New Times, April 4, 2024

Atascadero evolution

The city’s downtown is getting a facelift this summer, while staff work on a vision for Atascadero’s future [8]

BY CAMILLIA LANHAM

Atascadero aims to reimagine parts of El Camino Real through its general plan update, currently in the works for 2025-45. The city wants to create spaces outside of downtown that are local neighborhood cores, with jobs, shopping, and dining surrounded by residential areas. In the process, Atascadero hopes to attract new industries and jobs to the city as a way to address its jobs/housing imbalance. This week, I speak with city administrators about the plan and the vision for Atascadero’s future [8].

Also this week, read about the Board of Supervisors resolution to support keeping Diablo open for another two decades [9], local artist Chloe Arline and her recent show at MYLR Gallery and Books in SLO [22], and Drizzle Bakery’s trendy and traditional cakes and desserts [30]

Camillia Lanham editor

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Nipomo’s Phillips 66 refinery is taking steps toward demolition

Oil giant Phillips 66’s San Francisco Re nery in Contra Costa County no longer processes crude oil—a change that’s impacted San Luis Obispo County.

Aimee Henry, the company’s communications director, told New Times that the transformation aligned with the state’s environmental goals and market conditions.

“ e Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex [formerly the San Francisco Re nery] supports demand for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, which reduce the lifecycle carbon intensity of these transportation fuels,” she said. “Production of renewable fuels at the converted facility reduces both criteria pollutant emissions and lifecycle carbon emissions.”

e $1.3 billion switch resulted in the shuttering of the Santa Maria Re nery near the Nipomo Mesa in January 2023. e production site of semi-re ned liquid petroleum, carbon, and granular sulfur since 1955 held pipelines that transported those partly processed products to the Bay Area re nery for further re nement into nished petroleum products.

Not needing the Santa Maria Re nery any longer, Phillips 66 applied for a SLO County development plan and coastal development permit approval in August 2022 to demolish the facility. It currently rests on 218 acres of fenced land within 1,642 acres of property owned by Phillips 66.

“ e proposed project consists of demolition of most of the aboveground re nery structures,” said Susan Strachan, power plant decommissioning manager, via email. “Some structures would remain (surface hardscape, rail spurs, truck scale, wastewater outfall pipeline) for potential future use. e proposed project also entails removal of belowground features where soil remediation is required.”

e county’s acceptance of Phillips 66’s demolition application in March 2023 launched an environmental review process as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It resulted in a 714-page draft environmental impact report on March 22.

e public review period for that draft report is now open and will end at 5 p.m. on May 6. Strachan told New Times that the county hadn’t received any comments as of April 2. Community members can email their views to p66re nery@co.slo.ca.us or mail written responses to Strachan with the SLO County Department of Planning and Building at 976 Osos St., Room 300, SLO, CA 93408. Find the complete draft report by visiting the SLO County Department of Planning and Building’s home page.

In 2013, Phillips 66 applied for a SLO County permit to install an extension of its rail spur, which would have allowed it to import oil to the Santa Maria Re nery by train. Critics of the proposed project raised public safety concerns about the oil-hauling trains, worrying that they could derail, crash, and explode. e county Planning Commission denied the project in 2016. e Board of Supervisors upheld that rejection on appeal in

Arroyo Grande could deny a domestic water well despite protests in its favor

Michael Harris has been ghting the city of Arroyo Grande for a year and a half. He wants to drill a domestic water well on his property, but city sta isn’t keen on it.

“I de nitely think there is individual

2017, prompting Phillips 66 to sue it. e yearslong ght culminated in a 2017 settlement between several environmental groups and Phillips 66 where the latter agreed to SLO County’s denial of the project, and both parties called to dismiss the lawsuit against the Board of Supervisors with prejudice.

Strachan told New Times that the Santa Maria Re nery’s closure in 2023 created some immediate changes for the surrounding area. Phillips 66’s decommissioning of the facility began a cleanup of large storage tanks under existing permits, for one.

“With the shutdown, all air emissions and greenhouse gas emissions ceased,” she said. “ ere was also a reduction in truck and rail transportation and noise.”

But the demolition of the South County re nery might result in two “signi cant and unavoidable” impacts for the neighboring regions, according to the draft report. Short-term construction activities on the site would increase the emission of particulate matter on the Nipomo Mesa that’s already classi ed as “Level of Severity III” for air quality by the county. SLO County’s air resource management system asks to avoid a net increase of pollutants in areas with such a classi cation.

“Although the project would emit particulate matter levels below the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District … thresholds, it would still generate a ‘net increase’ in particulate matter on the Mesa and therefore be in con ict with land use policy … and potentially contribute to existing health impacts from particulate matter on the Mesa,” the draft report read.

It added that eventual re nery demolition is considered bene cial because it would result in a reduction of long-term particulate matter emission. e second possible impact a ects black abalone—mollusks found in intertidal waters along the coast and are on the federal endangered species list. e black abalone would be a ected if demolition authorities pick the option to remove o shore facilities, speci cally the wastewater outfall pipeline that extends roughly 2,000 feet o shore.

discrimination going on for sure,” Harris told New Times. “I think that’s without question; I mean, there’s plenty of proof.”

Since October 2022, Harris has had numerous conversations with city sta about building a well on his 55-acre parcel at the intersection of Noyes Road and Equestrian Way.

“On March 20, 2023, we got an email from

“ e outfall pipeline is located in designated black abalone habitat, so if the outfall pipeline were removed, there could be impacts to the species,” Strachan said. “Mitigation measures were included in the [draft report] under the alternative, including relocating any discovered black abalone. However, there are uncertainties associated with the viability of relocating black abalone.”

Phillips 66 leases the outfall pipeline from the State Lands Commission, and the lease expires in 2028. e company isn’t proposing to remove the pipeline, but CEQA required the draft report to include that option as an alternative to full demolition. e environmentally superior alternative is Phillips 66’s proposed complete demolition because it has the lowest severity of potential particulate impacts, Strachan added.

Future plans for the re nery land remain unknown.

“

eir features on-site could be attractive to future users, like the rail spur, truck scale, the PG&E [Paci c Gas and Electric Company] substation bringing in power, and the outfall line out to the ocean,” Strachan said. ∆

—Bulbul Rajagopal

[Associate Planner] Patrick Hall that said that he had distributed the sta report for nal review, and we will be on the next consent agenda for approval, and on the consent agenda everything just goes through—so they were clearly going to approve it,” Harris said. “ en the city went dark, and on May 1, I got an email from Patrick saying that the city had

SHUTTERED Once the supplier of semi-refined liquid products to the San Francisco Refinery, the Santa Maria Refinery now sits shuttered on 218 acres of land owned by Phillips 66 in Nipomo after the oil giant transitioned the Bay Area facility to only process renewable raw materials.

decided it’s not in the best interest of the city to have a domestic well at that location and they were recommending that the city deny it.”

Staff recommended that the City Council deny the permit because it’s both feasible and practical for Harris to connect to the city’s water supply, according to a Feb. 27, 2024, staff report.

“The subject property is immediately adjacent to the city’s Reservoir No. 5 which is a 1.2 million gallon above-ground storage tank. Second, a residential water service connection can be made directly to the city-owned water main from the tank and a connection placed to Mr. Harris’s property line with a standard water meter on the property,” the staff report states. “The connection from Reservoir No. 5 to Mr. Harris’ property would be approximately 50 feet in length along generally level land, with minimal surface restrictions.”

Since 2005, the city has approved 10 well applications with two being domestic wells. The staff report states that both of those properties are located in the same general vicinity and they determined it was neither practical nor feasible to extend services to these properties because the nearest waterlines were located more than 1,000 feet away.

The staff report also states that the connection from the reservoir to Harris’ property would not require any easements or improvements to existing city infrastructure, and the connection to the property is within city limits.

However, Harris said that it would cost him more than $300,000 to dig a trench under his property to connect to the reservoir and that would put him in financial hardship as well as damage thousands of protected oak trees on his property.

“They’re basically saying we don’t have to consider you or consider what it takes for the property owner to connect to the city water, all we have to do is put a water meter anywhere on your property line that we choose,” he said. “We can put it against all the protected oak trees, over a 30-degree slope, and over the resistant sandstone everywhere. But I want to ask, would any of them pay $300,000 to dig a trench to connect to the city water?”

While being relatively close to Reservoir No. 5, Harris said his property is still more than 2,000 feet from any city well, and if he built a well it would connect to a different aquifer than the one the city uses, so he doesn’t understand the hesitation to let him move forward.

According to the city staff report, “The well site is outside of the adjudicated Santa Maria Groundwater Basin and is located in the Los Robles Aquifer. The closest city well is located about 2,800 feet away southwest of the proposed well site. Because the proposed well would not tap the same aquifer utilized by the city’s wells, staff’s determination is that there is no anticipated interference or depletion to the city’s system from the requested well.”

Arroyo Grande community members came to Harris’ aid during public comment at the Feb. 27 Arroyo Grande City Council meeting.

Harris’ neighbor said significant wildlife, including bobcats, deer, and turkeys roam through Harris’ property and building a trench to connect to city water would impact wildlife and destroy oak forest as their roots would be harmed.

“I really think that the blasting of rock that would be required to make the significant

trench is something that I think all my neighbors would prefer to avoid on both sides of Noyes Road,” Harris’ neighbor said. “We lose our trees—we have butterflies, we have migrating birds, we have all kinds of things that go through that area, and I’ve seen it for 23 years. I’d appreciate if you wouldn’t destroy the trees and you wouldn’t have us listen to blasting rocks as it destroys our quality of life.”

The Arroyo Grande City Council planned to vote during its April 9 meeting.

—Samantha Herrera

SLO updates sewer code to help aging system and reduce costs

The city of San Luis Obispo took extra measures to remain not only in compliance with a settlement agreement concerning its aging sewer system but also in good graces with its residents.

“Nobody likes the program, I get it. It’s an administrative burden for the city,” Deputy Director of Wastewater Chris Lehman said on April 3. “From our side, it’s a lot of work. From the private side, it’s a lot of money. The reason we brought this ordinance to the council last night is we’re trying to be receptive to what we’re hearing from the community.”

On April 2, the SLO City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment that updated a slew of municipal codes for solid waste, stormwater, plumbing, and water and sewer.

Lehman led the discussion about the city’s sewer system. He told City Council that the language of the existing sewer lateral offset program resulted from the threat of a lawsuit from water quality protection advocate

California River Watch.

Previous New Times reporting found that 13 percent of SLO’s 137 miles of wastewater pipeline dates back to pre-World War II times. Lehman told New Times on April 3 that some of the privately owned decrepit lateral pipes are made of clay and over time, some of them cracked. Such an old sewer system witnessed blockages that eventually caused spills or “sanitary sewer overflow,” according to Lehman, and threatened to be a health hazard for city dwellers.

A series of spills and illegal discharges caught the eye of the California River Watch. In 2015, the group sent SLO a notice of violation detailing its intention to sue under the Clean Water Act. The following year, the two parties agreed to a settlement to improve the city’s sewer system, bypassing litigation. The city repaid California River Watch $38,000 for its legal fees.

“We presented a few options to [City] Council on our plan to reduce spills, to comply with the settlement,” Lehman said.

“The primary focus of what we’ve been trying to do is the capacity issue in the sewer system.”

He added that city staff deliberated with the City Council repeatedly until they landed on the sewer lateral offset program in 2019. All the sewer laterals are connected to the city’s sewer main. Under that program, plans to build new development on a constrained sewer capacity area in SLO—like new homes or expanding an existing residence with accessory dwelling units—must also find inflow reductions.

“You want to add additional flow, you have to fix some of the leaks in the current system so that we don’t have spills,” Lehman said.

“What we’re trying to do is clean up all the old pipe that we know is leaking and failing.”

The program received an update at the April 2 meeting. Single-family residences or homes on smaller parcels that are looking to add an ADU or remodel but have sewer laterals in poor condition only need to replace their own laterals.

“You don’t have to find an additional lateral to repair now,” Lehman said. “The idea there is you are going to be adding additional flow but you’re fixing the leaks in your system so the net result should be zero additional flow.”

As an incentive, people who voluntarily fix their faulty sewer laterals also receive $3,000 rebates to help with the cost of construction. The replacement pipes are made with highdensity polyethylene that can last up to 100 years, according to Lehman, and aren’t susceptible to cracks and tree roots getting in like clay pipes are. Email lateralrebates@ slocity.org or visit slocity.org/laterals to engage in the process.

Fixing sewer laterals is expensive. Depending on the condition and length of lateral, the price of replacing it ranges between $7,000 to $20,000. Community members like homeowners, developers, and realtors raised concerns about the hefty price tag. Lehman said his department had several discussions with them and is poised to approach the City Council with a plan to increase the rebate amounts.

Still, people’s participation in the sewer lateral offset and rebate programs has somewhat advanced the city’s goal of improving the sewer system, Lehman said. In March, the wastewater department completed a new flow study that will help it understand where limitations exist in order to restructure the sewer system. The department hopes to present the finished report to the City Council in October.

“Ultimately, … what we need to feel confident for even larger changes is a lot of data to demonstrate that we do have capacity and the risk has been reduced enough,” Lehman said.

Until then, he added that city staff is focused on educating citizens about the importance of updating the sewer pipeline. He advised owners of homes hooked up to lateral pipes to contact their plumbers and install backwater valves. It’s a safety check between the home and the city system and is a requirement that many people don’t know about, Lehman told New Times.

“You might think about your roof,” he said. “You know, you got to replace your roof every 20 years, but people forget about the underground portions of their home.”

—Bulbul Rajagopal

Former Cuesta College employee sues for retaliation, emotional distress

A former Cuesta College employee is suing the school and multiple employees, alleging retaliation and emotional distress.

Andrew Kranes, who worked as a general maintenance worker at Cuesta College for five years, wrote complaints to the SLO County District Attorney’s Office in November 2021 about fellow employees he alleged were misusing college supplies for personal gain, including using Cuesta gas to fill work vehicles for commuting to Cuesta from home and using parts and tools from the college shop to repair personal vehicles. Kranes believed that he was retaliated

against after he filed the complaint. He received a less than satisfactory performance review on March 11, 2022, a few months later. In the lawsuit, Kranes alleges that it was his only review that was less than satisfactory while working at Cuesta.

Cuesta officials told New Times that the college cannot comment because the lawsuit is an agenda item for an upcoming board of trustees closed session meeting.

The lawsuit alleges that on May 11, 2022, Kranes’ wife, Harmony, and their two children, ages 3 and 5, had an incident with one of the employees named in the complaint in a parking lot at Cuesta after she met her husband to exchange cars.

One of the defendants alleged that Harmony gave him the middle finger while driving past him in the parking lot, and her husband tried to deescalate the situation by telling him that she recently had surgery and that hand was in a cast.

The defendant acknowledged that Harmony was in the cast, according to the lawsuit.

“However, he reiterated that her husband needed to ‘teach that bitch some manners,’” the lawsuit states.

The lawsuit alleges that retaliation and discrimination against the Kranes family continued for months as Harmony and their children experienced harassing behavior from the defendants, including inappropriate encounters, following them to their vehicles, gesturing, staring, and taking videos and pictures.

This behavior made Harmony and the children extremely uncomfortable and fearful, according to the lawsuit. The Kraneses’ emotional distress reached a new level on July 15, 2022, when Harmony and her children left the Cuesta College pool after their swim lessons. She noticed that the same employee from May 11 had been following her, according to the lawsuit.

“She took a picture, turned to her left and walked away toward the parking lot, panicking. She put her phone on ‘selfie’ mode and recorded herself walking away. She got to the corner before the parking lot, and she froze,” the lawsuit states. “To her right was the women’s restroom—where she had been instructed by community programs to change out of wet bathing suits since they don’t allow changing on the pool deck. Straight in front of Harmony is the parking lot. Neither place felt safe to her while being followed.”

The employee walked into the women’s restroom, and then exited it. Harmony asked him why he was following her, and he responded that he was “doing work,” the lawsuit states.

