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Editor’s note

The former chief building official for San Luis Obispo, Michael Loew, alleges in a recent lawsuit that the city’s higher-ups ignored his safety concerns about the building that once housed Bang the Drum Brewery and SLO City Church. He further alleges that the city’s fee structures take in more than it needs and that his supervisors retaliated against him for speaking up. Now he wants to take those city officials, including the city attorney and city manager, to court. The city denies any wrongdoing and plans to defend itself. Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal digs into the issue [6]

In addition, read about the scrutiny SLO’s mayor faces for sharing a grand jury report [4]; a new poetry book from an Atascadero native [20]; and the magical, floral beverages and more at Tribe Coffeehouse [26]

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SLO Mayor Erica Stewart faces scrutiny for sharing confidential grand jury report with Cal Poly

San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica Stewart could be in violation of the California Penal Code for sharing an unofficial copy of a confidential SLO County grand jury report.

Last year, the grand jury investigation of SLO’s handling of unruly fraternity parties in residential areas found that the city’s methods weren’t effective. The investigation culminated in the June 23, 2025, “Round and Round with Town and Gown” report, which was contested by city staff and officials.

Ten days before publishing the report, the grand jury sent Stewart an unofficial copy for review, in accordance with California Penal Code 933.05 (f). Under the penal code, the official grand jury report in draft form should be submitted to the affected agency two working days before its release.

An accompanying June 13, 2025, letter from the grand jury detailed the law, specifying that no officer, agency, department, or governing body of a public agency should disclose any contents of the report before the public release of the final report.

Text messages between Stewart and Cal Poly Senior Director of Economic Development Courtney Kienow, obtained through records requests from resident Kathie Walker, show that the mayor sent Kienow the report on the same day. Walker created a website, thepublicfile.org, and posted the records there for public viewing.

“I’m working on a rebuttal,” Kienow wrote in a text message to Stewart. “Problem: Cal Poly is not identified in the report as a required respondent so I don’t believe they [grand jury] intend to share it with us at all before it’s published. Our leadership has not received it!”

On June 16, 2025, Kienow texted the mayor saying many people had advance copies of the report at that point, and that the grand jury will “never know it came from you.”

“I told Whitney that I had assumed the university was going to be asked to respond, therefore I gave it to you,” Stewart replied. “So, if it ever comes up, I’m fine with being outed if I have to.”

Supervisors uphold Cambria water project, reject appeals

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on June 16 upheld approval of Cambria’s Water Reclamation Facility coastal development permit and rejected six appeals challenging the project, keeping intact a key regulatory decision that now opens the door to potential review by the California Coastal Commission.

The vote maintains county approval for a facility that began as an emergency drought-response project in 2014 and has since been proposed for permanent operation as part of Cambria’s long-term groundwater management system.

County staff and Cambria Community Services District officials said the project is necessary to protect the community’s coastal aquifer from seawater intrusion during prolonged drought.

Opponents argued that the environmental record is incomplete and that critical components, particularly brine disposal, remain unresolved.

The facility was originally constructed under an emergency coastal development permit issued during California’s drought emergency, allowing rapid installation of water supply infrastructure to stabilize groundwater conditions. It has operated since then while undergoing environmental review for permanent authorization.

Mason Dennings, senior planner with the county Department of Planning and Building, told supervisors during the meeting the project would formalize that emergency system into a permanent

The 2025-26 grand jury acknowledged in its final report on June 23, 2026, that Cal Poly responded to it directly about the Town and Gown report on June 16, 2025—a full week before the report’s official release.

“Evidently Cal Poly was given a copy of the final report prior to its release date,” the grand jury wrote. “This action is not in compliance with the procedure prescribed in the penal code.”

The grand jury recommended that the incoming 2026-27 jury should start a fresh investigation to determine if the city carried out the recommendations included in the Town and Gown report.

The grand jury’s 2025-26 foreperson, Catherine David, told New Times she isn’t permitted to discuss proceedings beyond what’s contained in the report. She added that the grand jury lacks jurisdiction over any state entity, including Cal Poly.

During KVEC’s Hometown Radio show on June 15, Stewart maintained that she hadn’t broken any laws and confirmed that given the chance for a doover, she would share the grand jury report with Cal Poly again.

She told New Times that she believed Cal Poly was among the stakeholders that had received the letter and unofficial report from the grand jury because of the history of collaboration between the city and the university.

“In order to provide a thorough and factual response to the grand jury report, I believed it was necessary to receive data from one of the stakeholders of this report, Cal Poly, in order to serve the interests of both parties in a fair-minded and evenhanded fashion,” Stewart said.

Breaking the penal code could mean legal

water reclamation facility that treats groundwater and reinjects it into the San Simeon Creek basin to support existing demand.

“The WRF [water reclamation facility] was built as an emergency drought response project to help stabilize groundwater conditions during these dry periods,” Dennings said. He said the facility “does not expand service capacity or modify the urban reserve line” and is not intended to induce growth of development in the community.

Dennings said the project is supported by a 2017 subsequent environmental impact report and a 2025 addendum, which concluded it would not result in new or more severe environmental impacts. He also said the project relies on more than a decade of monitoring data and is governed by an adaptive management plan tied to groundwater levels, lagoon conditions, and habitat indicators.

He told supervisors, “The project description is adequate for review,” and said the environmental record supports approval under the California Environmental Quality Act and the county’s Local Coastal Program.

Appeals were consolidated into nine issue areas, including biological resources, ESHA environmentally sensitive habitat area] consistency, groundwater impacts, energy use, alternatives analysis, and project feasibility. Staff recommended denial of all appeals.

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the permit in February 2026, adding conditions related to landscaping, screening, and

consequences for a public official.

In 2025, former Santa Clara City Councilmember Anthony Becker was sentenced to jail for lying under oath to the Santa Clara County civil grand jury and for disclosing a confidential draft grand jury report to the San Francisco 49ers and the team’s chief of communications—prosecuted as a felony and misdemeanor, respectively. Becker received 40 days in jail with two years on probation.

It’s unclear if the SLO County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute Stewart for the alleged penal code violation. DA Dan Dow told New Times he’s aware of the allegation but can’t confirm or deny if public integrity investigations are ongoing.

“It is definitely a violation of California’s penal code for any individual to share a confidential grand jury report that has not been publicly released by the grand jury,” he said via email. “That includes the unlawful sharing with any third party of an embargoed copy.” ∆

—Bulbul Rajagopal

operational details. The commission received 24 comments, with 18 in support and six in opposition.

Opponents told supervisors the project still lacks clarity on key issues, particularly brine disposal and zero-liquid discharge technology.

Christine Heinrichs said the project remains incomplete despite years of review.

“After 14 years, more than $30 million spent, this application remains incomplete and inadequate,” she told the board.

She questioned whether the proposed zero-liquid discharge system is feasible and argued monitoring is too limited to detect ecological impacts.

“The monitoring that’s included describes opportunities of observation of two to four hours every four months,” Heinrichs said.

Tina Dickason raised similar concerns about waste handling, and said the district lacks a viable method to manage roughly 50,000 gallons per day of brine. She said trucking and ocean outfall disposal are not realistic options and argued that the system has not been proven at scale.

“The CCSD does not have a feasible and affordable means of disposing of 50,000 gallons per day of brine waste,” she said.

Other speakers raised concerns about impacts to private wells, streamflow in Van Gordon Creek, and sensitive habitats.

Cambria Community Services District General Manager Matthew McElhenie defended the project as necessary to prevent long-term damage to the

coastal aquifer.

“Seawater intrusion is not merely a temporary water quality issue,” McElhenie said. “It can permanently degrade a groundwater basin and require decades of recovery, if recovery is possible at all.”

He said opponents mischaracterized the facility as a future development project rather than an existing system seeking permanent authorization.

With the board’s decision, the project now enters a 10-working-day appeal window during which eligible parties may file an appeal with the California Coastal Commission. If accepted, the commission would first determine whether the case raises a “substantial issue” before deciding whether to take up a full new review of the project.

—Chloë Hodge

Activists want enforcement after supervisors adopt ICE resolution

San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution limiting the use of county-owned property for immigration enforcement activities, but critics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the second Trump administration want local leaders to go beyond symbolic action.

“A resolution is not a suggestion, it is a directive,” local activist Susan Mackey told supervisors at the June 16 meeting. “My concern is that without robust, transparent oversight, this policy could be bypassed through the same business-as-usual practices that SB 54 was intended to end.”’

Senate Bill 54 is the California Values Act, the statewide sanctuary law that limits the use of state and local resources for mass deportations. Since January’s TRUTH Act forum, Sheriff Ian Parkinson spoke about the bill on multiple occasions before supervisors, adding it carves out specific circumstances where county jail inmates could be turned over to ICE.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, transfers to ICE are authorized if there’s a valid arrest warrant signed by a judge, and if the inmate has certain qualifying criminal convictions like serious or violent felonies.

The resolution barring immigration enforcement on county-owned property doesn’t define what counts as such property and “non-public areas of any county facility.”

Supervisors approved the resolution in a 3-2 vote, with 1st District Supervisor John Peschong and 5th District Supervisor

Heather Moreno dissenting. Peschong and Moreno said they believe the Sheriff’s Office fully complies with SB 54.

“I understand some people like the symbolic nature of something,” Moreno said. “For me, this was time that staff did not have to put into something to simply affirm what we’re already doing.”

Second District Supervisor Bruce Gibson shot back stating that while he believes Parkinson complies with SB 54, the resolution shows that the county is trying to restrict ICE “from commandeering our property.”

Fourth District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding said the resolution is more than symbolic.

“It really does reflect this board’s perspective and view of the, the problematic nature of what we’ve seen in terms of how ICE has been conducting its activities,”

Paulding said. “We are going to continue to encourage our departments to ask for that judicial warrant. … We don’t want somebody who … is meeting with a social worker, for example, to feel like they are going to be essentially arrested during that meeting.”

But residents like Mackey and former Atascadero Middle School teacher Jehan Mirzaei alerted supervisors that ICE was detaining county jail inmates while the meeting was ongoing. Mirzaei quit his job because of concerns about the school administration’s response to ICE.

“I would ask for more enforcement … because right now actually the ICE is on its way to the jail,” he told supervisors. “We have video of the ICE officers entering the jail into the lobby with weapons and then further entering through the blue door, where people are released, with those weapons, which is not safe for anyone.”

On June 23, Indivisible SLO Coalition sent a letter to local press claiming that a person was taken into ICE custody at the SLO County Jail on June 16, two people were taken from the jail lobby on June 17, and a third person was taken on June 18.

“A community witness who responded verbally to ICE agents in the public lobby was accosted and dragged by a federal agent, requiring an emergency ambulance response,” the letter said about the June 18 ICE arrest. “ICE requested assistance from the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s staff arrived, took witness statements, and instructed witnesses to remain in the lobby. ICE was allowed to leave.”

Indivisible stated in a previous press release that video of the incident was being withheld to protect the detainee and pending legal action.

Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tony Cipolla told New Times that deputies responded to a disturbance call in the jail lobby around 7:10 a.m. on June 18.

“Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears a physical altercation occurred between an ICE agent and a protester,” he said. “No injuries were reported. Deputies took an incident report, and the Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. We have no further comment at this time.”

Indivisible stressed that county supervisors have the authority to set conditions on the sheriff’s budget, issue formal directives, and establish civilian oversight of the Sheriff’s Office’s alleged cooperation with ICE.

“Supervisors Moreno and Peschong voted against Tuesday’s resolution.

Supervisor Moreno called it ‘symbolic.’ She may be right—but not in the way she intended,” Indivisible’s letter said. “It is a statement. Statements do not protect people. Enforcement does.”

—Bulbul Rajagopal

State plans lawsuit after second Morro Bay wind lease cancellation

Federal buyouts of offshore wind leases tied to the Morro Bay Wind Energy Area are escalating into a broader legal fight between California and the Trump administration, as state officials prepare to sue and expand investigations into multiple Central Coast wind project cancellations.

Susan Callery, offshore wind coordinator for the SLO Climate Coalition, said the cancellations mark a significant setback for regional planning efforts that have been underway for years.

“The federal government’s using taxpayer dollars to buy back offshore wind leases,” Callery said. “And California’s already invested millions of dollars, and I don’t know how many hours of planning and time and effort they’ve spent to prepare for these projects.”

“And we’re wasting public money to cancel these projects,” she added. “And that’s a job and economy killer.”

On June 23, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild issued a Notice of Intent to Sue the U.S. Department of the Interior, challenging its agreement with Golden State Wind LLC over a canceled offshore wind lease in federal waters off Morro Bay.

The state alleges that the agreement violates the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and improperly terminates a lease tied to more than $100 million in public investments in offshore wind planning, port readiness, and transmission infrastructure.

“California won’t stand idly by as the Trump administration illegally strikes deals to kill offshore wind projects and replace them with more windfalls for his fossil fuel friends,” Bonta said in a statement.

The notice begins a 60-day period for the federal government and Golden State Wind to respond before California may file suit.

The legal challenge comes amid a second offshore wind cancellation involving Invenergy, which the U.S. Department of the Interior said agreed on June 17 to relinquish four offshore wind leases, including a proposed Morro Bay-area project, in exchange for a $765 million federal payout and equivalent investment in fossil fuel and geothermal projects.

The National Wildlife Federation said the Invenergy agreement is the third offshore wind lease buyout since March, bringing total federal spending on canceled wind projects to roughly $2.6 billion nationwide.

California Energy Commission (CEC) officials said the Central Coast is especially vulnerable, as Morro Bay has been identified as a key hub for offshore wind development.

“If allowed to proceed, the lease buyout threatens to set back California’s burgeoning offshore wind industry by years,” the CEC said in a June 23 statement.

The CEC has opened investigations into both Golden State Wind and Invenergy, issuing administrative subpoenas seeking documents related to negotiations, legal justification, and the impacts of the agreements. The agency first subpoenaed Golden State Wind in May after its initial lease cancellation agreement.

California has invested more than $100 million in offshore wind preparation, including port upgrades, transmission planning, and workforce development, much of it concentrated along the Central Coast. The CEC warns that those investments could be jeopardized if offshore wind development is halted.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has not publicly detailed the legal basis for the buyback agreements.

California is continuing to seek records and prepare for litigation as the 60-day notice period proceeds. ∆

—Chloë Hodge

Speaking up again

A lawsuit from SLO’s former building official alleges pattern of misbehavior from top city staff PLACARD

San Luis Obispo’s former chief building official is taking top-ranking city staff and the city attorney to court over allegedly retaliating against him for his complaints about inaction and intentionally causing emotional distress.

City Manager Whitney McDonald, Assistant City Manager Scott Collins, Community Development Director Timothea Tway, and City Attorney Christine Dietrick face the civil lawsuit from former colleague Michael Loew, filed on June 12. Loew resigned from his post as chief building official last year and is currently in the same role for the city of Lompoc.

Loew’s complaint alleges that staff directed him to not only create a fee collection system that preserved high revenues but also denied his department adequate funding to operate. He added that for months, staff ignored his concerns about the building located at 1150 Laurel Lane that once housed Bang the Drum Brewery.

