Instead of soaring on swings, racing down slides, and climbing on monkey bars, students at four Santa Maria elementary schools are playing on concrete slabs. The Santa Maria-Bonita School District allocated federal COVID-19 relief dollars to improve the playgrounds at Fairlawn, Tunnell, Alvin, and Ontiveros elementary schools. Over the summer, the district removed the outdated […]
Waiting for playgrounds: Four Santa Maria-Bonita elementary schools have to get creative when it comes to recess
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show What’s it rated? R When? 1975 Where’s it showing? Thursday, Oct. 31 (6 p.m.; 18-and-older; $32.36 to $39.05 at ticketweb.com), and Friday, Nov. 1 (6 and 9 p.m.; 18-and-older; $32.36 at ticketweb.com) at Rod and Hammer Rock It’s Halloween, so naturally the 1975 cult classic musical comedy The Rocky Horror […]
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Venom: The Last Dance is an action-packed, banter-filled romp
Venom: The Last Dance What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth, Anna? Matinee What’s it worth, Glen? Matinee Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards RPX Santa Maria, Movies Lompoc, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande In her directorial debut, writer Kelly Marcel (Saving Mr. Banks, Fifty Shades of Grey, Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage) directs this script […]
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Riptide Big Band honors veterans with upcoming USO Dance in Santa Maria
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 […]
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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 […]
