A boil water order that was issued because of bacterial contamination has been lifted this afternoon for Arroyo Grande Oceano and the San Miguelito Mutual Water Company San Luis Obispo County Public Works told KCBX these areas have switched to an uncontaminated water source the boil water order is still in effect for Pismo Beach and Avila which are still connected to the contaminated Lopez Water Distribution system Nola Engelskirger with Public Works said the California State Water Resources Control Board started looking into the cause on-site today “They will also be inspecting the integrity of our infrastructure to make sure that our storage facilities are properly maintained," Engelskirger said It is still unclear how the water system was contaminated Pismo and Avila residents are asked to keep boiling water for at least one minute– or to use bottled water– for drinking The county first issued the order Wednesday after routine tests of the Lopez Lake distribution system first detected E then on a second round of tests found coliform bacteria— not E the Lopez water system tested negative for the bacteria The department said the boil water notice for remaining areas could be lifted as early as Saturday if this trend continues this is the first time a boil water notice has been triggered for the Lopez Lake distribution system Coliform bacteria can enter water systems through leaks according to the Environmental Protection Agency Drinking contaminated water can cause vomiting diarrhea and other symptoms within two to four days County officials urge people with severe symptoms to seek medical care The County will post updates at readyslo.org/wea Such complaints of designed impotency are not uncommon from members of the state’s Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission the commission is to function as an oversight board for issues related to California State Parks and off-highway vehicle recreation because State Parks manages nine State Vehicular Recreation Areas and administers gasoline-tax-funded grants to assist with sustainable the commission serves little more than a receiving body that meets quarterly to accept what State Parks chooses to offer and to accept input from the public be it in written form or in comments limited to three minutes But its nine members are afforded microphones, and their meetings become part of the public record, preserved on video. And because they are appointed—either by the governor or the state legislature—the commissioners are granted a certain ambassador status which provides them a modest platform to speak on broad issues related to access So when the commission met in West Sacramento on April 2, after it had received information that demonstrates State Parks’s broad mismanagement of Oceano Dunes one might think the commissioners would leverage the modest pulpit they have to press State Parks for answers the commission allowed its focus to be diverted to the topic of cordiality In comments submitted to the commission for its meeting former commissioner Ted Cabral stated that “due to the personal nature” of “advocacy messaging” regarding Oceano Dunes “several women in leadership roles within California State Parks have shared concerns about their safety and well-being.” He then stressed the importance of “civil discourse…that prioritizes mutual respect and productive collaboration,” and asked the commission to reaffirm such goals The commissioners of course obliged because who would argue against something so laudable particularly when “several women…shared concerns…about their safety and well-being?” Those in attendance joined in sincerely concurring three minutes at a time The net effect at the meeting was the raising of a false flag such that all news related to the park was broad brushed into a nebulous general accusation of misogynistic-tinged hostility towards public employees This left unexamined a scathing critique of State Parks executives that is supported by public records and witness accounts State Parks officials were not pressed as to why a significant legal victory over the California Coastal Commission was achieved by enthusiasts of the Oceano Dunes and not State Parks So whether intentional or not, Cabral’s appeal for civil discourse, freighted with allegation, served to prevent what should have been an open, public discussion regarding demonstrable failings of State Parks representatives. It also belies his own pugilistic approach to Oceano Dunes when on the commission I have been to enough commission meetings to know that Oceano Dunes related issues have dominated the commission‘s time and attention for years And I know many of the regulars attending these meetings are torn They see what has happened at Oceano Dunes how State Parks executives needlessly capitulate to the shifting accusations of the local San Luis Obispo County air district the issues and recreation areas these folks care about—OHV safety education etc.—do not get the attention they feel is necessary to affect desired recognition and/or change every minute the commission discusses Oceano Dunes is a minute given at the expense of their own cause But successful resolution of their issues and concerns assumes these OHV stakeholders have an honest broker in State Parks with State Parks’s acquiescence and duplicity at every turn It is emblematic of a root problem: State Parks as represented by its current management in Sacramento is not a reliable partner These traits are not confined to the shifting shrinking boundaries of the OHV riding area at Oceano Dunes a reflection of its current Sacramento-based management If these traits are not confronted openly and ultimately resolved any stakeholder seeking collaboration and partnership with State Parks is undertaking a fool’s errand California State Parks contracted Harris to provide geological consulting services and serve as subject matter expert regarding geological processes Most of Harris’s work for State Parks regarded Oceano Dunes The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com.  Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. 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From the California Coastal Commission’s May 7th to 9th meeting to be held at the Oceano Hotel Thursday, May 8th, 2025.  Meeting starts at 9:00am, but Agenda Item #11a will come after: Agenda Item #11aAppeal No Appeal by David Schorr (Keep HMB Scenic) of City of Half Moon Bay decision granting permit with conditions to RGJC South LLC for a roughly 66,000 sq.ft.,102-room hotel and associated site improvements (e.g. as well as habitat restoration and bike and pedestrian paths; a lot line adjustment between the hotel parcel and adjacent auto dealership property to the north; and subdivision of a portion of the auto dealership property on the north side of Seymour Street into four residential lots all between Highway 1 and Main Street at the southern end of the City of Half Moon Bay’s downtown area Full Staff Report and Recommendation staff recommends that the Commission determine that the appeal contentions do not raise a substantial LCP conformance issue and that the Commission decline to take jurisdiction over the CDP application for the project The single motion necessary to implement this recommendation is found on page 5 below Half Moon Bay Hyatt Hotel Project Approved after 9 Years of Design Modifications; Chamber Looks Forward to Midsize Conference Rooms to Boost City’s Midweek Income; February 6 Special Half Moon Bay City Council Meeting for the Hyatt Hotel Project Appeal; January 27 After Planning Commission Votes 3-2 No, the Hyatt Hotel Project is Appealed to the Half Moon Bay City Council by the Developer; November 21 Hyatt Hotel Project Denied 3-2: LCLUP View Corridor Rules vs $1M TOT; If Appealed will Go To Half Moon Bay City Council; October 24 Half Moon Bay Planning Continues Hyatt Hotel Project after 5 Hours of Public Comment and Commisioners’ Analysis to their Next Meeting; October 10th Hyatt Hotel Funds Additional EIR Study Responding to Public Comment and New CEQA Requirements for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT); December 1 Hyatt Hotel Responds to Public Comment by Spacing Buildings ~ Pro Suggests Hotel Would “Activate Main St.” Improving City’s Outdoor Economy; August 18 Half Moon Bay Planning Gets Pushback on Hyatt Place Hotel Regarding Visual Barriers, Water Shortage and Traffic; July 28 Hyatt Hotel Design Review at HMB Architectural Advisory Committee; July 21 Planning Commission 8/9/22 Review of Hyatt Place Hotel ~ Draft Environmental Impact (EIR) Report Available for Public Comment. Deadline 9/13/22; July 20 Hyatt Place Hotel Manages View Corridor by Reducing Height and Number of Rooms; July 7 Hyatt Hotel Design Review at HMB Architectural Advisory Committee; July 21 The Half Moon Bay City Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00pm at the Ted Adcock Community Center The City Council of Half Moon Bay is the City’s governing body makes final decisions on all major City matters appoints the City Manager and City Attorney Mayor Robert Brownstone, District 1; Term ends 2026[email protected]  Vice Mayor Debbie Ruddock, District 4; Term ends 2026[email protected] Councilmember Deborah Penrose, District 5, Term ends 2026[email protected] Councilmember Patric Bo Jonsson, District 2, Term Ends 2028[email protected] Councilmember Paul Nagengast, District 3; Term Ends 2028[email protected] From the San Mateo County Planning Commission on Wednesday From the California Coastal Commission meeting on Thursday and website in this browser for the next time I comment Residents in the Five Cities area should boil their water before drinking or food preparation after bacteria was found in the drinking water distribution system according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department The boil water notice affects people in Arroyo Grande and other customers of the San Miguelito Water Company (Zone 3) County Public Works reports that routine sampling of the water found repeated positive samples showing bacteria resulting in a California State Water Resources Control Board violation People in the affected areas should use bottled water or boil their water following these instructions: officials suggest using household unscented liquid bleach following these instructions: County officials say they will alert affected residents by Reverse 911 and AlertSLO when the boil water notice is lifted Click hereto sign up for text message and email alerts through AlertSLO In a notice sent to Pismo Beach residents, officials said they expect the issue to be resolved by Sunday, May 4, or sooner. Pismo Beach City Manager Jorge Garcia also posted the following message to residents Wednesday evening on Facebook: A message from Arroyo Grande Mayor Caren Ray Russom on Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caren Ray Russom (@caren_ray_russom) According to the Lucia Mar Unified School District the following schools and all district offices are affected by the boil water notice: This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Oceano have now confirmed a revised lineup for their farewell tour after controversy surrounding the tour poster for the run led to one of the bands deciding to bow out shared his account of what happened on social media showed his submission alongside what the band had actually used for promotion and offered texts between himself and Warren in which the Oceano singer attempted to make good by offering Gallen $100 to settle the dispute Oceano's social media profiles were all wiped clean and I Declare War who were among the openers also removed mention of the tour from their social media READ MORE: 10 Greatest Deathcore Bands announced their intent to bow out of the tour sharing their discomfort over the tour admat controversy as multiple members of the band also worked as visual artists relying on the creation of art for their income While the ticketing link for the tour remained active the social media promotion was initially wiped while presumably Oceano attempted to sort out the details of the tour A new finalized lineup finds I Declare War Filth and Backbiter as part of the tour run A new tour poster with decidedly different artwork is also being used for promotion While See You Next Tuesday is no longer part of the bill, Escuela Grind has taken the vacant slot on the run. The band is also no stranger to controversy, having been the talk of social media last March when guitarist Tom Sifuentes exited the band revealing that he was being booted for speaking out over safety concerns. The band's former bus driver followed shortly thereafter with comments of "mistreatment" during her run with the group on the road before she was ultimately fired The new-look Oceano farewell tour is scheduled to launch on May 13 in Indianapolis with shows running through May 24 in Des Moines, Iowa. All the stops are listed below and ticketing information can be found at a specialty site for the tour Oceano have finalized their farewell tour plans, complete with a new opening act after one band exited following controversy over the tour's artwork.