New Times, May 30, 2024

Stalled out

Cambria’s CSD is trying to overcome almost a decade of failing to get a permanent permit for its water facility [8]

BY CAMILLIA LANHAM

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Editor’s note

The controversial desalination facility that the Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) built in 2014 has proven to be more of a nuisance than a help. Almost a decade after construction finished, the project still isn’t operating due to permit application hangups with SLO County, among other issues. CCSD General Manager Matthew McElhenie is pushing forward with a new application and a different tack than previous iterations of the CCSD—by working with the county and California Coastal Commmission to hash out the application’s issues before it’s submitted [8]

Also, Gov. Gavin Newsom targets foster care programs to save money [9], The Great American Melodrama’s hilarious take on The Pirates of Penzance [22], and Yes Cocktail Co. opens a new spot in Paso Robles [29]

Camillia Lanham editor

cover file photo by Jayson Mellom cover design by Alex Zuniga

New Oceano CSD general manager promises to improve relations

Dysfunctional meetings could be a thing of the past for the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) as a newly hired general manager looks to turn things around for the divided board.

Starting June 10, Peter J. Brown will join the Oceano community, leaving his current position as public works director for the city of Belmont in Northern California.

“I think Brown has impressive education and very impressive work experience. He meets all our needs: wastewater management infrastructure, personnel management, budgeting, community outreach,” OCSD board member Shirley Gibson said during a May 22 meeting. “I just think as far as you know, the severance package is top dollar for us to contract that—I’ll say it this way, there’s a price to pay for the last year and a half of district dysfunction and ugliness that has engulfed our district meetings.”

Brown will have a yearly compensation of $196,867 with cost-of-living adjustments to match that of district employees and will be considered an at-will employee—meaning the district can terminate his employment with or without cause, according to the May 22 staff report.

If the district terminates Brown without cause prior to Jan. 1, 2026, the district will pay him a 12-month salary severance and if the district terminates him without cause between Jan. 1, 2026, and Dec. 31, 2028, then the district will pay him a six-month salary severance, according to the same staff report.

Not everyone at the meeting was in favor of the severance agreement. Los Osos resident Julie Tacker said that it seems like the board’s offering Brown the general manager role was forced, and allowing him to have such a hefty severance clause does Oceano a disservice.

“If somebody wants a job and they’re doing the

John Belsher, Ryan Wright must pay $8.6 million in fraud ruling

A San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judge recently issued a tentative ruling requiring real estate and land use attorney John Belsher and his co-partner of the controversial development company PB Companies, disgraced former executive Ryan Wright, to pay millions of dollars to two clients for allegedly breaching fiduciary duty and fraud.

Those two clients are Jeffrey Chase and Debora Chase.

“Unfortunately, as the facts demonstrate, Belsher was not looking out for Chase as a fiduciary would be required to, but in multiple instances was pursuing his own agenda to develop the real estate projects in which Chase had been induced to invest,” Judge Michael Kelley’s May 23 order read. “The court finds that, in numerous respects, Belsher was acting to maximize Belsher’s interests rather than the Chases’.”

Still subject to objections and further court consideration, the judge’s ruling capped off a sixyear saga between Belsher and the Jeffrey Chase and Debora Chase Revocable Living Trust. In 2018, the Chases sued Belsher; Wright (formerly known as Ryan Petetit); development companies PB Opportunities LLC, Las Tablas Villas LLC, and JB Devco; and Belsher’s wife, Jody Belsher, for reportedly defrauding the couple of millions of dollars invested in several of the developers’ properties.

job well, they don’t need that kind of parachute, and that’s where my issues are really with you and how this was negotiated,” she said. “Someone who wants the job doesn’t need a parachute, they’re going to do the job, they’re going to do it well.”

Oceano resident April Dury said she was excited that the board hired someone who speaks Spanish and can connect with Oceano’s Latino community, unlike past general managers.

“We need a general manager that prioritizes, that makes the Hispanic community aware of what’s going on through bilingual [communication], through education, through outreach,” she said. “I feel like we have not really ever had that ever, and I hope that you help him do that moving forward.”

Brown also spoke during public comment to tell Dury that he intends to help and listen to the Latino community and to inform Tacker that he understands the complicated history and the work this role entails.

“I didn’t pick this job because I thought it was going to be easy; I picked this job because I care about the community,” he said. “I think this is a great opportunity for me and my career and for the community to come together to improve our infrastructure, to improve our relations with one another and with the community, and really to turn over a new leaf and begin things anew.” ∆

—Samantha Herrera

Belsher told New Times on May 28 that he intends to appeal the proposed ruling.

“Some monies in excess of $1 million have already been offered to the Chases, even before and throughout the trial,” he said via email. “They chose to litigate rather than settle at every opportunity over five years.”

Belsher isn’t a stranger to legal battles. In 2016, Jonathan Westbay filed a lawsuit against him, Wright, and former business associate Russell Sheppel for breach of contract and property damage related to a development deal in Arroyo Grande. Westbay alleged that Wright and his partners wrote bad checks to pay their share of the mortgage.

In the thick of the Chase trial, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a three-count indictment against Wright, who was arrested on Oct. 30 last year. The indictment reported that Wright allegedly colluded with a former SLO County supervisor to pay him bribes and gifts worth more than $95,000 in exchange for political favoritism. A source who wished to be anonymous confirmed to New Times in previous reporting that the unnamed supervisor was late 3rd District Supervisor Adam Hill. The indictment mentioned an unnamed “coconspirator” of Wright’s too, describing them as a private law firm attorney who specializes in real estate and land use. Wright’s jury trial is set for Oct. 29 in Los Angeles.

The ruling in the Chase litigation detailed that between August 2013 and April 2016, the couple invested roughly $2.9 million in Mission Oaks Camarillo, Las Tablas Villas LLC, the Tribune, and the Junction Gang development projects.

Belsher and Wright played principal roles in all of them, according to the ruling.

Jeffrey Chase invested $500,000 in the Mission Oaks Camarillo plan to purchase 8.6 acres of vacant land. It was supposed to be rezoned to “create the potential for development” of a 259-unit residential project. The ruling said that he was provided with documents that offered 100 percent return on his investment. Chase was paid $600,000 after the close of escrow.

“Chase contends that he was supposed to receive a total of $1 million (i.e., an additional $400,000) based upon the terms of the operating agreement he signed and based on promises made in emails from Belsher at the time of the closing,” the ruling read. “Chase ultimately was persuaded to treat the unpaid $400,000 as a capital contribution to another Belsher/Wright project (Junction Gang).”

Similar patterns emerged with the other three properties, with Chase allegedly being promised returns on his investments by Belsher but not seeing any.

“As the foregoing summary makes clear, while much of the amount plaintiff’s claim to be due is conceded to be owed, defendants have vigorously contested claims of intentional wrongdoing,” the ruling said.

Beyond owing $3.6 million in damages for breach of fiduciary duty—failing to act in the best interests of the beneficiary through acts of omission or selfdealing—the judge awarded the Chases a slew of other damages relating to three properties. For the Las Tablas project, they’re owed $1.3 million in

TURN THE PAGE The Oceano Community Services District’s new general manager will begin on June 10 and promises opportunities for the community to come together and repair relationships. FILE PHOTO

damages. For the Tribune project, the Chases stand to receive $1.1 million. The judge awarded them $2.6 million in damages for the Junction Gang project. He cited causes of action as “fraud and deceit,” “breach of promissory note,” “breach of guaranty,” and “breach of contract.”

“John Belsher, with the help of Ryan Wright and motivated by greed, leveraged his position as the Chase’s lawyer and longtime friend to use lies and half-truths to convince the Chases to invest their savings with him,” Chase attorney Kurt Wilson told New Times “It is gratifying to me and the Chases that, in the crucible of trial, Belsher’s lies have been revealed and confirmed.”

—Bulbul Rajagopal

Arroyo Grande OKs domestic well despite recommended denial

An almost two-year battle between Arroyo Grande and future resident Michael Harris over drilling a domestic water well on his property came to an end after the City Council ignored staff’s advice to deny it.

Since October 2022, city staff has recommended that the council deny Harris a well permit because it was both feasible and practical for Harris to connect to the city water system, with Reservoir No. 5 50 feet away from his 55-acre parcel, according to a staff report.

During the May 28 City Council meeting, Harris said it wasn’t feasible for him to connect to city water because his property is dense with California coast live oaks and sandstone rocks.

“One other thing I would like to point out, which I think everybody knows, is that all costs are applicant costs,” he said. “The city doesn’t pay for anything. I pay for a city connection to city water or a connection from my use of the water to the city.”

Harris said digging a trench under this property to connect him to Reservoir No. 5 would cost him more than $300,000 and be a financial hardship, according to previous New Times reporting. Constructing the trench would also damage thousands of protected oak trees that stand on his property, he said.

“Much of it centers on the California coastal live oaks that are protected by the Arroyo Grande municipal code in the community tree program,” he said during the meeting. “The report that I paid for from the arborist covers in detail the impacts to the trees, but that’s not only impacts and

their impacts to wildlife, but then of course erosion. … I think the environmental impacts are significant.”

Some Arroyo Grande neighbors, including Shannon Kessler, voiced support for Harris during the meeting. She said that the city’s denial of a well permit is a serious concern and pointed out that the city has approved well permits in the past.

“I’m also a realtor, and I’m familiar with properties of this size—many do have single family residences, and they normally do have wells. I see this as a disturbing attack on Mr. Harris’ property rights,” Kessler said.

“I’m also curious why the prior wells were approved, since from what I saw they were mostly [agricultural] wells, which are more intensive and have more of an effect on the water table than domestic wells.”

The City Council decided unanimously to approve Harris’ domestic well permit—with conditions that Harris will have to follow.

The project needs to occur in alignment with the application and plans on file in the Community Development Department office, which are for construction of one single family home and one dwelling unit. Harris must install a meter on the wellhead that monitors all water drawn from the well and report annual pumping amounts every year, and the permit expires on May 28, 2026.

Kessler said that the city’s demand for Harris to have a water meter is concerning, as it could set a precedent for residents of the city.

“This could violate his private property rights and place an undue burden on him and on other residents,” she said.

—Samantha Herrera

SLO City Council poised for public nuisance hearing on July 2

The city of San Luis Obispo is preparing to deal with two potential sites of public nuisance left vacant for almost a decade.

On July 2, the SLO City Council will conduct a public hearing on whether two single family residences at the crossing of Casa Street and Murray Avenue disturb the peace for neighbors. City staff believes, based on water usage records, that the two dilapidated buildings have been empty since 2015. Over the years, overgrown vegetation, debris and trash, and unwanted furniture accumulated on the property. Residents also filed complaints about suspicious activity and trespassing by transient people.

“The lack of maintenance and control from the property owner has led to over 80 calls for service to the Police Department since

2018, as well as recent code enforcement action related to the state of the property,” the city staff report read.

It is unclear who owns the two buildings. Property tax records list “Ryan D” as the assessee of the parcel. SLO Community Development Deputy Director Michael Loew said he couldn’t reveal the name of the property owner because of the ongoing investigation in preparation for the public hearing.

These are the only properties the Building and Safety Division is currently working to fix code violations through the nuisance abatement process.

“The city of San Luis Obispo’s City Council does not regularly resolve code violations through the public nuisance process outlined in municipal code section 8.24. The city’s Code Enforcement Division responds to complaints and proactively enforces neighborhood preservation standards,” Loew said. “Staff strives to work with community members to achieve compliance voluntarily.”

The code enforcement division resolves roughly 200 code and 500 neighbor service cases a year.

Between January 2022 and June 2023, the division noted the declining state of the property in question. While the property owner worked to clean up the exterior of the property, according to the staff report, he said it was difficult for him to maintain it because he lived “out of the area.” City staff repeatedly

communicated with the owner as it tracked the deteriorating property conditions.

By Nov. 11 last year, he racked up more than $42,000 in daily fines, and the city boarded up the two residences. Loew noticed imminent dangers by the end of November, like faulty stairs, missing door hardware, electrical hazards, and a collapsed ceiling. He authorized temporary safeguards such as the disconnection of electrical services and the physical boarding of all entry points to the buildings.

But the code violations remain unresolved. The exterior areas of the property are open to the public, and people still dump furniture on-site. The continued grievances compelled staff to recommend a public hearing before City Council. The council approved it unanimously as a consent agenda item on May 21.

If the city finds the property to be a public nuisance on July 2, the property owner must remedy the violations within 30 days. If the owner makes no fixes, the city will take over for abatement. The property owner will then bear the final costs of the city’s improvements.

“City staff will coordinate efforts to remediate all debris, overgrown vegetation, and potentially install fencing to prevent future trespassing,” the staff report said.

The city will place a lien—the claim against assets to be used as collateral to satisfy a debt—on the premises if he doesn’t reimburse the bill. ∆

—Bulbul Rajagopal

HOLD ACCOUNTABLE The SLO City Council will deliberate during a public hearing slated for July 2 if two single-family residences at the crossing of Casa Street and Murray Avenue pose as nuisances to the surrounding area.

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Aiming for permanence

Almost a decade in, Cambria’s CSD is still trying to get its water reclamation facility permitted

Getting a straight answer about the future of Cambria’s water situation isn’t easy.

That’s, in part, thanks to the town’s water reclamation facility, which has yet to be permanently permitted after being built in 2014 under an emergency permit; doesn’t produce water for residents; and is plagued by a rocky history.

“It’s like a labyrinth where you never quite get to the answer,” said Christina Galloway, who serves on the North Coast Advisory Committee’s (NCAC) land use committee. “People just want to know what you’re asking to be able to do with this thing and what that means for people in Cambria. Is this for development or is it to sustain our existing water supply?”

Galloway has been a Cambria resident for two years, and throughout that time, she’s heard many stories about the facility and its origins. Those rumors include one that has stuck to the Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) since the project’s beginning: The allegation that the water facility was called an “emergency” project, but it was really built as a ploy to lift the building moratorium in Cambria.

The CCSD’s board approved building and paying for the facility amid public outcry, and some residents don’t trust the district or its intentions. While a contingent of residents believe the facility should sit unused and never get permitted, others disagree.

“It has been a very complicated and very contentious issue,” said CCSD board member Harry Farmer, who was first elected in 2016. “Here we are, basically 10 years after the facility was built, and we still can’t operate the facility. … Although, we could operate it in the case of an emergency.”

During the May 15 NCAC meeting, Galloway, who also serves as the environmental representative, asked CCSD General Manager Matthew McElhenie for an update—and to keep the answers as present and future focused as possible.

“Our goal is to operate it under an unrestricted permit,” McElhenie said at the meeting. “What we’re really trying to do is allow us to pump into the dry season with a replenished aquifer. When we start to enter that dry season, we want to start to operate that facility.”

The goal is to prevent another “dire emergency.” But, he added, “a lot of this still remains to be seen about how this all plays out.”

Growth, McElhenie said, isn’t really on the table.

The water reclamation facility, which was once known as the emergency water sustainability project, was approved under an emergency coastal development permit thanks to then Gov. Jerry Brown’s drought state of emergency proclamation in 2014.

Cambria’s water situation was considered to be a stage 3 emergency at the time, the highest it could be. Reviewing the plant’s environmental impacts came after it was constructed—an ongoing process that has yet to be completed.

California Coastal Commission Senior Environmental Scientist Tom Luster has been involved with Cambria water issues since before the CCSD started looking into “doing a desal plant.” The facility was built to treat brackish water—a mix of salty and fresh groundwater and wastewater—and inject that treated water back into CCSD wells.

Luster told New Times that an emergency permit is meant to allow agencies to act quickly if there’s an immediate safety issue, danger to life, or something similar.

“After the emergency is dealt with, the applicant has to come back and apply for a permit,” Luster said.

The CCSD applied to San Luis Obispo County (the lead local agency) for that more permanent permit in July 2020, but hit environmental issues in the review process.

While SLO County is the lead agency that will decide on the facility’s coastal development permit, McElhenie and the CCSD staff have been working with both the county and the commission on the current iteration of the draft permit application.

“Our assumption is that it will get appealed to the Coastal Commission,” McElhenie said at the NCAC meeting. “So, we do want to hear from the Coastal Commission even though it’s not there yet.”

The SLO County Department of Planning and Building emailed New Times a response to a voicemail asking for comment.

“We do not have information to share about the project since the Cambria CSD has not submitted their application yet,” the email stated.

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Some Cambria residents have brought up the commission’s response to an unofficial draft of the application as proof that, once again, the CCSD isn’t doing things right. In an April letter to the CCSD, commission staff pointed out remaining unaddressed issues.

“They have some challenges there, and we’ve talked to them quite often about those challenges and what they’re going to do to resolve them,” Luster said.

Luster said the project has had several leads over the last 10 years and he’s met with many board members and staff. The current iteration has provided the commission with about three drafts over the last year.

“That’s good,” he said. “There are a couple of issues that they still haven’t quite got to, but at least they’re reaching out.”

Luster said the CCSD still needs to figure out how to mitigate the last 10 years of impacts on the 6 acres of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA) where the facility was built. ESHA supports endangered species such as the red-legged frog and California steelhead. ESHA is important, Luster said, because “it’s been in decline.”

The CCSD also has to finish an instream flow study in San Simeon Creek, which McElhenie told NCAC will be completed this summer. That study and clarity about how much groundwater the CCSD wants to pump through the facility will help determine how those operations would impact the creek, its habitat, and privately owned wells—which the CCSD would also need to mitigate.

Another big issue is how to deal what’s left over from treating the water, known as brine. A large evaporation basin was the intended disposal mechanism, but it had leaks and flooding issues, so the Regional Water Quality Control Board shut it down, Luster said. One option is trucking the brine to another facility, which McElhenie told New Times was cost prohibitive for “extended periods of operation.”

