The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors closed the yearslong Housing Element process by rezoning several sites to make way for the needed units. “This wasn’t something that happened overnight; this was two, three years in the making,” 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson told the Sun on May 2. “I want to make sure that…
To save our United States, we must vote in the 2024 elections at all levels, from city council to president. There was the primary election on March 5 and the general election on Nov. 5. But how will we vote? The last election in 2020 was a crazy-quilt example of irregularities. Because of the COVID-19…
United we stand Gallery Los Olivos presents Unity, a duo exhibition showcasing abstract paintings by Christine Marie and mixed media mosaics by Wendy Brewer, through the end of May. The gallery will host a reception to celebrate the new exhibit on Saturday, May 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. Call (805) 688-7517 or visit gallerylosolivos.com…
As part of its 20th anniversary tour, Celtic Woman will perform at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez on Saturday, May 18, at 8 p.m. Admission to the upcoming concert, held in the resort’s Samala Showroom, ranges between $59 and $89. Known for its captivating vocal harmonies, Celtic Woman has achieved multi-platinum success in…
Each year, the California Nature Art Museum (Cal-NAM)—formerly the Wildling Museum—in Solvang presents its Wilderness Spirit Award to a person or group who strives to bring awareness to natural places through various platforms. The Community Environmental Council (CEC) was selected to receive this year’s award, while the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will receive…
The Fall Guy What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth, Bulbul? Full price What’s it worth, Caleb? Full price Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards RPX Santa Maria, Movies Lompoc, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande Former stuntman-turned-director David Leitch (Bullet Train, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde) helms this action comedy loosely based on Lee Majors TV series of…
Freaky Friday What’s it rated? PG When? 2003 Where’s it showing? The Palm Theatre of San Luis Obispo on May 11 (1:30, 4:15, 7, and 9:30 p.m.), May 12 (1:30, 4:15, and 7 p.m.), and May 13 (7:30 p.m.) Freaky Friday features teenaged Lindsey Lohan in her heyday and Jamie Lee Curtis as a put-upon…
Streets Of Fire What’s it rated? PG When? 1984 Where’s it showing? The Palm Theatre of San Luis Obispo on May 10 (4:15 and 7 p.m.) Director and co-writer Walter Hill (The Warriors, 48 Hrs., Johnny Handsome) helms this neo-noir “rock & roll fable,” a furious motorcycle musical set in a dystopian ’50s-esque retro future…
• U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) and Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse joined Santa Barbara Harbor officials to survey the semiannual dredging at Santa Barbara Harbor and discuss how more than $3 million secured in the 2024 federal funding deal will help ensure safe navigation for Santa Barbara’s maritime industry, recreational boaters, and maintain…
Lompoc Village Library Manager Sierra Foster started a seed library at her branch after noticing several residents checking out gardening and landscaping books. “Since we are in a small town, there isn’t a lot of things to do, so I wanted to give people some hobbies to do,” Foster said. “I wanted to support those…
The Dana Reserve is one of the bigger controversial development issues San Luis Obispo County’s seen in recent years, with a divided community waiting anxiously for months to hear whether the SLO County Board of Supervisors would approve it. In late April, it did with a 3-2 vote. During a two-day meeting on April 23…
The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission unanimously approved new greenhouse gas emissions thresholds in the county’s Energy Element to meet its Climate Action Plan goals. However, several commissioners shared concerns about frequently changing the metrics. The 2030 Climate Action Plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent below 2018 levels by 2030—a change…
When it comes to land use, Solvang’s time-honored rules are full of “head-scratchers,” Planning Manager Rafael Castillo told the Planning Commission at its May 6 meeting. “The adopted zoning ordinance has remained virtually the same since its adoption in 1990,” Castillo said. “It’s ancient. I hate to say that. … The farm has not been…
Grab your bottle Purposeful Edna Valley olive oil is available at Bishop’s Market in the SLO Public Market, Wolff Vineyards, Saucelito Canyon Tasting Room, Baileyana Winery, and at Top Dog Coffee Bar in Morro Bay. Keep up with events and its list of FFA chapter recipients on its website free-4494545.webadorsite.com. Purposeful Edna Valley founder Laurie…
Orcutt, don’t act so surprised. The county’s had its eye on your lovely open spaces for a while now, and all the Board of Supervisors did on May 3 was to approve what’s already been in the works. That’s part of the message from 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson as the supes were about to…
American college students should not be forced to give up their constitutional rights to free speech, to peacefully assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. That is what is happening today on college campuses across the country. It began when protesters set up tents on the South Lawn of Columbia University…