\nRead More Oceano have now confirmed a revised lineup for their farewell tour after controversy surrounding the tour poster for the run led to one of the bands deciding to bow out READ MORE: 10 Greatest Deathcore Bands While See You Next Tuesday is no longer part of the bill, Escuela Grind has taken the vacant slot on the run. The band is also no stranger to controversy, having been the talk of social media last March when guitarist Tom Sifuentes exited the band The new-look Oceano farewell tour is scheduled to launch on May 13 in Indianapolis with shows running through May 24 in Des Moines, Iowa. All the stops are listed below and ticketing information can be found at a specialty site for the tour https://t.co/67H0b04bfD pic.twitter.com/Uw6HtFzKBO (FOX26) — The California Court of Appeal in Ventura ruled that the California Coastal Commission (CCC) overstepped its authority by attempting to ban off-highway vehicle (OHV) use at Oceano Dunes The court stated that the commission's actions contradicted the "plain language" of the certified Local Coastal Plan (LCP) which reserves the power to amend the plan to the county we conclude the Commission did not have the authority to phase out OHV use by unilaterally amending the Oceano Dunes [development permit] because the LCP permits such use The LCP states that one of its goals is to “ ‘maximize public recreational opportunities’ ”— including OHV use—at Oceano Dunes.” [RELATED]Coastal Commission under fire, Congressman wants to strip power The ruling supports a previous decision by the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court on July 19 including three by Friends of Oceano Dunes and one by EcoLogic Partners Friends of Oceano Dunes argued that the CCC exceeded its authority by attempting to amend a 42-year-old permit to ban OHV recreation contrary to the LCP that allows such activities "This case addresses the limits of the CCC’s authority when it cramdowns an amendment to a 42-year-old [permit] to ban OHV recreation contrary to the governing LCP that expressly authorizes OHV riding in barren sand [Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA)]," Friends of Oceano Dunes wrote in its brief The decision ensures the continuation of OHV recreation at Oceano Dunes which a recent study found generates over $500 million in economic impact annually from visitors outside San Luis Obispo County Friends of Oceano Dunes is a nonprofit organization established in 2001 which remains committed to pursuing all legal avenues to protect beach driving and OHV recreation at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area The group represents approximately 28,000 supporting members and users of the Oceano Dunes SVRA Vocalist Adam Warren would announce that the band would be pulling out of the tour and subsequently would also be putting Oceano to rest after nearly 20 years.  Chris Gallien shared a post on Facebook accusing Warren/Ocean of stealing his artwork/design for their latest tour admat Gallien would claim that he was told his design did not make the cut but would then later see a very similar design being used for the announcement.  That Oceano tour flier that dropped yesterday was my work and I got zero credit for it just change it up a little".I was told my flier didn't make the cut and then see that my work was completely ripped off and plagiarized.With that being said I'm not working with Adam or Oceano on anything moving forward That's the last time I do anything without upfront deposits and contracts As of posting this Warren/Oceano have yet to address the claim Visitors at the Oceano Dunes Off-Highway Vehicular Recreation Area will continue to be able to ride around the area the dunes attract people from all over since it's the only coastal State Parks off-highway vehicle area in California I love it out here," Big Bear resident Gerald Phillips said Phillips has been off-roading on and off at the dunes for the last 25 years decompress and be happy for a little bit and hey people go to Disneyland all the time for the same thing," he said Phillips will continue to have his happiest place on earth the California Court of Appeals upheld a ruling stating that a 2021 California Coastal Commission decision banning OHV recreation by 2024 at the Oceano Dunes was not within the California Coastal Commission's (CCC) rights “Hopefully people will keep up the responsibility and keep cleaning up after themselves," Phillips added The decision came after the CCC's 2019 report found that driving on the Dunes “degraded dune habitats caused air quality and public health issues and made it difficult for the public to walk swim and enjoy other activities at the beach.” KSBY reached out to the CCC about the recent court ruling and said that they're "evaluating the ruling and have no further comment at this time." But for the 501-3C non-profit Friends of Oceano Dunes that first filed lawsuits against the CCC in 2023 Friends of Oceano Dunes President Jim Suty explained that in 2019 the economic impact from outsiders using the dunes generated $511 million in the county “This is a significant contribution to the local economy," Suty said this drives the taxpayer benefit that rolls down to schools and roads and you name it.” Suty also explained that the revenue generated from the statewide OHV goes back into State Parks helps maintain OHV recreation and “seeks to responsibly maintain the wildlife and habitat of project areas in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV recreation.” State Parks will continue to benefit from the revenue generated from people flocking to the dunes The economic report was conducted by Resonance Consultancy in 2019 They are a leading authority and advisor on tourism and economic development for cities Said shows will feature I Declare War and See You Next Tuesday After dropping from an upcoming tour with Attila and announcing that they would disband following ongoing social media criticism Chicago deathcore band Oceano have unveiled their final shows They will also have an as of yet unannounced final Chicago show.  UPDATE: PG&E reports the cause of the outage was a downed-wire adding that power was restored to nearly all customers within four hours UPDATE: Power has been largely restored for affected areas Around 50 customers now remain without power between Grover Beach and Oceano.— a power outage is affecting more than 5,700 customers in Oceano and Grover Beach PG&E says that their estimated restoration time is scheduled for 11:15 p.m For more information on the power outage, click here With plans in place to improve access for pedestrians looked into what’s in store for the community of Oceano “Pier Avenue is one of the top requested streets in the South County area for improvements,” said Jake Hudson transportation supervisor for the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works Hudson met with the Vitality Advisory Council of Oceano on Wednesday to discuss the Pier Avenue Corridor Plan after examining Pier Avenue under both peak and off-peak seasons it was determined improvements were needed to enhance access for drivers to reconfigure the roadway to match what's actually happening that our roadway is dynamic and flexible so that the road would only function as one lane,” Hudson said it could be easily adjusted through traffic control for those peak seasons when state parks does operate both windows.” KSBY looked into the development’s draft and discovered county officials are looking into enhancing the line leading into the Oceano State Vehicular Recreational area “The number one comment that we had for the corridor proper were pedestrian and bicycle access and connections and the gaps for for those types of modes between Highway 1 the state park and in the beach,” Hudson said While some people aren’t in favor of the changes they're short term,” said Mark McGuire of Oceano “It's just a couple of parking lanes or a couple of stripes where they want to walk across the street you stay there and you'll start blowing the window “It needs lots of improvement,” said Sue Dean “We come here every year and it gets more and more tore up.” County officials are planning on modifying Pier Avenue through a set of phases with the final phase adding a roundabout between Air Park Drive and Lakeside Avenue The short-term will be to add marked crosswalks strip a bike lane and reduce the current four lanes to three lanes with a center turn lane The mid-term phase will include the plans from the short-term phase and will add curb extensions at key intersections and provide bicycle parking The long-term phase will include the short and mid-term phases and a roundabout between Air Park Drive and Lakeside Avenue along Pier Avenue Hudson says his department is conducting their last round of public comments The County Board of Supervisors will have the final say on whether the Pier Avenue Corridor plan can move forward Oceano vocalist Adam Warren has backtracked on his self-defense, informing fans in a lengthy statement that he is quitting the veteran deathcore band. The group has also dropped off a 2025 tour with Attila and Dealer following backlash which Warren has now educated himself on after issuing his first response Yesterday, it was reported that Warren stood by his band's decision to join the aforementioned tour which has been the center of controversy this week Warren's full statement about leaving Oceano and dropping off the tour as well as a handful of responses to comments on X The 2025 American Rejects tour was originally slated to feature Attila Alpha Wolf bassist Josh Arnold sparked controversy when branding the tour the "rapist abuser tour," referencing sexual misconduct allegations made against at least one member of the touring lineup Dealer vocalist Aidan Ellaz was dismissed as Alpha Wolf's frontman in early 2018 "due to the severity" of allegations made against him Two years later, everyone but Ellaz quit Dealer, alleging Ellaz had "verbally and emotionally" abused a bandmate READ MORE: 10 Times All But One Member of a Band Quit at Once Attila's Chris Fronzak denied allegations of sexual misconduct made against him in 2020. That same year, drummer Bryan McClure was fired over allegations of rape and grooming which was formed after Ellaz and Alpha Wolf split first signed to Fronzak's record label Fit For a King bassist Ryan O'Leary also commented on the American Rejects tour "I wonder if Dealer will participate in Fronz's Only Fans fans have responded negatively to support bands accepting spots on tours with other bands they find problematic for any variety of reasons This trend reared