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Lompoc prison needs more Dead Reckoning brings Local liquid gold brought NEWS home confi nement [8] ARTS disaster to life [16] EATS to you by bees [19] Bask in JULY 30 - AUGUST 6, 2020 VOL. 21 NO. 22 e here on the Central Coast have endured more than four beautiful color... months of COVID-19 disrupted life. While some of the necessary adaptations—namely the loss of many social now on sale at Fischer’s Woutlets and entertainment venues—grow tiresome, artists near and far are stepping into the void left by empty concert halls, bringing their music to eager ears. Some are also raising dollars for REAL BENEFIT: Pop singer-songwriter 2 hungry mouths. This week, Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood talks with Maeve Steele will perform a virtual concert LA-based singer-songwriter Maeve Steele about her Facebook livestream via Facebook on Thursday, July 30, to benefit the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County as concert, which will benefit the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County . [17] part of her Coastline Livestream Series. This week, you can also learn how high schoolers in the Santa Maria district will be starting school [4], what a class-action lawsuit, a federal inspection, and a court order all say about the Lompoc Federal Corrections Complex and its COVID-19 response [8], the in-depth research that two local authors did about the Sept. 8, 1923, Honda Point disaster for their forthcoming novel, Dead Reckoning [16], and the buzz about the honeybees tended by Central Coast- based California Bee Company [19]. Andrea Rooks associate editor Open Tuesday–Friday 10am–4pm · Saturday 11am–3pm Cover photo courtesy of Kore Public Relations > Cover design by Alex Zuniga Closed Sunday & Monday NEWS ARTS Masks required. We are social distancing and sanitizing often! News Briefs ...... 4 Arts Briefs ...... 16 Political Watch ...... 4 Weather ...... 4 Spotlight ...... 10 MOVIES 225 E. Main St., Santa Maria Reviews ...... 18 805-928-4108 OPINION www.fischersjewelry.com Web Poll ...... 11 CLASSIFIEDS, HOME, AND Modern World ...... 11 REAL ESTATE ...... 21 Your Hometown Jeweler Canary ...... 12 Celebrating 40 Years! EVENTS CALENDAR Hot Stuff ...... 13

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BRIEFS FL PHOTO COURTSY OF KNNY KLN S M P W The House of Representatives passed the National , efense Authoriation Act for the 2021 fi scal year on July 21, which provides military, defense, and security The day after Santa Maria-Bonita School 4 District’s board of education approved a reopening funding. The bill contains several proposals from R plan that starts the year with distance learning, S C -Santa Barbara that directly support Santa Maria Joint Union High School District’s the Central Coast. fought to include protections (SMJUHSD) board followed suit by voting in a for our public lands, bring offshore wind energy similar plan during a July 23 special meeting. opportunities to Morro Bay, and enhance our military- The unanimously approved plan will have university partnerships, Carbaal said, according to a students begin at-home instruction on Aug. 17, press release. very year that have sat on the Armed while teachers will give instruction from their Services Committee, we have been able to cross the aisle classrooms. The entire fall semester will be and fi nd a bipartisan consensus on these impactful and conducted in a distance learning model that splits complicated issues. This bill is proof that when we work students into two groups based on last name. together, we can make a difference for our communities Virtual instruction will begin each day at 8:40 and our country. A few measures included in the bill are a.m., plus time will be carved out before class each support for Vandenberg Air Force Base, offshore wind day for offi ce hours and collaboration. On Mondays all students will be on a “fl ex” energy development for the Central Coast, and direction schedule, which includes all seven periods, each for the epartment of efense to remove Confederate 40 minutes long. On Tuesdays, students with last names from military installations and defense property names beginning with A through L will virtually within one year. attend periods one, two, and three for 80 minutes DISTANCE LEARNIN: t may be months before Santa Maria Joint Union High School istrict classrooms are back to looking like each, and the day will begin and end with “offi ce this. A reopening plan approved on July 23 will have students distance learning all through the fall semester. N announced on July 24 new hours” during which students can virtually engage safeguards for California workers who face COV-1 with their teachers one-on-one. An identical where we’ll have approval from the Department of “Let this be a lesson to any council member, risks. The state will allocate existing federal funds schedule will occur on Wednesdays for students Public Health to open up learning spaces for one- or mayor, if you do not listen to we the people of to local public health departments and community- M through Z. On Thursdays, A through L will to-one services,” he said. “There’s so much that Solvang, we will remove you,” Johnstone said. based organiations to assist with supportive services virtually attend periods four, fi ve, six, and seven, we can’t do effectively in a distance environment “Your job, as I look at it, is to represent us. If you for isolation and uarantine, a press release states. each for 80 minutes; M through Z students will do when it comes to services for English learners, do not, you will be replaced.” One new program in particular, called Housing for the the same thing, but on Fridays. special education students, students who are in For the election to be placed on the ballot, Harvest, provides safe, temporary isolation spaces for Superintendent Antonio Garcia and his fellow need of counseling services … and we’re hopeful Johnstone needed to gather the signatures of at assistant superintendents presented the model agricultural and farmworkers who test positive or were that we’ll be able to create an environment where least 25 percent of the registered voters in Solvang, in-depth at the meeting, and they also touched we can do that.” City Manager Xenia Bradford said during the exposed to the virus, which limits the risk of spreading on what hybrid and traditional models could look COV-1 to their coworkers or households, the release Davis stressed that teachers who need meeting. On July 20, Johnstone submitted 1,334 like down the road. accommodations to work from home—whether signatures to the city, of which the Santa Barbara states. This program will operate in partnership “We don’t know what the future brings in terms for health reasons or to care for their children— County Elections Division certifi ed 1,156— with counties and local partners in the Central Valley, of the reality of COVID-19 and its impacts, so are encouraged to contact the district’s human exceeding the minimum criteria of 920. Central Coast, and mperial Valleythe regions with we may or may not see all three, or even two, of resources department. The council approved adding the recall election the highest number of agricultural workers. Newsom those models,” Garcia said. “But we are prepared “We know that we’re going to need to make to the Nov. 3 ballot in a mostly administrative also announced an education campaign for workers and to present all three models in the event that we are accommodations,” he said. “We have an move the council is supposed to perform according employers. ready to transition from one model to the next.” interactive process in place to do that.” to state law, City Attorney Chip Wullbrandt said. That transition, Garcia recommended, should Kevin Platt, assistant superintendent of human If the council didn’t approve setting a date for On July 22, the House of Representatives voted to pass happen in the spring semester at the earliest. For resources, added, “The goal of providing the the election, the Santa Barbara County Elections the Great American Outdoors Act. C was among logistical reasons, he advised against making a safest possible work environment for all has to Division would have done so. mid-semester transition this fall, even if the public the bipartisan representatives to vote yes on the bill, be balanced with the goal of providing the best Prior to voting on the issue, Councilmember health situation allowed for it. possible online education experience for students. Robert Clarke said he’d vote in favor of the election which provides permanent, full funding for the Land and The virtual school board meeting started with Water Conservation Fund and establishes the National That’s a tough balance.” to support the will of the voters, but that he fi nds public comment in the form of pre-recorded “The district is committed to working with Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund. On the messages and written comments. Similar to those all of our staff members to accommodate NEWS continued page 6 Central Coast, our public lands, recreational areas, and read at Santa Maria-Bonita’s meeting the day prior, whatever needs they may have,” Platt natural heritage are vital to our community, Carbaal many of the comments for the SMJUHSD board continued. WeekendWeather said in a statement. The Great American Outdoors came from teachers concerned with the proposed Later, board member Dr. Carole Act is a historic achievement that delivers the long- requirement that they must teach from their on- Karamitsos reiterated this option. promised funding needed to preserve our national parks, campus classrooms, even during the full-distance “If any employee feels that this model protect our water supply, and ensure that our community learning model. doesn’t ensure safety for them or their Microclimate Weather Forecast can reap the benefi ts of public lands for generations to Santa Maria High School teacher Kelli Tajima family, we want to make sure that they Dave Hovde come. n addition to supporting recreational access and stated in a written comment that the requirement know that our HR is ready and expecting KSBY Chief Meteorologist “is disrespecting the fact that we are professionals addressing environmental inustice, the act directs 22 that they’re going to work through these who love our students and want to do right by billion toward national parks maintenance needs. situations with them,” she said. them. We can create robust and rigorous lessons aea artin Thursday Friday from the safety of our homes, while also protecting A C R-San Luis our own children from exposures if we have to fi nd Obispo announced on July 1 the launch of a petition alternate and costly child care.” S C C campaign to overhaul the mployment evelopment Righetti High School teacher Christie Ortiz epartment, a broken state bureaucracy that is failing expressed a similar sentiment in a written comment. N Central Coast residents in times of desperate need, his “As professionals, I believe we are capable of In November, Solvang residents will COASTAL ➤ High 76 Low 56 COASTAL ➤ High 79 Low 56 INLAND ➤ High 91 Low 5 INLAND ➤ High 95 Low 53 website states. He wrote in a July 18 Facebook post, The teaching from a room in our home, while also decide whether to recall sitting City Central Coast deserves a state government that works helping our children connect to their digital Councilmember Chris Djernaes following a for them. hasnt lived up to that standard and is learning on our breaks,” Ortiz said. “Please successful citizen-led petition effort. Saturday Sunday failing our residents. Weve been contacted by more than consider allowing the option to work from home to Lammy Johnstone, who is leading the 2,00 Central Coast residents needing help to get their accommodate staff with children at home.” recall effort, fi led paperwork to begin the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum John process on June 25. The notice Johnstone unemployment benefi ts from this broken department. Davis responded to these concerns, stating that the fi led states, among other claims, that am proud of our teams work to get benefi ts for district believes teachers will work more effectively Djernaes isn’t respectful to residents and thousands of our friends, neighbors, and community in the classroom, “where teaching tools are disregards the wishes of the voters. COASTAL ➤ High 79 Low 57 COASTAL ➤ High 76 Low 56 members. He encouraged constituents to email him available.” He added that the district is looking to During the July 27 City Council meeting, INLAND ➤ High 93 Low 54 INLAND ➤ High 89 Low 56 at assemblymember.cunninghamassembly.ca.gov for eventually provide some in-person opportunities Johnstone said this recall effort should be a Friday and Saturday look the warmest assistance with . The Assembly members petition for students who can’t learn as effectively at home. wake-up call for everybody else on the dais with less marine infl uence and some interior can be found at ordancunningham.orgedd-petition. ❍ “We envision a plan, even in distance learning, and for city residents. valleys could even see 100.

