Justin Rivera headlines comedy and magic show in Paso Robles
Misfit Live Comedy presents An Evening of Comedy and Magic at D’Anbino’s Wine Tasting Room in Paso Robles on Friday, March 13, from 8 to 10 p.m. Comedian and magician Justin Rivera, as seen on Comedy Central stand-up specials and NBC’s America’s Got Talent, will headline the show, which also features Bob Fernandez and Trent…
Dottie’s organic lavender-infused caramels
I met Patty Brown, the owner of Dottie’s Sweet Delights at the Inspired Home and Gourmet Expo, in between rounds of the recent Chef Showdown. She had all her samples out, and my fav was her lavender-infused sea salted honey caramels. Wrapped in colorful foil, the buttery, smooth caramels sweetly sink into your mouth and…
The Invisible Man breathes new life into an old monster
THE INVISIBLE MAN What’s it rated? RWhat’s it worth, Anna? MatineeWhat’s it worth, Glen? MatineeWhere’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10 Writer-director Leigh Whannell (Insidious 3, Upgrade) helms this new iteration of the H.G. Wells 1897 horror novel about a brilliant but disturbed scientist who develops a technique to render himself invisible. In…
SLO County Wine History Project presents two new documentaries
Two new documentaries, both co-produced by the Wine History Project of SLO County and Partners2Media, are scheduled to screen at local venues this month. In partnership with the SLO International Film Festival, the premiere screening of 91 Harvests takes place at the Fremont Theater on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. This documentary examines four…
P-stained
Mystery solved, everybody! It was just savior of the common citizen Kevin P. Rice, an über-conservative goddamn American hero, who used satire (and racism, sexism, and bigotry) to raise awareness of the evils of racism, sexism, bigotry, and bullying … by … wait for it … being a bully himself! Ta-da! For his next trick,…
Bingeable: Don’t F**K with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer
When? 2019 What’s it rated? TV-MA Where’s it available? Netflix Everyone loves true crime. Just admit it, you love it. Or at least you don’t hate it. Sure, it can be gruesome and voyeuristic, but deep down I think everyone loves a good mystery that needs solving. In Don’t F**k With Cats, you get to…
Cuesta College hosts author talk with Lili Sinclaire
Central Coast-based author Lili Sinclaire will discuss her latest book, The Fork Trail Guide, during an author talk event at Cuesta College on Saturday, March 7, from 2 to 3 p.m. Admission to the event is $10 and includes a paperback copy of the lifestyle book, which focuses on mindfulness and making the right decisions…
Sound off
New Times readers took to Facebook to share their thoughts on our Feb. 27 cover story, “Feet on the ground: Sanders, Warren supporters mobilize local Democratic voters ahead of the March 3 primary election.”
Film Listings, 3/5/20 – 3/12/20
All theater listings are as of Friday, March 6. BAD BOYS FOR LIFE What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Park, Stadium 10 Pick Detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) team up one more time in this third installment of the popular Jerry Bruckheimer-produced action spectacle, this…
New Times Staff Writer Karen Garcia makes trek to LA to see her nephew
There’s something extraordinary about being an aunt to a 5-year-old, but I’ve learned it’s even more special if you live exactly 200 miles away from one another. For the better part of my auntie-hood, I’ve lived in San Luis Obispo while my nephew Miles Sanchez is growing up in Torrance—in Los Angeles County. Although 200…
Arnold, Peschong take leads in North County supervisor races
The San Luis Obispo County Republican Party’s Atascadero headquarters was abuzz at 9:30 p.m. on March 3, as a packed room—decked out with American flags, Trump 2020 gear, and a life-sized cardboard cutout of Donald and Melania Trump—readied for an update on the day’s election results. The latest tallies gave them reason to celebrate. As…
The Enjoy SLO Chef Showdown challenged some of Central Coast’s best to make miracles from hellish anti-food items