its head toward Oceano with DIY record label ds//fp spurring a comment from Warren after questioning the deathcore group for being on the tour The label branded the American Rejects tour one "where people need to cover their drinks and watch out." stating he does not "keep up with internet stuff like that these days" because he is "pretty busy with family and work." The vocalist did not address the nature of the controversy in his response and stood by Oceano accepting a tour opportunity that came their way Warren insisted he will "be on watch" during the tour to ensure nothing bad happens to anyone He further defended his character and shamed those judging him over something he had no involvement in presumably meaning the situations that led to the myriad of allegations after apparently taking some time to brush up on the issues fans had presented to him before the series of X exchanges described above Warren has reversed course — Oceano have dropped off the American Rejects tour and the vocalist is quitting the band Deep into his lengthy statement "So it is clear I was not informed enough to make a proper decision to tour with this package I’ve never experienced bands causing such a stir and I was not made aware until announcing the tour of people with such serious allegations surrounding them being on a tour I’m going to be on." "I encourage anyone who is directly affected by those people/bands to contact the authorities/police and take legal action," he continues In regards to the allegations made against Ellaz in 2018, police were said to have been involved (via The PRP) "After gathering my own information on the subject OF COURSE we will be removing Oceano from the tour But shame on all of you who tried to make me the scapegoat What are YOU doing to change this culture besides point fingers and reshare rumors I had zero idea the environment I was getting myself into He then cites complicit members of the music industry and his general disgust with the scene Warren states he is quitting Oceano effective immediately he also states that the band is planning their final shows in 2025 Believe it or not some people don’t spend their life on the internet My only goal has been to take opportunities to push Oceano forward since the fans said they wanted it You will not make me out to be a bad person for things I am Not connected to when it comes to what other bands members do There was a time in my life when I was in a social media high horse and I don’t agree with that nor plan to act like I am better than anyone nor that I know the details to anyone else’s business I wasn’t aware of the depth of accusations with Attila and associates Oceano was not active for a long time before now I don’t even know anything about Dealer besides the bands name I’ve heard when they first came out years ago? I did not even know what any other bands on the tour would be beyond Atilla until long after we agreed and no one in my circle cited any issues with our decision to take the tour I think that before judging the innocent band just taking what seemed like a decent opportunity and has never been associated with these bands before and clearly downplay to their own clients the character of people their (good) bands work with keep asking yourself WHAT words have I said that are harmful No one knew my circumstances nor my perspective until this moment I don’t support any type of abuse or harm to anyone ever But I’m not paying attention to what YOU all or anyone in the music scene personally does on the internet So it is clear I was not informed enough to make a proper decision to tour with this package I’ve never experienced bands causing such a stir and I was not made aware until announcing the tour of people with such serious allegations surrounding them being on a tour I’m going to be on I encourage anyone who is directly affected by those people/bands to contact the authorities/police and take legal action I have been nothing but kind and positive within this music scene especially on that internet side and that can be hard sometimes A year ago We almost ended Oceano for good We had an Album to drop but we def were done I had ZERO idea my name is being tossed around along side fucking people who have people accusing them of horrible things In real time people swarmed me while I was still figuring out what was going on Y’all are vicious and clearly seek chaos without care of who it effects Thought I have been blessed with much opportunity as we enter a more connected era I have felt very disrespected over the years from a scene that really is more a facade than a real concept in reality.After gathering my own information on the subject OF COURSE we will be removing Oceano from the tour As of today it is clear I am WAY more surrounded by complicit industry people a Metal “scene” riddled with cosplay worship of band members and less focus on artistic integrity.I don’t want to exist to YOU anymore As of today I quit Oceano and will focus on being a solo Independent Artist (Adam On Earth) Oceano’s final shows will now begin being planned for 2025 Fans and the aforementioned record label weighed in on Warren's three-part statement One person said it "sucks" that Oceano are breaking up because of this recent backlash urging them to be more "attentive to detail" in reading his statement "People don't seem to be good at reading retention on here," the vocalist chastises "Maybe it would've been a good idea to look into who you are going on tour with if you don't want to receive backlash when it's announced whether you spend all your time on the internet or not you should be aware of the potential risk you could have been bringing to your fans." Warren basically says it's too late for that but he's taking a stand "in protest to the scene being riddled with fucking creeps" by leaving the music industry He instead will pursue music as an independent artist See more of Warren's exchanges with people on X below Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff Oceano's Adam Warren backtracks on his self-defense after learning more about what fans are upset about, which caused the initial backlash.\nRead More Oceano vocalist Adam Warren has backtracked on his self-defense, informing fans in a lengthy statement that he is quitting the veteran deathcore band. The group has also dropped off a 2025 tour with Attila and Dealer following backlash Yesterday, it was reported that Warren stood by his band's decision to join the aforementioned tour Alpha Wolf bassist Josh Arnold sparked controversy when branding the tour the "rapist abuser tour," referencing sexual misconduct allegations made against at least one member of the touring lineup Dealer vocalist Aidan Ellaz was dismissed as Alpha Wolf's frontman in early 2018 "due to the severity" of allegations made against him READ MORE: 10 Times All But One Member of a Band Quit at Once Attila's Chris Fronzak denied allegations of sexual misconduct made against him in 2020. That same year, drummer Bryan McClure was fired over allegations of rape and grooming Fit For a King bassist Ryan O'Leary also commented on the American Rejects tour Deep into his lengthy statement In regards to the allegations made against Ellaz in 2018, police were said to have been involved (via The PRP) Following their final tour announcement, Oceano was hit with an accusation from an artist alleging that they plagiarized his work without fair compensation New evidence recently provided seems to imply that Oceano vocalist Adam Warren attempted to pay off the artist, Chris Gallien. It could be that he was trying to make amends, although it seems a bit odd to only do this after being approached, or sent the money for fear of a possible public outcry, which the band are no strangers to.  After he took issue with the fact that his art wasn't chosen and something similar from another artist was used instead I'm a bit lost for words and don't know what to say right now Looks an awful lot like the flier I provided you Aside from some texturing and color grading My wife came into my office to congratulate me thinking it was mine "I thought you said your flier didn't make it" I have sent you 100 dollars that's 50 less than I paid for all the finals and social media edits and changes for the one in use But given we will be working together further I hope this shows my intentions are not to hurt feelings but to utilize the best visuals for my vision bar none Proof of this transaction has also been provided in the form of a Zelle screenshot The artist seemed to not care as much about money and more so felt hurt that he was repeatedly told his work wasn't good enough only for the band to use nearly identical designs in their final piece.  While Warren made attempts to fix the issue it might not have been enough considering the artwork is so similar and the band may have been worried about yet another social media outrcry.  it’s the same field Oceano Elementary has had since PTA President Nicolle Olson went to school there her kids have a chance to use something different “I would love that because my cousin does track and field at the high school and I want to do that like when I get older," Olson's 3rd grader said “[My kids] would be able to utilize it for many years and just be able to be active and run," Olson added plans for a new community walking and jogging track and a soccer field have gained traction and would provide kids with a safe “The soccer field is kind of plain and like there's only one goal so there's like no competitors," one elementary student said “They could be able to play better in a field that is not as holey and with tripping hazards and stuff like that," Olson said But it won’t just be for the kids at the school “The beauty of the project is after school hours it'll be open to the public and it's a facility that we don't have anything like here in Oceano," said Peter Brown Oceano Community Services District General Manager “The full scope of a track project like this is that all of our facilities have the ability to be used by the public under the [California] Civic Center Act,” said Curt Eichperger Lucia Mar Unified School District Assistant Superintendent of Business Services The Act authorizes the Lucia Mar Unified School District to allow the use of school facilities for things like AYSO soccer and local track and field programs giving the Oceano community a space they’ve been lacking Some of the funding sources for the project to date have been a local business a community development block grant from the 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MATTHEW GREYWOLF Discusses The Band's New Album North American Tour & Historical Figures In Their Music MAX CAVALERA Sets The Record Straight On A SEPULTURA Reunion His Future Plans & Much More With Metal Injection SUFFOCATION Announces Headlining Dates Around CARNIFEX Tour PARADISE LOST & MESSA Announces European Tour Dates HIGH ON FIRE & NECROT Announce European Tour DANCE GAVIN DANCE Announces Full Lineup For Their Swanfest ANCIIENTS Announces First US Tour In Eight Years The one on the left is a concept Oceano allegedly told an artist they wouldn't be using Enter your information below to get a daily update with all of our headlines and receive The Orchard Metal newsletter Oceano is sadly coming to an end after some drama surrounding their plans to tour with Attila and Dealer "The Funeral will be a unique experience and A fun send off for the REAL Oceano fans ShareSaveCommentLifestyleBoats & PlanesSuperyacht Video Tour: Mangusta Oceano 44ByBill Springer Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Bill Springer would rather be on a superyacht 09:50am EDTShareSaveCommentMangusta Oceano 44 underway Lauderdale International Boat Show last October combines panoramic windows with a sophisticated full-custom interior design the shipyard’s design team created together