On Jan. 10, 2024, a man was found dead on the beach at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (ODSVRA) by State Parks rangers. The next day his car was found in the ocean. On Jan. 18, the Sun published a letter by Oceano resident Mary Martin: “Too many risks in Oceano.” What else […]
The Oceano beach death is on the ODSVRA
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Does ‘social justice’ really require that poor people be given the same bragging rights as the wealthy?
Whoever knew that equity and social justice requires that folks be able to live in Beverly Hills regardless of their financial means? This may the biggest lifestyle boost since the Beverly Hillbillies struck crude and rolled into town. The legendarily swank enclave of Beverly Hills is in a real lather. The enlightened social engineers in […]
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Complaints all around
I’d almost rather pay for a wedding than vote in the primary election. I might not be the only person who feels that way. There isn’t a lot of exciting stuff on the ballot. The choices are almost predetermined. But, hey, at least no one is running unopposed! You’ve got incumbent conservative 4th District Santa […]
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County Sheriff’s Office highlights program that finds missing at-risk individuals
A man with dementia was reunited with his family after having been missing for an entire day, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. “If you’ve had someone who’s gone missing or prone to confusion or wandering because of some sort of medical condition, [Project Lifesaver] would be a good thing to consider,” Sheriff’s […]
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Political Watch: February 29, 2024
• Assemblymembers Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), Steve Bennett (D-Ventura), and Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) authored Assembly Bill 2298, legislation that would help establish a statewide Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program, according to a Feb. 21 statement from Hart’s office. The program is meant to prevent fatal ship strikes on endangered whales and reduce […]
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Santa Maria union gets contract, firefighters seek talks
Salaries and benefits should have been considered when the Santa Maria City Council discussed long range planning for the Fire Department, Firefighters Local 2020 union President and Fire Capt. Matthew Chircop said. “The message we’ve been communicating with the City Council and the public: because our pay is falling farther and farther behind the market, […]
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Congressional candidates talk immigration, money
Incumbent Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) is running for his fourth term in the March primary, battling against a Republican and a fellow Democrat to represent parts of San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties and all of Santa Barbara County. A statement provided to the Sun by Carbajal’s senior advisor and communications director, Ian Mariani, […]
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State budget deficit shadows Assembly race
Facing a projected $73 billion budget deficit, state Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) adjusted his priorities going into the March 5 primary, Hart told the Sun. “There’s no rosy way to describe the situation; we’ve had very strong budgets for more than … 10 years, and we want to do what we can to protect […]
Posted inMusic, Arts & Culture
PCPA stages Henry V with regal flair and killer combat choreography
Fifth time’s the charm The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of Henry V through March 3 at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria. Visit pcpa.org or facebook.com/pacificconservatorytheatre for tickets and show times. For more info, call the PCPA box office at (805) 922-8313. PCPA’s next show, Wolf at the Door, is scheduled to […]
Posted inSpecial Issues
Tradition, superstition
Most of us know a white bridal gown signals purity and innocence, but why do brides carry a bouquet? Why are wedding cakes tiered? Why isn’t the groom supposed to see the bride before the ceremony? Why does the bride’s father walk her down the aisle? Why, why, why do weddings have so many specific […]
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Kinda your grandma’s cake
Take the cake Find SeaBreeze Cupcakes & Sweet Treats at 3001 Broad St., SLO, or call (805) 242-6588. Drop by Arroyo Grande Bakery at 1231 E. Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, or call (805) 489-1141. Place your order from Bri’s Sweet Retreat at (559) 908-9462(559) 908-9462 and pick it up at 1525 25th St., Oceano. The […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Birchwood Nipomo beer garden and nursery pairs competing locals’ mac and cheese recipes with brews on tap
March gladness Birchwood Nipomo’s mac and cheese cookoff takes place on Saturday, March 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Rain postpones the event—visit birchwoodnipomo.com or call (805) 723-5102 for more info. The venue is located at 323 W. Tefft St., Nipomo. As a garden nursery and beer garden, Birchwood Nipomo is a haven for […]
