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Supervisors approve $3 million for homeless services

he San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors earmarked more than $3 million in state funding to alleviate homelessness and make a plan to plug existing funding gaps in the future. The money comes from Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. At their Aug. 4 meeting, while supervisors agreed on allocating that money, they noted that the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) didn’t recommend funding for one set of services. “I was advised that the prevention part of homelessness, the distribution of HHAP funds for prevention [and shelter diversion], was pulled because of questions about how it was being distributed geographically to address the need,” 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson said. The board’s deliberation was based on HSOC’s approval of how the Round 5 funding should be distributed among service providers across the county. Ten percent of the total was for prevention and shelter diversion. According to the county staff report, HSOC didn’t approve funding those services because council members were concerned that the allocations didn’t “sufficiently reflect the needs” of SLO County’s central region, meaning the city of SLO and its surroundings. HSOC set funding recommendations using a scoring model based on criteria like the number of clients served, percentage of people exiting to positive housing destinations, and housing retention rate. Service providers in SLO and central SLO County underperformed by those standards. “Some applications scored lower than others based on criteria that were established at the direction of the board and developed by HSOC and its committees,” 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding told New Times. “I think it is appropriate to step back and evaluate any new criteria to make sure they are actually advancing the goals we established. That is not a failure of the process; it is part of the process of implementing, evaluating, and strengthening our approach.” Paulding, who serves on HSOC, said that going forward, an HSOC ad hoc committee will discuss whether individual nonprofits should provide

Cambria fire engine purchase moves forward with federal funding

Last year, Cambria secured nearly $1 million in federal funding to replace one of its aging fire engines. Now, the Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) has purchased the roughly $1.17 million replacement, but firefighters could wait up to five years for it to arrive. U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Monterey) visited Cambria on Aug. 6 to highlight the $935,000 in federal Community Project Funding secured for the Cambria Fire Department. The money supports the purchase of a new Type 1 fire engine and equipment including extrication tools, self-contained breathing apparatus units, hoses, and radios. “As the threat of devastating wildfires grows throughout the region, communities like Cambria must be prepared at all times of the year,” Panetta said in an Aug. 6 statement. “The least that the

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TIME TO EVALUATE Fourth District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding said that HSOC will need to consider servicedelivery options for the homeless—whether a countywide referral model works or a more localized one.

prevention and rapid rehousing services in their respective areas, or if there’s value in a countywide model where one provider coordinates services through referrals. The ad hoc committee also plans to discuss the possibility of equally distributing funding among service providers, which was brought up by SLO Housing Coordinator David Amini with the city’s Housing and Homelessness Team. During public comment, Amini told supervisors that the Community Action Partnership of SLO County (CAPSLO) is set to receive the lowest amount of funding for rapid rehousing, compared to others. The staff report showed that Transitions-Mental Health Association also requested $75,000 for rapid rehousing, but HSOC didn’t recommend the award because performance data on that service wasn’t available. “Despite serving the highest number of clients in the mid-county region, which is the most populous, CAPSLO is being recommended for the lowest HHAP [rounds] 5 and 6 award for rapid rehousing with an award of $73,166 compared to $162,000 for 5Cities [Homeless Coalition] and $87,000 for ECHO [El Camino Homeless Organization],” Amini said.

He added that the city advocated for balancing the recommendations by shifting at least around $14,000 from 5Cities to CAPSLO, leaving ECHO’s amount the same and 5Cities continuing to have the highest funding. County Deputy Director of Homeless Services Division Linda Belch told supervisors that service providers had also expressed concern about funding not being equally distributed during Rounds 3 and 4 of HHAP funding. Despite less funding, she clarified, those groups reported they could continue providing services. “We regularly and routinely asked, ‘Are you having a difficulty accessing services? Any difficulty in sharing those resources?” Belch said. “We were consistently told there were no barriers to that,” she said. HSOC will deliberate how to award the prevention funding at its Aug. 19 meeting. The county received more than $7 million in HHAP funding across the fifth and sixth rounds. Supervisors were scheduled to decide how to distribute Round 6 HHAP money, too, but paused. HSOC now has around 90 days to meet and refine the plan for that funding. ∆ —Bulbul Rajagopal

federal government can do is ensure that our dedicated and devoted firefighters have the dependable, state-of-the-art equipment to respond quickly, operate safely, and stay ahead of danger.” The purchase comes after both of Cambria Fire’s Type 1 engines, purchased in 2006 and 2017, experienced simultaneous mechanical failures in 2024. The district spent roughly $60,000 on repairs and briefly borrowed an engine from Paso Robles Fire Department to maintain emergency response capabilities. The breakdown exposed a particular vulnerability for Cambria, where approximately 5,500 residents live in a high fire hazard community with limited evacuation routes. Cambria Fire is also the sole emergency services provider within the district and provides automatic and mutual aid to neighboring North Coast communities, including San Simeon. CCSD General Manager Matthew McElhenie told New Times that the federal funding means the district can address that vulnerability without

putting the full cost of the replacement on local ratepayers. The $935,000 federal contribution will cover roughly 80 percent of the new engine’s $1.17 million cost. The additional funds came from an anonymous donor through the Cambria Fire Safe Focus Group, according to McElhenie. Without outside funding, McElhenie said, a purchase of that size would require years of financial planning and compete with other infrastructure and public safety needs. “That investment allows the district to modernize an essential piece of emergency response equipment while preserving limited local resources for other community needs,” he said. Though it’s been purchased, the engine won’t be rolling into Cambria anytime soon. “The district has completed the purchase of the engine, and we are currently anticipating delivery in three to five years,” McElhenie said. NEWS continued page 6

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Once delivered, the engine will become a front-line apparatus for a department that responds to several types of emergencies. “For Cambria, this is ultimately about reliability and public safety,” McElhenie said. “Our firefighters need dependable equipment to respond to structure fires, wildland-urban interface incidents, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and other calls for service.” The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Community Facilities Program and was included in a recent federal appropriations package. Panetta secured $2.6 million in fiscal year 2026 Community Project Funding for projects across northern San Luis Obispo County. “For smaller rural communities, partnerships like this can make the difference between deferring a critical public safety investment and being able to move it forward,” McElhenie said. —Chloë Hodge

Nipomo mobile home park owner asks court to review county’s rent increase rejections

The owner of Buena Vista Mobile Home Park in Nipomo isn’t ready to back down despite the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors and the Mobilehome Rent Review Board twice rejecting its rent increase requests. On July 31, Buena Vista Mobile Home Park LLC filed a petition with the SLO Superior Court asking it to command the supervisors and the rent review board to set aside its rejections. The petition takes issue with the way the boards interpreted the county’s mobile home rent stabilization ordinance and could affect dozens of tenants living at the mobile home park who were named as parties in interest. “The [rent review board] further found that the proposed monthly rent increase of $99.53 per space, averaging approximately 22.2 percent, conflicted with the ordinance’s purpose of protecting tenants from unreasonable rent increases,” the petition said. “The [review board] further concluded that, because the application lacked a valid hardship basis and proposed a rent increase of significant magnitude without tenant majority approval or incurred qualifying costs, the application failed to satisfy the standards of the ordinance.”

Nick Ubaldi signed the petition verifying it. The rent increase requests came from He previously told New Times that Harmony mobile home park management company doesn’t own any mobile home parks and Harmony Communities. The review board is a third-party property management and the supervisors shot down the first company hired by his family to handle daily request in 2025. The review board turned down the second operations. “A judicial declaration concerning the request in January 2026, leading to Stocktonbased Buena Vista LLC’s appeal to the Board proper interpretation of the ordinance will of Supervisors. Supervisors upheld the review resolve the parties’ present controversy and guide respondents [county officials] in the board’s rejection in May. performance of their duties,” the petition Like Buena Vista’s original argument before county officials, its petition challenges said. —Bulbul Rajagopal how the county applied its 40-year-old mobile home rent stabilization ordinance Cannabis tax increase called Title 25. That ordinance allows mobile home relief comes after summer park owners to increase rents to an annual increase inflation adjustment up to 60 percent of the San Luis Obispo County cannabis consumer price index for that year. Title 25 cultivators will see their tax rate drop back to also provides park owners with a hardship 6 percent this fall after operators told county option, though it’s limited to justifying supervisors that an automatic increase to 8 extraordinary expenses or unavoidable cost percent is putting additional pressure on an increases that block a fair return on the park. already struggling industry. Buena Vista’s petition claims the ordinance The San Luis Obispo County Board of “contemplated” that the annual increase Supervisors adopted an ordinance on Aug. capped by the consumer price index may not 4 reducing the Cannabis Business Tax for be enough to produce a fair return. businesses operating in unincorporated areas Buena Vista LLC bought the park in 2011, of the county. The change takes effect Oct. 1. according to the petition, and has allegedly Until then, cannabis businesses must experienced a drop in net operating income continue paying the 8 percent rate that since 2012. automatically took effect July 1, meaning “Despite taking the maximum annual rent transactions in August and September increases permitted by [the ordinance], the remain subject to the higher rate. park’s operating results reflected a sustained The automatic increase stems from erosion of net operating income when Measure B-18, approved by county voters measured against inflation,” the petition in 2018. The measure established the tax said. “Based on the financial information at 4 percent of gross receipts and set it to submitted with the [rent automatically increase by increase] application, the 2 percentage points each park’s 2024 net operating July beginning in 2020 until Send any news income was lower than its reaching a maximum of 10 or story tips to percent, unless supervisors 2012 net operating income news@newtimesslo.com. intervene. even before accounting for “The voters approved this the additional erosion in 4-to-10-percent range and purchasing power caused your board has the discretion granted by the by inflation.” voters to adjust that rate within that 4-to-10Previously, county Deputy Auditorpercent rate,” Justin Cooley with the county Controller Michael Stevens told supervisors Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector’s that the LLC believed the county Office told supervisors. misrepresented the ordinance, claiming it Changing that automatic structure prevented additional inflation adjustments permanently would require another vote of under hardship. the public, Cooley said. Multiple inflation adjustments aren’t Supervisors have intervened before. After authorized in the ordinance, and adding an the tax reached 8 percent in fiscal year increase inside the hardship provision could result in two inflation adjustments instead of 2022-23, the board reduced it to 6 percent for 2023-24. In June 2024, supervisors again one, Stevens explained. acted before the July 1 increase, keeping the County Counsel Jon Ansolabehere rate at 6 percent. declined to comment on the petition. This year, the board didn’t act before the Harmony Communities spokesperson

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new fiscal year began, creating complications for both cannabis operators and the county budget. Operators must pay the higher tax through September, while the county had already built its 2026-27 budget around the 8 percent rate. Cooley said county staff are instructed not to assume future board action when preparing the budget and estimated that every 1 percentage point change in the cannabis tax represents approximately $100,000 in county revenue. Fifth District Supervisor Heather Moreno said the timing of it was her primary concern. “My problem with it this year is that because we didn’t plan for it ahead of time, that money has been budgeted,” Moreno said. “And so now we have to take that money out of the budget and figure out a way to fill that gap.” Third District Supervisor Dawn OrtizLegg said the county should address the tax earlier in the budget process, particularly as local operators compete with cannabis businesses in neighboring jurisdictions with lower tax rates. Today, Cooley estimates that the county has about 22 business licenses representing roughly 17 or 18 distinct operators. For local cannabis cultivator Justin Carlson, the industry’s current size and economic challenges are reasons to look beyond another temporary tax reduction. “Every year we find ourselves back in this room asking for the board to keep the taxes at 6 percent,” Carlson told the board during public comment. “The uncertainty makes it difficult for businesses to plan, invest, hire employees, and make long term decisions.” Carlson urged supervisors to undertake a broader review of the county’s cannabis ordinance, including its tax structure and annual business license fees, arguing that regulations adopted during the early years of legalization no longer reflect the realities of today’s industry. Fourth District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding asked the Auditor-Controller’s Office to provide the board with a report tracking cannabis industry trends ahead of upcoming budget hearings. “Obviously the way that this was structured in the increases each year was based on the philosophy that the industry would thrive and the black market would not, then we would see a healthy regulatory environment in the state of California,” Paulding said. “We have different market conditions.” ∆ —Chloë Hodge

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BY BULBUL RAJAGOPAL

New Times revisits its pages and slices of SLO County history as it turns 40

s New Times inched closer to its 40th anniversary, the time came to revisit its earliest issues, all painstakingly bound together in six-month increments weighing roughly 10 pounds apiece. Some names in the yellowed pages seemed more familiar than others, largely because they’re people who still live in San Luis Obispo County and contribute to its fabric. New Times spoke with a few recurring voices about what the county was like during the paper’s infancy and what it’s grown to be since.

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San Luis Obispo resident Peg Pinard was once a City Council member, the mayor, and the county’s 3rd District supervisor before she stepped away from her political career to take care of her family. One of Pinard’s earliest appearances in New Times was in the 1988 article, “The Los Angelesation of SLO County,” where the then City Councilmember said the people she most feared were those who move to the area with the same expectations they had in LA. “We came from Long Beach,” Pinard, now in her 80s, said recently. “And we were like, ‘Oh, we need to make sure we don’t destroy [SLO County].’ Let’s face ourselves with the fact that this is a beautiful place. Do we have to have it look like LA just to meet whatever growth needs?” The debate rages 40 years on. Often touted as the halfway point between San Francisco and LA, SLO nurtures a personality of its own, and so do each of the cities and community services districts within the larger county. Residents and visitors still compare SLO and LA. Cars around SLO County sometimes bear bumper stickers that proudly claim: “Not LA, not the Bay.”

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40 Years. Still Local. One of the ways Pinard tried to maintain small-town charm was by implementing the downtown SLO trolley. She credited the idea to Chad Noland of Noland’s Horse Drawn Carriages who planned on horse-drawn carriage rides as a public transportation option connecting uptown SLO to downtown. But limited insurance forced the city to switch gears. “That’s where I came in and said, ‘You need to make it attractive for people,’” Pinard said. “We’re Californians, we’re not used to getting on public transit.” It took some convincing because of local pushback, but the city eventually rented a trolley on a trial basis for six months. The Old SLO Trolley still rolls on a 30-minute loop Thursday evenings throughout the year, connecting passengers to the Upper Monterey business district before returning downtown. Some development makes Pinard long for the past. A SLO resident since 1971, she remembers a downtown that had “everything you needed,” with the Montgomery Ward department store, Corcoran’s Restaurant, hardware stores, and grocery stores within walking distance. While she said she loves the current crop of restaurants downtown, Pinard added that the city center lost its mixed economic base. “Well, at my age, I can certainly suffer from nostalgia,” she said. “I think when it was a cohesive and well-balanced environment,

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BALANCING ACT After years as a SLO City Council member, the mayor, and SLO County’s 3rd District Supervisor, Peg Pinard stepped away from politics to take care of her family. She still voices her opinion on city matters.

downtown was at its best. Right now, you have a preponderance of bars. It’s pretty much a singular emphasis.” Pinard is still a resonant voice in the community. She actively champions keeping Emerson Park accessible, often writing to the City Council about her disagreement with its recent decisions. Locals like her have scrutinized plans to renovate Emerson Park after neighbors worried that a proposed fenced dog park would eat away at its grassy space. Since then, the State Parks grant division approved a redesigned Emerson Park plan that left out the dog park. Despite her frustrations with SLO, Pinard has no plans to move. “I love it, I’m committed to it,” she said. “You will find my correspondence to the city and county consistently for over 50 years. Even after I’m out of office, that doesn’t mean I don’t care. If I can offer something that’s maybe helpful to whoever is making the decision, why would I stay quiet?”

Preserving history

MOOSER’S MARVEL Port San Luis Harbor District Commissioner Bob Vessely was determined to save the abandoned Sunny Acres building on Bishop Street in SLO from county demolition once he discovered it was designed by William Mooser Company—the minds behind the Santa Barbara Courthouse and Ghirardelli Square.

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SLO used to be home to a different Sunny Acres. The Bishop Street structure still exists, although it’s taken on new life. Originally an orphanage in the 1930s on a prominent knoll, the 8,000-square-foot brick building called Sunny Acres became the county juvenile detention center to house wards of the court. It closed in 1974 once the county approved construction of new juvenile detention center. The abandoned Sunny Acres building was marred by graffiti and notoriety, with the Raise the Stakes Project blog noting it was nicknamed Hell’s Acres. But to Port San Luis Harbor District Commissioner Bob Vessely, Sunny Acres was worth saving. “My interest was in historic preservation, and a large part of the battle was convincing people that the building had value over and above the simple square footage,” he said. Vessely’s efforts to stop the county from

demolishing Sunny Acres have made New Times pages since at least 1990. His preservation interest was piqued when he discovered Sunny Acres was designed by William Mooser Company—the minds that fashioned the Santa Barbara Courthouse and San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square and Maritime Museum building. He also found that the name Sunny Acres resulted from a naming competition. “Sunny Acres” won because it was a nod to the building resting above fog level, making it radiant when other parts of SLO weren’t. “There’s nothing like it [Sunny Acres] around here, and the other buildings that I know the Mooser family did are all quite different,” Vessely said. With Vessely at the helm, a small movement grew in SLO to preserve the Sunny Acres building. A campaign comprising letters to newspapers, conversations with county leaders, and even “Save Sunny Acres” buttons resulted in the SLO County Board of Supervisors agreeing to leave the building standing. Transitions-Mental Health Association now owns Sunny Acres. TMHA completely renovated the building and transformed it into Bishop Street Studios—a 33-unit supported housing project for adults living with mental illness. Bishop Street Studios is a collaboration with the Housing Authority of SLO. “It didn’t matter to me so much as what it would be used for,” Vessely said. “Just that it would be used because historic structures oftentimes are real adaptable. … I’m very much interested in seeing our cultural resources preserved and the history of the town preserved.” Having served as a harbor commissioner for a decade, Vessely continues his safeguarding mission. Beyond restoring his own home, his attention is on SLO’s oldest one: La Loma Adobe on Lizzie Street. “I’m part of a board that’s working with the city, who actually owns the building, to stabilize the building,” he said. “I’ve done the plans for seismic stabilization, and we’re in the process of gathering funds to do that.” FIRST DRAFTS continued page 12

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Tourism booms in SLO County 40 years after 1980s prediction

Gibson said organized tourism promotion has played a role in the industry’s growth, but it isn’t the only reason people come. “We have folks with a lot more disposable income and they’re looking for a place like SLO County, which is not as developed as the places they live in the big metropolitan areas,” he said. He described agriculture and tourism as the “twin pillars” of SLO County’s economy. In 1986, agriculture contributed the county’s largest share of revenue, while tourism was the industry expected to grow. Forty years later, the two increasingly overlap. Wine country turned agricultural areas into destinations, while food and the county’s rural landscapes became part of what visitors come to experience. “The folks that are actively promoting have been a big part of it,” Gibson said, “and I think the natural inclination of folks to seek out a beautiful place where we have such incredible landscapes is another.” After decades of growth, Visit SLO CAL is now looking at how to bring visitors into more parts of the county and increase tourism during slower times of the week. Cartier said that could mean introducing hikers to less crowded trails or encouraging visitors to stay in communities they may not have considered before. “They may go for a hike and then they end up eating there,” she said. “They may end up shopping there. They may be introduced to a community they didn’t know about and then next time book their overnight stay there.” It can also mean bringing people in when tourism businesses have more room for them. “Sometimes we don’t need more people on a weekend,” Cartier said, “but we sure could use some people Monday through Thursday.” As Gibson put it, SLO County has spent decades promoting itself as a place to visit. “And, you know, it’s obviously paid off,” he said. ∆

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“Mr. Brescia, are we ever going to use this stuff?” That’s what an eighthgrade student asked SLO County Superintendent of Schools James Brescia, according to an opinion he penned for New Times in 1990, when he taught math at Flamson Middle School. While the question had stumped Brescia in the moment, he had his answer later that day during a shopping trip and the cash register’s power failed. He handed the clerk a pencil and a piece of paper and walked him through the process of calculating the total cost of six packages of batteries, including the sales tax. In 2026, with the addition of calculators ALL SMILES Flamson Middle School math teacher James Brescia—now SLO County’s superintendent of schools— on almost every possible stands with a student during a mobile dental clinic’s visit to digital device, Brescia still the school. believes juggling numbers is a crucial skill. more important that we have some sense “My concept on that article was, we of what we’re learning in addition to just should understand what we’re doing even trusting the machine or trusting theory.” if the computer is doing it for us,” he said. Brescia, who’s set to retire from county “At that point, [we had] low-performing superintendent on Jan. 4, 2027, added calculators compared to our watches and our phones today. If anything, I think it’s that people sometimes still struggle with

calculating the exact change they need to return. He added that he’s observed others believing they’ve run into a deadend because they can’t access information online. Technology is the biggest change he’s witnessed to the education system in SLO County, and it has its benefits. “I used to call it sneaker mail: someone would write the messages that came from the phone on one of those little strips of NCR [no carbon required or carbonless copy paper] paper, and they would, in their sneakers or tennis shoes, go and deliver it in a mailbox,” Brescia said. “That’s how we received messages from parents and families in the ’80s, and it came to a central phone line in the school office. Nobody had mobile phones, nobody had email accounts. That was our communication.” What does the county still need going forward? Housing stock for people from all backgrounds to work and continue to live in the area. “I mean, we bought our house because we could afford it and raised two children here,” he said. “At one point, we had four generations living within a couple blocks of each other.” In the ’80s and ’90s, Brescia’s answer would have been much different. “I would have said, ‘It would be nice to have a gourmet coffee shop,’” he said with a laugh. “I still find the New Times in a coffee shop and sit there and read it as I did 40 years ago.” ∆ Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