with Gianluca Sist of H2 design studio the yacht’s steel hull and aluminum superstructure can produce a maximum speed of up to 15.5 knots and her powerful electric stabilizers insure maximum comfort both at anchor and underway The Mangusta Oceano 44 has a sophisticated interior design the view from master stateroom on the upper deck is spectacular And the private patio is impressive for a yacht of this size The hot tub on the Manguata Oceano 44 is impressive The main saloon is so bright and airy and feels like a wide-open loft with nearly 280-degree water views The beach club aboard the Manguata Oceano 44 is massive for a boat in this size range The exterior layout is stylish and functional that features a massive sundec and a killer beach club that allows guests easy access to the water Oceano proves that even with a larger footprint in Lake Worth Beach There was a lot to love about the original Oceano Chefs Jeremy and Cindy Bearman debuted their seasonal scratch kitchen off Lantana’s Ocean Avenue in 2017—and gained a loyal following in short order the intimate eatery featured a single wood-fire oven transforming from an in-the-know local gem into a nationally recognized restaurant the Bearmans jointly earned a James Beard Award semifinalist nomination for Best Chef: South When faced with the need to relocate that same year but they wanted to maintain the homey feel that helped to make their first venture so successful “We were looking for an area that still had a neighborhood feel to it,” says Cindy “You have this clientele who loves who you are and what you do,” continues Jeremy “The challenge here was to bring that to a bigger space—more people Their search led them to Lucerne Avenue in Lake Worth Beach where they took over a former upscale co-working space They opened in the new location for several months before temporarily closing for a large-scale renovation Given their shared background in New York City the Bearmans envisioned a restaurant more evocative of Brooklyn than Miami They partnered with Sarah Carpenter & Studio to create a refined yet intimate setting preserving the warmth of their first location while elevating the overall experience Guests can now choose from multiple seating areas: a kitchen counter or a back patio that nods to the original Oceano—yellow awning and all they now accept reservations and credit cards) the heart of Oceano remains the same: the food The menu is larger but still rooted in seasonality where physical constraints necessitated daily menu changes the Bearmans now update offerings sporadically allowing for both seasonality and artistic spontaneity which is based around seasonality and good product,” says Jeremy because to me that’s what makes it really interesting in terms of creativity You can sit down and write something out and you’ll almost never get to something as creative as when you just create based on necessity.” » SUBSCRIBE Tweets by pbillustrated (FOX26) — A mysterious fireball sighting near the Oceano Dunes led to an extensive search by the Morro Bay Coast Guard Patrol and Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu The Coast Guard Public Information Officer said the incident began when "Sector Los Angeles – Long Beach received a report of a red flare burning around 6:05 PM." The report came from an off-duty firefighter who happened to be at the beach and witnessed the offshore flare A citizen also reported seeing a fireball fall into the ocean prompting the Ventura Helicopter to conduct grid pattern searches of the area "STA Morro Bay and Air Station Ventura searched for six hours with negative results and conducted a first light search," the officer said which included bands that have proved controversial due to a number of serious allegations levied against them in the past.  "I had ZERO idea my name is being tossed around alongside [...] people who have people accusing them of horrible things," Warren stated expressing frustration at being criticized while still processing the situation himself The vocalist also criticized the metal scene's current state worship of band members and less focus on artistic integrity." He expressed disappointment with what he perceives as complicity within the industry and called for more concrete action beyond "point[ing] fingers and reshar[ing] rumors." Warren's departure marks the end of his tenure with Oceano a band that has been a significant force in the deathcore scene The announcement comes after what Warren revealed was nearly the end of the band a year ago "We had an Album to drop but we def were done." Warren's full statement can be read below: Believe it or not some people don't spend their life on the internet You will not make me out to be a bad person for things I amNot connected to when it comes to what other bands members do and I don't agree with that nor plan to act like I am better than anyone nor that I know the details to anyone else's business I wasn't aware of the depth of accusations with Attila and associates I don't even know anything about Dealer besides the bands name I've heard when they first came out years ago? and clearly downplay to their own clients the character of people their (good) bands work with. If you continue to read I don't support any type of abuse or harm to anyone ever But I'm not paying attention to what YOU all or anyone in the music scene personally does on the internet I've never experienced bands causing such a stir and I was not made aware until announcing the  tour of people with such serious allegations surrounding them being on a tour I'm going to be on  I have been nothing but kind and positive within this music scene especially on that internet side and that can be hard sometimes Y'all are vicious and clearly seek chaos without care of who it effects What are YOU doing to change this? As of today it is clear I am WAY more surrounded by complicit industry people worship of band members and less focus on artistic integrity. I don't want to exist to YOU anymore As of today I quit Oceano and will focus on being a solo Independent Artist (Adam On Earth).Oceano's final shows will now begin being planned for 2025 But I'm not paying attention to what YOU all or… Update: See You Next Tuesday has officially withdrawn from the tour citing the tour admat situation as the reason.  Oceano's final tour may be in jeopardy. As it stands now, the band's social media profile images and headers have all been deleted. The band's Instagram has also been made private Even more telling is any mention of Oceano's final shows has seemingly been wiped The Last Ten Seconds of Life and the other supporting acts have also removed any mention of it leaving many fans wondering what is happening and if the tour will go forward This doesn't necessarily mean the tour is canceled however there has been no comment made by any party involved in the upcoming tour.  Oceano may just be swapping out the tour ad mats or possibly something worse may be coming down the pipeline like the final show tour being cancelled altogether It was previously the mixed-use Social House their resumes are peppered with positions working for the tippy top bosses of the culinary chain including Joel Roubichon and Jean-Georges Vongerichten The couple met decades ago working at Daniel Boulud’s DB Bistro in New York City Though they've been self-employed since 2017 he mentioned that “Cindy and I have been doing this for over 20 years and we've now built our dream restaurant.” Perhaps you remember the restaurant under a slightly different name This iteration features a broader menu with less frequent changes If you love something and want to have it again as I did within the same week I went home with the remaining slices of a brilliant white pizza cooked for mere minutes in the restaurant’s wood-burning oven It was topped with a mix of mushrooms plus something I’d never before experienced on a pizza: laces of preserved Meyer lemon I loved it so much that I ordered it again during a second visit January's pork-belly pastrami pizza has been swapped for a mortadella variety The quality of individual ingredients used by both Bearmans is brought to life with acidity; like salt you notice it immediately when it's not in a dish great dishes exemplifying acidity’s judicious use of taking it to the edge while not toppling the dish include Hawaiian walu crudo and a duck panzanella I'd gladly eat every night My dining companion with decades in the restaurant biz likened the crudo to the late Ella Fitzgerald’s knack for "hitting the note at the top of the note." spicy to that perfect point where it kicks Bonus points for welcome unexpected Asian influences like Gochujang Hints of peanut (or perhaps that’s sesame?) add richness balanced by the acidity of tiny pickled Honshimeji mushrooms and it would be a shame to miss Bearman’s smoky mussels served with grilled filone The aioli since my visit has changed from paprika to pimento but I suspect it offers that same fatty level of lusciousness And let’s not forget the unexpected zing of that terrific white pizza In "Unzipped," the documentary tracking the creation of an Issac Mizrahi collection late fashion editor Polly Mellen said “Fussy finished,” to the designer when talking about makeup on the runway If you watch any of TV's cooking challenge shows sometimes a chef’s pursuit of creativity will push a dish over the cliff The Bearmans’ collective POV is executed perfectly and playfully from shareables to dessert The food is high end and modern; the straightforward decor Over the course of Saturday and Sunday night visits I spotted gal pals at the very pretty bar imbibing in espresso martinis and desserts There were families with young kids in spacious banquettes ordering those fantastic pizzas lingering on the front porch when I arrived and exited were ordering course by course shareables and wine There was even a large group on the back patio eating what was quite possibly the the entire menu Website: oceanolwb.com Prices: Substantial shared plates run $21 to $28 Main courses average $40 and span $23 for pizza to $125 for a Wagyu New York strip Desserts from $6 for a warm gooey chocolate chip cookie to $17 for Black Forest chocolate mousse crepe cake with cherries Wine list has 20 bottles under $100; by-the-glass selections are $14 to $22 Another change is the addition of a full bar; cocktails average $19 budget at least $90 per person because you'll want to try several savory items and it would be a shame to skip Cindy's fun desserts worth every Etc.: Two outside options include a lovely covered patio Inside feels like a modern cozy lodge in Santa Barbara Pullup valet parking is available but after a recent incident in Palm Beach resulting in carriage damage I self-parked in a nearby bank lot on respective Saturday and Sunday nights and no one was the wiser The one on the left is a concept Oceano allegedly told an artist they wouldn't be using Oceano's social media profiles have been wiped following some controversy over their farewell tour announcement last week which also results in one of the opening acts dropping off the tour This past November, Oceano vocalist Adam Warren quit the band after receiving backlash online for being on the bill for Attila's American Rejects tour with Dealer The singer initially denied knowing anything about the bands' controversial histories and the allegations that had been made against some of the members and eventually decided to leave the music scene altogether You can read more on what happened with Oceano a few months ago here Last week, the band announced a handful of farewell shows, but a dispute over the tour admat caused opening act See You Next Tuesday to drop off the tour Oceano's social media profiles have been wiped we break down what's transpired with Oceano over the last week or so In light of Warren's decision to leave Oceano the band decided to