As part of its 20th anniversary tour, Celtic Woman will perform at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez on Saturday, May 18, at 8 p.m. Admission to the upcoming concert, held in the resort’s Samala Showroom, ranges between $59 and $89. Known for its captivating vocal harmonies, Celtic Woman has achieved multi-platinum success in […]
Chumash Casino Resort presents Celtic Woman, live in concert
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Two artists present soulful abstracts and mosaics in Gallery Los Olivos’ current exhibition, Unity
United we stand Gallery Los Olivos presents Unity, a duo exhibition showcasing abstract paintings by Christine Marie and mixed media mosaics by Wendy Brewer, through the end of May. The gallery will host a reception to celebrate the new exhibit on Saturday, May 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. Call (805) 688-7517 or visit gallerylosolivos.com […]
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We need reliable voting
To save our United States, we must vote in the 2024 elections at all levels, from city council to president. There was the primary election on March 5 and the general election on Nov. 5. But how will we vote? The last election in 2020 was a crazy-quilt example of irregularities. Because of the COVID-19 […]
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Peaceful student demonstrations shouldn’t be disrupted by the university or police
American college students should not be forced to give up their constitutional rights to free speech, to peacefully assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. That is what is happening today on college campuses across the country. It began when protesters set up tents on the South Lawn of Columbia University […]
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Elemental, my dear
Orcutt, don’t act so surprised. The county’s had its eye on your lovely open spaces for a while now, and all the Board of Supervisors did on May 3 was to approve what’s already been in the works. That’s part of the message from 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson as the supes were about to […]
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Purposeful Edna Valley’s freshly bottled olive oil helps Central Coast FFA students achieve agricultural goals
Grab your bottle Purposeful Edna Valley olive oil is available at Bishop’s Market in the SLO Public Market, Wolff Vineyards, Saucelito Canyon Tasting Room, Baileyana Winery, and at Top Dog Coffee Bar in Morro Bay. Keep up with events and its list of FFA chapter recipients on its website free-4494545.webadorsite.com. Purposeful Edna Valley founder Laurie […]
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Solvang planners scrutinize ‘ancient’ land use definitions, propose new zoning district
When it comes to land use, Solvang’s time-honored rules are full of “head-scratchers,” Planning Manager Rafael Castillo told the Planning Commission at its May 6 meeting. “The adopted zoning ordinance has remained virtually the same since its adoption in 1990,” Castillo said. “It’s ancient. I hate to say that. … The farm has not been […]
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County Planning Commission expresses concern about moving climate goals
The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission unanimously approved new greenhouse gas emissions thresholds in the county’s Energy Element to meet its Climate Action Plan goals. However, several commissioners shared concerns about frequently changing the metrics. The 2030 Climate Action Plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent below 2018 levels by 2030—a change […]
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SLO County supervisors approve contested Dana Reserve development in Nipomo
The Dana Reserve is one of the bigger controversial development issues San Luis Obispo County’s seen in recent years, with a divided community waiting anxiously for months to hear whether the SLO County Board of Supervisors would approve it. In late April, it did with a 3-2 vote. During a two-day meeting on April 23 […]
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Housing headway: County supervisors approve rezoned sites in largest Housing Element in history, with several sites identified in Orcutt
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors closed the yearslong Housing Element process by rezoning several sites to make way for the needed units. “This wasn’t something that happened overnight; this was two, three years in the making,” 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson told the Sun on May 2. “I want to make sure that […]
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Local vintners pour their wares during Santa Barbara Zoo’s Roar and Pour
Welcome to the jungle Find out more about Roar and Pour at sbzoo.org. The wine tasting event, open to ages 21 and over, highlights several Central Coast-based wineries and will be held at the Santa Barbara Zoo on Saturday, May 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $95. VIP tickets are $130 each. Proceeds […]
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Bingeable: Baby Reindeer
Baby Reindeer What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2024 Where’s it showing? Netflix Wowza, this one’s a ride, even more so because it’s based on Richard Gadd’s true-life stalker experience. Martha (Jessica Gunning) seemingly wandered into his bar one night, and her eager laugh and undying attention feeds something in Donny he desperately needs. He’s a […]