“Plaintiff [Michael Loew] disclosed these concerns repeatedly and through appropriate channels,” the complaint reads. “In response, defendants retaliated. They stripped him of key enforcement duties, denied him budget resources his own fee-justification analysis proved were required, excluded him from safety initiatives, subjected him to a threehour intimidation session in which the city manager accused him of being ‘immoral,’ and—11 days after an independent board of appeals unanimously upheld every one of his safety determinations—the city attorney issued a written directive instructing him to cease enforcement while his direct supervisor simultaneously issued him a written reprimand.”

Assistant City Attorney Markie Kersten told New Times that the city officials named in the lawsuit hadn’t been served with the lawsuit as of June 22.

“The lawsuit represents only unproven allegations of a former city employee that the city will challenge through the court process,” Kersten said via email. “Based on preliminary review of the complaint, the city maintains that it engaged in no wrongful conduct and asserts these allegations are without merit.

“The city looks forward to vigorously

defending its position through the appropriate court process and will litigate this case through evidence presented in court.”

Michael and his wife, Jackie Loew, have a history of trying to hold authorities accountable.

After losing a street parking space in front of their house, the former chief building official filed records requests with the city, which revealed that city staff extended the painted red curb after receiving complaints from the Loews’ neighbor SLO City Councilmember Jan Marx. City staff later admitted the extension was a mistake and apologized to the Loews.

Jackie Loew sued both her former employers—Iowa’s Saydel Community School District and the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District—for alleged gender discrimination and reported retaliation, respectively.

Her federal lawsuit against the Iowa school district was settled for $85,000, according to Noozhawk

Filed after she was removed as Pioneer Valley High School’s dean of students, Jackie Loew’s lawsuit against the Santa Maria school district is still active. The Loews claimed at school board meetings that Jackie was involuntarily transferred after she repeatedly reported discrimination and harassment of students.

She told New Times that they can’t comment on her husband’s litigation against SLO and referred to attorney David Secrest.

“Mr. Loew was retaliated against for raising public-safety and regulatory concerns in the course of his duties as a building official, including his decision to condemn an unsafe building, and was constructively discharged as a result,” Secrest said in a statement to New Times.

According to Michael Loew’s complaint, he had been alerting the city since November 2024 about the Bang the Drum building’s health hazards and that it was being used without valid occupancy authorization.

The Community Development Department deemed the building uninhabitable in a March 2025 notice, calling it unsafe for occupancy and blamed the property owners, Laurel Creek LLC, for

neglect. At the time, the property, which also contained SLO City Church and a mix of residences and businesses, had flaws like unfinished exteriors, dirt roads, and large potholes.

Loew’s complaint said that staff retaliated against him that very month, subjecting him to the “three-hour confrontational meeting.” He alleged that City Manager McDonald ordered the removal of the SLO fire marshal’s placards from the building, which were placed there under the fire code because of documented safety hazards. The city went on to kick off Bike Month two months later, in May 2025, at Bang the Drum.

The complaint added that SLO’s then Fire Chief Todd Toggle announced at a May 2025 Construction Board of Appeals hearing that the building was too dangerous for firefighters to enter during an emergency. The board unanimously agreed the building wasn’t safe, and Loew deemed it condemned and placarded it.

Public records also show Loew’s frequent communication to the city about revenue brought in through fees. Prior to filing his lawsuit, he wrote to the City Council in November 2025 that staff directed him to develop a new methodology to preserve the roughly $1 million the city receives in annual revenue for the Building and Safety Department.

During a 2024 fee study, a city-contracted consultant studied SLO’s past spending data and found that the Building and Safety Department was under-resourced relative to

Loew’s lawsuit claims that City Manager Whitney McDonald directed the fire marshal’s placard on the Laurel Lane building to be removed, but the sign returned once Loew condemned the building after the Board of Appeals agreed that the structure was unsafe.

the fees collected. The consultant’s analysis proposed reducing fee rates by 35 percent, Loew’s letter said.

“The logical and ethical next step was to fund the division to the level its own feejustification model proved was necessary,” Loew wrote. “I submitted corresponding significant operating budget requests of over $500,000 (half of the calculation) to begin to align our resources with our mandated responsibilities during the 24-25 fiscal year. Those requests were largely denied.”

In his lawsuit, Loew said he identified roughly 2,000 expired building permits in SLO’s backlog since 2020 and began developing and proposing new fees to address those permits as part of the 2024 fee study. Though the City Council adopted those fees—around $1.2 million in potential revenue—Loew claimed he was denied resources and operational discretion to run the initiative.

He also believed the cost-of-service data presented to the City Council at the fee adoption hearing was inaccurate and inconsistent with actual department expenses, the complaint said.

Loew’s lawsuit demands a jury trial and a sum that exceeds $25,000 to compensate for reported emotional distress, stress-related physical illness, reputational harm, and mental anguish. ∆

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

CHLOË HODGE

Coastal crossroads

long-running effort to dissolve the San Simeon Community Services District (CSD) and transfer its responsibilities to San Luis Obispo County reached a significant milestone this month, as county Public Works unveiled a draft analysis outlining the costs, challenges, and potential paths forward for the coastal community.

The district first applied to the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for dissolution in May 2024, citing ongoing financial and operational challenges. The application proposed transferring all district services— including water, sewer, road maintenance, street lighting, and hazardous weed abatement—to the county.

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In response, LAFCO paused the application shortly after it was submitted, requesting a more comprehensive analysis of the district and its obligations.

“LAFCO indicated that the analysis should include a consideration of existing and future governance structures and services to be provided as well as a complete analysis of [San Simeon] CSD’s current challenges, regulatory issues, future obligations, potential benefits, reduced costs, etc., that must be considered by all agencies impacted to make a fully informed decision when considering the dissolution,” a June 10 CSD staff report stated.

That analysis, prepared by consulting firm NBS and funded through an agreement between the district and county, was presented to the CSD board during a June 10 special meeting.

morning.

“At the meeting, we gave the CSD board a three-part presentation,” San Luis Obispo County Public Works Director John Diodati told New Times. “The county is just doing its due diligence, to see what are the total costs necessary to bring the water and wastewater system [up to standard], covering the deferred maintenance costs, and then the known projects.”

Among the most significant future expenses are relocating the community’s aging wastewater treatment plant and constructing new drinking water storage reservoirs.

The report found that while San Simeon’s water and wastewater systems remain functional, many key components have exceeded their anticipated service lives and will require major reinvestment, repairs, or replacement in coming years.

A major challenge facing the district is a Coastal Commission requirement that the wastewater treatment plant be relocated, creating what the report describes as a “nondiscretionary capital project.”

According to the analysis, there are three primary options for maintaining services if the district dissolves: The county directly assumes responsibility, a new county service area is formed to take over operations, or the district consolidates with the Cambria Community Services District.

The report identifies the county and a newly formed county services area as the most viable options, noting that

consolidation with Cambria could prove difficult because of governance and geographic considerations.

While the county has expressed a willingness to consider taking over services, Diodati said the process depends on establishing a sustainable funding source.

“The county, if we take over, we need assurances that we can fund the projects that are mandated,” Diodati said. “The wastewater treatment plant is a special condition from the Coastal Commission that has to be done. Otherwise, the entity that is there starts incurring fines.”

Because of those obligations, any future dissolution would likely require approval of utility rates capable of funding major infrastructure projects, he explained.

“The rates will need to increase,” Diodati said. “We’re not engaging in any formal process under Prop. 218 to raise water and sewer rates right now, but the information that we get out of the NBS report will help us refine what projects we know we need to do.”

According to Diodati, any formal ratesetting process remains roughly 18 months away at a minimum and would be tied to whatever dissolution structure ultimately moves forward.

At the same time, San Simeon CSD leaders are proposing their own rate increases to improve the district’s financial position while the dissolution process continues.

A district financial commitment proposal calls for significant water and sewer rate increases that have yet to be fully determined. A 32 percent increase on water rates was implemented in February along with a 36 percent increase in wastewater rates. Additional annual increases are being considered.

The county said the increases would allow the agency to address deferred maintenance, complete overdue audits, repair critical infrastructure such as the ocean outfall line and pipe bridge, and demonstrate to regulators and potential successor agencies that the community is committed to investing in its utility systems.

The proposal states that the increases would also “pave the way for additional

CSA [county service area]-based Prop. 218 increases to begin the water and wastewater design, permitting, grant, and loan work.”

Even with project rate increases, county Public Works stressed that current cost estimates are possibly higher than what would be needed and could decrease substantially if outside funding becomes available.

“We have to look at this with a worst-casescenario approach on rate,” Diodati said. “And then if we are the successor agency, our team would work on grant funding, lowinterest loans, and explore alternatives for project implementation to bring the most reasonable and feasible cost to the ratepayers as possible.”

Diodati pointed to the county’s role in delivering the Los Osos wastewater project as an example of how future costs could potentially be reduced through grants and financing assistance.

For now, the dissolution process remains in its early stages. County staff will incorporate feedback received from district board members and residents before finalizing the report and presenting it to the county Board of Supervisors for direction.

“We’re at one milestone in a multi-year endeavor,” Diodati said. “I was just really optimistic with where we’re at. This was an important milestone to get to, and it was well received.”

The county Board of Supervisors will ultimately determine whether the county is willing to become San Simeon’s successor agency and under what conditions. Until then, Diodati said the county will continue supporting the community through its current CalWARN—California Water/ Wastewater Agency Response Network— arrangement while exploring long-term solutions for the aging infrastructure.

“I think that after the CSD meeting, it was really apparent that everybody in the room wants us to be successful,” Diodati said. “The county wants us to be successful, the CSD wants us to be successful, LAFCO wants it to be successful.” ∆

Reach Staff Writer Chloë Hodge at chodge@ newtimesslo.com.

Smile! Or don’t

Trends have changed drastically since Amy Marlan posed for her high school senior portraits. She remembers wearing the same pearls and drape as the rest of the women in her class. The men put on the top half of a suit.

Then, their family photographer took some shots of Marlan on a film camera, but the photos had to be “safe” because of the nature of film. Little room for error.

“Very ’90s with lots of hair spray,” Marlan told New Times. “But it was documented. I have the picture.”

Now, as the founder behind Amy Marlan Photography, which turned 20 this year, she snaps portraits a little differently. Today it’s all about the lifestyle shots.

“I call them rapper photos,” she said. Rather than just a photo shoot, it’s a full experience. Think of a high school or college senior sitting inside of a Porsche at the dealership or exploring Boomers’ mini golf or arcade. A student in a red track suit roaming through In-N-Out or one with a snake wrapped around his shoulders. With the help of underwater camera equipment and weighted vests, students have even posed beneath the surface of the pool at Santa Maria’s Paul Nelson Aquatic Center.

Those types of out-of-the-box shots were part of Marlan’s submission to the Senior Muse magazine’s annual 50 to Follow contest. Despite this being her first year entering, the local photographer made it on the list.

“It’s just such an honor,” Marlan said. “Especially for the students, it’s the biggest deal.” Her work centers on telling the story of each person. Marlan starts with a call to their parent or guardian and learns the senior’s personality and interests. Then she talks with the student to bounce ideas around for different settings and props, building trust and familiarity.

“They get to be part of the creative process,” Marlan explained. “I also am a big believer in dumb jokes. I’m not afraid to make myself look silly to help everyone else feel comfortable. I’m also not an over-thetop gregarious person, so I just meet people where their personality is.”

Her methods work. Past clients, especially young men, claim that these are the only pictures they’re proud to show their friends. Instead of the photo shoot being about what mom wants for the family, for example, it’s a snapshot into the senior’s life during a big milestone.

“To see especially the boys be like, ‘I hate having my picture taken,’ to, ‘This is me. This is so cool,’” she described.

The photographer enjoys taking portraits because it’s a chance to slow down and take her time. Large events like weddings can feel chaotic. With portraits, she gets to set up

Freeze the moment

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lights and stage props, and help the students find a comfortable posture.

In addition to shoots on location, Marlan also has two staging areas at her business in Grover Beach. It’s a full-service photography studio where the owner creates framed artwork for clients’ homes. She said digital copies of photos may not be around in 20 years if they aren’t saved just right.

“I take pictures of their walls, and I digitally put their portraits on their walls to show them, ‘This is what it’s going to look like,’” Marlan said.

The most common shoots she conducts in the studio are seniors with their pets. It’s a less distracting environment for the animals, and Marlan can arrange the lighting perfectly.

She’s booking for the class of 2027 now. Though it might seem early, many local high schools require yearbook photo submissions in the fall. Business gets busy quickly, and since the pandemic she’s noticed fewer senior portrait photographers in the area. With moments captured forever, it’s best not to be in a hurry.

“We want them to be able to have their hair cut and pick out their outfits and not rush,” Marlan said. “The summer is really advantageous for that, and it’s lighter later. We just have a lot more fun that way.”

Fast facts

• JUSTIN Vineyards and Winery awarded grants totaling more than $350,000 to support nonprofit organizations and educators across northern San Luis Obispo County through its 2026 Community Grants Program, according to a press release. More than $300,000 of that is going to nonprofits—including the Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, the Templeton Recreation Department, and the Adventist Health Care Central Coast Foundation—to strengthen services in mental health, sports and recreation, health care access, and youth enrichment. About $50,000 will go toward classrooms for supplies, musical instruments, books, and enrichment activities that support learning. For more information, visit justinwine.com/ grants/community. ∆

Reach Staff Writer Madison White from New Times’ sister paper at mwhite@ santamariasun.com.

THE LIFEGUARD WAS NEARBY

To set up this underwater shot, photographer Amy Marlan and her subject wore weighted belts, swimming up to boogie boards when they needed a breath. The guitar, bought from a thrift store, was weighed down with rocks.

BY CHARLES VARNI

Embrace relocation

Local leaders should act now on the

South County cities are worried about future water supplies—whether it’s groundwater, surface water, or conserved water. On June 16, I attended the second community workshop of the Grover Beach water supply study, which is focused on supplemental water supply alternatives. The presentation by consultants was informative and well organized with detailed information, including projections that the city will need and additional 300 to 400 acrefeet of water in the coming decades. So imagine my surprise when the experts said, as far as water conservation goes, that “the turnip has been squeezed dry.” There was no mention of the Coastal Commission’s 2017 mandate to the South SLO County Sanitation District to begin planning for a probable relocation of its operation to a brand new facility safe from floods and sea level rise by 2047. That facility would be required to treat all municipal wastewater to drinking water standards. At current wastewater levels, that would create 2,200 acre-feet of “new water” every year—and the experts estimate Grover Beach needs only 400 acre-feet of that to be safe.

New federal mail rules will prevent voters from exercising their rights

Earlier this month, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a proposed rule that would erect barriers to mail voting. The proposed amendments create unnecessary barriers to voting that could prevent eligible voters from receiving and returning their mail-in and absentee ballots and could disenfranchise eligible voters who are unable to vote in person.

Under the rule, USPS would need to verify that mailed ballots are being sent only to approved voters on a list supplied by states. This gives USPS a role in election administration that rightfully belongs to state and local election officials.

We all agree that election mail must be secure. But these new federal requirements would create barriers that could prevent eligible voters from exercising their right to vote.

Voting is a fundamental right that must be guaranteed. Voting by mail is part of that right and a critical part of the election process throughout the United States.