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Born in Clovis, New Mexico, to John Raymond and Hazel Maurine Schlenker, Johnnie grew up on the family farm near the Texas–New Mexico border. His parents instilled in him the values of integrity, hard work, and a deep appreciation for life that guided him always. In 1969, he moved to California to study acting at Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts (PCPA). He went on to teach at Righetti High School in San ta Maria, where he founded the theater department and inspired generations of students to find their creativity and voice. A legendary storyteller and gatherer of people, Johnnie founded the Great American Melodrama in 19 —a beloved Central Coast institution that has brought laughter and cherished memories to families for over five decades. His greatest oy was his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Johnnie delighted in bringing people together and making every person feel valued. He treasured fishing, camping, traveling with Lynne, and turning ordinary moments into lasting memories. ntil his final days, he expressed his deep love for his beloved "Lynnie." Johnnie is survived by his wife, Lynne Schlenker; children arren Rayner, Ryan Rayner, Amanda Schlenker Stewart, and Jennifer Schlenker-Bryce; eleven grandchildren, Ann-Marie Rayner, allas Rayner, Ava Stewart, Shane Stewart, Luke Stewart, True Stewart, den Bryce, Jack Bryce, wen Bryce, Hudson Bryce, and ate Bryce; four greatgrandchildren, Jed itello, Noah itello, Liam itello, and Brooks John Rayner; his sister, Patsy Neely Gardner; and many loved nieces and nephews. Memorial Ser i e: 10/16/2026 – 11:00am New Life Church, ismo Beach

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or most people, a visit from law enforcement usually happens on one of the worst days of their lives. On Saturday, Sept. 19, locals will get to interact with these organizations for a more festive reason. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Sheriff’s Family Day, a free event that has grown from a small gathering into a massive community event, drawing thousands to interact with local law enforcement in a fun, family-friendly environment. “Most of the time when the sheriff shows up or the police show up, it’s usually because something bad has happened,” said Jeff Nichols, chairman of the Sheriff’s Advisory Foundation nonprofit and a retired sheriff’s sergeant. “It’s a great opportunity to have us be able to interact with the public in a positive venue. We’re all people, too. We all have kids, we all have BEHIND THE BADGE Locals of all ages are invited to wives, and it’s just a great venue check out displays and demonstrations from nearly 50 for that.” agencies at the 30th annual Sheriff’s Family Day on Sept. The event, which saw 19 at Madonna Meadows in SLO. approximately 2,500 spectators attending Family Day as a child a decade ago. last year, according to Nichols, “It really had come full circle,” Nichols showcases a wide variety of public safety said. “It was a great testament to the professionals serving the Central Coast. positive impact in the community that this Attendees can expect demonstrations event has.” from Cal Fire using the Jaws of Life, detonations from the county Bomb Task While the event is free to the public, it Force, as well as helicopters from the is fully funded by the Sheriff’s Advisory California Highway Patrol and local Foundation, which raises money to bridge medical units landing on-site. the gap between law enforcement budgets “Every year it just gets better,” Nichols said. and actual equipment or training needs. “We see a lot of repeat families and a lot of Funding for Family Day and other regional children that attend very young and are still projects comes from consistent sponsorships attending as they’re older.” and the foundation’s annual golf tournament Nichols said the biggest highlight of the each fall. day is the bicycle giveaway, Sheriff’s Family Day will where bikes donated by the take place on Sept. 19 from community and refurbished 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Send business by Sheriff’s Honor Farm Madonna Meadows at the and nonprofit information to inmates are raffled off to Madonna Inn. The Sheriff’s strokes@newtimesslo.com. children. Every child 12 Advisory Foundation’s years old and younger also annual golf fundraiser is receives a free T-shirt, and Oct. 3 at Cypress Ridge Golf the foundation provides free hot dogs for all Course in Arroyo Grande. Visit safslo.org to attendees. learn more about both events. A dedicated team of volunteers and board members handles the logistics of hosting Fast fact nearly 50 different agency booths, ranging • Hanna Higuera, a Creston native and from the Sheriff’s Posse mounted patrol to 2021 Atascadero High School graduate, is the Red Cross. currently serving as an aviation structural Students from Grizzly Youth Academy, mechanic aboard the USS Theodore a program for at-risk youth run by the Roosevelt. As a petty officer 3rd class, California National Guard, play a vital role, Higuera is participating in RIMPAC wearing their uniforms while managing 2026, the world’s largest international parking and guest assistance. maritime warfare exercise held in and “Public safety is really a calling,” Nichols around the Hawaiian Islands. Inspired by said. “I think everybody gets in from a her grandfather’s military service, Higuera point of view that they want to help the joined the Navy three years ago and said her community and help keep the community upbringing in Creston prepared her for the safe. So all of our agencies are promoting hard work and discipline required to succeed themselves as a possible career choice in a career at sea, according to the Navy to some of the younger children that are Office of Community Outreach. ∆ interested in it.” Nichols recalled a recent participant with Reach Intern Sam Fickett at intern@ Scouting America’s Sea Scouts program, who first discovered the organization while newtimesslo.com.

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BY CRISTINA TALACKO AND JEFFREY DONOVAN

Keep Diablo Don’t throw SLO County’s nuclear power plant into the sea

ake $30 billion. Carry it to the edge of the continent. Throw it in the Pacific. Then spend decades paying to replace what it did. That’s the plan for Diablo Canyon if it closes in 2030. Building a plant like it today costs about $30 billion. Georgia just did it. California already owns one. It’s built, it’s licensed, it runs day and night. The question is whether the state throws it away. During the last week in July, San Luis Obispo County heard the evidence, at the county’s public meeting on the plant’s future. Presentation after presentation made the same point: Diablo Canyon matters, to this county and to California’s jobs, grid, bills, and climate goals.

The room told its own story. Labor spoke for the jobs. Business spoke for the local economy. School officials spoke for the tax base that pays for classrooms. A few neighbors spoke against extension, most citing seismic questions. Those questions have answers on the record: The plant’s independent safety committee calls its seismic safety “currently fully adequate,” and review continues in public, as it should. The stakes: more than 2,200 megawatts, about 18 terawatt-hours a year, power for more than 3 million people, roughly 8 percent of California’s in-state electricity, 6 million to 7 million tons of avoided emissions every year. And the paychecks. The economic assessment presented at the hearing counts 3,785 jobs statewide, $901 million a year to the state economy, $249 million in taxes. More than 1,300 people work at the plant, another 1,100 come in for outages, and the average salary is about $154,000, nearly 69 percent above the county median. Those paychecks hold up homes, shops, and hospitals across the

region. When jobs like these go, the damage doesn’t stop at the plant gate. The hearing’s modelling also found continued operation could save the power system $8 billion to $20 billion, depending on what replaces it. Guess who pays if it closes. The federal regulator has renewed both licenses, to 2044 and 2045. State law cuts the plant off in 2030. The Legislature decides. Before it does, remember what firm power is. Solar stops every evening. Wind comes and goes. Demand doesn’t. Hospitals, factories, water systems, and data centers run whatever the weather is doing. Today the backup is mostly gas plants that sit idle and get paid anyway. Batteries help shift power around the day, but they generate nothing and last a few hours. They can’t carry California through a bad week. And the grid leans on the steadying physics of Diablo’s big spinning turbines. Retire them, and the state buys that stability somewhere else. Customers pay at every stage. The solar farms, the transmission, the batteries, the standby gas, the imports on the worst days. That’s a central finding of our report, “Lower Bills. Stronger Grid.” The advertised price of generating electricity is not the full cost

of delivering it every hour of the year. In May, California households paid 33.25 cents a kilowatt-hour. The national average was 18.44 cents. That’s 80 percent more, and it leaks into the price of everything made or sold in this state. And the replacement? There isn’t one. No public, project-by-project plan. No full price for the generation, storage, transmission, backup, and grid services it would take. Meanwhile the Energy Commission expects peak demand to grow by more than 20 gigawatts by 2045. That’s nine Diablo Canyons. California needs nine more and is debating whether to keep the one it has. Other countries are borrowing billions of dollars and waiting decades to build what California already owns. Diablo Canyon is the crown energy jewel of the West Coast. Only a fool throws the crown jewels into the sea. The Legislature’s window to act this year closes Aug. 31. Keep Diablo. ∆ Cristina Talacko and Jeffrey Donovan are the co-founders of GLOW Strategies and the authors of the report Lower Bills. Stronger Grid. Respond with an opinion piece of your own by emailing it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

LETTERS Vote to lower Grover Beach building heights in November

We know that in October 2025, a survey was conducted by Grover Beach, which in part addressed citizens’ opinions of the new structures in town. Even then, a sound majority opposed these tall buildings. Citizens went before the City Council expressing concerns related to these structures and left council chambers frustrated when no action or council engagement occurred. This frustration culminated in the formation of a Citizens Action Committee, that determined the only approach to take was to develop a measure for the November ballot. Support for the measure was

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They are also committed to ensuring that the clear when within six weeks a grassroots local coastal plan is upheld and access and movement was able to cover all the districts in Grover Beach and secure more than view-sheds will be preserved. They have also 1,200 voter signatures. What is also clear pledged to proactively engage with citizens’ is no government individual or entity can concerns by holding open dialogue consistent remove the measure from with vision workshops and the ballot. This measure town hall meetings. is more than a reset to Threats of lawsuits, loss return construction to of local control, and fines Send us your levels that existed in 2022. by city representatives views and opinion to It is a referendum, to give only arouse anger in the letters@newtimesslo.com. voice to the citizens of this community. And there is no community to express greater motivation to action their opinion regarding the than anger. In this case, that direction this city is moving. anger should be expressed by voting for the Out of this process, three individuals have measure and candidates who will move our come forward to challenge incumbents on city in a direction that we share. the council. And when elected, they are Mike Wilson committed to implementing this measure. Grover Beach

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SLO City Council doesn’t listen to residents If tone deaf were an Olympic sport, San Luis Obispo City Hall would be on the medal stand. Raise parking fees, then partially walk them back. Promise to protect an oak tree, then approve cutting it down. Reject every grand jury finding while the problem with unruly fraternities rages on. Announce a commitment to equity while reducing recreation space in one of the city’s most underserved neighborhoods. Residents keep speaking. The City Council keeps proving it isn’t listening. Wes Woods San Luis Obispo

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Lizzy Burnett, middle school science teacher living in Morro Bay: “SLO’s got it all. I don’t know, free parking!”

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Brenda Tango, retired children’s librarian living in SLO: “I don’t see as much familyorientated things as I used to, like, with children. So, I mean, even though I’m a grandmother now, I would like to see some shops or clothing or whatever that kind of maybe caters a little bit more to families.” PHOTO BY CHLOË HODGE

Kathy Thompson-Maier, retired living in SLO: “I’ve only been here three months! And I don’t know if there’s anything missing, I mean, this is paradise! Everything that I was hoping for, and … maybe affordable housing.”

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BY GIANNA PATCHEN AND ANDREW CHRISTIE

Trump is coming

he same administration that is slashing funding for climate research and the Environmental Protection Agency, propping up the coal industry, gutting the Endangered Species Act, and planning to open the entire California coast to offshore oil drilling is now taking aim at the California Coastal Commission. In 2016, Donald Trump began a decadelong fight with the Coastal Commission, set off when they told him to follow the law by getting a permit and paying a fee after illegally installing a 70-foot flagpole at his Palos Verdes golf course. In 2025, the Trump administration floated the idea of defunding the Coastal Commission as he held hostage $40 billion in wildfire disaster aid for California. This May, Trump’s Commerce Department initiated a review of the California Coastal Management Program’s federal certification and funding, claiming that it is a hotbed of “obstructionist policies,” “unfounded objections,” “environmental extremism,” and “bad faith.” The federal review directive “specifically singles out California over Florida, Texas, and Virginia, citing California’s objections to spaceports for SpaceX,” notes Sierra Club Campaign Manager Caty Wagner. “There is no logical reason to attack the program other than greed and to put corporate interests over the public.” A little background: the federal law called the Coastal Zone Management Act gives

coastal states the ability to create coastal management programs. California’s program protects coastal resources and marine life, public access to coastal areas, and gives California the authority to review federal decisions to ensure they align with state coastal policies. The Coastal Commission and the Coastal Conservancy are the state agencies that administer this program. Federal reviews of state coastal management programs normally happen every five to 10 years. California’s program was last reviewed in 2024. That clock did not restart when Donald Trump was elected. Over the last 50 years, every federal review affirmed California’s coastal program is doing a good job. The Trump administration made it clear this premature review is retaliation for the Coastal Commission trying to protect the coast from the impacts of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket launches and Sable Offshore’s resurrected oil pipeline The directive charges that the Coastal Commission “unfoundedly obstructed spaceport development” at the SpaceX project at Vandenberg Space Force Base. But the commission’s actions were not unfounded, nor did they obstruct spaceport development. The commission simply pointed out that SpaceX is not the federal government so it is not exempt from state

law and must get a state coastal development permit for its commercial satellite launch program. Hence, the project was deemed inconsistent with the California Coastal Management Program. The federal government disagreed, and the project proceeded. The federal directive scolds California’s program for impeding offshore oil production, pipeline maintenance, undersea cables, etc. First of all, that’s not true. As Surfrider has noted, the program “approves the vast majority of projects it reviews, while catching the rare ones that pose real harm.” But even more importantly, Congress created the Coastal Zone Management Act precisely because, “The increasing and competing demands upon the lands and waters of our coastal zone occasioned by population growth and economic development … have resulted in the loss of living marine resources, wildlife, nutrient-rich areas, permanent and adverse changes to ecological systems, decreasing open space for public use, and shoreline erosion.” But this is also an attack on local communities’ power to influence governmental decisions. The coastal program requires notification of development proposals, public comment opportunities, and the right to appeal when local governments make decisions that violate coastal protection and public access policies. Essentially, Trump is threatening your ability to have a say in coastal management. It’s time to make it clear that California’s Coastal Management Program must remain federally certified and that the 2024 review

already determined the program is fully compliant with federal law. We will not stand by while the Trump administration attacks our right to protect our coastal ecosystems and communities. If you don’t think California’s coast should be reshaped by a temperamental tyrant with a grudge, submit your comment on the planned federal review at czma.californiaevaluation@noaa.gov. Include “Comments on performance evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program” in the subject line. Comments will be accepted up to 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Aug. 22. ∆ Gianna Patchen is chapter coordinator for the Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club. Andrew Christie served as chapter director from 2004 to 2023. Send a letter for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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f this newspaper is 40 years old, that makes me 34! I’ll always be younger than New Times, even though sometimes I sound like I’m 80. I was just reminiscing about the first shred ever: April 16, 1992. I waxed poetic about a pro-choice rally sponsored by the National Organization for Women (NOW) looking like a Gloria-Ochoa-for-Congress rally and wondered why she was the only pro-choice candidate who spoke. “After all, if the pro-choice abortion issue really transcends party ideology as NOW contends, you’d think they’d have invited Republican congressional candidate Michael Huffington and Democratic Assembly candidate John Ashbaugh—two widely acknowledged pro-choicers—to address the rally, too.” Well, 30-something years later, abortion is an issue that really doesn’t transcend party ideology, and Huffington served only one term in Congress after winning that 1992 race and not seeking reelection. Although, he did try to unseat Dianne Feinstein to represent the great liberal state in the Senate. Spoiler alert: Feinstein served in the Senate until she died in 2023. Why don’t we have age limits for elected officials? Ashbaugh didn’t win that 1992 race, Republican anti-choice, rabble-rouser Andrea Seastrand did before moving on to serve only one term in Congress. Thank God for two-year terms, amirite?

But “former Congresswoman Andrea Seastrand” held a lot of power over Republican candidates for a lot of years—endorsing them left and right, advocating against taxes, and taking up all the limelight in this column. She has actively campaigned against SLO County’s self-help transportation tax over the years, including in 2016 when she said, “Taxpayers need to provide tough love by saying ‘no’ on Measure J.” They did say no and so has the state when it comes to grants that could help SLO County complete major transportation projects. Ten years later, this county still can’t get a half-cent transportation tax passed. SLO County supervisors nixed a recent effort to put it on the ballot after finding out that voters in several counties just said “no” to tax measures in the primary. Why? The economy sucks. Thanks, Donald Trump! “By this motion today, we continue to be a loser county,” Third District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg said during an Aug. 5 meeting, “losing millions of dollars in matching funds that Santa Barbara, Monterey, Santa Cruz, Ventura … do get because they have their self-help half [cent] sales tax.” Well, the Seastrands of the world are delighted. And the Paso Robleses of the world are left wondering how they will complete

multi-million-dollar transportation projects! The Highway 101/Highway 46 traffic situation is out of hand and getting worse. Paso’s had a $150 million project to fix the issue on the backburner for three decades. “We’re at a crossroads,” Paso Public Works Director Leslie Frazier told the City Council on Aug. 4. “We have a very expensive project, and the project remains unfunded today.” Boy, that self-help tax probably would have helped leverage some state and federal dollars! Instead, the city is stuck searching for alternatives, and that northbound 101 backup keeps getting longer. Ashbaugh eventually served on the SLO Planning Commission and SLO City Council and made many Shredderific appearances in this column over the years, including for shouting during council meetings, among other things! What can he say? He gets a little, umm, passionate. Now that dude is a regular columnist in this paper, serving alongside me in the opinion section and opining on the trials and tribulations of the second Trump administration and all of its shenanigans. The second! Thirty years ago, I never would have ever dreamed he would have been president once, let alone twice! I also never would have dreamed that Roe v. Wade would actually be overturned. “It’s not complicated: if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, it could be up to state legislatures to decide the issue,” I wrote in that first column. Well, 30-something years later, the Supreme Court did exactly that. Turns out, it’s actually very complicated.

Some states have tried to outlaw abortions completely, some states have criminalized the doctors performing the abortions, some states have criminalized the woman having the abortion, some states are running down people who get abortions in other states. The abortion pill got criminalized in some states. People in states where the pill was legal were mailing it to people in states where it wasn’t legal. A Texas law enforcement officer even used Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader system to track a woman who had an abortion. Yes, there are now cameras surveilling public spaces across the country that all connect into one easily searchable database that law enforcement officers everywhere can gain access to. And guess who gets to weigh in on all of it while we all wait with bated breath: The Supreme Court of the United States, now stacked with Trump appointees! WTF happened? Again, age limits? I guess a lot can happen in 34 years. We’re now fighting misinformation and disinformation at every turn, short social media attention spans, and even more entrenched political ideologies. Conspiracy theories are mainstream! Thank God news organizations like New Times still exist in small communities everywhere! They’re safe and sane, like legal fireworks, and fight for your right to hear about, understand, and talk about what’s happening. ∆ The Shredder is happy to still have a job. Send salutations and celebration to shredder@ newtimesslo.com.

Graduated UC Berkeley in 1966 with a degree in philosophy, ran from the tear gas, made a living playing music on Telegraph Avenue and lived next door to the hippies. Fell in love with beautiful Lo Hwa, whose family was from Shanghai. Joady Guthrie (Woody Guthrie’s younger son) lived with us for awhile. Annie Leibovitz, who took photos for Rolling Stone Magazine, would drive to Berkeley sometimes and we’d hang out or I’d go to her place. Have some comments about the birth of the summer of love, 1967. Spent some summers in Alaska, fishing for salmon with the Tlingit and Haida native tribes. Also have some chapters on Quantum Theory, Tower of Babel becomes AI, Dehiscent Geometry, and time travel.

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“PEACEFUL HARBOR” : A GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Nine gallery photographers explore Central Coast waterscapes and sunsets in “Peaceful Harbor,” a group show capturing the ocean’s calm and the wildlife along its shoreline. Through Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. CELEBRATE COSTA GALLERY’S 6TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THREE EXHIBITS Visit the 6th anniversary and artist reception, with musician Jill Knight and refreshments. View three new exhibits until Sept. 6, titled “Legends,” “Body,” and “Explosive.” Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sept. 6 Free. (559) 799-9632. facebook.com/events/s/celebrate-costagallerys-6th-a/2190641115065150/. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos. CHERYL BARTON POCHOIR PRINTMAKING DEMO Cheryl Barton will be demonstrating the use of the pochoir printmaking technique to create designs with various colors and depth. All levels are welcomed. Aug. 23, 1-3 p.m. Free. (805) 772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/ workshops. 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. 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. (805) 772-9095. foreverstoked.com. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. IN THE SHADOW EXHIBIT Artists have woven together the visual and emotional richness of shadow, from intimate and introspective studies to bold, dramatic compositions that captivate and unsettle. Through Sept. 14, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 7722504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Feed the need for musical comedy with one of the most beloved and outrageous shows ever written! Aug. 16, 2 p.m. $35. my805tix.com. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria, (805) 440-2784. MORRO BAY COMEDY NIGHT WITH RICK IZQUIETA Hear headliner Rick Izquietais, a regular at The Improv, Ice House, and Carnival Cruise lines. Aug. 21, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Nauti Anchor Bar, 2940 Main Street, Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

CAMP CASS: SIP AND PAINT YOUR PET Enjoy our most popular Paint n’ Sip class, and be ready to have some fun with painting a portrait of your favorite pet. Aug. 14, 7-9 p.m. $90. exploretock.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles. DATE NIGHT Couples or friends, bring a bottle of wine and enjoy a creative night out. Have fun and get messy as the venue walks you through the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $144. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/datenight. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero. DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY: ONGOING DISPLAYS 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. FIGURE DRAWING - SATURDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT FIELDWORK Join us for figure drawing every Saturday and Wednesday for ages 18 and over. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own materials. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. $20 + model’s tip. fieldworkart.org. Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero, (971) 645-2481. SIP N’ SKETCH/SIP N’ PAINT Bring your own supplies (or borrow some of our’s) and paint or sketch a themed live-model or still life under the guidance of Studios resident artists. See website for the specific theme of the month. Your first glass of wine is included in price. Third Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. $20. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

“ONE VISIT” POTTERY CLASS This is a great class if you are looking to try out pottery! Throw on the wheel or paint pre-made pottery. Get a student discount with a valid school ID. Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. $75. (805) 896-6197. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com. ALL AGES SCULPTING WITH JOHN ROULLARD John a retired school teacher who patiently guides potters of all ages to sculpt and work on details and design. Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free.

