FUBAR What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2023 Where’s it showing? Netflix Arnold is back in this new action comedy about Luke Brunner (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a storied CIA operative on the cusp of retirement. He simply wants to work on winning his ex-wife, Tally (Fabiana Udenio), back and spending more time with his beloved daughter, Emma […]
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BINGEABLE: Chimp Empire
Chimp Empire What’s it rated? TV-PG When? 2023 Where’s it showing? Netflix Set in the Ngogo rainforest in Uganda, this intricately shot docuseries narrated by Mahershala Ali follows rival groups of chimps as they navigate a complex world of social hierarchy, family dynamics, love, loss, and adaptation. We are first introduced to the largest group […]
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Reality is a quiet examination of a miscarriage of justice
REALITY What’s it rated? TV-MA What’s it worth, Glen? Full price What’s it worth, Anna? Full price Where’s it showing? HBO Max Tina Satter co-writes and directs this based-on-a-true story drama about Reality Winner (Sydney Sweeney), a former American intelligence worker who leaked information about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and was given […]
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Liquid Gravity launches new taproom in Old Town Orcutt
Go with the flow For more info on Liquid Gravity’s new taproom in Old Town Orcutt, visit liquidgravitybrewing.com or follow the brewery on Instagram, @liquidgravitybrewingco. The taproom is located at 156 Broadway St., suite F, Orcutt. The venue is open Tuesday through Thursday, from noon to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, from noon to 10 […]
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PCPA holds Summer Youth Camps
The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) will offer three separate sessions of week-long youth camps in Santa Maria during the summer. The first week of programming, for ages 8 through 12, will be held between Monday, June 19, and Saturday, June 24. The second iteration, for ages 13 to 18, will start on Monday, June 26, […]
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Central Coast Film Society recognizes winners of student showcase
Students from Ernest Righetti High School, San Luis Obispo High School, Morro Bay High School, and Central Coast New Tech High School were among the winners of a recent film competition. The Central Coast Film Society announced the award winners of the 2023 Student Film and Media Arts Competition during its Student Showcase event, held […]
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We Are Family photos celebrate LGBTQ-plus families across the Central Coast
See for yourself Experience the exhibit We Are Family at The Bunker (810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo) until the end of June. For more information on other Central Coast Pride events, visit slopride.com or follow them on Instagram @centralcoastpride. For Laura Albers, a family photo is a powerful thing. Sometimes it’s a window into […]
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A right to visibility
As Pride Month raises its fantastic colors on the Central Coast, it feels extra prescient. History feels omnipresent, rather than in the not-too-distant past, when it comes to discrimination—both outright and under-the-radar—against the LGBTQ-plus community. The outrage against what rainbow flags symbolize for some people isn’t unique to the Santa Ynez Valley. And the irony […]
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What’s really behind the Richards Ranch annexation proposal?
I wonder if we have been asking the wrong questions regarding Richards Ranch LLC and its application to annex county key site 26 into the city of Santa Maria. The two questions we might consider: 1) Who are the members of the Richards Ranch LLC, and 2) What is their goal? Over a year ago, […]
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County supervisors need to experience the stench surrounding cannabis operations before ruling on permit appeals
Anyone living near a cannabis operation is familiar with the horrendous stink that lingers in the air 24 hours a day for months at a time. Some of these operations are close to Lompoc, and being someone who lives in the odor path, I can tell you that these operations have a serious impact on […]
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French Fries in Arroyo Grande is a fiery beacon to french fry fans
When customers approach the front counter of French Fries in Arroyo Grande, they’ll find a list of 10 different french fry styles to choose from: shoestring, crinkle, wedge, sidewinder, waffle, curly, seashore, steak, sweet potato, and tater tots. There are also dozens of topping options to pick from, including chili, pulled pork, carne asada, cheese curds, poutine gravy, bacon, guacamole, nacho cheese, and much more.
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It’s Pride Month
As we roll into national Pride Month, celebrating the LGBTQ-plus community seems especially poignant following a year of anti-trans legislation across the country, attempts to ban gender identity and sexual orientation from sex education, and fights in local schools and cities over rainbow flags and crosswalks. In 2023, SLO and Santa Barbara counties are hosting Pride events all June long. For this year’s annual Pride issue, Staff Writer Taylor O’Connor has event details for you; and New Times Staff Writer Adrian Rosas from the Sun’s sister paper writes about trans visibility and what local organizations are doing to lift them up.