A pilot project to chemically and heat-treat that brine to remove dissolved solids and eliminate industrial wastewater discharge is in the works, McElhenie said. If it works well, that zero liquid discharge project funded by the National Alliance for Water Innovation would cost a fraction of the price to haul the brine away.

Luster said the pilot project would likely need a permit as well.

While McElhenie admitted that the

CCSD still has a long way to go in addressing issues such as mitigating ESHA impacts, he asserted that the CCSD board and the district’s administrative leadership is different than it’s been in the past. Staff is actively engaged with the county and the commission so the CCSD can eventually submit an application that gets approved.

“We’ve changed course philosophically,” McElhenie told the NCAC. “We’re ready to make some moves, but it’s a big, long convoluted issue.”

CCSD board member Farmer said that since 2014, the application process has been “problematic,” as has the district’s relationships with local and state agencies.

“Our general manager is making an effort to remedy that situation,” Farmer said.

He estimates that the district has spent between $17 million and $18 million on the facility over the last decade—that includes the initial $9 million loan with $4 million in interest the CCSD and its ratepayers are putting $660,000 to every year until 2034.

“It’s just sitting there. It should at least be permitted. How it will be used after that is probably where the rubber meets the road, so to speak,” Farmer said. “It should only be used in an emergency. … This is my humble opinion.” ∆

Reach Editor Camillia Lanham at clanham@ newtimesslo.com.

BRINY The Cambria CSD’s water reclamation facility application stalled due to issues with its brine disposal method, which originally relied on this evaporation pond that’s had flooding issues.

BY SAMANTHA HERRERA

Left out

With California facing a $68 billion deficit, Gov. Newsom looks to cut funding to foster care services

Certain foster care services are on the chopping block as California faces an ominous $68 billion deficit in 202425 and the governor looks for places to save money.

Some of those proposed cuts include at least three child welfare programs that serve foster youth, including the Housing Navigators Program under the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Simone Tureck Lee, director of Housing and Economic Mobility for the nonprofit John Burton Advocates for Youth, told New Times that the Housing Navigators Program is one of the most important programs for youth who are aging out of foster care.

Once children in foster care turn 18, they can be offered a housing choice voucher program that provides three years of federally subsidized housing, Tureck Lee said.

“The young person is then responsible for paying what would be equal to about 30 percent of their income and the rest is covered by the federal government,” she said. “So, it can be really valuable because of the cost of housing in our state.”

California pays $13.7 million a year to fund this program, and Tureck Lee said it helps the state access $22.6 million in federal housing assistance.

“This small state investment gets us a lot in return,” she said. “Counties use it because it comes from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to county child welfare agencies, and it’s funding that counties use to help fund the services and the housing navigation that they provide.”

Tureck Lee said if the state decides to get rid of the Housing Navigators Program, it would have lasting effects on California counties that rely on that funding to help fund a range of child welfare services.

In SLO County, eliminating it would be detrimental to the county’s 230 foster youth as the program provides financial support, case management, and life management skills, SLO County’s Department of Social Services Program Manager Roxi Selck told New Times.

“Some of these services include housing search, case management, coordination of services, education about being a good tenant, job searching, and financial support such as rent deposits, storage fees, moving expenses, furniture, transportation, rent payments, bus passes, and other housing expenses,” she said. “Without this support, there is currently no other program in place that would allow us to support our most vulnerable youth: Those who are aging out of foster care with little to no support.”

Tureck Lee said the beauty of the navigators program is each housing authority across the state can request up to 50 vouchers a year on a rolling basis. In California, which has the highest number of children in foster care and the largest number of homeless youths in the country, it would be a shame to defund it, she said. “It’s really important that these young people get these vouchers, and they aren’t just fending for themselves out there but instead they have someone to help them

navigate the housing market and to talk to landlords and to negotiate the lease and to just sort of guide them,” Tureck Lee said.

Selck said prior to this program, those who aged out of foster care had access to a transitional housing program or the Supervised Independent Living Program (SILP) which provides a small monthly stipend to youth.

While SILP is still around, Selck said the stipend is barely enough to pay a portion of rent in SLO County, where the average rent is around $2,800.

Tureck Lee said SILP provides a monthly foster care payment that would usually go to a foster parent. Those who age out of foster care get access to that monthly stipend, since they are caring for themselves, until they’re about 26.

“It’s money each month to help you cover all your basic needs including shelter, food, travel—all the things you need to sort of live,” she said.

While Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t calling to eliminate the program, Tureck Lee said he is proposing to take away an extra housing supplement that her organization advocated for in 2023. It’s for youth who live in California counties that have a higher cost of living.

“It grows each year a little bit based on the cost-of-living increase, but that just accounts for the increase in living cost,” she said. “It doesn’t mean that it’s the right amount of money, so the proposed elimination to the self-housing supplement was obviously really concerning for young people across the state that were under the impression that they’d be getting a significant increase, in some cases, to their monthly payments starting in 2025.”

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parents and youth may have to say goodbye to is the Family Urgent Response System (FURS). Amanda McKinney, senior policy associate of child welfare at Children Now, said that the system provides specific and immediate 24-hour trauma-informed support.

McKinney said the program launched in 2021, receives about 5,000 requests for support every year, has helped preserve family relationships, and led to a 16 percent decrease in the changes of foster care youth placement.

“Through this system, it can respond to any situation where any child or youth who currently or formerly was in foster care or anyone caring for them has any sort of need for extra support or if there’s any sort of situation that’s causing some instability in their living situation,” she said. “No matter the issue, how big or small, FURS can respond and provide support intervention, conflict resolution—really kind of whatever is needed.”

In 2023, a total of 4,987 calls were made to FURS and 1,090 of those calls resulted in an in-person mobile response, according to an April Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review agenda item. While 2,086 calls were made by caregivers, 738 were initiated by current and former foster youth.

Out of the 4,987 calls made, 41.2 percent were stabilized at the hotline without requiring any additional service referrals, 23.1 percent of all calls were referred to counties for a mobile response, another 21.4 percent of calls received referrals to other services, and 14.3 percent of callers were either disconnected or declined services.

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In SLO County, the loss of SILP funding could increase homelessness for foster youth, Selck said. Specifically, that cut funding could mean the “loss of employment and employment instability due to loss of housing and youth having to move out of the area where they could possibly find cheaper housing or more services, which in turn would move them away from their already small support networks and permanent connections,” she said. “The supports for youth aging out of foster care are already so limited that losing this program would absolutely be detrimental.”

Another supportive network that foster

Selck said SLO County uses this program, and while she doesn’t have specific numbers on how many people have called FURS from the county, it’s enough to make the loss of this program damaging.

“The Legislature will share some of their reports and their thoughts on the budget proposal here hopefully in a couple of weeks, and they have to pass a budget bill by June 15,” McKinney said. “But there’s ongoing negotiations even that happen beyond that, and the governor has to sign the budget bill by June 30. So, we should know by the end of June if not before.” ∆

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

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FIGURE IT OUT As California faces a $68 billion deficit for 2024-25, Gov. Gavin Newsom could cut funding to foster care services that SLO County Department of Social Services Program Manager Roxi Selck said are important support networks to foster youth and those who recently aged out of foster care.

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A play called home

Unlike Rome, Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County and Templeton Glass built their joint playhouse for underserved families in a day.

Even though Templeton Glass assembled the beach hut-themed playhouse over six hours at its Paso Robles location on May 23, it took months of planning to get to the quick-build stage.

“I want to encourage other people to support Habitat’s mission in providing safe housing, affordable housing, and changing lives for generations to come for these families who get a place to call home at the end of the day,” said Templeton Glass Managing Partner Kelly Flannagan. “A lot of people who do these playhouse builds, they’re not in the trades. We’re in the trades … . Let’s get more tradesmen involved in also building these properties for these families.”

This is Templeton Glass’ first time participating in Habitat for Humanity’s Playhouse Build program, marking the glass shop’s 35th business anniversary. Different Habitat for Humanity chapters across the country unite creative volunteers and sponsors—often local businesses—to set up playhouses for families or service groups in need. The SLO County affiliate of Habitat for Humanity opened its program in August 2022.

“The main goal of our mission is to create opportunities for home ownership,” SLO County chapter CEO Nick Rasmussen said. “What was found was, ‘That’s great but how can other organizations get involved?’ We want to build an opportunity where they’re still giving back to the community.”

Rasmussen added that business donations, grants, and in-kind donations like paints and supplies made the Playhouse Build program self-sustaining. The nonprofit averages building one to two playhouses a month, depending on the size of the assembly team.

The May 23 build day saw six Templeton

Glass team members set up the 4-foot-by-4 foot plywood playhouse. Flannagan informed New Times that her team enjoyed creative liberties while planning and designing the structure. Templeton Glass provided the $2,500 sponsorship to Habitat for Humanity, which the nonprofit housing organization used to purchase supplies to build the playhouse. Habitat for Humanity will donate the constructed playhouse to the El Camino Homeless Organization for kids of sheltering families to enjoy. Team up with Habitat for Humanity to create a playhouse or nominate a local recipient on habitatslo.org/playhouse.

“We want to make sure that, whether it’s in-kind donations that allow us to have the plywood and the paints and all the materials, or corporate donations, we want to make sure that we’re constantly putting money back into the program,” Rasmussen said. “We’re not using it for overhead or our rent, things of that nature.”

Playhouses made through Habitat for Humanity have popped up all over the county since 2022. Its next playhouse partnership is with the SLO County branch of Bank of America. Templeton Glass also has more Habitat for Humanity projects in its hopper.

“They have a home preservation project … where they go in and help the elderly community do home projects. We’re really excited to be able to take on some tasks for them that are related to windows and glass and showers,” Templeton Glass’s Flannagan said. “Sometime this summer, we’ll also be doing their site build with the nine homes they’re building in Paso Robles on Vine Street.”

Fast facts

• Tolosa Children’s Dental Center can beat the heat this summer thanks to Paso Robles’ A-1 Glass donating window-tinting services. The donation includes the installation of high-quality and protective Solar Gard film, which will help the facility maintain cooler temperatures indoors.

• People donating blood in June at Vitalant’s SLO County blood drives will each receive a $10 gift card through Donor Rewards and a chance to win one of five $5,000 gift cards in the Summer Adventure Gas Giveaway. Upcoming blood drives are on June 2 at Apogee Brewing Company from 12 to 5 p.m., on June 3 at Dexter Lawn in Cal Poly from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on June 14 at Century 21 in Pismo Beach from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Review updated blood donor eligibility requirements and make an appointment to give at vitalant.org, download and use the Vitalant app, or call (877) 258-4825. ∆

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

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‘SHABBY CHIC’ With creative powers in its corner, Templeton Glass’ six-person build team painted, propped, and shingled a beach hut-themed plywood playhouse for families sheltering in the El Camino Homeless Organization.

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Speaking truth to hysteria

Socially ostracizing trans kids for their identity is what causes the real harm to trans kids

The world is unsafe for transgender kids all over the United States. Even in California, which has set itself up as a sanctuary state for trans families escaping violence in other states, there is considerable anti-trans sentiment and legislative efforts, particularly targeting our trans youth. San Luis Obispo prides itself on its progressive reputation, but the reality of our local LGBTQ-plus community does not always align with these assumptions. The conversation has shifted over the years and progress has been made, but statistics from The California Department of Education’s California Healthy Kids Survey consistently show that transgender

A response to ‘Unity must prevail’ (May 23)

When I served on the SLO City Council, there were various controversial projects that did not receive unanimous votes. After one such vote, I attended the annual local American Institute of Architects Christmas party where an architect who worked on that project got in my face and berated me for not supporting it.

I said, “What’s the problem? You got your project.”

He said, “We wanted a unanimous vote.” I said, “There are a lot of people who disapproved of it, and they deserve a voice, too. This is a democracy, goddammit, and I don’t have to march in lockstep.” He backed off.

The Dana Reserve Project environmental impact report listed way more than a dozen Class 1 impacts, significant and unavoidable. Not so long ago, one Class 1 impact was regarded as important enough that the ruling body had to make a Statement of Overriding Considerations to approve a project. They were often lame, but as one county planning staffer said, “Well, we have to come up with something.”

Groupthink is a dangerous demand to make of our elected officials. It denies a variety of opinions and hampers full discussions. Note the parking fiasco—a 5-0 vote brought down on San Luis Obispo recently.

This self-proclaimed pro-housing group appears to support “my way or the highway” thinking. The negative impacts of the project in Nipomo were clearly stated and apparently ignored, in spite of the work of many to try to present a better housing project with fewer negative environmental impacts.

Christine

Mulholland San Luis Obispo

Why must unity prevail?

This is in response to the rant in the May 23 New Times, “Unity must prevail” about the SLO County Board of Supervisors’ approval of the massive Dana Reserve development in Nipomo.

youth in SLO County schools are more at risk of experiencing violence and suicidality here in SLO than they are in the state of California overall. In 2019, 60.5 percent of trans students in SLO County reported having seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months compared to 17.9 percent of their cisgender peers and compared to 52.7 percent of trans teens in California overall. The survey’s answers about why are devastating: Their rejection comes from everywhere—peers, family members, even teachers.

The sensationalized pearl clutching that goes on in most visible discussions of transgender youth simultaneously over-

First, why must unity prevail? Surely it is possible for our five supervisors to respectfully differ with one another over a development as controversial as the Dana Reserve. The anonymous “Generation Build” editorial claims, “this is unacceptable.” No, it’s simply democracy.

And second, why the attack on Jimmy Paulding? He was not alone in opposing the Dana Reserve as proposed. Supervisor Bruce Gibson also voted against the project.

Jimmy Paulding represents Nipomo, and he listens to his constituents. He is willing to take a closer look at what increasing the population of Nipomo by 25 percent will mean for us all. It’s unfortunate that the majority of the supervisors weren’t swayed by his expertise—but again, unity does not necessarily prevail.

If you would like to learn about this development from a perspective beyond the developer’s (and avoid any “factual inaccuracies” as cited in last week’s piece) visit the Nipomo Action Committee website at stopdanareserve. com. This group of Nipomo volunteers has studied the issues raised by the Dana Reserve development for years. They worked with the community to create an alternative development plan that would be less destructive, while increasing affordable housing options. This Alternative Community Plan has never been given an official hearing.

One final note not mentioned in Generation Build’s piece in New Times—the Dana Reserve plan was approved during a week that included both Earth Day and Arbor Day. Contrary to these ideals, the destruction of more than 3,000 native oak trees is integral to the Dana Reserve development. Why would anyone vote for such extreme environmental damage, especially when it is only one of many unmitigated problems with this scheme? I don’t presume to demand that “unity prevail,” but a look at the facts would have been useful for all our county supervisors.

Gail Roberts

Nipomo

exaggerate the issue (California Healthy Kids Survey data tells us that only 1.3 percent of SLO County youth identify as transgender) and use transness as a reason to dismiss the humanity of the young person. LGBTQ-plus children and teens need what all people do— to be believed, to be respected, to be safe. But time and time again every action is taken except the most obvious and crucial: Take them seriously.

The recent violent death of Nex Benedict threw this conversation further into chaos. Investigation into Benedict’s death revealed a long history of verbal and physical abuse by peers at school with no intervention from school security or administration. This ultimately led to an altercation where Benedict was beaten so severely by other students that they were hospitalized for

The REACT Alliance’s arguments against wind helps fossil fuel

Yes, it is semantics and spin, and the fossil fuel industry and groups like the Charles Koch Foundation must be delighted to have people like Mandy Davis and the REACT Alliance parroting the propaganda they have been feeding them (“Semantics and spin,” May 23).

A recent piece in New Times (“Environmental justice,” April 11) also described how two local fishermen’s groups sued over offshore wind projects on the baseless claim that a connection exists between sonar surveys and whale morbidity. There is zero evidence that offshore wind activity is harming whales as do ship strikes and fishing gear entanglements.

A similar claim used by fishermen’s groups on the East Coast has undermined wind projects in New York.

head trauma, then experienced a seizure after being released home, where they later died. In spite of this experience, their death was ruled as a suicide by prescribed antidepressant and antihistamine.

But there’s a bigger story beyond the specific details of their death. Even if Nex Benedict’s death was a suicide, the fact remains that more than a year of bullying was ignored, even excused. Using this to fuel the narrative that transitioning has deadly consequences for children is victim blaming. It is the responsibility of adults to ensure the safety of children, not the responsibility of children to suppress themselves out of fear of deadly violence.

This is often where the conversation turns to gender-affirming medical care for youth.

Mandy makes the claim “that the wind industry is heavily funded by oil companies” as does the REACT Alliance which claims, “Oil keeps wind afloat.” This is ludicrous. Although public opinion shows that renewable energy remains popular with a majority of Americans, local NIMBY anti-wind groups like REACT are sowing misinformation about wind power, which is becoming an effective tactic in stalling or derailing renewable energy projects. And for fossil fuel idealogues and the climate denial machine assembled from the likes of ExxonMobil, twisting public opinion against renewable energy in would-be host communities is part of their larger mission.

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While the standard narrative is that this care “permanently warps” children’s bodies, the reality is far more rational.

Here’s the long and short of it: Genderaffirming surgery and hormone replacement therapy are not available to youth under 18 except in very rare, extreme circumstances. Youth may take hormone blockers that delay the onset of puberty under recommendation of therapists and doctors working with parents, and these medications have no longterm impacts on a person’s body.

Additionally, we know from adult transgender surveys that only 0.3 percent of people who get gender-affirming surgery experience any regret, compared to 6 to 30 percent of knee replacement surgery recipients. We also know from the American Medical Association that access to genderaffirming care reduced rates of depression by 60 percent and rates of suicidality by 73 percent in trans youth. Other research tells us that only 13 percent of people who pursue any form of transitioning (social, medical, or legal) end up going back to their gender assigned at birth, and of that group, 82.5 percent of them report detransitioning due to external pressures. Rather than unhappiness with their own decision, it is societal pressures and the threat of intense rejection from family or community that causes them to abandon their choice.

