks805.com. For more info on Toht and her books, visit patriciatoht.com.

Call (805) 668-6300 or email monarchbooksag@gmail.com for more details on Monarch Books, located at 201 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande. The local bookstore is open Sundays and Mondays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

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Beehive boogie SLO Rep’s latest production Beehive, celebrates ’60s female vocalists and songs

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ooking for a toe-tapping combo of nostalgia and live music? Look no further than the SLO Repertory Theatre’s latest production.

“It’s a musical review of the iconic sounds of the ’60s,” Michael Wilkins said. “Not only in terms of the concept but also in the way that it’s a live band performance built into this historical review.”

Wilkins serves as the music director for the theater’s latest production, Beehive, opening on Feb. 9. The Larry Gallagher-created musical celebrates the iconic tunes of artists including Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, and Aretha Franklin.

Beehive is also the theater’s way of celebrating Black History Month throughout February. These efforts include a special preview showing on Feb. 8 with the proceeds going to social justice advocacy group R.A.C.E. Matters SLO. Wilkins said that the group bringing Beehive to life is full of talented individual performers and is also fantastic at honoring the legacy of music, which serves as an touchstone for him and other musicians.

“This is stuff that has not only stood the test of time but also serves as constant inspiration for the music that came after it,” Wilkins said. “It’s why we wanted to bring in a group of talented singers and musicians to help do the songs justice.”

That group consists of Natalie Mara, Meggie Siegrist, Africa Turner, Asha Brownie-Gordon, Meami Maszewski, Mia Mekjian.

“These singers are top-notch,” Wilkins said. “I really could not ask for more as a musical director, especially with the energy they bring solely with their vocals.”

These singers are not performing onstage to a backing track—Wilkins said the theater brought in a live three-piece band that plays local venues around SLO to serve as the backing band.

“They are a group called The Heavy Cats, and we are super lucky to have them adding even

TALENTED TEAM Natalie Mara is among the team of six women bringing a score of ’60s classics to life in Beehive, a musical celebration of female singers opening at SLO Rep on Feb. 9.

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more authenticity to this performance,” he said of the group consisting of Bill Starling on guitar, Steve Philip on bass guitar, and Chuck Neely on drums. “To be able to play keys and lead this group that already has this pre-established chemistry with each other is a real treat.”

SIXTIES SPECTACULAR According to SLO Rep Music Director Michael But having a live band Wilkins, Beehive will ride the waves of nostalgia, bring the boogie, make you backing up these singers dance. presents its unique challenges, especially director because it was those female musicians when performing in the smaller black box space in the ’60s who should be the focus more than where SLO Rep puts on shows. anything else.

“We are prepared to adjust the sound mixing as “It’s putting a focus on these iconic female much as we need to ensure that it remains to our singers that, while they were certainly appreciated expectations,” he said. “But I’m certain we have it in the era when they performed, it wasn’t fully down to the point where only small adjustments need understood just how talented they were,” he said. to be made now that we are onto our final rehearsals.” “With the performance of the singers in Beehive, Wilkins also said the singers have worked night we have been able to elevate those performances and day to perfect the dancing they’re performing and put them at the front and center.” while singing—a daunting task he said they have Wilkins said Beehive is something everyone lived up to spectacularly. should try to experience at least once.

“Our director and “It’s one big, long piece that choreographer, Keenon Hooks, we are performing in this wild has done a wonderful job creating ride tribute to these great artists,” something that matches the Send gallery, stage, he said. “It’s fun, it’ll get people and cultrual festivities to energy of the songs, whether that dancing, and most importantly— arts@newtimesslo.com. is fast or slow,” Wilkins said. “You like the music was in the ’60s—it’s add those dancing numbers in in your face.” ∆ with everything else, and you get a showstopping experience like no other.”

Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas is boogieing The singers’ musical abilities are what Wilkins down this weekend. Dance with him at arosas@ said is most important for him as the music newtimesslo.com.

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HEAVY HITTERS Local band The Heavy Cats—left to right, Steve Philip on bass, Chuck Neely on drums, and Bill Starling on guitar—is the backing band playing the live music behind SLO Rep’s latest production, Beehive.

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andall Park directs this dramedy about a young Asian couple whose relationship is on the rocks. Ben (Justin H. Min) is an insufferable, judgmental, and aggrieved hipster and aspiring filmmaker.

His partner, Miko (Ally Maki), is an upbeat, ambitious organizer at an Asian American film festival who’s deeply interested in politics and the Asian American community. He’s dismissive of her passion; she’s tired of his constant faultfinding. His best friend is Alice (Sherry Cola), a promiscuous queer grad student. When Miko leaves for a threemonth internship SHORTCOMINGS in New York, Ben’s What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth, Glen? Full price newfound freedom What’s it worth, Anna? Full price forces him to Where’s it showing? Netflix examine his life and choices. (92 min.)

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Glen Ben is a real dickhead. The film opens with a scene from an Asian-centric film screening at Miko’s film fest, and its feelgood ending disgusts Ben, who doesn’t bother to hide his disdain for the film around Miko’s coworkers. Yes, Ben is witty and “cool,” but it’s clear right from the start that his attitude is undermining his relationship.

He’s also got an unexplored fetish for white women, so when Miko leaves for New York, he begins hanging out with his new employee, Autumn (Tavi Gevinson), who he hired to sell tickets at the Berkeley arthouse theater he manages. She’s a “performance artist,” but more importantly, she’s cute and blond and nothing like Miko. Voilà! The backdrop of a disintegrating relationship and a man in the midst of a personal crisis. It’s funny, entertaining, and sad.

Anna It turns out that Ben’s life needs more than just a tweak to get in order. He’s got a perpetual case of “the grass is always greener,” and he really is going to have to lose it all to recognize that his failures come from within. Life isn’t happening to you, Ben! It’s happening because of you! Yet even though

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xistential crisis, here we come! Joel (Jim Carrey) can’t get Clementine (Kate Winslet) out of his head. Yet it seems that Clementine has decided to treat him like a total stranger.

What’s going on? This film is written by Charlie Kaufman and hosts an amazing cast. Carrey gives us a great glimpse into his serious chops as an actor, but we also get truly beautiful performances from Elijah Wood, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, and especially Kate Winslet as Clementine.

The film toys with what memory looks like in

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HIYA! Ben (Justin H. Min, left) confronts his ex-girlfriend, Miko (Ally Maki), and her new boyfriend, Leon (Timothy Simons), in the dramedy Shortcomings, streaming on Netflix.

he’s got some pretty insufferable traits, there still was a part of me rooting for Ben to find his way. It can’t be Miko giving in to keep him comfortable, and it can’t be Alice to keep bailing him out again and again: Ben has to learn to face his crappy demons all on his own. Min plays it well here—not apologetic for his character’s flaws but vulnerable and letting the rough edges show.

We see a lot of films about women having to find their way out of the continuous cycle of poor decisions meeting lackluster resolve, but it is nice to watch a dude trip and fall his way through self-improvement for a change.

Glen I was rooting for him too. Deep down, Ben’s a good person, but somewhere along the way he became jaded. Everyone’s a poser to him because he knows he’s a failed filmmaker and poser himself. After Alice is kicked out of her grad program, she too moves to NYC, and when his theater goes out of business, in a bid to win Miko back, he travels to New York and stays with Alice and her new girlfriend, Meredith (Sonoya

BLAST FROM THE comparison to reality, the rose-colored glasses we all sometimes wear when thinking about past loves, and the utter heartbreak of tortured love.

Storylines bash together and fall apart, humans peel back their layers until they are simply bleeding hearts still desperate for one true thing.

It’s a fascinating film, one that won’t leave your mind for days.

This film came out 20 years ago and has sat very firmly on my list of favorites ever since.

Beautiful cinematography by director Michel Gondry paired with Kaufman’s incredible writing and a dedicated cast have made this film more than enduring. Don’t miss this chance to see this narrative magic on the big screen. (108 min.)

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Mizuno), a Barnard professor. After stalking Miko, he discovers she’s taken up with a fashion designer named Leon (a very funny Timothy Simons), who Ben dismisses as an Asiaphile who’s only interested in Miko for her ancestry. Yes, white-girl-fetishist Ben is that hypocritical. It’s an entertaining look at race relations and self-sabotage. Will Ben grow up? The film leaves it up to the viewer.

Anna I think that Ben’s ability to see his own flaws is what makes him endearing.

After doing his best to blow up Alice and Meredith’s life, he tells Meredith, “I’m sorry that you met me now.” Even he recognizes the lunacy of his current path. The film manages to be tender and funny. Props to Sherry Cola for her brand of sarcastic comedy. This film’s about the one-stepforward-two-steps-back reality of selfimprovement. ∆ Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen.

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REACHER (SEASON 2) What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2022—present Where’s it showing? Amazon Prime

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thought the first season of Reacher was good, but wowza, this second is even better. Based on the book series by Lee Child, the TV series follows retired military police officer Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson), a mountain of a man who lives the life of a vagabond, moving from place to place and righting wrongs. In the first season, he was arrested for a murder he didn’t commit in a corrupt small town, where he rooted out a conspiracy and meted out his violent brand of street justice.

In season 2, an old military teammate, Neagley (Maria Sten), reaches out to him with news of

about the apparent murder of another member of their special investigation team. What follows is a mystery involving international arms dealing and corrupt military personnel and politicians.

Unlike the two Reacher films starring Tom Cruise, this series is truer to the books’ protagonist—and unlike 5-foot-7 Cruise, the book’s Reacher is an unbeatable giant, and Ritchson is 6-foot-3 and swole AF. What makes the series fun is Reacher is a true anti-hero who doesn’t care about rules, laws, or decorum. He’s walking justice with a mordant sense of humor and an unassailable moral code.

He’s fearless. (eight approximately 50-min. episodes) ∆ —Glen

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TESTOSTERONE TANGO (Left to right) Cop Gaitano “Guy” Russo (Domenick Lombardozzi), David O’Donnell (Shaun Sipos), and Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) are thrown into an international arms dealing conspiracy in Reacher, season 2, streaming on Amazon Prime.

Music Southern Gothic

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Good Medicine and Numbskull bring The Bones of J.R. Jones to Club Car Bar

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n The Bones of J.R. Jones’ new video for “The Good Life,” off his new album Slow Lightning, a blond woman stares deadeyed into the camera in front of a greasy spoon’s kitchen hood, a row of pots hanging behind her. Cut to food order tickets: “ribeye,” “not a chx (tofu),” “fried chicken sando.” She’s a burned-out restaurant worker who slides on her jacket, steps out the back for a smoke, steals a pickup, and drives off into the night for an epic scofflaw adventure as frontman Jonathon Linaberry’s voiceover sings, “I lost my head/ For the last time/ Just feeling down/ I need to turn it around// I’m headed out/ And staying to the morning light/ Bleeds this night out/ Cause I’m after the good life/ The good life.”

Who hasn’t been there? Fed up with the grind, sick of the responsibilities, desperate to let loose, repercussions be damned.

Linaberry, better known as The Bones of J.R. Jones, knows something about the grind.

“There was no ‘a-ha’ moment,” he said in press materials, “no life-changing revelation, no singular flash of inspiration. It was just a fierce, steady, undeniable energy, a force of nature I had to wrestle and wrangle with for years until I could harness it.”

Hence the name of his new album, Slow Lightning, a collection of 12 Southern Gothic songs—raw, visceral, and maybe a little haunted. Think Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska or Bon Iver’s For Emma, Forever Ago. “I felt very lost at the time I was writing these songs,” Linaberry confessed. “It was a moment of deep crisis and anxiety, but I knew the only way out was through, which meant I just had to bring myself to the table every day and put in the work.”

