Michael and Diana Muranaka quote their favorite movie, Bridesmaids, to each other so often that one scene inspired the name of their hot sauce company. The scene follows a police officer who stops Kristen Wiig’s character and recognizes her from a sign at her bakery. “You’re Cake Baby,” the officer said, referencing the name of […]
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Prescribed burn coming to Sedgwick Reserve to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire fuel
The county Fire Department will begin prescribed burns around the Santa Ynez and Los Alamos valleys with a nearly $1 million grant from Cal Fire. “It’s one of the most effective and cost-effective ways to reduce fuel,” Santa Barbara County Fire Marshal Fred Tan told the Sun. First, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department will […]
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New children’s computers with educational games are at the Santa Maria library
Connecting the dots, learning colors, and solving jigsaw puzzles are some of the activities kids now have access to on bilingual learning computers at the Santa Maria Public Library. The computers provide safe, engaging educational content for ages 2 to 12. Set up in the children’s area on the first level of the library at […]
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A Santa Barbara artist displays four mediums of work inspired by his Brazilian culture
In Paulo Lima’s mind, a rusty piece of wire in the middle of the street was a great topper for one of his sculptures. Even though he thought the metal had been run over by a car, it didn’t matter. “I picked it up in the middle of the street, like, ‘Oh my God. This […]
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Santa Maria hosts Día de los Muertos community festival
Celebrate the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead with cultural activities and crafts at Santa Maria’s 15th annual Día de los Muertos Festival. The Fine Arts Complex at Allan Hancock College will be transformed into a vibrant festival for Día de los Muertos on Oct. 26. Hosted by the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks […]
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Find vintage wonderland at Flying Miz Daisy’s market in Solvang
The Flying Miz Daisy vintage market returns to Solvang on Oct. 25 at Mission Santa Inés. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and admission and parking are free. Visitors can shop from more than 60 vendors for vintage goods, architectural salvages, garden décor, clothing, jewelry, and more. There’ll also be music and […]
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With a reputation for barbecue and whiskey, a Solvang eatery is set to debut a new restaurant
On its face, Whiskey ’N Rye Smokehouse is a classic barbecue joint. However, Don Conner opened the restaurant with the idea to serve a lot more than ribs and brisket. “Our primary focus is smoking and grilling more so than just meats,” Conner said. “We try to incorporate a little flare of barbecue into all […]
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A Grover Beach chef, who competed on national TV, is gearing up for the next phase in his career
When the Food Network called chef Jacob Town, he thought it was the greatest gift he’d ever received during his 30 years in the industry. After a two-hour interview and a couple of days in limbo, Town and his wife, Brooke, found out their restaurant, The Spoon Trade, was cast on season 49, episode 11, […]
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Sixth annual Lompoc Chalk Festival draws professional and amateur artists
Katherine Taylor can look at an animal and imagine it talking. The skill has helped the illustrator and muralist create her original creatures with human emotion, namely humor, which comes from the animals’ eyes. “You can’t do funny without having a great eye. It just doesn’t work if the eye’s flat,” Taylor told the Sun. […]
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Art Spot hosts two more Paint in the Vineyard sessions this year
Enjoy an afternoon sipping on a glass of red or white while working some magic with a paintbrush in Santa Barbara County wine country. Art Spot on Wheels is set to host two more Paint in the Vineyard events this year. Hit the Koehler Winery vineyards on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. […]
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Santa Maria library hosts monthly book club meetings
Book clubs for adults at the Santa Maria Public Library cater to readers who enjoy all genres. Monthly discussions are held in the library’s learning loft and include light refreshments. The Junk Journal Book Club combines reading with crafting, giving members the opportunity to discuss novels of different genres and journal with craft materials. On […]
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Board of Supervisors delay decision to make layoffs in health and social services department
Santa Barbara County supervisors pushed making a decision on budget rebalancing plans for the Public Health and Social Services departments. The plans discussed at the Oct. 7 supervisors meeting would eliminate more than 175 positions across both departments effective in January. “We’ve been receiving a lot of frustration for a lack of information,” 2nd District […]
