As students and teachers begin to settle into their routines in the new school year, a new type of educational opportunity is on deck for local students—and it’s one that Doug Heumann feels is more important than ever. “Parents need to know what their kids’ rights are; students need to know what their rights are,” […]
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Central Coast artists showcase works in Clark Center for the Performing lobby
Support local art Visit the Clark Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. for an opening reception for the next set of local artists hosted in the venue’s box office lobby. For more information, visit clarkcenter.org. Whether visiting the venue for the latest musical theater production or one of […]
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Too much risk
Home insurance providers across the state are dropping their coverage in areas where fire danger is highest
Stay informed For more information on insurance options and what to do if your carrier drops, visit uphelp.org. For more information on the California FAIR Plan visit cfpnet.com. Nicole Pratt couldn’t believe her eyes when she read the letter from her insurance company. Kemper said it was dropping her home insurance. “We have lived and […]
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Central Coast Arts Collective represents artists in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo counties
Submit your art The Painters Group, a subgroup of the Central Coast Arts Collective, will have its show at Art Center Morro Bay Sept. 21 through Nov. 6. Entries opened on July 1, submission deadline is Aug. 1. For more information on the collective, visit centralcoastartistcollective.org for future exhibitions or to join or donate. The […]
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Central Coast cities host panel discussions and screenings of new film, American Hospitals, Healing a Broken System
See for yourself To request a showing of American Hospitals, Fixing a Broken System, visit fixithealthcare.com/host-a-screening to sign up to host a free screening of the film in your community. While he doesn’t believe the current hospital industry is wholeheartedly corrupt—and in fact, he’s proud to see the innovations the industry has made over the […]
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It’s Pride Month
The Central Coast is celebrating the LGBTQ-plus community this June with events in SLO and Santa Barbara counties
As we roll into national Pride Month, celebrating the LGBTQ-plus community seems especially poignant following a year of anti-trans legislation across the country, attempts to ban gender identity and sexual orientation from sex education, and fights in local schools and cities over rainbow flags and crosswalks. In 2023, SLO and Santa Barbara counties are hosting Pride events all June long. For this year’s annual Pride issue, Staff Writer Taylor O’Connor has event details for you; and New Times Staff Writer Adrian Rosas from the Sun’s sister paper writes about trans visibility and what local organizations are doing to lift them up.
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We Are Family photos celebrate LGBTQ-plus families across the Central Coast
See for yourself Experience the exhibit We Are Family at The Bunker (810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo) until the end of June. For more information on other Central Coast Pride events, visit slopride.com or follow them on Instagram @centralcoastpride. For Laura Albers, a family photo is a powerful thing. Sometimes it’s a window into […]
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Central Coast Pride brings Pride Prom to students across the coast as part of month-long celebration
There’s a new prom in town for high school students from North Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, one that’s helps celebrate the LGBTQ-plus community on the Central Coast. “It’s all about gathering together with your community and dancing, or putting art together, or just making new friends,” Art and Soul founder Faith LeGrande […]
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SLO Rep showcases a simple yet profound set design and dialogue in A Doll’s House, Part 2
Play house A Doll’s House, Part 2 runs until May 21 at the SLO Rep Theatre (888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo) at 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. To purchase tickets visit slorep.org/tickets. For more information on this production and future shows, follow SLO Rep on Instagram @sloreptheatre. […]