The result is a terrific, somber album from a guy who started playing in New York punk bands before discovering and falling in

love with Alan Lomax’s field recordings of American blues, folk, and gospel musicians throughout the 1930s and ’40s.

See him on his Slow Lightning Tour this Friday, Feb. 9, at Club Car Bar (7 p.m.; all ages; $15 at goodmedicinepresents.com) with Malena Cadiz, who’s touring in support of her third album, Hellbent & Moonbound.

The following evening, The Sam Chase & The Untraditional plays Saturday, Feb. 10, at Club Car Bar (8 p.m.; all ages; $18 at goodmedicinepresents.com) with Max MacLaury opening. The band’s bio sums it up perfectly: “The Sam Chase has a voice like a nun on the lam with a mouthful of cigarettes and curse words in a lonely bar, drunkenly dancing next to a broken jukebox.

His songs are scribbled, not written, on lipstick and sweat stained motel bed sheets because he likes the way the ink bleeds.

His guitar runs on diesel and leaks like the morning after too much whiskey. This is a show you’ll probably want to tattoo on your body so everyone will know that you knew him before he was cool.”

Country and Kottke

Country singer-songwriter Priscilla Block is a force of nature, a no holds barred, take no prisoners, love her or leave her kind of performer. Take her 2022 song “Off the Deep End,” on which she sings, “You can find me at the bar, shuttin’ down Broadway/ Going too hard, bat shit crazy/ So, turn the night up to ten, the whiskey’s fine, jump in/ Going off, off, off, off, off the deep end.” You wouldn’t know it at first, but the song’s about a breakup she refuses to let get her down.

“Well, I took a little time/ I threw myself a pity party/ Staying cooped up, hardly went out at night/ Turns out that’s pretty boring, yeah, maybe I’m just more of a/ Train wreck

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SLOW LIGHTNING Numbskull and Good Medicine present The Bones of J.R. Jones on Feb. 9, at Club Car Bar.

in the morning/ A tornado with no warning, uh huh// I hear you’re asking ’round town/ Where I been and where I got to, think I give a __ about you?/ Let me break it all down/ Yeah, ever since you left me, I’m letting loose/ Cause everything’s better on a dance floor/ Smoking Camels out the backdoor, uh huh/ Well, if you wanna go, I’m going right now.”

She’s a hoot, and she plays the Fremont Theater on Saturday, Feb. 10 (8 p.m.; all ages; $22 at prekindle.com) with Ryan Larkins opening.

“This is me,” Block said in press materials.

“Love it or leave it.”

Virtuoso acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke plays the Fremont on Tuesday, Feb. 13 (8 p.m.; all ages; $37 to $62 at prekindle.com).

Now 78, he remains a singularly talented fingerpicking guitarist who mixes blues, jazz, and folk to create mesmerizingly interesting syncopated and polyphonic rhythms played

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on frequently open-tuned guitar. He needs no introduction. He’s deservedly among the most famous guitarists in the world.

Pick your poison: emo, classic country, or ska-funk

The Siren is the big winner for variety this weekend with a little something for everyone.

Into confessional lyrics over a punk beat?

EMO KIDS have you covered on Friday, Feb. 9 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $17 presale at tixr.com), when they perform cover songs by bands such as My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, The AllAmerican Rejects, Blink-182, and more. They strive for note-perfect renditions of classic emo hits.

It’s free music Saturday, Feb. 10, starting with Bitterwater Road (2 p.m.; 21-and-older; free), a local band playing classic country covers. Boot scoot and boogie, y’all. Later that night, check out the Nada Rasta OG Reunion Show (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). These local reggae-rock-ska-funk-punk legends return for an epic night.

According to organizers, “Nada Rasta is the culmination of a core group of musicians who have played together for years in several other bands. But after more than a few lineup changes and a lot of time spent hashing out new songs to fit the new group, this band is feverishly looking to travel and get themselves heard.”

Deadheads assemble

‘THIS IS ME’ Singer-songwriter Priscilla Block performs on Feb. 10, in the Fremont Theater.

HAVE A SAD EMO KIDS play emo covers at The Siren on Feb. 9.

The Grateful Dead has been gone for 29 years, but for the last 12, Grateful Dead tribute band The China Cats has been filling the hole. They’re the longest running Bay Area Dead tribute known for their vast repertoire of nearly 200 of the band’s songs that retain the Dead’s sense of improvisation.

As the Cats says, they sound “tight but loose; loose but tight.”

The China Cats feature lead guitarist Matt Hartle, known for his regular Grateful Sunday series at Felton Music Hall. Hartle also works with Joe Craven in the acoustic project Painted Mandolin. Rhythm guitarist STARKEY continued page 32

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GRATEFUL CATS Grateful Dead tribute band The China Cats jam at SLO Brew Rock on Feb. 10.

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Scott Cooper plays in SLO frequently with his band Rosebud. Rounding out the band is keyboard player Steve Sofranko, bassist Roger Sideman, and drummer Michael Owens.

The China Cats return to SLO Saturday, Feb 10, at SLO Brew Rock (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $15 at ticketweb.com). It’s the band’s first performance at this club.

the accordion. That dedication blossomed into an illustrious career, which now spans three decades.”

Don’t miss your chance to see two Louisiana legends.

Love is in the air …

Looking for a grand gesture of affection to express your feelings for your significant other? Look no further than That’s Amoré, a Valentine’s bouquet of Broadway hits brought Laissez les to you by Opera San Luis Obispo on bons temps rouler Sunday, Feb. 11, in SLO’s historic Monday Mardi Gras isn’t until Tuesday, Feb. 13, but Club (1 p.m.; $100 at ticketleap.com). you can get an early start when The Clark According to OperaSLO, “This ‘Party with Center presents Mardi Gras Mambo featuring a Purpose’ is also a sneak preview to the The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Nathan & leading cast of our Mother’s Day weekend the Zydeco Cha Chas on Friday, Feb. 9 (7:30 grand production of Disney’s Beauty and the p.m.; $45 to $65 at clarkcenter.org).

Beast! We’re thrilled to introduce patrons First formed in 1977, the Dirty Dozen to soprano Hilary Maiberger, who will play Brass Band is notable the role of Belle, and baritone for incorporating funk, Grant Gary, who will play soul/R&B, and bebop the role of Beast! The event into traditional New Send music and will also include a ‘Princess Orleans jazz sounds. Still club information to Dessert Auction’ showcasing going strong, they won gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. the region’s finest bakers. the Grammy Award for This exciting recital will Best American Roots be accompanied by pianist Performance in 2023.

Susan Davies and also feature talented young The Zydeco Cha Chas is fronted by Nathan artists in an afternoon of Broadway’s greatest Williams, who grew up in a Creole-speaking hits! What better way to show your love for home in St. Martinville. According to his someone special and OperaSLO? Tickets bio, “Nathan eagerly sought out the music of include wine and light appetizers.” ∆ zydeco originators such as Clifton Chenier.

Later, while recovering from a serious illness, Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at Nathan decided to dedicate himself to learning gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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Duncan Alley: SLO’s ‘third place’ is gaining traction as a beverage hub for locals and tourists

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n Ray Oldenburg’s 1989 book The Great Good Place, he suggests that for a healthy existence citizens must balance three realms: home, the workplace, and socialgathering spots. “Your third place is where you relax in public, where you encounter familiar faces, and make new acquaintances,” the sociologist wrote.

Local developer Damien Mavis, a partner at CoVelop Inc., found inspiration in Oldenburg’s book when revitalizing the Creamery Marketplace in downtown San Luis Obispo from 2016 to 2019 and now has his sights set on SLO’s LoBro neighborhood off Broad Street just south of downtown.

CoVelop’s latest project, Duncan Alley, a collection of three buildings with 15 multipurpose suites, is sandwiched between Duncan Road and a seasonal creek with mature eucalyptus trees.

Industrial and lively yet warm and personal tasting rooms combine with functional manufacturing space. Originally envisioned as a food and beverage hub, the project is currently beverage-heavy, with several spaces still available for lease.

If the January grand openings of Ancient Owl Beer Garden and Croma Vera Wines offer any indication of future success, Duncan Alley is destined to become a popular hangout spot, with planned food trucks and a café rounding out the food component.

The café, from Poor But Sexy Inc., parent company of Kreuzberg California, will operate alongside coffee roasting and ice cream manufacturing facilities for its Kraken Coffee and Batch Old Fashioned Ice Cream businesses.

Ancient Owl Beer Garden and Bottle Shoppe

Owned by Alanna and Marin Andruszkiewicz and Larry Duterte, “Ancient Owl Beer Garden is a true mom, pop, and Larry venture,” Alanna said.

The trio opened their original beer garden in Atascadero in 2021, quickly becoming known not only for their craft beer collection but also as a venue “for local artists, food trucks, other business owners, and nonprofits to showcase what they do,” she said.

“With less than two years under our belt in Atascadero, an amazing opportunity at Duncan Alley presented itself. We loved the location and the local community. We knew it would be a great fit for us,” she said. “We cannot wait to engage with more local artists, nonprofits, and local businesses.”

The team specializes in draft and packaged beer and other fermented beverages collected from craft brewers throughout the state and beyond. They’re also a hub of activity, offering food trucks on Taco Tuesday from La Parrilla, as well as rotating food trucks on Friday and Saturday.

Guests can enjoy DJ music on Friday and live music on Saturday afternoon.

On Friday, Feb. 9, Ancient Owl is featuring permanent jewelry—custom-welded pieces— from Glenn in Gold along with food truck Wandering Eats.

LoBro libations

New beverage district Duncan Alley is located at 3197 Duncan Road near lower Broad Street and Orcutt Road in San Luis Obispo’s LoBro neighborhood. A centralized website is forthcoming at duncanalley.com.

Croma Vera Wines

Croma Vera proprietors Mindy Oliver and husband Chris Stein, along with winemaker Jeremy Leffert, are excited to complement their Paso Robles production facility with a tasting room at Duncan Alley.

The team’s current lineup, featuring grapes sourced from the Paso Robles and SLO Coast American Viticultural Areas, includes albariño, carbonic tempranillo, tempranillo, grenache, and Revelación, their signature red blend.

“We established our winery in 2015 to make wines that are a little different, made from lesser-known grape varieties that thrive on the Central Coast,” Oliver said. “We are small, producing about 500 to 600 cases yearly, and are not widely distributed.”

Upcoming enhanced tasting experiences include The Black Glass Challenge on Feb. 10.

Blind taste a wine from the flight in a black glass with no color hues. Winners will be posted on the winery’s Instagram page.

DELIGHTFULLY DRY “We have a rotating, ever-changing lineup of flavors,” said Shingdig Cider co-owner Tommy Valois. “We are also starting a wine program soon [beginning] with a pinot noir.”

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the team has designed a special package available Feb. 14 to 18. Enjoy a bottle of wine, cheese plate, and flower bouquet on site or to go.

Rhônedonnée Wines

Winemaker Coby Parker-Garcia and wife Katie Noonan, co-owners of El Lugar, have consolidated retail and production at their new space and are thrilled to be “sharing our wines with new customers and building our following up,” Parker-Garcia said.

In 2023, they celebrated their first vintage at the facility and also made their first chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, which will be released at the end of April.

The winery’s 1,200 annual case production primarily focuses on pinot noir from the SLO Coast and Santa Maria Valley AVAs, with a syrah also currently available.

Another winery that moved its production to Duncan Alley in 2023 is Rhônedonnée, coowned by winemaker Aaron Guerrero and his partner Kirsten Thom.

