Rather than fund the construction of a new library facility from scratch, the Buellton City Council recently greenlit plans to retrofit a historic site to become the city’s next public library. The proposed project—for the Willemsen House on Dairyland Road, adjacent to River View Park—was approved with a 4-1 vote during the council’s last meeting […]
Buellton approves library retrofit of Willemsen House
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Solvang approves Pride banner proposal and adjusts banner policies
What started as a simple proposal to hang Pride banners throughout June in Solvang turned into a months-long, widespread debate that received international attention and highlighted historic discrimination against the LGBTQ-plus community in the Danish-themed town. “The banners are not what caused the division; people have created the division. Me being gay is not being […]
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The future of food
Environmental advocacy groups, local fisheries, chefs, and law firms are working their way up the food chain to get President Joe Biden to revoke a Trump-era executive order allowing fish farms in federal waters—with eight potential sites identified in the Santa Barbara Channel. “This is your backyard, and they are treating your backyard like a […]
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28th Annual “Winning Images” Photography Contest
A photograph can capture a moment in a way that words simply can’t. Since 1994, New Times Media Group has invited local photographers to show us the moments they’ve captured in our annual Winning Images photography contest. There are eight categories: Animals, Flora, Land/Seascapes, People, Travel, Open, In Motion, and Youth. See more detailed rules […]
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The nerve
At least one official in the Santa Ynez Valley has had it with the area’s political shenanigans. The Santa Ynez Valley Union High School principal is quitting after one year on the job. Why? It’s definitely you, not him. Michael Niehoff said he tried to make learning the forefront of his job, but the people […]
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The Canary’s ideology, anti-hate arguments are faulty
In response to the Canary from the April 6 edition (“No place for hate”): “The whole public school system gets at least two weeks off school for a Christian holiday … but paint a crosswalk rainbow colors, and now there’s an ideology problem” should not be used to make the Canary’s case against Jesse Taylor […]
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Seek the truth and stand up for it
It’s not about red versus blue, but what do we value? What do we honor? What’s best for our families, for our descendants, for our friends and neighbors, for the freedom our forefathers did their best to create and preserve. For all those who gave their lives in battle fighting for freedom. Politics has become […]
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It’s time to end the prohibition of cannabis at federal level and in all states
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” These are the words that were often mentioned by civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King in his fight for equal justice during the civil rights movement. Today the fight for ending the prohibition of cannabis has been won in 38 state […]
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Guy Richie’s the Covenant offers a powerful testament to combat camaraderie
Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant 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 RPX Santa Maria, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande Co-writer Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes; Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) directs this story of U.S. Army Sgt. John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and […]
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A Bridge of Hope aspires to keep local seniors in their homes through care coordination, subsidies
Nipomo resident Janice LaMere found her life’s calling through an all-too-relatable personal ordeal. When her father was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia in 2011, he moved into her house for long-term care. There was no better option—at least not one they could afford. “My parents lived in Paso Robles and I lived in Nipomo,” LaMere […]
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Political Watch: April 27, 2023
• Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) recently introduced Senate Bill 584: The Laborforce Housing Fund, alongside the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California. This bill will establish an ongoing funding source for local governments to create needed low-income and middle-income housing units across California, according to Limón’s office. Specifically, the Laborforce Housing Fund […]
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Tree removal in Buellton sparks debate over city policy
Before earning unanimous approval from the Buellton Planning Commission, a proposal for a new winery in town prompted a public dispute between two city officials. The approved Chanin Wine Company project includes the final development plan for a new commercial building at an undeveloped parcel on the southwest corner of Industrial Way and Highway 246 […]