In honor of military veterans, the Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens Club will host its USO Dance at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center in Santa Maria on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Admission to the event is free, thanks to grant funding from the Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County, according […]
Riptide Big Band honors veterans with upcoming USO Dance in Santa Maria
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Deon Cole brings comedy tour to the Chumash Casino Resort
As part of the My New Normal Tour, comedian Deon Cole will perform at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez on Friday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. Tickets to the show, which will be held in the resort’s Samala Showroom, are available in advance, and range between $49 and $79. As an actor, Cole—a […]
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Colorful landscapes and jazz-inspired abstracts find harmony at Gallery Los Olivos
Sheet mosaic Symphony of Color will debut at Gallery Los Olivos on Friday, Nov. 1, and will run through Saturday, Nov. 30. To find out more about the duo show and other upcoming exhibits at the venue, visit gallerylosolivos.com. The gallery is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and located at 2920 Grand […]
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Vote Lydia Perez for Lompoc mayor
Everyone recognizes that Lompoc is a community with immense potential. From its beautiful natural surroundings, historical richness, and vibrant cultural life to its agricultural prowess and dedicated residents, Lompoc has all the makings of a thriving city. However, despite these desirable assets, we’ve seen the city struggle with a lack of active leadership on its […]
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Alice Patino is good for Santa Maria
Mayor Alice Patino has been serving the community of Santa Maria since 2000. As a city official for 24 years, she has a proven track record of supporting public safety. Under her leadership, backing, and approval, Mayor Patino has facilitated adding two new fire stations, relocating a fire station, and adding a second fully staffed […]
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Jerri Thiel has a proven track record of serving on the Lompoc school board
Jerri Thiel is competing for reelection to the Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) board of trustees for District 1. In her current term she has a credible voting record and has proven to be an able representative for her constituents and everyone else in the entire school district. Back in 2017, I wrote this Noozhawk […]
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Get fierce
There’s nothing like the feeling of turning a dream into reality, especially after a long wait. Allan Hancock College is right there, on the threshold of bringing a long-awaited goal to fruition for local students. For the 12 years he’s been at Hancock’s helm, Kevin Walthers has worked to get a bachelor’s degree offered on […]
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Lompoc Unified School District invites the community to celebrate Dia de los Muertos
Marigolds, colorful paper banners, traditional foods, candles, and memories. These and other meaningful elements will come together to create a community altar at this year’s Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) Dia de los Muertos event. The district invites community members to celebrate their ancestors and culture on Nov. 2 from 2 to 7 p.m. at […]
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Political Watch: October 31, 2024
• Santa Barbara County Registrar of Voters Joe Holland reminds voters that as Election Day approaches, voters have several options for returning their ballots, according to an Oct. 24 statement from the county. “All registered voters in Santa Barbara County were mailed an official vote-by-mail ballot and voting materials in early October,” Holland said in […]
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Santa Maria Joint Union school board candidates address school safety
In the face of student violence, discrimination allegations from students, leadership changes at Pioneer Valley High School, and behavioral issues, high school district board candidates Gabriel A. Morales and Alma Hernandez see communication from the district as a key component to addressing these issues. Morales and Hernandez are facing off in the Santa Maria Joint […]
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Sta. Rita Hills’ Alma Rosa Winery launches first open-air tram tour
Now boarding Find out more about Alma Rosa Winery’s new open-air tram tour, visit almarosawinery.com. The tour is offered daily, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., for parties of up to seven people. Admission is $100 per person. Reservations are required in advance. The tram begins and ends at Alma Rosa Winery’s historic Ranch House, […]
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: Halloween
Halloween What’s it rated? R When? 1978 Where’s it showing? Thursday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m., at the Palm Theatre of San Luis Obispo Writer-director-composer John Carpenter helms this classic slasher film about mental patient Michael Myers, committed to a sanitarium at age 6 for stabbing his teenage sister to death with a chef’s knife. […]