“We started our label … in 2017 and produced about 50 cases of our mourvèdre,” Thom said. “We are now producing about 500 cases and work with roussanne, grenache, mourvèdre, and syrah.”

A play on the words Rhone and randonnée— French for long journey—the winery emulates Old World-style Rhones with Central Coast fruit.

“We are thrilled to be located close to where we live and consider our winery a second home,” Thom said.

On Feb. 10 and 11, the winery is offering a Valentine’s Tasting Menu of its rosé and all vintages of Destination: Love.

“We pulled the last of our 2018 Destination: Love from our personal cellar, and this may be the only time we can offer this special grenache tasting experience,” Thom said.

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El Lugar Wines

Shindig Cider

“As longtime fans of cider, John Wilson and I started Shindig in 2020 as a fun little side project with the goal of making ciders that were dry, balanced, and approachable,” said co-owner Tommy Valois.

The team bought a secondhand mill and press, picked apples from orchards on friends’ properties throughout the Central Coast, and started pressing and fermenting in a backyard shed.

“The cider we made out of that first harvest was really well received by friends and family, so we decided to go for it and turn the project into a business,” Valois said.

Flash forward to September 2023 when the duo opened their Duncan Alley tasting room and production space, averaging 3,000 annual cases of cans along with kegs and small-batch bottles.

“We have been getting a really great flow of SLO locals from the surrounding neighborhoods who all seem stoked that they finally have a spot where they can go out and hit a few bars on the weekend without having to drive across town,” Valois said. “It’s been a really fun first few months, and we are excited to see what this whole place turns into in the new year.”

Shrine Brewing

THE PLACE El Lugar owners Coby Parker-Garcia, wife Katie Noonan, and their daughter, Callie, 10, opened their new tasting room and production facility at SLO’s Duncan Alley in November.

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COMING SOON Joe and Justine Florence will soon craft their beer at SLO’s Duncan Alley. The couple’s new brewery, Shrine, embraces sustainable practices such as sourcing locally when possible as well as recycling water and energy.

Joe and Justine Florence plan to open Shrine Brewing this summer and will serve “experimental hoppy beers as well as other traditional styles,” said Joe, who apprenticed at Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles.

“Opening a brewery where people can enjoy the beer I make has always been a dream of mine, and I can’t wait to share that with the SLO community,” he added.

“We are incredibly excited to be part of Duncan Alley. We had become fans of Shindig Cider, and it was through them that we found this location. We’re very much looking forward to the opportunity to be a part of this destination where people can enjoy some of the best craft beverages the Central Coast has to offer.” ∆ Flavor Writer Cherish Whyte thinks Duncan Alley is just what LoBro needed. Reach her at cwhyte@newtimesslo.com.

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ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY Department of Social Services PO Box 8119 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Juvenile Court CASE NAME: Ava Leanne Hoyle CASE NUMBER: 22JD00173-001 1.

To: Bruce T. Hoyle and anyone claiming to be a parent of Ava Leanne Hoyle born on 11/15/2016 at Sierra Vista Regional Med Center, San Luis Obispo, California 2.

A hearing will be held on February 7, 2024, at 1:00pm in Dept. 12 and April 10, 2024, at 1:00pm in Dept. 12 located at Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. *This hearing will be held remotely.

If you wish to appear by telephone, your attorney in this case must notify the Court on the day of the hearing, prior to the hearing calendar. If you wish to appear in person, notify your attorney in this case. If you do not have an attorney and you wish to appear for the hearing, you must contact the court.

The remote hearing will be confidential. You must not record the hearing, allow others to listen to the hearing, or disclose to others what occurs during the hearing. Participants who violate confidentiality may be subject to criminal and civil sanctions.

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At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer.

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The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all of your parental rights to the child will be terminated.

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If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final.

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San Luis Obispo County. JSM Studios, LLC (872 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ JSM Studios, LLC, Justin Rosander, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-19-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

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ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY Department of Social Services PO Box 8119 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Juvenile Court CASE NAME: Maria-Agraphina Alyssa Rosealine Stacki Sofia-Ruth Jerri-Ann Stacki CASE NUMBER: 23JD00012-001 23JD00012-002 1.

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At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer.

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The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all of your parental rights to the child will be terminated.

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You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you.

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If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final.

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The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present.

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FILE NO. 2024-0239 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as STMJ LLC, 5795 Stockdale Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. STMJ, LLC (5795 Stockdale Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ STMJ, LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-25-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Steddum, Deputy. Exp. 01-25-29. February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024.

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San Luis Obispo County. J. Ferreira Construction, Inc. (625 Horstman St., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ J. Ferreira Construction, Inc., Justin, Ferreira, 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. Stiletto, Exp. 11-14-28.

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San Luis Obispo County. FWMB, Inc. (500 Quintana RD, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted

by A CA Corporation /s/ FWMB, Inc., Deborah Kaloi-Pettit, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-1423. 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.

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ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY Department of Social Services PO Box 8119 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Juvenile Court CASE NAME: Emilio Brian Doherty CASE NUMBER: 23JD00308-001 1.

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If you wish to appear by telephone, your attorney in this case must notify the Court on the day of the hearing, prior to the hearing calendar. If you wish to appear in person, notify your attorney in this case. If you do not have an attorney and you wish to appear for the hearing, you must contact the court.

The remote hearing will be confidential. You must not record the hearing, allow others to listen to the hearing, or disclose to others what occurs during the hearing. Participants who violate confidentiality may be subject to criminal and civil sanctions.

3.

At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer.

4.

The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all of your parental rights to the child will be terminated.

5.

You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney.

If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you.

6.

If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final.

7.

The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present.

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FILE NO. 2023-2663 (12/14/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as POSADA MEDICAL CENTER WEST CONDO ASSOCIATION, 262 Posada Lane, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County.

James P Cartland (272 Puffin Way, Templeton, CA 93465), Hendrick F Breytenbach (3154 Cielo Grande, Atascadero, CA, 93422), Nelson T Yamagata (1720 Donelson Place, Templeton, CA 93465, United States). This business is conducted

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(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 12-15-28.

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FILE NO. 2023-2729 (1/1/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as BLAST & BREW, 803 13th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

San Luis Obispo County. Genova Management Group LLC (679 N Palm Ave, Ste 200, Fresno, CA, 93704.) State of California. This business is conducted by Genova Management Group LLC, A. Thomas Ferdinandi, COO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 12-26-23. 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. 1226-28.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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Steele Ventures, LLC. (1445 West Grand Ave, Suite B, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Steele Ventures, LLC., Scott R Steele, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-27-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk G. Ugalde Exp. 12-27-28.

January 18, 25 & February 1, 8, 2024

FILE NO. 2024-0015 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as BRIGHTER SIDE BARGAINS, BRIGHTER SIDE THRIFT STORE, BRIGHTER SIDE THRIFT SHOP,BRIGHTER SIDE THRIFT, BRIGHTER SIDE BARGAIN CENTER. 197 S 10th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County.

Elvia Madrigal, (PO Box 782, Grover Beach, CA 93483). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Elvia Madrigal. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-03-2024. 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. 01-03-29.

January 18, 25, February 1 & 8, 2029.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2759 (01/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSIC COMPANY, 1711 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Brett Joseph Malta (1711 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Brett Joseph Malta . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-2-23. 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. 12-29-28.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023-2765 (12/18/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as T’S RED TACOS, 690 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County.

Pismo’s Pizza & Chowder House, Inc. (500 Linne Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). State of California.

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s, Pismo’s Pizza & Chowder House, Inc., Roger Sharp, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-29-23. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Stiletto, Deputy. Exp. 12-29-28.

January 18, 25, February 1 & 8, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0006 (01/02/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as BOOKKEEPING BY BARBARA MARIE, 44 Mariposa Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Barbara Marie Ozanich, (44 Mariposa Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Barbara Marie Ozanich. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-0224. 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. 01-02-29.

January 18, 25, February 1, & 8, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0007 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as LANE & COLE’S LAUNDROMAT, 127 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Casey Johnston.

(816 Mentone Avenue, CA, 93433).

This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Casey Johnston. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-0224. 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. 01-02-29.

January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0008 (12/19/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST MOBILE NOTARY, 499 Sunset Court, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Rebecca Renee Arias (499 Sunset Court, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Rebecca Renee Arias. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-02-24 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. 01-02-29.

January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0029 (01/04/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as LANDSBY WINES, (5995 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446). San Luis Obispo County.

Mikkelsen Family Wines LLC (5995 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted

by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Mikkelsen Family Wines LLC, Oliver Mikkelsen, Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 0104-24. 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. 01-04-29.

January 25, February, 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0030 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as EVERGREEN SOUPS, 4750 Allene Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Candice S Cane (4750 Allene Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by an individual/s/ Candice S Cane. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-042024. 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. 01-04-2029.

January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0037 (01/04/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as LEON RM CONSTRUCTION, 1246 Mesa Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444 . San Luis Obispo County. Leon RM Construction (1246 Mesa Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Leon RM Construction, Marbella De Leon, CEO/President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-04-2024. 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. 01-042029.

January 18, 25, February 1 & 8, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0038 (01/03/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE JUST DAINA, 10700 Toro Creek Road, Atascadero CA, 93422. San Luis Obispo County.

Daina K Catlin (10700 Toro Creek Road, Atascadero CA, 93422).

This business is conducted by A/ An Individual/s/ Daina K Catlin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-0424. 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. Exp. 01-04-29.

January 18 & February 1, 8 & 15, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0043 (01/05/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUNROOMS PLUS, 848 Covington Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Team-System Corp (P.O. Box 212, Arroyo Grande CA, 93421. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Team-System Corp, Reginald D. Johnson, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-0524. 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. 01-05-29.

January 25, February 1, 8 & 15, 2024.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0048 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as GIGI’S BITS AND BOB’S BOUTIQUE, 816 Main St., Suite B, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. April Nancy Cannizzaro (816 Main St., Suite B, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ April Nancy Cannizzaro. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-05-24. 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. 01-05-29.

January 18, 25, February 1,& 8, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0068 (12/08/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as JSB GENERAL ENGINEERING, 5565 Nogales Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Jason Sterling Bates (5565 Nogales Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422) This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Jason Sterling Bates. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-09-24. 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. 01-09-29.

February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0069 (07/15/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as AMERICAN PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES, 658 Graves Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Carson Alexander Gann (311 Alder, Ln, Buellton, CA 93427). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Carson Alexander Gann. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01/09/2024.

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. 01/09/2029.

January 18, 25 & February 1, 8, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0053 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following persons are doing business as MORRO BAY COFFEE CO., 948 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA, 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Aja Leigh-Ann Davis (948 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442) and Madison Joss Lipton (948 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted

by A Limited Partnership. Leigh-Ann, General Partner/s/ Aja Davis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-082024. 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. 01-08-2029.

January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0054 (01/08/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as BOB’S RADIO AND TV, 1415 S. 4th St., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel Lindsey Steele (1415 S. 4th St., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by an individual/s/Daniel Lindsey Steele. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-08-2024. 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. 01-08-2029.

January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2024

FILE NO. 2024-0073 (01/09/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as CRYMSON CRYSTAL, 7100 Navajoa Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Gianne Nicole Anderson (PO Box 174, Atascadero, CA 93423). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gianne Nicole Anderson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-0924. 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. 01-09-29.

January 18, 25 & February 1 & 8, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0055 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as NECTAR & NOBLE, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Trilogy Hospitality (15223 Hume Drive, Saratoga, CA 95070). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Trilogy Hospitality, Kamal Patel, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-08-2024. 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. 01-08-2029.

January 25, February 1, 8 & 15 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0056 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as TWO WOLVES SHOPPE, 1295 Laura Court, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County.