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(805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com/galleryartists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolorbased course, but one that branches out into other media. Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. (805) 7474200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. CALL FOR ARTISTS SLO Gallery is now organizing small group exhibits for our central viewing area. One of the displayed artists will be a co-op member. The others can be local or visiting artists. Drop by the SLO Gallery to sign up and see which of our artists on display you may be interested in doing a group show with. Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. SLO Gallery, 1023 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, SLOgallery.com. CENTRAL COAST COMEDY THEATER IMPROV COMEDY SHOW An ongoing improv comedy program featuring the CCCT’s Ensemble. Grab some food at the public market’s wonderful eateries and enjoy the show upstairs. Second Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. $10. centralcoastcomedytheater.com/shows/. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo. CLASSY ‘N SASSY FLORAL COLLAGE WITH LINDA CUNNINGHAM In this fourhour mixed media collage workshop, you will have many choices of hand painted papers to choose from. No experience is necessary, and beginners are welcome. Aug. 22, 12:30-4 p.m. $45. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS Offers a unique experience of pressing your baby’s hand/ foot into clay so parents can cherish this time forever. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays $55. anamcre.com/baby-

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handprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. CREATIVITY DAYS WITH THE SILK ARTISTS OF CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST An opportunity to work on your own projects and materials while picking up new skills among friends. Note: this event is held mostly every third Monday (attendees are asked to call or email to confirm ahead of time). Third Monday of every month $5; first session free. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 747-4200. DATE NIGHT POTTERY CLASS Join our couple’s pottery class to learn hand-building and wheel throwing with an instructor. Glazing and firing are included. Pick up pieces in three weeks. Saturdays, 6-7:30 p.m. $160. anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. DRAWING FOR REAL WITH LURY NORRIS Start to develop your ability to see and draw more accurately and with more structure. Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $20. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKSHOP: LARGE PLATTER CLASS Fun for all ages. Instructors will guide you in creating large platters and decorating them. Create pieces together for your home. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. FREE DOCENT TOURS Gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on view with SLOMA’s new docent tours. Every Saturday, join trained guides for interactive and engaging tours of SLOMA’s current exhibitions. Saturdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/ visit/tours/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROV AT SLO PUBLIC MARKET Join the Central Coast Comedy Theater each second Friday of every month at SLO Public Market! Aug. 14, 6:15-8 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo. INTRODUCTION TO METAL STAMPING WORKSHOP WITH THE JUNKGIRLS Come learn metal stamping! You will learn the basics to working with the metal and tools that make up this fun art form. Aug. 22, 2-4:30 p.m. $125. (805) 439-0123. junkgirls.com. JunkGirls, 870 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo. INTRODUCTION TO MONOPRINTING WORKSHOP WITH JUNKGIRLS Learn monoprinting using Gelli plates, acrylic

PHOTO COURTESY OF MY805TIX paint, botanicals, stencils, and found objects to create unique textured prints for collage, journaling, cards, or framing. Aug. 15 $95. (805) 439-0123. JunkGirls, 870 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, junkgirls.com. JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan offer classes for Japanese calligraphy (Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), a Japanese art called “haiga” (Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.) and more at Nesting Hawk Ranch. Fridays $45. (702) 335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo. LEARN TO WEAVE MONDAYS An opportunity to learn how a four-shaft loom works. You will get acquainted as a new weaver or as a refresher with lots of tips and tricks. This class includes getting to know a loom, how to prepare/dress a loom, and much much more. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. $75 monthly. (805) 441-8257. Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com. MARCIE BEGLEITER AT SLOMA See Marcie Begleiter’s solo exhibition “Chimera: the Future of Nature” at SLOMA. Animation, photography and a large nature diorama. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays. through Oct. 17 Free. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, (310) 920-1656, sloma.org/exhibition/marciebegleiter/. MOBILE CLAY CLASSES Offering handbuilding, throwing, and ceramic decorative arts. All ages and abilities are welcome. Call for more info. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics.com/ book-online. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo. NOT FOR SALE: BARTER EXCHANGE This is your chance to negotiate a sweet trade for art by a collection of established California artists! Intrigued? Come find out! Mondays, Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Aug. 28 Free. (805) 546-3201. cuesta. edu/about/calendars/index.html?trum baEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid %3D1407112356. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. SATURDAY FAMILY POTTERY CLASSES Join our family pottery class! Learn to throw on the wheel or build by hand. All ages are welcome. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $45. ARTS continued page 23

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Discovering the Six Elements of a Balanced Life WEDNESAY, AUGUST 19 Odd Fellows Hall, SLO

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anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. TEEN NIGHT POTTERY IS LIVE Join Teen Night Pottery, for ages 14 and over. Teens will be taught to throw on the potters wheel, sculpt, or paint a pot. Snacks will be provided. Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. $35. (805) 896-6197. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. ULTIMATE FUNNY COMPETITION AT THE BUNKER Join us for another thrilling match in our UFC improv battle! This head-to-head short form improv showdown pits quickthinking performers against each other in a high-energy battle of wit, creativity, and laughs. Teams will face off in fast-paced games, taking bold risks and big swings as they compete for audience favor and bragging rights. By the end of the night, only one team will be crowned the victor— you decide who! Aug. 21, 6:15-8 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING WATERCOLOR This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors. To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net Mondays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. YOUTH POTTERY CLASS Teens love this class. Learn handbuilding techniques and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Held every Friday after school. Fridays, 3:30-5 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

FREE MOVIE NIGHT IN THE SECRET GARDEN: ONWARD Between half a spell, a missing dad, and a quest through a once-magical world, Onward captures the kind of adventure that changes everything. Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302. HEALING CIRCLE WITH SIMONE AT THE PORTAL PISMO BEACH Healing Circle is an inclusive community gathering to explore personal themes, share support, and experience renewal through guided reflection, drumming, and deep connection. Aug. 16, 9-10:30 a.m. $20. (805) 433-7685. theportalpb.com/events. The Portal at Living Energy, 649 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach. SEWING CLUB MEET-UP SEWING ARTIST AND BEGINNERS Welcome artists and beginners. Discover the calming art of sewing; it’s a wonderful mind and body stress reliever! All are welcome. Bring your sewing machine. Third Tuesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Free. (805) 929-1615. nipomoseniorcenter.org/. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo. WORKSHOPS AND MORE AT THE LAVRA Check the venue’s calendar for storytelling workshops, lectures, movie nights, and discussions held on a periodic basis. ongoing thelavra.org/home. The Lavra, 2070 E. Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande.

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CASINO NIGHT LUAU Aug. 15, 5-10 p.m. $82.18. my805tix.com. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278. CENTRAL COAST SLIM DOWN Take control of food without suffering. Learn a step-bystep 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 UECHI-RYU KARATE-DO Uechi-Ryu Karate-do is a traditional form of karate originating from Okinawa, Japan. Focus is on fitness, flexibility, and self-defense with emphasis on self -growth, humility, and respect. Open to ages 13 to adult. Beginners and experienced welcome. Instructor with 50 years experience. For info, call 805-215-8806. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278, morro-bay.ca.us. CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Meeting is hybrid (both in person and on Zoom). For information, call 805-900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. thecambriaconnection.org/. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria, (805) 927-1654. LOS OSOS SUNDAY MEDITATION CLASS Sitting with a supportive group strengthens one’s meditation practice. Join us for a weekly talk on topics related to meditation and consciousness plus silent and guided meditation. Facilitated by Devin Wallace. Beginners welcome. Email devinwalla@ gmail.com for more information. Sundays, 10:15 a.m.-11:15 p.m. By donation. (805) 709-2227. inner-workings.com. Central Coast Body Therapy Center, 2005 9th St., 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, 12:30-1:30 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. SHAMANIC MORNING RITUALS FOR VITALITY The four elements of these empowering Siberian shamanic morning rituals are designed to bring more vitality, joy and presence to your life and in just one hour you will feel a significant shift. You’ll be guided into intentional movement, laughter, earthing practices, gratitude rituals while connecting with Nature and the sacred Morro Bay rock. Aug. 21, 9-10:15 a.m. $48.98. my805tix.com. Aurora Sacred Events, 21 24th St, Cayucos. SOCRATES DISCUSSION GROUP Have a topic, book, or article you wish to discuss with interested and interesting people? Join this weekly meeting to discuss it, or simply contribute your experiences and knowledge. Contact Mark Plater for instructions on entering the Chapel area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon (805) 528-7111. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay. STRETCH, BREATHE, AND BALANCE Ideal for seniors, and open to everyone. Instructor Randal Bodlak takes you through specific moves to promote mobility, internal strength, and stability. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. $10 per session. (805) 528-4880. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos. TAI CHI AND QI GONG: ZEN IN MOTION Small group classes with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. (805) 701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. VOLUNTEER INFORMATIONAL SESSION Learn about current volunteer opportunities at the Coastal Discovery Center! Volunteering is a great way to support marine conservation and connect with your community. Aug. 16, 3-4 p.m. Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay, CA-1 and SLO San Simeon Road, San Simeon, (805) 927-2145. 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 and moving meditations. Forms include Eight Brocades, Five Elements, Shibashi 18, and Tai Chi 24. Visit the Fitness Works website for current prices. Saturdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. and Thursdays, 12:15-1 p.m. (805) 7727466. fitnessworksmb.com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. YOGA PLUS A hybrid of yoga and “stretching” techniques that yield a body that moves and feels amazing. Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10 per session. (415) 516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos. ZEN IN MOTION Learn the Shaolin Water Style and other deep breathing and moving meditation techniques with the 2019

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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. ZONGO YACHTING CUP 2026 Join us for the biggest and best Zongo Yachting Cup yet! This year we are welcoming racers and cruisers making their way down to San Diego for the start of the Baja Haha. Aug. 15, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. $50. my805tix.com. Morro Bay Yacht Club, 541 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, (805) 772-3981. NORTH SLO COUNTY

BALANCE FLOW Suitable for all levels. This class is meant to benefit the mind-body connection while emphasizing safe and effective alignment as well as breath awareness and relaxation. Please call to register in advance. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $16-$22; $50 membership. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com/fitness/ yoga/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton. BOOK BUDDIES Bookworms, assemble! Woods is welcoming animal lovers age 7 to 17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/youthprograms/. Woods Humane Society (North County), 2300 Ramona Road, Atascadero. CANCER CARE SOUND “BATH” JOURNEY: TEMPLETON Step into a safe and nourishing space where tranquil sound becomes a gentle companion on your path to rest and inner peace. Guided by Dee DiGioia of Mindful Kindful YOUniversity, each Sound Journey — also known as a Sound Bath — offers a soothing and immersive soundscape designed to calm the body, quiet the mind, and support emotional balance. Aug. 19, 5-6 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Cancer Support Community, 1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton, (805) 238-4411. CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship of men and women. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Free. (805) 221-5755. Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Tuesdays, noon-1 a.m. Free. (760) 846-1443. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero. GODDESS GROUP Please join Oracle Owner/Intuitive Medium, Tiffany Klemz, for this twice monthly, Goddess Group. The intention of this group is to curate connection, inspiration, unity, and empowerment. Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. $11. (805) 464-2838.

oracleatascaderoca.com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero. GUIDED FARM EXPERIENCE | FIELD TO BOTTLE Enjoy a one-hour guided walk with the farmer. Get insight into lavender varieties and growing practices, make a handharvested lavender bouquet, and spend time in the fields and picnic areas. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon through Sept. 7 $30. (805) 975-0056. hamblyfarms.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel. NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. (805) 441-2164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero. PET TALES Get ready for the cutest, coziest, and cuddliest hour in your week! Pet Tales welcomes young children and their grownups for a pet-themed story time. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/youthprograms/. Woods Humane Society (North County), 2300 Ramona Road, Atascadero. SANTA LUCIA ROCKHOUNDS MEETING Bring your favorite rock, gem, crystal, fossil, etc., to show the rest of the club. Third Monday of every month, 7 p.m. slrockhounds.org/. Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St., Templeton. TOPS SUPPORT GROUP: WEIGHT LOSS AND MAINTENANCE A self-help support group focusing on weight loss and maintenance. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. (805) 242-2421. tops.org. Santa Margarita Senior Center, 2210 H St., Santa Margarita. TOPS TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Join for affordable and effective weight-loss support. Sundays, 10-11 a.m. through Oct. 31 First visit is free. (805) 234-1026. Rancho Del Bordo Clubhouse, 10025 El Camino Real, Atascadero, tops.org. TRAFFIC JAM VINTAGE & HANDMADE MONTHLY MARKET Come shop at the lot behind the shops (behind Golden State Goods) on Traffic Way. Enjoy food, drink, music, and vibes, while shopping local. Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Dec. 20 Free. (805) 464-2564. trafficjamvintagemarket.com. Golden State Goods, 5880 Traffic Way, Atascadero. TRIVIA NIGHT AT TEMPLETON MERCANTILE Join every Tuesday night for all-ages trivia. Prizes are awarded to top teams. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Templeton Mercantile, 508 S Main St, 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,

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30-DAY BREATH AND RESET JOURNEY FOR WOMEN Wired at night, drained all day? Reset your body in 30 days. Focus on breath practices to calm stress, sleep deeply, and restore lasting energy. Registration is required. Tuesdays, 6:307:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. (805) 235-7978. charvetgratefulbody.com. Live Webinar, online, SLO County. BOARD GAME NIGHT AT CAPTAIN NEMO GAMES Game night is on! Join us Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at Captain Nemo Games for fun, friendly board gaming. All skill levels welcome! Tuesdays, 5-9 p.m. Free. (805) 544-6366. facebook.com/events/2047427899121921/20474 27949121916?acontext=%7B%22event_action_ history%22%3A[]%7D. Captain Nemo Games, 565 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. DISCOVERING THE SIX ELEMENTS OF A BALANCED LIFE PRESENTED BY TAMARA JONES During this class we will explore and define the six elements of a balanced life. Using a visual presentation and discussion, we will discover why we make the choices we make and what influences our decisions. Aug. 19, 1-3 p.m. $12. my805tix.com. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo. FREE TOURS OF THE MISSION Tour San Luis Obispo’s Spanish Mission, founded in

1772. Come learn its history and importance to the development of this area. Tours are led by docents and meet in front of the church Sundays, 2:30 p.m. and Mondays-Saturdays, 1:15 p.m. Free. (805) 550-7713. missionslodocents. org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC THE GATHERING Friday Night Magic is where legends rise! Bring your deck, meet fellow Planeswalkers, and battle it out in epic MTG duels. Fun, prizes, glory! Fridays Free. (805) 544-6366. facebook.com/even ts/592253119822089/592256636488404. Captain Nemo Games, 565 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. GARDENING WITH CALIFORNIA NATIVES Learn which CA natives are recommended for SLO City gardens. There is an optional guided hike in Irish Hills to see plants. Details are on the website. Aug. 15, 2-4 p.m. Free. (805) 459-2103. cnpsslo.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. GLOBAL KIDS SUMMER PROGRAM This nature experience includes scavenger hunting, singing, storytelling, hands-on gardening, art, games, visiting farm animals, mini-lessons, harvesting, and being immersed in a Permaculture Food Forest. Aug. 14, 10 a.m.-noon $40. (626) 476-7584.

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permacultureslocounty.com/. City Farm SLO, 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. HOW WE MET: LIVE DATING SHOW Join for a fun night of romance, rejection, and unexpected chemistry, where singles take a chance and sparks may fly. Aug. 22, 8 p.m. $23.27. my805tix.com. SLO Cider, 3419 Roberto Court, 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 five-class card with no expiration. (805) 440-4561. balancedlivingayurveda.com. Tiber Canyon Ranch, 280 W Ormonde Rd, San Luis Obispo. MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346. MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DOCENTS ORIENTATION MEETING Mission SLO Docents give free daily tours for visitors of all faiths. Orientation for new docents - help share the special story of Mission SLO! Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon Free. 657/465-9182. missionslodocents.org/. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. MOONLIGHT HOURS Since reopening in 2008, the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum has offered free hours, Moonlight Hours, the third Thursday of each month. Experience the wonder and get more info at the link. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Free. (805) 544-KIDS. slocm.org/moonlight-hours. San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. PLUG-IN TO LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION Get inspired by local action, connect with others, and discover more ways to get involved with the SLO Climate Coalition. Attend virtually or in-person. Sustainable snacks and childcare will be provided. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. sloclimatecoalition.org/ events/. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo. SLO PHILATELIC SOCIETY The SLO Philatelic Society (SLOPS) meets at the SLO Senior Center on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Visitors are welcome. Third Tuesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. SLO Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 540-9484, slocity.org/seniors. SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN MONTHLY GET-TOGETHERS SLO RAMs is a group of retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Third Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $31 luncheon.

retiredactivemen.org/. Madonna Inn Garden Room, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo. TAKE THE MIC AT MISTURA Take the Mic at Mistura is a monthly vocal showcase unlike anything else in San Luis Obispo. Each third Tuesday, Angela Kristine — vocal coach and creator of The Living Instrument framework — hand-curates an intimate evening of six performers: rising vocalists and locally beloved singers who are ready to share their voices fully. Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m. $75. my805tix.com. Mistura, 570 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 439-3292. 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. TOUR DE SRAM Join this fundraiser benefiting World Bicycle Relief hosted by SRAM! There will be tacos, drinks, facility tours, a silent auction, and more! See website for more details. Aug. 22, 3-7 p.m. Free. powerofbicycles.org/fundraisers/ tourdesram. SRAM, 4720 Allene Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-8030. TOUR THE HISTORIC OCTAGON BARN CENTER The Octagon Barn, built in 1906, has a rich history that The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County looks forward to sharing with visitors. Please RSVP. Fourth Sunday of every month, 2-2:45 & 3-3:45 p.m. Tours are free; donations are appreciated. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096, octagonbarn.org. TRANS* TUESDAY A safe space providing peer-to-peer support for trans, gender nonconforming, non-binary, and questioning people. In-person and Zoom meetings held. Contact tranzcentralcoast@gmail.com for more details. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 541-4252. UCCE MASTER GARDENERS OF SLO COUNTY: ADVICE TO GROW BY: BUSTING GARDEN MYTHS Head to this UCCE Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County workshop and plant sale. Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 781-5939. ucanr.edu/sites/mgslo. UCCE Auditorium, 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

2ND FREE LEGAL CLINIC REGISTRATION (LEGAL TEAM: FREDERICK & TINDULA LAW FIRM) Part of our Health Wellness and You Program, seniors 50 years and older can call the number provided after 2 p.m., leave a message for Dave, and mention the free legal clinic. Mondays-Fridays, 2-7 p.m. through Sept. 28 Free. (805) 929-1615. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 26

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nipomoseniorcenter.org/. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo. 3RD ANNUAL CYPRESS RIDGE FIT FOREVER GYM ARTISAN MARKET It’s time for the 3rd Annual Cypress Ridge Fit Forever Gym Artisan Market by the lake. This event highlights talented artists in our community, and we are thrilled by its growing success as more people come out to show their support. In addition to traditional artisan crafts, we have expanded our offerings to include ceramics, driftwood designs, natural beauty products, handcrafted accessories, exotic floral arrangements, and much more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including Mexican cuisine, artisan coffee, and delectable baked goods. Come picnic in the shade of the cypress trees — we hope to see you there! Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. FItForever Gym (Outdoor Lakeside Garden Patio), 1080 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande, (805) 720-0582. 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Come celebrate with us, music by Crossroads, along with historical displays, and guest Speakers. Food, drinks, wine and beer will be for sale. Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 489-8282. southcountyhistory.org. Heritage Square Park, 201 Nelson St., Arroyo Grande. 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) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach. BODY FUSION/EXERCISE AND FITNESS CLASS Do something good for yourself and stay fit for outdoor sports, while enhancing flexibility, strengthening your core to prevent lower back issues, improving your posture through yoga, and more. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. (970) 710-1412. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, avilabeachcc.com. CENTRAL COAST POLYAMORY Hosting a discussion group featuring different topics relating to ethical non-monogamy every month. Third Wednesday of every month,

AUGUST 13 - AUGUST 23, 2026 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. 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, 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. FREE DANCE FITNESS CLASS AT THE CLIFFS HOTEL & SPA This incredible dance fitness workout is led by Christiana Marie and hosted by the iconic Cliffs Hotel & Spa on their outdoor lawn space. Free for hotel guests and locals. Aug. 15, 11 a.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, (805) 773-5000. FRIENDS OF THE ARROYO GRANDE LIBRARY ART AUCTION The first ever art auction fundraiser for Friends of the AG Library is now live. Includes work by local artist Ellen November. Every 30 days, 9 a.m. Various. (310) 384-6912. app.galabid.com/aglibrary/items. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. GALA PRIDE AND DIVERSITY CENTER BOARD MEETING (VIA ZOOM) Monthly meeting of the Gala Pride and Diversity Center Board of Directors. Meets virtually via Zoom and is open to members of the public. Visit galacc.org/events to fill out the form to request meeting access. Third Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. No admission fee. galacc.org. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. GRACE MARIE BUBULKA: NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP Join this workshop featuring Grace Marie Bubulka, RN, MSN, speaker and author, who will share her extraordinary near-death experience and the profound insights it has brought. Aug. 16, 12-2

p.m. Free. (805) 345-0832. unity5cities.org. The Victorian, 789 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande. LA CONVERSACIÓN La Conversación is a group for practicing Spanish. There’s no homework or lessons, just conversation. Beginners to native speakers, all levels are welcome! Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. (805) 748-9123. Coffee Bean, 354 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach. Join La Conversación, a group for practicing spoken Spanish. There is no homework or lessons, just conversation. Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m. Free. Greenhouse Coffee Company, 1064 E Grand Av, Arroyo Grande, (805) 825-1345. LGBTQ+ FED THERAPIST LEAD SUPPORT GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A prorecovery 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. Third Wednesday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. 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 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach. NIPOMO SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP SIGN-UP & POTLUCK Bring a dish to share and join for a potluck, along with general meeting updates and local informative guest speakers. Third Wednesday of every month, 12:30-2 p.m. (805) 929-1615. nipomoseniorcenter.org. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St, Nipomo. 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. PORTAL RHYTHMS IN PISMO: MINDFUL DRUMMING AND SONG “Portal Rhythms” is an enriching mindful drumming