USPS is accepting public comment on the proposed rule until July 2 at 5 p.m. ET. Defend the right to vote, protect mail voting, and ensure the role of states in the election process. Email your comment to PCFederalRegister@usps.gov, with the subject line “Ballot Mail.” Be sure to include your name and address.

Janice Langley

Joanne Schultz

Wendy Brown League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County

Why does this project not have top billing in a study of supplemental water alternatives? Especially when the fact is that Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach mayors and the Oceano CSD president are the board of directors of the South SLO County Sanitation District. All three of them are very well informed on the South SLO County Sanitation District relocation issue and have been voting approval for $100,000s in studies required by the Coastal Commission. Almost all of the operations, maintenance, and administration of the South SLO County Sanitation District is paid for by Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and Oceano citizens and businesses who have a sewer line.

About three years ago, I learned about the South SLO County Sanitation District relocation issue and saw it as an opportunity to do a great and necessary thing. It is a significantly time-sensitive issue because the billions of dollars available in grants for addressing climate change coastal impacts are still available. This project is a poster child for it. With an estimated price tag of $300 million, we need all the help we can get.

‘Politics

over policy’

correctly evaluated the state of local Democratic Party

I found myself in the unusual position of largely agreeing with the editorial by Aaron Ochs (“Politics over policy”) in the June 18 edition of New Times. For those unfamiliar with Mr. Ochs’ political history in this county, he was pretty much the same as the people he is now criticizing.

However, he is pretty much correct now in his evaluation of the state of the SLO County Democratic Party. I do not know if all the details of his critiques are correct, but their substance is. (Both Paulding and Verdin turned me off with their intensive ad campaigns with excessive attacks on their opponent.)

The question for me is whether or not Ochs has undergone a dramatic growth in maturity over the past decade or has he just latched onto a political narrative he perceives to be advantageous at the moment. I guess only time will tell.

As far as the local housing crisis goes, I am

This is not a county responsibility. It all falls on our shoulders to do the right thing. Over the past two years, I have written to every elected city council and Oceano CSD member with information and relevant documents urging them to make this a priority. I have attended their meetings to do the same, including the South SLO County Sanitation District.

So again, imagine my surprise when at the June 16 meeting with the public, neither the consultants nor city

Over the past few years, the South SLO County Sanitation District has spent a large amount of money completing Coastal Commission mandated studies on plant life expectancy, potential operational hazards, potential hazard mitigations, and so forth. I believe serious consideration should be given to embracing the Coastal Commission’s concerns about relocation (it is not if, it is simply when), and we should begin to actively move forward, starting with acceptance of the need, timeliness, and advantages, to

The South SLO County Sanitation District relocation issue … is a significantly time-sensitive issue because the billions of dollars available in grants for addressing climate change coastal impacts are still available. This project is a poster child for it.

administrators ever mentioned a possible 2,200 acre-feet of new water, nor did they seem very knowledgeable of the project. The lead consultant on supplemental water sources told me he knew nothing about it. The lead study consultant seemed to be way more interested in desalination and did not express knowledge of the South SLO County Sanitation District relocation topic.

not sure that there are any good solutions. This is a classic case of supply-and-demand economics. While it is steadily declining, the Central Coast still has a quality of life that will continue to attract people who have made their money in less desirable places. That will keep prices too high to allow many blue-collar workers to get ahead even if they can afford local housing at all. (It is the biggest factor in my decision to move away soon.)

initiate the relocation process, which will be at least a 15-year project.

It’s a legacy project of water resiliency for us as well as our children and grandchildren. Can we all come together and do the right thing? ∆

Charles Varni writes to New Times from Oceano. Send a letter for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

LETTERS

But Ochs is right about the tendency of politicians to rely on the blame game instead of offering solutions. That is driven by the fact that most voters tend to be more influenced by simplistic fearmongering than by nuanced policy debates. We have only ourselves to blame, and most of us are too intellectually lazy and/or too proud to take a critical look at our own long-standing beliefs.

Loew blow

When in doubt, sue it out? The city of San Luis Obispo, City Manager Whitney McDonald, Assistant City Manager Scott Collins, Community Development Director Timothea Tway, and City Attorney Christine Dietrick are all being sued by former chief building official, Michael Loew, for allegedly retaliating against him after he complained about the city’s inaction regarding building safety and for causing him emotional distress.

Loew claims the city ignored his determination that 1150 Laurel Lane, which formerly housed Bang the Drum Brewery among other businesses and residents, was dangerously uninhabitable. He also claims the city directed him to create a fee system to keep money flowing to the city yet denied his department an adequate operating budget.

“Plaintiff [Michael Loew] disclosed these concerns repeatedly and through appropriate channels,” his suit reads. “In response, defendants retaliated. They stripped him of key enforcement duties, denied him budget resources his own fee-justification analysis proved were required, excluded him from safety initiatives, subjected him to a threehour intimidation session in which the city manager accused him of being ‘immoral,’ and—11 days after an independent board of appeals unanimously upheld every one of his safety determinations—the city attorney issued a written directive instructing

him to cease enforcement while his direct supervisor simultaneously issued him a written reprimand.”

If true, that’s some nasty behavior, city of SLO! Nasty! Loew resigned last year and now holds the same position in Lompoc. His wife, Jackie Loew, had and still has her own lawsuits going. She sued both her former employers—Iowa’s Saydel Community School District and the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District—for alleged gender discrimination and reported retaliation, respectively.

Her Iowa suit was settled for $85,000, but her Santa Maria suit is still active. Meanwhile, her husband’s suit against SLO is seeking a sum in excess of $25,000. I’m guessing it’s in excess by a lot. Honestly, $25K doesn’t seem like much. Don’t get me wrong, I’d take it. But with lawyers and all the rigmarole, it wouldn’t seem worth it. It almost feels like by suggesting such a low figure, you’re begging the city to settle out of court to avoid the hassle.

Currently, however, the city wants its day in court. Assistant City Attorney Markie Kersten told New Times via email that the city officials haven’t been served papers, and “the lawsuit represents only unproven allegations of a former city employee that the city will challenge through the court process. Based

on preliminary review of the complaint, the city maintains that it engaged in no wrongful conduct and asserts these allegations are without merit. The city looks forward to vigorously defending its position through the appropriate court process and will litigate this case through evidence presented in court.”

Maybe the Loews are sue-happy, or maybe they’re using the tools available to hold those in power to account. After all, this is the same couple that snapped back at former mayor and current City Councilperson Jan Marx after she got the city to eliminate a parking spot in front of the Loews’ SLO home. Marx, their neighbor, complained to the city, which came out and painted the parking space red, so Loew filed a records request, discovered it was Marx, and lodged a complaint to the city, which admitted eliminating the space was wrong.

What the hell, public officials? Y’all just get to do whatever you want? You probably heard by now that our current mayor, Erica Stewart, leaked the grand jury’s “Round and Round with Town and Gown” report about frat parties to Cal Poly before it was officially released, a violation of California Penal Code 933.05 (f). Stewart just decided Cal Poly needed to see it, though when she appeared on Dave Congalton’s KVEC-AM Hometown Radio show on June 15, she claimed, “I believe the university was already among one of the many stakeholders that had received this

OK, so if they received it, why did you need to give them a copy? She told Congalton she’d broken no laws and would do it again. Oh yeah?

Last year, a Santa Clara City Council member was sentenced to jail for lying under oath and leaking a draft grand jury report.

“We are aware of the allegation and the radio interview that has been reported on,” SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow told New Times. “Our office does not typically confirm or deny if we have ongoing public integrity investigations. It is definitely a violation of California’s penal code for any individual to share a confidential grand jury report that has not been publicly released by the grand jury.”

Speaking of low blows and lawsuits, California and the California Energy Commission are suing the U.S. Department of the Interior for “an illegal buyout” under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of Golden State Wind LLC’s Morro Bay offshore wind lease. The deal takes $120 million in taxpayer money to pay GSW to abandon its lease but requires it to “invest an equal amount in out-of-state fossil-fuel projects that will do nothing to support California’s energy economy,” the state media office announced. “Just last week, the Trump administration used the same maneuver to pay off another California offshore wind leaseholder, Invenergy, to the tune of $765 million.” Corruption! It’s what’s

Hot Dates

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ALCOHOL INK 101 WORKSHOP Join the in-person workshop on Alcohol Ink, taught by award winning artist, Judy Ann. Techniques, tips, and all materials will be supplied. First Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m. through Nov. 7 $95. (805) 286-8380. artwithjudyann.com. Art With Judy Ann Studio Gallery, 2024 Main Street, Cambria.

ART AND CRAFT KIDS SUMMER CAMP

Enjoy this week-long half day art camp for ages 7 to 12, featuring weaving, clay, cyanotype, and weekly creative themes that build artistic skills Every 4 days, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $300. (805) 771-5007. esterobayartandcraft.com. Estero Bay Art and Craft, 523 Harbor St, Morro Bay.

ART IN THE PARK: MORRO BAY Visitors can expect a mixture of painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, and more, along with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of Morro Bay! July 3 10 a.m.5 p.m., July 4 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and July 5 , 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/artinthepark. Morro Bay City Park, Corner of Morro Bay Blvd. and Harbor St., Morro Bay.

BRUSHSTROKES 2026 AND OFF THE WALL Brushstrokes 2026 and Off the Wall, the California-wide painting and sculpture shows, highlight the best art of the Coast and beyond. MondaysSundays. through Aug. 3 Free. (805) 7722504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

CALL OF THE WILD EXHIBIT The Call

of the Wild exhibt embraces of energy, passion and freedom of the world around us in vivid, dynamic, or whimsical ways.

June 25 - Aug. 3 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 7722504. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, artcentermorrobay.org.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY

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

COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. ThursdaysSaturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. (559) 799-9632. costagallery. com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

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.

MURAL RESTORATION CELEBRATION

Gather to celebrate Morro Bay Friends of the Library’s restoration of the library’s iconic mural and unveil a plaque honoring original artist, the late Peter Ladochy. The 650-square-foot, 125,000-piece mural was one of the first large public art projects in the region, designed by Ladochy and installed in 1985 with the help of 100 community volunteers. June 26 2-3 p.m. Morro Bay

Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay, -(805) 772-6394.

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

POP! ART IN ACTION–3-DAY WORKSHOP FOR AGES SIX AND UP Bright. Bright. Bold. Bursting with creativity. Step into the colorful world of Pop Art, inspired by artists who made everyday things extraordinary. Learn printmaking and create a series of relief prints in the style of Andy Warhol. Build larger-than-life, playful sculptures like Claes Oldenburg, and jump into a high-energy project inspired by Keith Haring’s figures in motion. Through June 25, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $115. (805) 772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

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.

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PLATE PAINTING

AT ARTSOCIAL 805

Please join ArtSocial805 on the first Saturday of each month to paint a personalized “Birthday Plate,” for someone special or for yourself. The workshop is $35, which covers the plate, glaze, and firing. First Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $35. (805) 400-9107. artsocial805. com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

PEN TO PAPER OPEN WRITING

SESSIONS WITH MEGAN HEUSER A low pressure, supportive environment intended to help get words down on paper. Short sprints, creative exercises to help get pen to paper. June 30, 6-7:30 p.m. $15. (805) 464-2564. fieldworkart. org. Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero.

SILVERSMITH SUNDAY: TWO WORKSHOPS Learn the craft of silversmithing, with a Sterling Stackers class and a Stone Setting class. Both are beginner friendly, and all materials will be provided. For more info visit fieldworkart.org June 28 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4-7:30 p.m. $130-$140. Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero, (971) 645-2481, fieldworkart.org.

TAKE A SPIN: TWO-HOUR WHEEL

CLASS These two hour blocks provide an opportunity to learn the basics of wheel throwing. Instructors will center your clay for you, so you will have the opportunity to make two items. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon $72. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/ wheelclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El

MAKE SOME PANTS

SLOLife Studio and Mercantile is offering sewing and fiber arts summer camps for those entering fourth grade and above. Sewing Pajama Pants Camp runs from June 29 to July 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($255). Led by London Delicath, owner of SLOLife Studio, and Emily Benson, campers will start with the basics and leave camp with a pair of pajama pants they made for themselves. Fiber Arts Sampler Camps and a Back to School Sewing Camp are coming up in July and August. Visit slolifestudio.com for more information.

—Angie Stevens

Camino Real, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING

Celebrate the timeless music of Rodgers and Hammerstein in a charming and elegant revue that reimagines the legendary duo’s most beloved songs, leaving audiences spellbound! Fridays, 7-9 p.m., Saturdays, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Sundays, 2-4 p.m. and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through June 25 $28-$50. (805) 786-2440. slorep.org/shows/a-grand-night-forsinging/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

ALL AGES SCULPTING WITH JOHN ROULLARD John a retired school teacher who patiently guides potters of all ages to sculpt and work on details and design. Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that offers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time for potters. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com/gallery-artists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BATIK STYLE WATERCOLOR WITH LINDA CUNNINGHAM In this four-hour workshop, Linda will demonstrate one of the many Batik methods to use on watercolor paper. June 27, 12-4 p.m. $50. (805) 478-2158. artcentralslo.com. 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. 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-handprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 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. FIRST FRIDAYS Visit SLOMA on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, music, and wines provided by regional winery partners. Admission is free and open to the public. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. (805) 5438562. sloma.org/events/first-fridays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad 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. IMPROV EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE BUNKER Get ready for a whirlwind of wit, chaos, and unscripted brilliance at Improv Extravaganza—the ultimate showcase of indie improv talent! June 25 6:15-8 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, 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.

MAGICANS CLUB This is a non-profit club where magicians from the local areas meet, exchange, share magic ideas, and showoff. Last Monday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Free. (805) 720-1164. SLO Elks Club, 222 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo.

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

made! June 29 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 30 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and July 1 , 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $255. (805) 439-1022. slolifestudio.com. SLOLife Studio and Mercantile, 12340 Los Osos Valley 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.

WHITNEY PINTELLO: SOLO SHOW On display now through mid-April. ongoing slogallery.com/. SLO Gallery, 1023 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

movie nights, and discussions held on a periodic basis. ongoing thelavra.org/ home. The Lavra, 2070 E. Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

2026 GREENSPACE ADVENTURE

AUCTION Greenspace presents live auctions for adventures and experiences, silent auction, plated dinner, local wines all to support our work in conservation, reforestation, education and advocacy! June 27 5-9 p.m. $125. (805) 927-2866. greenspacecambria.org. Joslyn Center, 950 Main St, Cambria. 4TH OF JULY FREEDOM TO GROW SALE Kick off your holiday weekend with

with themselves and others. Meeting is hybrid (both in person and on Zoom). For information, call 805900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. thecambriaconnection.org/. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria, (805) 927-1654.

FRIENDS OF THE CAYUCOS LIBRARY

KIRK WILSON MEMORIAL BOOKSALE

Head to the library patio to browse donated books, CDs, DVDs, and more, all selling for $1 to $2. At noon, a bag of books will sell for $5. July 3 9 a.m.-noon (805) 995-3312. Cayucos Library, 310 B. St., Cayucos.

MEDITATE WITH DAWN Semi private class to restore your energy & calm the mind to balance your day with guided meditation, pranayama (breath-work) and chakra connection on the beach

with the beautiful Morro Bay rock in view.

