Since the 1970s, environmental alarmists have been predicting the “end of the civilization in five years” if their latest demands to change the climate aren’t implemented immediately. As near as I can tell we are still here, the climate changes hourly, and those alarmists are still making their predictions and demanding change. Their dog whistle […]
The cost of a climate action plan exceeds any benefits
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The Santa Barbara County Education Office offers externship programs to CTE teachers
Career technical education courses give students the opportunity to learn from professionals in fields like engineering; business and finance; agriculture; and media, arts, and entertainment, said Noelle Barthel, director of curriculum and instruction for the Santa Barbara County Education Office. “Many students participate in career technical education classes; there are different academies and stand-alone courses […]
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Political Watch: July 13, 2023
• U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) announced that the National Science Foundation is bringing $18 million over six years to UC Santa Barbara’s Materials Research Laboratory, according to a July 7 statement from Carbajal’s office. UCSB’s Materials Research Laboratory has been deemed one of the top five materials research facilities in the world, and […]
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Supervisors want to extend ‘death penalty’ cannabis tax measure to 60 days
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors decided to revisit its “death penalty tax” on cannabis businesses to give operators more time to file their taxes and the treasurer-tax collector more time to process the filings. The supervisors unanimously voted on June 27 to require cannabis operators to file their quarterly taxes within a 30-day […]
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Solvang plans to amend anti-camping laws
Untouched since 2002, Solvang’s anti-camping ordinance is getting a makeover. During its July 10 meeting, the Solvang City Council directed staff to draft potential revisions to the homelessness response policy, which City Attorney Dave Fleishman believes will face legal challenges in the near future. “As currently enforced, the city’s ordinance does have some concerns,” Fleishman […]
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NEW FLICKS: Polite Society
POLITE SOCIETY What’s it rated? PG-13 When? 2023 Where’s it showing? Streaming on Peacock or rentable at Redbox and on Amazon Prime Writer-director Nida Manzoor (We Are Lady Parts) helms this action comedy about British-Pakistani teenager Ria Khan (Priya Kansara), who’s determined to save her older sister, Lena (Ritu Arya), from an impending marriage she […]
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Local officials will host Guadalupe storm recovery update
The Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve remains closed seven months after the Santa Maria River shifted off its natural path in Guadalupe following the January storms. “People were asking questions about access to the dunes because the river wiped out access,” Guadalupe Mayor Ariston Julian told the Sun. “The county is working on getting it back […]
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BINGEABLE: Love & Death
LOVE & DEATH What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2023 Where’s it showing? Max This story has had an upswing in attention the last few years. Candy starring Jessica Biel as the titular character came out in 2022 and told the same story of what really happened in this sensational case from 1980. I enjoyed that […]
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Joy Ride is raunchy, hilarious, and heartfelt
JOY RIDE What’s it rated? R What’s it worth, Glen? Full price What’s it worth, Anna? Full price Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards Santa Maria, Movies Lompoc, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande Adele Lim (screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians) directs this comedy that follows four Asian American friends—Audrey (Ashley Park), Lolo (Sherry Cola), Kat (Stephanie Hsu), […]
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Welcome every baby
Traile Easland provided her first home nurse visit with Welcome Every Baby nearly 20 years ago. At first, she said she didn’t know what she was getting into as it felt like there wasn’t much of a plan when nurses approached new families. “I went back to my supervisor and said, ‘If I’m going to […]
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SYV Botanic Garden pairs wine tastings with food documentary screenings
Saturdays in the park Find out more about Summer Saturday Movie Nights at losalamosflea.com. Wine tasting and film screening events in the series will take place on July 29 and Aug. 12 and 26 at the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden, located at 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton. Screenings start at 8 p.m. with wine tasting […]
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Local artist Nancy Yaki holds new display in Lompoc
The Flying Goat Cellars Tasting Room and Art Salon in Lompoc will host a reception for its new featured artist Nancy Yaki on Friday, July 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. A collection of Yaki’s colorful artworks will remain on display at the venue through the end of August. Visit flyinggoatcellars.com for more info. Flying […]