By KASEY BUBNASH
A judge recently ruled that the city of Guadalupe acted unlawfully when it suddenly announced in 2017 that employees would no longer be eligible for merit-based salary step in...
By ZAC EZZONE
Hundreds of people filled the Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Building on June 5 to voice their opinion on a proposed aquifer exemption that would expand the area in Cat Canyon...
By KASEY BUBNASH
The Santa Barbara County grand jury released reports on two of its investigations into the Santa Barbara County Jail on June 11—one looking into the prevalence of contra...
By ZAC EZZONE
A purely symbolic vote to support the Green New Deal, proposed federal legislation aimed at limiting climate change, sparked a tense conversation between Santa Barbara County ...
By ZAC EZZONE
Santa Maria residents will have a second opportunity to run, walk, bike, and skate on a portion of Main Street next year when it closes for an Open Streets event in late March...
By KASEY BUBNASH
There are roughly 8,388 Santa Barbara County residents who receive supplemental income payments from the government because they are either disabled, over the age of 65, or bo...
By ZAC EZZONE
An attempt to restore the population of endangered Southern California steelhead trout living in the Santa Ynez River is being opposed by some jurisdictions that rely on the r...
• Two bills aimed at addressing human trafficking, authored by Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo), passed out of the Assembly on May 31. Assembly Bill 662 ...
By KASEY BUBNASH
Before there were walk-in clinics and urgent care centers, there were family doctors—the doctors grandma talks about, who spent years looking after the health needs of e...
By SCOTT FINA
Cities are difficult to govern. They are not empowered, protected, or even recognized by the U.S. Constitution. They cannot print money or set interest rates. They cannot cont...
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By THE CANARY
How often do you think Santa Maria City Councilmember Michael Moats brings up the house he lives in when discussing city issues?
I know it’s a weird question, b...
By CALEB WISEBLOOD
A champagne reception and artist demonstration for Solvang Antiques Fine Art Gallery’s featured artist, Joe Mancuso, takes place on Wednesday, June 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. ...
By CALEB WISEBLOOD
An artist reception for Flying Goats Cellars’ featured artist, Sarah Allred, takes place on Saturday, June 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. The Lompoc-based artist is also a longtim...
By CALEB WISEBLOOD
The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature hosts a program to celebrate the life and legacy of artist Ray Strong (1905-2006) on Sunday, June 23, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Collector David...
By CALEB WISEBLOOD
Vampires, dragons, and elves, oh my! It’s safe to say we’re not in Kansas anymore, but we certainly aren’t in the merry, old land of Oz either. Laila Eyvindr...
By CALEB WISEBLOOD
Throughout childhood and up until college, future photographer Bill Morson was never dead set on a specific career.
“I would tell my friends that, if possible, ...
By CALEB WISEBLOOD
At age 25, Kevin Galloway made a life-altering decision. Tired of pursuing a career in banking, Galloway decided the time had come to chase his true dream. After relocating fr...
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John Chester (Lost in Woonsocket, Rock Prophecies) directs this documentary about his and his wife’s developing a sustainable farm on a 200-acre patch of depleted ground...
By NICK POWELL
I knew it would be good the moment I heard about it. My wife and I ran into her co-worker at Home Depot in Lompoc, and this good ol’ boy from Louisiana couldn’t st...
The Santa Ynez Valley Performing Arts Company, under the sponsorship of Art Without Limits, presents An Invitation to Dance at the Santa Ynez High School Little Theater, start...
Rancho Bowl and Lounge hosts its 60th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 15, from noon to 5:30 p.m. The event features Santa Maria-style barbecue, carnival games, live ...
The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Solvang Festival Theater from Thursday, June 13, through Sun...
CCSPA hosts Summer Fun Day at Oso Flaco Lake on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees can enjoy learning cultural history about the area while strolling through t...
Wineries located along the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail are participating in Summer Sipping on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m...
The PODs, aka The Politics of Dancing, perform at Maverick Saloon on Saturday, June 15, from 8 to 11 p.m. This dance band covers hits from the ’70s to present day. The s...
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