Then the Kraneses started experiencing emotional distress, which caused Harmony to suffer from agoraphobia and anxietyrelated insomnia and caused her to no longer participate in her son’s school because she has panic attacks and severe social anxiety, according to the lawsuit.

“Plaintiff’s son wouldn’t use the bathroom at school for eight months due to a phobia he has developed of public restrooms,” the lawsuit states. “In May 2023, plaintiff’s son developed a urinary tract infection believed to be caused from excessively holding his urine and had to miss a week of school and seek medical intervention.”

The parties will meet for a case management conference on April 15, 2024.

—Samantha Herrera

‘Big

moves’

Atascadero sees a future with more walkability, neighborhoods, and jobs

With the Salinas River marking the city’s eastern boundary and the Santa Lucia Range to the west, Atascadero can’t really grow outward.

Couple that with emergency access, wildfire risk, and sewer service capabilities, and the options narrow even further.

“We have to go inward. We don’t have a lot of buildable land,” Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore told the Atascadero City Council on March 26. “We don’t have the land that a lot of our surrounding areas do, … raw, vacant, open land.”

The hills and dales to the west of town make growth difficult, as they can’t be serviced by the city sewer system, which is gravity fed; the rural, curvy roads make it difficult for emergency services to access; and the wildfire risk is high. Dunsmore told New Times that properties in the more rural hills are on septic systems, which are regulated by the State Water Resources Control Board and limited to a certain number of residential units per acre. So, it would be a difficult place to increase housing density.

mixed-use project brought more residential, restaurant, and retail space to the area.

aims to make way for other, smaller cores along El Camino.

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But the city does have plans to grow while maintaining its rural, small-town feel. It’s solidifying that vision for the future—a vibrant downtown; safer, more walkable neighborhoods; and a better jobs/housing balance—with the “big moves” that are driving an update to the city’s general plan, which will take Atascadero through 2045.

Guided by the City Council and the concept of placemaking along El Camino Real, which runs from one end of town to the other, these moves include creating a mix of housing types; attracting new industries and higher wage jobs; improving mobility, access, and safety; addressing public infrastructure needs; and ensuring fiscal sustainability.

“Atascadero’s been plagued with classic urban sprawl. … We have literally 6 or 7 miles of just urban development, and it feels scattered,” Dunsmore told New Times “Placemaking is the idea of creating places where people what to be. … Placemaking is not a fast-moving road or a parking lot.”

El Camino has always been a part of Atascadero, running along a commercial area downtown next to the creek with a residential community surrounding it. But when Highway 101 was built in the 1950s, the character and layout of what was then county land changed significantly. The freeway that runs parallel to El Camino bisected Atascadero, and commercial areas popped up along the exits.

“We’re forever trying to recover from that,” Dunsmore said. “But we’ve come a long way.”

In the last five years, the city’s long-planned downtown revitalization took a major step forward between Traffic Way and Sunken Gardens along El Camino. In addition to bringing major annual events like the Tamale Festival and the Winter Carnival to Sunken Gardens, restaurant and retail spaces have multiplied along the eastern flank of El Camino. The Colony Market & Deli took over the abandoned gas station on the corner of Traffic Way and El Camino; Ancient Owl Beer Garden opened next door; and the La Plaza

With retail shops, breweries, distilleries, and fine dining establishments such as Cielo and Barley and Boar, city Director of Community Services and Promotions Terrie Banish said downtown has really become a place where locals can spend their time eating, shopping, and drinking.

“Atascadero is becoming kind of its own destination for tourism; people want that local vibe, they want that local feel,” Banish said. “It’s an exciting time to be a part of the city.”

That walkability and vibrance is something Atascadero will continue to build along Sunken Gardens and El Camino. Dunsmore said that medical and business offices are slowly relocating from along the park to make room for more retail and restaurants. This summer, the city will realize a major part of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan by starting construction along about three blocks of El Camino through downtown.

The main thoroughfare will be reduced from five lanes to one lane in each direction with a center lane for parking through about three blocks of downtown. Dunsmore said he’s hoping the project goes out to bid in late April or early May and starts construction by June or July.

While the general plan update won’t call for making any major changes to what’s already going on downtown, Atascadero wants to encourage infill on a strip of land north of downtown as a way to continue building vibrancy in the city’s core. This would include making space for taller buildings, more density, and mixed-use development.

“Our downtown today is headed in a really great direction. We want to continue to support that,” Dunsmore said during the March 26 City Council meeting.

Downtown will remain the city’s core, but, Dunsmore said, through this concept of placemaking, the general plan update

To determine where, city staff took input from city residents last year through a series of pop-ups and open houses and an online survey. Property owners were also able to propose specific changes for the kind of development they wanted to see on their land. While staff wasn’t able to accommodate everyone, Dunsmore said they incorporated feedback the best they could.

By focusing on 11 key areas throughout the city, the general plan update aims to increase the number of jobs in the city, create space for infill housing, and plan for population growth of about 1 percent per year. A city consultant called the update a realistic forecast for new uses, commercial spaces, and infrastructure that aims to produce “aggressive job growth for the city.”

“We’re not saying we’re going to grow to this,” Mayor Heather Moreno said. “We’re saying we’re going to put policies in place that are going to make space for this.”

One of the big ideas is to encourage development of commercial areas that could provide jobs, shopping, and dining to residential neighborhoods that surround them. Some key areas along El Camino include Del Rio Road, San Anselmo, and Santa Rosa Road. The plan would increase housing density in these areas, reduce commutes for city residents, produce more revenue for Atascadero, and create more welcoming spaces for locals to spend time and money.

However, the update is still in the planning phase. Dunsmore encouraged the City Council to consider the March 26 presentation a “check-in,” with more conversations to come in the future, including an environmental impact analysis and an economic analysis the city hopes to begin this summer. ∆

CHANGE COMING This summer, El Camino Real through downtown Atascadero will start to look very different, as the city embarks on a construction project to narrow the street to one lane in each direction with a center lane for parking.

Rush to power

The SLO County Board of Supervisors recommended a 20-year extension of Diablo Canyon operations

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution recommending two decades more of operations at Diablo Canyon Power Plant despite it not yet meeting requirements for the existing five-year extension.

“This resolution is based on activity that’s been happening around the world and in the nation,” 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg said at the March 26 meeting. “I didn’t say it; the Biden administration said it. It’s clean energy. When we’re trying to combat carbon, we have to look at everything we have, and we have a plant that’s been operating safely, cleanly.”

The resolution appeared before supervisors after they directed county staff to craft one during the Feb. 27 energy update discussion.

Avila Beach-based Diablo Canyon—California’s last nuclear power plant run by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)—provides 8.6 percent of the state’s energy and 17 percent of its clean energy.

PG&E was prepared to retire Diablo Canyon’s twin reactors in 2025, partly due to seismic safety concerns. But it eventually filed an application for federal funding in September 2022 to keep the plant running. The utility company submitted the application on the same day Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 846 into law, which invalidated the California Public Utilities Commission’s approval of PG&E’s plant retirement proposal and detailed a pathway to lengthen Diablo Canyon operations until 2030.

In October 2022, SB 846 also unlocked $1.4 billion in a state-authorized loan from the Department of Water Resources to PG&E. The money was meant to help PG&E continue extended activities at Diablo Canyon, improving statewide energy system reliability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the process.

“SB 846 further directed PG&E to pursue funds from [the Department of Energy], and any other potentially available federal funds, to pay back the loan and lower costs for customers should the plant’s operating license be extended,” a November 2022 PG&E press release said.

PG&E applied for and received a $1.1 billon grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to do so. Last December, the Public Utilities

Commission approved the proposal to keep Diablo Canyon running after PG&E engaged with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to relicense the plant’s reactors.

The county’s resolution requests a 20-year extension of power plant operations from the state. It claims that such an agreement would ensure certainty, “material forecasting,” and workforce planning, and reduce costs and promote grid stability when supplemented with renewable energy.

Acting County Administrative Officer Rebecca Campbell told New Times that it wasn’t clearly specified what years the 20-year period would cover if lawmakers approved such an extension.

“However, it is my understanding that the extension would be from 2025 to 2045 since [Diablo Canyon] was going to be originally decommissioned in 2025,” she said via email.

“The county will follow the state’s guidance on the future of energy. However, the county will continue to be engaged and will seek all options available in the event that [Diablo Canyon] is decommissioned.”

Ortiz-Legg’s office worked with county staff on the resolution, Campbell said at the March 26 meeting. The supervisor—a PG&E employee before she was appointed supervisor in 2020—firmly supported it along with 1st District Supervisor John Peschong and 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold. Second District Supervisor Bruce Gibson and 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding dissented.

Paulding added that the resolution doesn’t align with state legislators who can help SLO County achieve the goal of lengthening Diablo Canyon’s lifespan.

“Some here today have said that this action to adopt a resolution … is reckless,” Paulding said.

“I would not go that far, but I would stipulate that perhaps it’s unwise given the timing. … If we want the state of California to really be on board with that goal, … we’re going to have to work with our legislators at the state level.”

Prior to the meeting, state Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) cautioned county leaders about the 20-year extension, especially when PG&E hasn’t yet completed all the provisions listed under SB 846 for the five-year addition.

In a March 13 letter to the county, Laird

said that the safety analysis of Diablo Canyon can’t be completed until the embrittlement test of the first reactor concludes in 2025, with results expected in 2026. He added that fee issues related to the controversial once-through cooling system haven’t been resolved; the review of Diablo Canyon land options is only in the early stages; and PG&E still hasn’t completed its application to the California Coastal Commission for a consistency certificate under the Coastal Zone Management Act, among other shortcomings.

“It’s starting to make me nervous because we have six months and PG&E hasn’t filed with the California Coastal Commission,” Laird told New Times

The senator’s letter also drew attention to monetary discrepancies between the $1.4 billion state loan awarded to PG&E and the $1.1 billion federal grant it received as part of a Civil Nuclear Credit agreement to pay it off. The grant amount is short $300 million to fully cover the loan, prompting parties like Laird, state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), and fiscal watchdog group Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility to worry whether taxpayers will have to pay the difference through increased utility bills.

“[We have to] make sure the financing isn’t going to fall on taxpayers in any way,” Laird said. “My colleagues are concerned about it.”

Wiener sent a March 20 letter to the state Department of Finance that criticized providing such a high loan without having “basic loan repayment information.” Wiener issued his remarks as the chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

“At this point, the administration cannot say for certain how the remaining $300 million will be repaid, leaving a potentially significant general

fund liability in the future,” his letter read.

Laird told New Times that if SB 846 requirements aren’t met soon, and lawmakers approve a 20-year extension, transition pay for PG&E workers would be hard to maintain. He said he imagines they would take a pay cut.

An argument in favor of keeping the plant operating through 2045 includes the view that there isn’t enough power to keep the grid running on hot summer days, Laird said. However, in October 2023, Newsom stated that California had increased its battery storage by a record 757 percent in four years.

The governor stated that a “cleaner” and more reliable grid can be created through storing excess power from renewable sources like solar, wind, and water— alternatives to Diablo Canyon pointed out by nonprofit group Mothers for Peace.

Laird is now anticipating studying two reports poised for release from the California Energy Commission on the state of California’s power.

A greenlit 20-year extension for Diablo Canyon would also require a whole new Senate bill similar to SB 846 that outlines how the power plant can withstand the extra years. Laird, who was involved with the SB 846 negotiations in 2022, told New Times that a bill for the recommended 20-year extension is too premature to talk about. “I’m actually for SB 846 to be implemented in its entirety,” he said. “Let’s answer the questions before having the conversation [about another extension].” ∆

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

Test that drink

Bars and clubs across California will soon offer a new safety precaution for customers to help protect them from getting roofied.

Beginning July 1, Assembly Bill 1013 will require establishments with a Type 48 license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to have drug-testing kits available for common date-rape drugs and signs noting their availability displayed in a visible location.

“Once somebody’s drink has been spiked, it’s too late. So how do we prevent that from happening,” state Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Los Angeles) told New Times. “If you put a test coaster out on display, if you have your strips out on display, maybe a perpetrator is going to think twice about doing it because they don’t want to be caught.”

Businesses will be allowed to order whichever testing kit they prefer—the test strips or coasters—and can choose whether they will be offered for free or for purchase, Lowenthal said.

“I’m not only a legislator, but I’m also a restaurant and bar owner and I’m a father,” he said. “It’s deeply disconcerting that we allow sexual assault to take place by not cracking down on roofying. This is a solvable problem, and we let it reach crisis proportions.”

and they leave your body within 24 hours, so you can’t test for it,” he said. “By your first urine in the morning, it’s out of your system—so you black out, then you wake up and recover and it’s already out. There’s no scent, no taste, and there’s no color, so the only way we can stop this is actually to prevent it.”

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a drug that produces feelings of euphoria, confidence, relaxation, and sociability with side effects including drowsiness, vomiting, mood swings, dependence, as well as more serious symptoms of unconsciousness and respiratory collapse leading to coma, or in extreme cases, death, especially when mixed with alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids, according to Better Health Channel.

AB 1013’s requirements are aimed at bars and clubs, but Lowenthal said he’s aiming to extend those requirements to restaurants and sporting events, as he’s working on proposing two other bills that will help increase safety for those in California.

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Lowenthal said he learned of this crisis’ magnitude after touring the state, talking to young people, and learning that a majority of them have had some sort of experience with either getting roofied or knowing someone who has been drugged.

“The main drugs that are being used for roofying people now are GHB or Ketamine,

“One of the bills requires that if you ask for a drink with a lid on it, that the bar has to provide you a drink with a lid, so you feel more safe about it,” he said. “The second is if you notify anybody in a bar that you believe that your drink has been drugged, that they’re required to contact law enforcement and try and monitor you until first responders arrive.”

Lowenthal said this bill will offer an extra layer of security, as it’s common for perpetrators to pretend like they’re helping the victim by taking them home, when oftentimes they’re potentially trying to commit sexual assault.

“We’re going to keep going at this, and we’re really going to be doing public awareness campaigns until we really cut down on this,” he said. “It’s reached epidemic levels.”

Fast facts

• Shabang is coming back to SLO on May 3 and 4, and will offer performances from more than 25 artists, a marketplace with vendors selling an array of concert merchandise, handmade goods, art pieces, trinkets, and jewelry. Plus yoga and dance classes will be offered for attendees alongside 20 food and beverage vendors and high-level art installations, all at Dairy Creek Golf Course. For more information and to buy tickets to the festival, visit shabangslo.com. ∆

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Samantha Herrera at sherrera@newtimesslo.com.

Administrative bloat

Administrators are taking over universities

Iwas hired as an assistant professor by Cal Poly in the late ’70s. I did not know then how fortunate I was to be an academic in a period when we still took for granted that universities were institutions of learning, with the number of faculty significantly greater than the number of administrators. The annual Cal Poly progress report from 1978 signed by then Cal Poly President Robert Kennedy underlines the relative simplicity of a university organization at that time: “A new member of the top administrative team of the university, Dr. Russell H. Brown, was appointed as dean of students. He joined Dr. Dale W. Andrews, executive vice president, and Dr. Hazel J. Jones, vice president for academic affairs, as the executive group administering the university under the direct supervision of Dr. Robert E. Kennedy, who completed his 11th year as Cal Poly president.”

Protect Morro Bay from further industrial use

About the proposed battery storage plant at Morro Bay and the city’s environmental impact report: When I read the project’s only “significant and unavoidable” impact would be to remove a historical resource, I thought of course that meant Morro Rock. No! It meant the smokestacks.

I could not believe my eyes at the incredibly ugly plan the city and Vistra Corp. have for one of the most beautiful bays in California. Let me get this straight. The site used to be an oil tank farm that contaminated the land. So now it can “only be safely used for industrial or commercial purposes.” In other words, pollution on top of pollution. Instead of cleaning up the site, Vistra could avoid doing that by building another polluting industrial facility on it. How convenient!