Laurel Anaya (1295 Laura Court, Templeton, CA 93465) This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Laurel Anaya. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-08-24.

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. 01-08-29.

January 25, February, 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0058 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as NOT POISON BAKING, 115 Placentia Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County.

Yodelayheehoo Baked Goods, LLC. (115 Placentia Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Yodelayheehoo Baked Goods, LLC., Wendy Jones, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-08-24. 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. 01-08-29.

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0075 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as VELOCITY TINT, 1351 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County.

Roger Craig, (1473 Blackberry Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93421) This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Roger Craig. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01/09/2024.

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. 01/09/2029.

January 18, 25, February 1 & 8, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0076 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as MONARCH GROVE WINERY, 180 HWY 1, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County.

GJEM INC (262 Placentia Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). State of CA. This business is conducted by A Corporation /s/ GJEM Inc, Julie Garcia, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-09-24.

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. 01-09-29.

January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0078 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as CINDA NOTARY PRO, 571 Embarcadero Ste. A, Morro Bay, CA 93442 . San Luis Obispo County.

Lucinda L Quintanar-Petit, 571 Embarcadero Ste. A, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Lucinda L Quintanar-Petit. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-09-24. 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. 01-09-29.

January 18, 25 & February 1, & 8, 2024.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0079 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as NELSON FENCING, INC.,1881 San Bernardo Creek Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Nelson Fencing, Inc. (1881 San Bernardo Creek Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Nelson Fencing, Inc., Noah Jordan Nelson, President/CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-1024. 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. 01-10-2029.

January 25, February 1, 8 & 15 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0082 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/29/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO MASSAGE THERAPY, 210 Traffic Way, Unit C, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Jeffery Bennett Bowers (447 Hansen Hill Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Jeffery Bennett Bowers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-10-24. 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. 01-10-29.

January 25, February 1,8 & 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0093 (01/11/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as 1ST RESPONSE CPR TRAINING, 131 East Cherry Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Bret Lamar Eckard (131 East Cherry Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Bret Lamar Eckard. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-11-24. 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. 01-11-29.

January 25, February 1, 8, & 15 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0094 New Filing The following person is doing business as OLD WEST CINNAMON ROLLS, 861 Dolliver St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Payo Laboratories, Inc. (1448 Hetrick Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Payo Laboratories, Inc., Jeff Parkhurst, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-11-24. 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. 01-11-29.

January 25, February 1, 8 & 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0097 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as ATOWN WHEELS, 9301 Musselman Drive, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County.

Gabrielle Romo (9301 Musselman Drive, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gabrielle Romo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01/11/24.

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. 01-11-29.

January 25 & February 1, 8 & 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0098 (12/18/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE ROOSTER AND THE RAVEN, 2710 Cedar Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County.

Calculated Casual L.L.C. (2710 Cedar Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Calculated Casual L.L.C., Lori Swan, Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-1124. 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. 01-11-29.

January 25, February, 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0101 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as A’KINI SWIMWEAR, 1810 Doris Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Alyssa T Hudson (1810 Doris Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Alyssa T Hudson.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-11-24. 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. 01-11-29.

January 18, 25, & February 1, 8, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0108 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as ITCHY DOG, 609 Taylor Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Shelley Rice (PO Box 1029, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421) This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Shelley Rice. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-1224. 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. 01-12-29.

January 25, February, 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0109 (01/12/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as MOTEL 6 ATASCADERO, 9400 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County.

Atascadero Lodging LLC (16398 Canon Lane, Chino Hills, CA 91709, FL). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Atascadero Lodging LLC, Tejal Patel, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-12-24. 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. 01-12-29.

January 25, February, 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0121 (01/10/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as K&B ROCKS, 1180 Scenic Way, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Kelly Ann Fisher (1180 Scenic Way, Los Osos, CA 93402), Bill John Fisher, (1180 Scenic Way, Los Osos, CA 93402) . This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Kelly Ann Fisher.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 0116-24. 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. 01-16-29.

January 25, February, 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0122 (01/16/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as CARIBBEAN LOVE, 144 Stenner Street, Apt. C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Norma Pauline Humes (144 Stenner Street, Apt. C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405) This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Norma Pauline Humes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-16-24. 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. 01-16-29.

January 25, February, 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0125 (01/16/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as INSPIRED SOFT PLAY, 3202 Aster Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Growthspurts Child Development Facility, LLC. (3202 Aster Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Growthspurts Child Development Facility, LLC., Breane Boswell, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-16-24. 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. 0116-29.

January 25, February, 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0111 (01/12/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as LIFE ON LOVE STREET, 739 Napa Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442.

San Luis Obispo County. Marcia Elaine Beck (739 Napa Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442) This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Marcia Elaine Beck. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-12-24. 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. 01-12-29.

January 25, February, 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0127 (11/01/2022) New Filing The following person is doing business as CEASER’S BARBERSOP #3, 2790 Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Cesar Mike Guzman Maldonado (2790 Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420) This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Cesar Mike Guzman Maldonado. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-1624. 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. 01-16-29.

January 25, February, 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0116 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as VICTORIOUS PEST SOLUTIONS, 119 W El Camino St, Apt. A, Santa Maria, CA 93458. Santa Barbara County. Reuben Paul Hernandez (119 W El Camino St, Santa Maria, CA 93458) This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Reuben Paul Hernandez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-16-24. 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. 01-16-29.

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0120 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as MIRAZUR RESTAURANT, 1365 2nd St, Los Osos, CA 93402.

San Luis Obispo County. Luis A Flores (1365 2nd St, Los Osos, CA 93402), Marco Lucatero (1365 2nd St, Los Osos, California, 93402), Ismael Cruz (1365 2nd St, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A General Partnership, Luis A Flores, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-16-24. 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. 01-16-29.

January 25, February 1, 8, & 15 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0129 (04/01/1999) New Filing The following person is doing business as STANDING GOAT, 1397 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 . San Luis Obispo County.

Evaki, Inc. (1397 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Evaki, Inc., Brian Jacques, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-16-24. 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. 01-16-29.

January 25, February, 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0133 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as TAYLOR RENTAL, 1545 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA, 93446 . San Luis Obispo County. Best Rents, Inc. (PO Box 1708, Pismo Beach, CA 93448). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Best Rents, Inc., Ernest C Barncastle, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-17-24. 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. 0117-29.

January 25, February, 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0137 (01/01/2004) New Filing The following person is doing business as ENERGY IN MOTION WELLNESS, 3591 Sacramento Drive, Suite 127, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Leslie Cotham (3591 Sacramento Drive, Suite 127, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Leslie Cotham. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-17-2024. 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. 01-17-2029.

February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0164 (01/17/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as NOSE TO TAIL DOG TRAINING, 997 Paradise Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Theresa Ruth Molinari (997 Paradise Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420) This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Theresa Ruth Molinari. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-19-24. 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. 01-19-29.

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0139 (01/08/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as MC CLEANING, 1930 Teak Dr. Apt. B. Paso Robles, CA 93446.

San Luis Obispo County. Monica Hurtado (1930 Teak Dr. Apt. B. Paso Robles, CA 93446) This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Monica Hurtado. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-17-24. 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. 01-17-29.

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0140 (12/29/2009) New Filing The following person is doing business as SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 3599 Sueldo St #100, San Luis Obispo CA, 93401 . San Luis Obispo County. Mid State Property, Inc. (3599 Sueldo St #100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). State of California.

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Mid State Property, Inc, Gordon M Gullage, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-1724. 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. 12-17-29.

January 25, February 1, 8, & 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0141 (01/11/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as NATOMA, 5115 Buena Vista Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Le Vigne Winery, Inc. (5115 Buena Vista Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Le Vigne Winery, Inc., Scott Keller, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-17-24. 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. 01-17-29.

February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0146 (01/02/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as GENOA VISUAL GROUP, 1313 Carmel Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Egenoa, LLC (1313 Carmel Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Egenoa, LLC, Paul Ferroggiaro, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-18-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-18-29. February 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0161 (01/02/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as CUSTOM CRAFT AUTO BODY, 4130 Horizon Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Custom Craft Auto Body #2 LLC (4130 Horizon Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Custom Craft Auto Body #2 LLC, Jaime Llamas, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-19-24. 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. 01-19-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0165 (01/18/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as ALIGNED ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS SPA, 672 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Naomi Lee Brebes Mensah (4415 Sycamore Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422 ). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Naomi Lee Brebes Mensah . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-19-24. 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. 01-19-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0171 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as ENTERPRISE MOBILITY, 901 Airport Dr Ste 3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-8368. San Luis Obispo County. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC. (333 City Blvd West Suite 100, Orange, CA 92868). State of DE. This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC, Russell A. Willey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-22-24. 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. 01-22-24.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0172 (12/07/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as AISLING AESTHETICS, 3680 Broad St, Suite 102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Miranda Ashley Weir (3680 Broad St, Suite 102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Miranda Ashley Weir. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-2224. 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. 01-22-29.

February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0173 (09/11/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as SIGNATURE PAINTING, 882 Church Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Peter R Worley (882 Church Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Peter R Worley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22024. 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. 01-22-29.

February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0176 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as LILY’S COFFEE HOUSE, 2028 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County.

Oceanview Holdings, Corp. (2028 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Oceanview Holdings, Corp. Michael Aday, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-24. 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. 01-22-29.

February, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0177 (01/14/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE HAIR VAULT, 209 S. Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Audrey Marie Fuller (209 S. Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Audrey Marie Fuller. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-2224. 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. 01-22-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0180 (05/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as: PIZMO CAFE, 270 Pomeroy Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Leng & Family, Inc. (270 Pomeroy Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Leng & Family, Inc., Natthaphong Lengsrichaem, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-2224. 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. 01-22-29 February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0178 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as 805 HANDY MAN LLC, 826 Front Street #2, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. 805 Handy Man LLC. (826 Front Street #2, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted

by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ 805 Handy Man LLC, Augustine Jesus Holguin, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-22-24.

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. 01-22-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0181 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, MISSION INN SAN LUIS OBISPO, 1951 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Manish Enterprises Inc. (1951 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Manish Enterprises, Inc., Manish Gupta, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-24. 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. 0122-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0179 (01/22/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as KHANG GRUB, 501 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County.

Natthaphong Lengsrichaem (501 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433) This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Natthaphong Lengsrichaem. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-22-2024. 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. 0122-2029.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0192 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as MOON VALLEY AQUACULTURE, 7624 Whispering Trails Place, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Sean Arthur Engler (7624 Whispering Trails Place, Paso Robles, CA 93446) This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Sean Arthur Engler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-23-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Steddum, Deputy. Exp. 01-23-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors WHEN: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

WHAT: Hearing to consider an appeal by Mary Matakovich (APPL2023-00011) of the Planning Commission’s approval of a request by Rob Zimmerman (Lauklan, LLC) for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and concurrent Development Plan / Coastal Development Permit (C-SUB2022-00005 CO 22-0033) to subdivide two existing 6,000 gross sq.ft vacant parcels into a Planned Development consisting of four 3,000 gross sq.ft parcels and construction of four single family residences for the purpose of resale or development.

Each resulting parcel would consist of one single-family residence containing 1,892 sq.ft. in floor area, 1,057 sq. ft. in garage area, and 707 sq. ft. in deck area. Also requested is the use of all four units as residential vacation rentals and a modification to the location standard pursuant to Section 23.08.165(c)(3). The project site is within the Residential Multi-Family land use category and located at 2845 and 2855 Avila Beach Drive within the community of Avila Beach. District 3.

