It’s officially Pride Month, and despite the national politics surrounding certain LGBTQ-plus issues, the community is ready to celebrate with events across the Central Coast. As part of our annual Pride issue, Senior Staff Writer Caleb Wiseblood speaks with a handful of wineries that are contributing a portion of wine proceeds to support local LGBTQ-plus advocacy organizations and hosting events of their own to commemorate the season [5]. Staff Writer Emma Montalbano speaks with a couple of local establishments focused on being a space for the LGBTQ-plus community to celebrate year-round [6].
Also this week, read about the high fire season predicted for Santa Barbara County [3]; Youth ARTS Alive in Santa Maria [20]; and a quarter century of Lompoc’s Flying Goat Cellars [24].
Pop a cork: Vintners across Santa Ynez, Santa Maria, and Lompoc valleys celebrate Pride with wine-based fundraisers
By Caleb Wiseblood
Pride parties: Local businesses attempt to bring LGBTQ+ nightlife to the Central Coast for Pride month and beyond
By Emma Montalbano
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This article appears in Jun 5-15, 2025.