Meanwhile, Morro Bay’s beauty would be defiled and destroyed, its human and animal population traumatized during construction and for years to come. There would be no going back. In 40 years, when the facility is decommissioned, the same problem would exist—what to do with a polluted battery storage site on a ruined part of the Central Coast.

It is just unbelievable that the city of Morro Bay and the California Coastal Commission would allow this travesty to occur. Yes, we need energy. No one disputes that, or battery storage plants. But not in Morro Bay!

We have allowed destruction in Morro Bay in the past. Morro Rock, the iconic Gibraltar of the Pacific, was almost quarried into nothingness by the Army Corps of Engineers from 1889 to 1969 when 250,000 tons of rock were removed from it. The plan was to pulverize it completely, but it was saved by conservationist voices of reason.

Morro Rock is a California Historical Landmark, sacred to the Salinan and Chumash tribes, and beloved by residents and visitors for its majesty and beauty. It should never have been quarried. An oil tank farm and a power plant should never have been built near it. And a battery plant should not be allowed to compound this desecration. The owners of the land should clean it up, not pollute it more. Morro Bay should be preserved

Four persons functioned as the executive group, and these persons received the help of associate vice presidents and associate deans. Today, the Cal Poly website describes the Office of the President headed by Jeffrey Armstrong, has having a provost/executive vice president, a senior vice president, five vice presidents (personnel, technology, communication, strategic enrollment, student affairs), an interim vice president (diversity), a chief of staff, an acting vice president (development), and a counsel. The same multiplication of positions applies to the Office of the Provost: a senior vice provost, a special advisor to the provost, an assistant vice president (finance), an associate vice president (academic resources), an assistant to the special advisor, an administrative associate to the Office of the Provost, an executive assistant to the provost, and an administrative operation person.

I could go on like this for every level and every office because today there are more administrators than teachers. The last general figures I found online for Cal Poly

and cherished as a special place on the Central Coast for present and future generations. It’s time for preservationists to stand up!

Charlotte Daigle San Luis Obispo

SLO is losing trees to development

Next time you’re up on north Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, I’d like to suggest that you take a little field trip.

Take a gander at the north side of the 1400 block, the gorgeous, hillside former home of Central Coast Brewing and Cambria Bikes.

Enjoy the view of the 54 mature, healthy trees on that hillside and know that, very soon, they will all be slaughtered, sacrificed to a development that just wouldn’t “pencil out,” don’t you know, if the tree-slaughterers had to work around those pesky trees

Oh, sure, the developers (who once again hoodwinked our hapless City Council by including a small amount of “affordable” housing) will plant “replacement” trees.

In case you’re wondering what a “replacement” tree looks like in our former “tree city,” head to the next block up and observe a “replacement” tree in front of 1531 Monterey. That “tree” (read: twig) has been there for several years and yet scarcely reaches my waist.

For further evidence, next time you’re out at Home Depot, look around at the trees in their parking lot. Those trees were planted in

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date from 2016: 1,387 positions for faculty, and 1,667 for administration (1,405 staff plus 262 management), and it is probably much worse today. Just as scary is the rise of the titles of administrators: a dean has become a provost; an associate dean, a dean, or another provost; etc., and all receive higher salaries.

This is not just happening at Cal Poly; it is happening all over the country. Administration is devouring whatever money has been earmarked for education, and we wonder why tuition is rising and why students can’t afford to go to college anymore or need five years to graduate. In almost every college and university, there are now more administrators than teachers. In some of them, like Harvard and Yale, there are even more administrators than students! Ironically, all these administrators often impede learning instead of helping it because they have to find ways to make it look like they are useful.

The problem is not simply a matter of numbers, it is also a matter of salaries.

Administrators are generally better paid than teachers, but they don’t want to make cuts to themselves or to their friends, so they look for other cost-saving measures. A popular but

infamous one is the generalization of hiring “adjunct instructors.” In the ’70s when I first started teaching, I had never heard the term “adjunct,” and I had to look it up: an instructor who teaches on a limited term contract, often part-time, receives no security and no benefits, and sometimes must turn to food stamps to make ends meet. Today, adjunct instructors are everywhere. According to College Factual, the U.S. average use of adjuncts is 51.4 percent. Fortunately, at 27 percent, Cal Poly is well below this number but, according to the same source, the student-to-faculty ratio at Cal Poly is 21 students per instructor while the national average is 15:1.

The solution is clear: Universities must severely cut down on administration. The big problem is who or what is going to force them to do it. I believe it is time for the government to step in if we don’t want to make a habit of rescuing young people from their student loans. ∆

Odile Ayral is a Cal Poly professor emeritus who writes from San Luis Obispo. Send a response to this commentary by emailing letters@newtimesslo.com.

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1979—45 years ago—yet few of them provide enough shade for even one vehicle, not to mention their lack of habitat.

Why? Because San Luis Obispo does absolutely no follow-up on the trees it orders to be planted in the city. If you tour shopping center after shopping center, you’ll notice that most of the trees are dead or dying. The city makes no effort whatsoever to prevent such neglect: There’s no follow-up and no penalty for planting a tree, then letting it die.

And the problem will only get worse because our tree committee rubber-stamped its own demise, gutting the tree ordinance and reducing the committee to a toothless “advisory” role.

Add to the current slaughter the two beautiful ficus trees just destroyed in front of Smith Volvo and at the corner across Toro Street, where another mega-development just

wouldn’t “pencil” if the tree remained. And how do you like the gorgeous tree-lined streets in the ongoing Dalidio development? Not!

Now, I realize that time marches on and the state has ordered each city to build tons of housing. But when a city like ours is so shortsighted that it’s willing to help oversee the destruction of us all, in service of projects that just won’t “pencil” unless trees are slaughtered, then we’re all doomed, are we not? We’re just lounging in deck chairs on the Titanic, quibbling about what year the Earth will become uninhabitable.

Finally, how about this irony? The very pencils that developers use to convince the city that their project won’t “pencil” unless 54 beautiful trees are destroyed, are made from trees.

Will Powers San Luis Obispo

Hot potato

When I grow up, I want to be a nuclear semiotician. These brainiacs try to design messages to future people to warn them not to mess with our spent nuclear fuel like the casks at Diablo Canyon Power Plant. When you think about it, homo sapiens emerged just 300,000 years ago, developed agriculture 12,000 years ago, and invented written language about 5,000 ago. Civilizations and languages come and go, so who knows what 10,000-years-in-thefuture humans will be like or what languages they’ll speak.

It’s not like we can just put up a sign: “Do not open. You will die.”

This deadly issue is one of many arguments against California’s last operating nuclear plant, which has been a source of controversy from its inception. Anyone remember the blueprint snafu? Construction workers were provided with a single transparent blueprint for both of Diablo’s reactors, but the blueprint failed to note that it was to be flipped over for the construction of the opposite reactor, leading to improper placement of supports designed to protect the cooling systems on one of the two domed containment buildings. Oops!

They fixed it, but then came the realization that the plant was built less than a mile from the Shoreline Fault and less than 3 miles from the Hosgri Fault, both unknown at the time of construction. Um. Gulp! Don’t worry. SLO County provides potassium iodide (KI) pills to protect your thyroid against exposure to radioactive iodine “in the unlikely event of a radiological release.” Visit slocounty.ca.gov/ ki.aspx to download your voucher form today! Yay!

Diablo operator Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) had planned to decommission the plant in 2025, but since it currently supplies 8.6 percent of California’s total electricity and accounts for 17 percent of the state’s “clean” energy, its loss would be significant. Diablo’s also a major employer and generates a lot of tax revenue. Naturally, many advocate to extend its operating life, and indeed, a plan is in place—thanks to SB 846 —to keep it running until 2030 as the state tries to develop new renewable energy.

If you’re a nuclear proponent, extending Diablo makes sense because so much has already been invested, and aside from the pesky fault line and blueprint issues, it’s been operating safely. Construction began in 1968 and electricity production commenced in 1985. It’s not like we want to build a brandnew plant. The question the SLO County Board of Supervisors recently grappled with is whether to quadruple down and extend the plant’s life 20 more years, keeping it operating until 2045.

In the no-way-Jose camp are 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson and 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding, who—like state Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz)—think schmaybe we work out this five-year extension first and make sure the plant is truly safe. Have you heard the word “embrittlement”? Me neither, but the worry is the containment domes might crumble if there’s a major earthquake. Now where did I leave my KI pill?

Usually, I’d expect 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg to join her liberal-minded colleagues and vote no on the extension, but nope. She voted with 1st District Supervisor John Peschong and 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold to go ahead and announce SLO County is all in, baby! Split those atoms!

Ortiz-Legg, formerly employed by PG&E, even had a verbal dustup with Gibson over it. He said passing the resolution would be “disrespectful” to the people who worked on SB 846 and “disrespectful of our state senator.” She accused him of putting words in PG&E’s mouth after he said they wanted the 20-year extension.

“That’s what the NRC [Nuclear Regulatory Commission] does,” OrtizLegg shot back. “They don’t dink around with five years; they only do licensing at a 20-year interval. Don’t make up things … to make a story.”

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“You’re not going to provoke me into a heated debate because I see where this is going,” Gibson retorted.

Anti-nuke group Mothers for Peace rebuked

Ortiz-Legg for what they called “misleading comments that caused serious confusion.” Yikes! Play nice, children! Honestly, it seems premature to rush headlong into a 20-year extension, which no doubt would require another bill like SB 846. Why not let the fiveyear process play out? Anyway, PG&E pretty much sucks. California has some of the most expensive energy in the country. PG&E’s grid has been poorly maintained and the source of devastating and deadly fires. Summer blackouts are common. Are we supposed to trust PG&E, a for-profit company that filed for bankruptcy in 2019, to correctly handle a 20year Diablo extension?

Here’s what I do know: PG&E Corporation cleared a cool $2.2 billion in 2023, up from $1.8 billion in 2022—nearly a 25 percent increase driven by a 13 percent rate hike— and they’re asking for another rate hike this year. And then there’s the small matter of the giant radioactive turd they’ll eventually leave on our coastline.

While it’s true, major isotopes of spent nuclear fuel remain radioactive for millions of years, if we’re talking about radiotoxicity, spent fuel’s only really dangerous for about 10,000 years, so if Diablo Canyon continues to operate until 2045 and continues to store spent fuel on-site, everything should be hunky-dory by the year 12045. Go clean energy! ∆

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Hot Dates

SOLID AS A ROCK

Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay is hosting an atrium party on Saturday, April 13, from 3 to 5 p.m., to celebrate the debut of three new art exhibitions, showcasing works by oil painter Jeff Odell (whose work is pictured), jewelry designer Hope Myers, and photographer Michael Johnston. Each show will remain on display through Monday, April 29. Call (805) 772-1068 or visit galleryatmarinasquare.com for more info. Gallery at Marina Square is located at 601 Embarcadero, suite 10, Morro Bay.

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APRIL ARTISTS RECEPTION AND ATRIUM

PARTY Gallery at Marina Square hosts its April Atrium Party and Artists Reception. Come meet the artists, be inspired, enjoy food, refreshments, a tree filled atrium, and all the businesses in Marina Square area.

Featuring artists Jeff Odell, Michael Johnston, and Hope Myers. April 13 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com.

Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

BIRD’S EYE VIEW: THE ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPES OF THE CENTRAL COAST

Cambria Center for the Arts is proud to present Bird’s Eye View: The Architectural Landscapes of the Central Coast. The featured artist is local resident Tigg Morales. Fridays-Sundays. through April 28 Free. 805927-8190. cambriaarts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY

Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. 805-394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com.

Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features

works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. ThursdaysSaturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. 559-799-9632. costagallery.com.

Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS

PHOTOGRAPHER MICHAEL JOHNSTON

Johnston’s photography features horses, landscapes, birds, and more, captured

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

JEWELRY, SMALL WORKS, AND ART BY HOPE MYERS Myers is an award-winning watercolorist, collage artist, and jewelry crafts person. She has been creating her artwork on the Central Coast for more than 30 years. Hope’s jewelry features vintage beads and crystals and is assembled in Los Osos. Gallery open daily. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through April 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

OIL PAINTINGS BY JEFF ODELL Odell’s paintings of Morro Bay span across more than 40 years. They are a historical archive of the changes through those years. Odell’s frequently seen with his plein air easel and paints. His original oils are on canvas and wood. Gallery open daily. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through April 29 Free. 805-7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

THE PLEIN AIR TEAM Acrylic artist, Nancy Lynn, and husband, watercolorist, Robert Fleming, have an ongoing show of originals and giclee prints of Morro Bay and local birds. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com.

SIX-WEEK SKETCHBOOK WORKSHOP

WITH ARTIST SARAH A. PLETTS Students will learn the art of filling a large sketchbook with images and writing. Dreams, photographs, ideas, and more will be part of the creative process. Work from prompts (optional) sent out beforehand. Mondays,

12:30-2:30 p.m. through April 8 $120. 805772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

WHERE THERE’S A WILL A romantic comedy about Shakespeare being transported to the present to help a struggling playwright with love and life. April 12-14 By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay, bytheseaproductions.org.

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ART IN THE ATRIUM: LIVE ARTIST DEMOS

Enjoy a special two-day extravaganza of live artist demonstrations, featuring Studios on the Park’s Resident and Associate Artists. Come and see talented artists at work in a variety of mediums, including painters, weavers, printmakers, and metalsmiths. April 13, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and April 14, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

COMEDY NIGHT First Saturday of every month. April lineup: headliner Chicago Steve Barkley, feature Eric Wielo, opener David Uhlfelder, and host Bob Fernandez. April 6 7-10 p.m. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. 805-635-5919. pasolounge.com. Paso Lounge, 1144 Black Oak Drive, Paso Robles.

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.

ELEEMOSYNARY: A READER’S THEATRE

EVENT Step into the intricate world of family dynamics and the power of words with Wine Country Theatre’s debut Reader’s Theatre production. April 5 -7 my805tix.com. Private residence, Address

revealed to ticket holders, Atascadero.

FIRST SATURDAY Enjoy the second month of the venue’s youth art exhibition, I Have Something To Say, in conjunction with a performance by the Paso Robles High School Choir and wine from Thacher. April 6 6-9 p.m. Free; $10 wine. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org/events/firstsaturday/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

FIRST SATURDAY: WINE, ART, AND MUSIC Studios on the Park celebrates First Saturdays, a fun tradition of art, wine, and live music-filled evenings at the start of each month. Enjoy meeting artists and seeing rotating exhibitions while enjoying live music and wine from one of the venue’s winery partners. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Free; $10 for wine. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

PAINT IN THE STYLE OF JEAN-MICHELE BASQUIAT Join Jessamyn Lynn to learn to paint in the style of Jean-Michele Basquiat, most known for his neo-expressionist paintings and graffiti art. All levels of artists are welcome. Materials will be provided. April 7 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

PASO ROBLES ART IN THE PARK The event showcases 135 fine artists and craft designers in the scenic downtown Paso Robles City Park. April 13 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 14 , 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown City Park, 11th and Spring St., Paso Robles.

THE POCKET’S GRAND OPENING OF ITS “BACK POCKET” Showing the latest artwork created by printmakers Susan Lyon, Kathy Madonna, and Maryanne Nucci. Saturday, April 6, from 2 to 5 p.m., swing by for grand opening. Also open by appointment. First Saturday of every month, 2-5 p.m. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles, 805-440-7152.

SHORT FORM IMPROV CLASS AT TOP GRADE COMEDY THEATER Join instructor Charles Charm, an improvisor with 10 years of experience, to learn how to play improvgames. Classes are drop in only at this time. Shows TBD. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $25. 530-748-6612. Saunter Yoga and Wellness, 5820 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SPRING BREAK ART CAMP Spring break won’t be complete without some creative fun. April 4 1-4 p.m. and April 5 1-4 p.m. $160. 805-400-9107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 3340 Ramada Drive, suite 2C, Paso Robles.

