Hear all about it Meet author Roger Rapoport and catch a talk about his new book—Searching for Patty Hearst, which will be released on Jan. 16—at the San Luis Obispo public library on Jan. 31. For more information, visit pattyhearst.com. Almost 50 years ago, Patty Hearst’s kidnapping captivated viewers across the country. Roger Rapoport covered […]
Hearst heist
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BINGEABLE: Deadloch
BINGEABLE: Deadloch What’s it rated? Not rated When? 2023 Where’s it showing? Amazon Prime In a sea of police procedurals, a show like Deadloch is a welcome blend of familiar and funny. Placed in Tasmania, Deadloch features Kate Box as Dulcie Collins, a policewoman who gets pulled into a murder investigation when people start showing […]
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BINGEABLE: Murder at the End of the World
Murder at the End of the World What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2023 Where’s it showing? Hulu Created by Zal Batmanglij and Brit Marling, this cyberpunk murder mystery stars Emma Corrin as Darby Hart, an amateur sleuth who gained notoriety uncovering a serial killer and writing a book about it. She’s subsequently invited—along with eight […]
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Flower City Ballroom presents Sgt. Pepper, live in concert
A local venue is bringing a prolific Beatles tribute band to Lompoc for a one-night concert. On Thursday, Jan. 19, Sgt. Pepper will perform at the Flower City Ballroom from 8 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend the upcoming show. Tickets are $15 in advance at my805tix.com […]
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Poor Things delivers a Frankenstein-esque coming of age story
Poor Things What’s it rated? R What’s it worth, Glen? Full price What’s it worth, Anna? Full price Where’s it showing? The Palm Theatre of San Luis Obispo Director Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, The Favourite) helms this wacky Frankenstein-inspired black comedy about brilliant but unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin “God” […]
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Songwriters at Play pays tribute to Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson
A lineup of multiple musicians will perform covers of songs by Aretha Franklin and Smokey Robinson during two upcoming concerts. The first will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the High Roller Tiki Lounge in Solvang, and the second will take place on Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre […]
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In response to his recent signing of the Orphan Well Prevention Act, AB 1167
My question is how do we enforce that law? What good are laws, rules, regulations, codes if there is no enforcement mechanism? Without consequences for noncompliance, laws are ignored. We don’t need new laws. We need the old ones enforced. If the old ones failed because of noncompliance, what can we expect from the new […]
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Sleight of hand
Oceano is hoping for a brand new 2024. The little town in southern San Luis Obispo County is hoping that its Community Services District will finally pull itself together, that the governing board will do more than bicker, and that its new leaders will move forward into a more civil era of policymaking. I wouldn’t […]
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CASA Santa Barbara County wants to recruit more volunteers so it can help more children in the foster care system
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Barbara County served an estimated 509 children going through the court system in 2023, Executive Director Kim Colby Davis said. CASA becomes involved in a child’s life after the court and county social workers have decided that they need to intervene for the child’s safety and well-being. […]
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Political Watch: January 4, 2024
• U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara), along with several colleagues, advocated for a new law to strengthen the cybersecurity practices for the United States’ nuclear weapons system, which was signed by President Joe Biden. Reports from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published in September 2022 and June 2023 found that the National Nuclear System […]
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Inmate death highlights ongoing need for mental health care
A 61-year-old inmate jumped from the second floor of a housing unit at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail Intake and Release Center and later died at Cottage Hospital, where he was being treated for his injuries, according to a Dec. 31 statement from the Sheriff’s Office. “Although this appears to be an apparent suicide, […]
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Out-of-town artists flock to the Central Coast for local showcases in 2023
Throughout 2023, galleries and other art venues across Northern Santa Barbara County proved to be not only familiar outposts for paint brush-happy locals, but hubs for traveling artisans as well. Some of my favorite exhibits in the Sun’s coverage area this year showcased artists hailing from settings far from the Central Coast, such as London, […]