In the eyes of some Rancho de Maria residents, a recent ruling that limits road access between the Buellton neighborhood and an upcoming housing development to emergency use or by permit could use less leeway. Greenlit by city officials in 2018, the Hub project—which will bring new condos to a 17-acre site west of Rancho […]
Buellton sets road access boundaries on condos project
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Santa Barbara, SLO counties begin Santa Maria Riverbed encampment cleanup
Santa Barbara County 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson has supported efforts to resolve homeless encampments since he took office in 2021. However, he said that because multiple jurisdictions oversee portions of the Santa Maria Riverbed—including Caltrans, Santa Maria, and SLO County with the majority—it’s been difficult to facilitate any cleanup of the area. “It’s been […]
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Looking to the future: Diana Perez faces Alice Patino for Santa Maria mayoral race
Alice Patino threw her hat in the ring for a fourth term as Santa Maria mayor “to keep the continuity going.” “I want to continue to represent the interest of the communities in Santa Maria,” Patino said. “It’s important for Santa Maria to have a voice at the regional and state level of issues that […]
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams What’s it rated? PG When? 1989 Where’s it showing? The Bay Theatre on Monday, Aug. 5, at 5:30 p.m. Phil Alden Robinson directs this family fantasy drama about struggling Iowa corn farmer Ray Kinsella, who lives with his wife, Annie (Amy Madigan), and their daughter, Karin (Gaby Hoffman). We learn that Ray […]
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: The Fifth Element
The Fifth Element What’s it rated? PG-13 When? 1997 Where’s it showing? The Palm Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 1 and Friday, Aug. 2, at 7:00 p.m. Luc Besson (La Femme Nikita, Léon: The Professional, Lucy) directs this sci-fi adventure set mostly in the 23rd century, about Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), a flying-cab driver and former […]
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Deadpool & Wolverine is hilarious, action-packed, and full of heart
Deadpool & Wolverine 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, Movies Lompoc, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande Shawn Levy (Cheaper by the Dozen, Night at the Museum, Free Guy) directs this new installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe when […]
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Orcutt Mineral Society holds 56th annual Rainbow of Gems Show
Several vendors of jewelry, gems, minerals, and more will sell and display their wares during the 56th annual Rainbow of Gems Show at Nipomo High School on Aug. 2, 3, and 4. This Central Coast tradition, organized by the Orcutt Mineral Society, features unique selections of collectible rocks, fossils, and crafted stone merchandise. Admission and […]
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Dirty Cello headlines outdoor festivities in Solvang and Cambria
Known for bending genres and its high-energy, string-driven performances, San Francisco-based ensemble Dirty Cello is heading to the Central Coast for two back-to-back performances. The five-piece band, led by cellist Rebecca Roudman, will be in Solvang on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and in Cambria on Thursday, Aug. 8. As part of Solvang’s Music in the Park […]
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Winter and summer collide at upcoming craft fair fundraiser in Orcutt
Post it American Legion Post 534 is hosting its first pop-up craft fair in Old Town Orcutt on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info or to participate in the fair as a vendor, text co-organizer Maryann Johnson at (805) 863-7967. It’s never too early to get a head start […]
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Harris should look to history for VP pick
All Americans—not just Democrats—should be eternally grateful to President Biden for his success in defeating Donald Trump in 2020. We applaud his forbearance in turning over this task now, four years later, to his inspired choice for vice president, Kamala Harris. Democrats are already uniting behind Harris and will make every effort to elect her […]
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Nonprofit affordable housing developer celebrates Buellton senior housing project groundbreaking
Buellton Village Senior Apartments is ready to break ground after nearly a decade of delays. The affordable housing development features 50 units dedicated to serving seniors and senior veterans, which was proposed by Ventura-based nonprofit affordable housing developer and services provider Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, said Derrick Wada, Cabrillo’s director of real estate development. “There […]
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Can democracy survive the corporate media? Our country deserves a true Fourth Estate
The media used to be called the Fourth Estate that kept the public informed. Our media is no longer fulfilling that function. For a democracy to flourish, the public must know and understand what is happening on the local, state, federal and global stage. What went wrong? When President Reagan overturned the Glass-Steagall Act, which […]