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Send event information to events@newtimesslo.com or submit online. experience, a unique blending of grounding and dynamic rhythmic processes to inspire curiosity, creativity, courage, and connection. Mindful drumming offers an embodied somatic approach to releasing stress, processing emotions, and calming and regulating the nervous system. Aug. 18, 7-8:30 p.m. $17.91-$28.62. my805tix.com. The Portal at Living Energy, 649 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, (805) 433-7685. SACRED SOUNDS PORTAL: PISMO BEACH Begin your weekend by diving deep into a sanctuary of restoration for a profound inner exploration a “soul-cation”! Located just blocks from the rhythmic, grounding pulse of the Pacific Ocean and nestled within the vibrant, crystal-infused space of The Portal at Living Energies, Sacred Sounds Portal is a monthly morning retreat designed to realign your mind, body, and spirit. Aug. 22, 9-10:30 a.m. $23.27-$33.98. my805tix.com. The Portal at Living Energy, 649 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, (805) 433-7685. SLO LEZ B FRIENDS (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A good core group of friends who gather to discuss topics we love/ care about from movies, outings, music, or being new to the area. We come from all walks of life and most importantly support each other. Transgender and Nonbinary folks welcome. Third Friday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. sloqueer.groups.io/g/lezbfriends. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. WEEKLY WATER SAFETY LESSONS Facility advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to register over the phone. Mondays-Fridays $160-$190. (805) 4816399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

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BREAKFAST ON THE BAY A monthly occasion that brings together the passionate citizens and business owners of the greater Estero Bay region in one place to deepen connections and share information. Breakfast is included with ticket price. Third Wednesday of every month, 7:30-9 a.m. $20 per member; $25 per non-member. (805) 772-4467. morrochamber.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay. 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) 8247383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

3RD THURSDAY GAME NIGHT SERIES & HAPPIER HOUR Join us every Third Thursday for Game Night and Happier Hour. There are many games to choose from., and $2 off glasses of wine and $1 off mocktails. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. (805) 2703327. dracaenawines.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles. ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS KICKOFF DINNER Join us at Blast and Brew Atascadero as we kick off another exciting Greyhounds Fall sports season! Meet our coaches and student-athletes, hear important information for the upcoming season, and help us celebrate the beginning of what promises to be another incredible year. Aug. 19, 6-9 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Blast and Brew, 7935 San Luis Ave., Atascadero. CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY Teams of one to six people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix. com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

SONIC SEASONING TASTING AND DINNER A unique night that takes your appreciation of wine to the next level. Aug. 15, 5-9 p.m. $50-$185. landing.casswinery.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne 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. UNDER THE ESTRELLA SKY WINEMAKERS’ DINNER Wine taste with 15 Paso Robles wineries and enjoy a four-course dinner paired with wines, music, and dancing. The auction benefits the scholarship program. Aug. 15, 5-9 p.m. $160-$175. (818) 424-3734. pleasantvalleywinetrail.com. Hartley Farms, 6770 Estrella Rd., San Miguel. SAN LUIS OBISPO

2ND ANNUAL FARM GAMES HOEDOWN Don’t miss the second annual Farm Games Hoedown. Aug. 15, 5-8:30 p.m. $95. (805) 769-8344. cityfarmslo.org/hoedown. Rancho Toro y Oso, 1990 Sycamore Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo. ART OF TEA: HISTORY, CULTURE, TASTING, AND MORE This two-day tea immersion includes guided education and tasting led by professional tea sommelier, Jen de Tréglodé . Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-noon and Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-noon $120. (619) 807-7006. sichuankitchenslo.com. Sichuan Kitchen, 2078 Parker Street, San Luis Obispo. DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. SURF N’ TURF ON THE RANCH Join us for our first Surf N’ Turf at La Lomita Ranch—a laid-back summer gathering with a touch of coastal cowboy charm. Aug. 22, 3-5 p.m. $59. (805) 706-8034. exploretock.com. La Lomita Ranch, 1985 La Lomita Way, San Luis Obispo. ∆

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Arts ARTIFACTS The great unknown

What happens when we die? That’s the central question of the When You Die Trilogy. Part 1 was scheduled to screen courtesy of Hospice SLO County at the Palm Theatre on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Dates and times for Parts 2 and 3 will be announced later. “Parts 2 and 3 are still TBD as we want to gauge interest and attendance for Part 1 first,” Hospice SLO interim Executive Director Abe Lincoln explained via email. In Part 1, viewers meet the documentary’s director, Johanna Lunn, who takes viewers “on a journey to discover if consciousness continues after death by exploring personal stories of near-death experiences, deathbed visions, scientific insights, and more,” according to press materials. “She speaks with leading clinicians and researchers who have spent their careers studying these experiences and the nature of consciousness. Their stories are revealed with humor and compassion.” The film series is made possible thanks to the When You Die Project (whenyoudie.org). It may sound macabre, but, organizers add, “Exploring what happens after death not only helps us decide how we want to be cared for at the end of life, but as it turns out, exploring death is surprisingly life-giving!”

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As holiday traditions go, The Nutcracker may be one of the most venerated—a ballet that can trace its roots to 1892 and features Tchaikovsky’s familiar score, from a story that’s even older: E.T.A. Hoffmann’s 1816 short story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Set on Christmas eve, the story follows young Clara as family and friends decorate the tree during a holiday party, and as it proceeds, much of the story plays out in her imagination. It’s still months sway from the holiday season, but the North County Dance Foundation (ncdpaf.org) has announced auditions for its 30th anniversary production of The Nutcracker: A Storybook Ballet. “This milestone production celebrates three decades of holiday tradition, community involvement, and local performing arts in North County,” Marketing Director Alyna Gibson announced. “Auditions are open to dancers ages 6 through adult and will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Class Act Dance Studio in Paso Robles.” An informational meeting will be held Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the studio. Callbacks will take place on Sunday, Aug. 23, by invitation only. Performances will be at Cal Poly’s Spanos Theatre Dec. 4 through 6. Δ —Glen Starkey

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orty years feels like a long time. Steve Carell didn’t become a household name until he was 43 years old and starred in The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Lucille Ball was 40 when I Love Lucy premiered in 1951. Yes, 40 years is a while, but compared to some SLO County players, it’s small potatoes, baby!

Western swinger

Come October, Western swing, country, and yodeling artist Monte Mills will celebrate 50 years of playing music in SLO County, beating New Times’ tenure by nearly a decade. A farrier by trade with a love of calf roping, Mills arrived on the Central Coast in 1972 and was playing music by 1976. Raised in Colorado “on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains in a little town called Olathe,” Mills did a three-year stint in the military as a Seabee during the Vietnam era and used the G.I. Bill to attend the Porterville Horseshoeing School Inc., a school internationally renowned for producing expert farriers. Listening to Mills reminisce about SLO’s “old days” is like taking an encyclopedic trip through the venues of yore. “Laguna Village Inn was coming in as the hot spot on the corner of LOVR and Madonna Road,” Mills recalled. “It was really popular. It later became kind of a gay bar.” The Motel Inn, Madonna Inn, F. McLintocks in downtown SLO, Tortilla Flats, The Spindle, the Cigar Factory, 1865, the Anderson Hotel, Sebastian’s, The Spirit, the Dark Room, This Old House, Happy Jack’s in Morro Bay, the Olde Port Inn near Avila Beach, even Camozzi’s in Cambria, which Mills recalled had a “real warped floor you could barely stand on”—he remembers all these long-forgotten places where thousands of people listened to music and danced and celebrated over the last 50 years. Some of his earliest SLO memories are of an ongoing Wednesday night calf roping event at the Madonna Inn. It was one of many reasons he decided to settle in SLO County. “It was made enticing with all the college kids around, as I was around that age,” he said. “I’d

Four local musicians who’ve been around longer than New Times

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always enjoyed music a lot, and when I was in college, I learned that auctioneer song, and I used to sit in with bands around different places.” Starting in 1974, he had the horseshoeing concession with Los Rancheros Vistadores, a group of equestrians that meets annually for a 60-mile ride on Santa Barbara ranchland northward. At one of those camps, an attendee heard him sing “The Auctioneer Song.” “He said, ‘God, you ought to record that.’ Of course, he was one that was gonna set it up and make money off of it,” Mills laughed. “So, we went down and recorded a whole album of stuff down there in Hollywood.” He’s not sure of the studio’s name, but he remembers a couple of the players hired for the session, including Roy Lanham from the Sons of the Pioneers on lead guitar, and a “guy who’d been with Artie Shaw’s band on drums.” “I was as green as I could be, but we did it, and then I had an album out, and I went out and started playing,” Mills said. “We got a gig down there at McLintocks Saloon, playing for the college kids. And that got fairly popular, and we ended up doing that for 27 years.” Mills’ McLintocks-era shows were legendary. The place would be packed, and college girls would line up to compete in a wet T-shirt contest to get a Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band shirt. “Yeah, that was a pretty magical time back in those days,” Mills said. “People were more inclined to dance than they are now, that’s for sure. Especially swing dance. And that was before cellphones, where you had people’s undivided attention. I think cellphones made a huge difference in how people tune in. That’s the big thing that I see.” Mills, now 80, booked about 25 shows in 2026, and he’s still got a few more to play, including a couple of free ones on Wednesday, Aug. 19, for the Templeton Concert series in the downtown park PHOTOS COURTESY OF MONTE MILLS

MONTE THEN & NOW Monte Mills fronted The Lucky Horseshoe Band in 1976 (above) and it performed earlier this year in Paso Robles City Park (right).

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from 6 to 8 p.m.; and the Avila Beach Farmers Market on Friday, Aug. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. Mills’ official Golden Gala 50th Anniversary Reunion Party is on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Barrel House Brewery’s amphitheater (5 to 9 p.m.; all ages; free). “They’ve gone really all out for it,” Mills said. “They’re gonna have a food truck on hand, and stuff for kids to do, roping dummies—they’re making an event out of it. We sure appreciate how well received it is up there.” Visit Mills’ website at montemills.com to find more shows and marvel at his history. The man’s a legend.

Wild Jalapeño

Louie Ortega has also been a fixture on the scene since the 1970s. He was born in Santa Maria, but his mother remarried when he was 4 and his stepfather moved the family to Salinas. “My grandparents lived in Santa Maria all that time,” Ortega recalled, “so we would come back and forth and hit the beaches and go to SLO and Paso.” Ortega later discovered that his birth dad was a guitarist and singer, and as his mother says, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Ortega’s first professional band was Louie and the Lovers in 1969. Doug Sahm of Sir Douglas Quintet and later the Texas Tornados—both bands Ortega would eventually become a part of—helped get him signed to Columbia and Atlantic Records. By 1970, Ortega was married and in ’72 moved his family to Avila Beach. “My kids went to that little school before it was a charter school, and it was great,” he said. “There were chickens and cows over the fence.” One of Ortega’s other early bands was Rio Salinas. His first SLO band was called Salsa Brava, and they played the Cigar Factory, Olde Port, and The Spindle, among other venues. “That band ran for about 10 years or so,” he explained. “Then I started doing solo shows, and then I started Louie Ortega and the Wild Jalapeños.” By the early ’80s, Sahm—the guy who had discovered Ortega as a teenager—asked Ortega to play guitar with Sir Douglas Quintet. “Then we did a lot of European tours. I did a lot of records,” he recalled. “Then in the late ’80s, ’89 maybe, and we were playing a Tex-Mex Christmas party in San Francisco at Boz Skaggs’ place, and the opening act was Flaco Jiménez, and the second act was Freddy Fender, and then Sir Douglas Quintet was closing. It just got nuts, and at the end, Doug asked Flaco and Freddy to come onstage and join us, and the encore ended up being almost an hour.” About a week later, Sahm called Ortega. “‘Hey, I’m thinking about putting this thing together with Freddy and Flaco. I’m going to call it the Texas Tornados.’ He said, ‘You want the guitar chair?’ And I said, ‘Let me think about it—yeah!’” Ortega had an 18-year run with them before the original members started dying off, but a form of the band continues to this day with Doug Sahm’s kid Shawn Sahm, Ernie Durawa, and Ortega, often billed as Texas Tornado Traditions. During his tenure with the original Tornados, Ortega won a 1990 Grammy Award for his performance and translation of their song “Soy de San Luis.” “It was a song Flaco’s father wrote in the ’50s,” Ortega explained. “I did the translation from English into Spanish, and that won us a Grammy on our first record.” Ortega just turned 75 and continues to perform LONG HAULERS continued page 29

Arts PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOUIE ORTEGA, SIR DOUGLAS QUINTET, AND TEXAS TORNADO TRADITIONS

p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 22, catch them at Cambria Pines Lodge (5:30 to 11 p.m.). Visit chethogoboom.com or earlsoftuesday. com to keep up with Hogaboom.

Americana master

Wally Barnick has been in a bunch of bands, most famously the Cache an acoustic duo with Tommy Lee Nunes that Valley Drifters. He played regularly at DW Grover’s in Grover “was pretty fresh back from Vietnam in Beach and the Hungry Tiger in Morro Bay. late 1969” when he met the woman who This developed into an electric band called became his wife. Fast Mickey—a hardworking cover band. “I’m not a native Californian. I’m an Eager to try other genres, he later joined Ohioan, but I was determined to live in the established soul, rock, jazz-fusion act California once I got done with my military FATZ in the late ’80s, which became a stuff, and just through happenstance, I ran regular at The Spirit, a hilltop night club that into this young gal down in Costa Mesa. now houses KSBY. It had been through a lot She’s been trying to get rid of me ever since, of names: The Breakers, Hob Nob, Yancy but I won’t leave,” Barnick quipped. “I McFadden’s, and after The Spirit, Loco couldn’t really tolerate the crowded scene in Ranchero. Orange County. I was pretty claustrophobic FATZ opened for the Red Hot Chili after my years of ‘vacation.’ And she said, Peppers, Eddie and the Tide, Junior Walker ‘Well, I know a place that you’d like.” and the All Stars, and The Greg Kihn Band. They hitchhiked their way to Big Sur and From there, Hogaboom formed CT and “got dropped off along the way at a number the Detroit Power, a powerhouse horns and of places, but one of them was right at the keyboard-driven R&B act that shared the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Santa stage with Sha Na Na and The Mamas and Rosa Street, right across from a place called the Papas. They were arguably SLO County’s the Speedy Burger. It’s biggest band for years no longer there, but the When two members left, building is. Now it’s taco Hogaboom and keyboardist stand. Well, we stood on Doug Tomooka formed the the corner with our thumbs Send gallery, stage, duo HeartThieves and put and cultrual festivities to in the wind and eventually arts@newtimesslo.com. out an amazing debut. They made our way to Big Sur.” recently released a new Barnick thought he could album 30-some years later. live there, but his wife was Hard to believe they’re still at it. Hogaboom’s a college student, so they returned to SLO turning 74 in September. County to be closer to schools. Barnick got CT and Tommy Lee and Soulsauce were his radio operator license from the FCC and two other Hogaboom outfits. These days he’s took a job “at a radio station in Santa Maria. with the Earls of Tuesday. They play covers by KZON. It was an AM daytime country music The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bruce Cockburn, station, and I had no interest in or knowledge Cat Stevens, Al Green, various Motown of country music, but after taking that job, I hits, Little Feat, Steely Dan, Bob Dylan, the soon became somewhat enamored with it,” Allman Brothers, Tim Buckley, CSN&Y, Bob he admitted. Marley, Taj Mahal, and more. There he met two brothers—Doug and You can see them on Friday, Aug. 14, at Don Ellington—who were afternoon disc Harmony Cellars Winery (5:15 to 7:15 p.m.). jockeys and relatives of Buck Owens, and They play Ragged Point on Sunday, Aug. they had a honky-tonk band in Santa Maria 16 (noon to 3:30 p.m.). On Friday, Aug. 21, playing at a place called The Beacon Outpost. they’re at Paso’s Derby Winery from 6 to 9 “They invited me to come down and

LOUIE THEN & NOW Louie Ortega (second from left) with Sir Douglas Quintet and on guitar with three-fifths of Texas Tornado Tradition. LONG HAULERS from page 28

live. On Saturday, Aug. 15, catch him at Cambria’s The Coastal Tap Room (4 to 5 p.m.; all ages; free). On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21 and 22, he plays Marisol at The Cliffs Resort (7 to 9 p.m.; all ages; free). Keep up with him at louieortega.net. He’s still spicy!

The musical chameleon

Chet Hogaboom must hold the record for being in the most successful local bands. His introduction to music is a story for the ages. He was from Upstate New York, but his family moved to Fresno when he was 7 or 8, and his dad worked at the athletic department at Fresno City College and was in charge of events at Ratcliffe Stadium. “My first instrument was the drums,” he explained. “My friends and I used to hustle Cokes at those events, going through the crowd. So, the Rolling Stones and the Byrds were playing at Ratcliffe Stadium in 1965. It was the Stones’ second tour of the States.” He and his buddies were there to work, so they got in early and for free, but instead of marching up and down the stands selling Coca-Cola, “We just sat in the stands and watched.” A couple of days later, the groundskeeper, “this old man named Doc brought up Charlie [Watts’] snare drum in a gig bag in my dad’s office. ‘Hey, they left it here.’ They left in a hurry in an armored car because the girls ran at the stage,” Hogaboom laughed. He asked his parents for drum lessons, and so it began. He eventually sold the drums but continued to sing, in particular with follow basketball player Harley Ogata, doing Simon and Garfunkel-like harmonies. His arrival in SLO is a common story: “I moved over here to go to college and never left. You’re gonna laugh, because I lived in the Park Hotel for 50 bucks a month. Shared the bathroom down the hall.” He traded his brother-in-law a sleeping bag for a nylon-string guitar, got some chord books, and started learning. “The first time I performed around here was 1974, a little place up by the railroad tracks that’s no longer there called The Outside Inn.” Later, a Fresno friend moved to SLO and they started Cooncreek, and in 1975 they played their first gig at The Dark Room. Shows at The Network, 1865, and Sebestian’s followed. At a show “out 227,” they met some horn players who needed singers for an R&B band. Fat and Sassy was born and was hugely popular. When it ended around 1980, Hogaboom formed Chester (his given first name), which was more of a straight-up rock band. Both bands toured a lot. In the mid-’80s, he’d started a family and wanted to stick closer to home, so he formed

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sing with them, and that was my lead off to playing,” Barnick explained. “I really wanted to play [an instrument], so the younger brother, Doug, said, ‘Well, I’ll show you a few chords.’” Barnick was admittedly too impatient to practice and learn. “I called him up and thanked him for his time—he wasn’t charging me any money— but I said, ‘I’ve got to tell you, Doug, this is taking too long. I want to play right now.’ Doug laughed and said, ‘I’ll show you some stuff on the bass guitar.’ He said, ‘You’ll be able to pick that up a lot faster.’ And he was right. So, within a very short time, I was playing, not very well, but well enough to fool people. That was in ’71.” One of Barnick’s early gigs was playing at The Rose Garden Ballroom in Pismo for “one of those battle of the bands.” He was approached by Alan Glass, a guitar player, who asked Barnick to join his band, Freeway, that had a Hammond B3 organ player and female singer and covered songs by Yes, Deep Purple, and Stevie Wonder with complex arrangements. “That was really the first honest to goodness, to the bone, having to play arrangements and know what I was doing, band,” Barnick explained. In the summer of ’75, he ran into “two fellows who were members of the Cache Valley Drifters, David West and Bill Griffin.” They were playing The Dark Room, and Barnick introduced himself. The next day West called and soon Barnick joined the Cache Valley Drifters, which became a colossally popular bluegrass and beyond act that did inventive things like adapt Cream’s “White Room” into a bluegrass song. Well into his music career, Barnick was hired to manage and book a new nightclub, The Spirit. He brought performers like Bonnie Raitt, Dave Brubeck, Maria Muldaur, Dave Mason, and Asleep at the Wheel to town. The club produced its own publication, The Spirit Magazine, because Barnick had approached The Tribune and their weekly entertainment insert, Focus, asking if they’d use his press releases to inform the public about acts coming to The Spirit. The Trib said no, so Barnick took it into his own hands. Here’s where it ties into the start of New Times. “I had put the magazine out once a month,” Barnick explained, “and I think I was on the third edition or so.” Then, there was a knock at his office door, and New Times founders Steve Moss and

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHET HOGABOOM, FAT AND SASSY, AND EARLS OF TUESDAY

CHET THEN & NOW Chet Hogaboom (far left) with members of Fat and Sassy, circa 1978, and with members of Earls of Tuesday.

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WALLY THEN & NOW Wally Barnick (far left) with the Cache Valley Drifters, circa 1977 or ’78, and with Rockin’ Bs bandmates Kenny Blackwell and Julie Beaver. LONG HAULERS from page 29

Bev Johnson walked in looking “forlorn, just dejected,” Barnick recalled. “They’ve got copies of The Spirit Magazine with them, and they said they were planning to start a magazine. A big smile came over my face, and I said, ‘You mean to tell me you guys are gonna put out a magazine like this?’ And they’re going, ‘Well, we don’t know now, because you’re first in line.’ I said, ‘I’ll tell you what. If you guys will put my stuff in your magazine, I’ll stop publishing that thing right now.’” New Times came to life.

