Wedding season is almost here, and we’ve got some information for those of you still trying to decide what to do for yours. In this year’s annual Weddings Issue, Staff Writer Taylor O’Connor speaks with wedding dress purveyors and planners about what’s on-trend in bride and bridesmaid fashion; Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey from the…
• Assemblymembers Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), Steve Bennett (D-Ventura), and Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) authored Assembly Bill 2298, legislation that would help establish a statewide Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program, according to a Feb. 21 statement from Hart’s office. The program is meant to prevent fatal ship strikes on endangered whales and reduce…
A man with dementia was reunited with his family after having been missing for an entire day, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. “If you’ve had someone who’s gone missing or prone to confusion or wandering because of some sort of medical condition, [Project Lifesaver] would be a good thing to consider,” Sheriff’s…
I’d almost rather pay for a wedding than vote in the primary election. I might not be the only person who feels that way. There isn’t a lot of exciting stuff on the ballot. The choices are almost predetermined. But, hey, at least no one is running unopposed! You’ve got incumbent conservative 4th District Santa…
Whoever knew that equity and social justice requires that folks be able to live in Beverly Hills regardless of their financial means? This may the biggest lifestyle boost since the Beverly Hillbillies struck crude and rolled into town. The legendarily swank enclave of Beverly Hills is in a real lather. The enlightened social engineers in…
On Jan. 10, 2024, a man was found dead on the beach at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (ODSVRA) by State Parks rangers. The next day his car was found in the ocean. On Jan. 18, the Sun published a letter by Oceano resident Mary Martin: “Too many risks in Oceano.” What else…
Tony Costa, a prolific Elvis Presley tribute artist, will join the Lompoc Pops Orchestra for a special concert at Lompoc’s First United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 17, at 4 p.m. During the first half of the concert, the orchestra will perform a variety of pop selections from the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s,…
Boy Swallows Universe What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2024 Where’s it showing? Netflix Based on the bestselling novel by Trenton Dalton, this family dramedy centers on precocious Eli Bell (Felix Cameron), a 13-year-old living with his selectively nonverbal older brother, Gus (Lee Tiger Halley), mother Frances (Phoebe Tonkin), and stepfather Lyle (Travis Fimmel), who struggles…
Ann Foxworthy Gallery presents Allan Hancock College’s Fine Arts Faculty Art Show, currently on display through March 14. Admission to view the exhibit is free and it’s open to the public. The show’s featured media includes painting, installation work, photography, ceramics, digital video, and more. “As artists, our faculty have their own art-making practices both…
Lover, Stalker, Killer What’s it rated? Not rated When? 2024 Where’s it showing? Netflix Nothing ever goes wrong in a love triangle, right? There’s a lot of true crime out there, but even in a world filled with stories of love gone wrong, secret identities, and crazy exes, the story of Dave Kroupa, Cari Farver,…
Drive-Away Dolls What’s it rated? R What’s it worth, Glen? Matinee What’s it worth, Anna? Matinee Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards RPX Santa Maria, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande Ethan Coen directs this queer comedy co-written with his wife, Tricia Cooke, about free-spirited Jamie (Margaret Qualley) and her uptight friend, Marian (Geraldine Viswanathan), who decide to…
Call the pros Check out Moondance Bridal’s styles or book an appointment at moondancebridal.com. Reach out to Perfect Timing by Danette Castillo through perfecttimingbydanettecastillo.com and Brenda Cali at Gatherings for Good through gatheringsforgood.com. Weddings are about fashion, style, and individual expression as much as they are about bringing two people together. Every person getting married…
March gladness Birchwood Nipomo’s mac and cheese cookoff takes place on Saturday, March 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Rain postpones the event—visit birchwoodnipomo.com or call (805) 723-5102 for more info. The venue is located at 323 W. Tefft St., Nipomo. As a garden nursery and beer garden, Birchwood Nipomo is a haven for…
Take the cake Find SeaBreeze Cupcakes & Sweet Treats at 3001 Broad St., SLO, or call (805) 242-6588. Drop by Arroyo Grande Bakery at 1231 E. Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, or call (805) 489-1141. Place your order from Bri’s Sweet Retreat at (559) 908-9462(559) 908-9462 and pick it up at 1525 25th St., Oceano. The…
Most of us know a white bridal gown signals purity and innocence, but why do brides carry a bouquet? Why are wedding cakes tiered? Why isn’t the groom supposed to see the bride before the ceremony? Why does the bride’s father walk her down the aisle? Why, why, why do weddings have so many specific…
Fifth time’s the charm The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of Henry V through March 3 at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria. Visit pcpa.org or facebook.com/pacificconservatorytheatre for tickets and show times. For more info, call the PCPA box office at (805) 922-8313. PCPA’s next show, Wolf at the Door, is scheduled to…
Facing a projected $73 billion budget deficit, state Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) adjusted his priorities going into the March 5 primary, Hart told the Sun. “There’s no rosy way to describe the situation; we’ve had very strong budgets for more than … 10 years, and we want to do what we can to protect…
Incumbent Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) is running for his fourth term in the March primary, battling against a Republican and a fellow Democrat to represent parts of San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties and all of Santa Barbara County. A statement provided to the Sun by Carbajal’s senior advisor and communications director, Ian Mariani,…
Salaries and benefits should have been considered when the Santa Maria City Council discussed long range planning for the Fire Department, Firefighters Local 2020 union President and Fire Capt. Matthew Chircop said. “The message we’ve been communicating with the City Council and the public: because our pay is falling farther and farther behind the market,…