County File Number: APPL2023-00011 Assessor Parcel Numbers: 076-196-017 & 076-196-018 Supervisorial District: 3 Date Accepted: November 27, 2023 WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Nicole Ellis, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, nellis@co.slo.ca.us (805) 781-5600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered at the hearing is the environmental determination. The Environmental Coordinator finds that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) is adequate for the purposes of compliance with CEQA because no substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revision of the previously certified FEIR, no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstance under which the project is undertaken which will require major revision of the previously certified FEIR, and no new information of substantial importance has been identified which was not known at the time that the previous FEIR was certified.

COASTAL APPEALABLE: County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043. **If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing** DATED: February 6, 2024 REBECCA CAMPBELL, Acting County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of The Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Niki Martin, Deputy Clerk February 8, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors WHEN: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

WHAT: Hearing to consider an appeal by Mary Matakovich (APPL2023-00012) of the Planning Commission’s approval (November 9, 2023) of a request by Cody Gambril for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and a concurrent Development Plan / Coastal Development Permit (C-SUB2022-00006/CO 22-0032) to subdivide an existing 10,617 gross-square-foot parcel into a Planned Development consisting of two 2,965 gross-square-foot parcels (Parcel 1 & Parcel 2), one 4,686 gross-square-foot parcel (Parcel 3) and construction of one single family residence on each of the resulting parcels for the purpose of resale or development. Each resulting parcel would consist of one single-family residence ranging from 1,838 sq. ft. to 2,415 sq. ft. in floor areas, 576 sq. ft. to 1,074 sq. ft. in garage areas, and 598 sq. ft. to 849 sq. ft. in deck areas. Also requested is the use of all three units as residential vacation rentals and a modification to the location standard pursuant to Section 23.08.165(c)(3). The project is within the Residential Multi-Family land use category and is located at 2821 Avila Beach Drive within the community of Avila Beach. The site is in the Coastal Zone and the San Luis Bay Coastal Planning Area. District 3.

County File Number: APPL2023-00012 Assessor Parcel Numbers: 076-196-019 Supervisorial District: 3 Date Accepted: November 27, 2023 WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Eric Tolle, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, etolle@co.slo.ca.us, (805) 781-5600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered is the environmental determination. The Environmental Coordinator finds that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) is adequate for the purposes of compliance with CEQA because no substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revision of the previously certified FEIR, no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstance under which the project is undertaken which will require major revision of the previously certified FEIR, and no new information of substantial importance has been identified which was not known at the time that the previous FEIR was certified.

COASTAL APPEALABLE: County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043. **If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing** DATED: February 6, 2024 REBECCA CAMPBELL, Acting County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of The Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Niki Martin, Deputy Clerk February 08, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHO San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors WHEN Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

WHAT Hearing to consider a request by Andrew and Merry Joslin for a General Plan Amendment application (LRP2022-00011) to change the land use category from Office Professional (OP) to Residential Multi-Family (RMF) on an approximately 0.13-acre parcel/site. The project site is located at 673 S. Ocean Avenue, between 6th and 7th Street, west of Highway 1, in the community of Cayucos. The site is in the in the Estero Planning Area, in the Coastal Zone.

County File Number: LRP2022-00011 Assessor Parcel Numbers: 064-135-003 Supervisorial District: 2 Date Accepted: March 03, 2023 WHERE The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION You may contact Shawn Monk, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, smonk@co.slo.ca.us, (805) 781-5600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION This project is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA. [Reference: State CEQA Guidelines sec. 15061(b)(3), General Rule Exemption].

COASTAL APPEALABLE County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043. **If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing** DATED: February 7, 2024 REBECCA CAMPBELL, Acting County Administrative Officer & ExOfficio Clerk of The Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk February 8, 2024

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0194 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (1/23/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as: BIG SUR CALIFORNIA CAFE, 9290 Castillo Dr. San Simeon, CA 93452, San Luis Obispo County.

Maura Montero (9290 Castillo Dr. San Simeon, CA 93452). This business is conducted by an Individual /s/ Maura Montero. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-23-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Steddum, Deputy. Exp. 01-23-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0207 (01/23/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as KOR KITCHEN, 4750 Allene Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Sophia Zekria (1857 Homestead Pl, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Sophia Zekria. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-23-24. 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. 01-23-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0210 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as MIGHTY TIGER ENTERPRISES, 4627 Snapdragon Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. State of California. San Luis Obispo County. Mighty Tiger Enterprises LLC (4627 Snapdragon Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted

by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Mighty Tiger Enterprises LLC, Marc Uribe Takken, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-23-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Steddum, Deputy. Exp. 01-23-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0200 (07/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE BUSINESS BESTIE, 3189 East Highway 46, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Christina Michelle-Ramin Alanis (3189 East Highway 46, Paso Robles, CA 93446) This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Christina Michelle-Ramin Alanis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-2324. 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. 01-23-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0205 (03/01/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as, JM PLUMBING, 1315 N. Frontage Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. State of California. San Luis Obispo County. JDM Plumbing Inc (1315 N Frontage Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ JDM Plumbing Inc., Lisa Benko, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-23-24. 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. 01-23-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0206 (01/11/1999) New Filing The following person is doing business as, DOGHOUSE PROMOTIONS, 309 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Laughing Willow, Inc. (P.O Box 433, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Laughing Willow, Inc., Elizabeth Espy, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1-23-24. 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. 01-23-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0217 (01/22/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as SEA CHANGE CONSULTING SERVICES, 540 Ocean View Avenue, Grover Beach, California, 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Stephen C Lieberman (PO Box 1305, Grover Beach, CA 93483). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Stephen C Lieberman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0124-24. 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. 01-24-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0221 (04/26/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as FIVE O DRIVING SCHOOL, 158 Avenida De Diamante, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 . San Luis Obispo County.

Five O Driving School, LLC (158 Avenida De Diamante, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Five O Driving School, LLC, James Dylan Barnard, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 0124-24. 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. 01-24-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0214 (01/29/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as SAND CASTLE SUITES, 161 Ocean Avenue, Cayucos, CA 93430.

San Luis Obispo County. Sand Castle Holdings, LLC. (171 N Ocean Avenue, Cayucos, CA 93430). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Sand Castle Holdings, LLC, Patrick Brendan Fritzsche, Manger. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-24-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Steddum, Deputy. Exp. 0124-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0222 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BLISS LIVING WELLNESS, 778 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Follow Your Bliss LLC (778 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) State of California. This business is conducted by Follow Your Bliss LLC, Dara Stepanek, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 1-24-24. 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. 1-24-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0216 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as BEST DAY EVER BOAT ADVENTURES, 86 Landing Passage, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. SLO Coast Kayaks LLC (P.O. Box 576 Avila Beach, CA 93424).

State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ SLO Coast Kayaks LLC, Vincent Shay, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-24-24. 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. 01-2429.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0223 (01/24/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION & HAULING,GUS’S TRANSPORTATION & HAULING, 733 Santa Ysabel Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402 . San Luis Obispo County. Christoval Gonzales III (733 Santa Ysabel Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Christoval Gonzales III. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-24-24. 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. 01-24-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0224 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/24/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as, CLEANING ROSE SERVICE, 723 Hill Street, Apt. A, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Andres Alfonso Araujo Aguilar (723 Hill Street, Apt. A, Nipomo, CA 93444), Rosa Bestalia Sanchez De Araujo (723 Hill Street, Apt. A, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Andres Alfonso Araujo Aguilar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1-24-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Steddum, Deputy. Exp. 01-24-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0227 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: COLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT, 3550 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Stanley Motors Inc. (3550 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Stanley Motors Inc., David Mercer Cole, Chief Executive Officer.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0124-24. 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. 01-24-29 February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0231 (08/09/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as CALIFORNIA INCENSE COMPANY, 1202 15th St, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County.

Jolene F Tench (1202 15th St, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jolene F Tench. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-25-24. 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. 01-25-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0232 (07/14/1983) New Filing The following person is doing business as MOORE’S WESTERN NURSERY, 8225 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County.

Robert William Paver (8255 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422, United States), Marilee Carol Paver, (8255 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422) .

This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Marilee C Paver. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-25-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Steddum, Deputy. Exp. 0125-29.

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FILE NO. 2024-0233 (1/22/24) New Filing The following person is doing business as BEAR VALLEY CENTER, 12300 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 . San Luis Obispo County. Las Sombras Village LLC (3329 Durham Ct. Burbank, CA 91504. State of California). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Las Sombras Village LLC, Alexander Keith, Jr., Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-25-24. 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. 01-25-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0234 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as JAN’S PLACE, 1817 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Salmonroot LLC (1817 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). State of California. This business is conducted

by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Salmonroot LLC, Jeffrey Root, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-25-24. 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. 01-25-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0239 (01/12/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as AERIAL SLO MEDIA, 637 Asilo, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Aerial OC Media LLC (23052-H Alicia Pwy #348, Mission Viejo, CA 92692).

State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Aerial OC Media LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 0125-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Steddum, Deputy.

Exp. 01-25-29. February 1, 8, 15 & 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0240 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as A-1 METALS & AUTO SALVAGE, INC., 5795 Stockdale Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. A-1 Metals & Auto Salvage, Inc. (5795 Stockdale Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ A-1 Metals & Auto Salvage, Inc., Sheryl Thompson, Secretary.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-25-24. 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. 01-25-29.

February 1, 8, 5 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0249 (03/27/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as CAPSTONE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES, 425 Orchard St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Life in the Spirit Inc. (425 Orchard St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Life in The Spirit, Inc, Patrick H Sparrow, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-2524. 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. 01-25-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0250 (11/11/23) New Filing The following person is doing business as CRAFT & SPIRIT BARTENDING SERVICE, 7777 San Gregorio, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Katelin Staley (7777 San Gregorio, Atascadero, CA 93422) This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Katelin Staley.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-26-24. 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. 01-26-29.

February, 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0257 (10/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as LOS OSOS PAINTING, 1283 Fredrick’s Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

David Samuel Estrada (1283 Fredricks Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ David Samuel Estrada. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-26-24. 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. 01-26-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0260 (01/26/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 3599 Sueldo St #100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Mid State Property Management (3599 Sueldo St #100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). State of California. This business is conducted

by A CA Corporation /s/ Mid State Property Management, Gordon Matthew Gullage, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-2624. 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. 01-26-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0246 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as DREAM EVENTZZZ, 9540 Avonne Ave #6, San Simeon, CA 93452. San Luis Obispo County.

Irma S Zubia (9540 Avonne Ave #6, San Simeon, CA 93452). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Irma S Zubia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-25-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Steddum, Deputy.

Exp. 01-25-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0270 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/17/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: LUNADA GARDEN BISTRO, 78 N. Ocean Ave, Cayucos, Ca 93430. San Luis Obispo County.

Marco V. Lucatero, Jorge A. Lopez (78 N Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA 93430) and Juan P. Favila (78 N Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA 93430).

This business is conducted by a General Partnership./s/ Marco V. Lucatero, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-29-24. 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. 01-29-29.

February 8, 15 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0248 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL STORAGE, 1001 Allesandro Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County.

Inheritance Storage, LLC (51 19th Street, Cayucos, CA 93430). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Inheritance Storage, LLC, Laura Skiff, Sole Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-25-24. 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. 01-25-29. February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FILE NO. 2024-0271 (04/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as: INSPIRED FLIGHT, 225 Suburban Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Inspired Flight Technologies, Inc. (225 Suburban Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). State of Delaware. This business is conducted

by A CA Corporation /s/ Inspired Flight Technologies, Inc., Marc Stollmeyer, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-2924. 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. 01-29-29 February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0279 (07/23/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as POORBOY ELECTRIC & LIGHTING, 300 Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Erik Poor (PO Box 3438, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Erik Poor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-29-24. 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. 01-29-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0280 (01/30/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST PRINT COMPANY, CHRIDOMI, 4401 El Camino Real #D, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County.