There is no longer anything to “discuss” or “debate.” Gender affirmation is a lifesaving practice. Believing people about their experiences is a life-saving practice.

Shredder needs to go back to kindergarten

This is in response to The Shredder’s May 16 column, “Perplexing parking.”

The vast majority of downtown businesses in Paso Robles never asked for paid parking. There were a couple that were in favor of paid parking because they apparently resented the fact that employees were taking up spaces right in front of their businesses. I made it a point to monitor parking around the General Store after I wrote the cease and desist letter to the city over its decision to change its parking rate structure. I have a degree in political science, trained to do empirical research, and wanted to make sure that things were not going to get worse. At no time in my frequent trips did I have a problem finding a place near the General Store. They close at 6 p.m. anyway. This store played right into the hands of the people who used them to justify paid parking and ignore the will of the people.

If you had done any research, listened to any of the City Council meetings, or even bothered to talk to me, you would have understood the parking program was a sneaky way of imposing a tax. It was supposed to be revenue neutral, but you had people who were wanting to use the citation money to hire police. The reality was that businesses were spending a lot of time explaining the parking program to customers, losing money from locals whom they need in order to survive, and taking unfair advantage of the visitors they were so eager to attract to this area.

If you would get off your lazy rear end and actually gather some facts, maybe someday

What’s the best thing about the Central Coast during summer?

80% Being close to the ocean.

11% Looking forward to even hotter weather in October.

7% Big annual events, like the Mid-State Fair and SB County Fair.

2% Tons of wineries to choose from for outdoor tastings.

Excusing bigotry is a life-threatening practice and further normalizes the dangerous ways in which trans students are treated by peers, teachers, and family. Transness has been around since the dawn of history. It is not a fad, and we know that the more it’s supported, the happier and safer the lives of those who experience it.

Aside from anything else, the fact remains that socially ostracizing trans kids for their identity is the real killer of trans children. The Trevor Project reports that one affirming adult in a trans child’s life reduces suicidality by 40 percent. It is up to us to decide which adult we want to be. ∆

Lola White-Sanborn has been the Gala Pride & Diversity Center’s content curator since 2022. Send a response for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

your column would be useful, but for now you just take ignorant potshots at people and things you have no desire to understand so you can provide entertainment to Tom Fulks and the rest of your woke friends.

The parking program also just pushed the pesky problem to the perimeter. Since paid parking has been repealed, they have had their local customers return and Paso Grill—I am told—has opened an extra day as a result. Like I said, this was never about solving a problem other than finding a back door to add money to city revenues. And a whole lot of gaslighting took place in the process.

Frankly, I trained in journalism and reporting starting at Paul Revere Junior High School, Chester F. Awalt High School, and UC Berkeley. I’ve worked for three radio stations and a newspaper. I know something about journalism, and I would say you need to go back to kindergarten.

Gary Lehrer Templeton

More dollars than sense

At the end of the piece titled “EVs are practical” (May 16), the author states, “ ... and they can help save the environment at the same time.” I wonder if Charles Linquist stopped to consider the damage to the environment caused by manufacturing two vehicles stacked in his driveway, or the solar panels he mentions that become toxic waste after about 25 years of use?

Rather than walking to Starbucks while your EV charges, maybe you could do your part for the environment by staying home or riding the bus.

Dan Smith Arroyo Grande

LETTERS from page 11

Parachute party

Peter J. Brown from Belmont must know what he’s getting himself into. He’s probably taken a peek at past Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) board meetings and read the news coverage about all the dysfunction that hangs over it like a cloud of effervescent dog doodoo. And he’s about to step in it as the OCSD’s next permanent (ish?) general manager! Brown, who doesn’t even start until June 10, has already managed to raise the hackles of Los Osos resident and OCSD hanger-on Julie Tacker, who was upset about the severance clause in his contract.

“If somebody wants a job and they’re doing the job well, they don’t need that kind of parachute, and that’s where my issues are really with you and how this was negotiated,” she said at a recent meeting. “Someone who wants the job doesn’t need a parachute, they’re going to do the job, they’re going to do it well.”

But, Julie, that clause isn’t about Brown believing he can’t do the job so much as it is about not trusting the dysfunctional OCSD board—a plane co-piloted by a punch-drunk board of directors that’s on the struggle bus, attempting to navigate a trimotor that’s been on fire for a few years now!

Brown actually needs more than a parachute because those things are flammable.

He’s either smart or lucky. Brown’s contract guarantees him a 12-month salary if the district fires him without cause before

Jan. 1, 2026, and six months’ worth if it happens in the following two years. His salary is almost $200,000.

As board member

Shirley Gibson put it: “I’ll say it this way, there’s a price to pay for the last year and a half of district dysfunction and ugliness that has engulfed our district meetings.”

Ugliness is putting it mildly. I would have tried to put in a clause about the board deliberations and how they should be conducted, the professionalism with which they should treat administrative staff, and the level of infighting that’s allowed to waylay the district’s responsibilities. Oh! That’s called the Brown Act.

Community trust, once it’s gone, is hard to get back. Just ask the Cambria Community Services District (CCSD), which can’t catch a break when it comes to the clusterfuck previous boards and administrators left in their wake: The gift that has yet to give—the emergency water facility, I mean sustainable water facility, I mean wastewater treatment facility … am I missing a name change? It’s possible.

In 2014, the at-the-time board members slipped a desalination facility in through an emergency drought declaration allowance, built it along the San Simeon Creek, and didn’t really get to use it. They shoved it through, despite protests from ratepayers

who didn’t want to take out a $9 million loan with interest to build something they didn’t believe they needed.

And after the “emergency” was over, the CCSD was stuck with an expensive facility it couldn’t use on 6 acres of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA) that it had no plans to mitigate for and a partly broken facility. The Regional Water Quality Control Board ordered Cambria to shut the plant down due to flooding issues.

In 2018, the CCSD sued the company that built the facility for constructing a problematic plant. The CCSD wanted $3.5 million in damages for the repairs the CCSD had to make to fix things, but ultimately settled for $1.75 million.

A handful of general managers and several different board members have cycled through since the facility’s birth, and residents haven’t really been happy with any of them.

The district had what CCSD board member Harry Farmer called a “problematic relationship” with the state and local agencies that oversee development. A 2020 application for a coastal development permit was denied due to all of the environmental issues associated with the plant, which was allowed to build first and ask for permission later due to the “emergency.”

What’s up with that, California? The California Coastal Commission told Gov. Jerry Brown to hold its beer during the drought? Seemed like a good idea at the time?

Nothing in the application addressed the major environmental problems with the project—and thus far, the CCSD still hasn’t really figured out solutions to all of its issues. Instead of attempting to work through things in 2020, board members blamed SLO County for the CCSD’s giant failure.

Cambrians are paying more than $660,000 annually until 2034 for a water supplementation system that doesn’t supplement their water. I’d be pissed, too! WTF?

On top of that are rumors about the real intentions behind building the facility in the first place. Some residents believe the CCSD board wanted to open up the town to development, which has been outlawed since 2000 thanks to the Cambria’s limited supply of water. Them’s fighting words.

That’s the pile of poop that the newest general manager, Matthew McElhenie, has inherited. A shitty mountain that he has to climb. I don’t envy him. He has to rebuild trust in the district, bring a polarized community back to the middle ground, and submit a wastewater facility application that will satisfy his community, SLO County, and the Coastal Commission.

Whew. He needs a parachute. He probably should have asked for a better severance clause in his contract. ∆

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Hot Dates

BRUNCH TO MUNCH

In conjunction with the Templeton Mercantile’s next Makers Market on Saturday, June 8, Pig Iron will open at 10 a.m. for its brunch service. The Makers Market will include a variety of vendors onsite, live music, and more. To find out more about the Templeton Mercantile and its food and drink venues, Pig Iron and Club Car Bar, visit templetonmercantile.com.

—Caleb Wiseblood

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

CENTRAL COAST ARTISTS

COLLECTIVE Three artist groups of the Central Coast Artists Collective (photographers, sculptors, and craftmakers) show selected works by members in this annual exhibition. Through June 24, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-7722504. artcentermorrobay.org/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY

Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. 805-394-5560. coastalwineandpaint. com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES

Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California.

Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. 559-799-9632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

FIBER AND TEXTILES BY DEBBIE

GEDAYLOO A self-taught artist who uses observations of the natural world as inspiration. May 30 -June 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey. You will receive as much or as little instruction

as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. 805772-9095. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

INTRODUCING THE DEPARTMENT: ART EXHIBITION Come check out The Department: Open Artist Studio, Fine Art, and Craft Workshop/Showroom. Enjoy local art, live tunes, eats, drinks, raffles, prizes, and more. June 1 5-9 p.m. The Department, 986 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, 805-471-4429.

JUNE ARTISTS RECEPTION AND ATRIUM PARTY Featuring Cathy Russ, Debbie Gedayloo, and Kristina Albion with their photography, textiles, and bags, respectively. June 8 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

PHOTOGRAPHER CATHY RUSS Russ is a photographer living in Morro Bay whose photography has taken her around the world for decades. Her work features rural and urban scenes, landscapes, wild animals, and much more. Her work is printed on paper, metal, and canvas. May 30 -June 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

PROCREATE MONTHLY ARTIST GROUP Learn the basic tools for using the iPad app, Procreate. Every month, group focuses on a different way to use Procreate, sometimes starting with a “how-to” video. Join a supportive community and navigate the digital world together. First Wednesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. through March 6 $10. 805-9278190. cambriaarts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

WEARABLE ART AND SMALL CRAFTS BY KRISTINA ALBION Kristina Albion has been inspired to create art, bags, crafts, wearable art, and home decor using cloth, fiber, stone, leather, paint, and hard work. She creates amazing wearable art and home goods using a variety of mediums, textiles, stone, leather, and more. May 30-31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

WORLD OF WHIMSY: THE ART OF JOHN WHITTAKER Cambria artist John Whittaker moved to California from England in 1987. Since then, he has used light and color, along with a touch of surreality and illusion, to create a whimsical and thought provoking world all his own. Through June 8 Free. 805203-5950. patrickgalleryexhibitions.com/ upcoming-exhibitions. Patrick Gallery, 815 Main Street, unit C, Cambria.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BLOCK PRINT PRINTMAKING DEMO

See the process of block printing, where an image is carved into a block of rubber, linoleum, or wood. An inking station will be available to try printing a sample block. Drop in anytime during this demo to see Lynn Evey at work. June 8 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

BRUSHES AND BLOOMS AT HAMBLY

LAVENDER FARM Join Art Social 805 at Hambly Lavender Farm for a morning of artistic creativity. June 1, 10 a.m.-noon my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

CARDBOARD SCULPTURE OWL CLASS

Make your own HOOT-iful cardboard owl. Join Scott Beaver to learn to cut and

glue cardboard together to make strong and easy three-dimensional artwork. This class is for anyone comfortable cutting with scissors and using a hot melt glue gun. June 8, 2-4 p.m. $30. studiosonthepark.org/events/cardboardsculpture-owl/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800.

COMEDY NIGHT AT MIDNIGHT CELLARS Visit site for tickets and more info. May 31 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Midnight Cellars, 2925 Anderson Road, Paso Robles, 805-239-8904.

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.

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.

GELLI MONOTYPE PRINTMAKING

WORKSHOP Working with gelli plates, using stencils, texture, natural materials and water-based inks, students will make a series of prints. By layering color with your own cut stencils and mark-making to create an interesting surface, you will explore the process of creating a monotype. June 1, 12:30-4:30 p.m. $80. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800.

IT’S A BOOK! IT’S A PLAY! IT’S A SIGNING! Five California coastal authors will again collaborate to bring their popular “Book Performances” to Morro Bay. Feat. Mara Purl, Anne R. Allen, Tony Piazza, Chrysteen Braun, and Christine Ahern. Meet the authors themselves. June 2 1-3 p.m. Free. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2880. POETRY READING: THE CAMBRIA WRITERS GROUP Join Studios on the Park for an afternoon of poetry readings from the talented poets of the Cambria Writers Group. June 9, 2-3 p.m. Free. 805238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

PRINTMAKER TOUR OF THE POCKET GALLERY ON PINE Open most Saturdays and by appointment. Gallery is showing three local printmakers: Susan Lyon, Kathy Madonna, and Maryanne Nucci. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. 805-440-7152. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles.

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.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Set in the late 1970s, this story of friendship and revenge is “outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic.”

Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their egotistical, lying boss. WednesdaysSaturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through June 30 $20-$40. 805-7862440. slorep.org/shows/9-to-5-the-musical/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge. com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

ADAM PARKER SMITH: FOR THE TIME BEING This exhibition will feature several

works made throughout the artist’s career as sort of a mid-career retrospective. Adam Parker Smith has a unique ability to address complex themes in a whimsical, lighthearted way that makes his work incredibly accessible. Through July 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/adamparker-smith/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. ART AFTER DARK: ABSTRACT STACKS An exploration of the the intersection of the analog and the digital space. Artificial intelligence was asked to answer questions relating to the human experience. Featuring the graffiti script of Sam Lopata and the abstract sand stacks of Zoya Lopata Dixon. June 7, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-4391611. mylrgallery.com. MYLR Gallery, 1238 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. ART AFTER DARK: CENTURY 21 HOMETOWN REALTY Century 21 Hometown Realty is pleased to host amazing local artists, rotating their art work each month for the ‘Art After Dark’ calendar year. Reception of food and wine. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. through Nov. 1 Century 21 Hometown Realty, 1103 Toro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-235-4877. BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WITH JAN FRENCH Learn the ways watercolor is apt to flow (or not), and how you and those colors can “start a tango that will unleash a new relationship with your artistic visions.” For beginners or watercolor artists who would like to “loosen up.” Thursdays, 1:30-4:30 p.m. through June 27 $120 plus materials. 805747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY DRAG CLUB PRESENTS: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Who’s ready to give themselves over to absolute pleasure? Enjoy Cal Poly Drag Club’s production of Rocky Horror; a night of horrifyingly good entertainment featuring lip-synching, dancing, costuming, props, and audience participation. May 31 6 p.m. $8. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org/ events/detail/rockyhorror24. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing 805-8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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CRASH COURSE IN CRAFTS FOR KIDS WITH SPENCER COLLINS In this one-hour class, students will learn a fun craft with new mediums each time. This is a biweekly series with three sessions. Parents are welcome to join their children for craft making. Ages 6-9. June 2 12:301:30 p.m. $35 per class or $75 for entire series. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200. 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 Hosted by Central Coast Comedy Theater. June 8 , 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan offer classes for Japanese calligraphy (Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), a Japanese art called “haiga” (Fridays, 1011:30 a.m.) and more at Nesting Hawk Ranch. Fridays $45. 702-335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, 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.

OUTSIDE / IN: WORLD PREMIERE A multimedia contemporary dance piece choreographed and conceived by Maartje Hermans, composed by Brook Munro, and photographed by Richard Fusillo. Presented by the San Luis Obispo Movement Arts Center (SLOMAC). June 1 7:30 p.m. and June 2 , 1:30 p.m. slomac.com. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, 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.

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.

VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING

WATERCOLOR This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors. To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ARROYO GRANDE SUMMER ART IN THE PARK Features dozens of local vendors selling homemade items, free bounce house, music, food trucks, and more. June 8 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $0-$15. 805-473-5472. arroyogrande.org/catalog. Elm St. Park, 380 S Elm St., Arroyo Grande.

DANCE FITNESS ART AND CULTURE

FOR ADULTS Discover dance as a form of artistic expression and exercise, using a wide range of styles and genres of music (including modern, jazz, Broadway, ethnic). Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. 510-362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

THE FIREBIRD AND THE PIRATE Everybody Can DANCE and the Santa Maria Civic Ballet present this production. June 8 7-9 p.m. and June 9, 3-5 p.m. $20-$30. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ebcd-firebird-pirate/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Discover the future of theater with AGHS Theatre Company’s thrilling annual New Play Festival. Designed to showcase the talents of emerging playwrights, while presenting a collection of fresh and innovative works that push the boundaries of storytelling. Enjoy thoughtprovoking dramas and heartwarming

DON’T PASS ME BY

The 19th annual Paso Pinot and Paella Festival will take place at Templeton Park on Sunday, June 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event includes a variety of paella dishes from participating chefs, wines, live music, and more. Tickets to the festival are available in advance at my805tix.com. All proceeds benefit the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center.

comedies. June 1 7-9:30 p.m. $10-$15. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ aghs-theatre-new-play-festival/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

PIRATES OF PISMO A-GO-GO The plot follows a young “junior pirate” who plans to celebrate his 21st birthday by breaking away from the grip of his master, the Pirate King. Comical complications arise because of his Feb. 29 birthday, as it only comes around every four years. Through July 6 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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. CENTRAL COAST WOOD CARVERS Learn the art of wood carving or wood burning. Join Central Coast Wood Carvers in Morro Bay at St. Timothy’s. Open for beginners, intermediate, or advance. Learn a wide range of techniques and skills. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, 805-7722840, sttimothymorrobay.org/index.html.

