The Central Coast is addressing its early childhood teacher shortage by equipping aspiring educators through an apprenticeship program with the goal of employing them in the local workforce. While teacher shortage is a national problem, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties are facing a serious demand for preschool teachers. But through state grant funding […]
The Ticket 2 Teach program aims to support aspiring preschool teachers with mentors and resources, and ease local teacher shortage
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Is it time we all shift our thinking on Oceano Dunes?
For years, the public discussion regarding the Oceano Dunes and vehicle access has been binary: four wheelers vs. environmentalists. But maybe its not that simple. Not every person who accesses and recreates on the beach and dunes does so in the same manner. There are pedestrians, cyclists, surfers, kite fliers, clammers, and nature lovers getting […]
Posted inSpecial Issues
Education Today 2023: Filling the gap
With school starting, it’s time for the Sun’s annual Education Today issue. One of the most pressing issues in education—other than the remaining impacts of COVID-19—is a teacher shortage. But there’s a program on the Central Coast that’s aiming to do something about it. The Ticket 2 Teach program is all about learning on the job and helping potential educators make their way toward the certifications they need to teach in local schools. Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal from the Sun’s sister paper writes about it [6]. Also in this issue, read about a new club sport that your child can learn all about outside of school [7].
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We need the Dana Reserve project
I support the housing development known as the Dana Reserve in Nipomo. Our area is in desperate need of housing, especially affordable housing for young, working adults. This neighborhood will directly address this need by providing a significant number of affordable housing units, which will enable young people like my own kids to find suitable […]
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Lompoc’s Kentucky Fried Chicken was a remodel blunder
“Stop work; substantial work completed without a permit,” on a red tag affixed to your project is one thing a project manager and/or building owner doesn’t want to see. Last October, the Lompoc Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the architectural design and site development review for the KFC remodel project. The architecturally […]
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NEW FLICKS: They Cloned Tyrone
They Cloned Tyrone What’s it rated? R When? 2023 Where’s it showing? Netflix Director and co-writer Juel helms this sci-fi comedy that acts as an homage to ’70s Blaxploitation films and spoofs real-life horrifying historical events such as the CIA-Contra-crack cocaine epidemic and the Tuskegee Study (the U.S. Public Health Service’s 40-year experiment of infecting […]
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BINGEABLE: The Bear (Season 2)
The Bear (Season 2) What’s it rated? TV-14 When? 2022-present Where’s it showing? Hulu The Bear is back for season 2, and things for Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), his crew, and the new high-end restaurant they’re building are more high stakes than ever. Chef Sydney (Ayo Edibiri) is in a pressure cooker to come up […]
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Theater Camp is a charming mockumentary with a lot of heart
THEATER CAMP What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth, Glen? Full price What’s it worth, Anna? Full price Where’s it showing? The Palm Theatre of San Luis Obispo Theater nerds, unite! Co-writers, co-directors, and co-stars Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman (with two more co-writing credits from co-stars Noah Galvin and Ben Platt) have the mockumentary […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Cuyama Buckhorn honors food critic Jonathan Gold with reboot of its signature ostrich burger
Buck stops here To find out more about the Cuyama Buckhorn, located at 4923 Primero St., New Cuyama, call (661) 766-2825 or visit cuyamabuckhorn.com. Once touted in the Los Angeles Times as the closest thing New Cuyama has to an Eiffel Tower or Taj Mahal, the Cuyama Buckhorn’s ostrich burger is making a comeback. On […]
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Solvang Veterans Memorial Building holds Summer Swing 2023
Local dance instructor Gina Sigman (pictured, center) presents Summer Swing 2023, a special West Coast Swing dance and workshop event, at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. The event kicks off with a half-hour intro to West Coast Swing course for beginners. Basics and Beyond starts at […]
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Entry period for New Times Music Awards closes Aug. 14
Local musicians are invited to compete in the 2023 New Times Music Awards before the contest’s entry period closes on Monday, Aug. 14, at 5 p.m. Participants can enter their songs online at newtimesslo.com. All entrants must reside primarily in San Luis Obispo County or northern Santa Barbara County. 2023 marks the 15th year for […]
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PCPA’s American Mariachi celebrates the everlasting power of music at Solvang Festival Theater
August rush The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of American Mariachi at the Solvang Festival Theater, starting on Friday, Aug. 4, and through Sunday, Aug. 27. Tickets start at $25. Visit pcpa.org or facebook.com/pacificconservatorytheatre for tickets and show times. For additional info, call the PCPA box office at (805) 922-8313. The Solvang Festival […]