Best of the best The Enjoy SLO Chef Showdown took place Feb. 23 at the Paso Robles Event Center. Hundreds of foodies flocked to the event center to witness the face-off between chefs James King of Somerset Grill in Pismo Beach, Julien Asseo of Les Petites Canailles in Paso Robles, Libry Darusman of Thomas Hill…
It’s time to change the world
During the fight for suffrage in the United States at the turn of the 20th century, Susan B. Anthony proclaimed that “organize, agitate, educate, must be our war cry!” The same mantra continues to ring true nearly a century later as the struggle for women’s equality carries on. The month of March is Women’s History…
Building up: SLO approves 75 units of downtown housing, overruling complaints about proximity to historic homes
A four-story, 5,241-square-foot development approved in downtown San Luis Obispo on Feb. 26 is wedged between three historic houses. The Pollard House, which dates back to 1876, is on one side; the Victorian-style Jack House and Gardens is on the other side; and the 140-year-old Norcross House is across the street. The project, slated to…
The government needs to do more for small organic farms
As a student studying social justice within the systems of agriculture, I wish to add to the Flavor piece “Think of the farmer” (Feb. 27). The author, Beth Giuffre, sheds light on the challenges small-scale farmers are facing in this current day and age in agriculture and does a great job of highlighting the economic…
SLO County school districts work to lower rates of suspensions and chronic absenteeism
With the state’s data on school and student performance in 2019 officially available to the public, several school districts in SLO County are working to address high rates of suspensions and absenteeism. Kids who aren’t in school aren’t learning, according to Joseph Williams, director of student services at the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District.…
Trump’s response to coronavirus is propaganda
Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic indicates his incompetence. His lack of concern for the health and safety of Americans is startling. The president lacks normal human feelings such as empathy or concern for others. His response to this threat has been focused primarily on propaganda. Trump’s goal has been to create the illusion that…
Oceano’s fire tax narrowly failing
Oceano’s Measure A-20, a parcel tax that would have maintained its end of the Five Cities Fire Authority agreement, had lots of support from voters but, so far, not enough to meet the needed two-thirds majority for it to pass. On March 1, two days before the election, the Oceano 911 Committee for Measure A-20…
Donating to a shady PAC is unAmerican
Al Fonzi has written yet another pointless screed excoriating Ellen Beraud’s “no” vote on an ugly statue (“Beraud’s vote,” Feb. 27), but has yet to address his monetary support of the shady PAC supporting Debbie Arnold. The PAC’s vicious and misleading hit-piece mailers sent to district voters represent the dirtiest, sneakiest sort of politics, something…
State school bond shrouded by confusion unlikely to pass
Chances are looking bleak for a California school bond that would allow the state to funnel $15 billion into public school and college facilities improvement projects, and many Central Coast educators aren’t surprised. They’re blaming, at least partially, a confusing name—Proposition 13—for the lack of support. “Nobody wants to be called Prop. 13,” said Maggie…
An ‘obfuscation of facts’
Al Fonzi’s most recent column (“Beraud’s vote,” Feb. 27) is clearly a response to Shane Eaton’s Feb. 13 letter (“The real story about Ellen Beraud’s vets memorial vote”) exposing Mr. Fonzi as a political operative who uses political action committees to spread misinformation, dirty tricks, half-truths, and possibly outright lies to influence our community. Hopefully…
Korsgaden and Hill neck and neck for District 3 supervisor
It may take days, or even weeks, to determine the winner in the 3rd District SLO County supervisor race. As of 11:15 p.m. on March 3, challenger candidate Stacy Korsgaden held a narrow 304-vote lead over incumbent Supervisor Adam Hill, with 13,618 votes counted. Thousands more are still to be counted in the coming days,…
Why I voted for Bernie Sanders!