CITIZENS FOR ESTERO BAY

PRESERVATION: MONTHLY FACE-TOFACE MEET-UPS Representatives from “Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation” will be on hand to discuss current news and events surrounding efforts to stop the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Morro Bay and the industrialization of the Embarcadero and waterfront. “No Batteries by the Bay” yard signs available. Email preserveesterobay@ gmail for more info. First Tuesday of every month, 10-11 a.m. Free. Buttercup Bakery and Cafe, 430 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

EFFLORESCENCE: EMBODIMENT WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN TO SENSUALLY THRIVE This workshop will introduce

embodiment practices for women to identify and access safety, love, and belonging in their body as it relates to their sensuality. Women will learn how to rewire their nervous system to bridge resiliency and pleasure together. June 8 2-4 p.m. $98. 805-305-5609. christianamarie. com/pleasure-pulse-playshops. Bare Heart Boudoir, 1333 Van Beurden, Los Osos. MORRO BAY METAPHYSICIANS

DISCUSSION GROUP A group of metaphysically minded individuals that have been meeting for many years now in the Coalesce Chapel. Club offers a supportive metaphysical based community. Members discuss a different topic each week. All are welcome to join. Fridays, 12:301:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $10-$15. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/.

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. PICKLES FOR A PURPOSE: CAMBRIA A pickleball tournament to benefit Meals that Connect: Senior Nutrition program. Annually, Meals that Connect provides more than 200,000 meals to seniors. Admission includes free event t-shirt, access to online auction, and refreshments. All skill levels are welcome. June 8 9 a.m.-noon $60. 805541-3312. mealsthatconnect.org. Cambria Pickleball Courts, 1350 Main St., Cambria. SEAWEED WORKSHOP Over a cup of freshly made warm seaweed broth, embark on a voyage of discovery to learn about the benefits of kelp, ocean sustainability, and wild foraging practice on the central coast of California. Make your own edible sea salt sprinkles, pairing blends with the classic avocado toast. May 31 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Cayucos Makers, 248 S. Ocean Ave., Cayucos.

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/.

WATERFRONT MARKET MORRO BAY Come show your favorite local vendor some love this weekend. Features candles, clothing and accessories, jewelry, and much more. June 1 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and June 2 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-402-9437. slovendorsassociation.com. Giovanni’s Fish Market, 1001 Front St., Morro Bay.

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WEEKLY QIGONG PRACTICE AT FITNESSWORKS MORRO BAY Calm your mind and nourish your joints with a weekly Qigong practice led by Mike Raynor of Tai Chi Rejuvenation. The practice is rooted in Qigong fundamentals, and standing/moving meditations. Forms include: Eight Brocades, Five Elements, Shibashi 18, and Tai chi 24. Saturdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Members free; non-members $8-$10. 805-772-7466. fitnessworksmb.com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

WORLD OCEAN DAY BEACH CLEANUP

AT MORRO ROCK Join the Morro Bay National Estuary Program for a beach cleanup in honor of World Ocean Day. Participants will be picking up trash on the beaches, roads, and trails around Morro Rock. June 8 10 a.m.-noon Free. mbnep.org. Morro Rock, Coleman Drive, 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 mindbody 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.

HOUSEPLANT ARRANGEMENT CLASS

Class includes choice of houseplants to arrange in a six-inch nursery pot, soil, use of tools, care instruction, plus light bites and Hearst Ranch Winery rosé. June 8 10 a.m. my805tix.com/. Golden State Goods, 5880 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

MAKERS MARKETPLACE An indoor event free and open to the public. Brunch open at 10 a.m. Features vendors, live music, and more. June 8 10 a.m.-2 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

MONDAY MORNING YA’DA YOGA WITH GINA JENKINS AT AWAKENING WAYS

CSL Sessions are tailored to address both physical and emotional challenges of participants. Experience inner peace and physical vitality in a welcoming community setting. See the website for details. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. $20. 805-391-4465. awakeningways.org/whats-happening/. Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living, 9350 El Camino Real, No. 101, Atascadero.

NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805441-2164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero.

PICKLES FOR A PURPOSE: TEMPLETON

A pickleball tournament to benefit Meals that Connect: Senior Nutrition program. Annually, Meals that Connect provides more than 200,000 meals to seniors. Admission includes free event t-shirt, access to online auction, and refreshments. All skill levels are welcome. June 7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $60. mealsthatconnect.org. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton, 805-434-9605.

SOUND BATH AT HAMBLY LAVENDER

FARM Experience a sound bath amongst the heavenly scented lavender fields and beautiful views of the countryside. May 31 , 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

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

TOPS SUPPORT GROUP: WEIGHT

LOSS AND MAINTENANCE A self-help support group focusing on weight loss and maintenance. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. 805242-2421. tops.org. Santa Margarita Senior Center, 2210 H St., Santa Margarita.

VINYASA YOGA FLOW The class prioritizes increasing mental acuity and improving body and muscle flexibility. A restorative and gentle yoga focusing on breathing and targeting specific areas of the body. Please call to register in advance.

Sundays, 12-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $16-$22; $50 membership. 805-4349605. ttrtennis.com/yoga. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

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

SAN LUIS OBISPO

2024 SLO GREEK FESTIVAL Enjoy Greek dancing and lessons, live music, food, pastries, and specialty Greek cocktails. June 1 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and June 2 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-5468337. greekfestivalslo.com. Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo. AGING GRACEFULLY WITH PREVENTATIVE CARE “We can’t stop getting older, but we can shift our thinking about it.” Moving from “I can’t do anything about it” to “I have some control over how my mind and body ages.” Series sponsored by Unity Five Cities. Details from chris@peacefulpoint.com. Over Zoom. Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. through Nov. 20 Love offering. (805) 489-7359. unity5cities. org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. BARS AND BOUNCE CLINIC A sneaky way to get fit. Build whole-body strength swinging on bars and bouncing on trampolines. So much fun that you don’t even notice it’s a workout. No experience is necessary, so fly away. For ages 5-17. June 1 1-3 p.m. $25 for first child, plus $10 per additional sibling. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo. com/saturday-event-clinics. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., 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. MondaysSundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sliding scale. 559-905-9274. theartofsilence.net. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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

CENTRAL COAST DIALYSIS ORGAN

TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP Not faith based. All are welcome. Please wear a mask. First Saturday of every month, 9:3011:30 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO, 650 Pismo St., San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST PRIDE IN THE PARK Pride in the Park moves to Meadow Park. A family-friendly day of fun and celebration. It’s a full day of entertainment, ranging from drag performances to bands and more, complemented by food and drinks, children’s area, and crafts. June 2 noon slopride.com/events. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST PRIDE IN THE PLAZA Bringing Pride back to downtown San Luis Obispo. Locals and visitors alike will flow through Mission Plaza for jubilant celebrations, main stage headliners, and rows of vendors, information, and interactive experiences. June 1 , 11 a.m.-noon slopride.com/events. Mission Plaza, 751 Palm 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. 646-2805800. margotschaal.com/qigong. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

FEMMEFIRE CHOREO SERIES A sixweek series to learn juicy choreo that will activate the fiery divine feminine essence within lead by Shawna Mox. June 2 , 7 p.m. my805tix.com. Aligned Acupuncture and Wellness Spa, 672 Higuera Street Suite 100, San Luis Obispo, 806-471-8055.

GARDEN FOUNDER WALK AND TALK

Walk and talk with Eve Vigil in the Botanical Garden each month on the first Wednesday. Free garden tour with paid admission to the Garden. Free for members. No need to RSVP, just show up and enjoy. First Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free with $5 Garden Entry. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San

Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. GUIDED ENERGETIC MEDITATION Are you energetically sensitive? This reoccurring weekly class will be a guided Introduction to Energetic Meditation Techniques that will assist you to: clear your energy field, improve energy flow and energy boundaries, quiet and focus your mind, and be clearer about “Who You Really Are.” Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. through Nov. 30 $22. 503-929-6416. elohiacupuncture.com/classes/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP A safe place to share life experiences with those who have depression or have had and recovered from the devastating effects of depression. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. through Dec. 30 Free. 805-528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. LGBTQ+ FED THERAPIST LEAD SUPPORT GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A pro-recovery group offering space to those seeking peer support, all stages of ED recovery. We understand recovery isn’t linear and judgment-free support is crucial. Share, listen, and be part of a community building up each other. First Wednesday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/ events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. LUNCHTIME IN THE GARDEN UC Master Gardener Program of San Luis Obispo County extends an invitation to the public. Every first Wednesday of the month: April–September. Bring your lunch, tour the garden or just sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the GSS. First Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Sept. 4 Free. 805-781-5939. ucanr.edu/sites/mgslo/. Garden of the Seven Sisters Demonstration Garden, 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo. MELLOW YOGA FOR EVERYONE Stretch into yourself under the beautiful oaks and fresh air of this idyllic country setting. Suitable for all levels, these classes emphasize the gentler side of yoga and adapt to participants’ needs. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. $14 per class or $55 for fiveclass card with no expiration. 805-440-4561. balancedlivingayurveda.com. Tiber Canyon Ranch, 280 W Ormonde Rd, San Luis Obispo. METAPHYSICAL/SPIRITUALITY BOOK CLUB A weekly book discussion, on a wide variety of titles from the general subject of metaphysics, spirituality, and comparative religion. By invitation. For more information, contact David Higgins, email: davidhiggins67@gmail.com. Location revealed to those invited. Wednesdays Free. rationalmetaphysics.com. Private location, TBA, Location not to be published. MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-270-3346.

PICKLES FOR A PURPOSE: SLO A pickleball tournament to benefit Meals that Connect: Senior Nutrition program. Annually, Meals that Connect provides more than 200,000 meals to seniors. Admission includes free event t-shirt, access to online auction, and refreshments. All skill levels are welcome. June 9 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $60. 805-541-3312. mealsthatconnect.org. French Park, 1040 Fuller Road, San Luis Obispo. PRIDE PROM (GRADES 6-12) For students in grades 6-12 to enjoy live DJs, dancing, youth crafts and games, photography areas, and hang out areas. June 8 7-10:30 p.m. $12. slopride.com/ events. Laguna Middle School, 11050 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-596-4055.

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.

RISE UP: A DRAG AND BURLESQUE PRIDE SHOW Central Coast Pride presents fabulous night of drag, burlesque, song, and dance. For ages 18 and over. May 31 and June 1 $29-$100. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600. SLO BLUES BASEBALL 33 summer home games held. Go to bluesbaseball. com for full schedule. Tickets available from My805Tix. Through July 27 $10 adults; 12 and under free. 805-512-9996. my805tix. com. SLO Blues Summer Collegiate Baseball, Sinsheimer Stadium at 900 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispso.

SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and

Banda La Super 805

Meditation & Breath-Work

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

Show

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

Sinsheimer Park, SLO

Coastal Wine & Paint Party

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, Cambria

Cellars, Paso Robles

Makers, Cayucos Haunted Lighthouse!

San Luis Lighthouse, Avila Beach SLO

Noah Colton & The Satiaters

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 The Bunker SLO

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

SLO PUBLIC MARKET’S THIRD ANNUAL

SUMMER CELEBRATION With fabulous live dance music from Riff Tide, food and drinks, talented local vendors, and family and doggiefriendly fun for all ages. June 8 1:30-4 p.m. Free show. 805-210-9698. San Luis Obispo Public Market, 3845 S. Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.

SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN: WEEKLY COFFEE MEETING SLO RAMs is a group or retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10 coffee meeting. retiredactivemen.org. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SLO SKIERS MONTHLY MEETING SLO

Skiers, a local nonprofit sports and social club for adults, meets monthly. Food and drink at 5:30 p.m. social hour. Meeting follows. Activities all year. First Tuesday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. through Dec. 2 free; $65 annual membership. 805-5283194. sloskiers.org. Dairy Creek Golf Course, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SUMMER SOIREE AND SALE Honoring and celebrating our customers at our new showroom located at 1227 Archer Street on the corner of Higuera in SLO. Offering 10 percent on all spas, 30 percent on all add-ons, and up to 25 percent off on all patio furniture. June 8 4-7 p.m. 805-439-4404. cchenterprise.com. CCH Enterprise, 1227 Archer St., 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.

TREAT YOURSELF Join cosmetic acupuncturist and holistic skincare expert Dr. Ellerie as she teaches you to give yourself a qi glow treatment. June 2 2 p.m. my805tix.com. SLO Naturopathic, 890 Osos St., suite E, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. 510-3623739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

CAMP ARROYO GRANDE JAMBOREE

Free community event for all. Free lunch, live music, kids activities, historical displays, and more. June 1 , 11 a.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Camp Arroyo Grande, 250 Wesley St., Arroyo Grande, 805-249-9517.

COMMUNITY NATIVE GARDEN MONTHLY VOLUNTEER WORKDAY Volunteers accomplish a variety of tasks including pathways maintenance, litter patrol of the garden perimeter, weeding, irrigation system expansion/repairs, pruning, and plantings. Volunteers should bring work gloves, a hat, drinking water, and tools related to the above activities. First Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon Free. 805-710-3073. Nipomo Native

Garden, Camino Caballo at Osage, Nipomo.

DONATION-BASED YOGA FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, EMTS, AND CARETAKERS Class schedule varies. Contact empoweryoga805@gmail for details and reservations. ongoing 805-6190989. empoweryoga805.com. Empower Yoga Studio and Community Boutique, 775 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSE Have you ever wanted to participate in a paranormal investigation of a haunted Victorian lighthouse? Here’s your chance. May 31, 5 & 8 p.m. and June 1 2 & 5 p.m. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS Experience dance from continents around the earth, including from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful in-depth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 dropin; $30 for four classes. 510-362-3739. grover. org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE

TOURS A docent-led tour of the buildings and grounds of the historic Point San Luis Light Station. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

SOCIAL GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Call for more details. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. 805-9046615. Oak Park Christian Church, 386 N Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Looking for a fun and educational opportunity this summer? Join the aquarium’s Volunteer Team. No marine science experience is necessary. There are lots of ways to get involved. Check out website for more details. Tuesdays. through Sept. 30 centralcoastaquarium.org. Central Coast Aquarium, 50 San Juan St., Avila Beach, 805-595-7280.

THE WAVE: COMMUNITY GATHERING AND DANCE PARTY Features a disco dance with live DJs, dinner, yoga, and more. June 9 4-7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach.

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. Varies. 805-824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket. com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

19TH ANNUAL PINOT AND PAELLA FESTIVAL An afternoon of great wine, creative Paella dishes, and live music. Proceeds benefit Paso Robles Youth Arts Center. June 2 , 2-5 p.m. my805tix.com/. Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton. ALTERNATIVE TASTES WINE FEST: A

CELEBRATION OF ALBARIÑO & TANNAT

During the two day extravaganza, Albariño and Tannat, two trending varietals on the Central Coast from 30 local wineries, are the stars. June 7, 5:30-8 p.m. and June 8 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $75-$195. 805-286-4157. crushvineyard.com/events. Broken Earth Winery, 1650 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles. CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY Teams of 1 to 6 people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix. com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542.

CUATRO DIAS SPRING RELEASE DINNER Experience award-winning wines crafted by the masterful winemaker, Greg Allen, who has dedicated himself to the art of winemaking with precision and boundless creativity. May 31, 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Cuatro Dias Winery, 3502 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles. TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 805-460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden. com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. GROWING TOGETHER FUND PRIDE BRUNCH Tickets include a full brunch, complimentary mimosa, and educational program with esteemed Dr. Jay Bettergarcia, associate professor in psychology and child development at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. June 9 10 a.m.-noon $50. zeffy.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, 805 242-8372. LIBERTINE PRESENTS: DRAG BRUNCH (PRIDE EDITION) Features local performers with additional support from local stand-up comedians and DJs. June 2 , 11 a.m. my805tix. com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337. 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. SUMMER SIPPIN’ AT THE MONDAY CLUB Enjoy local wine and beer tastings, hors d’oeuvres and charcuterie, delicious desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. The incredible Terry Lawless, 20-year keyboardist/programmer for the legendary

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Irish rock band U2, will provide music on the back lawn—dancing is highly encouraged. June 2 , 4-7 p.m. $100. themondayclubslo.org.

The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-0594.

TRIVIA NIGHT Reservations are no longer required to play. Reservations are now for teams who want to guarantee a table to play. Tables available first come, first serve. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, 805 242-8372.

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MANROCK’S MIKE BARBECUE

FUNDRAISER

ManRock Mike’s high school

buddies are doing this fundraiser for his kidney transplant. $20 ticket gets you a half chicken, beans, salad, and bread. Drive through, pick up, or grab your dinner and come in for music from noon to 3 p.m. by Justin Pecot. June 1 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $20. manrockbrewing.com. ManRock Brewing Company, 1750 El Camino Real, Grover Beach, (805) 270-3089.

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. 805-801-6627. kulturhausbrewing.com/classes/. Kulturhaus Brewing Company, 779 Price St., Pismo Beach.

MUSIC

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HEARTLESS: A TRIBUTE TO HEART

Heartless is California’s premier Heart tribute band, inspired by more than 30 years of rock and roll magic from sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. At every performance, Heartless takes you on a musical journey from the 1970s. June 8 , 8-10 p.m. $20. 805225-1312. thesirenmorrobay.com/. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay.

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.

MORRO BAY WHITE CAPS COMMUNITY

BAND CONCERT Under the baton of conductor Brenda Hascall, The Morro Bay White Caps will perform a selection of classical, popular, and movie music. The band is seeking new members (for more information, visit their

GRAPE CRUSADERS

Allan Hancock College Winery presents the second annual West Coast College and University Wine Festival on Saturday, June 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is described as an opportunity for Hancock College, Cal Poly SLO, and a handful of other participating colleges and universities to showcase their wines and winemaking programs. Attendees can look forward to wine tastings and small bites from various local restaurants. Visit hancockcollege.edu for more info.

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website). June 8 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; donations accepted. morrobaywhitecaps.com. Morro Bay

S. T Pier, 1185 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. THE MOTHER CORN SHUCKERS AND WOLF JETT June 7 7:30 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

SLOFOLKS PRESENTS THE BILLS A legendary powerhouse of folk/roots/world music hailing from Canada. The Bills are renowned for their instrumental virtuosity (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, accordion, and more), lush vocal arrangements, evocative songwriting, and a refreshing sound that transcends musical boundaries. June 1 , 7-10 p.m. $30. 805-238-0725. slofolks.org. Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton.