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NEWS from page 4 This means that the July 23 positivity rate Violation or failure to comply may constitute a population, and to broaden our programming reported on the state’s watchlist actually misdemeanor, the order states. It’s punishable by to meet the challenging and diverse needs of our the effort “odd.” represented average numbers for the seven a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment, or both. community,” foundation board of directors Chair “In reading the ballot, it was about people feel day period ending July 16. More localized data However, county officials said at a July 24 Lynn Cunningham Brown said in a press release. that Chris is rude, he talks back to people,” Clarke sources, like hospitals, already have data for the press conference that enforcement happens at the Flickinger told the Sun that her activism said. “And I thought well, if you recall every ass seven day period ending July 23, and the numbers jurisdictional level. Thus, county authorities can began with her serving as the president or chair that’s ever served in public office, there wouldn’t be appear to be heading in the right direction. only control unincorporated areas, and individual of student organizations. In the late 1990s, she a lot of people in public office.” Lompoc Valley Medical Center CEO cities enforce their own residents’ compliance. joined the National Gay and Lesiban Task Force, Djernaes has had contentious moments on the Steve Popkin wrote in his weekly letter to the “The way an enforcement strategy would work which is now known as the National LGBTQ 6 dais with fellow council members as well as residents community that, as of July 23, the county’s is through the authority of the local governments Task Force, in Washington, D.C. Later, Flickinger attending meetings over his two years in office. positivity rate had decreased significantly to 8.6 throughout the county,” county Board of managed a field office in Oregon during the During a recent vote to renew the business percent. That means the county is only about a half Supervisors Chair Gregg Hart said at the press same-sex marriage campaigns in the mid-2000s. license for the Solvang Trolley and Carriage percent away from meeting the watchlist threshold. conference. “So you’ll have decision-makers at More recently, Flickinger has worked at the Company, Djernaes engaged in a heated back-and- “Although it remains to be seen whether this every single city council level, and obviously at Los Angeles LGBT Center in different roles for forth with people attending the meeting, and he left represents a trend, it is definitely a very good sign,” the Board of Supervisors for the unincorporated more than seven years. While working at the early after the council cut him off before he finished Popkin wrote. portions of the county.” center, Flickinger said she was the director of the his comments. He was the sole council member to A third data point that the state considers Cities will decide how aggressively to approach Southern California office of AIDS/LifeCycle and vote against renewing the company’s license. in its monitoring list is a county’s COVID-19 their own enforcement, as well as which later director of programs for the entire center. Djernaes defended the positions he’s taken on hospitalization rates over a three day average. As city employees would be issuing citations to Flickinger left the center at the end of last year different issues during his time in office and said of July 28, this metric is missing from the state’s noncompliant residents, Hart said. and said she is excited for the opportunity to that he believes he stands up for the majority of the data reporting altogether, as is hospital capacity. The intent of the health order is to align lead the Pacific Pride Foundation, which is an city’s residents. The county data table states, “Due to new federal the county with California Public Health opportunity and a responsibility that she said she “Having said that, I look forward to the reporting requirements from hospitals, data will Department’s mandated guidelines, the order doesn’t take lightly. opportunity of going out and making that case be updated once the transition is complete.” states, which were last updated on July 17. “I don’t take it for granted to be a leader in the again,” Djernaes said. “If it needs to be done every Local data sources have continued to gauge Municipalities across the state have issued their community or to be driving the direction of a year, then I will make it so every year.” where the county’s at, especially since the new own health orders in an effort to align with really great organization,” Flickinger said. In addition to deciding whether to recall federal reporting requirements are affecting how these state mandates, and some are approaching She said the foundation is providing services Djernaes, Solvang residents will have the chance quickly the state’s data table is updated. Popkin’s enforcement more strictly than others. to the LGBTQ-plus community in a way that no to vote on who would take over his seat if he is letter suggests that Santa Barbara County is Hart expressed concern that strict enforcement other organization does between Los Angeles and recalled. People interested in running for the San Francisco. potential seat have until Aug. 20 to file paperwork improving in its hospitalization rates, though he could create more harm than good. Local did not provide specific numbers. agencies, he said, have to consider “the This includes sensitivity training, where with the city. foundation staff members go to local government —Zac Ezzone “Santa Barbara County is now in the green for consequences of somebody refusing to participate the metric, ‘percent change in COVID positive in a course of engagement.” agencies and businesses to teach people on how to hospitalized patients,’” Popkin wrote. “If someone is issued a ticket, what will happen serve members of the LGBTQ-plus community. Overall COVID-19 rate keeps But the area where the county is struggling if that person chooses not to sign that ticket? Are This sort of training includes discussions over to improve, Popkin continued, is “number of we going to arrest people?” Hart questioned. “We how to serve the community members in a health county on watchlist though COVID positive cases per 100,000 population.” do not want to create violent conflicts between care setting or how to respectfully use pronouns. This last data point is taken over a 14-day folks who are trying to intercede, trying to solve “It’s important that when you walk into a positivity rate, hospitalization period, and, unlike other metrics, is not lagged on a problem, and in turn create another problem. space where you’re receiving health services or trends improve the state’s county data table. As of July 23, Santa It is not a simple thing, and it is not a coincidence social services, that you see people like yourself Barbara County had a rate of 264.5 per 100,000. that the vast majority of jurisdictions around and that people understand the unique needs Santa Barbara County saw an improvement in a To get off the watchlist, counties must get that the state of California have not moved into an that members of your community may have,” couple of the metrics that have kept it on the state’s number below 100. enforcement posture.” Flickinger said. COVID-19 monitoring list. However, the county —Malea Martin —Malea Martin The foundation also operates youth and older still falls short in getting down its overall case rate. adult group meetings, offers counseling services, To get off the state’s watchlist, a county has to and administers free HIV and hepatitis C testing. meet a number of public health requirements. County issues mask order, Pacific Pride Foundation After officially starting in her new position on First, it needs to administer more than 150 tests July 21, Flickinger said she’s beginning to meet per 100,000 residents, per day, over a seven day enforcement is up to announces new with local community leaders to learn more about average. At an average of 258 tests as of July 23, the the needs of Central Coast residents. Specifically, county had no problem meeting that threshold. individual jurisdictions executive director Flickinger said she wants to dive into learning But other metrics aren’t so easy for the county On July 23, Santa Barbara County Health After two decades of working in different roles about the needs of the local Latinx community. to meet and maintain. To stay off the watchlist, Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg issued a health order for various organizations in the LGBTQ-plus Flickinger said she expects to see some counties also need to have a positivity rate of that requires individuals in the county to wear face movement, Kristin Flickinger is starting a new differences between serving a more rural area like less than 8 percent, calculated over a seven day coverings “when in high-risk situations that may venture as the executive director of the Pacific Santa Barbara County compared to a place like average. According to the state watchlist’s data, as contribute to the spread of COVID-19,” a Public Pride Foundation. Los Angeles. But there are broad similarities that of July 23, Santa Barbara County’s rate was more Health Department press release announced. The foundation announced the hire on July 13, apply anywhere. than 10 percent. 