Guided by Dawn Feuerberg, certified classical ashtanga yoga, mindfulness life coach, shamanic wisdome keeper, tantra meditation instructor, and founder of Aurora Adventures, LLC, a wellness inspired travel company. July 3 9-10:15 a.m. $48.98. my805tix.com. Aurora Sacred Events, 21 24th St, Cayucos.

MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

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

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

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.

WATERFRONT MARKET MORRO BAY

The Waterfront Market returns for its 9th summer season in Morro Bay. This openair market features over 30 local vendors from SLO County. Through July 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 402-9437. facebook.com/ waterfrontmarketmorrobayca. Giovanni’s Fish Market, 1001 Front St., 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.

organized

• Acting as a central communication hub across departments

• Running the occasional errands (post office runs, bank deposits, event pickups, etc.)

• Keeping shared spaces running smoothly (think light kitchen resets, coffee stocked, fridge not…mysterious)

• Picking up yummy bagels for our Monday morning staff meetings (arguably critical to morale)

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A knack for organization and attention to detail

• The ability to juggle multiple tasks without dropping the ball

• A positive, can-do attitude and sense of humor

• Full-time, in-person (San Luis Obispo)

• Must be able to reliably commute or relocate

This is an entry-level position with real opportunity to grow. If you’re someone who likes variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to be part of a local media team that still believes in what we do—we’d love to meet you.

Tell us why you would be the perfect fit. Send your resume and a short cover letter to: Cindy Rucker, Business Manager crucker@newtimesslo.com 1010 Marsh St., SLO, CA 93401

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JUNE 28

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 The Pour House, Paso Robles Rockin’ the Ranch: Electric Lavender Train

my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

HIIT 45 WITH SARA JORGENSEN A dynamic and fun way to improve strength and cardiovascular conditioning using weights, resistance bands, and body weight. Bring a yoga mat and water.

Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. and Mondays, 5:30-6:15 p.m. $15 for members; $25 for guests. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com/ fitness/fitness-classes/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

LAVENDER DISTILLATION WORKSHOP

Enjoy this Lavender Distillation Workshop, From Field to Oil, at Hambly Lavender Farm. July 5 , 9 a.m. $95. (805) 975-0056. hamblyfarms.com. Hambly Lavender Farm, 1390 GRANA PL, San Miguel CA, San Miguel, CA 93451.

NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS

A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. (805) 4412164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero.

SUMMER FUN SPORTS CAMP A sports camp for ages five to 14 years old. Through June 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Through July 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

$300-$495. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis. com. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

TINSIDE & OUT: A TIN CITY OPEN

HOUSE Tin City opens its doors for a neighborhood-wide open house. Meet the makers, taste, shop, and explore. Enjoy live music, makers market, and ECHO cornhole tournament. June 27, 12-5 p.m. Free. (805) 786-4375. tincitypasorobles.com/pages/tinside-out.

Tin City, 450 Marquita Ave, Paso Robles.

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.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

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.

CARE CREW Calling all crafty, caring, pet-loving kids! Care Crew members will join us in filling Kongs for our canines, crafting pet toys, and creating art. Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m. $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/ youth-programs. Calling all crafty, caring, pet-loving kids! Care Crew members will have the opportunity to join us in filling Kongs, making pet toys, and creating

artwork. Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m. $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAT AND KITTEN ADOPTION EVENT

Come see our beautiful cats and kittens for adoption and bring home a forever pet! All cats and kittens are fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped. There is a $75 adoption fee. June 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $75. (805) 458-3978. felinenetwork.org. PetSmart, 1530 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST CONJURERS (SLO COUNTY MAGIC CLUB) Monthly meeting of magicians of all levels. Please call or email for more info. Meet like-minded folks with an interest in magic, from close-up to stage performances. Last Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. Free. (805) 440-0116. SLO Elks Lodge, 222 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST DIALYSIS ORGAN

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

CENTRAL COAST PRIDE 2026: PRIDE IN THE PLAZA Join the Gala Pride and Diversity Center for the annual Pride in the Plaza celebration with live music, vendors, and community! June 27 10 a.m.-5 p.m. instagram.com/ thegalacenter/. Mission Plaza, Downtown, San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST PRIDE 2026: TRANS PRIDE IN THE PARK Join the Gala Pride and Diversity Center for the annual Trans Pride in the Park celebration, with music, vendors, and community! June 28 , 1-6 p.m. https://www.instagram. com/p/DZfn0lNuukw/. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo.

EVENING IN THE GARDEN Visit the Garden of the Seven Sisters for a free Sunday evening open garden. June 28 , 6-7:30 p.m. and July 5 , 6-7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 781-5946. ucanr.edu. Garden of the Seven Sisters, 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo.

EXPERIENCIA BAMBOO: INTIMATE FINE DINING IN A BAMBOO FOREST ACCOMPANIED WITH LIVE MUSIC

Experiencia Bamboo is not simply dinner it is an intentionally curated culinary evening designed for those who seek something increasingly rare: meaningful connection, exceptional food, and the luxury of presence. June 27, 6-9 p.m. $162.52. my805tix.com. Private location, TBA, Location not to be published.

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.

Send event information to events@newtimesslo.com or submit online.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

GARDEN FOUNDER WALK AND TALK

Walk and talk with Eve Vigil in the Botanical Garden each month on the first Wednesday. Free garden tour with paid admission to the Garden. Free for members. No need to RSVP, just show up and enjoy. First Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free with $5 Garden Entry. (805) 541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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. June 26 , 10 a.m.-noon $40. (626) 476-7584. permacultureslocounty.com/. City Farm SLO, 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo.

HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT

GROUP A safe place to share feelings of depression with those who suffer and those who have recovered to a full, healthy outlook on life. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. (805) 528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

LUNCHTIME IN THE GARDEN UC

Master Gardeners of SLO County extend an invitation to the public to visit our demonstration garden. See what’s in bloom and learn something new. First Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Sept. 2 Free. (805) 781-5939. ucanr.edu. Garden of the Seven Sisters Demonstration Garden, 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo.

MELLOW YOGA FOR EVERYONE Stretch into yourself under the beautiful oaks and fresh air of this idyllic country setting. Suitable for all levels, these classes emphasize the gentler side of yoga and adapt to participants’ needs. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. $14 per class or $55 for 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.

NATURE RHYTHMS AT CROW’S END: MINDFUL DRUMMING & NATURE CONNECTION Nature Rhythms is a

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welcoming circle where we gather to slow down, drum, sing, and reconnect with ourselves, with nature, and with one another. Join us at Crow’s End Retreat Center, a quiet and serene rural setting nestled in Squire Canyon. July 1 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $13.63-$24.34. my805tix.com. Crows End Retreat, 6430 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo. NOT YOUR PARENTS PLANNED PARENTHOOD PRESENTED BY ARIANA

BARRERA This class will explore identity, language, and health in a course designed to inform and empower. Participants will learn inclusive, up-to-date terminology around gender identity, sexual orientation, and self-expression, building confidence in how they understand and describe themselves and others. June 25 1-3 p.m. $12. my805tix. com. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo.

PUNK ROCK DRAG SHOW Punk Rock Drag is a combination of live bands and performing drag artists. This is a benefit concert series that is currently fundraising for Colectivo Mariposa. Colectivo Mariposa is a local mutual aid group based in Santa Maria that serves roughly 200 families across the Central Coast by providing food, diapers, and miscellaneous small items to families who have had a family member kidnapped by ICE. June 26 7 p.m. $15. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Puppies (10 weeks to 5 months old) will learn appropriate play style with other pups, acceptable manners with people, tolerance for gentle restraints, confidence with the approach of friendly strangers, and more. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. $25. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/training/. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

ROD AND HAMMER’S SURF BLOCK PARTY 2026 Come to the Surf Block Party and enjoy local vendors, food, drinks, and live music! June 27 12-7 p.m. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843, slobrew.com.

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.

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

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.

CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250TH

ANNIVERSARY IN OCEANO Oceano Plaza as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday and the 50th Anniversary of Bicentennial Park. June 27 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. vaco805.org/events. Oceano Plaza at 17th and Beach Street, 1909 Front Street, Oceano, (916) 798-6809.

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

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.

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.

SOLSTICE CIRCLE: MINDFUL DRUMMING AND SONG The Solstice Circle is a homecoming to the self—a joyful invitation to ground your feet, open your heart, and find your unique pulse within the collective rhythm. Nestled within the high-vibration sanctuary of Mystic Nature—a hidden gem of crystals, rocks, and inspired artistry—we honor the longest day and joyful season through connection, creativity, and the primal language of the drum. This is a space to shed the noise of daily living and sink into the rhythms that reside in us all. June 26 6-8 p.m. $18.98-$31.84. my805tix.com. Mystic Nature, 330 W. Tefft, Unit E, Nipomo.

THE FOURTH AT ROBLAR

Roblar Winery and Vineyards in Santa Ynez is hosting a Fourth of July barbecue on Saturday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day in fashion, with a buffet from Chef Terri Buzzard and wine by renowned winemaker Max Marshak. The Gamble plays live from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. General admission is $85. Reserve a spot at roblarwinery.com.

WEEKLY WATER SAFETY LESSONS Facility advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to register over the phone. MondaysFridays $160-$190. (805) 481-6399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

A FUNDRAISER Join this family-friendly 5K FUNdraiser supporting Templeton Recreation! Run, walk, or stroll. Even bring your leashed dog. Enjoy post-race festivities and refreshments for all. June 27, 8 a.m. $20-$45. (805) 434-4909. templetonrecfoundation. org/. Barrelhouse Brewing Co. Brewery and Gardens, 3055 Limestone Way, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

And between sets, DJ AV Green will be here to keep you swaying.

THE SLO FLOWER COLLECTIVE WEEKLY FLOWER MARKET Enjoy an amazing weekly fresh flower market, open to the public. Enjoy the historic gardens with local blooms from nine local flower farmers. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Nov. 5 Free. sloflowercollective.com. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. SLO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SUMMER BOOK SALE Browse from over 7,500 books on sale for adults, teens, and children. SLO FOL members can shop first from 9 a.m. to noon, and then the sale opens to public. Come support the SLO Library! June 25 -27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. slofol.org. SLO Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-5991.

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.

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.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AVILA BEACH 4TH OF JULY DOGGIE PARADE

The Doggie Parade and Doggie Costume Contest is a $5 donation. All dogs must be registered to walk in the parade. July 4 11 a.m.-noon $7.20. my805tix.com. Avila Beach Promenade, 404 Front St., Avila Beach.

BEGINNER’S BONSAI WORKSHOP The workshop is for beginners to learn how to shape plants in the bonsai style with an easy-to-care-for plant that you’ll get to take home. June 27, 2-4 p.m. $85. (805) 270-4083. theplantedparlour.com. The Planted Parlour, 592 W Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

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 MOVIE NIGHT IN THE SECRET GARDEN: ZOOTOPIA From a fast-talking fox to a rule-breaking rookie, Zootopia proves the best partnerships come from the most unexpected places. Catch it in The Secret Garden this June. June 26 7-9 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302.

LA CONVERSACIÓN 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. La Conversación is a Spanish Conversation group. There’s no homework, no lessons, just conversation. All levels of speakers are welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. (805) 748-9123. Coffee Bean, 354 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach.

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 judgmentfree support is crucial. Share, listen, and be part of a community building up each other. First Wednesday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, 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

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS

MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Varies. (805) 8247383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

WINEMAKER’S DINNER FEAT. SAN SIMEON

WINES Join for an unforgettable evening at Cambria Pines Lodge as we welcome San Simeon Wines for a signature Winemaker’s Dinner in our Pavilion Garden. June 28, 5:30-8 p.m. $130. cambriapineslodge.com/winemakersdinner-series. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, (805) 927-4200.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

CAMP CASS: PIZZA MAKING CLASS Summer means it’s time for outdoor hangs and the chance to hone your pizza oven techniques. June 27, 6-8 p.m. $118. (805)239-1730. exploretock.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

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.

SUMMER SHRIMP BOIL Gather with friends and family on our scenic patio for a festive Summer Shrimp Boil under the evening sky at Parrish Family Vineyard! June 26 , 5:30 p.m. $40. (805) 286-4028. parrishfamilyvineyard. com. Parrish Family Vineyard, 3590 Adelaida 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.

TEMPLETON RECREATION 5K BEER RUN:

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

MONDAY MEET UP Come by your local neighborhood park and enjoy great food presented by 805 Food Trucks. Bring the whole family to a different park each Monday! June 29, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. slorecactivities. org. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo.

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

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY AVILA BEACH 4TH OF JULY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast prepared by members of the Board of Directors of the Avila Beach Civic Association and volunteers that consists of pancakes, bacon or sausage, strawberries, orange juice, and coffee. July 4 8:30-10 a.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach. TRIVIA NIGHT Join BrainStew Trivia for a hilariously witty evening of trivia in Pismo. Teams of 1 to 4 people. Prizes awarded to the first and second place teams. Kitchen is open until 7:30 p.m. for brain fuel. Beer, cider, wine, and non-alcoholic options available. First Thursday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free to play. (805) 295-6171. kulturhausbrewing.com. Kulturhaus Brewing Company, 779 Price St., Pismo Beach.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 4TH OF JULY BBQ AT ROBLAR WINERY Don’t miss the ultimate Independence Day celebration at Roblar Winery! Gather with friends and family as we mark our country’s 250th birthday in style! July 4 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $85. (805) 686-2603. Roblar Winery & Vineyards, 3010 Roblar Ave, Santa Ynez, roblarwinery.com/. ∆

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Pick your passion

Cal Poly Arts announced its 2026-27 season, and it’s a humdinger with a huge variety.

“We’ve created a season driven by bold imagination and artistic ambition designed to transport you, spark creativity, and bring our community together in meaningful and unforgettable ways,” Cal Poly Arts Director Molly Clark announced in this year’s brochure, available online at calpolyarts.org/seasonbrochure.

Currently tickets are available only to subscription holders, but individual tickets go on sale to the public on Monday, July 6. You can build a subscription today by selecting four or more shows and save 10 percent. Call (805) 756-4849, visit the on-campus ticket office open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or visit calpolyarts.org or pacslo.org.

This season, you can choose from Broadway hits like Beetle Juice, based on the 1988 film; Shucked about the cornobsessed community of Cob County; Six which reimagines

Henry VIII’s six wives as a modern girl group competing to tell their stories; and the Neil Diamond musical A Beautiful Noise

There’s also lots of music like Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’, dance like Bodytraffic, comedy like Reggie Watts, speakers like Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam, family shows like Lightwire Theater, and much more.

I Madonnari

Downtown SLO’s inaugural Paint the Plaza Chalk Festival will happen on Saturday, Sept. 19 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and the organization is calling on sponsors and artists to start signing up now. The event is an offshoot of the long-running I Madonnari festival, itself inspired by a tradition dating to 16th century Italy, where street painters would travel from town to town creating vivid pastel murals, often of the Madonna.

“Downtown SLO invites local artists, schools, families, and businesses to transform Mission Plaza into a vibrant and colorful artwork space for the community to enjoy,” they announced. “This inclusive community-centered chalk art festival will celebrate and showcase the vibrant arts community of the Central Coast. Once created, the artwork will remain in Mission Plaza through Sunday, Sept. 20. Sponsors can buy large squares (6 by 6 feet) for $500 or medium rectangles (4 by 5 feet) for $250. Sponsors can be paired with an artist who’ll handle all the painting or find their own artist. These squares will have printed labels with the sponsor’s name across the top.

