Designed to pave the way for slightly taller buildings and other development changes in Lompoc, a list of potential code revisions will move forward to the City Council with the Planning Commission’s support. During its final meeting of 2024, the Planning Commission unanimously signed off on staff’s proposal to update certain land use designations and […]
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Stone Pine Hall holds concert benefit for the Lompoc Theatre Project
There’ll be church pews and stacking chairs but no standing room for guests of an intimate concert, set to bring a handful of rock, roots, and country acts to Stone Pine Hall in late December. With a capacity limit under 100, the historic building—previously a First Church of Christ Scientist Reading Room—is hosting the show […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast holds annual youth art exhibit
A showcase of art by young members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast opened at the Santa Maria Town Center on Dec. 13 and is scheduled to remain on display through the end of December. Every year, the local Boys & Girls Clubs organization hosts activities related to the National Fine […]
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Floral design students and teachers from Santa Maria and Nipomo contribute to Rose Parade
On Dec. 7, more than 100 floral design and advanced floral design students and teachers from Santa Maria High School, Pioneer Valley High School, and Nipomo High School’s FFA programs joined forces with Kiwanis International and the Phoenix Decorating Company to help prepare floats for this year’s Rose Parade in Pasadena, aka the Pasadena Tournament […]
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PCPA’s Beauty and the Beast is a sweeping spectacle
Certain as the sun The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Marian Theatre through Dec. 22. Visit pcpa.org for tickets or more info. The Marian Theatre is located at 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. If there’s one tale as old as time that ages particularly […]
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Pryor Baird and supporting acts hold acoustic holiday shows in Orcutt and Atascadero
As Christmas approaches, so do two chances to see Pryor Baird live in concert without venturing outside of the Central Coast. The prolific blues and country musician with local roots, widely known for his time on NBC’s The Voice, will perform in Atascadero on Friday, Dec. 20, at 6:30 p.m., and in Orcutt on Saturday, […]
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Flying Goat Cellars donates 40 percent of new pinot noir sales to local horse sanctuary
Pinot neigh To find out more about Flying Goat Cellars, call (805) 736-9032 or visit flyinggoatcellars.com. The winery is located at 1520 E. Chestnut Court, unit A, Lompoc. Call (805) 737-9246 or visit returntofreedom.org for more info on the Return to Freedom wild horse sanctuary, located at 4115 Jalama Road, Lompoc. Sweet notes of cola […]
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Lompoc approves its first environmental justice element
A new blueprint for a greener future in Lompoc is moving forward thanks to a recent City Council decision. Over the course of four public hearings (held in May, June, August, and September), the Lompoc Planning Commission worked with city staff to discuss and draft the city’s first environmental justice element, which the City Council […]
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Trisha Cole compiles a new book of recipes and stories from her newsletter series
Book it Copies of Life at the Dumpling are currently available locally at Alisal Ranch in Solvang and Field Day Coffee in San Luis Obispo. Cuyama Buckhorn in New Cuyama and A Satellite of Love in San Luis Obispo and additional venues slated to carry the book in the near future, author Trisha Cole told […]
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Orcutt playwright debuts holiday show, Turkey Boy, at the SLO Library
Performances of Turkey Boy: A Christmas Carol Addendum will be held in the San Luis Obispo Library’s Community Room on Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. on both evenings. Written by Orcutt local Weston Eric Scott, this original play follows a child actor who has played Tiny Tim in his local […]
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Friendly Neighborhood Big Band holds two free Christmas concerts in Nipomo
Holiday music fans can look forward to two upcoming Christmas-centric performances in Nipomo from the Friendly Neighborhood Big Band—one outdoors and the other indoors. The group will hold a free outdoor concert in a residential area, on the driveway of 755 Honey Groove Lane, Nipomo, on Sunday, Dec. 8, from noon to 2 p.m. Attendees […]
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Guadalupe partners with Caltrans on ADA improvement project
Sidewalks outside a handful of city-owned properties in Guadalupe will undergo a crucial makeover, thanks to a joint effort between the city and Caltrans. During the Guadalupe City Council’s last meeting of November, City Attorney Philip F. Sinco described this project to upgrade some pedestrian paths and bring others up to current ADA standards as […]