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FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF LOMPOC PRISON RALLY ORGANIZERS Constitutionally confined? Court order, federal inspection agree with class-action lawsuit’s claims that Lompoc penitentiary could have better stopped the 8 spread of COVID-19 with more home confinement BY MALEA MARTIN limiting staff movement. On March 13 the BOP directed wardens to Editor’s note: This is the first part of a two-part implement modified operations to maximize series examining pandemic response in the social distancing, the report states. Then on May federal prison at Lompoc. 31, the BOP Western Regional Office directed Lompoc to implement these measures as well as hough the number of active COVID-19 eliminate staff movement between the prison’s cases reported from Lompoc’s federal prison various facilities, if possible. However, staff FIGHTING FOR CHANGE: Lawyers representing a class-action Thas decreased dramatically since May 11— members were not directed to do so by the acting lawsuit aren’t the only ones calling for change within the Protect. Respect. when more than 75 percent of prisoners in one complex warden until April 14. Lompoc prison. Here, a rally organizer protests in front of the facility tested positive—pro bono lawyers and “In comparison, for example, FCC Tucson penitentiary on April 25. Wear Your Mask. governmental entities alike are still probing for in Tucson, Arizona, an institution in the same answers as to what happened and whether the BOP region as FCC Lompoc but without staffing prison leadership has been communicative and Do your part to help keep our outbreak could have been better mitigated. concerns or a COVID-19 outbreak in April, fully responsive to him. A class-action lawsuit filed against the Lompoc implemented its staff movement restrictions on But even with the new transfers, the court community healthy & safe. Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) moved a April 5,” the report adds in a footnote. granted the lawsuit’s home confinement claims step forward on July 14 when the court ordered The report continues that, due to a with a July 14 preliminary injunction. protectrespect.org the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to consider home staffing shortage, “Lompoc officials told In other words, home confinement is a disease- confinement for individuals incarcerated at us that they could not fully implement the mitigation tool that Lompoc prison leadership had Lompoc who are either over the age of 50 or who compartmentalization of staff.” at its disposal, and the court order agreed with the have certain underlying health conditions. In late March, Attorney General William Barr claims that it was not fully used. Lawyers from Bird Marella P.C., the American advised that inmates with certain health risks be Rim called it a case of “deliberate indifference.” Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the Prison considered for transfer to home confinement to “The first claim, which is what the preliminary Law Office are representing the class members mitigate the rising numbers of infections. The injunction granted, is that it was deliberately of the case, which alleges that Lompoc prison Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security indifferent of [the prison] to not make full use leadership did not make full use of its ability to (CARES) Act further encouraged these transfers, of their ability to release more people into home release prisoners into home confinement. Rim said. confinement, or to accelerate other release decisions, The case claims that its lack of using home The Sun asked the BOP public affairs office in the middle of a global pandemic,” Rim explained. confinement, combined with the prison’s for the number of inmates transferred to home She added that releasing inmates into home allegedly inadequate medical care for inmates, confinement from Lompoc FCC in late April. confinement isn’t the equivalent of a sentence violates the Eighth Amendment prohibition BOP representative Scott Taylor responded reduction: It’s a temporary measure to decrease against cruel and unusual punishment. in an April 28 email, stating that “given the overcrowding and prevent the spread of the virus. When the Sun asked the BOP for comment on fluid nature of the pandemic situation, we are Once the threat of the virus resolves, Rim said, the lawsuit and recent court order, Public Affairs just providing the total number of inmates those released on home confinement would still be Officer Emery Nelson wrote in an email that transferred to home confinement across the required to serve any remainder of their sentences. “the Bureau of Prisons does not Part of that July 14 preliminary comment on pending litigation injunction is the court order, the or matters that are the subject of ‘The first claim ... is that it was deliberately lawsuit’s latest victory, which legal proceedings.” requires the BOP to consider About a week after the July indifferent of [the prison] to not make full home confinement for individuals 14 court order, the Office of the incarcerated at Lompoc who are Inspector General—a branch of either over the age of 50 or who the U.S. Department of Justice— use of their ability to release more people have certain underlying health released a remote inspection conditions. report of Lompoc FCC. into home confinement ... .’ Those individuals will be Among the July 23 report’s —Naeun Rim, lead attorney with Bird Marella P.C. collectively represented as a findings was that the “BOP’s use class by the legal counsel, the of home confinement in response to the spread Bureau of Prisons,” and would not provide order states, and “no later than July 28, 2020, of COVID-19 at FCC Lompoc in April, as a Lompoc-specific transfer numbers. mechanism to reduce either the at-risk inmate In the same email, Taylor added that “the BOP respondents [the prison] shall make full and population or the overall prison population has begun immediately reviewing all inmates speedy use of their authority under the CARES in order to assist with social distancing, was who have COVID-19 risk factors, as described Act and evaluate each class member’s eligibility extremely limited.” by the CDC, to determine which inmates are for home confinement.” Bureau representative Nelson commented on suitable for home confinement.” Sara Norman, managing attorney at the Prison the findings in an email to the Sun. The recent inspector general report, however, Law Office and one of the lawyers working on the case, told the Sun about the tangible outcomes YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT! “These findings must be placed in context, as revealed the number of Lompoc-specific home these were unique circumstances where the BOP, confinement transfers from April 4 to May 15. that are expected as a result of the order. JAMES HANDYMAN along with the rest of the country, was learning The BOP Central Office determined that 509 “We fully expect that with the scrutiny from CONSTRUCTION about how to treat and manage this novel virus,” total Lompoc inmates were potentially eligible for the court, to ensure that the prison officials Serving the Central Coast for over 15 years! Nelson wrote. “The mitigation of COVID-19 in transfer to home confinement during that time follow the policy directions that are required of all of our facilities, including FCC Lompoc, has frame, and it sent those names to Lompoc prison them, that we will see a significant rise in the been and remains our highest priority.” leadership in a series of rosters. But as of May number of people who are found to qualify [for Naeun Rim, a lead Bird Marella attorney 13, with more than 900 Lompoc inmates having home confinement],” Norman said. working on the class-action case, told the Sun that tested positive for COVID-19, “only eight inmates But the prison failing to “use their full the new report backs up claims that the counsel had been transferred to home confinement in authority to evaluate people to be placed on already submitted to the court, thus further accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and home confinement,” Rim said, is only half of the substantiating and corroborating the evidence. Economic Security Act (CARES Act) authorities story. A second category of claims alleges that “For Lompoc in particular, it’s not just an and BOP guidance,” the report states. some actions the prison did choose to take may ACLU lawsuit alleging these things,” she said. As of July 10, Lompoc prison had released have been unconstitutional as well—even if the “Now OIG [Office of the Inspector General], 45 inmates to home confinement, U.S. explicit intention was to stop the spread. Building • Fencing • Carpentry • Decks & Pati os which is an arm of the government, has come in Representative Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) “From our perspective, it’s not just that [these Bathroom Remodeling • Home Improvements & Repairs and said that [the prison] handled things poorly, told the Sun. actions] didn’t work to prevent the spread of the Woodworking • Retaining Walls • Plumbing • Painti ng and more poorly in comparison to other prisons.” Carbajal said he learned of these updated illness, but that it made it worse,” Rim said. m Roofi ng • Water Heater Repair & Service One example of Lompoc’s comparative numbers during a July 10 conversation with 805-602-0394 response, according to the report, is seen in the a Lompoc prison warden. He added that the Staff Writer Malea Martin can be reached at www.JamesHandymanConstructi on.com prison’s implementation of social distancing and conversation was one of the few times that [email protected].