The Spirit eventually closed. But Barnick, 77, never stopped playing. These days you can hear him with The Rockin’ Bs band with violinist and vocalist Julie Beaver and guitar wiz Kenny Blackwell. They’re playing on Saturday, Aug. 14, at Ragged Point with Wes Starr on drums (noon to 4 p.m.). See them again on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Paso’s Pear Valley Winery (1 to 4 p.m.). You can keep up with Barnick at facebook.com/WallyBarnickMusic. He’s keeping the music alive. ∆ Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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passionate and endearing. Allie is a bit of a shrinking violet—making her money from singing jingles but too much of a wallflower to put herself out there in any real way. I like this director. Easy A and Anyone But You are both fun romps that I’m familiar with, and this film fits easily within the rom-com genre and proves entertaining enough, despite the ridiculous premise. Don’t start thinking too hard about how we got here, just enjoy the romp through a night of lust and just maybe a little bit of love too. Glen The leads do have chemistry, and I especially liked Barbaro’s ability to sell a range of feeling with one quirky look. She’s got eyeroll variations for days and micro expressions down to a science. New York City might be relativity small geographically, but with 8.5 million people, the number of times these two misfits manage to run into each other is kismet to the nth power. It’s like they’re destined for each other, but since Allie’s favorite part of sex is “the buildup,” rest assured, the film takes its sweet time

much time on its hands, and more is revealed than needs to be. Some suspense lingers, but when the film shows its monsters, it loses much of its mystery—the idea of the monsters is much scarier than the monsters themselves. The family soon suffers from what relates to compartment syndrome. Up until it chokes itself out, the film is an interesting ride. I doubt you’ll feel horror-film satisfaction from this one, but the actors are working hard to keep it interesting. Save this one for when you need something a bit spooky but that you can overhaul in your head quite easily. This doesn’t perfectly fit any bill but stays entertaining enough to be a watchable flick. (112 min.) —Anna

getting these two even sort of together. There’s a fun supporting cast, from ’80s teen queen Molly Ringwald as Owen’s mother, Linda, to LeVar Burton as Linda’s paramour. Everyone’s hot to get down, and lot of the fun is watching our two leads almost hook up with all the wrong people. If you’re in a romcom mood, park your brain at the theater door and have fun. Anna Exactly right. Leave your criticalthinking brain at the doorstep and give yourself over to the charm of these two leads. It’s clear from early on that they’re meant for each other—and their missed opportunities with others that come around on the “one night” have none of the charm that they find together. It’s silly, and, as I said walking out of the theater, “so dumb,” but I can’t deny it’s charming as heck. ∆ Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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Pepper Boys

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What’s in a name?

’ve always wondered where Hawaiian rock reggae trio Pepper got their name, and now I know. It was a Saturday Night Live skit with Dana Carvey and Adam Sandler called “The Pepper Boy,” available on YouTube. In it, Carvey is an experienced Italian restaurant “pepper boy” showing greenhorn pepper boy Sandler how to approach diners and ask if they’d like fresh ground pepper. In 2020, in an interview with The Pier, Pepper lead singer and guitarist Kaleo Wassman explained that he, Bret Bollinger (bass), and Yesod Williams (drums) were three high school kids in Kailua-Kona working as waiters, and when they got off at 10 p.m., they’d race home to watch SNL. This particular skit cracked them up, so when it was time to play their first gig, they called themselves Pepper. This week, Good Vibez presents Pepper and The Movement at the Fremont Theater on Wednesday, Aug. 19 (doors at 6, show at 7 p.m.; all ages; $47.86 to $68.46 at prekindle. com). Pepper calls their blend of reggae, alternative rock, dub, island rhythms, and punk rock energy “Kona Dub-Rock,” and it’s a sound that’s served them well through eight studio albums, most recently Local Motion (2019), an album that peaked at No. 1 on the reggae charts. Their newest recording is the 2023 six-song EP Makai, whose title is a Hawaiian term that roughly translates to “by the ocean.” The Movement is an alt-reggae act that formed in 2003 and draws inspiration from Sublime, 311, Slightly Stoopid, and John Brown’s Body. Joe Samba opens the show. Good Vibez also presents stand-up comic Maria Bamford at the Fremont on Friday, Aug. 14 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $33.96 to $58.68 at prekindle.com). She’s “known for her inventive voices, candid storytelling about mental health, and sharp, surreal observations,” her bio explained. “Her comedy blends vulnerability with absurdity, turning personal struggles into compassionate, laugh-out-loud art that resonates with longtime fans and new listeners alike.”

ROCKIN’ REGGAE Good Vibez presents Pepper at the Fremont Theater on Aug. 19.

Also from Good Vibez and Otter Productions, Inc., see up-and-coming country singer-songwriter Ty Myer at Avila Beach Golf Resort on Thursday, Aug. 20. It’s almost sold-out. General admission tickets are gone, but some $203.10 beach balcony tickets remained as of Aug. 13. Myers mixes Southern soul, country blues, Americana, and blues rock into his sound. Brent Cobb and Benny G open.

Get strange

Good Medicine and Numbskull have a couple of cool shows this week starting with Strange Vine at Club Car Bar on Friday, Aug. 14 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $9.99 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Expect “earthy, energetic music … a fusion of blues, psychedelic, and traditional American rock,” organizers announced. “It’s a sound born of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, from two men who were raised there. Ian Blesse plays drums and Rhodes piano (simultaneously), while Toby Cordova fleshes out the songs with a rotating arsenal of guitars (including one made from a cigar box). Both contribute vocals toward a rich, layered sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts.” Josh Ottum and Alex Nash open.

SURF’S UP Good Medicine and Numbskull present Tijuana Panthers at Club Car Bar on Aug. 15.

Next, Tijuana Panthers play at Club Car Bar on Saturday, Aug. 15 (doors at 8, show at 9 p.m. p.m.; all ages; $20.29 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Members of the Long Beach surf rock trio have known each other since junior high. They’re touring in support of 2022’s Halfway to Eighty, their sixth studio album. Division 13 and new local act Tuff Kitty open.

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One of a kind

(((folkYEAH!))) presents unique and original indie folk singer-songwriter Alela Diane at The Siren on Saturday, Aug. 14 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $29.43 at eventbrite.com). She’s so artsy/weird-good/inventive. ART FOLK FEM (((folkYEAH!))) presents Alela Diane at The I love her videos and her Siren on Aug. 14. arresting melodies and unusual Spare and introspective, her albums are lyrics. Hipster cool to the max! “Diane’s parents were musicians, and studies in quiet efficiency. She’s touring in she grew up singing with them and in her support of her ninth, 2026’s Who’s Keeping school choir,” her bio explains. “A self-taught Time. Shannon Lay opens. guitarist, she released her first album, 2003’s STARKEY continued page 36 Forest Parade, at the age of 20.”

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BABES AGAINST THE MACHINE LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE Hear the world’s only all-female tribute to the music of Rage Against The Machine. Aug. 14 $17.91. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Each Wednesday, enjoy this Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. (805) 995-3883. schoonerscayucos. com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

BURLEY THISTLES Burley Thistles, and their fetching music, wily worldview, and radio-ready sound. Aug. 22, 1-4 p.m. Four Lanterns Winery, 2485 West Highway 46, Paso Robles, (805) 226-5955, fourlanternswinery.com. CRYING UNCLE BLUEGRASS BAND LIVE IN PASO Widely recognized as one of the most exciting bluegrass bands on the scene, Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band plays a unique mix of Bluegrass, DAWG (David Grisman Music), jazz, and

modern originals. Aug. 15, 7-10 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles. DARK STAR HAPPY HOUR, OPEN MIC AND KARAOKE NIGHT Chill out at Dark Star’s happy hour, and enjoy burgers, karaoke, and open mic nigh. Wine by the glass will be available for $8. Fridays, 4-8 p.m. Free. (805) 237-2389. darkstarcellars.com/. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles. EASTON EVERETT Enjoy Everett’s guitar-woven neo-folk pop, coupled with his noteworthy singing and writing. Aug. 23, 12-2 p.m. Primal House, 3330 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles, (805) 202-4700. FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen,

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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.

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES Join us weekly for the Friday Night Music Series, complete with rotating food trucks! Wine and food will be available for purchase. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. through Aug. 28 Free. (805) 238-6300. derbywineestates.com/events/. Derby Wine Estates, 525 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles.

SOLEFFECT AT CALIFORNIA COAST BEER Kick off your weekend with an afternoon of great beer and live music with Sōleffect at California Coast Beer Company. Aug. 21, 6-9 p.m. California Coast Beer Company, 1346 Railroad St., Paso Robles, calcoastbeer.com/.

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STEPHEN STYLES LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE IN PASO ROBLES Join for an evening with rising country star Stephen Styles as he brings his show to the Pour House this August! Aug. 22, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $17.91. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles. TENT CITY LIMITS: CONCERTS AT

THE PRINTERY Presented by the Atascadero Printery Foundation in partnership with Tiny Porch Concerts, this live summer concert series brings touring bluegrass, folk, and Americana acts to the historic Atascadero Printery Building. Hear Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band and Miss Leo & the Handsome Fellas. Aug. 14, 6-9 p.m. $28.62. my805tix.com. Atascadero Printery Foundation, 6351 Olmeda Avenue, Atascadero. ULTRA LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE Ultra is one of the hottest bands on the Central Coast playing a ton of banger alt-pop-rock tunes with one hit after another that will keep you on the dance floor all night! Aug. 21, 7-10 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles. LIVE MUSIC continued page 37

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BALLET THEATRE SUMMER PERFORMANCES At Ballet Theatre SLO, summer is the perfect time to dance and let creativity take center stage! Experience dancers of all ages shining in Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo’s Summer Performances. Aug. 15, 4 p.m. and Aug. 16, 4 p.m. $23.27. my805tix. com. The School of Ballet Theater San Luis Obispo, 3566 S. Higuera Street, suite 207, San Luis Obispo, (805) 440-1439. MOONSHINER COLLECTIVE - UNDER THE MOON CONCERT About Moonshiner Collective: Moonshiner Collective is a 3-piece Folk Rock/California Soul/ Americana band that uniquely blends good time music with a powerfully soulful depth. Lead singer-songwriter Dan Curcio has been performing in this area for 20+ years with Moonshiner Collective and his former band Still Time and has the most sold out shows in SLO Brew’s concert history. These Under the Moon shows perfectly blend the band’s instrospective singer songwriter feels earlier in the show leading into full send dance party goodness as the sun sets over Cerro Romauldo and the lanterns light the perfectly sloped hillside as the show goes on. Aug. 14, 5:30-9:30 p.m. $30. my805tix.com. Dairy Creek Golf Course, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, (805) 782-8060. ROCKIN’ THE RANCH: JILL KNIGHT BAND Aug. 16, 1-4 p.m. $7.20. my805tix. com. Filipponi Ranch, 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. ROCKIN’ THE RANCH: NEIGHBORHOOD KATZ Aug. 23, 1-4 p.m. $7.20. my805tix. com. Filipponi Ranch, 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. SALTWOUND AND CULTIST LIVE Aug. 22, 5 p.m. $17.91. my805tix. com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974. SHARE THE CARE: A BENEFIT FOR 805UNDOCUFUND Join for an evening of live music, connection, and giving back as The Bomb Cyclone Unit and SLO Brew present a benefit concert supporting 805 UndocuFund, an organization dedicated to providing critical assistance to undocumented individuals and families throughout the Central Coast. Aug. 23, 5-9 p.m. $17.91. my805tix.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. TMHA PRESENTS: ROOTS & RHYTHM LIVE MUSIC & STORYTELLING AT GROWING GROUNDS DOWNTOWN, HOSTED BY YNANA ROSE This new SLO music series aims to raise awareness and invite conversations around mental health and wellness with live music in a beautiful downtown setting Every other Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Sept. 23 Free. (805) 544-4967. facebook.com/ events/2159625194608460/. Growing

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HAPPY HOUR MUSIC SERIES Enjoy live music at the winery most Friday evenings. Check site for concert schedule. Fridays presquilewine.com. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, (805) 937-8110. LADIES NIGHT OUT Music by DJ Van Gloryious and DJ Panda. Features delicious daiquiri specials. Thursdays, 8 p.m.-midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866. LIVE JAZZ SATURDAYS Enjoy live jazz featuring swing jazz guitarist Ed Hite. Aug. 15, 2-4 p.m. Free.

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STOCKYARD SUMMER AND FALL CONCERT SERIES FEATURING CARBON CITY LIGHTS Aug. 15, 1 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Stockyard, 241 S Broadway St, Orcutt. SUNDAY NIGHT FUN End the weekend with some good vibes. Music by DJ Van Gloryious. Sundays, 8 p.m.-midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866. LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

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LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS Sundays, 2-6 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, (805) 686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT REFUGIO RANCH VINEYARDS TASTING The Refugio Ranch Tasting Room features live music every weekend this summer. Join us to enjoy the atmosphere and our seasonal summer menu. Through Aug. 30 (805) 697-5289. refugioranch.com/events. Refugio Ranch Tasting Room, 2990 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, (805) 686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com. ∆

Rob Vermeulen of Robbo Music welcomes musicians, bands, singers and vocal talents to Morro Bay where music is hand crafted, home grown and full of heart.

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Spreading wings

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Visit Grover Beach’s only tasting room as the owners take to the skies for a new chapter

illions of orange and black A different type of flight butterflies have taken flight from Stop by Monarch Grove Winery for a tasting or a glass the designated grove of eucalyptus at 252 W. Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. Summertime hours trees off Highway 1 in Pismo Beach. A are Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday and hair south of the sanctuary, one Shell Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Find more information at monarchgrovewinery.com or on Beach couple realized it was time for a new Instagram @monarchgrovewinery. adventure of their own. Partners Julie Garcia and Ercilia Martins for sangiovese, calabrese, and a blend of bought Grover Beach’s Monarch Grove zinfandel and petite sirah coming out of the Winery in 2024 from its previous owners. barrel soon. Not long after, they decided to move out of Garcia’s “baby” is her cabernet franc. It’s their spot near the train station to a bigger made with dry-farmed Paso Robles grapes, location around the corner on Grand Avenue, grown without any supplemental irrigation. which opened in July. “The fruit is more concentrated. There’s “We kind of relate to the butterfly. We less water in the pulp,” Garcia explained went through transformations in our own while looking at her glass. “You get less of a lives before we met, and then when we met, yield, but you get a richer … style of wine. … we became one and transformed together,” It just keeps changing a little bit. Sometimes Garcia said one sunny evening in the new I get more tobacco. Sometimes vanilla, tasting room. caramel, a little more fruit. Then it’s a little She’s taken on the role of head winemaker. dry. So, it just keeps your palate moving.” As her wife tells it, one day they bought a Even while balancing a full-time job, winery, and the next day Garcia was at UC Garcia makes time to help out at the tasting Davis studying viticulture. If Garcia says she’s going to become a winemaker, everyone room. She hung every ceiling tile at the new place and joked that the Home Depot staff better believe it. know her now. Monarch Grove doesn’t grow its own Seeing the vision come together is a grapes, but Garcia said it’s a luxury to choose prize for the months of between multiple vineyards dedication and effort the from Paso Robles to the owners exerted. They Santa Ynez Valley. They pick said it’s worth it when from small-batch growers, visitors come in for a taste aiming for organic and Send tidbits on everything and enjoy their wines or sustainable grapes. Only food and drink to compliment the space. making a few hundred bites@newtimesslo.com. Garcia’s perspective cases annually, they can on wine changed after be particular about which traveling to Portugal with fruits they use. her wife, who’s from the Azores islands. After The magic happens at a production each visit, the couple brings a little bit of the facility in Grover Beach. Garcia and Martins handle everything from labeling and corking country home with them, including ideas for the business. Garcia learned a lot about bottles to packing them in boxes. Varieties winemaking from her in-laws and is inspired change year to year, but Monarch Grove currently offers bottles of chardonnay, by the Portuguese style of wines. They are rosé, petite sirah, and zinfandel. Stay tuned generally low tannin and fruit forward. Plus,

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ON THE MAIN STRIP Monarch Grove Winery is currently the only tasting room in Grover Beach. It’s located conveniently next to restaurants, a coffee shop, and a nail salon so visitors can keep the party going up and down Grand Avenue.

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PERSISTENT PARTNERS Ercilia Martins (left) and Julie Garcia (right) co-own Monarch Grove Winery, crafting fruit-forward wines to serve in their new tasting room on Grand Avenue in Grover Beach. COURTESY PHOTO BY SONIA FIORENZA

there’s a different connotation around wine in Portugal. “I really fell in love with the culture and how they incorporate food and wine together,” Garcia said. “In Portugal, it’s much more quaint. It’s like you’re going into their home, and they treat you that way.” Martins agreed. It’s what she’s observed in her family for her whole life. She remembers helping pick grapes as a child and taking a clay pitcher to the barrel before meals. Nearly every family made wine in Portugal, but if one didn’t, odds were that the neighbors did. She thinks the tradition is changing with new generations. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Monarch Grove Winery produces around 300 cases annually of red, white, and rosé “‘Wine is for the table,’ wines using Central Coast grapes. Look for its dessert wine is what we’ve always said,” for a sweet touch, too. Martins remembered. “When you’re tasting someone’s wine, creating a vibrant taste profile and food you’re coming to their table.” pairings. Her palate contributes greatly to her She’s taken great care to adorn the tasting wife’s winemaking. room like a home. It feels neat and polished “The wine knows what to do,” Martins but not stuffy or snobby. said. “Supporting it, what nature already Local artwork surrounds sofas and does, that’s what we do.” coffee tables, set with magazines and fresh Sharing their wines is the most rewarding flowers. Stools at a long bar are positioned part. Both owners said they still can’t for conversations with Martins and Garcia. believe that after many months of labor they Sometimes one of their friends is back there successfully moved and are continuing to pouring, too. Dogs are welcome. pour for the community. Martins, whose background is in “It’s rewarding that we’re still alive,” counseling, manages the day-to-day at the Martins joked. tasting room and the Monarch Grove wine The last time they took a trip to Portugal club. One day soon she hopes to hire a sales was before they bought the winery, so they’re employee. working on plans for another visit. The goal However, nothing would keep her away remains to grow the winery and hire another from the tasting room because she enjoys set of hands so Garcia and Martins can interacting with people. embark on their next flight. ∆ “Just come and enjoy the wine that we make in our little place,” Martins said. “That’s Sun Staff Writer Madison White, from New kind of the theme behind our passion for it Times’ sister paper, enjoyed Monarch Grove and the way we make it.” Winery’s rosé of cabernet sauvignon. Reach Rather than thinking about what varieties her at mwhite@santamariasun.com. will fly off the shelves, Martins thinks of

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February 5, Exp. & 26, 2026 12, 19, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEME FICTITIOUS NT BUSINESS FILE NO. 2026-0135 NAME STATEME (01/01/202 NT 6) FILE NO. 2026-0072 New Filing The following (N/A) person is doing business as New Filing SIGNS, 2570 INTERACTIVE DEThe following Paul Place, Arroyo business as person is doing Grande, CA 93420-3104. KT AVILA ALS, 756 Brighton RENT- Luis Obispo County. San Adam Hain Beach, CA 93433. Ave., Grover (2570 Paul Place, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obis- CA 93420). po County. This business Kristin is conAvila (756 BrightonAvila, Anthony ducted by An Individual Beach, CA 93433). Ave., Grover Hain. This statement /s/ Adam was filed This business with the County is conducted Clerk of by A Married /s/ Anthony Couple Obispo on 01-16-2026 San Luis . I Avila, Kristin certify This statement Avila. copy that this copy is a hereby correct of the statement County Clerk was filed with the on file office. of San Luis on 01-09-2026 Obispo Clerk, (Seal) Elaina Cano, in my M. Maltby, Deputy. County that this copy . I hereby certify 16-2031. February 19, Exp. 01the statement is a correct copy of 5, & 26, March 12, 2026 (Seal) Elaina on file in my office. Cano, County A. Trujillo, FICTITIOUS Deputy. Exp. Clerk, BUSINESS 2031. February 01-09NAME STATEME 19, 26, March & 12, 2026 5, NT FILE NO. 2026-0146 (01/15/202 FICTITIOUS 5) BUSINESS New Filing NAME STATEME The following NT person is doing FILE NO. 2026-0088 business as HONEY-DO MAN, 575 White HANDY(10/01/202 5) CA 93226. Kern Mill Rd. Glennville, New Filing County. Nathaniel Ross Taylor The following (PO Box 478, person is doing nville, CA 93226). Glenbusiness as This business CAMBRIA CLEAN- is conducted ING SERVICES, Nathaniel Rossby An Individual /s/ Road, Cambria, 2575 Wilcombe ment Taylor. CA 93428. was filed with This stateLuis Obispo the County County. NatalieSan Clerk of San Luis Crosby (2575 Obispo M 21-2026. Wilcombe I hereby certify on 01Cambria, that this CA 93428). Road, copy is a correct copy business is of the stateThis ment on file conducted Individual /s/ by An Elaina Cano, in my office. (Seal) Natalie M. Crosby. This statement Trujillo, Deputy.County Clerk, A. County Clerk was filed with the February 5, 12, Exp. 01-21-2031. 19, & 26, 2026 of on 01-13-2026 San Luis Obispo FICTITIOUS that this copy . I hereby certify BUSINESS is a correct of the statement copy NAME STATEME on file in NT fice. (Seal) FILE NO. 2026-0146 Elaina Cano, my ofCounty Clerk, M. Katz, (12/12/200 Deputy. Exp. 7) 13-2031. February 01New Filing 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2026 The following person is business as S&S HOMES, doing FICTITIOUS HOMES, 532 S&S BUSINESS NAME STATEME Arroyo Grande,Camino Mercado, CA 93420. NT Luis Obispo FILE NO. 2026-0096 San County. S & S Homes of the Central (01/01/201 1) Camino Mercado,Coast, Inc. (532 New Filing Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). The following This business person is ing business do- ducted by A CA Corporationis conas THE FRENCH & S Homes /s/ S CORNER BAKERY, of the 2214 Main Inc., Janet Axelsen,Central Coast, Street, Cambria, President CA 93428. Luis Obispo San Operations. This statement of was (2214 Main County. MLV, Inc. filed with the County Street, Cambria, Clerk of 93428). This CA San Luis Obispo on 01-21-2026 business ducted by A is con- hereby certify that .I CA this copy is MLV, Inc., MiguelCorporation /s/ correct copy of a Viveros, file in my office. the statement on dent. This (Seal) Elaina statement was Presi- County Cano, with the County filed Clerk, M. Katz, Clerk of San Deputy. Obispo on 01-14-2026 Luis Exp. 01-21-2031. February 12, 19, 26, & March . I certify that this copy is hereby 5, 2026 a correct copy of the statement on my office. (Seal) Elaina file in County Clerk, Cano, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 01-14-2031 » MORE 19, & 26, 2026 . February 5, 12, LEGAL

