This is the Zodiac Speaking What’s it rated? Not rated When? 2024 Where’s it showing? Netflix I know: “Not another show about the Zodiac Killer!” I get it. This unsolved case has been hashed and rehashed since the crimes happened in Nor-Cal in the late ’60s, but I have to say, this series grabbed my […]
BINGEABLE: This is the Zodiac Speaking
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Heretic thrills as it dissects faith
Heretic What’s it rated? R What’s it worth, Anna? Full price What’s it worth, Glen? Full price Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards RPX Santa Maria, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande Co-writers and directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (co-writers of A Quiet Place) helm this psychological horror thriller about two young Mormon missionaries—Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) […]
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Oceano Seabreeze Market showcases local artisans, crafters, and vendors
Discover Oceano will host its next Oceano Seabreeze Market on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Oceano Train Depot. Attendees of the upcoming event will have the chance to buy or browse selections of handcrafted goods and other items from local makers, artisans, curators, and other participating vendors of […]
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Solvang’s Bethania Lutheran Church holds arts and crafts sale to benefit food distribution program
The third annual Grateful Goods Arts and Crafts Sale will take place at Bethania Lutheran Church in Solvang on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participating vendors at the upcoming holiday shopping-centric fundraiser will include fused-glass artists, ceramicists, jewelry crafters, photographers, and other artisans. Canned and nonperishable food donations will be accepted […]
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SLO County should reconsider Dana Reserve
On Nov. 14 at 9 a.m., at the Board of Supervisors chambers, the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) was scheduled to consider annexation of the Dana Reserve project. Prior county decisions have justified overriding 19 unmitigable impacts, the largest number in county history. Below are four key reasons to reconsider approving the […]
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The election is over, now can we all just get along?
The 2024 general election is over; some candidates won and others didn’t. Some of the several measures on the ballot passed and others didn’t. The political signs are almost all gone and so are the spam calls urging your support for another two years. The months leading up to an election are interesting to watch; […]
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Legal shenanigans
Protecting seniors means discriminating against everyone else, according to Nick Ubaldi with Harmony Communities, the company that’s now managing Del Cielo Mobile Estates—the once 55-and-older mobile home park in Orcutt. I say once because Ubaldi said it is no longer. Not only is it now an all-ages community, Ubaldi said in a statement, the park […]
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Cal Poly student-created Social Spark promotes connection amid loneliness epidemic
Amid an epidemic of loneliness, recent Cal Poly graduates are working to combat social separation through a new app that promotes in-person human connection—Social Spark. Created by CEO Sam Moberly through the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Social Spark has helped to connect more than 3,000 members from the Bay Area to LA […]
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Political Watch: November 14, 2024
• The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) recently awarded $22 million in grant funding for the Ortega construction project in the Summerland area, a regional project that will allow for more passenger train trips, according to a statement from Santa Barbara County 1st District Supervisor Das Williams’ office. The grant awards were a part of […]
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Rings, earrings, and botanical illustrations sum up Santa Maria artist Kristen Bates’ latest outpouring
On and off the grid Check out Santa Maria-based artist Kristen Bates’ artworks online on her Facebook page. Bates’ works will be available for sale in-person at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art on Nov. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can find them […]
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More cities should do what Ojai just did, and outlaw ‘torture breeding’
Bravo to Ojai for adopting a groundbreaking new law—an ordinance protecting companion animals from unethical breeding—making it the first U.S. city to ban “torture breeding.” This cruel practice involves intentionally breeding animals to have distorted physical features—such as grotesquely flattened faces and disproportionately long spines—which lead to a lifetime of suffering. Ojai’s law will […]
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The Santa Ynez Valley needs responsible development, not to cater to out-of-town developers
The Santa Ynez Valley has long captivated residents and visitors alike with its stunning landscapes and vibrant community spirit. However, as we face an onslaught of development projects, the need for a critical examination of these changes is more pressing than ever. While growth can be beneficial, we must be wary of the motivations behind […]