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BURLEY THISTLES Burley Thistles plays guitar-woven music that has an indie attitude and a tough beat, and generates curiosity with original songs. June 1 1-4 p.m. Free. eastoneverett.com/. Eberle Winery, 3810 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles, 805-238-9607. June 8 1-4 p.m. Free. eastoneverett.com/. Bethel Road Distillery, 1266 N. Bethel Road, Templeton, 805-434-0319.

CANCER CHRIST Cancer Christ is a hardcore punk band from LA. With supporting

acts Viscerate (thrash metal act from Bakersfield), Aseptic (death metal act from San Jose), No Warning Shots (hardcore act from Santa Maria). All ages welcome. June 7 8 p.m. $20. 805-296-2676. darknectarcoffee. com/pages/events. Dark Nectar Coffee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero.

FOREVER GREEN AT DERBY’S FRIDAY

NIGHT MUSIC SERIES Derby has paired the eclectic sounds of Forever Green with their world-class wines and local favorite food truck, Stein BBQ. June 7 6-9 p.m. Free. derbywineestates.com/events. Derby Wine Estates, 525 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, 805-238-6300.

MELODIOUS FUNK: CLASSIC JAZZ AND FUNKY FUSION Melodious Funk is the product of Ron McCarley’s jazz program at Cuesta College. They’ll return to Club Car Bar for an evening of classic jazz and funky fusion. June 6, 6-9 p.m. Free. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542.

SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR

A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir.com/. Singing

Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

39TH ANNUAL JAZZ PIANO SHOWCASE

Presented by the San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation. June 2 4-6:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.

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

BLÜ EGYPTIAN AT FROG AND PEACH

PUB Blü Egyptian returns to SLO at Frog and Peach Pub. For ages 21 and over. May 31 10-11:55 p.m. $10. Frog and Peach Pub, 728 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-595-4764, frogandpeachpub.com.

BRASS MASH: FIRST FRIDAY First Fridays are magical nights filled with the vibrant energy of our all-horn band. Join the festivities at Liquid Gravity and immerse yourself in the unique fusion of your favorite rock and pop songs. First Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE SPRING

CONCERT The Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble will present classic repertoire from Arab art; popular and folk music traditions and from historically interconnected cultures of Southwest Asia and North Africa. With Ken Habib, director; Jenna Mitchell, dance director. June 1, 7:30 p.m. $15 and $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music. calpoly.edu/calendar. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY JAZZ COMBOS SHOWCASE

Cal Poly’s jazz combos will perform classic jazz repertoire as well as original student compositions. With Dylan Johnson, director. June 7 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/free/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY SOUNDINGS WITH TRANSIENT

CANVAS Cal Poly Music Technology and Composition students will present music which investigates the potential and/or imagined role of cybernetic organisms (cyborgs) in music technology. Guest ensemble Transient Canvas will be part of the collaboration. With choreography by Cal Poly dance students. May 30 7:30 p.m. and May 31 7:30 p.m. $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/. PAC Pavilion, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY SYMPHONY AND CHOIRS: FRANCE TOUR PREVIEW CONCERT The Cal Poly Choirs and Symphony will combine to present repertoire the groups will perform while on tour in France. Repertoire will include selections by American composer Dan Forrest as well as Canadian composer Nathaniel Dett’s “Chariot Jubliee.” June 8, 7:30 p.m. $15 and $20

general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music. calpoly.edu/calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY VOCAL STUDENT RECITAL Cal Poly Music Department student vocalists present a free recital. June 4 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/ free/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY WIND BANDS SPRING CONCERT: ALL HAIL, GREEN, AND GOLD! Features Cal Poly band alumni from past decades. Works on the program include David Maslanka’s “A Child’s Garden of Dreams” and Frank Ticheli’s “Blue Shades.” With Christopher Woodruff and Nick Waldron, conductors. June 2 3 p.m. $15 and $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music. calpoly.edu/calendar. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

COLBY ACUFF LIVE Acuff’s untamed brand of country stands proudly apart in today’s format, pure and “untouched by modern gimmicks.” For ages 18 and up. May 30, 7 p.m. slobrew.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843.

FLAVOR PACKET LIVE AT THE HUB Flavor

Packet stirs up a lyrical and imaginative sound with its contemporary and world-beatinfluenced jazz music, making it a memorable experience. May 31 6-9 p.m. The Hub, 1701 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

FORBES ORGAN SERIES: ALCEE CHRISS

Dr. Alcee Chriss III, featured in the PBS documentary Pipe Dreams and winner of prestigious organ competitions, is regarded as one of today’s leading young organists. May 31 7:30-9 p.m. $35. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts. org/20232024-events/alceechriss. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

JAZZ WEDNESDAYS Spinning jazz records all night. Bebop, jazz funk, acid jazz, hard bop, nu jazz, jazz house, crossover, Latin jazz, and more. Featuring guest selectors. Music at a polite volume in an acoustically treated space. Vintage sound system, big warm speakers. Plenty of free parking. Wednesdays, 3-8 p.m. through Oct. 30 Free. 805-439-1544. jansplaceslo.com. Jan’s Place, 1817 Osos St., 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.

NOAH COLTON AND THE SATIATERS

With special guests Amttrak. June 1 6:30-9 p.m. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY HOSTS OPEN

MIC Open Mic with a featured act, LA-based touring artist Mike Vitale, with special guests Ynana Rose, Servet, and Leslie Thompson. No

cover. Musicians are welcome to play originals or covers. Sign up in advance at stevekey57@ gmail.com, or just show up. June 5, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. songwritersatplay. com/events. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY BAND AND CHOIR CONCERT The Arroyo Grande High School presents their annual end of year Band and Choir Concert. May 30 7-9:30 p.m. $5. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/aghs-band-choir-concert/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. CORAZÓN DE MANÁ AND SIEMPRE SELENA Corazón De Maná is a Southern California tribute that delivers a fun and energetic live celebration of Maná’s music. Siempre Selena is an upscale Selena tribute band from Los Angeles. June 1 7:30-10 p.m. $30-$40. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/mana-and-selena-tribute/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

JAZZ AND PERCUSSION CONCERT Arroyo Grande High School presents their end of year jazz and percussion concert. June 4 7-9 p.m. $5. 805-423-8652. clarkcenter.org/shows/ aghs-jazz-percussion-concert/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

NEVER A DULL MOMENT: A TRIBUTE TO ROD STEWART Formed in 2017, this six-piece rock band burst onto the music tribute scene with their unique blend of raw energy, and genuine representation of Rod Stewart’s concert performance. Composed of talented musicians, each with a long history as a professional player. May 31 7:30-10 p.m. $30-$45. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/never-a-dull-moment/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. PACIFIC BREEZE CONCERTS: DANTE MARSH AND THE VIBE SETTERS The City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division proudly presents the Pacific Breeze Concerts at Pismo Beach Rotary Amphitheater at Dinosaur Caves Park. This three show summer series will feature exceptional regional musical groups as well as special family activities. Food available for purchase. June 8 1-4 p.m. Free. pismobeach.org. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach. REMEMBER WHEN ROCK WAS YOUNG: THE ELTON JOHN EXPERIENCE Starring Craig A. Meyer as Almost Elton John, with music by The Rocket Band. This spectacular musical journey celebrates the decades of chart-topping hits of Sir Elton John. June 7, 7:30-10 p.m. $45-$75. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/the-elton-johnexperience/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. ∆

CAL POLY SYMPHONY & CHOIRS France Tour Preview Concert

Featuring works the groups will perform while on tour of France in late June, including as part of the 80th anniversary of D-Day at the American Cemetery in Normandy, in the Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine in Paris, and other locations throughout the country.

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7:30 p.m. saturday performing arts center $15 and $20 general, $10 students pacslo.org, 805-756-4849

Guest Tenor Jennings will be featured on “Chariot Jubilee.” He is staff soloist of the Washington National Cathedral.

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Arts

Cambria Writers Group hosts upcoming poetry readings at Studios on the Park

Local poets from the Cambria Writers Group will lead an afternoon of poetry readings at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles on Sunday, June 9, from 2 to 3 p.m.

Admission to attend the program, open to the public, is free. For more info on the event and other upcoming offerings at Studios on the Park, call (805) 238-9800, visit studiosonthepark.org, or email info@studiosonthepark.org. The venue is located at 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

Community Foundation of SLO County sponsors free blues dance in Santa Maria

The Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens Club hosts its Keeping It Blue Dance, with live music from the Riptide Big Band, at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center in Santa Maria on Sunday, June 9, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

The ensemble’s frequent accompanying vocalist duo Bob Nations and Mitch Latting will be joined by special guest vocalist Liz Douglas (pictured) during this free performance. Douglas has performed as a vocalist and bassist at dozens of local venues over the years. Aside from her solo work, Douglas is also wellknown locally as a member of the Voodoo DooDads.

To find out more about the Keeping It Blue Dance and other upcoming dance concerts featuring the Riptide Big Band, call (775) 813-5186 or visit riptidebb.com. The Elwin Mussell Senior Center is located at 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

The Riptide Big Band is a 16-piece ensemble based in Santa Maria and led by former music teacher Judy Lindquist. The band includes musicians from both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and specializes in big band era music, soft rock from the ’60s and ’70s, the music standards of the ’30s and ’40s, and “pretty much anything written for standard big band orchestration,” according to the group’s website.

Thanks to funding from the Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County, the Riptide Big Band has been providing live dance events with free admission at venues across Central Coast for several years.

For more info on the Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County, call (805) 543-2323 or visit cfsloco.org.

Described on its website as an enduring source of charitable funds to meet the changing needs and interests of the region, this local nonprofit is based at 550 Dana St., San Luis Obispo. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

BY SAMANTHA HERRERA

From roads to waves

The Great American Melodrama’s Pirates of Pismo-A-Go-Go is a hilarious adaptation of The Pirates of

TPenzance

he age-old battle that young people must face—exploring the freedom of adulthood or remaining true to prior commitments— takes center stage during the Great American Melodrama’s Pirates of Pismo-A-Go-Go

Gangs and surf

Pirates of Pismo-A-Go-Go is showing at The Great American Melodrama through July 6 on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 6 p.m. For more information, visit americanmelodrama.com.

In an adaptation of e Pirates of Penzance, New York-based actor Je rey Laughrun takes the stage as Frederic, an inexperienced boy who’s spent his life on the road with the Pirate King’s motorcycle gang and now at the ripe age of 21 wants to break free and live out his lifelong dream of being a surfer.

However, his overbearing and slightly lustful nanny, played by Jill Price, isn’t ready for Freddy to y the coop yet and looks to do everything in her power to make him stay with the Pirate King. But Freddy doesn’t really care about his nanny’s pleas for him to stay and immediately sets out to Pismo Beach to go surf some waves.

While every actor was incredible and made the play an enjoyable and hilarious experience, I have to say that Price really stole the show. As soon as I sat down with my Hazy IPA and nachos, Price hopped on the stage and gave us a very warm and welcoming introduction to the play ahead. With a venue that’s small and intimate, I really felt like she was speaking to me personally and not just to the audience as a whole. Which is a nice touch for those who want to attend the play alone like I did.

Overwhelmed with the number of babes on the beach, Freddy nds himself in conversation with three friends who want a boy-free day. However, their e orts are for naught after Freddy falls for Mabel, a free-spirited surfer girl who loves the beach and wants to protect it from those who want

to ruin it. Despite the protests of her friends, played by both Price and Dillon Giles, Mabel returns Freddy’s feelings.

Mabel was played by Annaliese Chambers, who did a brilliant job making her debut at the Great American Melodrama after returning to the states from touring around China. I loved watching her perform; every time she took to the stage she charmed me with her facial expressions, beautiful voice, and high enthusiasm.

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While I could go on for hours about the wonderful aspects each actor brought to the show, the relationship between Mabel’s friends was amusing through the whole two-hour viewing.

But they weren’t the only ones. Freddy and Mabel gave a hilarious account of how fast teenagers tend to fall in love. Also, their voices blended perfectly, giving the already amusing couple a nice touch.

However, their 45-minute love a air nearly comes to an end when the Pirate King returns to Pismo Beach to remind Freddy that since he was

born on Feb. 29, and leap year only comes every four years, he isn’t technically 21 and he must return to the pirate gang and go through his gang initiation. at’s when we nd out his initiation is to kiss a girl without asking permission and that the Pirate King hasn’t been through the initiation himself because the act is so devilish. Yet Mabel comes to Freddy’s aid and tells him although they have only been dating for an hour, he is allowed to kiss her.

With good beer, decent food that gets served to you by the friendly and truly excited to be there cast, and a small venue, I had a blast and so will those who go to watch the show. ∆

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

WAIT WHAT Freddy (Jeffrey Laughrun) tells Mabel (Annaliese Chambers) that he must go back to the Pirate King’s motorcycle gang. Therefore, he needs to leave the beach, the waves, the surf, and regrettably her.

THE GANG The Pirate King’s Motorcycle gang makes its way to Pismo Beach to collect Freddy from his day in the sun and initiate him to become a real member.

TEENAGE BLISS Meeting on the sands of Pismo Beach, Mabel (Annaliese Chambers) goes against her friends’ warnings (Jill Price, far left and Dillon Giles, far right) and falls for Freddy (Jeffrey Laughrun).

PHOTOS COURTSEY OF STACY HALVORSEN

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SCANNERS (R) Sat: 9:45 • Sun: 7:00 KING OF HEARTS (NR) Mon, Weds-Thurs: 4:15, 7:00 RUSHMORE (R) Weds-Thurs: 4:15, 7:00

eorge Miller (all the Mad Max movies, e Witches of Eastwick, Happy Feet) directs this new installment in the Mad Max franchise, a sequel to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), which told the story of the female warrior Furiosa, who rebels against her masters, freeing a group of female breeding captives. is is her origin story, with Anya TaylorJoy as Furiosa. (122 min.)

FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA

What’s it rated? R

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

Where’s it showing? Colony, Downtown Centre, Park, Palm, Stadium 10

Glen Apparently when creating Fury Road, Miller wrote backstories for his characters, and Furiosa’s became the basis for this epic adventure that begins with a young Furiosa (Alyla Browne) and her sister, Valkyrie (Dylan Adonis), out picking peaches near their home, the Green Place of Many Mothers, when she comes across a gang of motorcycleriding raiders, As she attempts to sabotage the bikes, she’s abducted as a prize for their warlord, Dementus (Chris Hemsworth with a somewhat distracting prosthetic nose), setting in motion an absolutely spellbinding, immersive, and gorgeously lmed chase sequence as Furiosa’s mother, Mary (Charlee Fraser), pursues. What follows is Furiosa’s part in the internecine struggles between Dementus, who seeks absolute power over the wasteland, and Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme), who runs the Citadel and holds onto power with his fanatic War Boys. It’s truly epic!

Anna Fury Road was a feast for the eyes, and Charlese eron absolutely slayed as Furiosa, so I was excited to see how they would shape the younger warrior and what we would learn about the badass to come. Turns out, Furiosa was a badass all along. While TaylorJoy may be on all the movie posters, I have to give my highest praise to Browne who plays young Furiosa. She’s a compelling young actor whose gaze holds the audience captive. e chase you mentioned between Furiosa’s

THE BEAUTY QUEEN KILLER: 9 DAYS OF TERROR

What’s it rated? Not rated When? 2024

Where’s it showing? Hulu

Survivor Tina Marie Risico brings audiences into the nine days she spent with serial killer Chris Wilder after he kidnapped her and used her as a ploy to lure other victims. Wilder got away with a lot for a long time. In the days before the internet and global media networks, criminals could solve a lot of problems by simply relocating, and it seems Wilder had that fact in his back pocket.

captors and her mother was so good—what I loved most was watching her mother’s methodical pursuit, a true game of cat and mouse. Big action icks and post-apocalyptic settings aren’t generally my thing, but the Mad Max franchise has done well at drawing me in, at least with both Fury Road and Furiosa. Glen Taylor-Joy turned in a erce performance. She vibrates with anger and Furiosa’s thirst for revenge. Hemsworth is comically diabolical as Dementus. ere’s an early scene when he wipes away a young Furiosa’s tear, musing about the di erence in avor between tears of joy and sorrow, identifying the latter as more “piquant.” A lm this dark and hellish shouldn’t be this beautiful, but it’s amazingly so. ough I felt most moved by the rst third, the lm never stops being astonishing visually. And if you like crazy custom vehicles, from Dementus’ three-motorcycle chariot to the souped-up Plymouth Valiant Furiosa tries to escape in, not to mention the monster War Rig, this is motorhead heaven. According to IMDb.

His M.O. was to go after aspiring models— capturing, torturing, and killing them. Most of these were young and naïve women whose dreams superseded their common sense, but because Wilder was photographing beauty pageants and he had confidence, they too easily fell for his promises of fame. The series interviews his surviving victims and those around the women he killed. Risico has spent the last 40 years enduring blame and the residual marks of her torture. Wilder seems to be a character who can con and also one whose personality can switch on a dime, whose eyes turn black like a shark’s when he sees his next prey. A compelling true crime series, The Beauty Queen Killer will keep you glued to Risico and her fellow victims’ retellings from start to finish. (three 40- to 49-min. episodes)

—Anna

SUGAR

What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2024

Where’s it showing? Apple TV Plus

Ccom, Miller’s in production with another installment, Mad Max: e Wasteland Count me in.