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FILE NO. 2026-1636 (01/01/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as FOOTHILL FARRIER SERVICE, 1235 N Dana Foothill Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Garett James Dana (1235 N Dana Foothill Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Garett James Dana. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-31-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-31-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1509 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as DAILEY HOME MAINTENANCE, 3700 Ardilla Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel Adam Dailey (5555 Robles Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / Daniel Adam Dailey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-13-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-13-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1377 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as MINUTEMAN PRESS, 8831 Palomar Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Echo6 Business Solutions LLC (1401 21st St. Ste R, Sacramento, CA 95811). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Echo6 Business Solutions LLC, Sammy Villarreal, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-26-2026. 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. 06-26-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1538 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BLAST 825 TAPROOM, CENTRAL COAST KITCHEN & DISTILLERY, 106 E Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Atascadero Taps LLC (241 S Broadway St., Ste 101, Orcutt, CA 93455). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Atascadero Taps LLC, Phuong T Tu, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-17-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 0717-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1390 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SLO SQUEEZE, 865 Chata St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Ashley Danielle Baugh, Nicole Renee Baugh (865 Chata St., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Ashley Danielle Baugh. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-29-2026. 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. 0629-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1547 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST LENS, 190 Cyclone Street, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Avery Kate Edwards (190 Cyclone Street, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Avery Kate Edwards. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-20-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-202031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1447 (06/30/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as JEWELL RANCH RANGE AND GRAZING, 6060 Deer Creek Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Joshua Benjamin Jewell, Bailey Nicole Matthews Jewell (6060 Deer Creek Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Bailey Nicole Matthews Jewell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-07-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-07-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1480 (02/24/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as REACH, REACH CENTRAL COAST, 1134 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Hourglass Project (893 Marsh Street #13201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Hourglass Project, Russell Levanway, Chief Financial Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-09-2026. 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. 0709-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1549 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as HOPSCOTCH, 1134 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, CA 9401. San Luis Obispo County. Lily Bryan, Liam Hyde (1134 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, CA 9401). This business is conducted by An Unincorporated Association other than a Partnership / Lily Bryan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-20-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 0720-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1561 (01/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as PACIFICO MOBILE HOME PARK, 1477 Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Pacifico Del Amo MHP 101, LLC (6653 Embarcadero Dr., Suite C, Stockton, CA 95219). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Pacifico Del Amo MHP 101, LLC, Esther Ubaldi - Hanging Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-21-2026. 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. 0721-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1569 (02/19/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as LEGACY CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION, 1189 Pacific Pointe Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Legacy Custom Construction LLC (1189 Pacific Pointe Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Legacy Custom Construction LLC, Griffin Brooks, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-21-2026. 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. 07-21-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1573 (07/21/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as COAST STRONG EXTERIORS, 278 Pinecrest Pl, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Troia Enterprises LLC (110 South Mary Avenue, Ste 2 #212). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Troia Enterprises LLC, Adam Troia, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-22-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Matlby, Deputy. Exp. 07-22-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1581 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as ALLEY CAT BOOTIQUE, 570 Higuera St., Suite 175, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Joyce A Romero, Roger A Romero (1045 Buchon Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Joyce A Romero. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-23-2026. 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. 0723-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1597 (05/27/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as P&C PLASTERING INC., 2210 Idyllwild Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. P&C Plastering Incorporated (2210 Idyllwild Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / P&C Plastering Incorporated, Anna Maria Curzi, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-282026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, MA Nelson, Deputy. Exp. 07-28-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1599 (02/15/1981) New Filing The following person is doing business as SHORELINE INN…ON THE BEACH, 1 North Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Shoreline Inn, Inc. (1 North Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Shoreline Inn, Inc., Laila Fiege-Kollmann, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-28-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-28-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1606 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as TURNER’S OUTDOORSMAN, 1319 Spring Street, Suite 102, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Turner’s Operations Inc. (1336 Alder Ave., Rialto, CA 92376). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Turner’s Operations Inc., Michelle Bellaver, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-29-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1615 (01/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CROSBY COMPANY, 1457 Marsh St. Ste 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. David James Crosby (1457 Marsh St. Ste 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / David James Crosby. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-29-2026. 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. 07-29-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1609 (10/05/1999) New Filing The following person is doing business as BARCELLOS CONSTRUCTION, 142 Pearwood Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Norman Barcellos (142 Pearwood Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Matthew Norman Barcellos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0729-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1610 (07/29/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as ALL ONE FAMILY YOGA, 2240 Emerald Circle, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Jill Falcone (2240 Emerald Circle, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual / Jill Falcone. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-29-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

CITY OF GROVER BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Grover Beach (“City”) at the City Clerk’s Office at 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 until 2:00 p.m. on the clock designated by the Owner or its representative as the bid clock, on September 3, 2026. No bid will be accepted by the Owner after this time. Facsimile (FAX) copies of the bid will not be accepted. Promptly thereafter, all bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud for furnishing to said City all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, services and supplies necessary to construct and complete the construction of the:

MEASURE K-14 STREET REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROJECT, CIP 2295-19 General Work Description: In general, the Base Bid Work shall be pavement rehabilitation of approximately 28 blocks, including and not necessarily limited to project management and controls activities, mobilization activities, public notification and interaction activities, construction surveying and staking, traffic control, water pollution control practices, pre- and post-construction survey monument protection and establishment, adjustment of pavement surface features (water utility boxes and valves, sewer manholes, storm drain manholes, and survey monument wells), clearing and grubbing of debris (plant, soil, abandoned landscape features, etc.) within the Work limits, landscaping and irrigation repair, resetting of mailboxes, resetting of sign posts, tree trimming, earthwork cutting and backfilling, removal of existing asphalt, roadway preparation, hot mix asphalt repaving street surface and conform areas, hot mix asphalt dike installation, concrete curb and gutter, concrete cross-gutter, concrete sidewalks, accessibility improvements, signage and installation of pavement striping and markings. The estimated opinion of probable construction cost for this Base Bid Work is approximately $3,100,000. Conditions of Submitting a Bid: Bids are required for the entire Work described herein. The Contractor shall possess a Class A license at the time this Contract is awarded through Contract acceptance and all applicable warranty periods. The Contractor and all subcontractors will be required to obtain a City Business Tax Certificate by the time the Contract is awarded. This Contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990. The successful bidder will be allowed to substitute securities or establish an escrow in lieu of retainage, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, and as described in the Agreement Between Owner and Contractor and General Conditions. Notice to Bidders, Plans, Special Provisions, and Proposal Forms may be inspected at the Public Works Office in Grover Beach, California, and copies of said documents may be obtained on the City’s website at https://www.grover.org/Bids.aspx. No bid will be received unless it is made on a Proposal Form furnished by the City. Bids received via FAX will not be considered. Each bid shall be accompanied by cash, certified or cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the base bid, made payable to the City. The City reserves the right to add or deduct any of the additive or deductive items after the lowest responsible and responsive bidder is determined. The lowest bid shall be determined on the total of the bid prices on the base bid. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www. dir.ca.gov/OPRL/PWD/. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. By submitting a bid, the contractor confirms that they have conducted a site visit and that any questions or clarifications regarding the bid documents have been submitted in writing to the city.

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This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. For all projects over TwentyFive Thousand Dollars ($25,000), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to submit a bid or to be listed in a bid proposal subject to the requirements of Public Contract Code section 4104 unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code. For all projects over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to enter into, or engage in the performance of, any contract of public work (as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code) unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work and proof of registration is provided. Notice is also hereby given that any or all bidders may be required to furnish a sworn statement of their financial responsibility, technical ability and experience before award is made to any particular bidder. The Contract Time shall be one hundred and thirty (130) working days, and liquidated damages for delay shall accrue. Bidders shall contact the City’s Department of Public Works office at publicworks@groverbeach.org the day prior to bid opening to obtain any bidding addenda information. Submittal of a signed bid shall be evidence that the Bidder has obtained this information and that the bid is based on any changes contained therein. Submittal of Bidder’s Inquiries: Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry prior to bid opening. Pursuant to the Contract Documents, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment (Labor and Material) Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, and a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum. Bidder’s inquiries shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the City of Grover Beach, Public Works Department, at publicworks@ groverbeach.org. The cutoff time that the City will accept bidder’s inquiries is 5:00 p.m. on the fifth City business day prior to the bid opening date. The City will respond to bidder’s inquires via bidding addenda. Any such inquiries, submitted after the cutoff time of receiving bidder’s inquiries, will not be treated as a bid protest. Bid Submittal Instructions: On the outside of the bid envelope the Bidder shall indicate the following: Name and Address of Bidder Name of project on which bid is submitted Date and time of bid opening The right is reserved by the City to reject any or all bids and to evaluate the bids submitted. The City further reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) working days after the date set for the opening thereof. Dated this 13th day of August, 2026, at the City of Grover Beach, California. City of Grover Beach STATE OF CALIFORNIA Jeff Lee, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer Notice to be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City, with the first publication at least ten days before the bid deadline, and with the second publication at least five days later; or if no such newspaper, then posted in at least three public places in the City that have been designated by ordinance for posting (Public Contract Code §20164): First Publication: August 13th, 2026 in New Times Second Publication: August 20th, 2026 in New Times

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1627 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as TRIPPIN’ ON THE COAST, 1053 Trail View Place, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Denai Antoinette La Luz, William Miguel La Luz (1053 Trail View Place, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Denai Antoinette La Luz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-30-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 07-30-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1628 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as COASTAL STANDARD PROPERTIES, 630 Quintana Road #156, Morro Bay, CA 93443. San Luis Obispo County. Leah Cowley (PO Box 37, Morro Bay, CA 93443). This business is conducted by An Individual / Leah Cowley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-30-2026. 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. 07-30-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1630 (07/31/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SHIFTING STRIDES, 784 High St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Hannah Wright (PO Box 3131, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403). This business is conducted by An Individual / Hannah Wright. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-31-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-31-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1635 (01/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as THISTLE BRAND MEDIA, 1235 N Dana Foothill Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Jenna Rae Dana (1235 N Dana Foothill Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Jenna Rae Dana. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-31-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-31-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1637 (09/25/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as COASTAL MYO, 1428 Phillips Lane, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Wellness Solutions LLC (1428 Phillips Lane, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Central Coast Wellness Solutions LLC, Theresa M Pena, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-31-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-31-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1648 (08/03/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as KNUT’S DETAILING, 1739 Eastview Pl., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Chris Forrest Knudson (1739 Eastview Pl., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Chris Forrest Knudson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-03-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1653 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SLO DIPPED, 17175 Walnut Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Denae Rose Varela (17175 Walnut Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / Denae Rose Varela. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-04-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-042031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1641 (07/31/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST DIRECTORY, 911 Citrus Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Flowstate Systems, LLC (2108 N St., Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Flowstate Systems, LLC, Cory Williams, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-31-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-31-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1642 (08/03/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as RM STUDIO, 1800 E Grand Avenue, Suite 0, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Moises Medel (1711 Longbranch Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Moises Medel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-03-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1644 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as WINE COUNTRY MEDIATION, 2985 Anderson Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Emling (2985 Anderson Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Michael Emling. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 08-03-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1645 (07/17/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as VISTA DEL REY WINERY, TRIBUTUM WINES, 7340 Drake Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. VDR Winery Holdings, LLC (5255 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 934223351). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / VDR Winery Holdings, LLC, Gregory R Chatham, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-03-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-032031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1657 (08/03/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE WASH HOUSE LAUNDRY CO., 360 W Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Operations LLC (1245 Dawn Road, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Central Coast Operations LLC, Danica Spicer, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-04-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-042031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1665 (06/24/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as STUDIO COOLS, 3482 Sacramento Dr. Unit C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Colton Cools (333 Castaic Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual / Colton Cools. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-04-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 08-04-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1674 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as ADVENTURE FIRST PRESS, 528 Paseo Bella Montana, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. John Dalbey (PO Box 15032, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406). This business is conducted by An Individual / John Dalbey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 0805-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1675 (01/11/2022) New Filing The following person is doing business as M & M FUMIGATION, 9605 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. M & M Fumigation (1611 14th Street, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / M & M Fumigation, Marcelino Medina, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-05-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1678 (07/30/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUSHI SHIRAZ, LLC, 4850 Allene Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Sushi Shiraz, LLC (660 Mondella St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Sushi Shiraz, LLC, Saeed Keshtgar, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. 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. 0805-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1682 (07/10/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as PISMO DETAILING, CERAMIC PRO SAN LUIS OBISPO, CERAMIC PRO, CENTRAL COAST DRIVERS CLUB, 1030 Huston Street, Suite A, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Hawkins-Prosperity LLC (1030 Huston Street, Suite A, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Hawkins-Prosperity LLC, Kevin L Hawkins, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-05-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1684 (10/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as NUCKLHDZ GARAGE, 273 Cheyenne Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Jose L. Rodriguez, Jr. (PO Box 4626, Paso Robles, CA 93447). This business is conducted by An Individual / Jose L. Rodriguez, Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-052031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1685 (11/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CAYUCOS SWEAT HOUSE, 72 S. Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Glo Infrared Sauna Studio LLC (3168 Ocean Blvd, Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Glo Infrared Sauna Studio LLC, Rusty Roquet, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-052031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1686 (10/13/2008) New Filing The following person is doing business as SILICONE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, 177 Paso Robles Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Kerim Yacoub (177 Paso Robles Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kerim Yacoub. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-05-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1687 (08/05/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BARROW MOBILE LIVE SCAN, 8900 Curbaril Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. William Barrow (8900 Curbaril Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / William Barrow. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0805-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1691 (08/06/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as COASTAL REFERRALS, NEXTHOME COASTAL REFERRALS, 350 James Way, Unit 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Bach Holdings, Inc. (350 James Way, Unit 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Bach Holdings, Inc., Ashlea Scott Meggers, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-06-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 08-062031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1693 (03/29/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as REALTY SOLUTIONS, MARIANI REALTY, 3938 Hayfield Loop, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Robert Mariani (3938 Hayfield Loop, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Robert Mariani. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-06-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-06-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1707 (08/01/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as LEWI LAW, 979 Osos St., #C1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher C. Lewi (979 Osos St., #C1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Christopher C. Lewi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-07-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-072031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1722 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BUTTER BARBER CO., 705 Golden Hill Rd. #104, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Wesley Arthur Butterwick (2303 Apion Ct., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Wesley Arthur Butterwick. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-11-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-112031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1574 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as PENTEYE STUDIO, PENTEYE, 539 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Ten Over Media, LLC (539 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Ten Over Media, LLC, Mathieu Anfosso, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-22-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-22-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1544 (07/15/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as JONAH’S HOUSE, 136 S. Halcyon, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Elisabeth Box (110 S. Mary Ave. Set 2 PMB 122, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Elisabeth Box. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-17-2026. 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. 07-17-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1464 (07/08/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUPPER CLUB SLO, 4750 Allene Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Kullman Catering LLC (PO Box 176, Pismo Beach, CA 93448). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Kullman Catering LLC, David Kullman, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-08-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 07-08-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1500 (07/13/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BRAIN SPA MEDICAL OFFICE, 136 S Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. CIN Management Services, LLC (839 Diamond Circle, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / CIN Management Services, LLC, Julie Reid, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-13-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-13-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1507 (10/25/2009) New Filing The following person is doing business as LOWE’S, 2445 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446-6385. San Luis Obispo County. Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC (1000 Lowes Blvd - Tax Dept, Mooresville, NC 28117). This business is conducted by A NC Limited Liability Company / Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, David R. Green, VP-Tax. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-13-2026. 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. 07-13-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1726 (08/11/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as GIGSLINGER, 1223 George St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Forrest Alexander Williams (1223 George St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Forrest Alexander Williams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-11-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy. Exp. 08-11-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1323 (06/22/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST GLASS, A-1 GLASS, LLC, 440 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. A-1 Glass, LLC (PO Box 4877, Paso Robles, CA 93447). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / A-1 Glass, LLC, Bryan Carroll, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-22-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 06-22-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1550 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SPEEDY STUD, MFG, 620 Pine Ridge Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Crandco. LLC (620 Pine Ridge Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Crandco. LLC, Robert E Crandall, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-20-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-20-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1551 (07/15/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as DISENO WINE COMPANY, 4910 Edna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Phase 2 Cellars, LLC (4910 Edna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Phase 2 Cellars, LLC, Kenneth Robin Baggett, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-20-2026. 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. 07-20-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1557 (09/16/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as PISMO BEACH YACHT CLUB, 13401 Contour Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Los Angeles County. Harker Wade (13401 Contour Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423). This business is conducted by An Individual / Harker Wade. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-20-2026. 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. 07-20-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1575 (07/20/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as PONDER’S CLEANING, 540 Adina Way, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Mallory Ponder (540 Adina Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Mallory Ponder. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-23-2026. 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. 07-23-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1584 (01/19/1983) New Filing The following person is doing business as GROWING WITH BABY, 1230 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Andrea Nita Herron (1230 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Andrea Nita Herron. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-24-2026. 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. 07-24-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1591 (07/07/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as PACIFIC OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE MATERIALS, 974 Griffin St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Pro Ponds West, Inc (8309 Tujunga Ave #104, Sun Valley, CA 91352). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Pro Ponds West, Leonard David Fiedorowicz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-27-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy. Exp. 07-27-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1592 (08/17/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST PREMIER REALTY, 793 E Foothill Blvd Suite A-42, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Ann Anderson (793 E Foothill Blvd Suite A-42, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Elizabeth Ann Anderson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-27-2026. 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. 0727-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1596 (07/20/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as THRIVE MIND LEADERSHIP, 1100 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Thrive Mind Collaborative LLC (1100 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Thrive Mind Collaborative LLC, Kristen Wilkinson, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-28-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-282031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1586 (05/26/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as BENNY’S PIZZA PALACE AND SOCIAL CLUB, 1601 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jerry’s Kids LLC (1601 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Jerry’s Kids LLC, Benjamin Arrona, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-24-2026. 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. 07-24-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1601 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as HILLCREST BY THE SEA PROPERTY CARE, 685 Huntington Road, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Craig Timothy Arnold, Miriam Trinidad Arnold (685 Huntington Road, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Craig Timothy Arnold. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-28-2026. 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. 07-28-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1589 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as VALLE DE INEZ, 4915 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. MPBS Operations LLC (4915 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / MPBS Operations LLC, Josh Baker, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-27-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-27-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1425 (06/03/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as JOY JUNK REMOVAL AND CLEANING, JOY JUNK REMOVAL, JOY CLEAN TEAM, 153 S. Elm St. Unit A, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Joy Junk Removal LLC (153 S. Elm St. Unit A, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Joy Junk Removal LLC, Ronald Snyder, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-02-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0702-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1345 (08/09/2006) New Filing The following person is doing business as PACIFIC COAST TRANSPORTATION HOLDINGS, PCTH, 6390 Monterey Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Pacific Coast Transportation Holdings, Inc. (PO Box 1169, Atascadero, CA 93423). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Pacific Coast Transportation Holdings, Inc., Jennie Enholm, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-23-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1402 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE WELLNESS COAST, 181 Tally Ho Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. The Wellness Coast LLC (181 Tally Ho Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company / The Wellness Coast LLC, Leonard S Daniel, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-012031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1410 (01/01/1995) New Filing The following person is doing business as M2MAILLOUX, WHOLE HEALING, LYMPHLAB, 1135-1143 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. M2MAILLOUX, INC. (PO Box 12153, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / M2MAILLOUX, INC., Rebecca Mailloux, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0701-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1346 (09/20/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as SANTA BARBARA FREIGHT, SBF, 1215 W Crosby Rd., Ste 160, Carrollton, TX 75006. Dallas County. Santa Barbara Freight Corp. (PO Box 1169, Atascadero, CA 93423). This business is conducted by A TX Corporation / Santa Barbara Freight Corp., Jennie Enholm, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0623-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1347 (07/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as PCT LOGISTICS, PCT, 6005 Capistrano Ave., Suite D, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. PCT Logistics, Inc. (PO Box 1799, Atascadero, CA 93423). This business is conducted by A WY Corporation / PCT Logistics, Inc., Jennie Enholm, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0623-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1349 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as AF ARCHITECTURAL SALES, 485 Bello St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Aaron Fultz (485 Bello St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual / Aaron Fultz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-232031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1376 (06/08/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as AGRISAFE SOLUTIONS, 789 Tielo St., San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County. Baleriano Nevarez (789 Tielo St., San Miguel, CA 93451). This business is conducted by An Individual / Baleriano Nevarez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-26-2026. 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. 06-262031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1433 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as HAPPY OPU PROVISIONS, 1377 Hillcrest Dr., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Pasion Terangi Lopez (1377 Hillcrest Dr., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual / Pasion Terangi Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-06-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-062031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1436 (07/04/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SOMMER HOUSE, 260 N Sixth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Alexandria Roehlk (260 N Sixth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Alexandria Roehlk. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-06-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-062031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1444 (06/16/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as HOLISTIC HEALING AND HAPPINESS MASSAGE AND BODYWORK, 731 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Hansi Tomlinson (2245 Cattle Run Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Hansi Tomlinson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-07-2026. 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. 07-07-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1496 (07/10/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as HABIBI GRILL, 834 11th St., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Moe’s Inc. (518 Spring St., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Moe’s Inc., Mohamed Hammad, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 0710-2031. July 16, 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1499 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as COASTAL VIEW BOOKKEEPING SERVICE, 545 Ellen Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Karen Lea Keller (545 Ellen Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Karen Lea Keller. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-13-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-13-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1508 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SOUTH PEAK MHP LLC, 145 South Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. South Peak MHP LLC (6653 Embarcadero Dr. Ste C, Stockton, CA 95219). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / South Peak MHP LLC, Bruce Davies – Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-13-2026. 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. 07-13-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICIA L. MCGINNIS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 25PR-0312

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PATRICIA L. MCGINNIS AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KEITH BROWN in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE AMENDED PETITION OF PROBATE requests that KEITH BROWN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 1, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Mary Ann Tardiff, Esq. 127063 Law Office of Mary Ann Cardiff 8965 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 805-451-6683 August 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1511 (05/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUNBELACHED MOMENTS, 260 N Sixth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Ellen Frances Broedlow (260 N Sixth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Ellen Frances Broedlow. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-14-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy. Exp. 0714-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEREMY THOMAS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0263

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JEREMY THOMAS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SUMMER THOMAS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that SUMMER THOMAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Michael R. Pick Jr. 234700 Pick Law Office P.O. Box 1719 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 805-541-1855 August 6, 13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1515 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SCENT SECURE K9’S, 1805 Carino Court, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Harold D. Wilson, Amy L. Wilson (1805 Carino Court, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Harold D. Wilson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-14-2026. 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. 07-14-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

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SLO Tow LIEN SALE: 14-VOLK License: 7GPZ868 / CA Vin: WVGEP9BP2ED008614 to be sold at 10:00 am on 8/25/2026 @ 34 South St San Luis Obispo, CA August 13, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KATJA LUCKOW DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0270 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: KATJA LUCKOW A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARINA LUCKOW in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that MARINA LUCKOW be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Bruce A. Pence III, SBN: 306305 P.O. Box 6570 Los Osos, CA 93412 805-214-8292 August 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1516 (07/14/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as MNT, MY NEIGHBORHOOD TECH, 549 Andrea Circle, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. MNT My Neighborhood Tech LLC (549 Andrea Circle, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / MNT My Neighborhood Tech LLC, Brandon Chreene, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-14-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-142031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM G. HARRIS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0266 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WILLIAM G. HARRIS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JULIE W. HARRIS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JULIE W. HARRIS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 1, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person or via ZOOM Meeting ID: 160 407 5307 Passcode: 79513 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Skye Christakos SBN 276899 George, Cyr, & Christakos, Inc. P.O. Box 6129 Los Osos, CA 93412 805-528-3394 August 6, 13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1517 (07/14/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SKIN STUDY, 75 Higuera St., Suite 200, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Ann Erickson (92 Verde Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Elizabeth Ann Erickson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-14-2026. 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. 0714-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE.

