By Malea Martin
U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, the 24th Congressional District incumbent who represents San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, faced off against challenger Andy Caldwell in an...
By Karen Garcia
The Solvang Trolley and Carriage Company is again at odds with City Council member Chris Djernaes, as the business’s owners claim Djernaes is the reason PETA protested o...
By Camillia Lanham
After a COVID-19 update on Oct. 20 discussing outbreaks in Isla Vista, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted to pass an ordinance allowing the county to levy fin...
By Malea Martin
California voters will have the opportunity to vote on criminal justice reforms through two separate measures on the ballot this November: Propositions 20 and 25.
Proposition...
By KAREN GARCIA
Proposition 22 on this year’s California ballot reexamines whether gig workers for app-based transportation and delivery are independent contractors or if they’ll ...
• Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 16 the release of more funds for the state’s fifth round of Homekey awards, a program that allows jurisdictions to purchase and r...
By MALEA MARTIN
Cristin Nightingale, owner of Sunkissed Tanning Salon in Santa Maria, had always wanted to own her own salon, “even since high school.” In mid 2019, she decided to...
By ZAC EZZONE
Labor shortages and government regulations tied to groundwater usage continue to hinder local farmers, but technological advancements could ease some of these concerns, accord...
By RON FINK
I have been following Lompoc politics for about 30 years; anytime an elected official had a monetary interest or conducted business with the city, he/she would always re...
By Luis Catalan, Santa Barbara High School junior
I am very unsure about the future of my education right now. The only thing I do know is that we will need more funding for our schools and communities as we move past COVID-1...
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By THE CANARY
I love nothing more than the drama of a good ol’ local government meeting. But what I can’t stand is when someone on a dais doesn’t get the opportunity...
The Ann Foxworthy Gallery at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria presents its first virtual exhibition, a showcase of works by artist and photographer Marcos Dorado, which ...
Thirty-eight leading members of the Central Coast Coalition of Arts Leaders have signed a letter urging state and county elected leaders and health department officials to pri...
By CALEB WISEBLOOD
Described as a visual representation of solidarity, a new virtual, multimedia campaign from Healing Justice Santa Barbara—a countywide, Black-led and Black-centered orga...
By CALEB WISEBLOOD
”You may be wondering why I’m sitting in an empty theater. Perhaps it’s because I like large, dark, empty spaces,” a mysterious, masked vigilante tells...
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What if superheroes were actually corrupt and arrogant jerks who were owned by a corporation that monetizes them through films and merchandizing while carefully crafting their...
By KENNY CRESS
The words on the window to the left of the Tom’s Burgers entrance, and on the window to the right of it, read, “Lompoc Strong.”
Those words signify a commit...
The Grover Beach Community Library hosts its last book sale of the year on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can expect to browse through or make purchases ...
The Santa Ynez Botanic Garden hosts its next Art in the Garden meeting on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artists of every medium are welcome to join the group&mdash...
Studios on the Park in Paso Robles presents its latest fiber art exhibition, True Blue: Sew to Speak, through Monday, Nov. 2. This group show explores women’s history, e...
Glasshead Studio in Atascadero presents its Outdoor Studio Sale and Pop-up Art Fair on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale will feature a variety of locally produc...
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