collectively call it quits they announced a farewell tour in order to officially say goodbye to their fans The group announced an 11-date trek through the midwest in May You can see the full list of dates and more details on the website for the tour an artist named Chris Gallien accused Warren and the band of copying a design he had made for them for their tour admat The band decided not to use Gallien's art for it but apparently used a design that had an uncanny resemblance to the one he made for them Gallien wrote a post on social media calling out the band that day "Ya I’m not keeping my mouth shut "I was told my flier didn’t make the cut and then see that my work was completely ripped off and plagiarized I’m not working with Adam or Oceano on anything moving forward That’s the last time I do anything without upfront deposits and contracts The post also shows the alleged design Gallien created next to the one Oceano ultimately used Gallien also shared screenshots of a text message exchange between himself and Warren and the singer ultimately agreed to pay the artist $100 to settle the dispute As reported by Lambgoat yesterday afternoon (Feb. 23), Oceano's social media profiles have been wiped. Their Instagram account is now set to private and says it has zero posts The publication further noted that any mention of the tour on social media by opening groups I Declare War and The Last Ten Seconds of Life has been removed See You Next Tuesday were also on the bill for the tour but they've issued a statement regarding their decision to drop off the tour Keep reading to see what they said about it and we'll share an update if any of the other groups make statements as well tickets are still available on the aforementioned website who were slated to open for Oceano on their May tour announced last night that they'll no longer partake in the run due to the artwork issue "Half of See You Next Tuesday's members are visual artists and rely on art as their sole income challenging our morality and standards as artists," they wrote in a statement on Facebook "We stand against things like AI stealing art from hardworking artists for the profit of the less creative with zero recognition to the original artists This may seem like a minor problem to people outside of the art world but it is seriously damaging to the livelihoods of artists who use their art to support themselves and their families." They concluded the post stating that they're uncomfortable with Oceano's situation and have pulled out of the tour as a result Oceano's social media pages have been wiped following some controversy over their tour admat, which resulted in one of the bands dropping off the tour.\nRead More Oceano's social media profiles have been wiped following some controversy over their farewell tour announcement last week This past November, Oceano vocalist Adam Warren quit the band after receiving backlash online for being on the bill for Attila's American Rejects tour with Dealer You can read more on what happened with Oceano a few months ago here Last week, the band announced a handful of farewell shows, but a dispute over the tour admat caused opening act See You Next Tuesday to drop off the tour You can see the full list of dates and more details on the website for the tour As reported by Lambgoat yesterday afternoon (Feb. 23), Oceano's social media profiles have been wiped. Their Instagram account is now set to private and says it has zero posts Half of See You Next Tuesday's members are visual artists and rely on art as their sole income On Sunday morning in South County San Luis Obispo kids and families headed to the Oceano Dunes Visitor Center to learn about the underwater giants in their backyard Some organizers and attendees talked with KSBY about the experience which is a program meant for children aged 3 to 6 It's a program that brings the kids out to the park [where] we talk about different educational nature topics," Sarah Daum told KSBY that she was equally as curious as the Little Rangers I am too— I'm learning things too," Austin said "I learned that a killer whale is about the size of these two tables," Gwen "I like nature because there [are] some strange animals that actually look nice." Daum adds that the interactive elements of the Little Rangers event make learning much more effective It is really fun for them to connect with nature and also learn by touching It's important for them because it keeps their interest and it also keeps them excited," Daum said Austin told KSBY that she hopes the program will impact Oceano families in the future but it's also a place for locals to come and join," Austin said learning about the nature and things that are right here in Oceano." “Your life’s the only price you had to pay.” Oceano are a band that requires no introduction for seasoned deathcore fans Bursting into the MySpace deathcore scene with debut album Depths in 2009 the Illinois deathcore veterans are responsible for some of my favorite releases in the genre such as the infectiously djenty Ascendants and the aforementioned celebrated debut no new music would surface under the Oceano flag until 2022’s acclaimed single “Mass Produced” a track that was as absurdly heavy as it was sonically interesting with a newly renewed focus on technicality and melody that hadn’t been present since the Depths and Contagion era These elements have become mainstays with the long awaited upcoming full-length Living Chaos which positions Oceano to reclaim the throne of deathcore’s most formidable driving force Oceano teamed up with veteran metalcore producer Joey Sturgis who might seem an unconventional choice for this genre Living Chaos features one of the most impressive production efforts I’ve encountered in a modern deathcore release All elements on display are perfectly balanced with Sturgis maintaining the band’s signature heaviness through powerful drum production and robust guitar tones does Oceano’s songwriting ability still hold against their peers While bands like Lorna Shore have dominated the spotlight in the 2020s Oceano might be poised to make their mark with Living Chaos From the very first minute of the opening track “Wasted Life,” it’s clear that Oceano have returned in earnest Djent-driven deathcore grooves accompanied by a stellar vocal performance from founding member Adam Warren make for a more than satisfactory opener to Living Chaos The aforementioned “Mass Produced” returns two years later with a renewed purpose fitting nicely into the following slot on the record the songwriting chops Oceano have developed over the years climax This masterfully crafted track blends melodicism with Oceano’s signature heaviness in a manner void of flaw The verses feature guitar work reminiscent of Swedish melodeath bands like Dark Tranquility—an element I never imagined hearing in a deathcore setting in 2024 “Into The Flames” is also one of the most varied tracks on the record which is impressive given it is also one of the shortest it accomplishes a great deal; the opening section features one of the bounciest djent grooves I’ve encountered yet while the latter parts maintain the dissonance and signature brutality previously displayed across the record the first half of Living Chaos highlights the remarkable progress Oceano have achieved over nearly two decades of refining their craft to the extent that I struggle to find any valid criticisms Every era of this band’s discography coalesces perfectly here making for a quintessential Oceano experience “Wounds Never Healed” is another single that showcases the album’s finest qualities with the addition of some electronic elements in its beginning and end sections “The Price of Pain” contrasts sharply with an intense featuring some of the most technical drumming to ever grace an Oceano album the track includes several ‘low & slow’ breakdowns which are bound to stir up some action in the pit; in particular the breakdown that starts around the two-minute mark featuring its steady chug and kick patterns alongside Warren’s powerful bellows The penultimate title track continues this approach effortlessly changing tempos to maintain variety while incorporating dissonant lead guitars in the background to create an atmospheric ambiance While “Living Chaos” is undeniably a strong track which is unfortunate given that it carries the album’s title It doesn’t quite achieve the same impact as some of the other tracks on here Its first three minutes deliver elements of melodeath with a skill that rivals some of the most experienced bands in that genre; meanwhile Oceano wrap up the track by showcasing what they do best: intense downtempo breakdowns bring it to a powerful finish reinforcing that this seasoned band will always stay true to their roots Although deathcore is quite saturated these days Oceano has created something truly exceptional with Living Chaos They’ve skillfully distilled the essence of every phase of their career into this standout album representing the culmination of nearly two decades of hard work it’s their most impressive effort to date and if you consider yourself a fan of deathcore I’m certainly hopeful the wait for their next release won’t be as daunting Living Chaos drops tomorrow, the 30th August, and can be pre-ordered here The California Coastal Commission overstepped its authority when it attempted to ban off-road vehicle usage at the Oceano Dunes according to a Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Monday The Coastal Commission also violated the law when it shut down the Pier Avenue entrance to the Oceano Dunes State Recreational Area the Coastal Commission voted unanimously to phase out off-road vehicle usage at the Oceano Dunes over three years and to close the Pier Avenue entrance by July 1 Their plan was to deny California State Park’s renewal of its coastal development permit and close the dunes to vehicles commissioners argued vehicle usage at the dunes harms the environment and does not comply with the California Coastal Act The commissioners also cited environmental justice as a justification for closing the park to vehicles a nonprofit that represents approximately 28,000 supporters of off-road recreation previously indicated it was ready to take legal action if either the Coastal Commission or California State Parks were to attempt to ban or reduce off-road vehicle usage at the dunes Friends challenged the Coastal Commission in a series of petitions for writ of mandate alleging the Coastal Commission had no authority to close the dunes They also alleged that the commission violated the Coastal Act and the California Environmental Quality Act when closing the entrance San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge Tana Coates ruled on July 19 2023 in favor of Friends of the Oceano Dunes the California Coastal Commission appealed Coates’ ruling In its appeal, the Coastal Commission argued the trial court erred in finding that it does not have the authority to ban off-road vehicle use at Oceano Dunes through denial of the coastal development permit and that it did not violate environmental laws when it closed the Pier Avenue entrance After the Coastal Commission certified San Luis Obispo County’s local coastal plan in the 1980s the county had the authority to amend the plan The Coastal Commission also violated its authority and laws when it shut down the Pier Avenue entrance to the Oceano Dunes State Recreational Area Because we believe the public needs the facts CalCoastNews has not put up a paywall because it limits readership we are seeking qualification as a paper of record which will allow us to publish public notices Your subscription will help us to continue investigating and reporting the news They have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in attorney fees fighting the un-elected Coastal Commission’s decisions and the air quality board It’s