I have waited my whole life for someone like Bernie Sanders to run for president. A good person who has spent his life fighting for justice. Economic justice. Racial justice. Educational justice. Environmental justice. Bernie speaks clearly to me on all our major issues. Healthcare is a human right; Medicare for all is our best…
District 17 State Senate seat down to Laird, Nohrden
Unofficial election results across San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties—state Senate District 17—show Democratic candidate John Laird and Republican candidate Vicki Nohrden will now face off in November for the seat. Laird told New Times that he didn’t have a party to watch the election results trickle in on March 3…
Honest study of Highway 227 traffic needed
For the last few years, traffic on Highway 227 from Price Canyon north has gotten steadily worse. A recent plan to install three or four roundabouts on 227 was recently and overwhelmingly shot down by the public. Data used to determine that roundabouts costing more than $7.2 million each were the only solution was found…
Earthquake drill gone wrong causes confusion at SLO High
Teachers, staff, and students at SLO High School had a chaotic morning on Feb. 28 when what was supposed to be a standard earthquake drill turned into a lockdown that students thought was a real emergency. In an email sent to SLO High School families at about 9 a.m. on Feb. 28, administrators informed parents…
Trumping pumping
When last I discussed bad ideas for solving California’s water problems in this space (“Don’t go in the tunnel,” Dec. 12), we covered everything wrong with the Delta Tunnel proposal and why SLO County’s supervisors should not pony up $2.5 million to be a part of it. On Feb. 19, Donald Trump came to Bakersfield…
New Times seeks hospital bills for health journalism project
Have a bill from a recent hospital visit and want to contribute to our journalism? New Times is asking for help investigating the cost of medical care at San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara county hospitals. If you have a hospital bill and would like to share your experience with out-of-pocket costs and insurance coverage,…
Savor the flavor
Are you obsessed with cake baking shows? You may want to see Adam Montiel vs Jeremy West, aka The Cork Dorks from 92.5 The Krush, for The Cork Dorks Throwdown: Cake Masters, a free event March 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Idlers Home, 122 Cross St., SLO. Audience members will enjoy complimentary bites and…
Correction
Last week’s cover story (“Feet on the ground,” Feb. 27) misstated the results of the 2016 California Democratic presidential primary. Hillary Clinton won the state by 8 percent, but Bernie Sanders won San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties by 6 percent. Δ
Spring Arts Annual 2020
Will March showers bring April flowers? I have no idea, and it’s been dry, dry, dry so far this year. My fingers are crossed! But spring is still coming and so are all the events and artsy-type things that come with it. Fun in the sun, inspired exhibits, music in parks, and entertainment onstage. Calendar…
Seasonal eats
Meanwhile on the other side of town, SLO Provisions and ARTS Obispo are holding their March Art After Dark reception featuring the paintings of Drew Davis on March 6 from 6 to 9 p.m., at SLO Provisions, 1255 Monterey St., SLO. SLO Provisions will we sampling some tasty treats and will feature wine by the…
Cal Poly researchers believe AI could help improve news coverage of state government
What if artificial intelligence could report the news, or at least help journalists report the news? Cal Poly Computer Science Professor Foaad Khosmood is investigating that very question as the lead researcher on a new project at the Cal Poly Institute for Advanced Technology and Public Policy to “develop an artificial intelligence system that will…
Local teen artists participate in Youth Art After Dark to highlight healthy relationships and bring awareness to youth dating violence
See for yourself Youth Art After Dark, a collaboration between RISE SLO, Stand Strong, and high school students, takes place on Friday, March 6, at The Sock Drawer, located at 852 Higuera St., SLO, between 6 and 9 p.m. RISE SLO and Stand Strong offer services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child…
Jamestown Revival brings Southern country, Americana, and Western rock to BarrelHouse Brewing on March 7
Jamestown Revival’s new album San Isabel is just as sparse, breathtaking, and starkly beautiful as the place it was recorded—a remote cabin in central Colorado with a mountainous view of the San Isabel National Forest. “We were out there probably 17 days. Everything just slows down,” co-frontman Zach Chance explained in press materials. “We’d go…
Local photographer opens Cambria gallery to promote Central Coast artists with a new group show every season
New gallery The Cambria Gallery of Art, recently opened by Roger Cantrell, is located at 1561 Main St., Cambria, open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Winter Show is on display through the end of March. There’s a new gallery in town. The Cambria Gallery of Art, situated off of Main…
Wine time
Tasting Italy via Paso is the theme for the Goddess of Wine’s latest wine tasting at Fossil Wine Bar, 5992 Entrada Ave., Atascadero, March 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets, $40 ($35 WC) at eventbrite.com, include an evening of tasty Italian and Italian-style wines and fresh-baked Italian breads from JDBakes. Δ Flavor writer Beth…
Spring Arts 2020
Will March showers bring April flowers? I have no idea, and it’s been dry, dry, dry so far this year. My fingers are crossed! But spring is still coming and so are all the events and artsy-type things that come with it. Fun in the sun, inspired exhibits, music in parks, and entertainment onstage. Calendar…