Anna Great performances all around, for sure. We watch as Hemsworth develops from a white parachute cape-wearing overlord, to a power-hungry destroyer who has cloaked himself in red, to his nal form of a grayed menace who’s lost to the blackness of what years of being a tyrant will do to a man. Even non-motorheads like me can have fun gazing at the absolutely bonkers machines that Miller’s imagination has created. It’s rare that a franchise of this nature will have me wanting more, but I’m de nitely down to see e Wasteland. Like you said, these lms are just beautiful in their way—from the machines to the factions of survivors to the heroes and villains that live within this world, it’s all a recipe that works. If you have any interest, see this one in the theater! ∆

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

reated by writer Mark Protosevich (The Cell, I Am Legend ), this neo noir mystery follows LA private detective John Sugar (Colin Farrell), who’s hired to find Olivia Siegel (Sydney Chandler), granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell). As Sugar continues his investigation, he runs into a colorful cast of characters, including Olivia’s indifferent father, Bernie Siegel (Dennis Boutsikaris); her stepbrother, David (Nate Corddry); David’s bodyguard, Kenny (Alex Hernandez); and her stepmother, Melanie (Amy Ryan)—all of whom treat Sugar with suspicion. Stylishly filmed with a lot of iconic locales, the series is a throwback, with Sugar sporting a black suit and skinny black tie and driving a classic Corvette. He’s a cool operator, clever and compassionate, but we soon discover the enigmatic detective has his own demons to wrestle with. There’s also a late season genre-bending twist didn’t see coming but that explains a lot. With a great cast and compelling performances, not to mention clever writing and assured direction by the likes of Fernando Meirelles (City of God, The Constant Gardener) and Adam Arkin ( Justified, Sons of Anarchy), this is very bingeable indeed, and all eight episodes are now out.

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THE DARKEST OF ANGELS Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Furiosa, who’s kidnapped as a child but survives to exact her revenge, in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, screening in local theaters.

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PORTRAIT OF A KILLER In the new TV miniseries The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror streaming on Hulu, one of serial killer Chris Wilder’s kidnapping victims reveals how she survived.

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ON THE CASE LA private detective John Sugar (Colin Farrell) is hired to find the missing granddaughter of a legendary Hollywood producer, in Sugar, streaming on Apple TV Plus.

BY GLEN STARKEY

Golden ticket

Nor-Cal bluegrass star

Molly Tuttle headlines

Live Oak on June 14

You’d be hard-pressed to find a songwriter who can weave a richer, denser narrative tapestry than Molly Tuttle. Her songs are so detailed, her characters so well drawn, you feel transported into another world. Take “El Dorado,” which chronicles the 1848 California gold rush. The driving tune from her new album City of Gold is narrated by Gold Rush Kate and populated by the likes of Redwood Bill, John the Rover, Bad Luck Dave, Reno Maria, or my favorite, Snake Oil Jake.

“Stay away from Snake Oil Jake, he’ll fool you with a fountain pen/ One look in his eyes, you’ll be hypnotized, he’s got that sleight of hand/ He’s sleek and fat like an old tom cat, they say he has nine lives/ Snake Oil Jake sure met his fate when they shot him down ten times.”

Then there’s her reimagining of the Alice in Wonderland tale, “Alice in the Bluegrass,” set in the Kentucky backwoods: “Come gather around folks for a story I’ll tell/ About a girl who tripped through the bottom of a well/ Woke up in a dream with a curious habit/ Chasing a little white rabbit// Well, she landed with a thump by the field mouse door/ Said ‘This don’t look like Kentucky anymore’/ Knock three times and her mind swung open/ Alice had awoken.”

Not only is Tuttle an amazing songwriter with a lovely and expressive voice, but she’s also a masterful guitar and banjo player known for her flatpicking, clawhammer, and crosspicking skills. Last year she won Best Bluegrass Album for Crooked Tree at the 65th annual Grammy Awards and was nominated for the all-genre Best New Artist award.

On Friday, June 14, at the Live Oak Music Festival at El Chorro Regional Park, you can see Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway headline the first night of the three-day fest. Also playing that day, you can see string band Long Forgotten, Afro funk and soul-jazz act The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, psychedelic doom boogie band TK and the Holy KnowNothings, brass band mashers Brass Mash, and Latin soul star Trish Toledo. Visit liveoakfest.org for tickets and details.

The last SLOfolks show

(really!)

SLOfolks says they’re really done this time. Last December’s Peppino D’Agostino show was billed as their last, but now The Bills will be their last on Saturday, June 1, at Castoro Cellars (doors at 6 p.m., show at 7; all ages; $30 at castorocellars.com/events/concerts/ the-bills-2).

“OK, we misspoke,” announced the SLOfolks board of directors. “We’re not fully done. We’re going to do one more show. Why? Well, the D’Agostino show could not have been sweeter. It was a beautiful way to wrap up 40-plus years of bringing world-class acoustic music to the Central Coast. But, in spite of both shows being sold out, it was a relatively small number of people and we felt that we had it in us to do one more outdoor show at Castoro Cellars.”

So here come The Bills, a Canadian band that won multiple Juno Awards (Canada’s equivalent to the Grammy Award).

“They’re renowned for their instrumental virtuosity, lush vocal arrangements, and evocative songwriting,” the SLOfolks board continued. “But gosh darn it, by the end of the day, they’re an embodiment of everything we love about great acoustic music: The Bills are full of musical creativity, bring traditional and contemporary sound together, and are just pure fun. And, they felt so honored by our offer to be the very last act sponsored by SLOfolks that they agreed to put a small U.S. tour together to make it happen!”

It’s going to be historic. There’s limited seating, so you may want to bring a chair or blanket, and there’s an option for a catered dinner.

The Siren

There are a bunch of shows at The Siren this week starting when (((folkYEAH!))) presents Pearl & The Oysters on Thursday, May 30 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20 at eventbrite.com). The LA-based indie/ alternative duo delivers dreamy, drum machine-driven, synth-heavy, swirling cosmic pop rock. Dog Party opens. (((folkYEAH!))) returns with Wand on Friday, May 31 (doors at 7 p.m., show at 8; 21-and-older; $25 at eventbrite.com). Wand, fronted by Cory Hanson, is touring in support of their sixth album, Vertigo, and its

first single, “Smile,” and it’s a swirling wall-ofsound psychedelic dream. Pancho and the Wizards opens.

I recently watched the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black and was blown away by the lead actress Marisa Abela and her ability to capture Winehouse’s signature sound. When I saw The Winehouse Experience was coming to The Siren on Saturday, June 1 (8:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $22 at tixr.com), I immediately went online to see if singer Mia Karter could also do Winehouse justice. I’m happy to report, from the limited video I saw, she nails it.

Folk singer-songwriter Willy Tea Taylor & The Fellowship plays on Tuesday, June 4 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $15 at tixr.com), with the Turkey Buzzards opening. This is going to be a heapin’ helpin’ of good old fashioned folk music.

Finally, (((folkYEAH!))) brings LA rockers Starcrawler on Wednesday, June 5 (doors at 7 p.m., show at 8; 21-and-older; $20 at eventbrite.com). Featuring lead singer Arrow de Wilde, guitarist Henri Cash, bassist Tim Franco, drummer Seth Carolina, and pedal steel/guitar player Bill Cash, they’re touring in support of their third album, She Said.

Rod & Hammer Rock

Country troubadour Colby Acuff plays a SLO Brew Live show at Rod & Hammer Rock this Thursday, May 30 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18 and older; $20 at ticketweb.com). Expect

honest, down to earth, country music. Also this week at Rod & Hammer Rock, experience Aurora’s Light: A Lucidity Pre-Party with EDM artists such as Tropo, Elysian Moon, Luna Jay, and others on Thursday, June 6 (doors at 7 p.m.; 21-andolder; $20 at ticketweb.com). Headliner Tropo features violinist Tyson Leonard, who’s also part of the Elysian Moon, a cello and violin duo delivering dreamy electronic and hypnotic house music.

GOLDEN Bluegrass firebrand Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway plays June 14 , opening night of the three-day Live Oak Music Festival at El Chorro Regional Park.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE

DIZZYING (((folkYEAH!))) brings psyche rockers Wand to The Siren on May 31 . They’re touring in support of their new album, Vertigo

COURTESY PHOTO BY ASAL SHAHINDOUST

DOUBLE DUTY Violinist Tyson Leonard performs at Rod & Hammer Rock as Tropo and with his duo Elysian Moon on June 6 , as part of Aurora’s Light: A Lucidity Pre-Party.

PHOTO COURTESY OF TYSON LEONARD

CANADA’S FINEST Juno Award-winner acoustic roots act The Bills plays the very last SLOfolks concert on June 1 , at Castoro Cellars.

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The Clark Center

What’s your favorite Rod Stewart song? “Forever Young”? “The First Cut Is the Deepest”? “Hot Legs”? “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy”? Hear your favorites when Never a Dull Moment: A Tribute to Rod Stewart comes to the Clark Center on Friday, May 31 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $30 to $45 at clarkcenter.org).

This tribute sextet is fronted by Stewart Sher, who according to the band’s bio has “a powerful voice that captures all the subtle nuance of Rod Stewart himself.”

The concert begins with Rod’s early years with Jeff Beck and the Faces and progresses through his solo career.

Cal Poly

If you’ve never heard the Forbes Organ, you’ll have a chance this Friday, May 31, when renowned traditional organist Alcée Chriss III plays the next Forbes Organ Series concert in Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $35 at pacslo.org).

This is a magnificent pipe organ, the type and scale of which fills cathedrals and grand concert halls. Technically, it’s a Fisk Opus 129 organ, but it’s called the Forbes Organ because generous benefactors Bert and Candace Forbes funded the instrument, which consists of 2,767 pipes. Chriss is the subject of the PBS documentary Pipe Dreams (2019) and winner of multiple prestigious organ competitions. You’ll feel this instrument fill your entire being.

Also this week at the PAC, see Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble on Saturday, June 1 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $15 and $20 general, $10 students at the Cal Poly ticket office or (805) 756-4849).

“This show will continue the exploration of additive and especially long metric modes that have become a concert theme this academic year,” Arab Music Ensemble Director Ken Habib said. “In terms of the organization of time that is inherent to

music making and often involves patterns of two or three beats, the pieces on this program will feature 10, 13 and as many as 24 beats per measure.”

Expect to hear works celebrated across Arab society. You’ll also hear popular songs from Egypt, Greece, Iraq, and Romania.

The Cal Poly Wind Bands’ spring concert and season finale will be in the PAC on Sunday, June 2 (3 p.m.; all ages; $15 and $20 general, $10 students at the Cal Poly ticket office or (805) 756-4849). Titled All Hail, Green and Gold!, the concert will also see the return of the Alumni Symphonic Band

“We are delighted to welcome back our band alumni onstage, some dating back to the 1950s,” Director of Bands Christopher J. Woodruff said. “The last time we gathered like this was in 2016 to celebrate the bands’ centennial.”

More music …

Sound out!

The SLO County Jazz Federation presents its 39th Annual Jazz Piano Showcase on Sunday, June 2, in SLO’s Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church (doors at 3:30 p.m., show at 4; all ages; $40 general admission, $30 for Jazz Fed members, $10 for students at my805tix.com). “The concert will feature some of the best pianists in the area: Jim Barnett, Mark Bocchicchio, George Garcia, Bob Harway, Marshall Otwell, and Madison Scott accompanied by Dylan Johnson on bass and Darrell Voss on drums,” the Jazz Fed announced. “Proceeds are a major fundraiser for the Jazz Federation’s annual student scholarships. (Doors at 3:30 p.m., show at 4; all ages; $40 general.)

The D.O.M. Jazz Quintet plays Madonna Inn this Wednesday, June 5 (6 to 8 p.m.; all ages; free). The group of players are from the SLO High School Honors Jazz Band, and they’ve been gigging around at places such as AMSTRDM Coffee House in Paso on Fridays and the Blue Moon Over Avila restaurant Tuesdays, polishing their chops.

“These boys are charismatic old souls and truly honor wonderful classic jazz,” jazz singer Genéte M. Bowen said.

Don’t be a drag … be a queen!

Central Coast Pride and the Fremont Theater present two days of fun when Rise Up—A Drag & Burlesque Pride Show comes to Downtown SLO on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1 (doors at 6 p.m., show at 7; 18 and older; $29 to $100 at prekindle.com).

“Witness the dazzling art of burlesque alongside the fierce and fabulous world of drag!” organizers announced. “Our performers will tantalize and titillate with show-stopping costumes, electrifying performances, and enough attitude to fill the room. It’s a night you won’t forget! So, grab your friends, dust off your best outfit, and get ready to be wowed!” ∆

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

PIPE DREAM On May 31 , see renowned traditional organist Alcée Chriss III when he plays the next Forbes Organ Series concert in Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CAL POLY ARTS

YOUNG JAZZ LIONS The D.O.M. Jazz Quintet, comprised of players from the SLO High School Honors Jazz Band, plays Madonna Inn on June 5

COURTESY PHOTO BY JEFF BOWEN

Flavor

Masters of mixology

Yes Cocktail Co. of Paso is making a splash in the beverage industry with awards, expansion, and more

For Yes Cocktail Co. founders and theater buffs Lauren Butler and Brandon Alpert, the path to success boils down to saying yes, which also happens to be the first rule of improvisational acting.

Their life’s motto has served them well as they round the corner on their first decade creating all-natural mixers and syrups, sold worldwide at more than 3,000 retail outlets, including their bottle shop and tasting room in Paso Robles.

Among their numerous accolades to date are multiple nods for America’s 10 best mixers by USA Today, recognition for best mocktail gift set by Oprah Daily, and product features in a slew of national publications.

This year, however, is proving to be their most successful yet, with dual awards from the Good Food Foundation; new releases, including its first nonalcoholic spirit; and expansion of its Paso facility.

Most exciting of all, however, is the impending birth of Baby Alpert, adding “new glassware to (their) bar cart,” and establishing Yes Cocktail Co., or YCC, as an official mom-and-pop business, the married couple said.

Butler, originally from New York, and Alpert, a California native, are actors, directors, and theater educators with respective degrees from the University of Central Florida and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles.

“We moved to the Central Coast in 2015 following an international theater tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre as actordirectors,” Alpert said. “That tour took us to nearly all 50 states, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.”

During their travels, “they made it a personal mission to enjoy the world’s best bars and cocktails,” according to their website. “The pair was always thirsty for a bit of the local flavor, from bourbon in Kentucky to aquavit in Denmark.”

When they returned from their journey, they were disappointed to find that it was difficult to craft quality libations at home. Most mixers and bar syrups they purchased were full of artificial ingredients, preservatives, and high-fructose corn syrup.

The couple embarked on a new professional journey, with the goal to create bar products made of natural fruit, herbs, spices, and botanicals.

YCC currently offers mixers, syrups, bitters, bitters-infused sugar cubes, and more. The bitters are made in collaboration with KROBAR Distillery in San Luis Obispo.

The company’s Charred Oak and Maple Syrup and Cucumber Jalapeño Cocktail Mixer won their categories in the 2024 Good Food Awards. YCC was one of only two SLO County businesses to earn the honor, the other being SLO’s Two Broads Ciderworks and its I Feel Pretty wine and cider hybrid.

The San Francisco-based Good Food Foundation recognizes exceptional food and drink crafters in 18 categories from across the country. Finalists from more

Lift your spirits

Yes Cocktail Co., located at 2915 Union Road in Paso Robles, is open Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit yescocktailco.com and follow the company on Instagram and Facebook @yescocktailco.

than 2,000 entries undergo a blind tasting and sustainability vetting.

“We are so thrilled to have won the award,” Alpert said. “The competition is extremely stiff, with thousands of yearly entrants. To win two awards is even more special. We’ve always known our products are of the highest quality, but to be recognized for both our taste and way of doing business is really awesome for our small team [of] only four full-time employees, including us.”

The team is also pouring their hearts into the seasonal return of Key Lime Sour Cocktail Mixer and Prickly Pear Syrup, and the inaugural release of Pineapple Mojito, “a brand new tropical and herbaceous mixer perfect for hot summer days,” Alpert said.

The couple also just launched Amarø, an alternative aperitif for YCC’s sober and sobercurious customers.

“This marks our debut as Paso Robles’ first nonalcoholic distillery,” Alpert said. “More items from our line of zero-proof liqueurs and spirits will be announced later this year.”

Capping the couple’s latest ventures is the soon-to-be-unveiled Union Road Collective.

“It’s a bar, food, and event space featuring session [low-alcohol] cocktails and zero-proof options [in partnership with] Colony Culture, Colony Mash Brewing, and Ulloa Cellars— some of our favorite local purveyors,” Alpert said. Ulloa’s wine-tasting room adjoins YCC. Guests will enjoy seating both indoors and on a large exterior space highlighted by artwork. The couple commissioned San Francisco’s Ayca Kilicoglu to create a huge mural fronting the collective. Kilicoglu is best known for designing the scarves worn by actress Ayo Edebiri in Hulu’s cooking drama The Bear

Reflecting on their swelling list of accomplishments, Butler said it’s all about “showing up, working hard, and truly caring about what we do.”

LIQUID IMPROV Lauren Butler and Brandon Alpert of Atascadero are the masterminds behind Yes Cocktail Co. in Paso Robles. Their bottle shop, tasting room, and future bar and restaurant will be part of the new Union Road Collective.

PHOTO BY CHERISH WHYTE

“I believe success is where preparation meets opportunity,” she continued. “We were fortunate to have built our business at a time when home mixology was a rapidly growing

market with very few players in the game.

“Add to that a global pandemic—with millions drinking at home—and our opportunity found us. We had a product ready for market and a captive audience.

“In the theater, it’s taught that 80 percent of success is simply showing up. Since the beginning, we’ve shown up every day, and in the early years we showed up nearly every waking minute. But because of all the time we spent, we learned to do a lot of things. In fact, we do it all ourselves: recipe development, sourcing of materials, design, manufacturing, marketing, and shipping.

“Learning all these skills from the ground up has not just saved us money,” Butler continued, “it has made us capable of running all facets of our business and able to hire and train an awesome team. Having the skills means we can ensure Yes Cocktail Co. is always running at the highest standards.