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Date of Sale: 08/26/2026 at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale: In the breezeway next to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. NOTICE is hereby given that First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation, 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA in care of: 400 S. Rampart Blvd, #290 Las Vegas, NV 89145 – Phone: (844) 857-8303, duly appointed Trustee under Notice of Delinquent Assessment (“NDA”), and pursuant to Notice of Default and Election to Sell (“NOD”), will sell at public auction for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, (a cashier’s check payable to said Trustee drawn on a state or national bank, a state or federal credit union, or a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank as specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest now held under said NDA, to wit: Multiple Timeshare Estates as shown on Exhibit “A-1” (as described in the Declaration recorded on 01/22/1990 as 4593 as amended) located at 3254 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach, CA, 93424 with APN shown herein. The Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address shown herein. All recording references contained herein and on Schedule “1” attached hereto are in the County of San Luis Obispo, California. Said sale will be made, without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, as to title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said NDA, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of sale, estimated fees, charges, as shown in sum due on Schedule “1” together with estimated expenses of the Trustee in the amount of $600.00. The claimant, San Luis Bay Inn Timeshare Association, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, under NDA delivered to Trustee a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation. APN: See Schedule “1”. Batch ID: Foreclosure HOA 165797-SLB9-HOA. Schedule “1”: Lien Recording Date and Reference: 04/27/2026; Inst: 2026012812; NOD Recording Date and Reference: 04/28/2026; Inst: 2026013047; Contract No., Owner(s), APN, Sum Due; 1540631, Jessie J. Macias and Jennie M. Macias, 902-011437, $2,312.42; 1592946, Ryan Sullivan and Heather Guest, 902011-860, $2,312.42. Exhibit “A-1”: Contract No., Undivided Interest, Interval No. (Code), Unit Type, Timeshare Estate (Frequency), Unit, Week; 1540631, 1/14688, DS-5514-E, Regal Suite, even, 541, 6; 1592946, 1/14688TH, DS-5171-O, Regal Suite, odd, 441, 20. August 6, 13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1524 (08/20/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as STRAIGHT AWAY WINES, 1397 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Evaki, Inc. (1397 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Evaki, Inc., Brian Carby Jacques, Secretary/CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-15-2026. 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. 07-15-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES

SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Valentina Weichinger You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Petitioner’s name is: Jaysin Smith Case Number: 25FL02442

312 East Cook Street, Building E Santa Maria, CA 93454 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are: Lacey M. Sorenson, SBN 327019 Sorenson Law 21 E Canon Perdido Street, Suite 215 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-620-7019 Date: December 11, 2025 /s/ Clerk, by Brynn Chase, Deputy July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026 PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION (DIVORCE) OF MARRIAGE PETITIONER: Jaysin Smith RESPONDENT: Valentina Weichinger CASE NUMBER: 25FL02442 PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEY Lacey M. Sorenson (327019) Sorenson Law 21 E Canon Perdido Street, Suite 215 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-620-7019

and quasi-community assets and debts. All such assets and debts are listed as follows (specify): All assets and debts in Petitioner’s name confirmed to Petitioner All assets and debts in Respondent’s name confirmed to Respondent 11. OTHER REQUESTS: Other (specifiy): 1. Each Party bear their own attorneys fees and costs; 2. Minor child’s name shall be changed to Felix Wolfgang Smith; and 3. Minor child’s name shall be changed to Oliver Locke Smith 12. I HAVE READ THE RESTRAINING ORDERS ON THE BACK OF THE SUMMONS, AND I UNDERSTAND THAT THEY APPLY TO ME WHEN THIS PETITION IS FILED. I Declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: Restraining orders are on page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. PAGE 2: STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from: 1. removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children; 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining order are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. WARNING-IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during a marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property. 1. The name and address of the court are: Santa Barbara Superior Court, Cook Division

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 312 East Cook Street, Building E Santa Maria, CA 93454 Cook Dvision 1. LEGAL RELATIONSHIP: We are Married 2. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: Petitioner has been a resident of this state for at least six months and of this country for a least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition. (For a divorce, unless you are in the legal relationship described in 1b., at least one of you must comply with this requirement.) 3. STATISTICAL FACTS: Date of Marriage (specify): 7/21/2017 Date of Separation (specify): 12/30/2020 Time from date of marriage to date of separation (specify): 2 Years 5 Months 4. MINOR CHILDREN: The minor children are: Child’s name Birthdate Age Felix Wolfgang Weichinger-Smith 11/23/2018 7 Oliver Locke Weichinger-Smith 6/1/2020 5 If any children listed above were born before the marriage or domestic partnership, the court has the authority to determine those children to be children of the marriage or domestic partnership. If there are minor children of Petitioner and Respondent, a completed Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) (Form FL-105) must be attached. Petitioner requests that the court make the following orders: 5. LEGAL GROUNDS (FAMILY CODE SECTIONS 22002210, 2310-2312): Divorce of the marriage or domestic partnership based on : irreconcilable differences. 6. CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION (PARENTING TIME): Legal custody of children to Petitioner. Physical custody of children to Petitioner. 7. CHILD SUPPORT: If there are minor children born to or adopted by Petitioner and Respondent before or during this marriage or domestic partnership, the court will make orders for the support of the children upon request and submission of financial forms by the requesting part. An earning assignment may be issued without further notice. Any party required to pay support must pay interest on overdue amounts at the “legal” rate, which is currently 10 percent. 8. SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER SUPPORT: Terminate (end) the court’s ability to award support to Petitioner and Respondent. 9. SEPARATE PROPERTY: Confirm as separate property the assets and debts in the following list. Confirm to All assets and debts in Petitioner’s name Petitioner All assets and debts in Respondent’s name Respondent 10. COMMUNITY AND QUASI-COMMUNITY PROPETY: Determine rights to community

Date: December 9, 2025 /s/ Jaysin Smith Date: December 10, 2025 /s/Lacey M. Sorenson FOR MORE INFORMATION: Read Legal Steps for a Divorce or Legal Separation ( ) and visit “Families Change” at www.familieschange.ca.gov — an online guide for parents and children going through divorce or separation. NOTICE: You may redact (black out) social security numbers from any written material filed with the court in this case other than a form used to collect child, spousal or partner support. NOTICE—CANCELLATION OF RIGHTS: Dissolution or legal separation may automatically cancel the rights of a domestic partner or spouse under the other domestic partner’s or spouse’s will, trust, retirement plan, power of attorney, pay-on-death bank account, survivorship rights to any property owned in joint tenancy, and any other similar thing. It does not automatically cancel the right of a domestic partner or spouse as beneficiary of the other partner’s or spouse’s life insurance policy. You should review these matters, as well as any credit cards, other credit accounts, insurance polices, retirement plans, and credit reports, to determine whether they should be changed or whether you should take any other actions. Some changes may require the agreement of your partner or spouse or a court order. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1525 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as VITAL EARTH LIVING, 1258 Manhattan Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Sara Taylor (1258 Manhattan Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Sara Taylor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-15-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 0715-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1532 (04/07/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as ORANGE DOT QUILTS, 2689 Saddle Back Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Minodora Cary (2689 Saddle Back Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Minodora Cary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-16-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 0716-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 43 LEGAL NOTICES T.S. No. 148826-CA APN: 074-172-012 & 074172-032 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/9/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 9/1/2026 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/15/2011 as Instrument No. 2011012777 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: HARRY LAMBERT, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; IN THE BREEZEWAY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES BLDG. LOCATED AT 1087 SANTA ROSA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: PARCEL 1: LOT 26 IN BLOCK 6 OF REDFIELD WOODS, ACCORDING TO MAP RECORDED JANUARY 10, 1925, IN BOOK 3, AT PAGE 51 OF MAPS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITHOUT RIGHTS OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD. PARCEL 2: THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON MANZANITA STREET, LOS OSOS, CALIFORNIA, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF WHICH IS AS FOLLOWS: THE SOUTH 120.89 FEET OF THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 30 SOUTH, RANGE 10 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF THE SURVEY OF SAID LAND APPROVED BY THE SURVEYOR GENERAL’S OFFICE ON MARCH 16, 1871, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13 IN BLOCK 6 OF REDFIELD WOODS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP RECORDED JANUARY 10, 1925, IN BOOK 3, PAGE 51 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOTS 13 AND 26 IN SAID BLOCK 6 OF REDFIELD WOODS, SOUTH 4 DEGREES 42’ 20” WEST, 220.89 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 26; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 23’ 10” WEST, 30.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES 42’ 20” EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 6 OF REDFIELD WOODS, 220.89 FEET TO A POINT WHICH BEARS NORTH 87 DEGREES 23’ 10” WEST, 30.06 FEET FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 23’ 10” EAST 30.06 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 302 MANZANITA DR, LOS OSOS, CA 93402-3616 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $113,928.69 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further re-

LEGAL NOTICES course. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 148826-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 148826-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 3133319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108. August 6, 13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1533 (04/12/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as NATURAL HEALING CENTER MORRO BAY, 495 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. NHC-MB LLC (3645 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90807). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / NHC-MB LLC, Kyle Kazan, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0716-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-16-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1537 (08/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as GIVE A POUND, 3450 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Alondra SLO LLC (3450 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Alondra SLO LLC, Daniel Sinton, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-16-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0716-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1539 (07/17/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BEACH TOWN ELECTRIC, 2020 Dorking Avenue, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Kevin David Klein (630 Quintana Road, #141, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kevin David Klein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-17-2026. 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. 0717-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1541 (07/17/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as PEDRO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 8550 El Camino Real, Ste. G, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant LLC (8550 El Camino Real, Ste. G, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant LLC, Erika Vanessa Elias Sandoval, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0717-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-17-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1567 (06/15/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BEL SORRISO, 1650 Ramada Dr. Suite 140, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Triple C & K LLC (PO Box 690, Atascadero, CA 93423). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Triple C & K LLC, Jillian Palmer, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-21-2026. 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. 0721-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21701-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. “SuperStorage”, 2050 22nd St. Oceano, CA 93445 will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after August 18th, 2026, on or after 9:15 A.M., property in storage units. Auctions are to be held online at www.storagetreasures. com. Raven Talkowski (10X10) Shelly Olds (10x10) Purchases must be paid for at time of sale in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser reserves the right to bid. Dated July 29th, 2026 Auction by StorageTreasures.com Phone (855)722-8853 Auctioneer License: 3112562 SuperStorage (805) 474-4445 Ad to run August 6th , and August 13th, 2026

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NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0457

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0276

Notice is given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. “SuperStorage”, (formerly known as (Local-Lockit) at 884 Farroll Rd. Grover Beach, CA 93433 will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after August 18th, 2026 on or after 10:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com. Nathen Righetti (10X8) Nathan Navas (8X8) James Sanchez (8X10) Purchases must be paid for at the time of sale in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. The sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser reserves the right to bid. Dated June 29, 2026 To view items and units up for auction, go to StorageTreasures. com Auction by StorageTreasures. com Phone (855)722-8853 Auctioneer License: 3112562 Bond# SuperStorage (805) 481-1010 Ad to run August 6th, and August 13th, 2026

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Meathead Mini Storage located at 3600 S Higuera St San Luis Obispo CA 93401 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 8/22/26 at 10:00 AM. Jamie Hollingsead; Karen Ferraro. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. August 6 & 13, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV0421 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Debra L. Pinson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Debra L. Pinson AKA Debra Lynn Reynolds-Pinson to PROPOSED NAME: Debra L. Reynolds THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 9, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D4, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: July 6, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court July 30, August 6, 13, & 20, 2026

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Joseph Peter Rice Jr filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Joseph Peter Rice Jr to PROPOSED NAME: Joseph Utrup THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 9, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 4, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St., Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: July 16, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0507

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Kirsten Rae Hakes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Kirsten Rae Hakes to PROPOSED NAME: Kirsten Rae Hakes-Pollett THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 26, 2026, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: June 29, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court July 30, August 6, 13, & 20, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0290

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Lorraine Arleen Frances Brzezinski filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lorraine Arleen Frances Brzezinski to PROPOSED NAME: Lorraine Arleen Frances Menifee THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 17, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: August 5, 2026 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Rene N Vasquez Jr filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Rene N Vasquez Jr to PROPOSED NAME: Rene Noriega Vasquez THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 9, 2026, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: July 24, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court July 30, August 6, 13, & 20, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0294

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV0459

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Craig Warren Macmillan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Craig Warren Macmillan to PROPOSED NAME: Craig Dublin Macmillan THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 23, 2026, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: August 10, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Raymond Michael Anthony Garza filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Raymond Michael Anthony Garza to PROPOSED NAME: Raymond Michael Page THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 27, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: July 1, 2026 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

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CITY OF ATASCADERO

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for 2027 Measure F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project DESIGN SERVICES City Project No. C2026R01

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for El Camino Real North Pavement Rehabilitation Project DESIGN SERVICES City Project No. C2026R02

The City of Atascadero is inviting qualified firms to submit proposals to provide Design Services for the “2027 Measure F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project”

The City of Atascadero is inviting qualified firms to submit proposals to provide Design Services for the “El Camino Real North Pavement Rehabilitation Project”

If your firm is interested and qualified, please submit proposals to Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA by August 21, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.

Proposals received after said time will not be considered. Proposals shall be submitted in one (1) sealed envelope or box clearly labeled with the project title and Proposer’s name.

This Request for Proposal is available to download for a fee of $5.00 on the City website, www.atascadero.org or at www.QuestCDN.com using project number eBid #10278410

This Request for Proposal is available to download for a fee of $5.00 on the City website, www.atascadero.org or at www.QuestCDN.com using project number eBid #10306290

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

Run Dates: August 6, 2026 and August 13, 2026

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Your Voice Matters: Take the 2027 Community Development Needs Assessment Survey The County of San Luis Obispo is seeking your input through the 2027 Community Development Needs Assessment (CDNA) Survey. Your feedback will help identify the housing and community development needs that matter most to our community and guide federal funding decisions. Whether you have experienced housing challenges, work in the community, or simply want to help shape local priorities, your input is valuable. Your input will help prioritize goals established in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan: • Housing Facilities, including affordable rental housing, single family housing, and senior housing • Public Services, including health care, mental health, and homeless services • Public Facilities, including health care and mental health facilities, and childcare centers • Housing Services, including homelessness prevention, rental assistance, and emergency shelters • Public Infrastructure, including high-speed internet, water/sewer improvements, and sidewalk improvements A link to the online survey can be found at slocounty. gov/CommunityDevelopment or by using the QR code shown below.

Survey responses will help inform the County’s 2027 Annual Action Plan, which recommends how an estimated $3 million in federal funding is allocated to address local priorities. Thank you for taking the survey. Your responses play an important role in the County of San Luis Obispo’s community development priorities. Community Development Needs Assessment Hearing A hearing will be held to present the survey results and funding priorities to the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on December 8, 2026. Survey results will help inform the County’s 2027 Annual Action Plan, which outlines how federal housing and community development funds are allocated from three U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – supports affordable housing, public facilities, public services, and neighborhood improvements. • HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) – supports the development and preservation of affordable housing. • Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) – supports emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, and street outreach. The 2027 Notice of Funding Availability for HUD, state, and County General Fund Support is anticipated to be released on September 28, 2026. August 13, 2026

Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City. 1. 1520 Beach St. ARCH-0124-2026; Review of the construction of a new dwelling and site improvements on a Local Register Resource property within the Old Town Historic District. The project was found to be consistent with applicable historic preservation standards and policies by the Cultural Heritage Committee. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-2-H zone; John Bellisario, Studio Prime Architecture, applicant. (Eva Wynn) 2. 448 Cuesta Dr. DIR-0461-2026; Review of a 105-square feet conforming addition to an existing non-conforming single-family residence. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone; Denny & Lynette O’Neil, applicant. (Mallory Patino) 3. 1057 Buchon St. DIR-0441-2026; Review of a Homestay Rental application to allow short-term rental (such as Airbnb) of four bedrooms within an owner-occupied residence. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-2-H zone; Margaret Lindaman, applicant. (Matthew Protzen) 4. California Blvd. & E Foothill Blvd. Intersection. DIR-0545-2026; Request to perform work at night for a maximum of thirty (30) nights to complete roadway sealing at 190 California Boulevard to minimize traffic impacts between September 10, 2026 and December 30, 2026, from the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-4 zone; Kyle Anderson, City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. (Matthew Protzen) 5. 2211 Broad St. DIR-0526-2026; Request to perform work at night for a maximum of three (3) nights between August 24, 2026 and August 27, 2026, from the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., involving a rightlane closure at 2211 Broad Street to access and perform work on an existing manhole and splice box as part of an AT&T project. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-N and C-N-H-MU zones; Edward Washington IV, AT&T, applicant. (Matthew Protzen) 6. 645 Tank Farm Rd. DIR-0548-2026; Request to perform work at night for a maximum of thirteen (13) nights to install a fire line, complete paving, and pour back the driveway approach between August 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026, from the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-S-SP and BP-SP zones; Matt Blackmon, Kirk Construction, applicant. (Matthew Protzen) 7. 4165 and 4175 Earthwood Ln. ARCH-0106-2026 and TREE-03072026; Review of a commercial development consisting of a 4,108 square foot building; a 4,212 square foot building and associated site improvements; a sign program; and removal of and compensatory planting for one street tree for two neighboring vacant properties in the AASP. The project is exempt from environmental review (CEQA); M-SP zone; Rick and Teri Gambril and G2 Earthwood, LLC, applicants. (Hannah Hanh) 8. 4145 and 4155 Earthwood Ln. ARCH-0107-2026 and TREE-0308-2026; Review of a commercial development consisting of two 4,161 square foot buildings and associated site improvements; a sign program; and removal of and compensatory planting for one street tree for two neighboring vacant properties in the AASP. The project is exempt from environmental review (CEQA); M-SP zone; Pacific Properties CA, LLC, applicant. (Hannah Hanh) 9. 1290, 1328, and 1464 Foothill Blvd., 615 and 700 Grand Ave., 180 California Blvd., 1326 Higuera St., and 190 Stenner St. DIR-0567-2026; Request for a Temporary Use Permit for eight Cal Poly Panhellenic sororities to host special events onsite for 2026’s recruitment efforts on August 28-29 and September 5-8 as required by their existing Conditional Use Permits; the project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-3 and R-4 zones; National Panhellenic Conference, Kaitlin Melvin, applicant. (Mallory Patino) The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than August 24, 2026. 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, by phone (805) 781-7170 or email planning@slocity.org. August 13, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING PLANNING COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose: PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA: A. Address: 330 Harloe (APN 005-066-012) Applicant: Daljit and Sammy Rakkar Project No.: P26-000075 Description: Time Extension request for a Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Tentative Tract Map, and Architectural Review Permit (P23000035) for the demolition of an existing single-family residence for four airspace residential condominiums, and Categorical Exemption No. 2026-019. The project is located in the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission. Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding activities that have no possibility of having a significant effect on the environment. B. Address: 198 Main Street (APN 005-182-001) Applicant: AT&T Mobility Project No.: P26-000081 Description: Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Architectural Review Permit to develop a new wireless communications facility at the rooftop of an existing hotel and Categorical Exemption No. 2026-017. The project is within the Coastal Zone and is appealable to the Coastal Commission. APN 005-182-001. Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding construction or conversion of small structures. C. Address: 10 Bluff Drive (APN 010-562-023) Applicant: Bernard TeVelde Project No.: P26-000059 Development Permit and Description: Coastal Architectural Review Permit for a 956 square foot addition to an existing single-family residence and adopt Categorical Exemption 2026-018. The project is located within the Coastal Zone and is appealable to the Coastal Commission. Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding additions to an existing single-family residence. Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of August 20, 2026. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to planningcommission@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the Community Development Department / Planning Division Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation. Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the Planning Division Office, by emailing Commission Clerk Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Friday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach. org/agenda. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Spectrum Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website. PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information, please contact Commission Clerk Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@pismobeach.org or 805-773-4658.

