By William D'Urso
Andy Caldwell held his first campaign rally on Dec. 7, under overcast skies, scattered rain showers, and a massive flag whipping in the wind.
His path to Salud Carbajal&rsq...
By Zac Ezzone
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution declaring an emergency following the release of new information on the extent climate change is affecting par...
By William D'Urso
A regional advocacy group released a report Dec. 10 painting a stark picture for renters in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
In the report, the Central Coast Allianc...
By Zac Ezzone
In an attempt to curb the number of kids using electronic cigarettes or vaping, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted to prohibit businesses from selling flavore...
By ZAC EZZONE
Increasing the number of public art pieces in Santa Maria could make the city more beautiful and walkable, encapsulate its rich heritage, and boost the city’s economic v...
By WILLIAM D'URSO
Julefest has long been a staple of Solvang’s tourism experience.
It’s one of the events the City Council wants to use to boost the city’s marketing potentia...
• In a Dec. 5 Facebook post, state Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) reflected on the Thomas Fire, a 2017 blaze that counts among the most destructive in recent ...
By ZAC EZZONE
In the midst of facing a rapidly growing need, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Barbara County received some much-needed assistance through a $56,000 grant fr...
By ZAC EZZONE
Following a year of nonstop conversations over cannabis cultivation, residents and stakeholders in Santa Barbara County will have a new marijuana-related topic to discuss in 2...
By EVELYN DELANY
Years ago people smoked everywhere, in bed, driving their cars, at work, in restaurants. Now, not so much. Laws have been passed, and now smoking is prohibited on public trans...
By Stephen Siemsen, Orcutt
In response to: “After years of stalled growth, the city of Guadalupe is rapidly adding homes and inching toward future commercial development” (“Building up...
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By THE CANARY
Good news everyone! Santa Maria City Council finally approved its public art master plan. The proposed plan divided the city in 2016/2017, pitting developers and conservatives...
Art Squared opened at Valley Art Gallery in Orcutt on Friday, Dec. 6, and will remain on display through Saturday, Dec. 28. This exhibition showcases 50 abstract paintings by ...
Allan Hancock College Youth Dance presents its production of The Nutcracker at Ethel Pope Auditorium in Santa Maria on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 ...
The Santa Maria Public Library hosts a screening of the Academy Award-winning drama, Green Book, on Monday, Dec. 16, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The film follows the true story of an ...
By CALEB WISEBLOOD
"You’ll stay up till this dump shines like the top of the Chrysler Building,” a six-year-old orphan, Molly (Stella Sarvis), sings during “It’s the...
By PETER JOHNSON
There’s a particular Red Hot Chili Peppers song lyric that has always stuck in my mind as the perfect encapsulation of the story and spirit of maybe the rock band of my ...
By CAMILLIA LANHAM
Celebrate Naughty Oak Brewing Co.’s third anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 10 p.m. I know! I can’t believe it either. This squirrelly little brewery tha...
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Todd Haynes (Velvet Goldmine, I’m Not There) directs this historical legal thriller about corporate defense attorney Robert Bilott (Mark Ruffalo) who takes on an environ...
By MALEA MARTIN
It’s all in the name at the Wine Stone Inn: The brand-new boutique hotel features a Vintage Room with a wine option for everybody. But Wine Stone isn’t just servin...
Solvang Antiques Fine Art Gallery hosts its annual Holiday Art Show through Tuesday, Dec. 31. This group exhibition features works from Sheryl Knight, Mary Kay West, Joe Barbi...
Winter Salon, a salon style group exhibition, opened at Gallery Los Olivos on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and will run through Thursday, Jan. 30. This showcase features works from more...
The historic Fabing McKay Spanne House in Lompoc hosts its Christmas Open House event on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can enjoy a tour of the home, which h...
Let’s Do the Holidays, a seasonal group art show, runs through Sunday, Dec. 29, at Cypress Gallery in Lompoc. Presented by the Lompoc Valley Art Association, this exhibi...
The Chumash Casino Resort hosts comedian Felipe Esparza on Friday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. Esparza rose to stardom after competing on season seven on NBC’s Last Comic Standin...
Certain Sparks Music presents its 2019 Winter Recitals with the adult recital on Friday, Dec. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m., and the youth recital on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 5 to 9 p.m...
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