funny that it took Covid and the shut down to prove the silica issue they were blaming on dune vehicles was a lie I don’t know why the Coastal Commission is allowed to keep operating after the Chevron decision made last fall by the Supreme Court Now it’s time to re-open the dunes as they were before all this nonsense began Get rid of the coastal commission they are unelected and it was only created so elected officials could escape any heat for their strongarm decisions… The Coastal Commission has 12 voting members including six public members and six elected officials from coastal regions I don’t recall seeing an item on my ballot for electing any member and how are the “public” members seated typically city council and county supervisors maybe hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars wasted thanks to the false assertions of the APCD The APCD doesn’t care its not their money There are still miles of dunes to enjoy without traffic at Oso Flaco and Main Street This current group of ignorant individuals that make up the California Coastal Commission are no longer capable of fulfilling the obligations for the people of California It must feel really terrible to think of yourself as an “untouchable savior of the world” and then discover that there is a higher power that the Coastal Commission could EVER overstep its bounds So what that many families in our little coastal town spending thousands upon thousands of dollars for various studies no one in normalsville USA would ever think of in the first place…just possibly designed to be so expensive and onorous that the project will not be done Usually when you're in a band you wanna "go out with a bang" Looks like Oceano wanted to go out with a "shit in my pants" Is Oceano calling it a day a little bit earlier than previously intended?  Free vh1's Greg fitzsimmons who is awaiting trial in the court of public opinions for sexual depravity "We anxiously await whatever will come next from this saga." The amount of absolute f8gg°try in this one single sentence could kill a f*cking horse Adam wasn't my first black man wiener - oh - but he certainly was one of the tastiest to enter my salivating "emo man" mouth Attila sucked in 2010 and it certainly sucks now Adam's erect uncut head popped across my prostate rhythmically massaging the root of my own cock deep inside me once I relaxed it was like I was jacking off without doing a thing like a warm glow inside my ass behind my cock that started growing and growing until it engulfed my entire abdomen glowing with warmth Adam stroked my nipples and kissed my neck and suddenly my cock started spurting a stream of cum my cock pulsed with each of Adam's thrusts and a heightened sense I needed more of this He never stopped thrusting and I never stopped moaning even more relaxed and immediately ready for a second round as my cock started growing again Adam's 8.5 inch cock was like a god's Imagine buying this website just to turn it into r/metalcore I remember people calling hardtimes.ca the tmz of hardcore/metal which was laughable then and f*cking retarded now reading this dogshit My life has been enriched after reading this Thank you so much for taking the time to share this extremely important news Remember when lurk first starting paying webmaster to let him do a podcast on here and he immediately had Adam22 and Fronz on there His artistic contribution to life is hitting play on a mixtape ^^ think you meant to say his Autistic ability Cause he's definitely autistic or has Asperger's and has zero artistic ability anonymous 57 minutes ago Imagine buying this website just to turn it into r/metalcore Lurk bought it so he could ban all the posters who constantly reminded him what an insufferable flunky he is and hoped with all them gone he would finally fit in with the remaining 6 posters You think lurk gives a shit about what you think f*cker is pulling $15k/mo scr*ping reddit and other sites single sentence could kill a f*cking horse. KILL YOURSELF LURK Everyone who posts articles on this stupid f*cking website: Kill Glad you guys are finally catching onto the lurk suicide program Cerebral commentary from the Fronz as expected pulling $15k/mo as a side hustle while doing an OF and taking clients as a trial lawyer bro netting over $600k/year when all said and done I don't think he gives a shit his site is now a gay porn story repository Like one that doesn't suck and tongue ass Adam's erect uncut head popped across Ronnie's prostate rhythmically massaging the root of his own cock deep inside him once Ronnie relaxed it was like he was jacking off without doing a thing like a warm glow inside Ronnie's ass behind his cock that started growing and growing until it engulfed his entire abdomen glowing with warmth Adam stroked Ronnie's nipples and kissed his neck and suddenly his cock started spurting a stream of cum Ronnie's cock pulsed with each of Adam's thrusts and a heightened sense he needed more of this Adam never stopped thrusting and Ronnie never stopped moaning even more relaxed and immediately ready for a second round as his cock started growing again Old LG wouldn't let people blatantly post racial slurs Other than that you all come here for gossip & comments Other than that you all come here for gossip & comments ^False you f*cking idiot Here for releases & tour announcements Deathcore and its scene is genre spawned out of suburbs and shopping malls Metalcore has its roots and hardcore and punk The degenerates in deathcore bands shouldn't be expected to have any kind of cohesive code of ethics or conduct… Just a bunch of white kids from gated communities playing breakdowns Imagine caring about these homos and their social media drama its scene is genre spawned out its scene is genre spawned out its scene is genre spawned out its scene is genre spawned out its scene is genre spawned out its scene is genre spawned out its scene is genre spawned out same dude posting about lurk killing himself constantly is also definitely Rick's stalker but what does Tia S think about this?????????? " anonymous 19 minutes ago but what does Tia S think about this???????????" What the hell does some chick from Ohio have to do with any of this I have the IP address. ^retard alert I just want you all to know that I'd beat the shit out of you for fun you guys are pussy's and you all like bad music The grand opening of the Oceano Plaza was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday It marked the conclusion of the $1.4 million Clean California Oceano Beautification Project The beach-themed project was completed by Caltrans District 5 and the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments They funded the plaza with the help of Governor Gavin Newsom's Clean California Initiative Officials with Caltrans say the initiative aims to remove trash and beautify public spaces throughout the state “This [the Oceano Plaza] is an exceptional example of Clean California’s positive impact in our neighborhood which encourages community pride and helps to boost our local economy,” said Caltrans District 5 Director Scott Eades A local grant also helped pay for the plaza located off the Pacific Coast Highway between Beach Street and 17th Street a pedestrian crosswalk area with accessible ramps Around two years ago, KSBY covered the project's earlier stages. Click here to view a unique shoreline park south of Pismo Beach and exceptional off-road recreational opportunities nearly half the park has been fenced off from use The fencing and related efforts stem from a local air district’s claim that recreational activity at the park creates bad air quality two miles inland California State Parks initially pushed back But recently released information shows State Parks downshifted to passivity beginning in 2018 False claims would no longer be challenged and legal standing beneficial to State Parks would be ignored documents reveal that State Parks intentionally suppressed its own peer-reviewed study that shows recreation at the park has nothing to do with air quality concerns expressed by the air district State Parks executives have left the top district superintendent position at Oceano Dunes vacant for eight years serving in an “acting” capacity only while hoping the “acting” gig parlays to a permanent leadership post Instilling that hope is intentional and false It’s a years-old carrot dangled to ensure unquestioning compliance with the shot-callers in Sacramento the released records expose a corrupt system that prioritizes political control over everything else leaving our state parks mismanaged and their futures at risk A view of the Nipomo Mesa from the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area According to a confidential California State Parks memo representatives of the California Air Resources Board consider the state’s PM10 air quality standard “aspirational and ambiguous” and acknowledge that “most parts of the state are not compliant with that standard.” (Any airborne particle that is 10 microns or less in diameter is considered PM10 Instruments used to measure PM10 detect dust water vapor—even sea salt in the air—as the same generic thing: particles suspended within a known volume of air Air quality standards for 24-hour PM10 levels are set by federal and state regulators The California standard set by CARB is two-thirds more restrictive than the federal EPA level.) 2022 and part of a trove of documents released by State Parks in response to an Aug 2024 public records request by the Friends of Oceano Dunes The Friends group is a non-profit organization that advocates for continued and enhanced public access to the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District has claimed that off-road recreation at Oceano Dunes causes violations of the state’s PM10 standard on the Nipomo Mesa which is about two miles inland from the park Specifically, they claim that the PM10 on the Mesa is dust from Oceano Dunes. The broader backstory of this claim has been presented previously (see attachment to this 2023 letter to the state’s Park and Recreation Commission) and so is not the focus here Some of the background is discussed below to give context and relevance to the released documents the air district issued a stipulated order of abatement It required that State Parks eliminate violations of the state’s PM10 standard on the Mesa by covering large sections of Oceano Dunes to prevent the emission of dust from the dunes The order has been officially revised twice accepted by the APCD’s Hearing Board in Oct It also shifted the order goal from eliminating PM10 violations on the Mesa to eliminating “emissions in excess of naturally occurring emissions from the vehicle recreation area that contribute to downwind violations of the state and federal PM10 air quality standards.” But despite that key shift of the order’s goal and the air district all acknowledged that they did not yet know what “emissions in excess of naturally occurring emissions” meant the environmental program manager overseeing the order efforts on behalf of State Parks “We’ll be working very closely with the SAG on this to quantify what ‘emissions in excess of naturally occurring emissions,’ what that means.” Largely because of its continued frustrations at trying to quantify “emissions in excess of naturally occurring emissions” from the Oceano Dunes park the SAG initiated a third revision of the order which was presented to the APCD’s Hearing Board on October 15 That revision pushes the order’s expiration date to Dec That’s an extension of authority over Oceano Dunes that the SAG proposes giving itself and the air district that is more than six years beyond the original end date of the order and more than 10 years since the order was first issued As of March 2022, State Parks has spent in excess of $25.2 million on order-related efforts to reduce PM10 violations on