STOP-MOTION CREATOR CAMP Please join ArtSocial 805 at the Creative Campus. Get crafty and learn the secret art of stop motion animation. Every creator will need to bring their own device such as a cell phone or iPad. Through April 5, 10 a.m.noon $160. 805-400-9107. artsocial805. com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 3340 Ramada Drive, suite 2C, Paso Robles.

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ALEX HISCHIER: ART AFTER DARK Join The Bunker SLO for Art After Dark featuring original artwork by Alex Hischier. April 5 5-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, 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.

APRIL BANKS: OUTLANDISH Los Angeles-based artist April Banks is a creative strategist working across visual art, social engagement, and exhibition design. Her practice sits intentionally between image, space, and experience. April 5 -July 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/aprilbanks/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

BARRY GOYETTE: MULBERRY For his exhibition at SLOMA, San Luis Obispobased 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-goyette-mulberry/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS Offers a unique experience of pressing your baby’s hand/ foot into clay so parents can cherish this time forever. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays $55. anamcre.com/babyhandprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

DATE NIGHT POTTERY Bring your date and throw a cup on the pottery wheel. Next, texture a clay slab and press into a form creating a personalized piece. Guest are welcome to bring drinks; venue provides aprons. Pieces are fired, glazed, and ready in two weeks. Saturdays, 6-6:30 p.m. $140. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

FIRST FRIDAYS Visit SLOMA on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, music, and wines provided by regional winery partners. Admission is free and open to the public. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/events/ first-fridays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOW Presented by Central Coast Comedy Theater. April 12 , 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo. A great group of improvisers will be creating scenes on the spot from audience suggestions. April 14 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

IN CONVERSATION WITH DEANNE STILLMAN Meet the author during this book signing. Books will be available for purchase thanks to Volumes of Pleasure Bookshoppe. April 9 6:30 p.m. Free. slonightwriters.org. United Church of Christ (Congregational) of San Luis Obispo, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, 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.

MUSICAL IMPROV COMEDY SHOW A great group of sing-songy improvisers will be creating musical scenes on the spot from your audience suggestions April 6 , 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, 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.

PAINTING SHELL CREEK WILDFLOWERS

WITH DREW DAVIS Calling all art enthusiasts and aspiring artists. April 7 1-3 p.m. my805tix.com/. Drew Davis Fine Art, 393 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

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 shapes, surface decorate, and glaze. Clay and firing included with admission. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $180. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SECOND SATURDAYS SLOMA’s Second Saturdays program encourages intergenerational learning and creative expression for children of all ages. Families are invited to SLOMA’s lawn to learn about the visual arts together using unique

activity kits and create an art project inspired by current exhibitions. Second Saturday of every month, 11-1 a.m. through Dec. 14 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/ events/second-saturdays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN MIC

NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.”

Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337, libertinebrewing.com.

SLO 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.

SPANISH SPEAKING POTTERY CLASS (6 WEEKS) Looking for a fun way to learn

Spanish? Join Dana Fiore and Shevon Sullivan. The class’s wheel-throwing teachers are bilingual. Guests don’t have to be fluent, just willing to try. Clay and firing included.

Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through April 22 $225. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

STAND-UP COMEDY CLASS: ALL THINGS

COMEDY This class covers the basics of crafting jokes, putting your set together, and includes performance training. Learn about comedic timing, workshop your sets, and get ready to rock that mic. Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. through May 7 my805tix.com.

Central Coast Comedy Theater Training Center, 2078 Parker Street, suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-858-8255.

UPCYCLING COMPETITION Sign up for this Upcycling Competition open to all ages. April 7 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-781-5991.

VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING

WATERCOLOR This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors. To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net Wednesdays, 1:303:30 p.m. $35. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

VOLAR: FLAMENCO EN VIVO 2024 Born in Seattle to parents of Puerto Rican and Irish ancestry, Savannah discovered Flamenco in her late teens and has never

looked back. April 12 6-9 p.m. my805tix. com/. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, 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.

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO

ME Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful play she resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through April 14 $20-$40. 805-786-2440. slorep. org/shows/what-the-constitutionmeans-to-me/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

YOUTH POTTERY CLASS Teens love this class. Learn handbuilding techniques and throwing on thes 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

THE FISH WHISPERER A mysterious outsider plots to fix a small fishing town’s sudden bad luck when it comes to fishing. Through May 11 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

LOCAL AUTHOR FAIRE AT MONARCH

BOOKS This event promises to be an exciting opportunity for book lovers to engage with talented local authors. Admission is free, and attendees will have the chance to purchase signed books directly from authors. April 14 2-4 p.m. Free entry. 805-668-6300. monarchbooks805.com. Monarch Books, 201 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande.

MAKING STYROFOAM/CONCRETE

FORMS FOR MOSAIC This three-day workshop will focus on using hot wire foam carving tools to creating light weight, weather resistant, mosaic-ready forms out of styrofoam (polystyrene), fiber mesh, and concrete. Guests will leave with a mosaicready sculpture along with informative handouts. April 12 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 13 , 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 14 , 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $495. 805-440-3054. passifloramosaics. com. Passiflora Mosaics, 330 N. 10th St., Grover Beach.

SILENT SKY Prepare to be deeply moved, enlightened, and entertained as AGHS

Theatre Company brings poignant stories to life on stage. With powerful performances, compelling narratives, and themes that resonate, this fundraiser performance promises “an unforgettable theatrical experience.” April 10 7-9:30 p.m. $10-$35. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/aghs-silent-sky-fundraiser/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FLOWER CROWN CLASS AT VEGA VINEYARD A fun and creative workshop where participants learn how to make their own floral headpieces. Class includes all materials for the class and one glass of wine. April 14 , 11 a.m. my805tix.com. Vega Vineyard and Farm, 9496 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton, 805-688-2415.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BRAIN EDUCATION SERIES FOR ADULTS:

TEN WARNING SIGNS OF DEMENTIA Slowing down is normal as we age, but when do those changes become a concern? Learn the ten warning signs of dementia and techniques to approach a loved one with your concerns about their cognition. April 9, 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, 5:30-6:30 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.

CHAKRA MEDITATION ON THE BEACH

Hosted by Aurora Meditations & Rituals. Visit site for tickets and more info. April 5, 10-11:15 a.m. my805tix.com. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

CLIMATE SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY

FORUM Learn from community members how to be part of the solution for climate change. See first-hand report from Antarctica. Learn about low-impact, low-cost housing opportunities. Discover regenerative agriculture that’s good for the planet. Gain free resources to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and save money. April 6 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-4667. stbenslososos.org/events. St. Benedict’s Church, 2220 Snowy Egret Ln., Los Osos.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS

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

ELECTRIFY YOUR LIFE: AT HOME AND ON THE ROAD A free, informative and electrifying event. Learn how to save money while converting your home and car to be safer, more affordable and eco-friendly. Learn about local, state, and national rebates and credits starting this year. April 6 , 10 a.m.-noon Free. eventbrite. com. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay, 1-805-772-6394.

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.

LOS OSOS VALLEY GARDEN CLUB SPRING PLANT SALE Tomato, landscape, and flowering plants will be for sale, along with mosaic, driftwood, and teacup gardens. Tomato plants can be preordered online through March 30 at 10 a.m. Pickup at the plant sale, which is a fundraiser to benefit the club. April 6 , 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free entry. lovgardenclub.com. First Baptist Church of Los Osos, 1900 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, 805-528-3066.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR

OUR MODERN TIMES: A BEGINNER’S

GUIDE A four-week course that will take place every Saturday. Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. through April 13 $20. 805-395-9323. plantaeandfungi.com. Plantae and Fungi, 750 Sheffield St., Cambria.

MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered. Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

OPEN FLOW: DANCE AND MOVEMENT

A community of movers and shakers who come together to express themselves through dance and movement. Inspired by a variety of conscious movement modalities, Open Flow is led by Silvia Suarez and Matt Garrity, embodiment teachers who share a passion for integration through movement exploration. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 (general), $5 (ages 55 and older). SilviaAthaSomatics. org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278.

SHAMANIC MORNING RITUALS FOR VITALITY Hosted by Aurora Meditations & Rituals. Visit site for tickets and more info. April 6 8:30-9:30 a.m. my805tix.com. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

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

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

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Do you have a piece of clothing that has a small hole or stain? Come learn how to fix it and make it beautiful again. Learn a few different techniques to patch your clothing as well as add beauty to it. April 13 10 a.m.-noon 805528-18862. sanluisobispo.librarycalendar.com. Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

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. 805772-7466. fitnessworksmb.com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

ZEN IN MOTION

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

Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BALANCE FLOW Suitable for all levels. This class is meant to benefit the mind-body connection while emphasizing safe and effective alignment as well as breath awareness and relaxation. Please call to register in advance. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $16-$22; $50 membership. 805-434-9605. ttrtennis.com/fitness/yoga/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

THE FOUR HUMAN DESIGN STRATEGIES

Unlock the secret to your most powerful personal strategy with Human Design so you can live a life you love. This in-person event will provide you with practical tools and knowledge to enhance your well-being. Receive your chart and learn your personal strategy. RSVP required. April 13 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. 805-441-6688. eventbrite. com. Intentional Wellness Chiropractic, 5805 Capistrano Ave., Suite A, Atascadero.

LUNCH AND LEARN: BRAIN EDUCATION SERIES Free education series about memory loss, healthy aging, and current research into Alzheimer’s and Dementia. With presentations by Paulina Flores Jimenez, Health Education Specialist for SLO County Public Health, followed by lunch. April 9 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. 805237-3870. prcity.com/246/Classes-Events. Paso Robles City Library, 1000 Spring St., Paso Robles.

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

SHAKTI: EMBODYING THE GODDESSES OF YOGA Visit site for more details and tickets. April 7 4 p.m. my805tix.com/. Dharma Yoga Loft, 1329 Spring Street, Paso Robles, 805-434-1924.

TAI CHI This course’s instructor has won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $65. 805-237-3988. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

TOPS SUPPORT GROUP: WEIGHT LOSS AND MAINTENANCE A self-help support group focusing on weight loss and maintenance. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. 805-242-2421. tops.org. Santa Margarita Senior Center, 2210 H St., Santa Margarita.

YANG STYLE TAI CHI The course’s instructor won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class. Mondays, Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. $62. 805-4703360. Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BEYOND MINDFULNESS Realize your potential through individualized meditation instruction with an experienced teacher via Zoom. This class is for those who wish to begin a practice or seek to deepen an existing one. Flexible days and times. Certified with IMTA. Email or text for information. Mondays-Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sliding scale. 559-905-9274. theartofsilence.net. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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

CENTRAL COAST DIALYSIS ORGAN

TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP Not faith based. All are welcome. Please wear a mask. First Saturday of every month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO, 650 Pismo St., San Luis Obispo.

DAILY QIGONG PRACTICE

For the early riser or commuter, every weekday morning. Maintain or improve concentration, balance, and flexibility. Includes weekly Friday 3 p.m. class with more practices. Led by certified Awareness Through Movement teacher. Mondays-Saturdays, 6:10 a.m. and Fridays, 3 p.m. $35/week or $125/ month. 646-280-5800. margotschaal.com/ qigong. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO ROUNDTABLE

“Serving as Executive Director or CEO is hard work. At times, it can be lonely work.” In this roundtable, you’ll gather with other Executive Directors and CEOs to share challenges, brainstorm solutions, gain facilitation skills, and build connection with each other. April 4 12-1 p.m. Free for Spokes members; $10 for non members. spokesfornonprofits.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

FAMILY DAY AT THE DALLIDET Visit site for more info on this family event. April 7 11 a.m.-3 p.m. my805tix.com/. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-0638.

FREE HEALTH EXPO: PREVENTION, HEALING, DETOXING VACCINES Speakers and exhibitors will share important information and strategies to help our community navigate and/or heal health challenges that are on the rise. April 7 2:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096.

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. April 6, 10 a.m.-noon $5-$20. alpenglowindustries.com/pages/workshops.

Alpenglow Industries, 3485 Sacramento Drive, Ste. F, San Luis Obispo, 805-242-8158.

PRE-GAME PITCH

Cal Poly Baseball has some special events this season. Pre-game Pitch is an hour before the first pitch that is complementary to Mustangs fans. Free barbecue, free games, and good people. Possibility of winning gift card and/or signed merchandise. In H-13 parking lot. April 12 , 5-6 p.m. Free. gopoly.com. Baggett Stadium, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

Q YOUTH GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM)

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

QI GONG FITNESS ONLINE Qi Gong is a gentle but powerful way to strengthen body, mind, and spirit. Great for balance. Instructor: Gary West, through Adult School, San Luis Coastal Unified School District. An online class. Wednesdays, 9:35-10:35 a.m. through May 22 $90. 805-549-1222. ae.slcusd. org/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

QI GONG FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT Learn and practice qi gong, a Chinese system for physical, mental and spiritual development. This class is conducted outdoors in a beautiful setting, which is the best place to do qi gong, as its inspiration is drawn from nature. Certified instructor: Devin Wallace. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Crows End Retreat, 6430 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB

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

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. 805-3236706. meetup.com/softec/. StoryLabs, 102 Cross St, Suite 220, San Luis Obispo.

TEEN MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Learn more about mental health and coping skills to help you through your journey towards wellness and recovery. Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. 805-540-6576. t-mha.org. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

WE’LL ALL FLOW ON

The Morro Bay Community Center hosts Open Flow: Dance and Movement each Wednesday evening, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The weekly program is led by local embodiment teachers Silvia Suarez and Matt Garrity. General admission is $10. Entry is $5 for adults ages 55 and older. Find the event’s Facebook page for more info. The Morro Bay Community Center is located at 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay. —C.W.

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.

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

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

WOMEN VISIONARIES SYMPOSIUM Join accomplished women visionaries for a powerful evening of spiritual and business alignment, with inspiring speeches and soulful connection. April 7, 4 p.m. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

YOGA FOR A CAUSE: SUPPORT THE NEXT WAVE OF WOMEN LEADERS This space is designed for women of all ages and backgrounds to come together, share experiences, and co-create a space of mutual support and empowerment. April 14 , 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Rolling Hills Retreat, Private residence, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY 21ST ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER Nine CCGGA member nurseries throughout Nipomo and Arroyo Grande will open their doors to the public in effort to raise money for their scholarship fund. Each nursery donates a portion of that day’s sales to the CCGGA scholarship fund for horticulture students. April 13 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 800-961-8901. ccgga.com. Nipomo High School, 525 N Thompson Ave, Nipomo.

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

DAY OF THE CHILD: FREE COMMUNITY

RESOURCE FAIR The Boys and Girls Clubs of South SLO County’s Oceano Day of the Child is coming up. This Spring, everyone is welcome to the Clubhouse for this free family event. Features resource tables, free raffles, games, and more. April 14 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-4817339. bgcslo.org/kidsday. Boys and Girls Clubs of South San Luis Obispo County Clubhouse, 1830 19th St., Oceano.

MODEL RAIL DAYS 2024 SLO Model Railroad Association presents Model Railroad Days at the Oceano Depot. A free display of working model railroads; different scales and sizes; fun for all ages. Free parking available. April 12 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 13 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 14 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free entry. slomra.org. Oceano Train Depot, 1650 Front St., Oceano, 805-489-5446.

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. 805-904-6615. Oak Park Christian Church, 386 N Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach.

WE HEART OCEANO Please join We Heart Oceano for its first (and hopefully annual) volunteering event. Meet at Oceano Park. If you have any questions, please email weheartoceano@gmail.com. April 13 9 a.m.noon Free. Oceano Memorial Park, 1330 Dewey Drive, Oceano, 805-781-5930, slocountyparks. com/day-use-parks/oceano-memorial-park/.

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS

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

NORTH SLO COUNTY

APRIL LIVE IN PERSON COOKING SHOW Coordinated by Central Coast Cooking Show. With a four-course dinner, wine pairings, olive oil tastings, and more. April 9 4:30-6:30 p.m. $75-$90. 805-238-7979. centralcoastpartyhelpers.com. Idler’s Home Paso Robles, 2361 Theatre Drive, Paso Robles.

