Get crafty Craft & Create is located at 446 Alisal Road, suite 11, Solvang. Owned by Art Spot on Wheels, this DIY lounge is open Sundays and Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from noon to 5 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (805) […]
Craft & Create welcomes winter with December DIY painting events
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Take action to protect the Equal Rights Amendment
Women and girls in the United States still lack guaranteed equal rights. The consequences are evident in ongoing battles against unequal pay, workplace harassment, pregnancy discrimination, domestic violence, and more. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) became the 28th Amendment over four years ago and will update the Constitution to provide nationwide protection against discriminatory federal […]
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Things for my kids to be grateful for when times are tough
You have a roof over your head, and if you didn’t, you’d go to Big 5 and buy a tent because you are a survivor. You have enough to eat and relatively clean water to drink. You have people who love you, and even if you didn’t, you could still give love to the best […]
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Who’s really to blame for our high gas prices?
Why are gas prices in California higher than the rest of the United States? The political class in Sacramento blame the oil companies, saying that they are “profiteers.” But it is those same politicians who are driving them out of business to “save the planet.” So, who is really to blame? Maybe a recent decision […]
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Holiday Guide 2024
Don’t blink or the year might be over. Before that happens, you’ve got to revel in the spirit of the holiday season! And I don’t just mean when the big man in red comes to deliver all those things you want. Our annual Holiday Guide is here to help you really celebrate this season, with […]
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Allan Hancock College opens its long-awaited Pride Center to serve LGBTQ-plus students and allies
The Allan Hancock Pride Center, a space dedicated to serving the LGBTQ-plus community and its allies on campus, opened its doors on Oct. 30. “We were, gosh, thrilled to finally see that vision come to light. I know for decades there had been a dream to have it,” Hancock Director of Student Engagement and Community […]
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Political Watch: November 21, 2024
• U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) unveiled a new legislative effort to rename a Central Coast post office in Goleta for Frederick Lopez, a retired brigadier general in the U.S. Marine Corps with a 30-year career of distinguished service, according to a Nov. 12 statement from Carbajal’s office. Carbajal—a veteran himself—joined Lopez, his family, […]
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Cost of living, wage increases highlighted in first farmworker conditions committee meeting
Santa Barbara County 1st District Supervisor Das Williams and 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann stepped out of their seats in the Santa Maria hearing room and gave the dais to local farmworker advocates and growers. The two supervisors held the first ad hoc advisory committee meeting on Nov. 12 to better understand the working conditions […]
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Solvang plans to amend signage rules based on public input and case law concerns
The path toward signage approval for storefronts, restaurants, and other businesses in Solvang is a long and winding road, but a shortcut is in the works thanks to the results of a city survey. During the Solvang City Council’s Nov. 12 meeting, Planning and Building Manager Rafael Castillo summarized some feedback the city collected from […]
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Federal appeals court sides with Forest Service in Pine Mountain lawsuit
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge ruled in favor of the U.S. Forest Service’s controversial tree and chaparral removal project in the Pine Mountain area that’s caused contention between the federal agency and local environmental groups. “Specifically, plaintiffs argue that the Forest Service did not properly evaluate the project’s potential impact on religious […]
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From being an elf to cheering on racers, holiday-based volunteering opportunities are abundant on the Central Coast
For some, the holiday spirit revolves around giving back to their community. Luckily for those who carry these beliefs or for those who want to begin a new tradition, the Central Coast is offering some fun, festive volunteering opportunities this holiday season. Have you ever walked by Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo during the […]
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Paso Robles authors pen books celebrating food and wine
Reach the writers To connect with the authors and purchase their books, contact: Lori Rice, The California Farm Table Cookbook, loririce.com; Candice Custodio, The Versatile Chef, chefcandice.com; Brigit Binns, Rottenkid, brigitbinns.com; Debbie Thomas, Fork Me!, winedinetravelwithdeb.com; and Sean Weir, The Mad Crush, seanweir.com. The Central Coast, an agricultural oasis, is also a hotbed of literary […]