“And last, but not least, we care. We truly love what we do and believe there is value in making the best product possible. We don’t cut corners or cheap out on ingredients.”

Butler added that she is excited to focus on growing both her family and YCC for the foreseeable future.

“We plan to continue to nurture our incredible team and, hopefully, add a few more members,” she said. “It is absolutely living a dream to have built and run a business that brings so much joy to its customers.” ∆

This summer Flavor Writer Cherish Whyte will be sipping sparkling water (or wine) with a dash of Key Lime Sour at cwhyte@ newtimesslo.com.

BRIGHT AND BITTER The introduction of alcohol-free Amarø to Yes Cocktail’s repertoire in May marks its entry into the zero-alcohol spirits market. Try the Italian aperitif alternative as is, with a splash of soda water, or add sparkling wine for a low-alcohol

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NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: June 26, 2024, Time: 9:30 am, P2, in person or by Zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. 901 Park St., Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: May 6, 2024. /s/: MC Kelly, Judge of the Superior Court May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2024.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-0832 (04/12/2023)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as OSOS OATS, LOS OSOS OATS, THE BEAR’S OATS, 1245 Green Oaks Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Joann Marie Anderson (1245 Green Oaks Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joann Marie Anderson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04/12/24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Tujillo, Deputy. Exp. 04/12/29. May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-0834 (04/08/2024)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as PERENNIAL TREE, SOLID OAK TREE MANAGEMENT, 535 Southland Street, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Perennial Capital LLC (379 Corbett Canyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420) State of California. This business is conducted by Logan Wais, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Luis Obispo on 04-1524. 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. 04-15-29. May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-0873 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as CHRONIC CELLARS, 2025 Nacimiento Lake Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Winery Exchange, Inc. (4 Hamilton Landing, Ste 110, Novato, CA 94949). State of California. This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Winery Exchange, Inc., Oliver ColvinPresident, CEO & Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-18-24 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 04-18-29. May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-0890 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST BEACH PARTY VIBES, 420 Branch St #A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Felicia R Condley (PO Box 16133, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-19-24. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0419-29. May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-0899 (08/01/2016)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as RAYO TRANSFERS, 426 N. Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46516. Elkhart County. InterCambio Express, Inc. (426 N. Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516). State of Indiana. This business is conducted by A Indiana Corporation /s/InterCambio Express, Inc., Jose Cilento, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-23-24 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 04-23-29. May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024.

NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER AND INTENT TO SELL TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY (Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3361, 3362)

Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code sections 3691 and 3692.4, the following real properties will be subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell on July 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m., by operation of law. The parcels described below will have been tax-defaulted five or more years.

The Tax Collector’s Power to Sell will arise unless the property is either redeemed or an installment plan of redemption initiated, as provided by law, prior to close of business on the last business day of June. The right to an installment plan terminates on the last business day in June, and after that date the entire balance due must be paid in full to prevent sale of the property at public auction.

The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to the power to sell but terminates at close of business on the last business day prior to the date of the sale by the Tax Collector.

All information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan of redemption will, upon request, be furnished by James W. Hamilton, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector, 1055 Monterey St., Room D-290, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408. Telephone inquiries may be directed to (805) 781-5836. Information regarding current and prior year tax amounts can also be found on the Tax Collector’s website at: www.slocountytax.org.

PARCEL (ASSESSMENT) NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION

The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor's map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and to the individual parcel number on the map page or in the block. Assessment numbers beginning with “902” indicate a timeshare property.

The Assessor's parcel maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the Assessor's Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room D-360, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408 or online at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Assessor/Services/Assessment-Maps.aspx.

The amount to redeem, including all penalties and fees, as of June 2024, is shown opposite the assessment number and next to the name of the assessee. These Properties were Declared to be Tax-Defaulted in the Year 2019 for the

Situs Address Ceralde Isadora G 083-021-06413680 Camarillo Rd CAVAWadhams Leora M Tre

in the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Assessee Property Address Assessment Number

021-171-0021478 L St SMIG Dominguez Hugo L 023-222-0622760 Trenton Av CAMB Olden Dwight O Tre Etal 062-064-0162130 Wilmar Av OCNO Fernandez Gerard S

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ James W. Hamilton, CPA San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector Executed at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County on May 30, 2024 Published in New Times on May 30, June 6, and June 13, 2024

NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX DELINQUENCY AND IMPENDING DEFAULT

(Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3351and 3352)

I, James W. Hamilton, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector, State of California, certify as follows: That at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2024, by operation of law, any real property (unless previously tax-defaulted and not redeemed) that have any delinquent taxes, assessments, or other charges levied for the Fiscal Year 20232024, and/or any delinquent supplemental taxes levied prior to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024, shall be declared tax -defaulted.

Unless the property is completely redeemed through payment of all unpaid amounts, together with penalties and fees prescribed by law or an installment plan is initiated and maintained; the property will become subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell after five years of tax-default and may be subsequently sold at a tax sale in satisfaction of the tax lien.

A detailed list of all of these properties remaining tax–defaulted at the close of business on July 1, 2027, and not redeemed prior to being submitted for publication, for which mailed notice of defaulted taxes was returned undeliverable, shall be published on or before September 8, 2027. On that date, all such property not redeemed will have been in a tax-defaulted status for over three years.

Information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan of redemption of tax-defaulted property will, upon request, be furnished by James W. Hamilton, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector, 1055 Monterey St., Room D-290, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408. Inquiries by phone may be directed to (805) 781-5831. Information regarding current and prior year tax amounts can be found on the Tax Collector’s website at: www.slocountytax.org.

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

/s/ James W. Hamilton, CPA

San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector

Executed at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County on May 30, 2024

Published in New Times on May 30, June 6, and June 13, 2024

INVITATION TO BID (SUB BIDS ONLY)

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: MAINO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED

PROJECT NAME: CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY SAN LUIS OBISPO

BUILDING 038 PRESCHOOL LEARNING CLASSROOM

PROJECT LOCATION: BLDG. 038 - CAL POLY STATE UNIVERSITY, SLO, CA 93407

PROJECT OWNER: TRUSTEES OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

ARCHITECT: HARRIS ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

BID DATE & TIME: THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024 @ 12:00 P.M.

PRE-BID SITE REVIEW: MANDATORY – THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024 @ 2:00 PM

ESTIMATE/BUDGET: $1,200,000

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 3 MONTHS

START DATE: JULY 8, 2024

COMPLETION: OCTOBER 11, 2024

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

SCOPE OF WORK:

This project involves demolition and abatement, new exterior site improvements, new interior cabinetry, new restrooms, new doors and hardware, new flooring and base, new ceramic tile, new storefront sliding glass doors and windows, new drywall and metal stud framing, acoustical ceilings, exterior fencing and exterior site concrete, HVAC modifications, electrical and data / telecom, minor wood framing.

The University will be performing the following trades: Painting 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.

May 30, 2024

ORDINANCE NO. 1735 (2024 SERIES)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 52 (PARKING METERS AND PARKING PAYMENT CENTERS), OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE MODIFYING HOURLY PARKING RATES ON-STREET AND IN SURFACE PARKING LOTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Special Meeting of May 14, 2024, introduced the abovetitled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Shoresman, second by Council Member Marx, and on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease NOES: None

ABSENT:Mayor Stewart Ordinance No. 1735 (2024 Series): This is a City Ordinance to amend Title 10 (Vehicles & Traffic), Chapter 52 (Parking Meters & Parking Payment Centers), of the Municipal Code to remove the parking rate increase planned for July 1, 2025, and reduce on-street and surface lot parking rates with a reduction of on-street hourly rates from $4 to $2.75 for the core zone, and from $3 to $2.25 for the fringe areas. The proposed ordinance also removes tier-based parking rates, consistent with recommendations from the 2024 Parking Rate Study. A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection as part of the published agenda packet for the June 4, 2024 Council Meeting, or you may call (805) 781-7114 for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the Ordinance at its Regular Meeting of June 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo.

Teresa Purrington

City Clerk

May 30, 2024

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings may be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:

• Review of a Conditional Use Permit to establish a fraternity for up to 24 residents, including a request to provide two (2) parking spaces in tandem on an existing driveway along East Foothill Boulevard. The project is exempt from environmental review under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines; Project Addresses: 1264 and 1264 ½ East Foothill Boulevard; 1241, 1243, 1249 and 1251 Monte Vista Place; Case #: USE-0331-2023; Zone: R-4; Lambda Chi Alpha, applicant

Contact Information: Hannah Hanh – (805) 781-7432 –hhanh@slocity.org

• Review of a proposed text amendment to Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the Municipal Code to add single-family and multi-family uses as conditionally allowed with approval of a Minor Use Permit in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) zone. The project is exempt from environmental review under Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines; Project Address: Citywide; Case #: CODE-0224-2024; City of San Luis Obispo, owner/applicant

Contact Information: Hannah Hanh – (805) 781-7432 –hhanh@slocity.org

The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action 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 Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Report(s) are typically available six days in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www.slocity.org/ government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and-minutes

Please call The Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report.

The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo. May 30, 2024

ORDINANCE NO. 1736 (2024 SERIES)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO PART 6 OF THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION CODE, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of May 21, 2024, introduced the above-titled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Francis, second by Council Member Marx, and on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Members Francis, Marx, and Shoresman

NOES: Mayor Stewart

RECUSED: Vice Mayor Pease

Ordinance No. 1736 (2024 Series): This is a City Ordinance to adopt local amendments to Part 6 (Energy) of the 2022 California Building Code via San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Chapter 15.04.065 “Amendments – Energy Standards.” The local amendments would require, upon a major addition and/or alteration of 500 or more square feet to a singlefamily residential building, increased energy efficiency standards for the building, and in some cases would require that buildings include outlets for future “zero emission” appliances. Compliance with the standards is based on a point system and can be attained through a combination of measures. The Ordinance contains exemptions for certain project types and for hardship/ infeasibility. The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the General Rule under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection as part of the published agenda packet for the June 4, 2024 Council Meeting, or you may call (805) 781-7114 for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the Ordinance at its Regular Meeting of June 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk May 30, 2024

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City.

1. 100 Madonna Rd. (Madonna Meadows) DIR-0177-2024; Request to host a special event showcasing Tesla and EV cars between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Saturday July 27, 2024 and Sunday July 28, 2024 at the Madonna Inn Meadows (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); C/OS-20 and C-T-S Zones; Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley, applicant. (Mallory Patino)

2. 453 Chorro St. HOME-0191-2024; Review of a homestay rental application to allow short-term rental (such as Airbnb) of 2 bedrooms within an owner-occupied residence (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-1 Zone; Manny Silva, applicant. (Mallory Patino)

3. 3700 block of Broad St. DIR-0203-2024; Request to perform night work for two consecutive nights between June 10, 2024 to June 13, 2024, from the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. to install new fiber cable and conduit via bore/trench along 300-feet of the 3700 block of Broad Street up to the intersection with Industrial Way (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); C-S-S Zone; Albert Borbon, applicant. (Mallory Patino)

4. 3291 Rockview Pl. DIR-0534-2023; An exception from the standard for the size of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), to allow an ADU of 1,198 square feet in area, where 1,000 square feet is the standard (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-2-S and C/OS-40 Zones; Andrew Goodwin, AIA, applicant. (Walter Oetzell)

5. 3281 Rockview Pl. DIR-0533-2023; An exception from the standard for the size of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), to allow an ADU of 1,198 square feet in area, where 1,000 square feet is the standard (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-2-S and C/OS-40 Zones; Andrew Goodwin, AIA, applicant. (Walter Oetzell)

6. 835 El Capitan Way. MOD-0230-2024; Review of a proposed modification to a previously approved 10-unit residential apartment building (ARCH-0472-2021) to modify the building entitlement from a 3-story to a 2-story building. The building height is proposed to be reduced from 35-feet to 26-feet, and the building square footage is proposed to be reduced from 12,872 to 7,565 square feet with 1-bedroom and studio units instead of 3-bedroom units. The project is categorically exempt from environment review (CEQA); C-S Zone; Quaglino Properties LLC, applicant. (Callie Taylor)

The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than June 10, 2024

The Director’s decision may be appealed, and must be filed with the appropriate appeal fee within 10 days of the Director’s action. For more information, contact the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, stop by Monday and Wednesday between 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., or call ( 805) 781-7170, weekdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 30, 2024

DATE: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING in-person and virtually at the time and place above to discuss the following projects:

1. Economic Development Incentives Program (Restaurant Loan Program). This Notice of Hearing and Report provides the details of the City’s established Low-Interest Restaurant Loan Program as an Economic Development subsidy under Govt. Code Section 53083. (CPP22-0074)

2. 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 attend in-person or virtually and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor or opposition to the above-proposed project. Individuals who wish to participate remotely may call (669) 900-6833 (Meeting ID: 889 2347 9018) to listen and provide public comment via phone or via the Zoom platform using the link posted on the Agenda page. Written comments are also accepted by the City Clerk, prior to the hearing at 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 or cityclerk@ atascadero.org and will be distributed to the City Council. Written public comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Written comments will not be read into the record. For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 805-461-5035.

DATED: May 24, 2024 S/ L Christensen, City Clerk

PUBLISH: May 30, 2024

CITY

OF ATASCADERO

2024 Measure F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project Project No. C2023R01

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The City of Atascadero will receive bids for the “2024 Measure F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project” at the Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA until June 20, 2024 at 1:30 P.M., when they will be publicly opened. Proposals received after said time will not be considered. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, bidder’s name, and address.

The Contractor must possess a valid  CLASS A CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE at the time of award. This project is subject to the payment of Prevailing Wages, therefore the Contractor shall pay all wages and penalties as required by applicable law.  Per SB 854 (Stat. 2014, Chapter 28), no contractor or subcontractor may work or be listed on a bid proposal unless registered with the DIR.  Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of Atascadero.

Bid packages will be available by May 20, 2024 to download for a fee of $22.00 on the City website, www.atascadero.org or at www.QuestCDN.com using project number eBid #9133855

Question may be directed to the City of Atascadero at (805) 470-3180 or  APerez@atascadero.org

Run Dates: May 30, 2024 and June 6, 2024

WHO:

San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission

WHEN:

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out the agenda placement call the Planning Department at 781-5600.)

WHAT:

Hearing to consider a request by the COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO to amend the County Inland and Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinances and the Local Coastal Plan to update the Flood Hazard Area Standards and associated definitions per updated flood hazard data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Countywide.

County File Number: LRP2024-00003

Assessor Parcel Number: Not applicable Supervisorial District: All Districts

Date Authorized: Not applicable

WHERE:

The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

A copy of the staff report will be available on the Planning Department website, www.sloplanning.org. You may contact Kylie Fonzi, 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 kfonzi@co.slo. ca.us.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:

Also to be considered is the environmental determination that the project is exempt under CEQA via the General Rule Exemption, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). A Notice of Exemption has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062 (ED24-074).

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

YSABEL EIGHMY, SECRETARY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

May 30, 2024

GROVER BEACH

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, on MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024 in City Hall, Council Chamber, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA to consider the following item:

SUBJECT:

CLOSEOUT OF STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT – The City Council will review the accomplishments under State CDBG Agreement 2020-CDBG12013 and will solicit citizen input regarding expenditures and accomplishments of the funding received under the contract.

A brief overview of the contract will be presented, along with key accomplishments that will be reported to the State.

Where You Come In:

The purpose of this public hearing is to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding the activities and funds that were utilized in the contract listed above. Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the item described in this notice or submit written comments to the City Clerk prior to the meeting by personal delivery or by mail to: City Clerk’s Office, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567.

The City promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate-income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap.

For More Information:

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the item described in this notice, please call the Community Development Department at (805) 473-4520 or send an email to comdev@groverbeach.org

The City Council may also discuss other hearings or items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and copies of the staff report on the above item will be available at the customer service counter at Grover Beach City Hall, as well as posted on the City website at www.groverbeach.org at least 72 hours before the meeting. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www.groverbeach.org. (Click on the icon “Government Access Local Channel 20” and then “Channel 20”.)

If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing (Govt. Code Sec. 65009).

/s/ Wendi Sims, City Clerk

SE NOTIFICA POR EL PRESENTE que el Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Grover Beach llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública a las 6:00 p.m., o poco después, el LUNES 10 DE JUNIO DE 2024 en el Ayuntamiento, Sala del Consejo, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA para considerar el siguiente asunto:

ASUNTO: CIERRE DE ACUERDO DE SUBVENCIÓN BLOQUE DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO DEL ESTADO (CDBG) – El Consejo Municipal revisará los logros bajo el Acuerdo CDBG del Estado 2020-CDBG-12013 y solicitará la opinión de los ciudadanos con respecto a los gastos y logros de los fondos recibidos bajo el contrato. Se presentará un breve resumen del contrato, junto con los logros que se informarán al Estado.

Su Participación: El propósito de esta audiencia pública es dar a los ciudadanos la oportunidad de proporcionar comentarios con respecto a las actividades y fondos que se utilizaron en el contrato mencionado anteriormente. Cualquier miembro del público puede aparecer en la reunión y proporcionar comentatios sobre el tema descrito en este aviso o enviar comentarios por escrito al Secretario de la Ciudad antes de la reunión por entrega personal o por correo a: City Clerk’s Office, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. Si necesita adaptaciones especiales para participar en la audiencia pública, comuníquese con la oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión llamando al (805) 473-4567.

La Ciudad promueve la vivienda justa y hace todos sus programas disponibles para familias de ingresos bajos y moderados, independientemente de la edad, raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, preferencia sexual, estado civil o discapacidad.

Para Más Información: Si tiene alguna pregunta o desea más información sobre el asunto descrito en este aviso, llame al Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario al (805) 473-4520 o envíe un correo electrónico a comdev@groverbeach.org.