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.

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.

FINAL FOUR PARTY

The NCAA basketball championship season is upon us. Celebrate with wine specials and small bites. Space is limited, so call and reserve your spot. April 6 3-9 p.m. Free. 805-270-3327. dracaenawines. com/event/final-four-party/. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles.

MAKERS MARKETPLACE A Sip and Shop event with live music and more. April 6 10 a.m.-1 p.m. my805tix.com/. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

MCV WINES PAIRS WITH ITALIAN STREET FOODS Sip newly released spring wines while enjoying Italian street food by Trattoria di LUCA. April 7 1 p.m. my805tix.com/. MCV Wines, 3773 Ruth Way, suite A, Paso Robles, 805-712-4647.

SPRING READY ROOM PICK-UP PARTY Enjoy bites, plates, new releases, and old favorites with the views of the new location on 46 West. April 13 , 1 p.m. my805tix.com. Volatus, 3230 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles.

TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in

PHOTO COURTESY OF SILVIA SUAREZ

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the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 805-460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden. com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

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

Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-242-1167.

PIÑATAS ON THE PATIO What is more festive than a piñata? Join for some brunch drinks and a couple of good hits to a piñata (or two). Good times and goofy prices promised. Turns will be determined on a first come, first served basis. First Sunday of every month Free. Rambling Spirits, 3845 S. Higuera St. (inside SLO Public Market), San Luis Obispo, drinkramblingspirits.com.

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PUB TRIVIA

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

TRIVIA NIGHT

Join BrainStew Trivia for a hilariously witty evening of trivia in Pismo. Teams of 1 to 4 people. Prizes awarded to the first and second place teams. Kitchen is open until 7:30 p.m. for brain fuel. Beer, cider, wine, and non-alcoholic options available. First Thursday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free to play. 805-295-6171. kulturhausbrewing.com.

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

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WINE AND DINE: MCV PAIRS WITH CHEF CANDICE Visit site for more details and tickets. April 6 , 6:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. MCV Wines, 3773 Ruth Way, suite A, Paso Robles, 805-712-4647.

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Bring your thinking cap as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

805-439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

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BACK PAGES BAND April 13 2-5 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-2251312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

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HANDS-ON BREAD MAKING CLASS: FOCACCIA BREAD AND PIZZA DOUGH If you love focaccia bread and you’d like to be guided through making it, this is the class for you. You’ll take your own handkneaded dough home baked to enjoy. San Luis Obispo County Friends of Italy hosts the event. April 6 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $70. 619537-9082. House of Bread, 1025 Farmhouse Lane, San Luis Obispo, houseofbread.com.

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

805-439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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/.

CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT

The scenic and spacious Vega Vineyard and Farm in Buellton is hosting its Flower Crown Class on Sunday, April 14, at 11 a.m. Participants of this workshop will create

A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805-235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos.

CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN April 11 7-10 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

THE FINALE OF THE SONGWRITERS AT PLAY SONG CONTEST Enjoy “the best of the best.” Ten contestants play two original songs each, and three judges award prizes, including a grand prize of $1,000. The contestants are Karyn Ann, Jean Mann, Chris Mariscal, Ted Nunes, Wildflower, Paddy Marsh, Cate Armstrong, Bev Praver, Miss Leo, and Jayden Secor. April 14 2-5 p.m. $28. 805-204-6821. songwritersatplay. com/events. Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

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. 805305-1229. leftcoastartstudio.com/. Left Coast Art Studio, 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos. LITTLE DOLLZ (THE RHOADS ERA OF OZZY TRIBUTE) April 12 7:30 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-2251312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

LIVE MUSIC WITH GUITAR WIZ AT LUNADA GARDEN BISTRO “Guitar Wizard” Billy Foppiano plays a wide range of music, including blues, R&B, classic rock, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-900-5444. Lunada Garden Bistro, 78 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos. MOLLY RINGWALD PROJECT

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

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BURLEY THISTLES Plays guitarwoven music that has an indie attitude and a tough beat and generates curiosity with original songs that are in distinctive stylistic shapes outside the pop mainstream. April 6 3-5 p.m. eastoneverett.com/. Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room, 3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles, 805-226-9922.

EASTON EVERETT AT OUTLAWS A singer-songwriter known for acoustic guitar music with an independent and adventurous sound. April 5 , 5-7 p.m. eastoneverett.com/. Outlaws Bar, Grill, & Casino, 9850 E Front St, Atascadero, 805-466-2000.

FOR THE BIRDS Presented by Symphony of the Vines. April 14 , 4 p.m. my805tix. com/. Mission San Miguel Arcángel, 775 Mission St., San Miguel.

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, 805-464-2584.

JULIE AND THE ROCKIN ‘BS A Barrel Room Concert. April 14 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles. LIVE MUSIC BY FOREVER GREEN Come

join Forever Green at the beautiful Pear Valley for live music and wonderful wines. Reservations are recommended. Forever Green is a twin-sister pop/folk duo from Los Osos. They play original music as well as fun covers. April 6 1-4 p.m. Free.

pearvalley.com. Pear Valley Winery, 4900 Union Road, Paso Robles, 805-475-3389.

MELODIOUS FUNK: CLASSIC JAZZ AND FUNKY FUSION Melodious Funk plays classic jazz and funky fusion. Enjoy an evening of live music at Club Car Bar. April 5 7-10 p.m. Free. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542.

NIXIL AT DARK NECTAR COFFEE Mid State Metal Fest and 661 AIE presents Nixil, on tour from Baltimore. April 10 8 p.m. $10-$15.

my805tix.com/. Dark Nectar Coffee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero, 805-835-1988.

RAGGED JUBILEE, NIGHTJACKET, WATASHI WA This is an all ages show. ID required for bar purchases. Under 18 must be accompanied by adult. April 6 7 p.m.

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.

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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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SEXTET Presented by the San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation. April 6 7:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks St., 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.

BRASS MASH: PROM-ISH (FIRST FRIDAY)

Enjoy live rock and pop during this adult prom. Dress up as you please.:1998, 1978, 2016, or “remake that duct tape dress that your mom refused you wear.” April 5 6-10 p.m. my805tix.com/. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY OPEN HOUSE RECITAL The Cal Poly Music Department will present an Open House Recital for Cal Poly’s 31st annual Open House. The recital will feature both instrumentalist and vocalists. The student performers are from a variety of majors. April 13 , 2 p.m. Free. 805-7562406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/free/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY STUDENT OPERA THEATRE’S

SPRING OPERA SCENES Cal Poly Student Opera Theatre will present an evening of opera scenes. Students from a variety of majors will come together to produce a delightful array of duets, trios and ensemble numbers. April 13 7:30 p.m. $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT BY

EKATERINA PORITZKO Internationally known cembalist and pianist Ekaterina Porizko will present a concert including compositions by J.S. Bach and Felix Mendelssohn, together with her own improvisations. April 5 , 6 p.m. Free will offering. 805- 543-8327. zionslo.com. Zion Lutheran Church, 1010 E Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo.

DJ WILLIAMS BAND LIVE An acclaimed guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer whose illustrious career has seen him traverse the globe, igniting stages ranging from intimate clubs to renowned festivals

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with his fiery performances. April 9 7 p.m. my805tix.com. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

DOGS IN A PILE LIVE With Strange Cake. For ages 18 and over. April 12 , 7 p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843, slobrew.com.

AN EVENING OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC WITH BRUCE MOLSKY

In the Milking Parlor at Octagon Barn Center, with an old-time jam at 6 p.m. before the show. Grammy-nominated and described as “an absolute master,” Bruce Molsky transports audiences to another time and place. April 5 7-9 p.m. $25 advance; $30 door. 805-235-2874. eventbrite.com. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo.

JAZZ VESPERS CONCERTS The Jazz Vespers Concert Series returns to the historic sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church of SLO with the Pat Kelley Trio. Guitarist Pat Kelley has enjoyed a successful career in Los Angeles as a studio and touring musician. April 14 , 4-5:30 p.m. Free; donations appreciated. 805 543-5451. fpcslo.org. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

JEWEL: LIVE AT THE PAC Four-time Grammy-nominated singersongwriter, actress, author, and mental health pioneer Jewel is coming to the PAC for a concert benefitting the Foundation for the Performing Arts Center. Any net proceeds from the concert will go to support the Foundation for the Performing Arts Center. April 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $77-$297. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC AT KROBAR Enjoy live music at Krobar, which showcases local, talented artists of all music genres. Kick-off your weekend right, grab your favorite seasonal craft cocktail, and vibe to the sounds of the night. Follow on Instagram to find out who is playing. Every other Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. through Aug. 31 Free entry. 833-576-2271. krobardistillery.com/ events. Krobar Craft Distillery, 1701 Monterey St., 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.

SHABANG BATTLE OF THE BANDS LIVE AT THE FREMONT THEATER

All ages welcome. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. April 4 $15. fremontslo.com/events/shabang-battle-of-the-bands-toursan-luis-obispo/. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600.

SLO COUNTY TRUMPET ALLIANCE: ALL THAT JAZZ The San Luis Obispo County Trumpet Alliance presents this concert, featuring Cuesta College Jazz Faculty, including Dave Becker, Bob Bennett, Ken Hustad, George Stone, and Darrell Voss. April 14, 2 p.m. General $15; student with ID $10. tickets.cuesta.edu. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

THE WEST ORIGIN JAZZ TRIO FEAT. SARAH PILLOW SLO native and vocalist Sarah Pillow will be performing some of your favorite jazz standards in the relaxed atmosphere of Linnaea’s Café. Also featuring Marc Wagnon, vibraphone, and Tony Green, bass. April 12 , 6-8 p.m. Free; tips appreciated. 805-541-5888. linnaeascafe. com/events.html. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo.

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BRASS MASH AT RIBLINE BY THE BEACH A special night of brass, dancing, and singing mayhem. April 13 7:30-10:30 p.m. my805tix. com/. Ribline by the Beach, 395 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD BIG BAND CONCERT Big band music made famous by Frank Sinatra. A mostly instrumental concert with a few vocals sung by Mitch Latting. This is a free concert, but donations for the church will be accepted (the church lets the band rehearse there). April 11 , 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free (donations accepted). Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church, 1235 N Thompson Rd., Arroyo Grande, 805-219-0133, nipomopresbyterian.org.

KARAOKE EVERY FRIDAY Enjoy some good food and karaoke. Fridays, 5-8 p.m. 805-723-5550. The Central Grill, 545 Orchard Road, Nipomo.

KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY A weekly event with barbecue offerings and more. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, 805-925-3500.

THE KINGSTON TRIO In 1957, they emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene to take the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American folk music into the mainstream. April 12 7:30-10 p.m. $29-$59. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/the-kingston-trio/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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Arts

ARTIFACTS

Arroyo Grande’s Monarch Books hosts

local author fair

Six writers are slated to participate in the upcoming Local Author Book Faire at Monarch Books in Arroyo Grande on Sunday, April 14, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Admission to attend the event is free. Attendees of the local author fair will have the opportunity to purchase books by the program’s featured authors, who will also be available during the event to sign copies.

The event’s featured writers are Sally Dallas (Deceptions of Chenille Death is Personal), Richard Kurrasch (Acres of Oak: A Pastor Rethinks Church in the 21st Century), Carolyn Rohrbach (Glint of Light: 23 End-Of-Life Stories), Teresa J. Rhyne (Poppy in the Wild: A Lost Dog, 1,500 Acres of Wilderness, and the Dogged Determination to Bring Her Home), and co-author duo Terry Willey and Carol Baker (Time Travel for Fun and Prophet).

To find out more about the local author fair and other upcoming programs hosted by Monarch Books, call (805) 668-6300, visit monarchbooks805.com, or email monarchbooksag@gmail.com.

Monarch Books is located at 201 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande.

Friendly Neighborhood Big Band pays tribute to Frank Sinatra at benefit concert

The Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church presents the Friendly Neighborhood Big Band live in concert on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. The local ensemble will perform covers of popular songs made famous by Frank Sinatra during the program, titled Sinatra: The Music of Frank Sinatra.

According to the 16-piece band’s Facebook page, the featured members of the Friendly Neighborhood Big Band reside in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The group specializes in jazz standards and has access to more than 2,000 songs from various composers and arrangers.

Over the years since its formation in 2019, the jazz ensemble has performed at venues in various cities across the Central Coast, including Santa Margarita, Grover Beach, Nipomo, Lompoc, and Solvang. For more info on the Friendly Neighborhood Big Band, visit facebook.com/ groups/fnbigband or email fnbbmusic@gmail.com.

While admission to the Friendly Neighborhood Big Band’s upcoming concert in Nipomo is free, donations will be collected to benefit the Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 1235 N. Thompson Road, Nipomo. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

BY SAMANTHA HERRERA

Dreams to reality

Local artist Chloe Arline brings her dreams to life with paint

Dreams are often forgotten, but what if there was a way to record them so they could be remembered forever?

Artist Chloe Arline does exactly that, taking elements from her dreams and painting them into reality.

It started when she was in a high school AP art class. Her nal project was to paint a theme of her choosing.

“I chose to focus on my dreams and at that point I really started kind of tuning into this more … dreamlike imagery and kind of creating sort of surreal images,” the San Luis Obispo artist said. “It’s meant to be kind of intriguing, kind of how a dream is sort of like a memory of something from … the waking world that can kind of be twisted sometimes.”

In Arline’s A Place From a Dream, she uses a mix of gray, white, and black to depict an older house surrounded by dark, tall trees with a fountain in the front. Spaces between the trees o er the only bit of color—a yellowish-orange light, pointing to a way out.

“I was kind of in a scary place for whatever reason, and then I went into this house, and it was like you walk into the house and it’s just … walls and oors to ceiling, like garden walls and hedges and stu . en there was that fountain, and it was more comforting in the dream, but it does look kind of cool with how kind of eerie it seems,” she said. “ e painting doesn’t always need to perfectly replicate my dream, it’s more so just to take inspiration from it and create an image that people might be able to relate to.”

Arline said her favorite part about art is that it’s subjective and allows people to interpret it however they want. Oftentimes people will come back to her, share how they viewed her work, and give her a new perspective, she said.

“I’m just kind of painting something that speaks to me and hoping that it speaks to someone else,

Books and art

MYLR Galley and Books is located at 1238 Monterey St. in SLO and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit mylrgallery.com.

For those interested in learning more about Chloe Arline’s work, visit her Instagram page @chloe.arline.

but it doesn’t necessarily need to say to them what it means to me,” she said. “It’s more important to me that they can just see something in it, whatever it is, you know.”

Arline grew up in the Bay Area and moved to SLO a few years ago, and she’s had a few exhibitions at local businesses in the county, including at a wine bar in Pismo Beach, then moving to a pop-up at Barrelhouse Brewing Co. in downtown SLO. She just nished her most recent showing at MYLR Gallery and Books.

“Neal, who runs the gallery in the bookstore, reached out to me on Instagram and he said he had seen my mural that I did at Lincoln Deli, and he wanted to o er me space at his new gallery,” she said. “ ey kind of cycle through artists, and I was their rst artist in this new spot so that was cool, and it was really cool to see my art in there and have this opportunity.”

Located in downtown SLO since 2021, MYLR Gallery and Books prides itself on being the only architecture and art bookstore between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

“It was really important to us that we were focused on architecture books and focused on design but be as comprehensive as we can,” Neal Breton from MYLR told New Times. “We wanted to o er a completely di erent experience with art as well, so I think it was a really cool aspect to accompany some of the art that we’re hanging on the walls with the books we have. at way we can further the conversation about art on a larger scale.”

Breton said the shop o ers books that focus on sustainability and moves away from classic novels or books easily found at other bookstores in the area.

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ere’s books on green living, indigenous architecture, and we’re hoping that you come in, take a look at the art but see a book that catches your eye and makes you think,” he said. “ at’s part of the experience we’re trying to make people walk away with.”