Christian Anthony Atencio (4401 El Camino Real #D, Atascadero, CA 93422) This business is conducted

by An Individual /s/ Christian Anthony Atencio. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-30-24. 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. 01-30-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0285 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as RIPPIN’ E’BIKES, SWEETWATER CREATIONS, 170 W Grand Ave #102, Grover Beach, CA 93433.

San Luis Obispo County. Sweetwater Creations, LLC, (PO Box 793, Grover Beach, CA 93483).

State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Sweetwater Creations, LLC, John M Kuebler, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 01-30-24. 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. 01-30-29. February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0321 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as SMITH DOUBLE SS RANCH, LLC, 1166 Connie Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 . San Luis Obispo County. Smith Double SS Ranch, LLC (1166 Connie Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Smith Double SS Ranch, LLC, Jacqueline Claire-Whitesides, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 02-02-24.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 02-02-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024-0323 (01/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as PICO BLOOMS, 1550 Negranti Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442.

San Luis Obispo County. Amelie Lhommel Trace (PO Box 241, Cayucos California, 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Amelie Lhommel Trace. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-0224. 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. 02-02-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0510 (09/01/2008) New Filing The following person is doing business as SIMONINI-POWELL REAL ESTATE 5220 Cascabel Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Shannon Simonini (5220 Cascabel Road, Atascadero, CA 93422) This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Shannon Simonini. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01-18-24. 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. 01-18-29.

February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0297 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as, SLO COUNTY REALTY, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY REALTY, 815 Murray Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Kenneth Bruce Emmer (815 Murray Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Kenneth Bruce Emmer, Realtor/Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-01-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M Steddum, Deputy. Exp. 02-01-29 February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARGRET TROUTMAN DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 21PR-0333 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARGRET TROUTMAN aka MARGARET TROUTMAN An AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RUMANA KADIR In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that by RUMANA KADIR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE AMENDED 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.

A HEARING on the Amended petition will be held in this court as follows: March 7, 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 St., Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 or via ZOOM, ZOOM information available at the court’s website https://www. slo.courts.ca.gov/.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the Amended 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: Jonathan Milder 301 East Cook Street, Suite A Santa Maria, CA 93454 805-928-6008 February 8, 15, & 22, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GARY JOE HEIKES, aka GARY HIKISS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0037

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: GARY JOE HEIKES, aka GARY HIKISS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BONNIE LOU HEIKES In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that by BONNIE LOU HEIKES 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: March 5, 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 St., 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 February 8, 15, & 22, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CVP-0389

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Charlie Belle Gross. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Charlie Belle Gross, to PROPOSED NAME: Rochelle Marie Ochoa.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GLENN ARTHUR BRITTON DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0021

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RUDY SANCHEZ RENTERIA DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0027

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHARON EYMANN DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0042

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SUAT KEPENEK DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0025

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: THOMAS O. PIERCE DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0031

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Atascadero

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-967036-AB Order No.: EOR202309227187053

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: GLENN ARTHUR BRITTON, aka GLENN A. BRITTON, aka GLENN BRITTON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GARY F. BRITTON In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that by GARY F. BRITTON 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: February 27, 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 St., Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a 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: Paul E. Clark 1031 Pine Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-238-7220 February 8, 15, & 22, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV-0051

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Lexi Marie Bowersox filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lexi Marie Bowersox, to PROPOSED NAME: Jaymee Marie Bowersox.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RUDY SANCHEZ RENTERIA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RUDY RUBEN RENTERIA In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that by RUDY RUBEN RENTERIA 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: February 27, 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 St., 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: Kyra R. Patterson 1104 Vine Street, Suite B Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-400-1237 February 1, 8, & 15, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV-0057

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Elizabeth Erin Shurson. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Elizabeth Erin Shurson, to PROPOSED NAME: Erin Elizabeth Shurson.

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.

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: 01/24/2024, Time: 9:00 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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: March 6, 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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/14/2024, 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: March 27, 2024 /s/: MC Kelly, Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

Date: January 18, 2024. /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

Date: January 22, 2024 /s/: Craig B. van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court February 1,8,15, & 22, 2024.

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.

40 • New Times • February 8 - February 15, 2024 • www.newtimesslo.com

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SHARON EYMANN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SEAN EYMANN In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that by SEAN EYMANN 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 Amended petition will be held in this court as follows: March 19, 2024, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 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: Law Office of Karen L. Scott P.O. Box 383 Pismo Beach, CA 93448 805-574-7899 February 8, 15, & 22, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV-0057

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SUAT KEPENEK A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENNIFER MOUZIS In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that by JENNIFER MOUZIS 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: February 27, 2024, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 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: Law Office of Karen L. Scott P.O. Box 383 Pismo Beach, CA 93448 805-574-7899 January 25, February 1, & 8, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV-0058

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: THOMAS O. PIERCE, THOMAS PIERCE, TOM O. PIERCE, TOM PIERCE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTOPHER PIERCE In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that by CHRISTOPHER A. PIERCE 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 Amended petition will be held in this court as follows: March 5, 2024, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 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: Adele Schneidereit #331200 7395 El Camino Real #385 Atascadero, CA 93422 805-401-0821 February 8, 15, & 22, 2024

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Elizabeth Erin Shurson. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Elizabeth Erin Shurson, to PROPOSED NAME: Erin Elizabeth Shurson.

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Tracey Dawn Elliott AKA Tracey D. Elliott AKA Traci Dawn Joyner AKA Tracey Dawn Joyner AKA Tracey Joyner Scuri. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Tracey Dawn Elliott AKA Tracey D. Elliott AKA Traci Dawn Joyner AKA Tracey Dawn Joyner AKA Tracey Joyner Scuri, to PROPOSED NAME: Tracey Joyner Scuri.

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.

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: 03/14/2024, 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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/14/2024, 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, Room 220, 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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: March 14, 2024, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D2, 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: January 22, 2024 /s/: Craig B. van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court February 1,8,15, & 22, 2024.

Date: January 22, 2024 /s/: Craig B. van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court February 1,8,15,& 22, 2024.

Date: January 23, 2024. /s/: Craig B. van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV-0062

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Tafara Jose Pfende filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Tafara Jose Pfende, to PROPOSED NAME: Casey Tafara Higgins.

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.

DATE: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at the time and place indicated above to consider the proposed projects: 1.Request to review a proposal for a Conditional Use Permit for a 3,000 SF detached structure at 9061 Palomar Ave. (APN 030071-054). The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Categorical Exemption §15303; Class 3: new construction or conversion of small structures (USE22-0084).

2. Request to review a proposal for a Conditional Use Permit (USE230074) and associated Lot Line Adjustment (SBDV24-0022) allowing the development of a hotel with a height and parking modification at 3600 & 3610 El Camino Real (APNs 049-211-058 and 049211-059). The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under §15332 (Class 32: Infill Development Projects) and Categorical Exemption §15305 (Class 5: Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations).

INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS are invited to participate and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor or opposition to the aboveproposed project. To provide written public comment, please email comments to pc-comments@ atascadero.org by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and made part of the administrative record.

If a comment is received after the deadline for submission but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as part of the record of the meeting. Please note, email comments will not be read into the record. A virtual option to join the meeting will be published on the agenda.

Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services or visit the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. All documents related to the project will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at http://www.atascadero.org/ agendas.

DATED: February 5, 2024 S/ P Dunsmore, Community Development Director PUBLISH: February 8, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV0084

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Francisco Thomas Jay Canizares filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Francisco Thomas Jay Canizares, to PROPOSED NAME: Frankenstein H.H. Hellfire dé Rothschild.

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: March 20, 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. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: February 1, 2024. /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/14/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ALFRED E NEVIS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 3/23/2007 as Instrument No. 2007019344 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 3/5/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,393,132.92 The purported property address is: 1295 PASEO LADERA LANE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 044-531-056 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 855 238-5118 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-967036-AB. 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 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 855 2385118, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23967036-AB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you

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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. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 855 238-5118 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23967036-AB IDSPub #0200576 2/8/2024 2/15/2024 2/22/2024

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 1-866-539-4173 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-967635-SH. 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 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 1-866-539-4173, or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-967635-SH to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 1-866-539-4173 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23967635-SH IDSPub #0190509 2/1/2024 2/8/2024 2/15/2024

Referee SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

BEGINNING AT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 66 AS EVIDENCED BY A NAIL AND TAG STAMPED “LS 5702”, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN CORNER RECORD FILED IN BOOK 39 OF CORNER RECORDS AT PAGE 15, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 66 1. NORTH 49° 19’ 33” EAST, 25.00 FEET; THENCE 2. SOUTH 57° 43’ 17” EAST, 83.68’ FEET TO A POINT ON THE EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 66; THENCE 3. SOUTH 49° 19’ 33” WEST, 25.00 FEET TO THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 66 AS EVIDENCED

BY A NAIL AND TAG STAMPED “LS 5702” IN FACE OF MASONRY WALL, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN CORNER RECORD FILED IN BOOK 39 OF CORNER RECORDS AT PAGE 15, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 66 4. NORTH 57° 43’ 17” WEST, 83.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. APN: 005-273-036 The proposed sale is subject to current taxes, covenants and conditions, restrictions, rights, rights of way and existing encumbrances of record.

The proposed sale price is Two Million and 00/100 Dollars, ($2,000,000.00). An initial minimum overbid of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($100,500.00) will be required for a total initial bid of not less than Two Million One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($2,100,500.00) [See: C.C.P. §873.740] with a minimum nonrefundable down payment of three percent (3%) of the final purchase price being immediately due upon Court confirmation. The remaining purchase price shall be paid on close of escrow not later than twenty (20) days after entry of the order confirming this sale. The Referee retains the right to reject any and all bids.

The sale is made without representations or warranties (except as to title) and is considered an “As-Is” sale. All due diligence shall be completed by prospective bidders before the hearing on this proposed sale. Contact the Referee or his realtor to obtain bid forms, which must be signed by the confirmed Buyer at the hearing on this proposed sale.

There are no sale contingencies other than timely full payment of the purchase price. Prior to bidding, prospective bidders must provide the Referee with proof of the 3% down payment to be tendered upon court approval and the ability to complete the purchase within the allotted time. Please direct inquires to Paul F. Ready, Farmer & Ready, 1254 Marsh Street, Post Office Box 1443, San Luis Obispo, California, (805) 541-1626, or Ms. Lindsey Harn, Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno, 364 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo, California (805) 441-7744.

FARMER & READY BY: /S/ Paul F. Ready Referee Dated: January 23, 2024 February 8, 15, & 22, 2024

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-967635-SH Order No.: 230475121-CAVOO

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): OSCAR GREGO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 11/30/2006 as Instrument No. 2006084864 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 3/19/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $879,384.35 The purported property address is: 2749 PINERIDGE DR, CAMBRIA, CA 93428 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 023-251-052 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

JON FRANKE, Plaintiff, VS. RENEE L. TOBIAS, an individual, and any and all persons unknown claiming any interest in the property, names as DOES 110, inclusive; AND DOES 11-20, inclusive, Defendants.

Case No. 21CV-0661

Assigned to: Honorable Tana Coates

NOTICE OF REFEREE’S PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND HEARING ON PETITION FOR CONFIRMATION OF SALE HEARING ON REPORT OF SALE: Date: March 19, 2024 Time: 10:30 a.m.

