By now, we’ve all heard the news that Donald Trump was indicted for a fourth time, this time on racketeering charges in Georgia for the criminal conspiracy he led to overturn the 2020 election. The indictments in Georgia and Washington, D.C., made clear that Trump knew he had lost the 2020 presidential election but worked […]
No one is above the law
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I was left with only one option in the face of untenable state-mandated changes to Lompoc’s housing element
What does a person who is in a decision-making role do when having to “approve” something that their principles won’t allow them to vote “yes” on? Well, I can only speak for myself on this issue. I was part of the Lompoc City Planning Commission for several years. After a hiatus I was reappointed, and […]
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Slippery suckers
While environmental organizations are celebrating a recent ruling in ExxonMobil’s lawsuit against Santa Barbara County, they might also rue the day the judge in the case issued it. At the end of September, a federal judge upheld the county Board of Supervisors’ right to deny ExxonMobil a permit to truck oil on the county’s highways […]
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Santa Maria pediatric occupational therapist receives national recognition for her work in the community
From dressing and eating assistance to working with kids with severe autism or helping people recover from injuries, occupational therapists help with the activities of daily living. “My mission is to get kids as functional as possible,” said occupational therapist Stephanie Foster. “I tend to see kids intensively for six months to a year, and […]
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Political Watch: October 5, 2023
• U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) delivered remarks on the Senate floor honoring the life and legacy of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, according to a Sept. 29 statement from Padilla’s office. In his remarks, Padilla paid tribute to “her leadership, her grace, and her unparalleled dedication and contributions” to California and the United States. Feinstein […]
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Governor reverses another parole for Dystiny Myers killer
Jason Greenwell, one of the five people convicted a decade ago of kidnapping, torturing, and murdering 15-year-old Dystiny Myers of Santa Maria in 2010, faced parole rejection for a second time. On Sept. 14, Gov. Gavin Newsom approved San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow’s request to reverse the California Department of Corrections and […]
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Buellton extends Hub development timeline, addresses flood potential
A recent hearing to consider a Buellton developer’s request for a one-year extension on a city-approved project escalated into a debate on flood safety. While the Buellton Hub project—a mixed-use plaza of residential apartments, business offices, and recreation areas planned for a 17-acre site on Industrial Way, adjacent to a portion of Zaca Creek—was greenlit […]
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Local author chronicles his journey from ordained minister to certified sommelier
Through the grapevine Adam McHugh’s book, Blood from a Stone, is available for sale online and on-site at more than a dozen wineries and tasting rooms throughout the Santa Ynez Valley. Learn more at ivpress.com/blook-from-a-stone. To find out more about Coastal Concierge, call (805) 265-6065 or visit sbcoastalconcierge.com. The Santa Barbara-based company hosts tours of […]
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Emergency fight
The decision to switch ambulance providers in Santa Barbara County was the single most important vote Bob Nelson has made as a supervisor, the 4th District representative told the Sun. “I can’t imagine too many more votes I’ll have that will have more consequences than this. It really means a new era of public safety […]
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Global nonprofit Lasagna Love has a Central Coast chapter that delivers the comfort food to anyone in need
On call Visit lasagnalove.org/request if you need piping hot lasagna delivered to your doorstep. Volunteer to cook and deliver lasagnas at lasagnalove.org/get-involved. Keep up with Lasagna Love on Instagram @wearelasagnalove. If you got your heart broken or lost your job and don’t know how to cover rent, you should definitely have some lasagna. That’s California […]
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NEW FLICKS: Expend4bles
Expend4bles What’s it rated? R When? 2023 Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards RPX Santa Maria, Movies Lompoc, Fair Oaks Arroyo Grande, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande Scott Waugh (Act of Valor, Need for Speed) directs this fourth installment in the Expendables franchise, a series of comedic action flicks about a group of mercenaries. Its gimmick has […]
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NEW FLICKS: El Conde
El Conde What’s it rated? R When? 2023 Where’s it showing? Netflix Pablo Larraín (Spencer, Jackie, Neruda) directs this comedy-horror-historical satire that reenvisions fascist Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet (Jaime Vadell) as a 250-year-old vampire who says he’s finally ready to die, much to the delight of his wife, Lucia (Gloria Münchmeyer), and his five greedy, […]