Breton said he likes to nd emerging artists, especially women, when it comes to exhibitions in the gallery, as many museums tend to leave female artists out of their spaces. But, he added, the art has to speak.

“It’s got to be good; I want intention—even if it’s abstract or whatever, it doesn’t have to have meaning as far as that goes, but I look for people who are trying to take it seriously. I look for craftsmanship; I look for things that you should look for to bring those people into the spotlight,” he said. “Like this person is ready or this person has been in it for a while, and we’re lucky to have them.” ∆

Reach Sta Writer Samantha Herrera at sherrera@ newtimesslo.com.

IN THE SHADOWS In Chloe Arline’s A Place From a Dream,the only bit of color points to a way out.

HEAD IN THE BRANCHES Chloe Arline uses a mix of dull yellows and browns to paint I Dreamt I Was a Tree where she depicts a woman looking into the distance.

THE PLAYHOUSE Using a mix of vibrant pinks, purples, and blues, Chloe Arline created Camouflage , a piece depicting a three-headed jaguar stuck inside a playhouse.

Schrödinger’s TV series

Created by Peter Harness (Wallander, Doctor Who) based on a concept by Sean Jablonski (Nip/Tuck), this sci- psychological thriller/mystery follows astronaut Jo Ericsson (Noomi Rapace) who after a deadly accident on the International Space Station returns home to discover her life seems … di erent. She doesn’t remember the marital trouble she supposedly had with her husband, Magnus (James D’Arcy). Her daughter, Alice (Davina Coleman), is suddenly unable to speak Swedish. She even remembers the family car as a di erent color. Is she losing her mind? (eight 50- to 58-min. episodes)

CONSTELLATION

What’s it rated? TV-MA

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

Where’s it showing? Apple TV Plus

Glen Science nerds, this one’s for you. e general concept is that when astronauts travel to space, their experience causes some sort of rift in the space-time continuum, an anomaly former NASA astronaut Henry Caldera (the great character actor Jonathan Banks) was trying to measure in an onboard experiment called the CAL that was attempting to record a new form of matter. It may very well be possible that his experiment is responsible for Jo’s quantum mechanics conundrum—did she return to an alternative reality? It helps to know Erwin Schrödinger’s thought experiment about a cat in a box with a mechanism that can kill it, which sought to prove that in quantum physics, tiny particles can exist in two states simultaneously. e cat can theoretically be both alive and dead until it’s observed. Did Jo die in the accident or live, or do both possibilities exist in separate realities?

Anna At rst, I felt a bit lost with Constellation. It takes a minute to adjust to watching and tracking seemingly di erent realities. But once it sinks its teeth into you, this series is nothing short of compelling. Jo doesn’t think she’s losing her mind, but

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

What’s it rated? G

When? 1952

Where’s it showing? The Palm Theatre of San Luis Obispo on April 6 (1:30, 4:15, 7, and 9:30 p.m.), April 7 (1:30, 4:15, and 7 p.m.), and April 8 (7 p.m.)

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everyone around her seems to. She suspects that Alice also feels a change in their realities as well, but she doesn’t know the solution for either of them. It seems she’s battling with the “her” that may have been—or perhaps is—just somewhere else? It all gets a bit weedy to explain, especially without stealing the fun away from the show and its reveals. What I can say for the series is that its cast and writers know what they’re doing, and now that all episodes have been released, I have no doubt a lot of people will be binging this start to nish in a short amount of time.

Glen I’m not educated enough to know if the story holds up scienti cally, but I know enough about Einstein’s theory of general relativity and quantum mechanics to understand where the writers are going with it all, and it’s certainly interesting and entertaining. What really makes the series for me are the performances. Rapace is always engaging, and her Jo is being torn apart psychologically. e scenes on the space station when she’s forced to remain behind and nd a way to enable another escape pod are gripping. I’ve already

around with, Kathy (Reynolds). When Don and Lina learn their next flick is going to be a talkie, the antics continue as we soon realize that Lina’s voice may be better left silent. A scheme is soon hatched to use Kathy’s voice instead of Lina’s, but in true farce fashion, they must keep it secret from the starlet.

Gene Kelly can’t be beat when it comes to chillingly good song and dance numbers, and as the director of this particular film, he shines once again. Hailed as an American classic and certainly a film to watch not just for the first time but over and over again, Singin’ in the Rain should be nothing short of wonderful on the big screen. (103 min.)

—Anna

SILENCE IS GOLDEN

Starlet Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) may not have the voice for talkies as silent film star

Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly, right, dancing with Cyd Charisse) makes the transition in the classic 1952 musical, Singin’ in the Rain, screening this week at The Palm Theatre.

ROAD HOUSE

What’s it rated? R

When? 2024

mentioned Banks, but good grief, he turns in another incredibly intense performance as Henry, whose alternate-reality character goes by Bud. If you’re like me and the science is something of a mystery, go with it. At its heart, it’s the story about a person desperately trying to get back to her family, and we can all relate to that.

Anna Luckily, I’m not too concerned with the reality of it all, so its accuracy doesn’t matter much to me. I felt at rst like I might get lost in trying to understand it, but the series soon strays into the human stories much more than the science behind the di erent dimensions. Instead, we watch as everyone involved goes on their own journey to piece together what they can about the lives they know or think they know. I’m with you as far as the performances go— both Rapace and Banks knock it out of the park with their work here. If you’re looking for a new series to get absorbed in, give Constellation a shot at captivating you. ∆

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

Where’s it showing? Amazon Prime

Doug Limon (The Bourne Identity, Edge of Tomorrow ) directs this “not quite a remake” about a bouncer hired to clean up a fight-prone bar who ends up saving an entire community. It’s basically a Western, as this version self-reflexively acknowledges through future imperiled child and bookstore clerk, Charlie (Hannah Love Lanier), but instead of the new sheriff being dreamy Patrick Swayze, it’s dreamy Jake Gyllenhaal, a former UFC fighter capable of explosive violence.

If you take the film on its own terms, it’s

Knox (Conor McGregor, left) and Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal, right) square off in director Doug Liman’s Road House, streaming on Amazon Prime.

not bad, but because of its source material, expectations run high, which is why the film has been panned by critics and audiences alike. Here’s why it’s not as bad as they think. This Dalton is a lot more complicated than Swayze’s Dalton because he knows he’s corrupted. His scam is to go to winner-take-all underground fights and beat the local champ … unless the local champ (in this case tattooed rapper Post Malone) recognizes Dalton and refuses to fight. Gyllenhaal’s Dalton is the kind of guy who’ll pummel five thugs and drive them to the hospital. He has something to atone for— beating his friend to death in the ring. It gives the story teeth. (121 min.) ∆

—Glen

SPACE

TIME After a disaster aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Jo Ericsson (Noomi Rapace) returns to Earth to discover everything is not as she remembers it, in Constellation, streaming on Apple TV Plus.

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Dallas demigods

The amazing Old 97’s play The Siren

I’ve been a fan of Old 97’s for decades. As far as I’m concerned, they were the original alt-country act of the mid-’90s, but maybe that’s because they were the first alt-country act I heard. Their debut, Hitchhike to Rhome, was unlike anything else, and they’ve gone on to a long and storied career. If I’m counting correctly, their upcoming record, American Primitive, will be their 13th.

I recently watched the video for the album’s first single, “Where the Road Goes,” and it finds frontman Rhett Miller in good form. It has some cool vintage footage of the band playing live shows from early in their career, reminding viewers just how enduring they’ve been. The single also features R.E.M.’s Peter Buck on guitar.

Recorded in a little more than a couple weeks in Portland, the album has a sense of urgency, and Miller delivers typically punchy narrative songs in which he examines complex questions of love and mental illness. Of the first single, Miller explained in press materials, “It revisits some of the darkest moments of my life, including a suicide attempt at age 14 that by all rights I shouldn’t have lived through and yet somehow did. In a way, it’s like a spiritual travelogue that rolls back through all the places that shaped me for better or worse and ends up in this beautiful place that I felt so thankful to experience.”

This week, Good Medicine and Numbskull present Old 97’s at The Siren on Monday, April 8 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $30 at goodmedicinepresents.com) with Holler Choir opening.

Good Medicine, Numbskull, and KCBX present Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Hull at BarrelHouse Brewing on Friday, April 5 (6 p.m.; all ages; $32 at goodmedicinepresents. com). She’s only 32, but she’s already had an enviable career. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut at 10, played Carnegie Hall at 12, then landed a record deal with Rounder at 13. Her 2008 Rounder Records debut album,

Secrets, peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Bluegrass Albums chart.

Her most recent album, 25 Trips (2020), hit No. 1 on the charts. The title “nods to a particularly momentous year of her life, including her marriage to fellow bluegrass musician Justin Moses and the release of her widely acclaimed album Weighted Mind—a Béla Fleck-produced effort nominated for Best Folk Album at the 2017 Grammy Awards,” which also hit No. 1.

“There’s a lot of push-and-pull on this record, where in some moments I feel like everything’s happening so fast and I wish I could slow it all down so I can really enjoy it,” Hull explained in press materials. “But then there are also times where I’m looking forward to the day when the craziness has died down a bit, and life’s a little calmer.” Might be a while. Hull is hotter than a pistol.

Good Medicine and Numbskull present Paul Cauthan at BarrelHouse Brewing on Sunday, April 7 (6 p.m.; all ages; $45 at goodmedicinepresents.com) with Hogslop

String Band (the Saturday show is sold out). The contemporary outlaw country artist is known for songs like “Cocaine Country Dancing,” “Country as Fuck,” and “Caught Me at a Good Time.” He’s a hoot who’s nicknamed “Big Velvet” thanks to his rich baritone. Definitely one of my faves. Good Medicine and Numbskull also present hitmaker Jim Messina in concert at Castoro Cellars on Tuesday, April 9 (7 p.m.; all ages; $50 at goodmedicinepresents.com). He was a member of Buffalo Springfield as well as Poco before forming the soft rock duo Loggins and Messina with Kenny Loggins. I checked out a recent set list and he’s playing a mix of his hits like “House at Pooh Corner,” “Your Mama Don’t Dance,” and the Poco song “You Better Think Twice.”

Finally, Good Medicine and Numbskull present Circles Around the Sun at The Siren on Thursday, April 11 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $27 at goodmedicinepresents.com). The group plays “instrumental cosmic disco space” music with “post-rock, surf-rock, jazz-funk, and good old-fashioned psychedelia” sounds.

The Siren

Blending rock and country, Daring Greatly plays on Friday, April 5 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). The band won the 2023 San Diego Music Awards Song of the Year for “Never A Goodbye,” along with nominations for Best Rock Artist and Best Rock Album for Gird Valley Cover act That’s What She Said! kicks off

Saturday, April 6, with an afternoon dance party featuring classics and pop from the ’60s through the ’90s (2 p.m.; 21-and-older; free) followed later that night by Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band Red Hot Tribute (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20 at tixr.com). Expect hits like “Californication,” “Scar Tissue,” “Give It Away,” and more.

Get your country fix when Jesse Daniel with opener Brit Taylor plays on Sunday, April 7 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20 at tixr. com). “California country boy Jesse Daniel returns to the Siren with rising star Brit Taylor in tow,” the club announced. “Foot stompin’, line dancing Sunday night fun!”

Finally, Joey Harkum with opener Devin and the Relatives plays on Tuesday, April 9 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $15 at tixr.com). Harkum is known for “deep, poignant lyrics which tell stories of happiness, love, loss and sadness,” according to press materials. I checked out his video for “Life Is A Gift,” and he’s got a truly engaging and quirky sound. Made me go out and get his album, The Art of Revenge.

Fremont Theater

Don’t forget it’s the Shabang Battle of the Bands Tour: San Luis Obispo this Thursday, April 4 (doors at 6:30 p.m.; all ages; $15 at prekindle.com). Squaring off is Plywood Love, Margot Sinclair, Juniper Honey, Suburban Dropout , and Krooks

MILLER TIME Good Medicine and Numbskull present Old 97’s at The Siren on April 8 COURTESY

JASON QUIGLEY

VIRTUOSO Good Medicine, Numbskull, and KCBX present bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Sierra Hull at BarrelHouse Brewing on April 5

PHOTO COURTESY OF SIERRA HULL

HITMAKER Good Medicine and Numbskull present Jim Messina (Buffalo Springfield, Poco, Loggins and Messina) at Castoro Cellars on April 9

PHOTO COURTESY OF JIM MESSINA

UP AND COMER Rising country sensation Brit Taylor plays The Siren on April 7

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SIREN

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competing for $1,000 and a spot at the Shabang Music Festival on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4 , at Dairy Creek Golf Course.

Blues rock singer and guitarist Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt play on Tuesday, April 9 (8 p.m.; all ages; $32 to $62 at prekindle. com). The four-time Grammy winner absolutely rips on his Fender Stratocaster, and though I consider him a blues artist, he’s got another take on his sound.

“When I talk about country and blues, they’re the same thing,” he said in press materials. “Muddy Waters and Hank Williams, Webb Pierce and Jimmy Reed. When I was a kid, I didn’t understand the difference. Everybody was always asking me, ‘Why do you want to play blues? Why don’t you play country?’ But I would listen to the country guys, and they would be doing a Jimmy Reed song. They’re playing the same lick. And Ray Charles, Little Milton, Guitar Junior, Lonnie Brooks, B.B. King—they all did country songs. Is Bob Wills country blues or jazz? And the answer is, it’s American music. I’m tired of trying to pigeonhole everything. I want to bring it together; it comes from the same place.”

Finally, standup comic Steve Treviño on his Good Life Tour takes the stage on Thursday, April 11 (8 p.m.; 12-and-older; $41.50 to $51.50 at prekindle.com).

SLO Brew Live presents at Rod and Hammer Rock

So apparently, SLO Brew Rock is now called Rod and Hammer Rock, but SLO Brew Live is still producing the live music at the club. It’s a mouthful. This week SLO Brew Live presents two shows at Rod and Hammer Rock starting with London bar band Bar Italia on Friday, April 5 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $18 at ticetweb.com). The trio has a fuzzed-out garage rock sound. They’re touring in support of their new album, The Twits, which they describe as “raucous, mystic, unkempt, occasionally sinister, and wholly committed.”

Ready to trip out? SLO Brew Live and (((folkYEAH!))) present LSD & The Search for God on Thursday, April 11 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $25 at ticetweb. com), with jjuujjuu opening. LSD got its start in 2005, “dosing San Francisco with hypnotic shows built upon swirling guitars, otherworldly drones, fuzzed-out pop melodies, and dreamy vocal harmonies,” their bio explains. Get ready for some psychedelic shoegazing.

Live and (((folkYEAH!)))

present LSD & The Search for God at Rod and Hammer Rock on April 11

Cal Poly Arts

Cal Poly’s got a couple of terrific shows this week starting with four-time Grammynominated singer-songwriter, actress, author, and mental health pioneer, Jewel, at the Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 6 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $77 to $297 at pacslo.org). Her backstory is sort of incredible. She grew up in Alaska on a homestead that didn’t even have running water, and she started her performance career singing and yodeling with her father, Atz Kilcher. At 15, she got a partial scholarship to study operatic voice. After graduating, she moved to San Diego and began performing in cafés and clubs, and for a while, she apparently was homeless. Atlantic Records eventually took notice, and now she’s sold over 30 million albums. Her concert will follow the celebration of the Grand Opening of the Performing Arts Center Trust Automation Plaza.

Singer-songwriter

Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist as “an absolute master.” The interpreter of the Southern Appalachian songbook plays banjo, fiddle, and guitar.

“Performing and teaching traditional music are the biggest things in my world,” Molsky said in press materials. “For me, being a musician isn’t a standalone thing; it informs everything I do in my life. It’s always been about being creative and being a part of something much bigger than myself, a link in the musical chain and part of the community of people who play it and love it.”

Sound out!

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

Bruce Hornsby and New York-based classical-pop ensemble yMusic present BrhyM in Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 9 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $56 to $74 at calpolyarts. org). Hornsby, a gifted pianist, may be best known for his album and its title track The Way It Is. The song was the most-played song on U.S. radio in 1987. He and yMusic will showcase “new collaborative compositions plus other favorites from Hornsby’s illustrious catalog,” according to Cal Poly Arts.