Mini squares (3 by 3 feet) are available for $25 each and will be located on the Broad Street dogleg, between Monterey and Palm. Purchasers simply show up and create. Learn more at downtownslo.com/events/paintthe-plaza. Δ Glen Starkey

BY GLEN STARKEY

Navigating chronic illness

Ephraim Scott Sommers’ upcoming poetry collection explores living with diabetes

Atascadero native and current Winthrop University associate professor of creative writing Ephraim Scott Sommers begins his new poetry collection with an epigraph, a quote by French existential Albert Camus: “One must imagine Sisyphus happy.”

It’s an apt quote for poems exploring a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes, an incurable autoimmune disease requiring lifelong insulin therapy. Like Sisyphus, diabetics endure an endless exercise in managing their illness. One may find it difficult to imagine Sisyphus as anything but miserable.

Sommers—whose parents, aunts, and uncles still live in Atascadero—was frontman in the popular local band Siko, and published his first poetry collection, The Night We Set the Dead Kid on Fire, about his formative Atascadero years. It received the 2016 Patricia Bibby First Book Award. In Diabetic Gumdrops, he turns his creativity on his devastating June 2024 diagnosis, writing the collection in the first six months of discovering his illness.

“I think I needed a place to put all those difficult feelings, and I’ve been blessed to have studied poetry for so long, so I didn’t have to learn or

WORDSMITH A-Town native Ephraim Scott Sommers, now an award-winning poet and Winthrop University associate professor of creative writing, has written a new collection about his Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

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stumble through those things,” Sommers explained by phone. “I had the capacity to use that art as a way to address all that, the difficult experience, and try to make something of it and lean on gratitude as a way out of how difficult it was to get a diagnosis like that.”

For the rest of his life, Sommers will give himself insulin shots every day at meals and take longacting insulin at night “to stay regulated basically.” He also has some “heart issues” and “blood issues” as “a result of the autoimmune aspect of diabetes.”

Even though the collection is about diabetes, he hasn’t forgotten his roots. Local places and his A-Town upbringing always seem to turn up.

“Yeah, man, that city, that town,” he laughed. “I’m actually working on a memoir about that because it just affected me so deeply, all of the aspects of art making, of building a community, that community back in the day when I was there playing with Siko and there was all those great bands, Rain for Rent, Double Metro, Too Much or Too Little, Glider, Criticnue—all those bands— there was such a great original music scene.”

It was a time of artistic camaraderie that has stuck with him.

“All of us were hanging out together and trying to do the good work of making original art and cheering each other on and going to each other’s shows. I’ve taken that lesson with me everywhere. You need a community, to support and learn from other artists. All that stuff is deeply embedded within my psyche and my art making. I’ve tried to leave it behind. I always say, ‘This song that I write is going to be the goodbye song, the breakup song to Atascadero and SLO County,’ but it never happens. I always continue to think about it and ask questions about it, because I’m so grateful for that experience.”

Despite his busy teaching career, Sommers continues to do “the singer-songwriter thing,” playing about 170 shows a year around the Carolinas.

“I just put out a record last year called Pine Mountain Dirt, and I’m working on a new one now.”

Diabetic Gumdrops can be a very heart-wrenching read as Sommers describes the flood of feelings brought by his illness. With titles like “To Telling My Best Friend Two Weeks After Diagnosis Day,” “Ode to the First Night the Too-Low Happened,” “Ode to Spouses of Diabetics,” “Ode to the Phlebotomist at 2135 Holbrook Road,” and “Ode to How Difficult It Must Be for Doctors to Deliver Bad News,” Sommers explores multiple perspectives. The poems are also often funny and brimming with hope.

DIABETIC GUMDROPS Ephraim Scott Sommers’ 88-page collection explores the emotional rollercoaster of being diagnosed with a chronic disease.

any hope when I started writing, when I first got all this information, and there’s an overwhelming amount of information, and the stakes are so high. It’s a really weird position for someone like me to be in who’s an academic and loves to read and loves exercising that intellectual part of my brain. “Now here’s something that deeply affects me that I’m absolutely ignorant about. That’s a scary situation, so I’m hammering doctors, yelling at pharmacists, confronting all the medical capitalist things that are happening. You’ve got to fight for your own health, talk to insurance people, make all these calls, get your prescriptions. All that messy, jumbled-up ridiculousness of having a chronic illness in America in 2026. I want people to leave the book understanding a little bit more about what’s that like.”

Writing the collection also renewed his love of poetry.

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Ode on Returning to a California Beach After Twelve Years you can say fuck you to all the old poets and critics and editors and teachers and deans and magazines and presses and forget anything they’ve taught you about what poetry’s tongue is supposed to taste like fuck Baraka (he’d laugh at this) a poem is not a hike fuck Robert Lowell fuck poems about student loans fuck all the poached poetry quotes on Instagram and fuck being a poetry professor especially too you should get yourself soaking and salty today instead you should stop here in your silver running shoes for however long it takes and stare in awe and hallelujah at how the whole Pacific Ocean and the whole North American continent come to an end right here how they meet on this tiny and particular spot on Hearst State Beach for these sloppy smooches

“I think joy and gratitude are a more entertaining way into poetry,” he said. “I didn’t have

“Something I discovered that I never would have thought is that I needed poetry more deeply than I thought. I’d been bummed on it because whenever you get deeper into any kind of art making, maybe you start to lose faith in it a bit or get upset with the state of poetry with a capital P in the academy. I think this helped me rediscover my love for making and writing poems and reading them as well.” His poems are very accessible, entertaining, and compelling. Reading them is like riding on Sommers’ shoulder as he endures his struggle with empathy, wisdom, and heart.

“When I’m writing a poem, I don’t want to outsmart anyone. I’m not here to educate anyone. I just want to entertain. I want you to find the easiest way into it. It’s not a puzzle,” he said. “I want to connect with you, connect my experience with yours, and if you can find something in there that you connect with, I’m so appreciative and grateful that someone would take the time to look at it and read and hope to understand.” ∆

Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@ newtimesslo.com.

Maximum stressors

Created by David Rosen (Us & Them, Citadel), this series follows divorced mom and fastidious magazine fact checker Paula Saunders (Tatiana Maslany) as she becomes involved in murder and blackmail connected to webcam boy Trevor (Brandon Flynn). (10 33-to-40-min. episodes)

Glen This series doesn’t conclude until July 15, so we’re only a bit more than halfway through, but if you’re not on board with it yet, I highly recommend it. It’s a super engaging black comedy, and Tatiana Maslany as Paula Saunders is terrific. She’s a divorced mom to Hazel (Nola Wallace), and her ex-husband, Karl (Jake Johnson), is threatening to sue for full custody. Karl and his new wife, Mallory (Jessy Hodges), are also contemplating a move to the other side of the country. Meanwhile at work, Paula’s boss, Suzie Tell (Tara Summers), is trying to get her to cut corners in her fact checking, and her co-workers—Rudy (Charlie Hall) and Geri (Kiarra Hamagami Goldberg)—are less than supportive but very funny. And to top it off, Trevor, the webcam boy Paula has been interacting with online, is blackmailing her and giving Karl the information he needs to cut her out of Hazel’s life. The first episode is a doozy, and if you’re not immediately hooked, I’ll be surprised.

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What’s it rated? TV-MA

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

Where’s it showing? Apple TV

Anna I hadn’t really heard anything about this series until it was already rolling, but boy, has it delivered. I’m getting Pluribus vibes without the body snatching. It’s slick and the main character in it, Paula, like Carol from Pluribus, is messy but smart— while also lacking some compulsion control. Sometimes we shouldn’t walk into potential crime scenes that we are rogue investigating. That doesn’t always go well, girl. But she’s determined to keep her daughter in her life,

and not in a secondary role. Jake Johnson has a podcast I listen to called We’re Here to Help alongside comedian Gareth Reynolds (definitely recommend for my comedy podcast peeps), and they have been having the actors in this show on as guests recently—and I can tell you, it sounds like this cast had a blast making the series, and you can see it on-screen. Known as a nice guy but willing grump on TV, Johnson plays Paula’s ex, and man, he’s not a fun one to have. He’s found the end of his rope with her and he’s moved on, and not in a nice way. This is a good series, folks—don’t sleep on it. We want a season 2 if there’s meant to be one!

Glen My favorite supporting character is Detective Sofia Gonzales (Dolly De Leon), the wry, wise, methodical investigator looking into Paula’s role in a murder. She’s deadpan funny, and Gonzales is an excellent foil to her younger reactionary partner, Detective Baxter (Jon Michael Hill). There are police procedural aspects to the show

and family drama aspects, but the fun is watching Paula get herself into hot water. The series also has a role for Murray Bartlett as Frank Budkin, Trevor’s older boyfriend. You may recall him as the hotel manager Armond from The White Lotus. Great cast! Anna Definitely a great cast! It’s funny, but there’s also murder, mystery, and a quick pace that makes every episode fly by. Frank turns out to be quite the … character, and who Trevor really was behind the webcamboy persona gets twistier. The messy mystery and Paula’s involvement and curiosity soon put her in the eyes of Trevor’s killer, even though Detective Baxter is sure they should be looking at her. While I would love to binge this show, I’m glad to know that I’ll still be getting new episodes for the weeks to come. I can’t wait to see what our girl Paula gets herself into (and out of) next! ∆

Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

THE FOUR SEASONS

What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2025-present

Where’s it showing? Netflix

The gang is back for season 2, and some high tensions and satisfactory resolutions are headed your way. If you haven’t watched season 1, first of all, get it together. Tough love? Maybe, but have you seen this cast list? Go watch it before you cannonball into season 2. The gang is one fewer after the passing of Nick (Steve Carell), but since his younger girlfriend, Ginny (Erika Henningsen), is pregnant, they’ll be seven again soon. Kate (Tina Fey) is furious with Danny (Colman Domingo) for moving to Italy with his husband, Claude (Marco

Calvani), and Ginny is furious with Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver) for what she sees as her late love’s ex hoarding control over his estate out of spite. It’s not a great time for the old gang to see each other, but conflict be damned, tradition overrides. Plus, they need to scatter Nick’s ashes, even if they aren’t happy with each other. As with the first season, the second’s episodes cluster into seasons, places, and life stages over the course of a year. Four different locations, hardships and triumphs, mourning and celebration. The cast is funny, and the tender moments still feel authentic. (16 27-to-35-min. episodes).

—Anna

BODY DOUBLE

What’s it rated? R When? 1984

Where’s it showing? The Palm Theatre of San Luis Obispo, Friday, June 26, at 7:15 p.m.

Brian De Palma directs this 1984 neo-noir erotic thriller about struggling actor Jake Scully (Craig Wasson), who becomes ensnared in a murder plot. With themes like obsession, voyeurism, illusion, and panic attacks, the film is an homage to Alfred Hitchcock’s 1950s films Rear Window, Vertigo and Dial M for Murder

It stars Melanie Griffith as porn actress Holly Body, who Jake falls for; Gregg Henry as Sam Bouchard, a fellow actor who meets Jake in an acting class; and Deborah Shelton as Gloria Revelle, a beautiful neighbor who Jake

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watches through a telescope from the posh home he’s housesitting. Upon its release, it was a commercial failure and got mixed reviews, but over time, the film has become a cult classic; its aesthetic indulgences are an apt reflection of ’80s excess. It’s also got a thumping new wave soundtrack, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood performs their hit “Relax.” It was included in a college class I took examining the films of Hitchcock and De Palma, and it’s reached into popular culture. Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel, American Psycho, about serial killer, references the film as the killer’s favorite because of a ghastly but iconic murder-bypower-drill scene. (114 min.) ∆ —Glen

Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

All that jazz

San Lyon comes to the Pismo Vets Hall

The Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club has a terrific headliner for its upcoming concert this Sunday, June 28, at the Pismo Vets Hall: the LA-based swing jazz quartet San Lyon (jam session at 11, concert from 12:30 to 4 p.m.; all ages; $15 at my805tix.com).

“San Lyon is a Los Angeles-based swing jazz quartet,” Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club publicist Rhonda Cardinal explained. “Their music is a mix of early 20th century Parisian Gypsy swing and American jazz standards as well as original vintage inspired songs.”

If you visit their YouTube channel, you’ll find sparkling renditions of songs like “Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone” (1930), “All of Me” (1931), “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter” (1935), “I Wish You Love” (1942), and “J’attendrai” (1936).

All four members are incredible musicians. Lead vocalist Paige Herschell also plays melodica, kazoo, and snare drum. Hailing from San Antonio, she’s an accomplished actor with 30 film and TV credits.

Katie Cavera is a multi-instrumentalist adept at bass, banjo, and guitar. She’s also got an amazing voice, and she’s a short-film maker from Indiana with a dozen films. Jenna Colombet is from Lyon, France, on

standup bass, violin, and snare drum. She also plays electric bass in the rock band Thou Shall Doubt. All three of these ladies sing amazing vocal harmonies together.

Dani Vargas from Santiago, Chile, rounds out the band on guitar and vocals. He’s a great fingerpicking player.

Formed in 2019, the quartet has recorded five albums, including a Christmas record. Their newest, San Lyon and Friends, is a collection of 12 originals. Everything they do is so good!

The True Stories, a SLO County traditional jazz band, will open the show. Led by trumpet player Andrew Chermak, expect an eclectic mix of red-hot jazz, ballads and Latin influences inspired by their vocalist and guitarist Maria Luzuriaga. Other members include Mitch Latting (washboard), Ron Phillips (trombone), Charlotte Belyea (sax), Terry Handy (double bass), Andre Copher (percussion), and Zachary Zeman (tuba).

Gotta love a tuba.

Reggae-palooza at the beach

Good Vibez and Otter Productions Inc. present a stack of reggae artists at Avila Beach Golf Resort on Sunday, June 28 (doors at 4 p.m., show at 5; all ages; $71.41 general at tixr.com or $203.10 beach balcony), including headliner Iration, who’s touring in support of their new album, Where It All Began

“It’s a nod to the records we grew up listening to, the islands that shaped us, and

Live Music

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE

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

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

leftcoastartstudio.com/. Left Coast Art Studio, 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos. MORRO BAY WHITE CAPS COMMUNITY BAND PERFORMANCE The Morro Bay White Caps perform a blockbuster patriotic montage celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Enjoy big sound, big spirit, and a big celebration. June 27 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (805) 459-9543. morrobaywhitecaps.com. Embarcadero Morro Bay, The corner of Embarcadero and Front Street, Morro Bay.

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.

NORTH SLO COUNTY DARK STAR HAPPY HOUR, OPEN MIC AND

the feeling that made us want to make music together; 2026 is the year we’re bringing it back,” the band announced. “Were hitting the road with our longtime friends Tribal Seeds for our Where It All Began summer tour. New set list. New music. New energy. This one’s for the fans! Let’s take it back to where it all began.”

Formed in Isla Vista more than two decades ago, the alt-reggae and pop act boasts members with deep-rooted island influences and a Hawaii upbringing. The band’s amassed more than 1 billion streams, topped Billboard charts, and has become a beloved reggae-rock band.