Place: Dept. 4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Paul F. Ready, as Referee appointed in the above-captioned proceeding, will sell under the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned, subject to confirmation by the Court on March 19, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in Department 4, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, the following real property known as 118 Clydell Court, City of Pismo Beach, State of California, APN 005-273-036, and more particularly described as follows (hereinafter referred to as the “PROPERTY”): PARCEL 1: LOT 66 OF TRACT 2554, IN THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 2008 IN BOOK 32 PAGES 6 THROUGH 12, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF PART OF AN UNDIVIDED ONE-FOURTH INTEREST IN AND TO OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW 500 FEET OF THE SURFACE OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY AS RESERVED BY LUCILE VANDERSLOOT, AS EXECUTRIX OF THE LAST WILL OF MARK MEHERIN, ALSO KNOWN AS MARK E. MEHERIN AND MARK EDWARD MEHERIN, DECEASED, BY DEED RECORDED MARCH 2, 1965 IN BOOK 1339 AT PAGE 651 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. IT WAS FURTHER AGREED THAT ON CONSUMMATION OF SALE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY LUCILE VANDERSLOOT, AS EXECUTRIX OF THE LAST WILL OF MARK MEHERIN, ALSO KNOWN AS MARK E. MEHERIN AND MARK EDWARD MEHERIN, DECEASED, DOES NOT RESERVE OR RETAIN ANY RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF PART OF AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST IN AND TO OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW 500 FEET OF THE SURFACE OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY AS RESERVED BY ANDREA MEHERIN PHILLIPS, A MARRIED WOMAN, MARIANNE MOSES, CARL MANDERSCHEID, JR. AND IRENE MANDERSCHEID, HUSBAND AND WIFE, LOUIS E. MANDERSCHEID, AN UNMARRIED MAN, IN DEED RECORDED MARCH 15, 1965 IN BOOK 1341 AT PAGE 585 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 2: NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR A RIGHT TO USE, PLACE, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, AND REPLACE THE WALL; A RIGHT TO SUBADJACENT SUPPORT FOR THE WALL; A RIGHT TO PLANT AND MAINTAIN GRASS, PLANTS, AND/OR TREES WITHIN THE EASEMENT AREA FOR SOIL EROSION, AESTHETIC AND/OR VISUAL SCREENING PURPOSES AND A RIGHT-OF-WAY OVER THE SERVIENT TENEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, REPAIRING, MAINTAINING, IMPROVING, AND/OR REPLACING THE WALL AND LANDSCAPING, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE RIGHT TO TEMPORARILY STAGE AND STORE RELATED EQUIPMENT, AS IS REASONABLY CONVENIENT AND NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN ALL SUCH IMPROVEMENTS FULLY OPERATIONAL, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REGULATORY CONDITIONS, LICENSES AND GRANTS AS MAY NOW EXIST OR HEREINAFTER BE ADOPTED, AS DESCRIBED IN WALL AND LANDSCAPING EASEMENT RECORDED JUNE 08, 2020 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2027766 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING THAT PORTION OF REMAINDER LOT OF PARCEL MAP PB 05-0311, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED IN BOOK 66, PAGE 70-73 OF PARCEL MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2023-2764 OLD FILE NO. 2022-2447

TITO’S RED TACOS, 690 Dolliver St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 10/19/2022. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Pismo’s Pizza & Chowder House, Inc. (500 Linne Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business was conducted by a corporation/s/ Roger Sharp, President, Pismo’s Pizza & Chowder House, Inc. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12/29/2023. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By S. Stiletto, Deputy Clerk.

January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2024

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2024-0026 OLD FILE NO. 2023-0099

PRIMITIVE FARMS, 8155 Carrisa Highway 58, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 01/03/2024. The following person has abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name: Primitive Farms. (8155 Carrisa Highway 58, Santa Margarita, CA 93453).

This business was conducted by a corporation/s/ Pamela S Burgett, CFO, Primitive Farms. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 01/03/2024. 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.

January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2024.

LEGAL NOTICES STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FILE NO. 2024-0105 OLD FILE NO. 2021-0174

BLOSSOM FIVE CITIES, 558 Camino Mercado, Suite A, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 01/11/2024. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Blossom Five Cities (558 Camino Mercado, Suite A, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business was conducted by a Limited Liability Company /s/ Crystal Marie Searing, Managing Member, Blossom Five Cities LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11/11/2024. 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.

January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2024

TS No: CA08000647-23-1 APN: 091-430-044 TO No: 230240797-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

(The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 23, 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM, in the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on November 30, 2004 as Instrument No. 2004104286, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by LARRY S EVERETT, AND DONNA S EVERETT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for AMERICA`S WHOLESALE LENDER as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1050 LA SERENATA WAY, NIPOMO, CA 93444 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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 if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated 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 obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $710,068.73 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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

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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 Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000647-23-1. 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 NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000647-23-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: January 15, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000647-23-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0445797 To: NEW TIMES 01/25/2024, 02/01/2024, 02/08/2024

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 $ 191,285.95.

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 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)9390772 or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2300288786 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 CA2300288786 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 1011F Irving, TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0445272 To: NEW TIMES 01/25/2024, 02/01/2024, 02/08/2024

TSG No.: 8784765 TS No.: CA2300288786 APN: 092-107-022 Property Address: 387 SATURN COURT NIPOMO, CA 93444

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/25/2017.

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 02/20/2024 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/31/2017, as Instrument No. 2017049986, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of California. Executed by: TROY JACKSON, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE, 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# 092-107-022 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 387 SATURN COURT, NIPOMO, CA 93444 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

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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 9:00 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 SH4 Nipomo, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit (N-DRC2023-00046) to allow for the development of a 145,171 square-foot, 134-unit assisted living facility on a vacant parcel. The project will result in the disturbance of the entire 4.57 acre site. The proposed project is located within the Office and Professional land use category and is adjacent to the Woodlands Village Center at 1555 Mesa Road, within the Woodlands Village.

The site is located in the South County sub area of the South County Planning Area.

Also to be considered at the hearing will be the adoption of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator finds that the previously certified 1998 Woodlands Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), previously certified 2001 Woodlands Specific Plan Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR), considered together with the 2017 and 2023 addendums prepared for Specific Plan Updates, are adequate for the purposes of compliance with CEQA. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines (§15164), an Addendum to the certified FEIR and FSEIR was prepared as the following conditions apply: 1) only minor technical changes or additions are necessary; 2) no substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previously certified FEIR or FSEIR due to either new significant effects or substantial increases in the severity of previously identified significant effects; 3) substantial changes have not occurred with respect to the circumstance under which the project is undertaken which will require major revision of the previously certified FEIR or FSEIR; and 4) no new information of substantial importance, which was not known or could not have been know at the time the previous FEIR or FSEIR were certified as complete, has been identified. No new mitigation measures have been proposed.

County File Number: N-DRC2023-00046 Supervisorial District: District 4 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 091-604-010, -011 Date Accepted: 01/19/2024 WHERE The hearing will be held in Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Cheryl Ku, 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 February 8, 2024

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, March 14, 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 Josef Steinmann for a Vesting Tentative Tract Map (Tract 3164, SUB2021-00023) to divide a 9.69 acre parcel into an eight residential lot Planned Development for the purpose of sale and development, and one open space lot. The project will include site improvements for vehicular access, the grading of building sites and the extension of utilities over an area of disturbance of about 2.6 acres including 7,000 cubic yards (cy) of cut and 2,500 cy of fill. The project requires approval of a Development Plan to allow grading on slopes between 20% and 30% and a Variance (C-DRC2022-00029) to allow grading on slopes greater than 30%. Lastly, the project includes a request for an adjustment to the design standards set forth in Section 21.03 of the County’s Real Property Division regulations and a waiver for the installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks. The project site is located on N. Ocean Avenue at the north end of the community of Cayucos within the Residential Multi-Family land use category and the Estero 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 February 2, 2024 (SCH# 2024020121), for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address air quality, biological resources, hazards and hazardous materials, land use and planning, 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: SUB2021-00023/C-DRC2022-00029 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 064-481-005 Date Accepted: 07/19/2023 WHERE The hearing will be held in Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D170, San Luis Obispo, CA.The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Jeremy Freund, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5621.

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 February 8, 2024

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 9:00 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 Jack and Deborah Franklin for a Conditional Use Permit (N-DRC2023-00014) to allow 30 outdoor temporary events (including nonprofits) per year a with 200 maximum attendees. Outdoor amplified sound/music is proposed from 11 am to 10 pm.

The project will utilize and improve an existing agriculture road for primary access resulting in approximately 83 acres of total site disturbance on a 106-acre site. The project includes a request to waive secondary access as required by Title 22.30.610.D.1. The proposed project is within the Agriculture land use category and is located at 775 San Marcos Road, approximately 3 miles northwest of the City of Paso Robles. The site is in the Salinas River Sub Area South of the North County Planning Area and within Supervisorial District 1.

Also to be considered is the environmental determination that this project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule Exemption.

County File Number: N-DRC2023-00014 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 026-104-006, 027-145-014 Date Accepted: 09/27/2023 WHERE The hearing will be held in Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org.

You may also contact Eric Tolle, 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 February 8, 2024

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, March 14, 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 Niccolo Lekai for a Minor Use Permit (N-DRC2022-00020) to disturb over an acre of land, and a Variance (N-DRC2023-00017) to allow grading on slopes exceeding 30 percent for the purpose of constructing a 2,686 square foot (“sf”) single family residence, 474 sf accessory dwelling unit, detached 755 sf garage, a 439 sf covered patio, and other site improvements that will include an all-weather access road, utilities, and a septic system. Grading will result in approximately 6,239 cubic yards of cut and fill and 1.22 acres of site disturbance on an 8.1 acre parcel. The project site is located at 3323 Vine Hill Lane, about 2.5 miles west of US Highway 101, within the Residential Rural land use category and within the Adelaida Sub Area of the North County Planning Area.

Also, to be considered at the hearing will be the adoption of the Environmental Determination prepared for this item. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the initial study, finds that there is no substantial evidence the project will 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 February 5, 2024 (SCH# 2024020167), for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Air Quality, Biological Resources, Geology, Land Use and Planning, and Mandatory Findings of Significance are included as conditions of approval.

County File Number: N-DRC2023-00017 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 026-232-017 Date Accepted: 12/22/2023 WHERE The hearing will be held in Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D170, San Luis Obispo, CA.The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets.

At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Blake Maule, 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.

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission February 8, 2024

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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Planning Commission

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM. All items are advertised for 09:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHEN Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 9:00 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 Pacific Cambria LLC for a Development Plan / Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2022-00050) to allow a new temporary event program, the Cambria Christmas Market, to operate for up to fifteen holiday seasons. The holiday season would begin the Friday after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) and would last through the last day of the year (New Years Eve). The hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday (and all of Christmas week through the last day of the year (New Years Eve) from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The market would include temporary lighting, seasonal displays, and concession stands.

Forty-six temporary vendor booths would be erected for the event and would be dismantled and removed at the conclusion of the event. Four temporary canopy covers would be erected for outdoor seating and dining purposes. The maximum attendance on any given night would be limited to not more than 3,000 guests. The market would be located within the interior of the Cambria Pines Lodge grounds and at the adjacent Cambria Nursery. The applicant is requesting a waiver of the Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance requirement for temporary events to be setback at least 1,000 feet from a Residential Single Family land use category. The proposed project is within the Recreation and Residential Suburban land use categories and is located at 2905 Burton Drive and 2801 Eton Road in the community of Cambria (APN: 023-431-003 & 013-151-035). The site is in the North Coast Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: C-DRC2022-00050 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 013-151-035, 023-431-003 Date Accepted: 02/08/2023 WHERE The hearing will be held in Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D170, San Luis Obispo, CA.The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Nicole Ellis, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805 781-5157.