More music …

Thanks to the Seven Sisters Folklore Society, you can enjoy an evening of traditional music with Bruce Molsky at the historic Octagon Barn Center this Friday, April 5 (6 p.m. jam with the concert at 7 p.m.; all ages; $25 presale at eventbrite.com or $30 at the door). No Depression magazine describes the

The SLO County Jazz Federation presents award-winning NYC-based pianist and accordionist Ben Rosenblum and the Nebula Project at SLO’s Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church this Saturday, April 6 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $30 general admission, $20 for Jazz Fed members, and $10 for students). They incorporate accordion into jazz and integrate sounds from Brazil, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe. They’re currently touring in support of A Thousand Pebbles (2023).

Long Man Productions and the Clark Center present a 35th anniversary tribute honoring Roy Orbison on Saturday, April 6 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $20 to $48 at clarcenter.org). Wiley Ray and the Big O Band will pay tribute to the celebrated singer-songwriter of hits such as “Oh, Pretty Woman,” “Only the Lonely,” and “Crying.” Sixties rock, pop, and soul cover band Unfinished Business is celebrating its 20th anniversary on the Central Coast this Sunday, April 7, with a gig at Blacklake Golf Resort in Nipomo (1 to 4 p.m.; all ages; free, though VIP Champagne tables may be reserved by contacting Blacklake at (805) 343-1214, Ext. 2). During its tenure, the band has played “1,000 gigs all over the Central Coast and has also traveled as far as Monterey, Bakersfield, and Pasadena over the past 20 years,” according to band leader Ed Miller. ∆

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

GUITAR WIZ Blues rocker Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt plays the Fremont Theater on April 9

PHOTO COURTESY OF SLO BREW LIVE

SOCIAL DISTORTION

BAD RELIGION .............. APR 10

WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY

W/ ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL ........... APR 25

CODY JINKS

W/ THE STEEL WOODS ............ . MAY 18

NATALIE MERCHANT......... . MAY 23

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE

W/ BULLY ................... . MAY 24

BROTHERS OSBORNE

W/ MADELINE EDWARDS ........... . MAY 31

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND

W/ LITTLE FEAT ................. JUN 05

PENTATONIX ............... JUN 06

DARYL HALL / ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS WITH CHARLIE SEXTON . JUN 14

WHISKEY MYERS

W/ ANDERSON EAST, VINCENT NEIL EMERSON . JUN 18

TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL

W/ THOMAS DOLBY, THOMPSON TWINS’ TOM

BAILEY, MEN WITHOUT HATS, THE ROMANTICS, BOW WOW WOW, TOMMY TUTONE, THE PLIMSOULS . JUN 28

CAGE THE ELEPHANT YOUNG THE GIANT

W/ BAKAR ................... JUL 03

BERT KREISCHER ON SALE FRIDAY AT 10AM JUL 20

ZIGGY MARLEY

W/ LETTUCE, DON CARLOS ........... JUL 21

REBELUTION

W/ KOLOHE KAI, COLLIE BUDDZ, CYDEWAYS .. AUG 14

REBELUTION

W/ KOLOHE KAI, COLLIE BUDDZ, CYDEWAYS .. AUG 15

CHELSEA HANDLER .......... AUG 17

GARY CLARK JR. ........... .AUG 22

KINGS OF LEON W/ PHANTOGRAM .............. .AUG 26

LAUREN DAIGLE W/ BLESSING OFFOR ............. .AUG 28

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE W/ BIG BOI ........ SEP 05

IRATION / PEPPER W/ DENM, ARTIKAL SOUND SYSTEM ........ SEP 08

WALLOWS W/ BENEE .................... SEP 09

INDIGO GIRLS / AMOS LEE ..... SEP 21

Labor of love

Cake specialist

Trina Galvan opens

Drizzle Bakery in SLO Flavor

Hard work and artistic flair are second nature to Trina Galvan—who has operated a registered cottage kitchen called Drizzle Cakes from her home in Oceano off and on since 2021.

In March she took a leap of faith, expanding her portfolio beyond cakes, rebranding as Drizzle Bakery, and opening a larger-scale business at The Kitchen Terminal in San Luis Obispo.

Her ambitious goals are twofold—to offer exceptional products for all events and all diets, including vegan and gluten-free, and to “make this my only job so I can spend more time with my son,” she said.

Currently a one-woman show, Galvan hopes her business will grow to employ other family members, “because what is mine is theirs,” she added.

Open for orders

Drizzle Bakery is located at The Kitchen Terminal at 4750 Allene Way in San Luis Obispo. To place an order, visit Facebook or Instagram @drizzle_bakery_llc. Pickup is offered on Saturday morning or by special arrangement, or customers can order select items via harvestly.org. For weddings and special events, delivery can be arranged from Atascadero to the Los Olivos/Santa Ynez area.

“I was born in Santa Maria to Pedro Galvan and Luciana Bautista, both immigrants from Mexico,” she said.

“My siblings and I were raised in Arroyo Grande—more specifically, Huasna Valley. My parents were both farmers, and I had the privilege to grow up farming. We had small plots of land throughout the Central Coast, but Huasna Valley was my home.

“Farming was backbreaking at times, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. It taught me independence, responsibility, freedom from societal pressures, a strong work ethic, and a free spirit, with endless outdoor adventure time.

“When I was young, I remember I enjoyed three things: farming, browsing through National Geographic magazines—I loved their photography—and watching the Food Network. I loved anything dessert-related, but I also watched cooking shows—Martha Stewart before she got canceled, Ace of Cakes, Unwrapped, Good Eats, and Emeril, just to name a few. Let’s just say my sister and brother got annoyed with my show preferences.”

After Galvan graduated high school in 2003, she landed her first job in the bakery department at Vons in Grover Beach—“and the rest is history,” she said.

“I’m self-taught—everything I have learned

FOR EVERY OCCASION Peruse Drizzle

has been from hands-on experience,” she continued. “I’ve held various roles from associate baker, sous pastry chef, bakery manager, pastry chef, and now bakery owner.”

Employers, large and small, from whom Galvan has gained “new insights and experiences I’ve used along the way are Vons, Costco, Chumash Casino, Cal Poly, Splash Café, House of Bread, La Bodega, Bang the Drum, Linnaea’s, and SLO Baked,” she said.

She added that while she’s had some great employers, she has also experienced “some very toxic and unprofessional work environments,” and gently reminds locals to support businesses that treat their employees well.

Galvan’s professional pledge is to promote “diversity, transparency, human kindness,

Trina’s Flourless Chocolate Cake

Gluten-free

1 cup semisweet chocolate

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 eggs, slightly beaten

1/2 cup Dutch cocoa

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Melt the semisweet chocolate and butter together. Whisk the rest of the ingredients in to the chocolate/butter mix.

Spray a 10-inch, parchment paper-lined springform pan with nonstick cooking spray and pour in batter.

Bake for 16 to 20 minutes until the cake reaches 200 degrees.

Cool. Top with ganache and fresh berries.

For the ganache, simmer 1 cup heavy cream, remove from heat, then whisk in 1 cup finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate until smooth. You can use dark chocolate as well.

Bakery’s extensive portfolio of traditional and trendy cakes or work with proprietor Trina Galvan to custom order the dessert of your dreams.

community, trust, and authenticity,” she said. However, her top priority is producing quality baked goods, and customers say she exceeds expectations on that front.

“I think that those who are having an event will be really happy with Trina and her products,” said Christy Bedayan Costello. “She takes so much care in her work … and makes a point to deliver what’s promised, often going above and beyond.”

Costello, a former resident of SLO now living in Boulder Creek, California, hired Galvan to create her wedding cake—a naked carrot cake topped with fresh flowers. Naked cakes have little or no frosting on the sides, allowing the layers to show through.

The end result “was delicious and meticulously decorated,” Costello said. “I subsequently recommended her to a friend who also hired Trina to make their wedding cake and cupcakes in multiple flavors including options for dietary restrictions like gluten-free or vegan.”

Customers can select from cakes listed on Drizzle’s Facebook and Instagram pages or request a special wedding-specific order form.

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SIDE TRIP WITH SIDEKICK Trina Galvan COURTESY PHOTO BY

APRIL BURGER OF THE MONTH

Flavor

In addition to cakes and cupcakes, Galvan offers a wide range of seasonal goodies, including cookies, muffins, scones, granola, and more, some of which can also be found on Harvestly, SLO’s online farmers market.

Galvan’s deadline for orders is Wednesday at noon, with extra lead time requested for large functions. She bakes and decorates her products on Friday and offers pickup at The Kitchen Terminal on Saturday morning.

Local delivery options are available for weddings, corporate events, and case by case for customers “who absolutely can’t make it to the kitchen,” she added.

“In the future, I would like to be able to make morning pastries such as croissants and Danishes,” she continued. “I have a lot of cake photos, but my favorite thing to do in a bakery is the laminated doughs.

“[At a prior job] I loved watching the process from start to finish. I used to roll in the butter, shape the Danishes and croissants, and the next day I’d proof and bake. I then garnished and filled the cases. It was so satisfying seeing the cases fully stocked.”

Galvan’s also excited about the transition from a cottage kitchen—which follows county-mandated ingredient restrictions—to a commercial facility that allows perishable items.

She added that eventually she plans to open her own storefront.

Share tasty tips!

Send tidbits on everything food and drink to bites@newtimesslo.com.

She looks forward to hitting local markets for fresh, seasonal products, “and I love harvesting, so I will most likely go to you-pick farms where I can pick my own berries.”

“Becoming a mom has really pushed and motivated me to continue on this journey,” she said. “I’m excited for this new chapter in my life … and I’d be forever grateful for any support.” ∆

Flavor Writer Cherish

Whyte will be ordering a slice of Trina’s flourless cake on Harvestly for immediate gratification. Reach her at cwhyte@ newtimesslo.com.

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FILE NO. 2024-0684 (03/20/2024)

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The following person is doing business as SANTA MARIA SPEEDWAY 1900 Hutton Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Fisicaro Entertainment Group LLC (4347 Hughes, Fresno, CA 93706). CA. This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Fisicaro Entertainment Group LLC, Anthony Fisicaro, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 03-20-24. 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. 03-20-29.

March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0685 (03/20/2024)

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The following person is doing business as SLO GATHERED HOME, 1745 Pomeroy Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Danielle E Consolo (1745 Pomeroy Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Danielle E Consolo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-20-24. 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. 03-20-29.

March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0686 (01/01/2021)

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The following person is doing business as MORGAN BROTHERS REAL ESTATE, 4880 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Morgan Brothers Management (4880 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Morgan Brothers Management, Chase Morgan, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-20-24 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. 03-20-29.

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0693 (03/07/2024)

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The following person is doing business as JUAN’S AUTO WASH, 225 Via Ramona, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Juan Manuel Morales (225 Via Ramona, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Juan Manuel Morales. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-20-24. 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. 03-20-29.

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-0697 (03/24/24)

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2024-0721 (03/26/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as ROCHA PLUMBING &

1621 19th Street, Oceano, CA 93445 . San Luis Obispo County. (1621 19th Street, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Tony Perfecto Rocha. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-27-24. 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. 03-27-29.

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024.

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The following person is doing business as JAYWALL CONSTRUCTION, 10005 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Jaywall Construction Inc. (10005 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero CA 93422). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/Jaywall Construction, Inc, Jason Moore, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-28-24 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. 03-28-29.

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024.

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FILE NO. 2024-0729 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as HIGUERA APTS., 4320 S. Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Ronald James Schriner (4320 S. Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ronald James Schriner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-28-24. 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. 03-28-29.

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-0731 (3/28/24)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as IT’S REALLY YOGURT, 808 E Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Richard Yun (808 E Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Richard Yun. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-28-24. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 03-28-29.

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-0738 (03/07/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as CALIBER CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION, 1505 Trager Canyon Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Caliber Concrete & Construction, Inc. (1505 Trager Canyon Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Caliber Concrete & Construction, Inc., Samuel Hamman, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 03-29-24 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Steddum, Deputy. Exp. 03-29-29.

April

The following person is doing business as CAP & PACK SOLUTIONS, 480 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Megan Tannehill (480 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Megan Tannehill. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04/01/24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 04-01-24. April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

CLIFFORD LEON KNOTT DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0094

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by REBECCA L. DeARMOND In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that REBECCA L. DeARMOND 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: May 21, 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.

NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

JOHN EDWARD HARRISON DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 24PR-0087

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DALLAS ROCHELL POWELL aka DALLAS R. POWELL aka DALLAS POWELL

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by J JOHNSON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that J JOHNSON 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: May 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person or via ZOOM at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Law Offices of Johnson, Murphy & Jones 928 W. Grand Ave Grover Beach, CA 93433 805-489-4111

April 4, 11, & 18, 2024

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ERICA L. MASSENGILL

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MONICA POTTER & TODD POTTER In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MONICA POTTER & TODD POTTER 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: May 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Martha B. Spalding, Attorney at Law 215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465

805-434-2138

March 28, April 4, & 11, 2024

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

JOHN EDWARD HARRISON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DOUGLAS BETTS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DOUGLAS BETTS 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: May 07, 2024, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Craig S. Ainsworth 1103 Johnson Avenue, Suite C San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-439-1521

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NANCY LACSAMANA 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: May 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person or via ZOOM at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

(AVISO AL DEMANDADO)

Benjamin Ramirez, an individual; and Does 1-100, inclusive

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF:

(LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):

Crown Asset Management, LLC

CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 22LCP-0487

Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requistas legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes

de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar ias cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo ao una consesion de artitraje en un caso dce derecho civll. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Número de caso): 22LCP-0487 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre

of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Date: March 11, 2024 West-

ern Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003

Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299 https://www.altisource.com/ loginpage.aspx ____________

Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.

secured by the 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: $659,917.98.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

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.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a 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 this 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 (866)960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.altisource.com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01526-CA.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, 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 (866)-9608299, or visit this internet website https://www.altisource.com/loginpage.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01526-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s

SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO

TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/10/2006. 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.

Trustor: David A. Waldman, a single man and Thom J. Waldman, a single man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 02/16/2006 as Instrument No. 2006011045 in book —-, page—-

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 this 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 (866)960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.altisource.com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01915-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, 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 (866)-9608299, or visit this internet website https://www.altisource.com/loginpage.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01915-CA 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

INVITATION TO BID (SUB BIDS ONLY)

BID DATE & TIME: THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024@ 12:00 P.M.

PRE-BID SITE REVIEW: MANDATORY – TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 @ 9:00 AM

ESTIMATE/BUDGET: $300,000

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 2.5 MONTHS

START DATE: JUNE 17, 2024

COMPLETION: AUGUST 30, 2024

(CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERTIME AND WEEKEND WORK ANTICIPATED TO MEET PROJECT SCHEDULE)SCOPE OF WORK:

DATE: Tuesday, April 16, 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:

Notice of intent to demolish a commercial two-story building at 1166 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. The public is hereby notified that the City of San Luis Obispo has submitted an application to demolish the building. If you have an interest in moving these buildings, please contact Morgan Edmunson at medmunso@slocity.org

SCOPE OF WORK:

This project involves demolition and abatement, drywall and metal studs, cabinetry and countertops, flooring and top set base, acoustical ceilings, doors-frames-hardware, exterior fencing and gates, and HVAC modifications.

The University will be performing the following trades: Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Alarm, Data & Communications

BIDS SHALL BE EMAILED TO: tomm@mainoslo.com and sonnys@mainoslo.com

BID REQUIREMENTS:

1. Subcontractors must be bondable and may be required to provide Payment and Performance Bonds.

2. Bid Bond is not required.

3. Safety Record is of the utmost importance. Subcontractors with aggregate EMR Rate of 1.5 over the past three years may be disqualified.

