An email thread between a former Guadalupe mayor and current city leaders on illegal fireworks kindled public attention less than 48 hours after the convo began. On July 8, Guadalupe resident Frances Romero copied a handful of city staffers and elected officials on a Public Records Act (PRA) request regarding information on illegal fireworks citations […]
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Solvang Festival Theater hosts performances of PCPA’s The Play That Goes Wrong
The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of The Play That Goes Wrong, with performances from July 12 through 28 at the Solvang Festival Theater. Described as “part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes,” this award-winning farce is about a drama group’s murder mystery production that goes from “bad to disastrous,” according to press materials. […]
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Oceano/Five Cities Elks Lodge holds concert fundraiser to benefit Elks National Foundation
Local doo-wop ensemble The Bald Spots will perform at the Oceano/Five Cities Elks Lodge in Oceano on Saturday, July 13, at 5 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Concert proceeds will benefit the Elks National Foundation. The Bald Spots is a Central Coast-based band […]
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Solvang approves land use shift at Old Mission Santa Inés
A recent proposal to redefine Old Mission Santa Inés from a land use perspective faced backlash from one Solvang official who feared the change would infringe on the church owner’s property rights. At the Solvang City Council’s July 8 meeting, Councilmember David Brown argued against staff’s recommendation to redesignate the mission’s grounds to open space/recreational […]
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Husband-and-wife duo gussies up SYV wine country with Cote of Paint
No paint, no gain Visit coteofpaintwine.com to find out more about Cote of Paint, bottled at Dragonette Cellars in Buellton with fruit sourced from multiple vineyards based in Santa Barbara County. One of the Santa Ynez Valley’s youngest wine brands launched in February but will wait until 2028 to celebrate its first anniversary. The two […]
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Mid-July marks the debut of the Great American Melodrama’s Gunsmokin’
The Great American Melodrama in Oceano presents its production of Gunsmokin’, which opens on Friday, July 12. Performances of the new show are scheduled to run at the theater through Saturday, Sept. 7. Set in the town of Rooster Punch, the play follows various locals who fear they won’t be able to afford tax increases […]
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Oceano Seabreeze Market highlights local artisans, crafters, and more
Discover Oceano hosts the Oceano Seabreeze Market on Saturday, July 13, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Oceano Train Depot. Attendees will have the chance to buy or browse selections of handcrafted goods and other items from local artists and curators. Admission is free. Visit discoveroceanoca.com for more details.
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Jonata in the Ballard Canyon AVA celebrates its 20th anniversary
Bash at The Barn Jonata, a Santa Ynez Valley-based wine producer, will host its 20th anniversary celebration event on Saturday, July 13, from 1 to 4 p.m., at The Barn at The Hilt Estate in Lompoc. Admission is $125 per person. Visit jonata.com for more info. The Barn at The Hilt Estate is located at […]
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Buellton considers leeway for hotels without on-site management
An emerging trend within the hotel industry inspired Buellton officials to patch up a vacant corner of the city’s municipal code. At its June 27 meeting, the Buellton City Council discussed two separate proposals from staff that address future hotel developments intending to operate without 24/7 on-site management, comparable to the approach of many Airbnbs. […]
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Watercolor Creations highlights Claudette Carlton’s eclectic paintings in Lompoc
Summer hues The Lompoc Valley Art Association presents Watercolor Creations, a solo exhibit of paintings by Claudette Carlton, at Cypress Gallery in Lompoc through Sunday, July 28. An art reception will be held on Saturday, July 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. Visit lompocart.org to find out more. The gallery is located at 119 E. […]
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PCPA’s Little Shop of Horrors is big, bold, and bloody brilliant
Plant ahead The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of Little Shop of Horrors at the Solvang Festival Theater through Sunday, July 7. Visit pcpa.org or facebook.com/pacificconservatorytheatre, or call (805) 922-8313 for tickets and more info. The production opened at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria in April and in Solvang in mid-June. The […]
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Pillars 2024 highlights Bobby Williams’ paintings in Los Olivos
The opening reception for Pillars 2024, a solo exhibition of paintings by Bobby Williams at Gallery Los Olivos, will be held on Monday, July 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit is scheduled to remain on display through the end of July. In press materials, Williams described this showcase of agricultural paintings as “the […]
