• U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) spoke at Pioneer Park with Lompoc Mayor Jenelle Osborne to highlight delivering $1.26 million in federal funding to support park renovations, including a new playground and baseball fields, according to an Aug. 30 statement from the congressman’s office. “Parks and green spaces are essential to the quality of […]
Political Watch: September 7, 2023
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Lompoc Valley Medical Center will pay $5 million for alleged false claims
To resolve allegations that Lompoc Valley Medical Center knowingly submitted false insurance claims to Medi-Cal—violating the federal False Claims Act and the California False Claims Act—the health care provider agreed to pay $5 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. “Medi-Cal supports millions of Californians by providing for the critical health care they rely […]
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Coalition to host education sessions about LGBTQ-plus student rights
As students and teachers begin to settle into their routines in the new school year, a new type of educational opportunity is on deck for local students—and it’s one that Doug Heumann feels is more important than ever. “Parents need to know what their kids’ rights are; students need to know what their rights are,” […]
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Santa Barbara County successfully decommissions a Venoco oil pipeline
After receiving a $550,000 grant from the California Department of Toxic Substances and removing infrastructure on private properties, Santa Barbara County decommissioned Venoco’s Crude Oil Line 96. The 6-inch diameter pipeline was approximately 9 miles in length and extended from the Ellwood Onshore Facility near the Bacara hotel in Goleta to a tie-in point at […]
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Cypress Beach House offers al fresco dining atop Pismo’s Inn at the Pier
Tide change The reimagined Cypress Beach House at Inn at the Pier, located at 601 Cypress St. in Pismo Beach, is open daily for midday service from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. The bar closes at 11 p.m. Brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on […]
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A century of theosophy
Culture cache The Legend of the Peace Maker open house art exhibit can be viewed on Sept. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Temple of the People on Temple Street and Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande. To learn more, visit templeofthepeople.org. Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a two-part series on the […]
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Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens Club hosts upcoming dance concert
The Riptide Big Band will perform at the upcoming Wear That Hat dance concert at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center in Santa Maria on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The band will be accompanied by vocalists Bob Nations and Mitch Latting during the event, hosted by the Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens […]
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Gallery Los Olivos showcases three artists in new group exhibition, Woodlands
A collection of artworks from three artists working in various media will be on display in Gallery Los Olivos’ latest group exhibition titled Woodlands, which is set to open on Friday, Sept. 1, and be on display through the end of the month. The exhibit will highlight artists Chuck Klein (whose work is pictured), Deborah […]
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New Times Media Group holds inaugural Pet Photo Contest
The entry period for New Times Media Group’s inagural Pet Photo Contest opened in late August and will close on Monday, Sept. 18, at 5 p.m. Photos from the contest will be included in the pet-centric issues of both New Times and the Sun on Thursday, Oct. 19. The Pet Photo Contest is sponsored by […]
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Great American Melodrama’s Gold Fever is a gold mine of laughter
Ready or not The Great American Melodrama presents its production of Gold Fever at the Rough and Ready through Saturday, Sept. 9. The theater is located at 1863 Front St., Oceano. Call (805) 489-2499 or visit americanmelodrama.com for tickets and more info. To describe the Great American Melodrama’s latest offering as based on a true […]
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A word to the unwise about California’s clean energy
The California Energy Commission recently released its data on California in-state capacity and generation for 2022. According to its figures, clean energy (non-carbon-emitting) sources amounted to 50 percent of in-state power generation. But clean energy production has the potential to improve greatly because large hydro is currently producing far below its capacity and Diablo Canyon […]
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One topic is missing from the Oceano Dunes off-roading debate
I would like to comment on Adam Verdin’s letter (“Is it time we all shift our thinking on Oceano?” Aug. 10). He seems desirous of compromise about driving on local beaches and Oceano Dunes. Of his many points, I will address one and an unmentioned other. As a former economist, the economic study Verdin refers […]