4. Prevailing Wage

TO VIEW PLANS/SPEC:

Plans and specs may be downloaded from ASAP Reprographics at www.asapplanroom.com

Plans and specs may also be viewed at the following Builders Exchanges:

- SLO County Builders Exchange – www.slocbe.com

- Santa Maria Valley Contractors Association – www.smvca.org

- Central California Builders Exchange – www.cencalbx.com

Maino Construction Company, Incorporated is an equal opportunity Contractor. It is the responsibility of each Subcontractor to view all pertinent information and documents prior to submitting a proposal.

April 4, 2024

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose:

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA:

Applicant: City of Pismo Beach

Description: Confirming the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Report of the Pismo Beach Lodging Business Improvement District and levying an annual assessment for the Lodging Business Improvement District for FY 2025.

Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of April 11, 2024. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to citycouncil@pismobeach. org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or handdelivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made during the meeting, either by joining the virtual meeting using the link provided on the agenda document, or by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation.

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

PLEASE NOTE:

If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org or 805-773-7003.

Erica Inderlied City Clerk April 4, 2024

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING BRIEF

MARCH 26, 2024

01. Consent Agenda – Item Nos. 1-32 Resolution (Res) Nos. 2024-056 thru 2024-0079, approved.

02. Public Comment Period – Items not on the agenda:

03. E. Greening; L. Casalinuovo; J. Rouleau; G. Kirkland; M. Brown; E. Veek; D. Howard & B. Severance: speak. No action taken.

04. Update on the State of the Workforce research findings by the Workforce Development Board & J. Williams of BW Research Partnership, rec’d.

05. Res. 2024-080, supporting operation of Diablo Canyon Power Plant up to another 20 years, adopted as amended.

06. Closed Session. Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation - potential cases: 4. Initiation of litigation - potential cases: 3. Pending Litigation: SLO Co. Homeless Union, et. al v. County of San Luis Obispo, et al, United States Court, Central District of California, Western Division, Case No. 2:24 CV00616. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator re: employee organizations: SLOPA; SLOCEA-T&C; DCCA; Sheriffs’ Mgmt; SLOCPPOA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCPMPOA; SLOCEA – PSSC; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees; SDSA; UDWA. Personnel: Consider Public Employee Appointment for the Positions of Co. Administrative Officer & Human Resources Director. Open Session. Report out.

07. Report on child abuse prevention activities in SLO Co, rec’d.

08. Res. 2024-081, supporting the cont’d operation of the Oceano Airport & recognize its important role in SLO Co, adopted w/ direction provided to staff.

09. Board Member Comments & Reports on Meetings: Supervisor Peschong: wishes Chairperson Arnold a Happy Birthday.

MEETING ADJOURNED

For more details, view meeting videos at: https://www. slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/ Clerk-of-the-Board/Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/Boardof-Supervisors-Meetings-and-Agendas.aspx

Rebecca Campbell, Acting County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

April 4, 2024

1. Request to review a proposal for a 3-lot subdivision at 7685 Santa Ynez Ave. on APN 031-152-021. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Categorical Exemption §15315; Class 15: Minor Land Divisions (SBDV240015)

INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS are invited to participate and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor or opposition to the above-proposed 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: April 1, 2024

S/ P Dunsmore, Community Development Director

PUBLISH: April 4, 2024

ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to California Government Code Section 6063, that the County of San Luis Obispo intends to acquire approximately 17.36 acres of real property from Cayucos Sanitary District, a political subdivision of the State of California, located within the unincorporated portion of the County between Morro Bay and Cayucos described as APN 073-075-019, The purchase price of the Subject Property is One Million

Two Hundred Twenty- One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,221,850).

Funding of the purchase price includes funds from the local fundraising efforts as well as mitigation funding from the California Department of Transportation (Cal Trans) as approved by the State Water Board.

The County Board of Supervisors will consider the proposed acquisition of the property at a regular meeting of the Board occurring in the Board Chambers, County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.

DATED: March 14, 2024

REBECCA CAMPBELL,

Acting County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of The Board of Supervisors

By: /s/ Niki Martin

Deputy Clerk

March 21, 28, & April 4, 2024

April 04, April 25, & May 16, 2024

DATE: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: City of Atascadero 6500 Palma Avenue, 4th Floor 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 following project and proposed environmental determination:

1. City of Atascadero Objective Design Standards. The project includes amendments to Title 9 to establish objective design and property development standards. (CPP21-0053)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public resources Code Section 21000 et seq., because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the enactment of this Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment (Pub. Resources Code § 21065; CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3).)

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a challenge to the above action is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to participate and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor or opposition to the above-proposed 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. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and made part of the administrative record of the meeting. If a comment is received after the deadline for submission but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting. Please note, email comments will not be read into the record. All comments received on this item may become part of the public record and are subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. AND Wednesday, April 24, 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 Dana Reserve, LLC and NKT Development, LLC (Applicant) for the adoption of the Dana Reserve Specific Plan, a Vesting Tentative Tract Map (Tract 3159), and a Conditional Use Permit for Oak Tree Removal and Grading/Impervious Surfaces. The Dana Reserve Specific Plan would allow for the phased development of a 288-acre masterplanned community with up to 1,370 residential units, 110,000-203,000 square feet (floor area) of commercial and non-residential (Visitor Serving/Hotel, Education) uses, a minimum of 55.6 acres of open space and 6.3 acres of recreation, and related circulation and infrastructure. The project also includes a Countyinitiated General Plan and Ordinance Amendment to change the land use categories within the specific plan area and to incorporate the property into the Nipomo Urban Reserve Line (URL), and to ensure the General Plan is consistent with the DRSP. The project would require annexation into the Nipomo Community Services District service area to facilitate the provision of water and wastewater services to the project. The project site is located in the Residential Rural land use category, west of US 101, east of Hetrick Avenue, and adjacent to the Nipomo URL. The project is located within the South County Inland Sub Area of the South County Planning Area. District 4.

Also to be considered is an ordinance to approve a Development Agreement between the Applicant and the Board of Supervisors to provide for the orderly development of the project and provide assurances to both the Applicant and the County regarding project timeframes, project phasing, construction of affordable housing and accessory dwelling units, a down-payment assistance program, a local preference program and the construction of public improvements and facilities. Introduced at the Board of Supervisors on April 9, 2024. Also to be considered is an ordinance to approve an amendment to the County Growth Management Ordinance, Title 26 of the County Code, to establish growth rate limits for the Dana Reserve Specific Plan Area consistent with the phasing plan identified in the Dana Reserve Specific Plan. Introduced at the Board of Supervisors on April 9, 2004.

County File Number: LRP2020-00007 AND SUB2020-00047

Assessor Parcel Number: 091-301-029, 091-301- 031, & 091-301-073 Supervisorial District: 4

Date Accepted: October 15, 2020

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 Airlin Singewald, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781-5600 or at asingewald@co.slo.ca.us

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered is the certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (2021060558) prepared for this project pursuant to the Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq. that identifies significant impacts related to Aesthetics, Agricultural and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Energy, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, Noise, Population and Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Transportation, Tribal Cultural Resources, Utilities and Service Systems, and Wildfire. Mitigation measures address these impacts and are included as project conditions of approval. Overriding considerations were determined necessary based on significant and unavoidable impacts associated with Air Quality, Biological Resources, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Land Use and Planning, Population and Housing, Transportation, and growth-inducing impacts. The proposed Final EIR includes written proposed responses to all comments that were received during public circulation of the Draft EIR and can be reviewed at the following link: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/ Departments/Planning- Building/Forms-Documents/ Planning-Projects/Dana-Reserve-Specific-Plan/FinalEnvironmental-Impact-Report.aspx

**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: April 3, 2024

REBECCA CAMPBELL, ACTING COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

By /s/Sandy Currens Deputy Clerk

municipal services, managing the process which forms the foundation of our democratic system of government to enable the public to fully participate in the governmental process by providing accurate information and services in a professional manner, enabling the public to make informed decisions affecting the quality of their lives.

An elected City Clerk answers to the voters, independent of interference by the city manager, city attorney, and city council without fear of losing his or her job for acting in the public interest according to the law. An elected City Clerk would be free to provide accurate, accessible, and timely information to the public.

The City Clerk ensures city council actions comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations and that all actions are properly executed, recorded, and archived.

An elected City Clerk must be at least 18-years of age, live and be registered to vote in Grover Beach for at least six months prior to running for office and not be convicted of certain disqualifying crimes (e.g. embezzlement of public money, bribery, etc.)

/S/ Debra Diane Peterson

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A Citizen’s Initiative Measure to Require that the City Clerk be an Elected Position

The purpose of this measure is to ask registered voters in the City of Grover Beach whether the office of the City Clerk should transition to an elected position. Currently, the office of the City Clerk is an appointed position. The City Clerk has been an appointed position since the City’s inception, an appointive practice it has in common with all other cities in San Luis Obispo County. This approach ensures that any individuals appointed to serve as the City Clerk are qualified and capable of serving the needs of the City. The qualifications required for an elected City Clerk are that the candidate must be at least 18 years of age, a registered voter of the City, and a resident of the City. State law requires the City to have a City Clerk and provides the responsibilities and functions of the City Clerk, positioning the role as pivotal in administering municipal processes and services, including municipal elections and the management of City records. The City Clerk is charged with ensuring that all local legislative actions are properly executed, recorded, and archived. An elected City Clerk may also appoint deputies to assist in performing the functions and responsibilities of the City Clerk and whose compensation is set by City Council.

If passed, this measure would require the City to hold and pay for a special election in either March or November of 2025 to select an individual who would serve as City Clerk until the City’s next General Municipal Election in 2026, during which, a City Clerk will be selected to serve a four (4) year term. This measure invites Grover Beach’s electorate to weigh the benefits of electing a City Clerk against the tradition and current practice of appointment. The measure allows voters to directly engage in a decision that can reshape an integral part of their local government’s structure.

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Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

Homework: Imagine that everything and every place in your life is holy. Newsletter.freewillastrology.com

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): Aries author Eric G. Wilson claims, “Darker emotional states—doubt, confusion, alienation, despair—inspire a deeper and more durable experience of the sacred than contentment does.” I disagree. I know for a fact that an exquisite embrace of life’s holiness is equally possible through luminous joy and boisterous triumph and exultant breakthroughs. Propagandists of the supposed potency of misery are stuck in a habit of mind that’s endemic to the part of civilization that’s rotting and dying. In any case, Aries, I’m pleased to tell you that in the coming weeks, you will have abundant opportunities to glide into sacred awareness on the strength of your lust for life and joie de vivre.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Will humans succeed in halting the decimation of the environment? Will we neutralize the power of fundamentalism as it fights to quash our imaginations and limit our freedoms? Will we outflank and outlast the authoritarians that threaten democracy? Sorry I’m asking you to think about sad realities. But now is an excellent time for you to ponder the world we are creating for our descendants—and resolve to do something in loving service to the future. Meditate on the riddle from Lewis Carroll’s book Through the Looking Glass: “It’s a poor sort of memory that only works backwards.”

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): The genius polymath Galileo Galilei (15641642) contributed much treasure to science and engineering. One encyclopedia sums up his legacy: “He was the father of observational astronomy, modern-era classical physics, the scientific method, and modern science.” Unfortunately, many of Galileo’s ideas conflicted with the teachings of Catholicism. The church fathers hounded him for years, even arresting him and putting him on trial. The Vatican eventually apologized, though not until 350 years after Galileo died. I expect that you, too, will generate many new approaches and possibilities in the coming months, Gemini—not Galileo level, of course, but still: sufficiently unprecedented to rouse the resistance of conventional wisdom. I suspect you won’t have to wait long to be vindicated, however.

CANCER

County File Number: DRC2016-00070 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 064-227-005

Date Accepted: 7/17/2023

WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: Planning Department Hearing (PDH) Virtual Meeting - - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov)

(June 21-July 22): Now would be a perfect time to prove your love. How? You might begin by being extra considerate, sensitive, sweet, and tender. I hope you will add sublime, scintillating touches, too. Maybe you will tell your beloved allies beautiful truths about themselves—revelations that make them feel deeply understood and appreciated. Maybe you will give them gifts or blessings they have wanted for a long time but never managed to get for themselves. It’s possible you will serenade them with their favorite songs, or write a poem or story about them, or buy them a symbol that inspires their spiritual quest. To climax all your kindness, perhaps you will describe the ways they have changed your life for the better.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Leo naturalist and ornithologist William Henry Hudson (1841-1922) said, “I am not a lover of lawns. Rather would I see daisies in their thousands, ground ivy, hawkweed, and dandelions with splendid flowers and fairy down, than the toowell-tended lawn.” I encourage you to adopt his attitude toward everything in your life for the next few weeks. Always opt for unruly beauty over tidy regimentation. Choose lush vitality over pruned efficiency. Blend your fate with influences that exult in creative expressiveness, genial fertility, and deep feelings.

(PS: Cultural critic Michael Pollan says, “A lawn is nature under totalitarian rule.”)

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I praise and celebrate you for your skills at helping other people access their resources and activate their potentials. I hope you are rewarded well for your gorgeous service. If you are not, please figure out how to correct the problem in the coming months. If you are feeling extra bold, consider these two

additional assignments: 1. Upgrade your skills at helping yourself access your own resources and activate your own potentials. 2. Be forthright and straightforward in asking the people you help to help you.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I don’t regard a solar eclipse as a bad omen. On the contrary, I believe it may purge and cleanse stale old karma. On some occasions, I have seen it flush away emotional debts and debris that have been accumulating for years. So how shall we interpret the total solar eclipse that will electrify your astrological house of intimate togetherness in the coming days? I think it’s a favorable time to be brave and daring as you upgrade your best relationships. What habits and patterns are you ready to reinvent and reconfigure? What new approaches are you willing to experiment with?

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): At your best, you Scorpios are not invasive manipulators. Rather, you are catalysts. You are instigators of transformation, resurrectors of dead energy, awakeners of numb minds. The people you influence may not be aware that they long to draw on your influence. They may think you are somehow imposing it on them, when, in fact, you are simply being your genuine, intense self, and they are reaching out to absorb your unruly healing. In the coming weeks, please keep in mind what I’ve said here.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In my astrological opinion, it’s prime time for you to shower big wild favors on your beautiful self. Get the fun underway with a period of rigorous self-care: a physical checkup, perhaps, and visits with the dentist, therapist, hairstylist, and acupuncturist. Try new healing agents and seek precise magic that enhances and uplifts your energy. I trust you will also call on luxurious indulgences like a massage, a psychic reading, gourmet meals, an emotionally potent movie, exciting new music, and long, slow love-making. Anything else, Sagittarius? Make a list and carry out these tasks with the same verve and determination you would give to any important task.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The coming days will be a favorable time for you to wrestle with an angel or play chess with a devil. You will have extraordinary power in any showdown or collaboration with spiritual forces. Your practical intelligence will serve you well in encounters with nonrational enigmas and supernatural riddles. Here’s a hot tip: Never assume that any being, human or divine, is holier or wiser than you. You will have a special knack for finding compassionate solutions to address even the knottiest dilemmas.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your featured organ of the month is your nose. This may sound beyond the scope of predictable possibilities, but I’m serious: You will make robust decisions and discriminating choices if you get your sniffer fully involved. So I advise you to favor and explore whatever smells good. Cultivate a nuanced appreciation for what aromas can reveal. If there’s a hint of a stink or an odd tang, go elsewhere. The saying “follow your nose” is especially applicable. PS: I recommend you take steps to expose yourself to a wide array of scents that energize you and boost your mood.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): When is the best time to ask for a raise or an increase in benefits? Can astrology reveal favorable periods for being aggressive about getting more of what you want? In the system I use, the time that’s 30 to 60 days after your birthday is most likely to generate good results. Another phase is 210 to 240 days after your birthday. Keep in mind that these estimates may be partly fanciful and playful and mythical. But then in my philosophy, fanciful and playful and mythical actions have an honored place. Self-fulfilling prophecies are more likely to be fulfilled if you regard them as fun experiments rather than serious, literal rules. ∆

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