El Consejo Municipal también puede discutir otras audiencias o asuntos de negocios en esta reunión. La agenda completa de la reunión y copias del informe del personal sobre el asunto anterior estarán disponibles en el mostrador de servicio al cliente en el Ayuntamiento de Grover Beach, así como publicadas en el sitio web de la Ciudad en www.groverbeach. org al menos 72 horas antes de la reunión. Las transmisiones en vivo de las reuniones del Consejo Municipal se pueden ver en el canal de televisión por cable 20, así como en Internet en www.groverbeach.org. (Haga clic en el icono “ Government Access Local Channel 20” y luego en “Channel 20”.)

Si impugna la naturaleza de la acción propuesta en el tribunal, puede estar limitado a plantear solo aquellos problemas que usted o alguien más haya planteado en la(s) Audiencia(s) Pública(s) descrita(s) en este aviso, o en correspondencia escrita entregada a la Ciudad en, o antes de, la Audiencia Pública (Código de Gobierno Sección 65009). /s/ Wendi Sims, secretaria de la ciudad May 30, 2024

RESOLUTION NO. 29-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE NORTH POINT NATURAL AREA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE “LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972” (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS SECTIONS 22500 ET SEQ.) FOR THE 2024/25 FISCAL YEAR

T H E C I T Y C O U N C I L

City of Morro Bay, California

WHEREAS all property owners of the original North Point subdivision requested the City of Morro Bay form a maintenance assessment district to fund the maintenance of the North Point Natural Area; and

WHEREAS the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Streets and Highways Code section 22500 (the “Act”) enables the City to form assessment districts for the purpose of maintaining public improvements; and

WHEREAS pursuant to Section 22623 of the Act, the City Engineer has filed in the Office of the City Clerk, and submitted for review to the City Council, a report entitled “Engineers Report North Point Natural Area Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment,” dated May 14, 2024, prepared in accordance with Article 4 of the Act, commencing with Section 22565 (the “Engineer’s Report”); and

WHEREAS pursuant to Section 22608.2 of the Act, the subdivider was required by City ordinance to install improvements for which an assessment district was required to assure continued and uninterrupted maintenance of the North Point Natural Area; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the intent of Article XIII, Section 4, of the California Constitution, the property owners have elected to form the North Point Natural Area Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay,

Section 1. The City Council approves the Engineer’s Report.

Section 2. It is the intent of the Council to order the annual levy and collection of assessments for the North Point Natural Area Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District generally located as shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto at a public hearing to be held at the Regular City Council meeting on June 25, 2024 at or about 5:30 p.m., at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.

Section 3. The improvements to be maintained at the North Point Natural Area are specified in the Engineer’s Report dated May 14, 2024 which is hereby approved.

Section 4. The assessment upon assessable lots within the district is proposed to total $5,645 or $564.50 per assessable parcel for fiscal year 2024/25.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting thereof held this 14th of May 2024 by the following vote:

AYES: Wixom, Barton, Edwards, Ford, Landrum NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAIN: None

RECUSE: None

/s/ Carla Wixom

Mayor, City of Morro Bay

ATTEST:

/s/ Dana Swanson

City Clerk, City of Morro Bay

Dated: May 23, 2024

Publish One Time – May 30, 2024

EXHIBIT A DISTRICT BOUNDARY DIAGRAM

The boundary diagram, tract map for the District have previously been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the Act and, by reference are hereby made part of this Report. The boundary diagram is available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk or the City Engineer during normal business hours. The following diagram provides an overview of the District.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 25215.6(b), Health and Safety Code Section 5473.1, and Chapter 3.22.010 of the San Luis Obispo County Code, by which charges may be collected on the general County tax bill, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, acting as the Governing Board of County Service Area Nos. 16 (Shandon), 23 (Santa Margarita), 7A (Oak Shores), and 18 (San Luis Obispo Country Club Estates) will hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, regarding the collection of annual levy water and sewer availability charges on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 tax roll. All hearing items are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. To determine the placement of this item on the agenda, please contact the County Administrative Office the Thursday afternoon before the scheduled hearing date.

The report describing the water and sewer availability charges proposed to be collected on the Fiscal Year 202425 tax roll is on file in the Office of the County Clerk and is available for public review.

Date: May 21, 2024

Matthew P. Pontes, County Administrative Officer & ExOfficio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Niki Martin, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors May 23 & 30, 2024

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR CLOISTERS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE “LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972” (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS SECTIONS 22500 ET.SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 T

City of Morro Bay, California

WHEREAS, all property owners of the original Cloisters subdivision requested the City of Morro Bay form a maintenance assessment district to fund the maintenance of the Cloisters Park and Open Space; and

WHEREAS, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code sections 22500 et. seq.) (the “Act”) enables the City to form assessment districts for the purpose of maintaining public improvements; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22623 of the Act, the City Engineer has filed in the Office of the City Clerk, and submitted for review to the City Council, a report entitled “CLOISTERS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2024/25 ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT,” dated May 14, 2024, prepared in accordance with Article 4 of the Act, commencing with Section 22565; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22608.2 of the Act, the subdivider was required by City Ordinance to install improvements for which an assessment district was required to assure continued and uninterrupted maintenance of the Cloisters Park and Open Space; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the intent of Article XIII, Section 4, of the California Constitution, the property owners have elected to form the Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay,

Section 1. The City Council approves the Engineer’s Report.

Section 2. It is the intent of the Council to order the annual levy and collection of assessments for the Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District at a public hearing to be held at the Regular City Council Meeting on June 25, 2024, at or about 5:30 p.m., at the Veterans Hall in Morro Bay.

Section 3. The improvements to be maintained at the Cloisters Park and Open Space are specified in the Engineer’s Report dated May 14, 2024, which is hereby approved.

Section 4. The assessment upon assessable lots within the district is proposed to total $148,944 or $1,241.20 per assessable parcel for Fiscal Year 2024/25.

Section 5. Staff is directed to continue the Major Maintenance/Capital Improvement Program that will address items requiring significant expenditures in future budget cycles with available capital fund balance until it is exhausted. Any projects identified with input from the community shall utilize surplus fund balance and shall be approved through the budget or budget amendment process by the City Council prior to implementation.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting held on this 14th day of May, 2024, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Wixom, Barton, Edwards, Ford, Landrum NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAIN: None

RECUSE: None

/s/ Carla Wixom

Mayor, City of Morro Bay

ATTEST: /s/ Dana Swanson City Clerk, City of Morro Bay

Dated: May 23, 2024 Publish One Time – May 30,

HVAC AIR HANDLER REPLACEMENT AT PARKING SERVICES, SPEC. NO. 2000075-07

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “HVAC AIR HANDLER REPLACEMENT AT PARKING SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO. 2000075-07” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, June 27th 2024, at 11:00 A.M., when they will be publicly opened.

Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number.

The Contractor must possess a valid Class C-20 or Class C-38 Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/ cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo.

Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org - Bid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Sandra Golonka, Project Manager, at 805781-7239 or sgolonka@slocity.org.

May 30, 2024

ROADWAY SEALING 2024, SPEC. NO. 2000615

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “ROADWAY SEALING 2024, Spec. No. 2000615” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024, at 11:00

A.M., when they will be publicly opened.

Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number.

The Contractor must possess a valid Class A or Class C-12 Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo.

Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.org - Bid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Nathan Garcia Nava, Project Manager, at 805-783-7865 or ngarcian@slocity.org. May 30, 2024

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is given that sealed bids will be

at the

(“Bid Deadline”), for the following

of the County Clerk-Recorder, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 before 3:00 p.m. on

project: PASO ROBLES CREEK BRIDGE AT JACK CREEK ROAD CONTRACT NO. 300556

Bids will be opened and declared by the County Clerk-Recorder at 3:15 p.m. on the bid opening date at a public meeting at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408.

Any bid received at the office of the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo at or after 3:00 p.m. on the date specified above will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. A bid received one second after 3:00 p.m. (i.e., after 3:00:00 p.m.) shall not be considered. Bids are required for the entire work described in the Contract Documents. The Bid package (also referred to herein as the “Contract Documents”) are posted on the County’s Purchasing website: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/GS/Purchasing/Current_Formal_Bids_and_Proposals.htm

Any changes, additions, or deletions to these Contract Documents will be in the form of written addenda issued by the County. Any addenda will be posted on the website. Prospective bidders must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information at up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the prescribed date/time for submittal of bids. The County is not responsible for the failure of any prospective bidder to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall become a part of this Bid.

All bidders are required to acknowledge and confirm receipt of every addendum in their bid proposal.

All bidder Requests for Information must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m., 5 business days prior to the bid opening date. Requests submitted after said date may not be considered. All questions pertaining to the content of this invitation to Bid must be made in writing through the Purchasing website. Questions and responses will be posted on the Purchasing website and can be viewed by accessing the Invitation to Bid located at the Purchasing website. The identity of the entity submitting the question will not be posted. The County reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of comments / questions that will be posted on the website. The bidder must have either a Class A license or a combination of Class C licenses that make up a majority of the work at the time the Contract is awarded (Public Contract Code section 3300). When the bidder holds a combination of Class C licenses, all work to be performed outside of the bidder’s license specialties, except work that is incidental or supplemental to the licenses of the bidder, shall be performed by licensed Subcontractors in compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with section 4100) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code) Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.1:

• A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in the Bid Proposal, subject to the requirements of Public Contract Code section 4104, or engage in the performance of this public works project, unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered Contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Business and Professions Code section 7029.1, Public Contract Code section 10164, or Public Contract Code section 20103.5, provided the Contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

• This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Bids must be submitted under sealed cover plainly marked as a bid and identified with the project number, the date and time for receipt of sealed bids, and the name of the bidder. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a bidder’s bond in favor of the County in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Bid.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by County to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the County to make payment of retention to an escrow agent. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the County with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Contract Price.

Pursuant to Labor Code section 1770 et seq., the Contractor and all Subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor, and the debarment of Contractors and Subcontractors. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Copies are available at the at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD.

Notice of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements

Bidders must take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunity to participate in the Contract (49 CFR 26). It is the policy of the County of San Luis Obispo to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The County encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership.

The County hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any agreement entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in consideration for an award.

The contractor, subrecipient, or subcontractor shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have the opportunity to participate in this contract.

The DBE goal is 18 percent.

Notice of Davis-Bacon Requirements Federal funds are being used on this project, and therefore, the Davis-Bacon Act (2 CFR 200 Appendix II(D) and 29 CFR 5) apply. The Federal minimum wage rates for this project as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor are set forth in the Appendices. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the prevailing wage rates determined to be applicable to this contract by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and Subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate.

Title VI Solicitation Notice

The County of San Luis Obispo, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and related regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that all disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded a full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity

aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

A Goals for minority participation for each trade: 24.6% B. Goals for female participation in each trade: 6.9% These goals are applicable to all the Contractor’s construction work

also is subject to the goals for both its federally involved and nonfederally involved construction. The Contractor’s compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60-4.3(a), and its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor’s goals shall be a violation of the contract, the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

3. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs within 10 working days of award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the name, address, and telephone number of the Subcontractor; employer identification number of the Subcontractor; estimated dollar amount of the Subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the Subcontract; and the geographical area in which the Subcontract is to be performed.

4. As used in this Notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is San Luis Obispo County, California. Notice of Federal Trainee Program As part of the Contractor’s equal employment affirmative action program, the Contractor is to provide on-the-job training to develop full journeyman in types of trades or job classifications involved in the Contract. The number of trainees or apprentices is 3. Notice of Requirements of Federal Fair Labor Standards Act All contracts and subcontracts that result from this Notice to Bidders incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR 201, the

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

Homework: What would you most like help with? Ask for it very directly. Newsletter.freewillastrology.com

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): Welcome to the future of your education, Aries! Here are actions you can take to ensure you are exposed to all the lush lessons you need and deserve in the coming months. 1. Identify three subjects you would be excited to learn more about. 2. Shed dogmas and fixed theories that interfere with your receptivity to new information. 3. Vow to be alert for new guides or mentors. 4. Formulate a three-year plan to get the training and teachings you need most. 5. Be avidly curious.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Poet Emily Dickinson was skillful at invoking and managing deep feelings. One scholar described her emotions as being profoundly erotic, outlandish, sensuous, flagrant, and nuanced. Another scholar said she needed and sought regular doses of ecstasy. Yet even she, maestro of passions, got overwhelmed. In one poem, she wondered “Why Floods be served to us in Bowls?” I suspect you may be having a similar experience, Taurus. It’s fun, though sometimes a bit too much. The good news is that metaphorically speaking, you will soon be in possession of a voluminous new bowl that can accommodate the floods.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): All of us periodically enjoy phases I call “Freedom from Cosmic Compulsion.” During these times, the Fates have a reduced power to shape our destinies. Our willpower has more spaciousness to work with. Our intentions get less resistance from karmic pressures that at other times might narrow our options. As I meditated on you, dear Gemini, I realized you are now in a phase of Freedom from Cosmic Compulsion. I also saw that you will have more of these phases than anyone else during the next 11 months. It might be time for you to get a “LIBERATION” tattoo or an equivalent new accessory.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Bold predictions: 1. Whatever treasure you have lost or are losing will ultimately be reborn in a beautiful form. 2. Any purposeful surrender you make will hone your understanding of exactly what your soul needs next to thrive. 3. A helpful influence may fade away, but its disappearance will clear the path for new helpful influences that serve your future in ways you can’t imagine yet. 4. Wandering around without a precise sense of where you’re going will arouse a robust new understanding of what home means to you.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Denmark’s King Canute IV (1042-1086) wasn’t bashful about asserting his power. He claimed ownership of all the land. He insisted on the right to inherit the possessions of all foreigners and people without families. Goods from shipwrecks were automatically his property. But once, his efforts to extend his authority failed. He had his servants move his throne to a beach as the tide came in. Seated and facing the North Sea, he commanded, “Halt your advance!” The surf did not obey. “You must surrender to my superior will!” he exclaimed, but the waters did not recede. Soon, his throne was engulfed by water. Humbled, Canute departed. I bring this up not to discourage you, Leo. I believe you can and should expand your influence and clout in the coming weeks. Just be sure you know when to stop.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo-born Irène Joliot-Curie craved more attention than she got from her mother, Marie Curie. Mom was zealously devoted to her career as a chemist and physicist, which is one reason why she won Nobel Prizes in both fields. But she didn’t spend sufficient time with her daughter. Fortunately, Irène’s grandfather Eugène became his granddaughter’s best friend and teacher. With his encouragement, she grew into a formidable scientist and eventually won a Nobel Prize in chemistry herself. Even if you’re not a kid, Virgo, I suspect there may be a mentor and guide akin to Eugène in your future. Go looking! To expedite the process, define what activity or skill you want help in developing.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I have a fantasy that sometime in the coming months, you will slip away to a sanctuary in a pastoral paradise. There you will enjoy long hikes and immerse yourself in healing music and savor books you’ve been wanting to read. Maybe you will write your memoirs or compose deep messages to dear old friends. Here’s the title of what I hope will be a future chapter of your life story: “A Thrillingly Relaxing Getaway.” Have you been envisioning an adventure like this, Libra? Or is your imagination more inclined to yearn for a trip to an exciting city where you will exult in high culture? I like that alternative, too. Maybe you will consider doing both.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An Instagrammer named sketchesbyboze advises us, “Re-enchant your life by making the mundane exciting. You are not ‘going to the drugstore.’ You are visiting the apothecary to buy potions. You are not ‘running an errand.’ You are undertaking an unpredictable adventure. You are not ‘feeding the birds.’ You are making an alliance with the crow queen.” I endorse this counsel for your use, Scorpio. You now have the right and duty to infuse your daily rhythm with magic and fantasy. To attract life’s best blessings, you should be epic and majestic. Treat your life as a mythic quest.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I invite you to invite new muses into your life in the coming months. Give them auditions. Interview them. Figure out which are most likely to boost your creativity, stimulate your imagination, and rouse your inspiration in every area of your life, not just your art form. Tell them you’re ready to deal with unpredictable departures from the routine as long as these alternate paths lead to rich teachings. And what form might these muses take? Could be actual humans. Could be animals or spirits. Might be ancestral voices, exciting teachings, or pilgrimages to sacred sanctuaries. Expand your concept of what a muse might be so you can get as much muse-like input as possible.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Japanese have a word for a problem that plagues other countries as well as theirs: karoshi, or death from working too hard and too much. No matter how high-minded our motivations might be, no matter how interesting our jobs are, most of us cannot safely devote long hours to intense labor week after week, month after month. It’s too stressful on the mind and body. I will ask you to monitor yourself for such proclivities in the coming months. You can accomplish wonders as long as you work diligently but don’t overwork. (PS: You won’t literally expire if you relentlessly push yourself with nonstop hard exertion, but you will risk compromising your mental health. So don’t do it!)

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Typically, human fertility is strongest when the temperature is 64 degrees Fahrenheit. But I suspect you will be an exception to the rule in the coming months. Whether it’s 10 below or 90 in the shade, your fertility will be extra robust—literally as well as psychologically and spiritually. If you are a heterosexual who would rather make great art or business than new babies, be very attentive to your birth control measures. No matter what your gender or sexual preference is, I advise you to formulate very clear intentions about how you want to direct all that lush fecundity. Identify which creative outlets are most likely to serve your longterm health and happiness.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): Here’s a key assignment in the coming months: Enjoy fantasizing about your dream home. Imagine the comfortable sanctuary that would inspire you to feel utterly at home in your body, your life, and the world. Even if you can’t afford to buy this ultimate haven, you will benefit from visualizing it. As you do, your subconscious mind will suggest ways you can enhance your security and stability. You may also attract influences and resources that will eventually help you live in your dream home. ∆

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