SLO LIFE Magazine Aug/Sep 2019

| CONTENTS
30
32
34
36
48
Q&A
Recently tapped for the job as fire chief
at the San Luis Obispo Fire Department,
KEITH AGGSON stops by to discuss drought,
climate conditions, and California’s blazes.
Now Hear This
With several albums under their belt
PONCHO AND THE WIZARDS have an
ever-growing fan base.
Family
PADEN HUGHES heads to north county
and takes in the glowing scene of Sensario.
On the Rise
Mission College Preparatory High
School senior BRYCE HILTON combines
athleticism and academics with generosity
and care for others.
Profile
The San Luis Obispo Leadership Program
marks its 28th year. We introduce the
members who make up the current class.
68
72
78
Real Estate
Look no further for insight into the local housing
market as we share the year-to-date statistics of home
sales for both the city and county of San Luis Obispo.
Health
With her finger always on the pulse, ERIKA FITZGERALD
dives into the nitty-gritty details of one of the hottest
trends in health: Charcoal.
Taste
Fresh from the garden and topped with goodness,
JAIME LEWIS explores the ways a salad can make a meal.
56
Dwelling
The KOSTELNIKS open the doors to their
newly remodeled Spanish-style home.
12 | SLO LIFE MAGAZINE | AUG/SEP 2019
86
88
92
96
Kitchen
Whether you prefer peaches or nectarines, apricots
or cherries, there’s just one problem—these gems
don’t store well. CHEF JESSIE RIVAS saves the day for
that over-ripe produce with his version of a traditional
cobbler recipe.
Wine Notes
Wine writer ANDRIA MCGHEE takes you out of the
vineyards and into the tasting rooms for exceptional
flavors worth trying.
Brew
Always in the know, BRANT MYERS shares the inside
scoop on what’s happening behind the scenes of our
local breweries.
Happenings
Looking for something to do? We’ve got you covered.
Check out the calendar to discover the best events
around the Central Coast in August and September.