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.

WHAT Hearing to consider a request by Robert Hather for a Tract Map and Concurrent Development Plan / CDP (C-SUB2022-00004 TR 3206) to subdivide a 1.12-acre parcel into 15 parcels ranging in size from 1,950 to 2,006 gross s.f. (gross), including 19,274 sf common parcel. Each resulting residential parcel would include construction of one single-family residence with shared walls and attached garages for the purpose of resale or development. The project site is located within the Residential Multi-Family land use category on Avonne Avenue (vacant parcel) within the community of San Simeon. The site is in the Coastal Zone and in the North Coast Planning Area.

Also to be considered is that this project is found to be statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under the provisions of Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5), which provides that CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves.

Staff Recommendation: Denial County File Number: C-SUB2022-00004 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 013-071-009 Date Accepted: 11/08/2023 WHERE The hearing will be held in Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Eric Tolle, 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.

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

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

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission

Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission

February 8, 2024

February 8, 2024

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

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA

TO:

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: $5,000.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on November 8, 2023, the above-described property was seized at or near parking garage located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with narcotic violations, to wit, section(s) 11351, 11378, and 11470 of the California Health and Safety Code.

The estimated/appraised value of the property is $5,000.00.

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

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

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

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

DATED: January 23, 2024

DAN DOW District Attorney Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

January 25, February 1, & 8, 2024

SEALED BIDS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on February 22, 2024 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows: City Hall exterior improvement project A mandatory Pre-Bid Job Walk will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Please meet promptly at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach. Bidders that do not attend this mandatory pre-bid meeting shall be disqualified from bidding on this Project.

Before submitting bids, Contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the Laws of the State of California. Accordingly, the successful Bidder shall possess a Class C33, Painting and Decorating Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded. A certified check, cashier’s check, or Bidder’s Bond executed by an admitted surety insurer in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid, and properly made payable to the City of Pismo Beach, will be required to accompany each proposal.

Project Plans and Specifications are available at the Public Facilities Division office located at 550 Frady Lane, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449. A nonrefundable fee of $30.00 per set will be charged.

Electronic Plans and Specifications are available via email at no charge. Questions will be accepted in writing up to 96 hours before bid closing by emailing Mark Wilson at markw@pismobeach. org. Questions regarding bid procedure or other non-technical questions can be asked by emailing Leah Moss at lmoss@pismobeach.org or by calling (805) 773-7053.

ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK February 1 & 8, 2024

FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 8

CITY OF ATASCADERO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE Transfer and development of surplus city land known as the centennial plaza lots City RFQ no. CD-2024-01

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors WHEN: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by the County of San Luis Obispo to amend 1) Title 8 of the County Code, the Health and Sanitation Ordinance, to change the plumbing retrofit fixture requirements for Los Osos; and 2) Title 19 of the County Code, the Building and Construction Ordinance, to change the plumbing fixture retrofit and water offset requirements for new structures in Los Osos.

The requested amendments (LRP2022-00004) include the following sections of the County Code: 1) Section 8.91.020 Definitions, 2) Section 8.91.040 Exemptions, and 3) Section 19.07.042 Water conservation provisions.

Exempt from CEQA. District 2.

County File No: LRP2022-00004 Date Authorized: N/A Supervisorial District(s): District 2 Assessor Parcel Numbers: N/A WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Claire Momberger, Planner, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781-1392. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: This project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption (Class Seven) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15307 (Actions

by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources). The project consists of an update to the Building and Construction Ordinance and the Health and Sanitation Ordinance requirements to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. It can be seen with certainty that the project qualifies for the exemption because it reinforces a County program that promotes the maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of the Los Osos groundwater basin. **If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing** DATED: February 6, 2024 REBECCA CAMPBELL, Acting County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of The Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk February 8, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The City of Atascadero is requesting qualifications from developers with experience in downtown development. The selected applicant(s) will be responsible for design and implementation of development consistent with the full text of the RFQ. The plan must embrace the unique location, respect historic features, and support future downtown synergy.

Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and City RFQ number.

Responses are due by March 1, 2024 by 5:00pm to Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, ATTN: Loreli Cappel.

Proposals received after said time will not be considered.

The full RFQ can be downloaded from the city’s website at: https://www.atascadero.org/bids-rfps For questions or concerns, please contact: Loreli Cappel, Deputy Director of Economic and Community Development, City of Atascadero Email: lcappel@atascadero.org.

Address: 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 Ph: 805-461-5000 Publish on 1/25/2024 and 2/1/2024 and 2/8/2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Atascadero DATE: February 27, 2024 TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING inperson and virtually at the time and place indicated above to consider final recommendations for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

CDBG funds can be used for public facilities, qualifying public services and economic development activities that benefit low-income persons.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend inperson or virtually and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor or opposition to the above-proposed project. Individuals who wish to participate remotely may call (669) 900-6833 (Meeting ID: 889 2347 9018) to listen and provide public comment via phone or via the Zoom platform using the link posted on the Agenda page. Written comments are also accepted by the City Clerk, prior to the hearing at 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 or cityclerk@atascadero.org and will be distributed to the City Council. Written public comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Written comments will not be read into the record.

INTERESTED PERSONS may access the live-streamed meeting through the City’s website on Zoom, SLO-SPAN. org, on Spectrum cable Channel 20 in Atascadero and listen live on KPRL Radio 1230AM and 99.3 FM. Information regarding the hearing is filed in the City Clerk’s office and is available on the City’s website at www.atascadero.org/agendas.

Additional information may be obtained from the Public Works Department at (805) 470-3456. The complete listing of applications received is available for review by appointment through the Public Works Department, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

DATED: February 5, 2024 S/ L Christensen, City Clerk PUBLISH: 02/8/24 and 02/15/24

Free Will Astrology

by Rob Brezsny Homework: Make a vow to express more love in a way that’s fun for you.

Newsletter.freewillastrology.com ARIES (March 21-April 19): In honor of the Valentine season, and in accordance with astrological omens, I offer you a love letter from an unpublished novel by an Aries friend. Consider saying something similar to a person who would be thrilled to hear it.

Here it is. “We will seize the sexiest joy we can conjure. We will turn each other into boisterous deities in quest of liberation from all unnecessary limitations. We will tenderly shock each other with mysterious epiphanies and rivers of bliss. ‘Wild’ will be too mild a word for the awakenings we provoke in each other’s futures.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “The greater the fool, the better the dancer.”

Composer Theodore Hook said that. Poet Edwin Denby agreed. He said, “There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good.” Choreographer Martha Graham added, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.” I bring these thoughts to your attention because the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to get freer, more sensuous, and more unconstrained. Dancing your inhibitions into oblivion will be an excellent way to pursue these goals. So will doing everything with a dancer’s abandon, including love-making.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Years ago, salon.com asked various critics to name the most preposterous sex scene to appear in a recently published novel. I was honored that one of the vignettes selected was from my book The Televisionary Oracle. As I read the critic’s review of my wild, funny, and crazy erotic story, I realized he was a pedantic macho prude who thought sex isn’t sex unless it’s dead serious and joylessly intense. The characters of mine he regarded as preposterous were in fact playing, laughing, and having goofy fun. In the spirit of my novel’s kooky lovers and in accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to pursue uproarious amusement while enjoying the arts of intimacy—both in and out of bed. (PS: Playwright Rose Franken said, “Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly.”)

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A psychic told me that in one of my past lives, I was Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome. It’s an intriguing theory that could help explain why my horoscopes are popular in Italy. What about you, my fellow Cancerian? Is there an aspect of your reincarnational history that aids your current destiny? Or are there past events in your current life that are becoming more influential? The coming weeks will be a good time to meditate on these possibilities. While you ruminate on your history, check in with the spirits of your ancestors and departed allies to see if they have any inspirational messages for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Kevin Kelly wrote the book Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier. There he observes, “Listening well is a superpower. While listening to someone you love, keep asking them ‘Is there more?’ until there is no more.”

Dear Leo, this is excellent advice for you in the coming weeks. I urge you to specialize in gathering the deep revelations of those you care for. Opening yourself to them in unprecedented ways will boost your soul power and enrich your wisdom.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Imagine you are walking on a hill at night. You are headed to meet a person you adore, who awaits you with Champagne and chocolate. The weather is balmy. The moon is full.

You are singing songs you both love, announcing your arrival. The songs tell stories about how much you two love to yearn for each other and how much you love quenching your yearning. When you arrive, dear Virgo, what will you tell your beloved to make them feel supremely understood and appreciated?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Has your approach to togetherness become infused with habit or numbness? When was the last time you got

extravagant for the sake of love? Has it been a while since you tried a daring romantic move or two? I bring these questions to your attention, Libra, because now is an excellent time to rev up your imagination as you upgrade intimacy, companionship, and collaboration. I hope you will authorize your fantasy life to be lush, unruly, and experimental. Spur yourself to dream up departures from routine that intrigue your close allies.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) testified, “My own belief is that there is hardly anyone whose sexual life, if it were broadcast, would not fill the world with surprise and horror.” Is that true about you, Scorpio? Even if it is, I’m guessing the horrifying aspects will be nonexistent in the coming weeks. There may be surprises, yes. There may be entertaining interludes. But from what I can tell, everything will at least be educational and colorful. What are your most exotic erotic fantasies? Now is a good time to ask a willing partner to explore them with grace and good humor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The Valentine season is looming, and many of us are receptive to advice about togetherness. I’ll offer some principles that I believe are essential to you Sagittarians as you nourish ALL your close relationships, including your romantic bonds. They are from novelist Graham Joyce. He wrote, “Two people in love don’t make a hive mind. Neither should they want to be a hive mind, to think the same, to know the same. It’s about being separate and still loving each other, being distinct from each other.

One is the violin string, one is the bow.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Lately, I have been intoxicated a lot. Not because I’ve ingested drugs and alcohol. Not because I have been doing three-hour meditations or studying sacred texts. I’ve felt so wildly free and euphoric because life has been dismantling some of my fears. Once it happened when my psychotherapist spoke just the right curative words at a pivotal moment in our session.

Another time, I came upon a very large hare while strolling in the woods and had an epiphany about how to heal a painful trauma in my past. On another occasion, I dreamed of a priestess doing a banishing ritual to exorcize my abandonment fears. There were three other similar events, as well. I bring this to your attention because I suspect you may soon also get intoxicated through the loss of fears.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Reading through the annals of famous authors’ quotes about love, I’m horrified by the relentlessness of their sour assessments. “Love is merely a madness,” wrote Shakespeare.

“Whoever is not jealous is not in love,” said St. Augustine. “General incivility is the very essence of love,” declared Jane Austen. “It is impossible to love and be wise,” moaned Francis Bacon. “Real love always has something hidden—some loss or boredom or tiny hate,” says Andrew Sean Greer. I am allergic to all that dour noise! Personally, I have been entangled in a lot of romantic love during my time on Earth, and most of it has been interesting, educational, and therapeutic. I am deeply grateful for all of it, even the heartbreaks. Any wisdom I have developed owes a great debt to my lovers. What about you, Aquarius? Where do you stand on these issues? I suspect the coming months will provide you with ample reasons to embrace my attitudes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Have you discovered all there is to know about your sexual feelings and proclivities? Have you come to a complete understanding of what turns you on and how you might express it? I hope your answer to those questions is “no,” Pisces. In my view, all of us should keep evolving our relationship with eros.

There is always more to discover and explore about the mysteries of our desires. Always more to learn about what excites and inspires us. The coming days will be an excellent time for you to enjoy this research. ∆

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