the Mesa Members of the SAG have received a significant percentage of those public funds for their consultation services State Parks has fenced off more than 740 acres of the park from recreational use The State Parks memo obtained from the records request is titled “CARB Questions around PM10.” It is watermarked “confidential” and authored by Sarah Miggins the deputy director of the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division of State Parks Some editing is provided by State Parks’ Mr No other documents provided by State Parks in response to the records request indicate that questions in this document were actually asked or answered by CARB officials Based on 2019 CARB email correspondence obtained previously by the Friends group one of the CARB representatives referenced in Ms it would seem that correspondence attributed to him that indicates the state’s PM10 standard is “aspirational and ambiguous,” would provide significant legal leverage for State Parks to exit the order particularly if “most parts of the state are not compliant with that standard.” Add to that the findings of the three-year investigation undertaken on behalf of State Parks by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography The Scripps work, published in the peer reviewed scientific journal Atmospheric Environment shows that 14% of the PM10 on the Mesa consists of mineral dust That is a regional measure of PM10 that is two miles from the park—a park situated within a much larger dune field That means that only a fraction of that 14% dust content could feasibly be dust from Oceano Dunes only a fraction of that fraction could be “emissions in excess of naturally occurring emissions,” if such a thing exists Given the Scripps results and the SAG’s years-long struggle to quantify “emissions in excess of naturally occurring emissions,” that’s doubtful the atmospheric chemist who led the Scripps work presented her report and findings to the regular board of the APCD in September 2023 The board then voted unanimously to “accept and file” the report and its findings putting the Scripps study on the same legal plain as an unpublished APCD study known as the Phase 2 The APCD’s Phase 2 report, despite significant flaws, was “accepted and filed” by the APCD Board in 2010 the Phase 2 document has since been used to justify actions the air district has taken against State Parks and Oceano Dunes Yet rather than pick up legal and scientific arms to defend Oceano Dunes State Parks has been steadfast in prostrating itself to the order 2024 public records request provides only the latest record of this: No documents received from the request show that State Parks’s Sarah Miggins or any other Parks representative ever pressed CARB officials as to the viability of the state’s PM10 standard And emails between SAG member Jack Gillies and Parks’s O’Brien and Miggins demonstrate a concerted effort to avoid reference to the Scripps investigation 2023 email exchange made in anticipation of a meeting of the state’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission where SAG-related work that was conducted after the Scripps investigation and regarded the composition of the PM10 on the Mesa was to be presented to the Commission by Gillies: Jon O’Brien to SAG’s Jack Gillies: “Just to confirm that there will be minimal comparison to Scripps Instead you will just be presenting the data from the Desert Research Institute SAG’s Jack Gillies in reply to Jon O’Brien: “I am not going to make any reference to Scripps results in the presentation.” upon forwarding his exchange with the SAG’s Jack Gillies: “There will be no reference to the Scripps results in the Desert Research Institute presentation.” At that March 2023 commission meeting in Redding and at other meetings State Parks’s O’Brien vaguely assured the commissioners and the public that the Scripps work showing 14% dust content in the Mesa PM10 “will be part of the discussion” as State Parks works “very closely with the SAG very closely with the APCD” in amending the order for a third time as submitted to the APCD Hearing Board on Oct nor does it even mention the word “dust.” (By comparison also does not mention Scripps or “dust” even though that revision occurred after Scripps’s Dr 2021 interim report to Sarah Miggins that detailed the 14% dust findings Based on notes by Miggins in the earlier cited confidential memo it appears that disregard of the Scripps work was an intentional choice: Miggins writes “The SAG is not considering mineral dust content of the PM10 as part of the order revision or Scripps findings.” There are other nuggets in the records release 2022 email from the SAG’s Jack Gillies to State Parks’s Jon O’Brien where Gillies writes that the publication of the Scripps findings made him “rather angry,” and that the publication “is a travesty of air quality science in my and my other colleagues opinions.” He continues “I am preparing a manuscript based on the Desert Research Institute 2021 speciation data to plant our flag into the source attribution ground.” have long attributed only one source to the PM10 on the Mesa The SAG’s PM10 computer models are based on that 100% dune dust assumption So it would seem that “planting a flag in the source attribution ground” only after getting word that a published scientific article demonstrably contradicts that assumption is reactionary at best It also shows the SAG has disregarded a key provision in the 2018 order that states OHMVR [State Parks] and CARB will continue to refine all source contributions of emissions affecting the Nipomo Mesa.” But it was a forwarded email received independent of the Friends’ records request that proved to be the kicker State Parks’ Sarah Miggins emailed Parks staff regarding “Oceano Dunes Leadership.” the environmental program manager based in Sacramento would be taking over as “acting district superintendent” at Oceano Dunes The brief email included a forwarded email to select staff O’Brien will replace chief ranger Kevin Pearce who has been acting district superintendent since 2017 O’Brien is to maintain his current role in Sacramento while traveling to Oceano Dunes “two days a week or four days every two weeks,” and as needed His assignment will be evaluated in six months “to see how things are for him and the district.” which underscores a Sacramento-based management approach to Oceano Dunes But what hits first is that the district superintendent position at Oceano Dunes has been open since 2017 Kevin Pearce filled in on an interim basis when the previous district superintendent was promoted to the Monterey District in 2017 Prior to an organizational restructuring of State Parks that was known as “transformation,” rangers could promote to lead a State Parks district and maintain their law enforcement classification which was finalized in 2017 (after Brent Marshall’s move to the Monterey District) a district superintendent position at State Parks was no longer considered a law enforcement classification For law enforcement officers that created a disincentive to promote to a district superintendent spot because that meant giving up badge and gun and no longer accruing a pension based on a law enforcement classification Kevin Pearce stepped up for State Parks as “acting district superintendent” because an official move to that position was effectively a demotion And he remained in that limbo between job classifications for nearly eight years a “fantastic job,” as the forwarded email stated Why has State Parks left the position open for that long One of the oft-promoted benefits of the “Transformation” restructuring was that it was to “streamline the hiring process.” It seems more it has led to a perpetual meander there have been two presidential elections and two elections for California’s governor We have also had two directors of State Parks and two deputy directors in charge of the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division of State Parks there have been at least four separate attempts to hire a permanent Oceano Dunes district superintendent—four times when the position was advertised On at least three occasions State Parks hired professional recruiters to find candidates deemed satisfactory It begs the question: Who has been doing the not-choosing The only constant at the top executive level of State Parks since 2017 has been Liz McGuirk the chief deputy director and second in command the extent of her involvement with the OHMVR Division generally and Oceano Dunes specifically has been significant she oversaw the final implementation of State Parks’s “Transformation” restructuring “Transformation” diminished the OHMVR Division’s role at Parks and reallocated much of its funding she was a deciding voice in accepting the APCD’s order—a decision made without input from the technical team State Parks had assembled to evaluate and counter various order-related proposals pushed by the APCD the deputy director position at the OHMVR Division was vacant Rather than have the Division’s very capable second in command at that time McGuirk assumed the role herself while maintaining her duties as chief deputy director for all of State Parks McGuirk has been on the interview panel for the Oceano Dunes district superintendent spot As the top Parks executive on a three-person panel that includes two of her subordinates McGuirk weighs in as to who should or should not be the Oceano Dunes district superintendent I know because I interviewed for the position and on July 17 of that year I was interviewed for the district superintendent spot by the Chief of Southern Field Operations/Executive Chief of Law Enforcement Brian Ketterer the Deputy Director in charge of the Park Operations Division of State Parks “If you are still interested in moving forward in the process I would like to extend the invite.” I called to say I was indeed still interested 2019 OHMVR Commission meeting in Atascadero he told me “things are out of my hands,” but that I should “hang in there.” Still there was no communication from State Parks and so I resubmitted my application to start the process again 2021 at the Oceano Dunes District Office in Pismo Beach There were at least two other candidates who made it through the selection process to be interviewed that day and I’m sure they thought they did well also no one was chosen for the district superintendent spot This anecdote reflects the dismay of not one but all of those who went through the time and effort to evaluate the potential job prepare an application and related documents the contracting of recruiting agencies seems to have been only an exercise There have been at least two other rounds of interviews in the subsequent years Those appear to have been internal to State Parks to find a State Parks employee willing to sub-in for Kevin Pearce as “acting district superintendent.” But in the end Kevin served ably in that role through 2024 No doubt he is grateful to return finally and officially to his Chief Ranger position the person now taking the district superintendent spot the Oceano Dunes district superintendent position remains open and leave the position open for eight years Liz McGuirk who plays a peculiar Goldilocks looking for no one at all until she finds someone just right someone just malleable enough to suit her needs maybe she makes O’Brien the official district superintendent at Oceano Dunes It seems he has been able to walk the order line to Ms so grooming him for the spot makes a certain sense—if suppressing science and continued kowtowing to the APCD actually made sense just as surely as adhering to whispered mandates from above her pay grade makes sense What is obvious is that keeping the district superintendent position open and leaving Oceano Dunes in leadership limbo for eight years is an affront that decision aligns with all of the other order-related decisions