The Buellton City Council decided to restrict the size and height of accessory dwelling units at a meeting on May 8. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a completely independent residence with its own kitchens and bathroom, Associate Planner Cara Miralles told the council. She said ADUs can be attached to the main house or […]
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Santa Ynez Band of Chumash opens museum and cultural center
Come on in The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center is located at 3500 Numancia St. and open Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for teenagers, seniors 65 and older, and active duty military members with identification; and $10 for children ages 3 to 12. […]
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Solvang Theaterfest celebrates summer kickoff with picnicking and live music by Pablo Cruise
Solvang Theaterfest welcomes back summer with a Pablo Cruise concert on Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m. Executive director Chantel Green said Solvang will also host an open picnic for the community from 4 to 6 p.m. that day. She encouraged interested community members to bring their own meals and parents to bring their children. […]
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Great American Melodrama stages Les Misérables parody
From now until June 14, the Great American Melodrama in Oceano will host Less Miserable, a comedic parody of the iconic play Les Misérables, based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel. “We keep all of the plot points,” said John Keating, artistic director for the Melodrama. “We’re telling the whole story of Les Misérables.” Keating said […]
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Ashley and Nik Ramirez’s journey to their Buellton restaurant, Na Na Thai
Thai-m to eat Na Na Thai is located at 225 McMurray Road, unit E, and is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m. Check out @na_na_thai on Instagram and find the menu at nanathaisyv.com. When it comes to ingredients like monosodium glutamate, Ashley and Nik Ramirez don’t let misconceptions prevent them from trying […]
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Lompoc police get a radio upgrade after decades of old technology
For the first time in more than 30 years, Lompoc police officers received new portable radios on May 5. Police Chief Kevin Martin said officers received more modern devices as part of a $4 million plan to replace the city’s three-decade-old radio network. “My biggest concern was the portables police officers were carrying,” Martin said. […]
