A recent hearing to consider a Buellton developer’s request for a one-year extension on a city-approved project escalated into a debate on flood safety. While the Buellton Hub project—a mixed-use plaza of residential apartments, business offices, and recreation areas planned for a 17-acre site on Industrial Way, adjacent to a portion of Zaca Creek—was greenlit […]
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Folk-pop trio Girl Named Tom performs live in Solvang
Under the stars The Solvang Festival Theater presents Girl Named Tom, live in concert, on Friday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. Visit solvangtheaterfest.org for tickets and more info on the concert. The outdoor theater is located at 420 2nd St., Solvang. To find out more about Girl Named Tom, visit girlnamedtom.com. Thanks to a music-centric […]
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Local libraries screen finalists in 26th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
Various venues across the country are hosting film screenings in conjunction with the 26th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, including some local libraries in both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Local screenings commenced in late September at libraries in Nipomo, San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, and Cambria. Upcoming screenings will take place at the […]
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Solvang reluctantly approves new contract with the county sheriff
Without police departments of their own, four cities along the Central Coast depend on the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services. The current contracts between Solvang, Buellton, Goleta, and Carpinteria and the Sheriff’s Office expire on Sept. 29, leading each city to consider new terms laid out by the county before entering […]
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Temple Beth El in Santa Maria presents concert with violinist Brynn Albanese
Cambria-based concert violinist Brynn Albanese will perform at Temple Beth El in Santa Maria on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Temple. Admission is $18 in advance or $25 at the door (cash and checks will be accepted at the door, but not credit or debit cards). Doors […]
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39th annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference offers several workshops, highlights local authors
Authors, bloggers, screenwriters, and other writers in various fields—whether they’re established or aspiring—are invited to attend the 39th annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference, an upcoming one-day expo of writing workshops. The goal of the event is to “provide a nurturing yet challenging environment for creatives to take their craft to the next level,” according to […]
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Three local painters discuss their displays at this year’s SLOPOKE exhibition
Farm frames The 13th annual SLOPOKE Art of the West Show is open on Sept. 22, 23, and 24 at Flag Is Up Farms, located at 901 E. Highway 246, Solvang. Visit the-slopoke.com to find out more about the group exhibition. Sprawling landscapes and intimate still life paintings will be among the works on display […]
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Central Coast Railroad Festival holds exhibits, festivities in Santa Barbara, SLO counties
Several events are slated to take place between Friday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 8, across the Central Coast as part of the 13th annual Central Coast Railroad Festival. The festival’s main event will be held at the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the […]
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Wildling Museum showcases art inspired by California’s nine national parks
The opening reception for a new juried exhibition, California National Parks: Stories of Water, at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibit includes artworks of various media by 37 participating artists and will remain on display through February 2024. The selected […]
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Two cannabis dispensaries move forward with Guadalupe City Council support
With plans to bring two new cannabis shops to downtown Guadalupe, two separate retailers recently entered into similar agreements with the city. Public hearings for both projects, Root One and Element 7, were held back-to-back during the Guadalupe City Council’s Sept. 12 meeting. As part of their applications, each retailer was required to outline “the […]
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Refugio Ranch Vineyards repurposes historic railroad site into new tasting space
Now boarding Visit refugioranch.com for more info on Refugio Ranch Vineyards, located at 2990 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. The new 29 Ninety food pop-up series at the venue takes place every Saturday and Sunday, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Call (805) 697-5289 for more details on the ongoing program and its menu offerings. Previously […]
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Family of Nat Fast donates rare sketches to local auction fundraiser
Art and the city St. Peter’s Episcopal Church presents Art in the Heart of the City, a benefit auction, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Artworks in the auction will be available to view starting at 2 p.m. Bidding begins at 2:30 p.m. in Parke Parish Hall. Admission to the fundraiser, which also features light appetizers and […]