Also appearing are Tribal Seeds, Artikal Sound System, and Tunnel Vision

Country rocker

Good Medicine and Numbskull only have one local show lined up this week. They’re bringing Stephen Styles to Club Car Bar on Saturday, June 27 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $16.17 at goodmedicinepresents.com). The Plow House recording artist is touring in support pf his new EP, Burn

The son of Wayne Moore, bassist for the famed ’60s group Nashville West, Styles wanted his latest batch of songs to reflect on his life—stories, places, people that come from his upbringing, so he recorded it in a hometown studio in Santa Ynez. If you like country and Southern rock, don’t miss it.

Locals, a freebie, and female Led Zep

The Siren’s swinging for the fences this week with some great shows starting with a twofer with two award-winning local acts, Vince Cimo’s Hot Fire and Carbon City

& THE COW TIPPERS LIVE IN PASO!

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. FIRST THURSDAYS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Hear Neighborhood Katz live, and enjoy food by Bury Me in Pizza. Wines will be available by the glass or bottle. July 2 4-7 p.m. Free. (805) 226-2034. jdusiwines. com. J Dusi Wines, 1401 Hwy. 46 West, Paso Robles.

FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

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.

KARAOKE NIGHT Food and drink available for purchase. Last Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

LIVE MUSIC WITH TALIE COPEN We’ll be welcoming Talie Copen, a singer songwriter soloist in country and folk americana, as well as cover bands of ’80s dance rock and more. July 5 3-6 p.m. $25. (805) 237-1245. mcpricemyers.com/ events. McPrice Myers Wine Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles.

MAD TOWN WITH MEMBERS OF LULU

Mad Town are an amazing duo featuring Donna Lu and Manny English backed by a full band that bring you a great variety of contemporary hits and country favorites! Members of LULU & The Cow Tippers will be joining the show, so you know it will be a riot! June 26 , 7-10 p.m. $7.20. my805tix. com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles.

MOTLEY TWO LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE IN PASO ROBLES Help us celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with a tribute to one of America’s most legendary rock bands! Motley 2 is a wild and crazy bunch of guys who mix humor and amazing musicianship skills to bring you a truly entertaining show. Reviewed as one of the top tributes to Motley Crue for great reason! July 3 7:30 p.m. $17.91. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles.

PRE-GAME THE CONCERTS IN THE PARK; CALI COAST DUO The best nights in Paso Robles start with great vibes and better wine. Before you head to Concerts in the Park, come hang with us. June 25 3:30-5:30 p.m. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles. ROCK LORD DEBUT SHOW AT THE POUR HOUSE! Some of the best musicians on the central coast have come together to bring you a rock and roll experience like no other- we are proud to introduce to you, Rock Lord! The band makes their debut this June at the Pour House in Paso! June 27, 7 p.m. $10.41. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles. SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, LIVE MUSIC continued page 24

Lights on Friday, June 26 (7:30 p.m.; 21-andolder; $11.62 presale at tixr.com or $15 at the door). Vince Cimo and his cadre of super talented musicians blend modern funk with elements of electronic music. Carbon City Lights is a ripping indie alt-rock band led by talented singer-songwriter Michael Venia.

“It’ll be a night of big sound as we’re a six-piece indie rock band featuring cello and keys, and Vince Cimo’s Hot Fire is a nine-piece high-energy funk band featuring a horn section,” Venia said.

Hailing from Cambria, Moonstone Band plays a free matinee show on Saturday, June 27 (2 to 5 p.m.; 21-and-older). The group of seasoned musicians plays classic rock covers and some originals.

“We stay true to the original songs that made them popular, and we create a sound that resonates with people at our shows because of the emotional connections they have with the songs,” the band announced.

Also on Saturday, June 27, in the evening, Ultra, an ’80s and ’90s cover band, will play a dance party (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $8.45 presale at tixr.com or $10 at the door). Expect to hear songs by INXS, The Police, Oasis, The Cure, Stone Temple Pilots, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, Tears for Fears, Modern English, REM, Smash Mouth, Coldplay, The Clash, Nirvana, U2, Foo Fighters, Jesus Jones, and more.

An evening with Zepparella, an allfemale Led Zeppelin tribute band, returns on Thursday, July 2 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $29.59 resale at tixr.com). These four incredible performers pay respectful homage to one of the greatest rock bands in history.

“How to honor the legacy of a band deemed sacred?” their bio asks. “To tread on holy ground is perilous and must be done

and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir.com/. Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

STEVIE NICKS ILLUSION For the first time at Rockyard the premier Fleetwood Mac Tribute Stevie Nicks Illusion will take the stage and you won’t want to miss it! June 27 7:30-9:30 p.m. $17.91. my805tix.com. Blast and Brew, 7935 San Luis Ave., Atascadero.

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with the intent and spirit of a disciple—pay attention to the intricacies of the magic, explore the far ends of the innovation, strive for ever-growing ability, and let the purity of the love for the music drive it all.”

Psyche jam and lighting

your fire

SLO Brew Live at Rod & Hammer Rock kicks off the weekend with The Great North Special on Friday, June 26 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $27.21 at ticketweb.com). The SoCal jam band fuses country-blues, psychrock, and funk-soul. The guitar, organ, and keyboard driven group delivers harmony vocals and a feel-good vibe.

The Ultimate Doors: Tribute to The Doors is up on Saturday, June 27 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $29.27 at ticketweb.com). Hear favs like “Riders on the Storm,” “People are Strange,” “Backdoor Man,” “L.A. Woman,” and more. They play period-correct instruments amplified through vintage gear to re-create The Doors’ unmistakable tones.

Music al fresco

Sound out!

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

The second Concerts in the Plaza show opens with neo-soul singer Colleen Rhatigan at 5 p.m. followed by SoCal-inspired pop rock headliner Manuel the Band from 6 to 8 p.m. in the SLO

Mission Plaza on Friday, June 26. As always, it’s free, family-friendly fun with refreshments available for purchase.

Rhatigan’s lyrics often reflect on struggles with mental health and painful relationships. She’s currently finishing up recording her first single, “Lotus.”

Manuel the Band hails from Long Beach and makes indie pop sounds with horns, pedal steel, and guitars.

Ready to Climb Ev’ry Mountain?

If you love The Sound of Music and you like to sing, Nederlander Concerts has the perfect event for you when Vina Robles Amphitheatre hosts Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music SingA-Long on Saturday, June 27 (doors at 6:30, the film starts at 8 p.m.; all ages; $24 to $106 at ticketmaster.com).

“Grab your lederhosen, practice your best Maria von Trapp impression, and get ready to enjoy Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long, featuring a screening of the newly restored 4K version of the smash-hit 1965 movie musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with onscreen lyrics,” Nederlander announced. So many great songs! “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd,” and “The Sound of Music”—the film won five Academy Awards in 1966, including Best Picture. ∆

Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

ROCKIN’ THE RANCH: ELECTRIC LAVENDER TRAIN June 28 6 p.m. $7.20. my805tix.com. Filipponi Ranch, 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo.

ROCKIN’ THE RANCH: JANE’S GANG July 5 1-4 p.m. $7.20. my805tix.com. Filipponi Ranch, 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY 4TH OF JULY WITH FREE LIVE MUSIC AT THE SECRET GARDEN Dance it out to live music from the Quadratones band while celebrating the 4th of July at Sycamore.

FIRST FRIDAY AT LIBERTINE SLO First Fridays are magical nights filled with the vibrant energy of our all-horn band. Join the festivities at Libertine Brewing in Downtown SLO and immerse yourself in the unique fusion of your favorite rock and pop songs. It’s a musical journey that promises to be unforgettable, so make sure to wear sensible shoes for the dance-worthy beats. July 3 7-10 p.m. $25.41. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

July 4 , 3-6 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302.

AMERICA TURNS 250! PATRIOTIC POPS AND VETERAN’S TRIBUTE Opera San Luis Obispo Presents: America Turns 250!, a Patriotic Pops and Veteran’s Tribute June 28 3-4:45 p.m. $40-$50. (805) 4899444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

ARROYO GRANDE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Check out the lineup for the City of Arroyo Grande’s Summer Concert Series! There will be free concerts every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m., and a double show on July 4. July 4 , 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 473-5472. arroyogrande.org/rec. Heritage Square Park, 201 Nelson St., Arroyo Grande.

BSR PRESENTS: SAN LYON AND TRUE STORIES Parisian Gypsy Swing meets Central Coast Jazz Heritage. June 28 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Pismo Beach Veteran’s Memorial Building, 780 Bello Street, San Luis Obispo.

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

LIVE ON THE ROCKS FEATURING THE TOMMY MOON BAND Live on the Rocks is a beloved free oceanfront concert at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa! Dance to a fabulous live band, and enjoy fantastic food. July 4 , 1-5 p.m. Free. (805) 773-5000. cliffshotelandspa.com. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach.

THE LOUNGE AT BESO An upscale afterhours nightclub experience. With limited capacity and a dress code. For ages 21 and over. Fridays, 10 p.m. my805tix.com. Beso Cocina, 1050 Willow Road, Nipomo. NIPOMO CONCERTS IN THE PARK

Celebrate summer at Nipomo’s free Concerts in the Park series, with live bands, local food, dancing, and unforgettable evenings with friends, family, and neighbors every week. Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through Aug. 26 Free. (805) 929-5437. nipomorecreation.com/. Nipomo Regional Park, 255 Pomeroy Road, Nipomo.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

250TH ANNIVERSARY 4TH OF JULY

CELEBRATION AT THE STOCKYARD WITH THE MIGHTY CASH CATS Join the Stockyard and the Mighty Cash Cats:

Johnny Cash. This incredible band is back after 4 years to help make this celebration of America’s 250th anniversary the best 4th of July bash around! July 4 noon Free. my805tix.com. The Stockyard, 241 S Broadway St, Orcutt. CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES Enjoy Concerts in the Park 2026, with live music, summer nights, and community fun. June 27 6-8 p.m. and July 4 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 925-0951. anc.apm. activecommunities.com/santamaria/ activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_ select_param=2&activity_category_ ids=35&viewMode=list. Pioneer Park, 1150 W. Foster Rd., Orcutt. DEL CUMBIA AL PERREO BRUNCH June 28 11 a.m.-3 p.m. my805tix.com. The Stockyard, 241 S Broadway St, Orcutt. ∆

Coffee alchemy

Tribe Coffeehouse in Arroyo Grande serves seasonal lattes, floral drinks, and a creative coffee menu

Espresso, strawberry rose, coconut, mint and guava with steamed milk, topped with strawberry dust—sounds like a potion brewing in a witch’s kitchen. But in reality, it’s a cup of coffee in Arroyo Grande. At Tribe Coffeehouse, magic is on the menu.

Here, espresso mingles with rose petals and lavender. Matcha arrives infused with seasonal fruits and florals. Tarot cards inspire drink specials. Zodiac seasons are marked not by horoscopes alone, but by limited-edition lattes and teas that disappear with the stars. The shelves are stocked with oracle decks, books on herbalism, and tiny treasures sourced from women-owned makers across the country.

Walk through the front door and you’ll quickly realize Tribe isn’t trying to be the trendiest coffee shop on the Central Coast. It’s trying to be something rarer: a place with a soul.

“I wanted something unique to this area that didn’t exist here before,” owner Amy Lemus told New Times.

The café opened in 2019, born from Lemus’ love of coffee and her desire to create a gathering space that felt warm, inviting, and deeply personal.

Raised in Nipomo, Lemus is the oldest of four sisters and a self-described creative at heart. She graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a studio art degree and spent more than 11 years working for Anthropologie as a visual manager and artist. She also worked in restaurants for decades and spent several years designing wedding flowers.

In many ways, Tribe feels like all of those experiences folded into one colorful, caffeinefueled package.

That same artistic instinct shapes the drink menu, where flavors are layered together less like recipes and more like color palettes.

This summer’s collection draws inspiration from the ocean.

In the Moonshell, Earl Grey tea is infused with brown sugar, mango, and lavender. The Junonia combines mocha, toasted marshmallow, and coconut before arriving topped with a chocolate-dipped marshmallow coated in graham cracker crumbs. The Ammonite swirls together espresso, desert pear, coconut, lavender, and steamed milk into a drink that somehow manages to taste both beachy and botanical.

Each season brings a completely new theme.

One year it might be flowers. Another might be tarot cards. This summer, it’s seashells. The goal isn’t simply to create another seasonal latte—it’s to build an entire world around a collection of flavors.

“We kind of go with a theme for each season,” Lemus said. “Our customers really like it. They have fun with it.”

Lemus develops the menus alongside manager Meggan Clark, whom she calls her “right-hand woman.”

Together, the pair dream up combinations that often sound slightly unhinged on paper but somehow work beautifully in a cup.

Share tasty tips! Send tidbits on everything food and drink to bites@newtimesslo.com.

“I love curating and merchandising products too,” Lemus said. “I really take the time to hand-select special items to sell here. And I just choose things that I like and that I want to buy.”

“We have a lot of fun just kind of coming up with different combinations, you know, trying different things out and just kind of seeing what works,” she said. “Sometimes we’ll kind of reinvent the wheel or sometimes we might bring something that [was] really successful the year past and kind of bring that back or alter it and fine tune it.”

Brewed magic

Visit Tribe at 1355 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande and follow the magic on Instagram @tribecoffeehouse. Visit the next makers market on July 18, or stop by for a tarot reading every Saturday by Decked Tarot.

That willingness to experiment has earned Tribe a devoted following.

The Honey Rose Latte remains one of the café’s best sellers, combining floral sweetness with rich espresso. The Pistachio Rose Latte has become something of a local legend. The Lavender Honey Latte offers a softer, more herbal profile.

And then there are the zodiac drinks.

Every astrological season gets its own beverage and tea, available for roughly 30 days before vanishing until next year. Customers can even purchase matching zodiac stickers designed in-house by Clark.

The current Cancer latte features blackberry, frosted mint, coconut, espresso, and milk. Its companion tea combines silver needle white tea, green tea, ginger, and turkey tail mushroom.

Despite the whimsy, the café takes coffee seriously.

Lemus partnered with Shawn Clark of Cacti Coffee Roasters from the beginning, sourcing high-quality beans and focusing on consistency behind the bar.

“It’s all about the details for us,” Lemus said. “Each shot is weighed and timed to ensure consistency with every drink.”

The nitro cold brew is brewed and kegged in-house before being infused with nitrogen and poured from the tap. The result is silky, creamy, and powerful enough to convert even the most devoted energy drink enthusiast.

Tea drinkers fare equally well. Tribe’s ceremonial-grade matcha arrives in small batches from Japan and serves as the foundation for many of the café’s seasonal creations.

Then there are the pastries.

Every morning, fresh baked goods arrive from SLO Baked bakery in San Luis Obispo. Depending on the season, customers might find strawberry crunch muffins, ube scones, almond croissants, morning buns, brownies, or savory croissants stuffed with spinach and feta.

Of course, the food and drinks are only part of the story.

The café itself feels like stepping into a particularly charming aunt’s living room if that aunt happened to collect tarot decks, read astrology charts, and make excellent coffee.

Turquoise floors brighten the space. Plants spill from corners. Books about herbal remedies, manifestation, and intentional living fill shelves. Weekly tarot readings draw curious visitors, while monthly makers markets bring local artisans, jewelers, and creators to the front patio.