that have led down a crooked path—a path the Sacramento-based management of State Parks readily walks no matter the cost the person who ran the Park Operations Division at State Parks There are more than a few capable people working in Park Ops who answered directly to Ms Amann—people who could credibly fill the vacancy she left behind it appears Liz McGuirk thought it would be best if she filled that role herself McGuirk now serves as “acting” deputy director of Park Ops while continuing as Chief Deputy Director for all of State Parks just as she did in 2019/2020 for the OHMVR Division.) Harris to provide geological consulting services and serve as subject matter expert regarding geological processes Harris’s work for State Parks regarded Oceano Dunes 100% part of the goal to reducing gas and diesel powered automobiles in CA It’s strange that none of the folks who live on the strand or in Oceano complain about the dust They have to shovel sand like snow all year long It was also safer when there were miles of beach and dunes to ride on It was formed at the very same time the rest of the dunes appeared it got more “dust” over the millennia than the rest of the dunes thus was able to grow more flora naturally and the 1880’s planting of the eucalyptus advanced that enormously has always been a natural and vital source of creation for the Mesa since the winds started blowing the sand off the Pismo coast I drove a tractor on the mesa and in the fields just south of Oceano for 50 years and my lungs are fine I agree the Dunes park should have been downsized Simply too many idiots out there on the weekends two last year and too many to count over the years There are thousands of square miles in the desert for this type of “recreation” without driving on the beach since when has government ever listened to scientists The federal government is currently purging scientists from its ranks and California has a long history of ignoring geologists If the visitors of the area treated it with the respect it deserves I’d care more about why they’re getting denied access Filming is taking place near the Oceano Dunes and Apple Studios were setting up at the end of Grand Avenue KSBY was told whatever was taking place would not get underway until Tuesday The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office and State Parks are reportedly patrolling the area A State Parks spokesperson tells KSBY the California Film Commission (CFC) and California State Parks Oceano Dunes District approved a film permit request from a production team filming began Sunday and will wrap up by Thursday Filming is occurring within the State Vehicular Recreation Area at the dunes The film company was also reportedly granted permission to using the Grand Avenue parking lot for vehicles and staging of equipment but State Parks reports there may be slight delays or traffic control at times in certain areas “California State Parks is proud to support the film industry By keeping filming opportunities in California and especially here in San Luis Obispo County we are able to highlight our beautiful parks we get to share our amazing Central Coast with new friends and support the economy of our local business’s,” according to State Parks Attila have announced the 'America's Rejects Tour' featuring Oceano Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again SEARCHThe global authority in superyachting The seventh unit in the Mangusta Oceano 50 series has been sold, with the buyer represented by Moran Yacht & Ship The first Oceano 50, Alisa, was delivered in 2021 and secured a win in her size category at the following World Superyacht Awards. Accommodation is across a "flexible layout" that includes five lower deck cabins (including two VIPs), plus an additional VIP cabin or gym depending on the owner's wishes. The owner's suite, meanwhile, is positioned on the main deck and fitted with a fully-automated balcony overlooking the sea. A technological highlight is the bow area, which has a garage which, once the tender is launched, can be filled with water to create a swimming pool with counterflow system. Other communal areas include the sundeck, with its Jacuzzi, lounge and al fresco dining, and a 68-square metre beach club with three terraces overlooking the sea. The model can reach a maximum speed of 16 knots and a range of 4,500 nautical miles at 11 knots. Moran Yacht & Ship is the central agency for another Mangusta Oceano 50 model known as Felicitá. The fifth hull in the series, Felicitá's standout features include a blue marble and mosaic-tiled Hammam and an open-air cinema on the upper deck. Latest news, brokerage headlines and yacht exclusives, every weekday SubscribeSign up to our newslettersSign up to BOAT International email newsletters to get the latest superyacht news Boat International Media Ltd © 2008 - 2025 Content presented under the "BOAT Presents" logo is an advertising feature and Boat International Limited has been paid to include this content Fronzak is the bigger douche in this situation Oceano is out here giving a masterclass on how to attract controversy I don’t know if this went according to plan… rumors and updates from Metal Sucks and The Orchard Metal Newsletter All content created & copyright © 2025 Metal Sucks Last week, deathcore outfit Oceano came under fire from fans and other artists in the industry for being apart of the 'America's Rejects' tour featuring Attila with Oceano announcing final shows at a later date.  Warren offered an additional update on his status with the band: Great memories but an even greater future ahead for me I know at first it might sound weird but hear me out: I don't like being in the spotlight I always do my best and have often outdone my own expectations I do enjoy sharing my interests and hobbies with others but I don't enjoy being overly focused on when there's nothing creatively to share or discuss Lately I've been removing myself from the same thing I used to run towards The stage never really was my favorite part of being a musician It was high on the list when I was in local bands but became a love/hate thing after getting signed cause it became also a core way to promote and make money/ money for label I started off in my dorm room and friends houses singing to Zero or very few people I enjoy the more intimate live performances in light moderation Not constant Touring w/ back to back shows I always made the life sacrifices to see the results from touring regularly It takes alot of mental energy and time away from what I enjoy most I enjoy the sheer act of creating within ANY medium a million times more The way I continue to approach my Music and all creative output across all my platforms is devoid of focus on outcome I've been creating different types of art since I was 5 yrs old and for a long time it was for zero people for zero pay Im an artist and I'd rather die than NOT create art or use my brain to help serve those I love I just want to enjoy all life's experiences maintain the balance of my home and inner self while sharing what I enjoy & finding other passionate people who resonate through it I've got Really Cool things in the works that I'm genuinely excited about  I'm moving on from Oceano for real, for real. Great memories but an even greater future ahead for me. I've been at it 15 yrs. GG! Let's push forward! I know at first it might sound weird but hear me out: I don't like being in the spotlight. I always do my best and have often… pic.twitter.com/LDkDcP7Dfz Michigan grindcore/metalcore outfit See You Next Tuesday have officially withdrawn from the upcoming Oceano final shows tour. The band cites the most recent tour flyer design fiasco as the reason.  Earlier in the week graphic designer Chris Gallien called Oceano vocalist Adam Warren out for using his flyer design, though slightly edited, after telling him his flyer did not make the cut. Warren tried to smooth things over by paying Gallien after the fact Earlier today, Oceano's social media has been wiped including all mention of the tour. We also reported that every band associated with the tour had also removed the flyer or any mention of the upcoming run.  As of posting this, there has been no official word from Oceano or any other band on the  tour package. However, now with See You Next Tuesday dropping many are questioning if the final shows will happen.  See You Next Tuesday shared the following message: In the end, we as a band have decided we are not comfortable with the current situation and will no longer be part of this tour. We would like to apologize to everyone who worked on making the tour happen for us and anyone who was looking forward to seeing us live. Lastly, we hope a positive resolution can be reached between all other parties involved. View this post on Instagram A post shared by See You Next Tuesday (@cunexttuesdaygrind) Northeast deathcore outfit Euclid have delivered their new single "Warrior," along with the official music video The band features drummer Matthew Kohanowski (ex-Oceano Home » Restaurant Review: Oceano Kitchen the announcement came through that Oceano Kitchen was closing But then it was followed by the revelation that it was just moving Chefs and owners Jeremy and Cindy Bearman bought a former co-working and events property just a few minutes up the road in Lake Worth Beach The Bearmans’ talent for crafting simple dishes that explode with flavors garnered them a distinguished James Beard Award semifinalist nomination for “Best Chef” in the South last year So I knew their creativity would transfer to the new The quirks that loyal patrons remember—cash only but it’s the people who make this a special place we were warmly greeted by a passing server and then by longtime GM Sue Brown who offered us a glass of wine while we waited for a table but there are also unique finds like Sancerre For someone who always looks for the “off the beaten path” varietals We settled into a cozy nook in the back until two seats at the chef’s table/bar opened up I couldn’t believe my luck; I had a front-row seat to the kitchen magic directed the culinary symphony with grace and calm calling for service in almost a whisper and always punctuating his requests with “please” and “thank you.” I won’t go into much detail about our meal I will dish about the house-made mozzarella ($21)—warm gooey and sharing a soft slice of bread slathered in garlicy pesto with the most delicious baby tomatoes I’ve ever savored an edible piece of colorful modern art with pieces of ripe orange juicy grapefruit and tender avocado balanced with crunchy red onion and cancha corn overflowing onto our table and pushing me to rush through them before they lose their heat each dish was delivered with the perfect duration between courses I also appreciated that our plates were changed before each course The rigatoni with lamb ragout ($39) and New Bedford scallops ($41) rounded out the dinner with its melt-in-your-mouth meat and crunchy breadcrumbs was equally as savory as the perfectly prepared scallops Sitting at the bar enabled us to interact with most of the small staff Servers chatted with us as they poured their guests’ wine And it made me jealous of those who live closer to Oceano IF YOU GO512 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth Beach; 561/400-7418PARKING: Street parkingHOURS: Tues. – Sat. from 5:30 p.m.PRICES: $5.50 – $42WEBSITE: oceanokitchen.com Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Christie is a food lover and travel fanatic who believes there's always room for dessert When she’s not writing about the plates and people who capture South Florida's soul Christie is irresistibly happy in the company of her husband Boca Raton magazine is on the front lines of local issues and events in South Florida covering the lighter side of life like dining news and fashion Privacy PolicyAboutAdvertise With UsContact Us