Can the county oppose a business ownership change? It seems pretty standard: One business buys another business’s property and becomes the new owner of said property. But I guess if you’re an oil corporation buying a pipeline that spilled oil all over a beloved piece of the Santa Barbara County coastline, things become a little […]
Pipeline problems
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Bud Light’s ad campaign and subsequent backpeddling was explosive on the front lines of the culture wars
As an aficionado of both beer and the culture wars, the recent Bud Light marketing fiasco has been real catnip for me, and I just couldn’t resist jumping in. To recap: Bud Light employed “influencer” Dylan Mulvaney, a transgendered woman, as a spokesperson to promote their beer and even created a special can depicting Mulvaney […]
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Rescue shelter holds Pony Parties for children to spend quality time with farm animals
As someone who’s worked with animals and as an agriculture teacher her whole life, Julie Hilton wanted to share this lifestyle with others. In 2021, Hilton and her two daughters opened up Hoofprints—a farm animal rescue center that teaches children and youth how to work with the animals. “Ideally, it’s just basic animal care: how […]
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Political Watch: June 22, 2023
• U.S Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) are reintroducing the College for All Act—a legislation that would expand access to college for millions of working-class children. This legislation represents the most significant federal investment in higher education in the modern history of the United States, according to a statement from […]
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Pipeline takeover
Santa Barbara County’s ongoing discussion about what to do with the oil pipeline that spilled oil onto the Gaviota Coast continues with ExxonMobil’s proposal to take over ownership. While the county Planning Commission approved the application in a 3-1 vote, environmental groups vowed to appeal the decision to the Board of Supervisors, citing concerns that it will eventually lead to the pipeline’s restart. Staff Writer Taylor O’Connor writes about the conversation and what comes next.
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NEW FLICKS: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves What’s it rated? PG-13 When? 2023 Where’s it showing? Redbox and Paramount Plus I didn’t bother with this when it came to the theater because it looked dumb and the Dungeons & Dragons game seems like it’s for nerdy LARPer types, but I kept hearing how fun it was, […]
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BINGEABLE: Smartless: On the Road
Smartless: On the Road What’s it rated? TV-PG When? 2023 Where’s it showing? HBO Max Ranked as one of the top comedy podcasts of 2023, Smartless brings together Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes along with a mystery guest for an hour or so of fun each week. This new HBO Max series follows […]
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Daliland is explores the famed surrealist painter’s inevitable decline
Dalíland What’s it rated? Not rated What’s it worth, Glen? Full price What’s it worth, Chuck? Full price Where’s it showing? The Palm Theatre of San Luis Obispo Editor’s note: Anna Starkey is taking the week off from Split Screen, so Glen tapped his friend Chuck Maxie to pen Split Screen this week. Mary Harron […]
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If you build it
The Santa Maria Planning Commission just greenlit a proverbial field of dreams for the Central Coast. As of June 7, the Blosser Ranch apartment development is a go, and its plans call for 301 apartments and more than 301 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. You heard that right: If the city builds it, they will […]
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The commercial space industry is poised to continue flourishing at Vandenberg Space Force Base
Vandenberg Space Force Base just outside Lompoc has been in the missile launching business for more than six decades. Initially there were scores of launch attempts before a successful mission was completed. Why? Because in the early days several test attempts were required to prove that the design would work. It’s no different with commercial […]
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Pioneer Valley High School’s music director announces retirement
A local music educator for more than 30 years, Cindy Wehlander recently announced that she’ll be retiring from her role as music director of bands and instrumental music at Pioneer Valley High School. Throughout her career, Wehlander also worked in similar roles at Patterson Road Elementary School and Ernest Righetti High School. She’s been teaching […]
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New solo exhibit in Nipomo highlights seascapes by Rich Brimer
Mystic Nature in Nipomo will hold an artist reception for painter Rich Brimer, the gallery’s new featured artist, on June 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. The new exhibition debuted in early June and highlights a collection of Brimer’s scenic paintings. Brimer was born and raised in Long Beach, the city that would inspire many […]