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PHOTO COURTESY OF OLD ORCUTT BARBER SHOP The state’s guidelines prohibit shampooing, coloring, dyeing, bleaching, and other chemical Making adjustments hair services because of the inability to ensure the chemicals Local barber shops, hair salons adapt to changing state would be drained properly, according to a memorandum regulations to slow the spread of COVID-19 from the California Department of Consumer Affairs. it was frustrating,” Licerio said. “We just got BY ZAC EZZONE Bambie Padilla, one of the 10 open, everything is going good, and now we’re hen Alberto Licerio learned he would have owners of Coiffure Society shut down.” to close his barber shop in Orcutt again Salon—which opened in June A week later, the situation changed again. On Wonly about a month after reopening, he on Skyway Drive—said these July 20, the California Department of Public was shocked. chemical services that are He is the owner and one of three barbers who Health issued guidelines detailing how barber prohibited make up about 90 work at Old Orcutt Barber Shop. Following shops and hair salons could operate outdoors. percent of the salon’s business. California health orders aimed at curbing the “It’s a roller coaster of emotions because you “Everybody gets chemical spread of COVID-19, Licerio initially closed the hear bad news then a little good news,” Licerio services followed by a haircut,” business in mid-March and reopened in June said. “You’re waiting in limbo, wondering Padilla said. “I rarely have a under strict guidelines from the state. what’s next.” client that’s just a haircut.” All barbers and customers in the shop had The shop took advantage of this change in Padilla said the salon is in the to wear masks and stay 6 feet apart at all times. regulations and has set up two stations outside, process of setting up an outdoor The shop could no longer take walk-in clients, one in the back and one in the front of the shop, station where stylists can serve which Licerio said was contrary to how the shop where customers can get their hair cut. customers, but with these has operated for the 11 years he’s owned it, and Licerio said it’s a bit different cutting hair restrictions in place, she’s unsure CUTTING HAIR OUTDOORS: Old Orcutt Barber Shop adapts to changing state customers could not enter the building prior to outside where he has to deal with the wind and of how busy the salon will be. regulations that allow the business to operate outdoors. their appointment. sun, compared to the controlled environment “We’re all homeowners,” “Getting used to the appointment thing was a inside the shop, but nonetheless he’s happy to Padilla said. “We don’t get to not pay our of the Association California Commission little bit different,” Licerio said. “It slowed down be able to work and make a living. Plus the shop mortgage or pay our rent in the salon. It’s an for Women and as a board member of TVSB, business.” switched to all cordless appliances a few years ago, unfortunate situation.” according to a news release from Carbajal’s office. But the shop abided by these rules, and others so there’s no issues with lengthy extension cords • The city of Santa Maria is looking for input the state implemented, until July 13 when Gov. tripping up clients. from residents as the jurisdiction begins the multi- Gavin Newsom announced barbershops and Services at the shop haven’t changed too much, Highlights year process of updating its general plan, which other personal care services would have to close although the barbers can’t offer beard shaving or • Tracy Beard, the executive director of the is a guiding document that outlines city policies. in certain counties, including Santa Barbara trimming services because all customers must Solvang Chamber of Commerce, is one of six Visit imaginesantamaria.com to learn more about County, that are failing to meet metrics the state wear a mask. Licerio said these services are a good women to win the Congressional Women of the project and participate in a survey. m has developed to monitor the spread of the virus. portion of the business, but the new regulations the Year Award from U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal’s “When the news came out that we weren’t don’t limit the barber shop on the same level as (D-Santa Barbara) office. In addition to her work Staff Writer Zac Ezzone wrote this week’s Spotlight. allowed to open up, that was a shocker and hair salons. with the chamber, Beard serves as the president Send tips to [email protected].

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CALLING ALL CAMERAS The San Luis Obispo Camera Club hosts its next weekly Zoom meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. Nonmembers are welcome to join for free. The club meets virtually on the second Thursday of each month. Hopeful attendees are asked to register at least one day in advance by emailing [email protected]. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the group would meet at SLO Guild Hall. Visit slocameraclub.org to fi nd out more. —Caleb Wiseblood

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Robles Youth Arts Foundation, 3201 Spring St., Paso This group show reunites several artists from the and the Santa Maria-Bonita School District to bring a love DIGITAL EXHIBITION: TERMINALLY OPTIMISTIC- Robles, 805-238-5825, pryaf.org. museum’s 2019 exhibit, The Art of Dress, including of stories and language to people right in their homes. -THE PRINTS OF RACHAEL WINN YON This Georganne Alex, Carole Coduti, Gwen Samuels, and STUDIOS ON THE PARK: ONLINE CLASSES AND ongoing PCPA: The Pacifi c Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. retrospective exhibition explores the prints of Rachael others. ongoing Free. artoffacemasks.com. Elverhoj WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of virtual classes College, Santa Maria, 805-922-8313, pcpa.org. Winn Yon, who was joyous, adventurous, curious, and Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, and workshops online. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. energetic. Her large personality is refl ected in her prints, Solvang, 805-686-1211. SMPL VALLEY READS BOOK CLUB The Valley Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805- Reads Book club meets very month on the fourth with playful imagery and imaginative scenes. You can 238-9800. A MIGHTY OAK: PERMANENT EXHIBIT ONLINE view this digital exhibition at SLOMA.org. Mondays- Tuesday (now over the phone). Interested community VIRTUAL ART AUCTION BENEFIT FOR PASO Depicts the habitat around a Valley oak–one of the members should email [email protected] to Sundays. through Sept. 27 Free. sloma.org/exhibition/ ROBLES YOUTH ARTS FOUNDATION The Paso largest and old trees found in our area. View the artwork join. ongoing 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, terminally-optimistic/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, Robles Youth Arts Foundation Virtual Art Auction online. ongoing Free. Wildling Museum of Art and 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 543-8562. Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, celebrates professional artists and their efforts to THE INTERMISSION SHOW This brisk 8- to wildlingmuseum.org. TECH TALKS: LIVE ON INSTAGRAM Every Tuesday support youth arts. Featured artists include Lena sit down with one of our technical staff and learn about 10-minute show is set up like a socially distanced talk Rushing, Peg Grady, Neal Breton, Heidi Peterson, Debra REMEMBERING BUD BOTTOMS: A LEGACY OF the ins and outs of their craft. Get the exclusive with our show with SLO Rep’s Managing Artistic Director Kevin Jurey, Harvey Cohon, and more who have generously This online exhibit features ART AND ACTIVISM host Erik Stein. Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. PCPA: The Pacifi c Harris at the helm, clad in a tacky suit and tie with a faux donated. Bid from home. Through Aug. 2 805-238- sea life sculpture works by the Santa Barbara artist Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, alcoholic drink nearby. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 5825. pryaf.givesmart.com. Paso Robles Youth Arts locally-renowned for his iconic Dolphin Family sculpture 805-922-8313, pcpa.org. 3 p.m. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro Foundation, 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles. installed at the base of Stearns Wharf. Through Sept. 22 St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440, slorep.org/. Check Free. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission WINE AND DESIGN VIRTUAL CLASSES WILD ABOUT ART A fun-fi lled day of arts and crafts Wine and Design’s Orcutt website for the complete list SLOMA: WEEKLY ART PROJECTS Kids can enjoy Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org. throughout the Zoo; animal artists, face painting, of virtual classes online, for various ages. Also offering new activities from home (posted online every Monday). workshops, local art for purchase, and more. Aug. 8, Photographic landscapes SB COUNTY AND BEYOND kids camps for summer. ongoing Varies. wineanddesign. Mondays sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Varies. charlespaddockzoo.org. Charles by George Rose. View online. ongoing Free. Wildling com/orcutt. Wine and Design, 3420 Orcutt Road, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 543-8562. Paddock Zoo, 9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero. Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., suite 105, Orcutt. VIRTUAL ART GALLERY Every Friday, we publish our Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org. WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM Sara Curran Virtual Art Gallery to our blog and newsletter. Featuring NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY SOLVANG SCHOOL: INSPIRED BY Ice, PCPA’s Technical Theatre Program artworks from customers and the community. Fridays, 9 BEYOND BOUNDARIES This show hopes to push NATURE View the exhibit online. Features Coordinator/Designer, is conducting a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.wordpress. beyond unbeaten riddled viewpoints to allow viewers photography by 29 Solvang School an opportunity to identify with artists and discover Yearbook and Media students. The more about themselves. Un-restrained by limitations students, grades 7 – 8, were inspired by New Times and the Sun now share their of personal, cultural, gender, man-made biases, artists philosopher Henry David Thoreau’s quote: community listings for a complete Central INDEX exhibit their sensitivities to today’s viewpoints and “All good things are wild and free.” ongoing Coast calendar running from SLO County through paradigm shifts. Through Aug. 2, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805- Free. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, Arts ...... [13] 772-2504. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online Bay, artcentermorrobay.org. wildlingmuseum.org. by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ Culture & Lifestyle ...... [14] FEATURED ARTISTS: NORA RIGGS AND SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue ROCHELE GOMEZ A duo show running through date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing Food & Drink ...... [14] the month of July. Through Aug. 1 Left Field Gallery, CALL FOR ARTISTS (GRADES 4-12): NEW 1036 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, 805-305-9292, This art contest will give CHILDREN’S BOOK and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood leftfi eldgallery.com. students an opportunity create illustrations for a directly at [email protected]. Music ...... [14] bilingual children’s book that will depict local landmarks. O

www.santamariasun.com • July 30 - August 6, 2020 • Sun • 13 FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SANTA MARIA SWIM CLUB HOT STUFF from page 13 GUADALUPE-NIPOMO DUNES appointment info. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.- CENTER: BEE’S KNEES AT THE 4 p.m. 805-736-9032. flyinggoatcellars.com. Flying Goat BARN A roaring ‘20s-themed gala Cellars, 1520 Chestnut Court, Lompoc. CULTURE & and auction. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Center’s SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS educational programming. Festive PRESQU’ILE WINERY: RESERVATIONS ONLY LIFESTYLE 1920s attire is encouraged. Aug. 1, 5 Call or go online to make a reservation (reservations p.m. $125. dunescenter.org. Octagon LOMPOC/VANDENBERG open to the public starting June 6). ongoing Presqu’ile Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, 805-937-8110, The show is hosted by Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096. GOOD MORNING LOMPOC presquilewine.com. Lompoc locals Michelle and Jeremy Ball, who aim to MEDITATION, BREATHWORK, VINO ET AMICIS: NEW HOURS AND FOOD keep the community connected while staying home at AND GRATITUDE PRACTICE: TRUCK CONJUNCTIONS Working in conjunction with the same time. Episodes are also available to watch LIVE ON ZOOM This class local food trucks and Pizzeria Bello Forno; charcuterie on YouTube after they’re streamed live. Mondays, will support you and help you plates will be available to meet County expectations Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:30 a.m. Facebook, Online, stay vital during these uncertain (meals to be served with wine and beer). Saturdays, Inquire for Facebook address. times. Practices include breathing Sundays, noon and Tuesdays-Fridays, 2-8 p.m. Vino techniques to calm the nervous et Amicis, 156 S. Broadway, Orcutt, 805-631-0496, 14 SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS system, guided meditation for vinoetamicis.com. BIZ MASTERS TOASTMASTERS TUESDAYS: balanced relaxation, mantra practice to calm the mind, and tips ZOOM Learn more about Toastmasters, prepare SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY for ‘Your Competitive Future’, and improve your to help you cultivate and maintain communication and leadership skills. Zoom Meeting a home practice. Wednesdays, ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, ID: 317 198 472 (Password: 630). Tuesdays, 6:30-8 12-12:45 p.m. through Sept. 16 12-2:25 p.m. Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan p.m. through Dec. 15 Free. 805-570-0620. Santa Maria $10 for SLO Botanical Garden Alley, Arroyo Grande. Airport, 3249 Terminal Dr., Santa Maria. members/$15 for non-members. 805-540-1762. eventbrite.com. San SAN LUIS OBISPO FLA’S VIRTUAL SUMMER YOUTH SUMMIT Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,000 will be PLANT-BASED COOKING CLASSES Free online Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. awarded. This virtual event will also include daily raffles. cooking classes will feature locally-sourced ingredients, Aug. 4-6, 12-3 p.m. futureleadersnow.org. Future Leaders METABOLIC CONDITIONING tips for shopping at farmers’ markets, knife skills and more. of America, 110 S. Lincoln St., suite 103, Santa Maria, We use primarily our own body Classes will premiere on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. 805-925-1010. weight in this interval training class Designed by Cal Poly nutrition students, in partnership to run through exercises and drills with SLCUSD Food and Restorative Partners. Mondays- HUMAN BEING SUPPORT AND INSPIRATION to raise the heart rate, condition Fridays, 2-2:10 p.m. through July 31 Free. facebook.com/ ONLINE GROUP An online group to listen and get our muscles, and stay flexible. This SLOCountyLibraries/. Cal Poly Extended Education, 1 support from others from the comfort of your own home. advanced class also incorporates Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, (805) 756-1111. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $40 monthly subscription. 805- hand weights and sand bags, if you 598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Inspiration, 947 E SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 have them. Mondays-Thursdays, Orange St., Santa Maria. vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking 8:15-9:15 a.m. $72. 415-516-5214. Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS OVER ZOOM Visit site or ae.slcusd.org. Online, 1500 Lizzie JUST KEEP SWIMMING call to learn about various virtual workshop offerings. Street, San Luis Obispo. The Paul Nelson Aquatic Center reopened its Starfish Swim NORTH SLO COUNTY ongoing Varies. Unwind Studio, 130 N. Broadway, suite VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE Lessons program for children and adults on July 27, and both B, Santa Maria, 805-748-2539, unwindsantamaria.com. BURGER SATURDAYS Enjoy burgers and award- DALLIDET ADOBE The Dallidet city (for $35) and non-city residents (for $43) are welcome winning wines. Cali Grill will be out every Saturday YOGA FOR MANKIND: ZOOM CLASSES Offering family lived in San Luis Obispo to register online at cityofsantamaria.org/registration. For cooking burgers along with a couple other options a variety of virtual yoga and pilates classes over the from the 1850s through the 1950s. the safety of participants and staff, instructors will teach that will change. Dog friendly patio. Reservations are summer. Check site for class schedule. ongoing Starts Hear their stories while visiting the students from the deck. For the class listings and more recommended. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Aug. at $10. yoga4mankind.org. Yoga for Mankind, 130 N family home. Please register by info, call the city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks 1 Varies. 805-239-9463. Lusso Della Terra Cellars, 2850 Broadway, suite B, Orcutt. noon on Thursdays. Thursdays, 1 Department at (805) 925-0951, Ext. 2260. Ranchita Canyon Rd., San Miguel. p.m. through Aug. 27 $5 suggested. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY 805-543-0638. historycenterslo. — C.W. FIFTH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST CIDER DANA SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR KIDS The Dana org/virtual-tour.html. Dallidet FESTIVAL Enjoy a variety of ciders and meet the cider makers. Check site for schedule updates Adobe Nipomo Amigos (DANA) Summer Day Camp Adobe, 1185 Pacific Street, San way to meet and learn about animals, get to know and more details. Aug. 8, 5-8 p.m. $40-$100. program for kids offers a wide arrangement of hands- Luis Obispo. other campers, and help animals in need, from centralcoastciderfestival.com/. Pavilion on the Lake, on activities and lessons that help to engage children VOLUNTEER SOLAR INSTALLER home. Weekly themed camps include videos, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero. and teach them the importance of nature, culture, and TRAINING WEBINAR WITH activities and challenges, plus a Live Rancho era history. Through July 31, 9 a.m.