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT Hearing to consider a request by Flint, A General Partnership, for a Tract Map and Conditional Use Permit (N-SUB2025-00026) and Conditional Use Permit (N-DRC2025-00031) covering two adjacent parcels. The Tract Map and Conditional Use Permit (covered under N-SUB2025-00026) will authorize smaller lot sizes as a planned development and allow for the construction of twelve detached single-family residences of 1,654 square feet each on the south side of Flint Place (APN 092-575-001). The Conditional Use Permit (N-DRC2025-00031) will authorize 24 one-bedroom apartment units of 651 square feet each on the north side of Flint Place (APN 092-576-005). The project will include off-site road improvements to Flint Place and project-related infrastructure. The project will result in the disturbance of the entire approximately twoacre site. Adjustments to the parking requirements and access and improvement design standards pursuant to Title 21 are also included in the request. The project will utilize the Regional Housing Incentive Program pursuant to Section 22.12.010. The project sites are within the Commercial Retail and Residential Multi-Family land use categories and are located at 651 West Tefft Street in the community of Nipomo. The site is in the South County Sub-Area of the South County Planning Area. Also to be considered is the determination that no further environmental review is required pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and that the project may rely on the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for SUB2019-00092 & DRC2021-00140 (ED26-0088). County File Number: N-SUB2025-00026 Supervisorial District: District 4 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 092-575-001, 092-576-005 Date Accepted: 4/13/2026 WHERE The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting, all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Lane Sutherland, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805788-9470. Ysabel Eighmy Secretary, Planning Commission August 13, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING PLANNING COMMISSION WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT Hearing to consider a request by Robert Tachovsky (AMEND2026-00002) to amend the Agricultural Buffer established on Parcel 15 of recorded Tract 1536, to realign the agricultural buffer to be more consistent with adjacent parcels and enable completion of a permitted accessory structure. The site is developed with an existing single-family residence, pool, and an accessory structure currently under construction. The property is located at 1060 Herdsman Way, in community of Templeton. The property is within the Residential Rural land use category, in the Salinas River Sub Area of the North County Planning area. Also to be considered is the environmental determination and approval of the Environmental Determination prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator found that the previously adopted Negative Declaration for the original tract is adequate for the purposes of compliance with CEQA. Per State CEQA Guidelines (Sec. 15164(a), Sec. 15162) an Addendum to the adopted Negative Declaration was prepared as the following conditions apply: 1) only minor technical changes or additions are necessary; 2) no substantial changes have been made or occurred that would require major revisions to the Negative Declaration due to either new significant effects or substantial increases in the severity of previously identified significant effects; 3) substantial changes have not occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken; and 4) no new information of substantial importance which was not known or could not have been known at the time of the adopted Negative Declaration has been identified. No new mitigation measures have been proposed. County File Number: AMEND2026-00002 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 040-351-061 Date Accepted: 5/22/2026 WHERE The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting, all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Elizabeth Moreno, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5608.

Brianna Whisenhunt Commission Clerk

Ysabel Eighmy

August 13, 2026

Secretary, Planning Commission

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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING PLANNING COMMISSION WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT Hearing to consider a request by Ronald and Heather McKenna for a Minor Use Permit (N-DRC2025-00035) to allow for the construction of single-family residence within the South County Highway Corridor area and a Variance to allow grading on slopes exceeding 30 percent, and an Amendment (AMEND2026-00004) to Parcel Map S990084/CO99-0254 to allow the proposed height of the single-family residence to exceed 20 feet. The project proposes construction of an 11,446 square foot three story residence, which includes an attached garage, gym, mudroom, mechanical room and decking; a private driveway and a fire turnaround. The project also includes approximately 0.63 acres of grading and 0.88 acres of site disturbance on an approximately 21.86-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Residential Rural Land Use Category and is located on Ridgecrest Place, east of 1005 Ridgecrest Place in the South County Sub Area of the South County Planning Area. The Environmental Coordinator finds that the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration is adequate for the purposes of compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Per State CEQA Guidelines (Sec. 15164(a), Sec. 15162) an Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared as the following conditions apply: 1) only minor technical changes or additions are necessary; 2) no substantial changes have been made or occurred that would require major revisions to the Mitigated Negative Declaration due to either new significant effects or substantial increases in the severity of previously identified significant effects; 3) substantial changes have not occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken; 4) no new information of substantial importance which was not known or could not have been known at the time of the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration. County File Number: N-DRC2025-00035 / AMEND2026-00004 Supervisorial District: District 4 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 090-471-018 Date Accepted: 7/6/2026 WHERE The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting, all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Samantha Kinney, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600. Ysabel Eighmy Secretary, Planning Commission August 13, 2026

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider making a recommendation to the City Council for the following project:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider making a recommendation to the City Council for the following project:

Project Description:

Paso Robles Landfill Annexation. The project is the annexation of 133 acres of vacant land immediately south of the existing Paso Robles Landfill. The annexation area has been owned by the City since 2005. In the future, the City hopes to build an organics processing facility on an approximate 30-acre site within the annexed area. The 30 acres of land intended for the processing facility would be given a General Plan land use designation of Public Facilities and would be PreZoned in the Public Facilities zoning district with a Planned Development overlay. The remaining 103 acres would be given a General Plan land use designation of Agriculture and would be PreZoned in the Agricultural zoning district.

City of Paso Robles

Location:

9000 California State Route 46 East (near intersection with Union Road)

August 6 & 13, 2026

Hearing Date:

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@ prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970.

August 13, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project: Project Description:

2027 ROADWAY MAINTENANCE PROJECT The City of Pismo Beach is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm to provide design services for the 2027 Roadway Maintenance Project. The project scope includes design services for roadway maintenance intended to improve roadway conditions. Roadway maintenance improvements will include crack fill, localized digouts, slurry seal, overlays, mill & overlays, survey monument research, and preparation of striping plans. The improvements also include concrete and flowline improvements. The roadway work will be evaluated for ADA compliance triggers, with ADA improvements incorporated where required based on field conditions. The roadway maintenance design will be based on recommendations from the City’s Pavement Management Plan Update. Roadway maintenance along Placentia Avenue and Boeker Avenue is excluded from this RFP. Deliverables will consist of construction drawings, specifications, an engineer’s estimate, and bid documents, along with support during the bidding process. All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal. Proposals must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids. ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK August 6 & 13, 2026

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WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT Hearing to consider a request by Richard D Puckett & Deborah A. Willett Revocable Trust for a variance (N-DRC2025-00047) to allow for grading on slopes over 30% for the development of a 2,364 square foot 2 story single family residence with an attached 720 square foot garage, 740 square feet of decking and porches, driveway and associated site improvements. The project includes 6,000 square feet of site disturbance on a 10,291 square foot lot. The site is located within the Residential Single Family land use category. The proposed project site is located between 8135 Smith Point Road and 8143 Smith Point Road in the Village of Oak Shores, within the Nacimiento planning Sub Area in the North County Planning Area. Also to be considered is environmental determination. This project is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the provisions of CEQA Guidelines sec. 15061(b)(3). County File Number: N-DRC2025-00047 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 012-265-034 Date Accepted: 7/8/2026 WHERE The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting, all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Samantha Kinney, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600. Ysabel Eighmy Secretary Planning Commission August 13, 2026

Emergency Response, Repair and Clean-Up On-Call Contractor List Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA

PROPOSALS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 27, 2026 for performing work as follows:

ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK

Amending the General Plan to match the previously adopted Sphere of Influence and Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map is not a project with the potential to cause a significant impact on the environment so is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@prcity. com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

Proposals must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids.

On June 3, 2025, the City Council determined adopting the State Fire Marshal’s Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map was not a project under CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378 because it would not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and would constitute an organization or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on August 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting.

PROPOSALS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 27, 2026 for performing work as follows:

All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.

On January 15, 2026, LAFCO determined the amendment to the City’s Sphere of Influence was categorically exempted from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15306 and 15061(b)(3).

Hearing Date:

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

The City of Pismo Beach is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm to provide design services for the 2027 Drainage Improvements Project. The project scope includes design services for drainage improvements intended to improve groundwater conditions along Placentia Avenue and Boeker Avenue in Shell Beach. Drainage improvements will include surface concrete and flowline improvements, drain inlets, longitudinal perforated or slotted underdrains, and new solid wall trunkline storm drains. Roadway repair will include mill & overlays, survey monument research, and preparation of striping plans. The design will also include a geotechnical investigation and report to characterize subsurface conditions and groundwater levels and to support the storm drain basis of design.

City of Paso Robles

CEQA Determination:

In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an initial study and mitigated negative declaration (SCH 2026030973) were prepared for the landfill annexation project and were circulated between March 12, 2026 and April 10, 2026. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment with the incorporation of mitigation measures.

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA

2027 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

General Plan Amendment 26-03 (P26-0090)

APNs 015-043-005, 015-043-006, 015-043-007, 015-043-008, and 015-043-009

CEQA Determination:

General Plan Amendment to incorporate previously approved changes to the City’s Sphere of Influence and Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map. No changes are proposed to the adopted Sphere of Influence or Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.

Applicant:

Annexation 26-01, General Plan Amendment 2601, and Rezone 26-01 (P26-0027)

Applicant:

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

Applicant:

Time extension of entitlements for phase 2 of the Moose Apartments, a mixeduse development project that includes two buildings. Phase 1 is a mixed-use building with 4,000 sf of commercial space and 8 residential units currently under construction. Phase 2, the subject of the hearing, is a residential building with 18 one-bedroom units. The project also includes Oak Tree Removal Permit 19-26 to remove one oak tree and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map PR19-0070 to subdivide the property into two parcels (P19-0093, PD1907, AMD21-01, VTPM PR 19-0070, OTR1926, TEX26-03) 2548 Spring, LLC

Location:

2548 Spring Street (APN 008-121-001)

CEQA Determination:

The project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 of the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for infill projects

Hearing Date:

The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on August 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446..

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Luis Obispo is requesting qualifications from contractors to establish an Emergency Response, Repair and Clean-Up On-Call Contractor List. Qualifications must be submitted electronically through BidNet no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026. Qualifications received after the specified deadline will not be considered. Contractors must possess a valid California contractor license applicable to the work at the time qualifications are due. The RFQ documents may be downloaded from www. bidnetdirect.com. Questions regarding this RFQ may be directed to James Yanez, Project Manager, at (805) 781-7209 or jyanez@slocity.org. August 13, 2026

The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting. Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@ prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission. Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970. August 13, 2026

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ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT PUBLIC HEARING The City of San Luis Obispo’s Zoning Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing at 2:30 p.m. or later on Monday, August 24, 2026, in Conference Room 1, at 919 Palm Street, to consider the following: 1. 241 Hathway St. ARCH-0851-2025 and SBDV-0494-2025; Review of 2 new single-family residences and associated site improvements, a Tentative Parcel Map (two-parcel flexible lot subdivision), a fence height exception to allow a retaining wall and fence combination with varying heights along the property line with a maximum height of 9 feet where the standard is 6 feet, and removal of and compensatory planting of 5 trees. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); R-1 zone; Brandon Taitz, applicant. (Ethan Estrada)

2. 4185 and 4195 Earthwood Ln. ARCH-0034-2026, USE0035-2026, and TREE-0158-2026; Review of a commercial development consisting of a 4,682 square foot office building; a 3,774 square foot building and associated site improvements; a sign program; removal of and compensatory planting for one street tree; a Minor Use Permit is requested to allow office use in the Manufacturing zone. The project is exempt from environmental review (CEQA); M-SP zone; 4195 Earthwood, LLC and Cody and Jacqueline Gambril, applicants. (Hannah Hanh) PLEASE NOTE: Any court challenge to the actions taken on this public hearing item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo at, or prior to, the public hearing. August 13, 2026

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail 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 the request to designate the property at 771 Toro Street as a Landmark historic resource on the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources, referred to as the Alma Giovanotti Bungalow. This request is exempt from environmental review. Project Address: 771 Toro Street. Case #: HIST-0338-2026, R-2-H; Jennifer Collini, applicant. Contact: Eva Wynn – (805) 781-7172 – ewynn@slocity.org • Review of the request to designate the property at 1811 Chorro Street as a Landmark historic resource on the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources, referred to as the Charles and Ida Palmer House. This request is exempt from environmental review. Project Address: 1811 Chorro Street. Case #: HIST-0339-2026, R-2; Jennifer Pierce, applicant. Contact: Eva Wynn – (805) 781-7172 – ewynn@slocity.org The Cultural Heritage Committee 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 Cultural Heritage Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing. Report(s) are typically available one week 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. August 13, 2026

NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PROCEDURE TO IMPLEMENT THE LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1965 (RULES OF PROCEDURE) AND INLAND LAND USE ORDINANCE (COUNTY CODE TITLE 22) TO UPDATE WILLIAMSON ACT PROJECT REVIEW PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW CONDUCTED BY KPMG. (COUNTY FILE NUMBER: LRP2026-00004) On August 4, 2026, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 3598 amending the Rules of Procedure to Implement the Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Rules of Procedure) and the Inland Land Use Ordinance (County Code Title 22) to update Williamson Act project review procedures in accordance with the Operational Performance Review conducted by KPMG. The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Planning and Building has reviewed the proposed activity and has identified that it qualifies for an exemption under The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the State CEQA Guidelines (Chapter 3 of Division 6 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) and has determined that the proposed activity will not have a significant effect on the environment. The activity consists of an amendment to the Rules of Procedure to Implement the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 and the Inland Land Use Ordinance (County Code Title 22) to streamline the review process for Williamson Act projects. The amendment does not modify allowable land uses or development, and is limited to streamlining project review procedures, and does not authorize, enable, or result in any physical change to the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment; and as such, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the activity is not subject to CEQA. The ordinance was adopted by the following roll call to wit: AYES: Supervisors Bruce S. Gibson, Dawn Ortiz Legg, John Peschong, Heather Moreno and Chairperson Jimmy Paulding NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None Certified copies of the full text of the ordinance may be purchased at reproduction cost or reviewed without charge in the San Luis Obispo County Administrative Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room D430, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, or on the County’s website at slocounty.ca.gov. DATED: August 7, 2026 Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Sandy Currens, Deputy Clerk August 13, 2026

AUGUST 4, 2026 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF ITEMS 1-25: Consent Agenda; Ordinance (Ord.) Nos. 3597 & 3598; Resolution (Res.) Nos. 2026-178 thru 2026-189 APPROVED AS AMENDED. ITEM 26: Public Comment Period - Items not on the agenda: K. Osman; G. Kirkland; S. Mackey; and M. Powell: spoke - NO ACTION TAKEN. ITEM 27: Request to authorize processing of an application by Monarch Dunes LLC to amend the Monarch Dunes Specific Plan to increase maximum allowable lot coverage for attached single-family dwellings from 54% to 65% or 2,970 sq. ft., whichever is less - APPROVED. ITEM 28: Board Member Comments and Reports: Supervisor Ortiz-Legg thanked those involved in the Diablo Canyon info session & reminded Medi-Cal recipients to renew benefits at BenefitsCal.com - NO ACTION TAKEN. ITEM 29: Closed Session: Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure - potential case: 1; Initiation of litigation - potential case: 1. Existing Litigation: SLO Coastkeeper, et al. v. Co. of SLO; John F.H. Roe v. Co. of SLO; Amy Terra v. Co. of SLO. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator re: DCCA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCEA-PSSC; SLOCEA-T&C; SLOCSMA; SLOCPPOA; SLOPA; SDSA; UDWA; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees. Open Session: Report out – NONE. Meeting adjourned. AUGUST 5, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF SPECIAL MEETING ITEM 1: Res. 2026-190, withdrawing placement of the retail transaction & use tax ordinance on the ballot for the 11/3/26 Statewide General Election - ADOPTED. Meeting adjourned. For meeting details, view meeting videos at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/AdministrativeOffice/Clerk-of-the-Board/Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/ Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-and-Agendas.aspx. Matthew P. Pontes, Chief Executive Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

FOR THE WEEK OF AUG. 13

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny Homework: What blessing would you most like to receive? Visualize it vividly. tinyurl.com/9u9u9u ARIES

(March 21-April 19): At the post office, I mischievously plucked a crumpled piece of red paper out of the trash can. I don’t usually do such things, but I sensed some horoscope material was lurking there. It turned out to be a handwritten love note addressed to “My Lush and Luminous Aries Laugh-Lover” and signed, “Your Flawed but Fiery and Funny Provocateur.” The Provocateur had written, “Let’s be rowdy investigators of wonders and miracles. Let’s hack our way through the frontiers to discover the wildest beauty and truth ever.” I was shocked that anyone would have discarded such a tempting proposal—especially an Aries. Please avoid making comparable errors in the near future, my dear.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): The ancient Romans could be obsessive perfectionists in their approach to building stuff. They were extra thorough and scrupulous. That’s why some of the roads they constructed are still usable today, 2,000 years later. Workers dug deep foundations, then layered stones, gravel, and sand before placing the final surface. In the coming weeks, Taurus, I recommend that you, too, carry out meticulous groundwork as you upgrade your foundations and optimize your stability. Don’t you dare be lazy or hurried in doing this grunt work. Your dogged and ingenious attention to detail will make your future safety zone shatterproof and shockproof.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): I appoint you to be the Chief Role Model in charge of showing everyone how to be a smart lover in all situations. Yes, all situations, not only those involving romance. In addition, I bestow on you the title of Chief Administrator of Amazing Grace, hoping this will inspire you to make elegant interventions in every situation where you have influence. Finally, Gemini, I exhort you to be devoted to seeing the beauty in everyone you encounter, even if you must work hard to find it. In asking you to carry out these humongous responsibilities, I’m interpreting the clues offered by the astrological omens. They have revealed to me that cultivating a generous spirit is crucial to you attracting what you want most.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): I confess I have succumbed to a very modern misdemeanor: tossing the word “sacred” around more often than it deserves. To be fair, I haven’t stooped to the tacky depths of New Age hustlers hawking “sacred email marketing” or “sacred dog walking.” But still, I would prefer to invoke the word more sparingly, so that on the rare occasions I do, you will feel a genuine shiver of awe. Like now. I predict you will soon be stirred by marvelous encounters and realizations that flood you with reverent feelings and turn your inner life deliciously upside down.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Given how extra vibrant and refreshed you have been feeling, I would understand if you had zero interest in confronting The Dilemma That Refuses to Fade. Why deliberately tangle with that stale, long-term energy drain when your spirits are so high? Here’s why: At this moment, you possess a new and unprecedented advantage over The Dilemma That Refuses to Fade. You may not manage to completely vanquish it once and for all. But then again, you just might. At the very least, you can now sharply curtail its ability to siphon your energy and meddle with your life.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo mathematician Katherine Johnson (1918-2020) was known as a “human computer” who specialized in carrying out large volumes of intricate calculations. She also had an uncanny ability to translate complex problems into elegant equations, which was why NASA called on her help to guide its early space missions. She said she simply asked the right questions until the numbers disclosed their hidden patterns. Be like her in the coming weeks, Virgo. Instead of forcing quick and simple answers, focus on dreaming up the smartest questions. Well-crafted inquiries will unlock sweet insights that brute effort can’t.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the art of mosaic-making, tiny fragments of stone or glass are fitted together into intricate patterns. Each piece is insignificant and meaningless on its own, but together they compose luminous images. Let’s deploy the mosaic as a metaphor for your life, Libra. I invite you to consider the possibility that you are assembling minor details and small clues into a big, beautiful masterpiece. You may not even be fully aware of how exactly you’re doing it or what it will ultimately look like and do. That’s fine. Your higher self is in charge of accomplishing this minor miracle.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Before launching spacecraft, engineers perform countless simulations of situations they hope will never happen. They repeatedly practice failures so that success becomes more likely. This is a different version of your current assignment, Scorpio. Your task is not to worry about disaster but to rehearse courage. So I encourage you to use your imagination to strengthen your resilience. Visualize yourself responding with creativity, grace, and humor whenever life springs surprises and unexpected blessings. Your confidence will thrive because you will have lots of inner practice in collaborating adeptly with uncertainty.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The horizon line is always the same distance away from you, about 3 miles at sea level. If you walk toward it, you will never reach it because it moves with you. Now I’d like to propose that some of your personal goals work like horizons. They are orientations, not actual destinations. You’re supposed to move toward them indefinitely, never arriving. In the coming weeks, I invite you to distinguish between your horizon goals and your destination goals. Some aims are meant to be reached, while others basically guide your direction without ever needing to be attained.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Here’s my normally $600-per-hour advice, provided at a very low cost to you: Don’t get back to where you once belonged. Instead, go toward where you must belong in the future. Maybe the old place feels cozier because it’s familiar, even if it no longer fits the person you are now. But I recommend that you heed the subtle pull of the life that’s calling you from ahead. Who exactly is the even more beautiful self you’re on your way to becoming? Visualize in detail the situation where that sovereign majesty will thrive.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you’re single, the coming weeks will be one of the most auspicious periods in ages for cultivating your own fan club of admirers. Your allure is turned up higher than usual, and the universe seems to have decided that what once might have counted as excessive is now perfectly appropriate. If, however, you’re happily ensconced in a lively monogamous bond, don’t sabotage it with daydreams of juggling multiple lovers. Instead, conspire with your partner to expand the range of flavors inside the relationship. Try stepping into different personas together: Adopt new names, experiment with strange accents, and imagine you’re living in 1453 Italy, or 1506 Spain, or 1685 Japan, or 1721 France.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): The speed of thought can zip along at more than 200 miles per hour. That’s the rate at which signals travel through neurons. Electrical impulses in computers, on the other hand, may travel much faster, at half the speed of light. So your thoughts are very leisurely compared to machines. But they do what computers can’t. They’re creating meaning, not just moving data. Their slowness is where the richest reality unfolds. Remember that well in the coming weeks, Pisces. It’s extra important for your mental and physical health that you not imitate machines and algorithms. You need to ruminate and meditate and muse as gently and unhurriedly as you dare. ∆

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