Lemus describes herself as spiritual rather than religious, and that influence gently weaves through the shop without overwhelming it.

“I just wanted a place that created serenity and calmness and connection to other people,” she said.

The result is a coffeehouse where college students work alongside retirees, where first dates unfold over lavender lattes, and where regulars greet one another like old friends.

“It’s kind of a melting pot of everyone,” Lemus said. “That’s what I wanted to create.”

The name Tribe reflects that vision. For Lemus, coffee has always been about more than caffeine. It’s about ritual. It’s about community. It’s about carving out a small moment of joy in an increasingly chaotic world. ∆

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1167 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as ASTRALITH, 1674 Granache Way, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. David Tyra (1674 Granache Way, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual / David Tyra. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-28-2026. 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. 05-28-2031. June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-0899 (N/A)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as GOLDEN WAVE PSYCHIATRY, 956 Walnut St., Ste 200E, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Kilthau M.D. Medical Corporation (302 Washington Street, #150-5243, San Diego, CA 92103). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Matthew Kilthau M.D. Medical Corporation, Matthew Kilthau, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-27-2026. 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. 04-27-2031. June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-0922 (07/04/2014)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as ILLUMINATE SPA & BOUTIQUE, 257 South Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Illuminate Spa & Boutique, LLC (2907 Santa Barbara Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Illuminate Spa & Boutique, LLC, Naomi Camille Wilkinson, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-29-2026. 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. 04-29-2031. June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1063 (05/24/2021)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as CASITA BY THE SEA, 2001 Doris Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Michele King (2001 Doris Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual / Michele King. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-15-2026. 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. 05-15-2031. May 28, June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1066

(05/01/2026)

New Filing

The following person is doing business as ATELIER BAER, 1324 Vendels Circle Ste 111, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Atelier Baer, LLC (PO Box 2696, Paso Robles, CA 93447). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Atelier Baer, LLC, Alexander Baer, Member. This

TS No: CA08001286-24-1

APN: 090-382-026

TO No: 240620752-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

(The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 5, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM, in the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 12, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006087500, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by PADITH PHETNOI AND MANIVANH PHETNOI, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), in favor of WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNEES as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 150 EAST BRANCH STREET, NIPOMO, CA 93444 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $236,506.47 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens 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.

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 visit the Internet Website address www.nationwideposting.com or call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800128624-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA0800128624-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https:// www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/ anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estatetransfers Date: June 10, 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001286-24-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0167

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 26CV-

Notice to Property

Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed

NEW LISTING: 3886 Crestmont, Santa Maria, Beautifully updated home has so much to offer including newer stucco and interior the front door to the inviting living room with a stone fireplace and large windows, allowing in all the natural light, immediately you feel warmth and coziness. Features mostly hard surface flooring including real hardwood and tile. There are 3 bedrooms and a hall bathroom that is tastefully updated with tile shower/tub and an amazing vanity. The main bedroom has a stunning bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower and double sink vanity. The kitchen has granite counter tops, and stainless steel cook top and sink. As if that wasn’t enough–the family room allows for emphasis on entertaining guests, offering a wet bar, wood burning stove, and a bathroom with a shower. Exiting through slider to the sizable backyard, you will be impressed– from the concrete patio to the fruit trees and raised garden beds, the opportunities are endless. Also walking distance to schools! (388CR) $687,990

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 December 12thth, 2024, on or after 9:15 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures. com.

Felicia Wyrick (10X10)

Johnny Odom (8X8)

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 June 10th , 2026

Auction by StorageTreasures.com

Phone (855)722-8853

Auctioneer License: 3112562

SuperStorage (805) 474-4445

Ad to run June 18th , and June 25th , 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 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 July 7th, 2026 on or after 10:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com.

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Aaron Steed filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Brody Evan Steed to PROPOSED NAME: Brody Wesley Steed 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 2, 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. 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: June 17, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2026

To all interested persons: Peti tioner: Vanessa Christine Igel, AKA Vanessa Igel, AKA Vanessa C. Igel, AKA Vanessa Christine Strickland, AKA Vanessa Strickland, AKA Vanessa C. Strickland filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Vanessa Christine Igel, AKA Vanessa Igel, AKA Vanessa C. Igel, AKA Vanessa Christine Strickland, AKA Vanessa Strickland, AKA Vanessa C. Strickland to PROPOSED

Listing Agent - Regina Cosma, Lic. 01703042, 805-310-8180

NAME: Vanessa Audrey Bebout

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:

NEW LISTING: 3886 Crestmont, Santa Maria, Beautifully updated home has so much to offer including the front door to the inviting living room with a stone the natural light, immediately you feel warmth and coziness. including real hardwood and tile. There are 3 bedrooms with tile shower/tub and an amazing vanity. The main spacious walk-in shower and double sink vanity. The steel cook top and sink. As if that wasn’t enough–the guests, offering a wet bar, wood burning stove, and a to the sizable backyard, you will be impressed– from garden beds, the opportunities are endless. Also walking Listing Agent - Regina Cosma, Lic. 01703042, 805-310-8180

HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Pro Wanted

The Sun, Santa Maria’s premier community newspaper is expanding its sales department. The Sun is owned by the New Times Media Group which includes its sister paper New Times in SLO. The Sun is a proud, active member of the Santa Maria community contributing comprehensive local news, and entertainment coverage for northern Santa Barbara County. We are seeking energetic and self-motivated individuals looking for a career in advertising sales. As part of The Sun team, you can build a career in an exciting industry, enjoy a small office atmosphere, a wonderful work environment and be a part of a company that makes a difference in our community. These are full time positions. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable automobile. Sales experience preferred. Competitive compensation base on your sales experience and health benefits included. Please send cover letter and resume to crucker@newtimesslo.com

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0256

Date: August 5, 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. 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

922-0660 5400 Telephone Road,

Gardening is looking for more work!

Call Julio (805)369-4308

HELP WANTED

949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0490362 To: NEW TIMES 06/25/2026, 07/02/2026, 07/09/2026

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 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”, at 1380 Santa Ynez, Los Osos, Ca. 93402. will sell by competitive bidding ending on or after July 7, 2026 on or after 10:00 A.M., property in storage units. Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com.

Jeff Speer (10 x 10)

Purchases must be paid for at time of sale in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser reserves the right to bid.

Dated June 18, 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 June 25, 2026 and July 2, 2026.

Mary Ehensstanvage (20x8)

Rodney Sullender (10X8)

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 9th, 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#

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Mackenzie Ann Kitson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Mackenzie Ann Kitson to PROPOSED NAME: Mackenzie Ann Kashima 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.

Date: June 8, 2026

/s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, & 16, 2026

Public Notice

Lien Sale Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Contents of Unit 101Daryn Dyar, and Unit 629 Amber Thompson. Cash only, by sealed bid. Beach Area Storage, 464 Leoni Drive, Grover Beach.

Advertising Sales Pro Wanted

June 18 & 25, 2026

The Sun, Santa Maria’s premier community newspaper is expanding its sales department. The Sun is owned by the New Times Media Group which includes its sister paper New Times in SLO. The Sun is a proud, active member of the Santa Maria community contributing comprehensive local news, and entertainment coverage for northern Santa Barbara County. We are seeking energetic and self-motivated individuals looking for a career in advertising sales. As part of The Sun team, you can build a career in an exciting industry, enjoy a small office atmosphere, a wonderful work environment and be a part of a company that makes a difference in our community. These are full time positions. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable automobile. Sales experience preferred. Competitive compensation base on your sales experience and health benefits included. Please send cover letter and resume to crucker@newtimesslo.com

SuperStorage (805) 481-1010

Ad to run June 18th, 25th, & July 2nd, 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 7/6/26 at 10:00 AM. Retina A Haynes; Eric L Farrior. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

Seasoned Red Oak Firewood

Some deliveries available. Call for price. (805)610-6294

WANTED TO BUY

CASH FOR ANTIQUE GUNS

Pre-1898 models. Old west, stone indian bowls. Private collector. (805)610-0903 or higga1956@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

JOBS WANTED

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 6, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2, 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: June 4, 2026 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, & July 2, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0330

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To all interested persons: Petitioner: Eryka Coleen Santoyo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Eryka Coleen Santoyo to PROPOSED NAME: Eryka Coleen Breamer

June 18 & 25, 2026

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTI -

TIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2026-1204

OLD FILE NO. 2025-0530

ILLUMYR, 8843 Arcade Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 03/05/2025. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Adaptive Innovations Inc. (8843 Arcade Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business was conducted by A Corporation /s/ Adaptive Innovations Inc., Graysen Rowland, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06/03/2026. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By M. Katz, Deputy Clerk. June 11, 18, 25, & July 2, 2026

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: July 22, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 4, 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: June 2, 2026

/s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, & July 2, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND REPORT:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution of Intention, tentatively approved a Preliminary Engineer’s Annual Levy Report from the Assessment Engineer, and authorized a time and place for the public hearing to place an annual assessment for FY 2026-27 upon the parcels within the Tract 1747 Streetlight Assessment District. The Board has scheduled a public hearing to receive testimony either in support or opposition to the proposed assessment. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo.

All hearing items are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

The Assessment Engineer’s Annual Levy Report, consisting of the maps, descriptions, an estimate of the cost of yearly maintenance, and the proposed assessments, has been prepared and preliminarily approved. For all particulars as to these proceedings and any individual assessment, reference is made to the Assessment Engineer’s Annual Levy Report as tentatively approved by the Board of Supervisors and on file in the office of the County Clerk of the Board and is available for public review.

Date: June 18, 2026

MATT PONTES

Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: /s/ Niki Martin

Deputy Clerk

June 25, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

WHAT: Hearing for consideration of an amendment 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). All Districts. (Planning and Building) County File Number: LRP2026-00004 Assessor Parcel Number: N/A Supervisorial District: All Districts Date Accepted: N/A

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Kip Morais, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, kmorais@co.slo.ca.us (805) 781-5136. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: This project is exempt under CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule Exemption. The Environmental Coordinator has determined that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed project may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. A Notice of Exemption has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062.

The project qualifies for the General Rule Exemption, because the activity consists of an amendment to the Rules of Procedure to Implement the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 and 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, 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 the CEQA.

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

DATED: June 25, 2026

MATTHEW PONTES, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

By /s/Sandy Currens

JUNE 8, 2026 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUDGET HEARING MEETING BRIEF

ITEM NO. 01: Public Comment Period - matters not on the agenda. No speakers. NO ACTION TAKEN

ITEM NO. 02: Budget Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-27

Recommended Budget – TENTATIVELY APPROVED & CONT”D TO 6/16/26 FOR FINAL ADOPTION

JUNE 16, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF

ITEM 1-50, 58, 59: Consent Agenda & Resolution (Res) Nos. 2026-126 thru 2026-146 - APPROVED AS AMENDED Items 6, 13, 14, 49, 50 & 59 pulled for separate action.

ITEM 6: Airport/Visit SLO CAL centralized marketing contractAPPROVED

ITEM 13: Res. 2026-147 re: use of County property/facilities for immigration enforcement activities - ADOPTED

ITEM 14: County joining the Diablo Canyon 2045 Coalition - APPROVED

ITEM 49: Res. 2026-148 proclaiming June 2026 as Immigrant Heritage Month - ADOPTED

ITEM 50: Res. 2026-149 proclaiming June 2026 as Pride Month in the County of San Luis Obispo - ADOPTED

ITEM 59: Res. 2026-150 calling a Special Election for the SLO County Self-Help Local Transportation Investment Plan Measure - ADOPTED

ITEM 51: Public Comment Period - 6 speakers - NO ACTION TAKEN

ITEM 52: Department of Behavioral Health Enhanced Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program & Crestwood Behavioral Health contract - REC’D & FILED/APPROVED

ITEM 53: Workforce Development Board Programs and Services update - REC’D & FILED

ITEM 54: AKRO Real Estate, LLC GPA/Ordinance Amendment processing request (Ontario Rd) - APPROVED

ITEM 55: Hearing re: Res. 2026-151, appeals by C. Heinrichs, T. Dickason, C. Warren, Greenspace Cambria Land Trust, M. Webb & E. Bettenhausen of Planning Commission approval of CCSD’s Development Permit/Coastal Development Permit (DRC2013-00112) allowing continued operation of the CCSD Water Reclamation Facility at 990 San Simeon Creek Rd., Cambria - ADOPTED AS AMENDED ADDING

CONDITION OF APPROVAL 43

ITEM 56: Board Member Comments and Reports – NONE, NO ACTION TAKEN

ITEM 57: Closed Session: Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation - potential cases: 2. Initiation of litigation - potential cases: 1. Existing Litigation: SLO Coastkeeper, et. al. v. Co. of SLO, U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Western Division, Case No. 2:24-CV-06854SPG-ASx; Linda Cooper, et. al v. Co. of SLO, et. al, U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Western Division, Case No. 2:24-CV-08187-DDPAJRx. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator re: employee organizations: DCCA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCEA-PSSC; SLOCEA-T&C; SLOCSMA; SLOCPPOA; SLOPA; SDSA; UDWA; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees. Conference w/ Real Property Negotiator re: APN 049213-017 (Family Care Network, Inc.) & APNs 002-324-010; 002-324-012; 002-326-021 (Judicial Council of CA). Open Session: Report out - NO REPORTABLE ACTION TAKEN

For meeting details, view meeting videos at: https://www.slocounty. ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/Clerk-of-the-Board/Clerkof-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 June 25, 2026

Wastewater Pretreatment Standards Violations

A federally mandated industrial wastewater monitoring program is in effect in the City of San Luis Obispo. The City of San Luis Obispo’s Pretreatment Program was established to provide protection to the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) and wastewater collection system by controlling the introduction of non-domestic wastes to its facility and system. This program is required by law and uses the Federal General Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR 403) and the City’s Sewer Use Ordinance to enforce the general discharge prohibitions and specific Categorical Pretreatment Standards.

To fulfill public participation requirements of the Pretreatment Program, significant violators of the wastewater discharge regulations must be published in the local newspaper at least once a year. Therefore, those industrial users of the City sewer system who have significantly violated discharge regulations will be published with a brief summary of the nature of the violation(s).

The City of San Luis Obispo has found the following industrial/ business facility to have had significant violations during 2025:

California Polytechnic State University

Discharge violation of Ammonia, Municipal Code Chapter 13.08.040

A “significant violation” or “significant non-compliance” has been defined as any of the following: chronic violations of wastewater discharge limits (66% or more of all measurements taken during a six-month period exceed the daily maximum limit or the average limit for the same pollutant parameter); technical review criteria violations (33% or more of all measurements for each pollutant parameter taken during a six-month period equal or exceed the product of the daily average maximum limit or the average limit multiplied by the applicable technical review criteria); any other violation of a pretreatment effluent limit that has caused interference with or pass through; any discharge that has caused imminent endangerment to human health, welfare or the environment, or that has resulted in the POTW’s exercise of its emergency authority; failure to meet within 90 days after the scheduled date a compliance milestone contained in a local control mechanism or enforcement order for starting construction or attaining final compliance; failure to provide within 30 days after the due date required reports; failure to report accurately non-compliance; or any other violation which will adversely affect the operation or implementation of the local pretreatment program.