-noon $150. SUNWORK.ORG Learn the basics of Zoom meeting daily. Through July 31, VIRTUAL WINE TASTING PACKAGES AT CASS 805-929-5679. danaadobe.org/summer-camp/. DANA installing rooftop solar energy systems 11 a.m.-noon and Through Aug. 7, 11 WINERY Wine by the glass and bottles are also available Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. by volunteering with SunWork. This a.m.-noon $100. 805-543-9316 ext. for purchase. Check site for specific virtual tasting 3-hour online event teaches the basics 13. woodshumanesociety.org. Woods packages. ongoing Free. 805-239-1730. casswines.com/. SAN LUIS OBISPO of rooftop solar, electricity, and safety. Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles. COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS WITH SHOWER After completing the training, you are San Luis Obispo. WEDNESDAYS AROUND THE WORLD DINNER: THE PEOPLE After a short hiatus, the San Luis eligible to join us to install residential PORTUGAL Join as Chef Charlie embraces the Obispo Library will once again be partnering with solar systems in our community. Aug. JULY 30 – AUG. 6 NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY traditional staples of the Portuguese meal while playing 1, 9 a.m.-noon Free. 805-229-1250. local non-profit organization, Shower the People. The 2020 CENTRAL COAST SUMMER SLIM with the delightful flavors that are rooted in Portugal’s eventbrite.com. Zoom, Online, Inquire for shower trailer will be located between the library and DOWN A 12-week program. Shed rich history of exploration. Aug. 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $120. Zoom ID. parking structure. Toiletries provided. Sundays, 1-3 those extra pounds and learn which foods my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne p.m. Free. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San WOODS VIRTUAL CRITTER CAMP Woods work with your unique body. ongoing, 8 a.m.- Rd., Paso Robles, 805.239.1730. Luis Obispo. Virtual Critter Camps offer youth and families a fun 7 p.m. Call for price and schedule. 805-235-7978. FILE IMAGE COURTESY OF BOB CANEPA gratefulbodyhealthcoaching.com. Grateful Body, 850 NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY Shasta, Morro Bay. BRUNCH IN THE GARDEN Enjoy the sun with a MORRO BAY MARTIAL ARTS: SCHOOL OF delicious meal accompanied by live music in the garden TECHNIQUE A variety of adult and youth classes. gazebo every Sunday this summer. Adult flat rate Instructor has more than 35 years of experience. includes one entree, the choice of a homemade muffin or Offering Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, and biscuit with jam, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Sundays, Self-Defense classes. Mondays-Saturdays, 7 a.m.-8 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. through Aug. 30 $9-$19. 805-927- p.m. through Dec. 31 Call for details. 805-701-7397. 4200. cambriapineslodge.com/onsite. Cambria Pines charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. Shasta, Morro Bay. TAI CHI AND QI GONG: ZEN IN MOTION Small group classes with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. MUSIC Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC: SOUNDCLOUD Shasta, Morro Bay. Features recordings of the Mozart Sinfonia from the Philharmonic’s last live concert and other recordings. ongoing Free. smphilharmonic.org. Soundcloud (Santa FOOD & DRINK Maria Philharmonic), Online, Santa Maria. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY SANTA YNEZ VALLEY ZONGO ALL STARS The Point San Luis Lighthouse KALYRA: PURCHASES AND PICK-UPS Offering is proud to welcome back the Zongo All Stars to the varietals from all over the world. Tuesdays-Sundays, 12-5 2020 Summer concert series. Aug. 8, 3:30-6:30 p.m. p.m. 805-693-8864. kalyrawinery.com. Kalyra Winery, $20-$35. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 343 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. STANDING SUN: PURCHASES AND DELIVERIES Visit site for Cellar Club details and more info. SAN LUIS OBISPO SUNRISE TO SUNSET Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-691-9413. LASER SPECTACULAR: THE MUSIC OF PINK standingsunwines.com. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., FLOYD All ages welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. This The community is welcome to bid for original art in the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation’s Unit D, Buellton, 805-691-9413. show was rescheduled from April 23, original tickets (PRYAF) online auction fundraiser, which runs through Sunday, Aug. 2, at 8 p.m. Proceeds of will be honored. Aug. 1, 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, LOMPOC/VANDENBERG the auction will support both the participating artists and PRYAF’s free visual and performing 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, arts program. Bids can be made at pyraf.givesmart.com. Visit pryaf.org for more details. FLYING GOAT CELLARS: APPOINTMENT AND fremontslo.com. — C.W. PICK-UPS This winery specializes in Pinot Noir and sparkling wine. Call or check site for pick-up and MUSIC continued page 15

14 • Sun • July 30 - August 6, 2020 • www.santamariasun.com FILE PHOTO BY SARAH E. THIEN bring their energetic sax-driven sound directly to your home. Streaming live from the City of Atascadero Council Chamber. Aug. 1, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-704-5116. visitatascadero.com/ events. Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, 6907 A El Camino Real, Atascadero. SATURDAY IN THE PARK: VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES Concerts will be available to stream Winning for free. Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Free admission. visitatascadero.com. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, 461-5000. SONGWRITERS AT PLAY Different acts every weekend. Fridays-Sundays, 15 1 p.m. Free. 805- 226-8881. sculpterra.com. Sculpterra Winery, Images 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles. WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS: VIRTUAL MUSIC SERIES Follow the venue’s Facebook page for a virtual series of music, wine tasting, The entry and education. Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free. facebook.com/ vinaroblesamphitheatre/. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso period for our Robles, 805-286-3680. th NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY 25 Annual LIVE MUSIC AND GOURMET PIZZA FRIDAYS Enjoy an evening BE KIND, UNWIND outdoors filled with gourmet pizza and Unwind Studio in Santa Maria premiered its online Yoga live music every Friday. Dig into your Photography 101 Workshop Series on July 28, which will continue own personal wood-fired pizza, garden every Tuesday evening through Aug. 18, from 7 to 8 p.m. or pasta salad, and a non-alcoholic Instructor Vicki Forman will guide participants through beverage for a flat rate or just order Contest & basic standing yoga postures and various meditation a personal pizza on the side. Fridays, and alignment techniques. The studio is also currently 5-7:30 p.m. through Nov. 20 $10-$15. offering 30 days of unlimited classes for $40. Visit 805-927-4200. cambriapineslodge. com/onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, Exhibition unwindsantamaria.com for more info. — C.W. 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. Kathleen Gerber, 2019 VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR: LIVE MUSIC BY RACHEL SANTA CRUZ begins on MUSIC from page 14 Live music streamed every Wednesday NORTH SLO COUNTY from the Schooners Deck. Tune into our virtual happy to hear some great music and watch the sunset. THE JUMP JAX: ATASCADERO SUMMER IN THE August 20 Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, PARK CONCERT SERIES Join The Jump Jax as they Cayucos, 805-995-3883, schoonerscayucos.com. m Entries are due by Can I crash 5pm September 7 on your couch for awhile? Adoptable Pets of the Week Ask us about our Capitan CATEGORIES: Foster Program Age: 1 years, ANIMALS FOSTER • SPONSOR • VOLUNTEER • DONATE 5 months Anyone can help! Breed: Siberian ARCHITECTURE Husky Mimi has been through a lot FLORA after a car hit her in Nipomo, and Sex: Male we decided to rescue this sweet Weight: 62 lbs. Dylan Kyle, 2019 dog two years ago. First she had LAND/SEASCAPES two oral surgeries to fi x shattered teeth, then orthopedic surgery to PEOPLE fi x her broken leg and remove mammary tumors, which turned Thor TRAVEL out to be cancer. After two years of detailed and expensive tests Age: 5 years every 3 months to watch for the Breed: Bull YOUTH return of the cancer, we are now extremely happy that she is most Terrier OPEN likely cancer free. Next up was Sex: Male hip surgery last October with a Mimi very long and hard rehabilitation Weight: 61 lbs in Santa Barbara twice a week, still ongoing. What’s next? Unfortunately, two days ago we were given the news that Mimi has an exposed pulp molar that needs to be addressed by a canine dental specialist immediately. At this time All animals are health checked, spayed/neutered, Winning Images will be we are asking for donations to once again help Mimi in her time of need. Mimi vaccinated and microchipped. has been through a lot, but remains a sweet dog with many many years left to play and run. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to Mimi, published on Oct. 1 please mail to P.O. Box 2952, Orcutt, CA 93457 or through Paypal on our website listed below.

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BOOKS With both fictional Arts Briefs characters and real figures (including County Office of Arts Capt. Edward H. Watson, who and Culture announces new navigated the ill-fated 16 video series, 805 Inspires squadron) inhabiting the novel, Ray and IMAGE COURTESY OF SARAH YORK RUBIN Vannier’s goal with Dead Reckoning was to imagine the mindsets of the sailors aboard each ship before and during the tragedy, while maintaining historical accuracy. “We wanted to take the framework of what The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture is was known [about the collaborating with local museums and other institutions to Honda Point disaster] produce 805 Inspires, a new video series to highlight the and build a story region’s cultural and educational assets. The series includes a around it that painted variety of 15-minute video segments available online at sbac. a picture of what life ca.gov/805inspires. The videos will also periodically air on was like for the men TVSB’s local public access channels. on these boats— 805 Inspires was first proposed by Steven Windhager, especially the men executive director of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, as an down below who paid KEEP IT REAL: “We read every nonfiction book available on our opportunity for local organizations to produce informative and the highest price for subject during the writing process,” Dead Reckoning co-author interactive content that individuals and families can enjoy from decisions made way Therese Vannier said of researching the Honda Point disaster. the comfort of their own homes. above their pay grade,” “It was important for us to keep the moments leading up to the “During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, my Ray said. incident as accurate as possible—down to the minute.” colleagues and I were seeking a way to continue to give back to “We read every our community and bring a bit of our missions into everyone’s nonfiction book home,” Windhager said in a press release. “We thought available on our sharing an activity that could be undertaken as a family would subject during the be a great way to start.” writing process,” Erik Davis, executive director of TVSB, will host the series, Vannier added. “It which will include segments from the Guadalupe Cultural Arts was important for us and Education Center, Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, NEW NOVEL: Dead Reckoning centers on the Honda Point disaster of 1923, when seven U.S. Navy to keep the moments Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, Blue Sky Center, Santa ships ran aground at Honda Point near Lompoc, ending the lives of 23 sailors. leading up to the Maria Valley Discovery Museum, and several other participating incident as accurate as organizations. possible—down to the 805 Inspires is funded in part by a grant made possible through the COVID-19 Joint Response Grants Committee, a minute.” partnership between the Santa Barbara Foundation, United Court proceedings Far from the shallow and documentaries Way of Santa Barbara County, and Hutton Parker Foundation. “I see this project as a love letter from our cultural Local novelists reimagine events leading up on the Honda Point institutions to the community,” Sarah York Rubin, executive disaster were also director of the County Office of Arts and Culture, said in the to the 1923 Honda Point disaster off the coast among the duo’s release. “Despite tremendous hardship, they continue to serve.” resources during near Lompoc their research. Aside from accurately Wildling Museum launches BY CALEB WISEBLOOD depicting the event t all started with a tasty burger,” Therese Vannier, co-author itself, getting the its first public art project, “ of upcoming historical novel Dead Reckoning, revealed before little things right was Iamending—“tastiest burger on the planet.” equally crucial— Nature Takes the Wheel Vannier’s inaugural dining experience at 1920s slang, popular PHOTO COURTESY OF DEREK GLAS Point break the Jalama Beach Grill coincided with her Dead Reckoning is set fashion, music, introduction to a tragic piece of local history. to be released on Sept. 8, food, etc. “We sat at the indoor dining area of the Jalama the 97th anniversary of “We’re like sponges, UNFORGETTABLE: “Once you know about it, it’s hard to Beach Store while we waited for our food, and I the Honda Point disaster. we can’t get enough forget. It’s such a dramatic event,” Dead Reckoning co-author couldn’t stop looking at the walls,” Vannier said. The book will be available juicy details,” Vannier Michael Corbin Ray said of the Honda Point disaster. “It’s kind “They’re plastered with photographs, nautical to order through Amazon said of her and Ray, of haunted us as a story idea for years. It really was Therese charts, and newspaper clippings with headlines and other outlets. who met each other pushing that she wanted to write this one. I’m glad she did.” of the Honda Point disaster.” years ago while both On Sept. 8, 1923, seven U.S. Navy ships ran working for the SLO aground at Honda Point (known for its treacherous rocky outcroppings), Tribune. “For Dead Reckoning, we wanted to know every detail of the ending the lives of 23 sailors. time and place.” “That was the first time I remember hearing about the tragedy,” After the research process, the duo hammered out the novel’s plot and Thanks to a grant from the Buellton Arts and Culture Vannier said. “I remember thinking to myself, ‘How did this happen? story structure before Ray took a stab at the first draft, he said. The next Committee, the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is initiating Who was responsible? What was the rescue effort like? What was the step was editing and reshaping the story together with subsequent drafts. its first public art project, titled Nature Takes the Wheel. weather like that night?’ I needed to know more. “Therese will suggest changes, and I’ll resist,” Ray said, “and Headed by art therapist Stacey Thompson, the project is open “After I got home, I kept thinking about the disaster,” she continued. eventually I’ll realize she’s right.” to all community members who wish to paint and embellish “I kept thinking that someday I wanted to write a story about it.” “It’s typical for people to collaborate on screenplays, books not so used hubcaps into nature-inspired artworks. Her frequent writing partner Michael Corbin Ray, also a Central much,” Vannier added. “This just works for us. Working with Mike Participants are asked to email [email protected] Coast local, had not heard of the Lompoc tragedy prior to Vannier’s makes it a fun process—a shareable experience, sort of like a writing to arrange to pick up a primed hubcap ready for them to paint. pitch for their next novel. In 2013, the duo released their first book, room.” Completed projects must be submitted by Thursday, Aug. 20, The Long Way, a historical fantasy centered on the Opium Wars in 19th “We figure the story is done when we’re both sick of it,” Ray said. “But at 5 p.m. Call (805) 686-8315 or visit wildlingmuseum.org for century China. Both authors currently reside in Solvang. I don’t think we ever got sick of this one. We’re really happy with the way more details. m “Once you know about it, it’s hard to forget. It’s such a dramatic it came out.” m event,” Ray said of the Honda Point disaster. “It’s kind of haunted us as Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood. Send a story idea for years. It really was Therese pushing that she wanted to Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood loves hearing from local authors at information to [email protected]. write this one. I’m glad she did.” [email protected].

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VIRTUAL CONCERT: Pop singer-songwriter Maeve Steele will perform on Thursday, July 30, at 11 a.m., to benefit the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, as part of her Coastline Livestream Series. Walk through a beautiful BY CALEB WISEBLOOD everyone was like, ‘Oh this is perfect, you can garden while nearly 1,000 live ’m thinking a Britney Spears cover, cuz why just write songs all day, you’re gonna have so butterflies flutter freely around “ not?” said singer-songwriter Maeve Steele, much creative output.’ And I was really frustrated Iin response to whether or not the set lists of because I didn’t want to write anything,” she said. you. The exhibit features a her upcoming virtual concerts will be exclusive to “I was so annoyed at myself.” her own material. She said she felt much better once she accepted dazzling variety of butterflies, Among a few potential surprise selections, that staying home doesn’t necessarily signal an Steele will be performing songs from her new obligatory creative breakthrough. from local favorites to exotic EP, Barefoot—set to be released on Friday, July The debut of Barefoot marks her first full- 31—during her Coastline Livestream Series on length project. One thread that ties the songs tropical varieties. Learn about Facebook. While each concert is free to view, 100 together is a theme of finding happiness through the life cycle and behavior of percent of donations collected will go to support independence—a feeling she embraced when different hunger relief organizations located venturing out to live on her own in LA. these spectacular invertebrates along California’s coastline. “I wrote these songs last summer when I was in “It’s a virtual tip jar basically. I didn’t want LA, I was kind of testing out living here for a few while observing them up close. to put a financial burden on anyone, especially months before actually moving last month,” Steele while everyone’s home quarantining,” Steele said. said. “I just felt a sense of freedom and openness, “I didn’t want to stop anyone from having access and kind of just, happy. Which sounds so corny, to some entertainment.” but I think that’s part of growing up—learning Described in press materials as a pop-noir what makes you happy. It was definitely that songstress, Steele has been involved with music in sentiment that inspired the EP.” m some form or another nearly her whole life.

“I started playing violin when I was 3. Then when I was 10 or 11, I started teaching myself Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wants to hear your cover guitar,” she said. “I grew up in a really song requests at [email protected]. musical household. My parents always stressed that music was a crucial part of our education.” Having grown up in the San Francisco Bay Area and currently residing in Los Angeles, Steele’s familiarity with the Central Coast is mostly through road trips to visit family and friends back home. “That drive up and down the coast is very familiar to me,” said Steele, who will perform on Thursday, July 30, at 11 a.m., to benefit the Foodbank of Santa Reservations required via sbnature.org/tickets. Barbara County. “I feel like hunger is something that is affecting so many people, but it’s kind of overlooked,” Steele said. “We’re in this time in history when so many people are facing economic hardship. People are kind of redefining their sense of normal. “Kids don’t have access to school lunches; a few dollars can directly go to a kid’s meal,” she added about why she decided to use her new EP tour to benefit hunger relief programs. Steele wrote all four songs on Barefoot PRESENTED BY: Schipper Construction, before the end of 2019 and admits she FOODBANK FUNDRAISER: “It’s a virtual tip jar basically. I didn’t want Santa Barbara Independent, Voice Magazine, El Latino, didn’t feel like writing much of anything to put a financial burden on anyone, especially while everyone’s home Noozhawk, Santa Maria Sun, and Ventura County Reporter. new during the course of quarantine, quarantining,” Maeve Steele said of her new virtual tour. Although despite the expectations of others. admission to view the concerts is free, 100 percent of donations will “When it [quarantine] first started, benefit different hunger relief organizations.