Additional information regarding the Pretreatment Program is available by contacting Matt Anderson, Laboratory Manager at (805) 781-7215. June 25, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING PLANNING COMMISSION

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN Thursday, July 9, 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 Barry Purchase for a Variance (N-DRC2025-00049) to allow grading on slopes in excess of 30% for the construction of a new approximately 2,483 square-foot three-level single-family residence, 695 square-foot attached two car garage and 598 squarefeet of decking. The future development will result in the disturbance of approximately 2,500 square-feet on a vacant 0.9-acre parcel. The proposed project site is located within the Residential Single-Family land use category and is located at the southeast corner of Cerro Gordo Avenue and Shearer Avenue (APN: 064-372-014), in the community of Cayucos. The site is in the Estero Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA based on the General Rule or Common Sense Exemption.

County File Number: N-DRC2025-00049

Supervisorial District: District 2

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 064-372-014

Date Accepted: 4/8/2026

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 Andy Knighton, Project Manager in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-4142.

Ysabel Eighmy

Secretary

Planning Commission

June 25, 2026

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

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN Thursday, July 9, 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

A request by Toad Creek Terrace, LLC for a third one-year time extension (N-EXT2026-00008) for a Vesting Tentative Tract Map and concurrent Conditional Use Permit (SUB2019-00046) to subdivide an existing 5.63 acre parcel into a Cluster Subdivision / Residential Planned Development consisting of: 20 residential parcels ranging from 1,760 to 2,760 square feet (gross), a 2.52 acre open space parcel (non- buildable), a 2.19 acre remainder parcel, and the construction of a single-family residence between 1,710 and 1,890 square feet with attached 420 square foot two-car garage on each of the residential parcels. The project includes a public trail easement, abandonment of a portion of Old County Road and ordinance modifications to the development standards of Small Lot Single-Family (22.30.475D) to allow the third story on all units to exceed 75% of the first floor footprint as well as modifications to Real Property Division Ordinance Section: Access and Circulation Design (21.03.010) to allow access to more than five (5) parcels by a private road easement and to reduce the required road width. The project will result in the disturbance of 1.40 acres of the 5.63 acre parcel. The project is within the Residential Single-Family land use category and is located at the corner of Old County Road and Gibson Road in the community of Templeton. The site is located in the Salinas River Sub-area of the North County Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA.

County File Number: N-EXT2026-00008

Supervisorial District: District 1

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 041-031-005, -013

Date Accepted: 5/20/2026

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 Alicia Parker, 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

June 25, 2026

CITY OF PISMO BEACH

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SEALED BIDS 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, July 16, 2026 for performing work as follows:

HUSTON STREET TEST WELL DRILLING AND CONSTRUCTION

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday June 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Please meet promptly at the corner of Huston Street and Farroll Road in Grover Beach, CA. Before submitting bids, Contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the Laws of the State of California. Accordingly, the successful Bidder shall possess a Class C-57 Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded.

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 Bid on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.

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

ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK

June 18 & 25, 2026

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

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, July 23, 2026 for performing work as follows: ANNUAL CAR SHOW PROMOTION AND MANAGEMENT

The City of Pismo Beach (City) is interested in obtaining professional promoter and management services for the privately-organized Car Show event to be held annually on the weekend immediately following Memorial Day in the city of Pismo Beach to ensure a safe, intergenerational, family-oriented car show.

Proposals will only be accepted through the City’s e-Procurement Portal, PlanetBids. Proposals submitted by any other means will be rejected. Visit pismobeach.org/bids to register as a vendor and submit a proposal.

Only those proposals submitted per the City’s proposal requirements found in the Request for Proposals package and signed by an authorized company officer will be considered.

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 Submission Date and Time shown below. 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. The City cannot guarantee that any questions/requests for information submitted within 48 hours of the submittal deadline will be answered prior to the deadline.

ERICA INDERLIED

CITY CLERK

June 25 & July 2, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 25845 and 54354-54358 and Health and Safety Code Section 5473 et seq., by which delinquent charges may be collected on the general County tax bill, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo will hold a public hearing on July 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, regarding the proposed collection of delinquent charges on the FY 2026-27 tax roll.

All hearing items are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. To determine the placement of this item on the agenda, please contact the County Administrative Office the Thursday afternoon before the scheduled hearing date.

The accepted report describing the delinquent charges proposed to be collected on the FY 2026-27 tax roll is on file in the Office of the County Clerk and is available for public review.

Date: June 18, 2026

MATTHEW PONTES

Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk

June 25 & July 2, 2026

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

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN: Thursday, July 9, 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 Jaren Nuzman with Redtail Acquisitions to approve (C-DRC2025-00022) a proposed new 53,000-gallon storage tank to supplement the existing water supply for Port San Luis Harbor District, as required under conditions of approval for DRC2013-00044 for the site formerly known as Harbor Terrace, now Flying Flags RV Resort and Camping facility located at 6450 Babe Lane in Avila. Redtail Acquisitions is the applicant, site lessee, developer and manager of the RV park and campground; Port San Luis Harbor District is the landowner and lessor. The project includes preparing a new tank pad and tank installation at the existing water storage facility site (located uphill from the RV campground), widening the 400-foot access road which ranges from 15%-23.8% gradient, addressing drainage conveyance, installing a new 12” storm drain line within the access road, and applying a gravel overlay extending from the tank site to the unfinished upper terrace of the campground development. The supplemental water tank installation will enable completion of the RV facility’s final buildout. Total project grading is approximately 1,756 cubic yards of cut and fill earthwork, and total disturbance is approximately 30,924 square feet. The grading requires findings for Adjustment under 23.05.034(3) for 373 cubic yards of impacts to slopes between 20% and 30% gradient. Findings for a Variance are also requested under 23.01.045 for 474 cubic yards of earthwork on slopes in excess of 30%. The site is located within the Avila Beach Urban Reserve, within the San Luis Bay Coastal Planning Area. Also to be considered is the Environmental Determination that the project is consistent with the prior FEIR (SCH #20140301024), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, which provides that when an EIR has been certified for a project, no subsequent environmental review is necessary if none of the circumstances of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 apply. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, none of the following conditions have occurred: (1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; (2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or (3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete, shows that (a) the project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR, (b) significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR, (c) mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative, or (d) mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative. (ED26-0060)

County File Number: C-DRC2025-00022

Supervisorial District: District 3

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 076-172-030, -031, -032

Date Accepted: 4/28/2026

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 Cindy Chambers, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5608.

COASTAL APPEALABLE

If the County approves this project, that action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. An applicant or aggrieved party may appeal to the Coastal Commission only after all possible local appeals have been exhausted pursuant to Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043(b). Local appeals must be filed using the required Planning Department form as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.042(a)(1). Ysabel Eighmy, Secretary Planning Commission June 25, 2026

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on TUESDAY, July 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach for the following:

Project No.: ORD-26-0001

Address: Citywide

Applicant: City of Grover Beach

Description: City-initiated amendments to the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code), Chapter 4, and Local Coastal Program to revise certain sections of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (Section 4.10.015) and incorporate clarifying changes requested by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Environmental Determination: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that this action is not a project within the meaning of CEQA (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) Section 15378(b)(5), and is therefore exempt from CEQA because the revisions will not result in any direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

Where You Come In:

Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the item described in this notice or submit written comments prior to the meeting by personal delivery or mail to: Community Development Department, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to comdev@groverbeach. org. If you require special accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567.

For More Information:

If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item(s) described in this notice, please contact the Community Development Department by telephone at (805) 4734520 or send an e-mail to comdev@groverbeach.org

The Planning Commission may also discuss other items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and staff report(s) on the item(s) will be posted on the City’s website at www.groverbeach.org. Live broadcasts of Planning Commission meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www.groverbeach. org/160/Agendas-Staff-Reports-Minutes (click on the link “City Council and Planning Commission Meetings Live”).

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

/s/ Nicole Retana, Deputy City Clerk

Secretary to Planning Commission

Dated: Thursday, June 25, 2026

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach for the following:

Project No.: Pre-Application PRE-26-0002

Address: 501/551 West Grand Avenue

Applicant: Gorman Post, LLC

Description: A request by Gorman Post, LLC, for a Senate Bill 330 (SB 330) Pre-Application of a conceptual four-story mixed-use density bonus project at 501 and 551 West Grand Ave, including 29 residential condominiums and 2,323 square-feet of commercial space. The Planning Commission will review and provide preliminary guidance on the proposed design and architectural style; no formal action will be taken (APN: 060-217-033 & 060-217-037).

Environmental Review: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that a PreApplication is not a project within the meaning of CEQA (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) Section 15378(b)(5), and therefore does not require an environmental determination. At the time of formal application, the City will complete environmental review in accordance with applicable State laws. Where You Come In:

Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the item described in this notice or submit written comments prior to the meeting by personal delivery or mail to: Community Development Department, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to comdev@groverbeach.org. If you require special accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567.

For More Information:

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

The Planning Commission may also discuss other items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and staff report(s) on the item(s) will be posted on the City’s website at www.groverbeach. org. Live broadcasts of Planning Commission meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www. groverbeach.org/160/Agendas-Staff-Reports-Minutes (click on the link “City Council and Planning Commission Meetings Live”).

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

/s/ Nicole Retana, Deputy City Clerk

Secretary to Planning Commission

Dated: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

Homework: Imagine what life would be like if you half-dissolved a big fear. tinyurl.com/55zz55xx

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): The interesting struggles you’ll wage in the coming weeks will require your vulnerability: showing up exactly as you are when you might rather fight or escape. Your warrior nature probably prefers a clear enemy or a definable problem you can confront, but the truer conquest will come from laying down your weaponry. I suggest you meet aggression with curiosity and engage chaos with receptive stillness. At least for now, your greatest strength will be to remain undominated by your own reactive impulses. Think of it as an advanced martial art.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to be inspired by this wisdom from artist Pablo Picasso: “I am always doing that which I cannot do in order that I may learn how to do it.” He’s proposing that we treat a lack of expertise not as an embarrassment, but as a doorway. Instead of waiting until we feel ready, trained, and confident, he suggests we head into territory where we fumble, guess, and feel awkward. Our discomfort may lead to gratifying growth. So I dare you to ask yourself whether there’s a capacity or skill you’d love to add to your repertoire but are too shy or timid to try. Then take small, imperfect steps toward it, trusting that each move will teach you how to do what once felt impossible.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Hummingbirds keep track of every flower they visit and know how long it will take each one to replenish its nectar. They maintain mental maps of many feeding sites and visit them on precise schedules. To ensure their survival, they can’t waste energy on flowers that aren’t ready yet. Your mind could work like this if you want it to, Gemini. Which people, places, and projects need time to refill before you visit them again? Who have you been approaching too frequently, seeking their nectar before it has had time to regenerate? In the coming weeks, practice strategic patience with your resources. In your secret conversations with yourself, call yourself “Hummingbird.”

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Now is an auspicious time to declare a sweeping amnesty and observe a personal season of pardon. To the best of your ability, release your clenched feelings about people who have caused you pain. Banish blame! Purge any lingering resentment and regret that has curdled into self-reproach. Celebrate atonement and absolution! Most vital of all, exonerate yourself. Shed the guilt you’ve carried for missteps and missed chances. And please offer yourself a sweet gift: a ritual of renewal.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): If you happen to be swallowed whole by a dragon or whale sometime soon, don’t freak out. It’s far preferable to being chomped into bits first, which absolutely won’t happen. You may indeed spend a brief spell inside the creature’s dark belly, but I confidently predict you will ultimately be deposited on the outside in one intact piece, after which you will only need to find your meandering way back home. The whole episode may be confounding or humbling, but I bet it will also scrub you free of a load of old karma.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Bees perform what scientists call a “waggle dance” to communicate the location of flowers to their hivemates. But the directions are sometimes imprecise, and the apparent sloppiness actually helps the hive. It forces other bees to explore more broadly, discovering new food sources that the original bee missed. Perfect information would make them too efficient to be adaptable. Your precision is one of your gifts, Virgo, but right now I think you need strategic vagueness and fuzzy logic. Leave some directions unclear. Mistakes and misunderstandings might lead to discoveries that your perfect plans would have eliminated.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In ancient Greek thought, kairos referred to the opportune moment. It meant the right timing, when

circumstances aligned for action to be most effective. The term chronos, on the other hand, was about sequential time, which blindly marched forward without any regard for special moments or auspiciousness. Most of us are more or less hypnotized by chronos-consciousness. We measure our lives by calendar dates and external schedules. But in the coming weeks, Libra, I recommend you stay on high alert for kairosrich pivots. For now, suspend inquiries like “Am I on schedule?” and ask, “Are the circumstances ripe?”

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Ravens are strongly motivated to engage in elaborate play: aerial acrobatics, complex games, sliding down snowbanks, and sharing food with non-relatives. These behaviors lack an immediate payoff, yet support learning, motor skill development, and social relationships. They seem to be both emotionally rewarding and indirectly advantageous for survival and success over the long term. Let’s apply this to you, Scorpio. Let’s conclude that delight isn’t wastefully frivolous and that pleasure doesn’t need to justify itself through productivity. In the coming weeks, you may face pressure to explain or defend your joy, as if to prove it’s worth it in some utilitarian way. Refuse. Like the ravens, engage in purposeless beauty and fun simply because it feels so good.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Glaciologists studying ice cores can read Earth’s climate history going back 800,000 years. Each layer contains trapped air bubbles. These are time capsules that preserve the atmospheric composition of each moment. The ice remembers everything. You accumulate similar records, Sagittarius. Each of your experiences leaves its trace. And in the coming weeks, you will have extra access to these archived layers of your own history. Memories and patterns you thought were lost will surface with intriguing clarity. I hope you study these revelations to glean insight about your long-term patterns and cycles. It’s time to see the Big Picture.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Many people forget, but you know: Structure is the foundation for freedom, not a suppression of it. While others fantasize about escaping responsibility, you know that mastery is key to every emancipation. When properly practiced, your flair for discipline adds vigor as well as rigor. More than any other sign of the zodiac, you are adept at using limits to give unlimited possibilities their specific shape. I trust you will express all these Capricornian powers to the max in the coming weeks. People in your life need them even more than usual.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Horticulturists practice “deadheading.” They remove spent flowers from plants to encourage new vitality. Faded flowers drain energy that could go toward fresh growth. Plants that have been deadheaded produce more abundant blooms than those left to manage their own decay. I recommend a metaphorical version of this practice to you, Aquarius. You’ll be wise to deadhead your emotional garden. Certain attachments, once vibrant and nourishing, have expired. They’re not evil or wrong; they’re simply finished. It’s best not to keep directing precious energy toward maintaining their faded forms. With gratitude for the old beauty, clear the way for new beauty.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): For maximum safety, be as uninteresting as possible. Shun risks that might shake up your beliefs and avoid adventures that could expose you to people who aren’t similar to you. If you really want to be certain about preserving your security and stability, as I’m recommending, the surest method is to retreat to your power spot and do nothing at all. WAIT! STOP! Dear Pisces, everything I just said was pure misdirection! I was joking! In fact, the opposite is true. The true way to nurture genuine safety and security is to pursue what sparks your curiosity and lights up your zeal. And the coming days are likely to provide you with plenty of chances to do exactly that. ∆