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After saving Sarah from booe is fl owing, where Well-eplored in director Harold amis’ an unplanned speech, he struts around the he starts his day with 1993 comedy classic roundhog ay, this new dance fl oor saving grandpa from passing out cocktails in the pool, and time-loop fi lm puts Samberg in the Bill Murray on the fl oor with a well-timed chair move and where the most effort role of a misfi t forced to live the same day over peacocks his way around with cocktail always reuired is avoiding his and over again. The difference is Nyles’ time in hand. Samberg is simply hilarious, giving off vapid girlfriend, Misty loop can, and does, trap others inside. It starts a blend of cool-guy dork that doesn’t come off (Meredith Hagner), when Nyles gets up and stands as grating. Milioti shows some staying out of the hair in for Sarah, saving her from STUCK ON YOU: Sara r o a Ne A Saerg are a me oop ALM SRINS real comedic talent here too—her of the bride’s parents, the embarrassment of giving a deadpan epression and scathing Howard (Peter Gallagher) ogeer fore o repea e ame a oer a oer e e ome a r maid-of-honor speech about her a rae R retorts keep up with Samberg’s and Pia (Jacueline reeg o H. sister, Tala (Camila Mendes) and a or Aa Full ice uirky character. From utterly Obradors), and avoiding a or e new brother-in-law, Abe (Tyler Matinee unbelievable to panic to, “Eh, let’s archenemy, oy, who we learn in backstory also Instead of going after Nyles, he can spend his ere og ulu Hoechlin). Nyles says all the right ust have fun with this” the two got sucked into Nyles’ time loop. While not as eternity with his wife and children. Maybe it’s things and saves the day for Sarah, make the most of their same-day poignant as roundhog ay, there are plenty of bittersweet that he won’t get to walk his daughter and over the course of the night adventure. Soon enough, feelings start stepping laugh-out-loud moments, and until the theaters down the aisle or see his kids graduate from Nyles woos Sarah into falling for him. Things go in the way of their friendship though, and when reopen, this is as good as we’re likely to get. school, but if he gets to spend his time with them sideways, however, when bow-toting stalker oy Sarah fi nds out that Nyles has been less than It’s a storyline that can easily get repetitive, in eternal bliss, perhaps letting go of his anger is a (J.. Simmons) shows up and starts fi ring arrows totally truthful, she fi nds a way to escape him but here it stays pretty fun. Nyles is resigned bigger and better choice. It’s sweet and funny, and into Nyles. As he makes his escape, Sarah follows every day. I laughed a lot during this fl ick, and to staying in the loop, but Sarah refuses to ust when we’re all feeling like we’re living in a bit of a Nyles into a cave despite his protestations, and the while the idea may be recycled, I enoyed the ride accept her fate stuck in the same day. Once the roundhog ay situation through uarantine, it’s net morning she awakens to her sister’s wedding these two take us on. two part company, she delves into every possible a solid fi lm to spend your time with. ❍ day again. What follows is Sarah’s desperate Like roundhog ay, both Nyles and Sarah way to get out of the same day—even if it means attempt to break the loop, something Nyles has have some maturing and growing to do, but their facing the totally unknown on the other side. oy ew imes enior taff Writer len tarey and obviously given up on after years of attempts. big difference is Sarah is willing to change while is a delightful addition to the cast of characters, freelancer Anna tarey write un creen. len Nyles spends each repeated day drinking and Nyles seems resigned to ride out eternity getting and while he is fi rst spiteful over his fate, he comiles streaming listings. Comment at gstarey@ perfecting his nihilist swagger. Literally nothing drunk and having fun with his power over his soon learns that the life he has really isn’t so bad. newtimesslo.com.

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NATURES KEEER: Jeremy Rose’s honey is the bee’s knees, but he’s also passionate about breeding naturally mite-resistant The last time I was PHOTO BY BETH GIUFFRE queen bees. at the Atascadero farmers’ market, I bought a handful of honey sticks for my kids (the perfect sweet snack) and a ar of pure, unfi ltered, unheated wildfl ower honey for my tea, baking, and smoothies. It’s a dark, deep, amber color, and ose told me that it’s one of his favorite batches that he saved from a few years ago. Bees an Roses Honey, he said, has good years, like wine has good vintages, and fl avors vary from ranch to Beeeeer eremy ose of CBC gets raw on honey the bee bi ranch, from SLO to See Canyon to Arroyo Grande and the fate of his winged essential worers and Creston. CBC promotes the health and well- being of honeybees by using natural management BY BET IUFFRE The bees are going to be O, ose said. methods. No heating. No processing or adding eremy ose’s fascination with bees began as a Although the Varroa mite is still a problem, and water or corn syrup. fourth grader. As his classmates ran in fear and pesticide use still plagues the industry, ose said “Last year was a really good sage honey harvest, his teacher herded the children indoors to avoid he’s doing his part to care for his winged friends. and then this year we didn’t get hardly any sage,” Case in point: His company began breeding bee stings, ose took pause, felt the impressiveness he said, adding that “eperiencing the differences” of the insect energy, and wanted to learn more. and selling mite-resistant ueen bees in 011. is probably his favorite thing about beekeeping. When he witnessed a beekeeper smoke a “I kind of got into this to make a naturally When ose is beekeeping in South SLO swarm of bees out of an attic, his childhood resistant honeybee that can survive the mites,” County, he only wears the yellow veil. He curiosity was piued again. How did he move so ose said said there’s no need for him to wear the full many bees with ust a little smoke? ose wanted He’s been working on this proect since he beekeeping suit he wears for the classes he teaches to be a bee whisperer too. started CBC. To breed healthy bees he doesn’t at Cal Poly with local beekeeper Patrick Fraier. ose, who now owns and buy his ueen bees from the Bees sense fear, and he has no fear of bees. Just a operates the California Bee usual Hawaiian ueen bee calm appreciation for the insect that sustains life Company (CBC) on the Te golen ticet producers or other places. on Earth. Find California Bee Company’s delicious, raw, “I produce my own ueen “I’m gentle with them, and they’re gentle with Central Coast, grew up in unprocessed honey at local farmers’ markets, bees locally,” he said. “So me,” he said. URE UNFILTERED: California Bee Company honey is local, Aromas and planned to go including in Santa Maria and Orcutt. Talk to I can actually select the It’s not easy to catch up with ose. He moves pure, unheated, unfi ltered honey love. Check out the deep into computer programming beekeeper Jeremy Rose about providing locally healthiest hives in our area.” color in this expert batch of wildfl ower honey. while in college at Cal Poly. adapted queen bees, live bee colonies, and his bees at night. When I chatted with him, he Which means ose is That was when the world beehive rentals for crop pollination by calling (805) was driving back from an artichoke bloom in was worried about the 540-4502. Online, visit californiabeecompany. essentially improving the Manteca, as traveling to set his bee boes in new sign on the grade, his 3-year-old son says, “Watch apocalyptic bee population com and @pursuingpurefl avor on Instagram. locally adapted strength of locations is one of his favorite things. He said out for bears” He’s probably the only kid around declines. At the time, bees. when they settle in, they do a little dance from who’s actually seen one. ose said he suspected The world may have fl o w e r t o fl o w er. I had fun talking with ose about the power of colony collapse was the result of a combination moved on to other disaster scenarios, but ose “They smell good, and when they look healthy honey. It’s hygroscopic and antibacterial as a scar of environmental threats, particularly the has never stopped caring about bees. In college, it’s such an amaing thing. An individual bee deterrent and natural burn cream. What I like infestation of the parasitic Varroa mite (aka, he decided bees were more worthy of his time can’t do anything,” he said, “but if you get 40,000 most of all about honey is that it’s an antioidant. Varroa destructor, I kid you not) and the than computers. He took a beekeeping class with of them ... I ust love that.” ose will tell you that you can fi nd luscious bits pesticides used in farming. Cal Poly Horticulture and Crop Sciences lecturer He was nervous about a black bear coming of unprocessed pollen in the CBC ars, and if you According to an article in Business nsider, the Scott Jeffreys and was hooked. Jeffreys became for his hives—one bear can completely destroy a didn’t know already, those are the golden goods .S. Environmental Protection Agency banned ose’s mentor, and the pupil left Cal Poly with a hive in a few bites. This is the time of year when that keep away fl are-ups of hay fever allergies. a doen neurotoic neonicotinoids that were fruit science degree. the bears come along after the grass dries up, and ose got into the bee bi at arguably one of the linked to bee deaths. However, there are still 4 After graduation, ose co-founded CBC in they are hungry for something sweet and gooey. most precarious times for bees, and his passion neonicotinoid-based products sprayed on fi elds Santa Maria with his buddy Daniel Nelson in “We haven’t had it yet this year,” he said. “But for sustaining the bee population is probably and orchards on a regular basis, according to the 005. you never know.” one of the most important actions a person can same article. Nelson has since moved on. But ose’s wife, ose spotted a bear early in July and had to take. I, for one, am glad ose chose bees over Personally I’ve been worried about the bees Virginia, who he met in college, and their four drive to each of his hives to check on them. Bears computers. ❍ since that documentary on mysterious colony children—ages 3 to 11—help with the current have been spotted in Poo and Arroyo Grande collapse: anishing of the Bees in 009. Are the honey and bee operations. 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