The Elverhoj Museum of History and Art and World Wide Motion Pictures corporation will host a reception, discussion, and screening of Danish film, The Kiss, on May 31, following the movie’s May 16 premiere in the U.S. The Danish feature film directed by Academy Award winner Billie August is based on the classic German novel […]
Elverhoj Museum screens Danish film The Kiss
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County agency formation commission should look deeper at Richards Ranch proposal issues
These are my accurate, historical comments sent to LAFCO [Local Agency Formation Commission] for its May 8 meeting, and I’ve seen some misinformation reported. As an Orcutt resident who has followed this process since 2022 and will be directly affected, I hope this study/informational session will address the following issues. First and most importantly, my […]
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Money trumps quails
What can I say about quails? They’re kind of cute, especially the babies. They can’t fly like I can, but they are native to California. You can attract them into your yard by sprinkling the right food around and providing them with some thick shrubbery for cover. Which is cool, unless you live in Solvang’s […]
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Santa Maria’s Mission Hope Cancer Center unveils new patient resource library
Diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2023, Guadalupe resident Eileen Hongo underwent 20 rounds of chemotherapy, 35 rounds of radiation therapy, and other procedures as part of her treatment plan. Between her appointments at Mission Hope Cancer Center in Santa Maria, she formed strong bonds with fellow patients as well as physicians and other […]
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Lumpia Bros Cafe brings ‘Filipino comfort food’ to Grover Beach
Find Filipino Food Lumpia Bros Cafe, located at 1187 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To stay up to date on menu additions and any future events, follow their Instagram @lumpiabroscafe. At 5 years old, Eric Cabrera stood on a chair in the kitchen helping […]
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Black comedy mystery A Simple Favor (2018) gets a sequel in Another Simple Favor
Another Simple Favor What’s it rated? R When? 2025 Where’s it showing? Prime Emily, Emily, Emily. This woman is so exhausting! Anna Kendrick is back as Mommy Vlogger Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) five years after the events of the first film. If you haven’t seen A Simple Favor, don’t hop into this one thinking you’ll be […]
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Long Bright River follows a Philadelphia police officer searching for her missing addict sister
Long Bright River What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2025 Where’s it showing? Peacock Mysteries surround Mickey (Amanda Seyfried), a police patrolwoman who can’t seem to gain the respect of her male colleagues. Her sister is living with addiction and has proven uneasy to track down lately, her young son’s father is detached and unkind, and […]
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Thunderbolts follows the misadventures of a team of antiheroes
Thunderbolts* What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth, Anna? Full price What’s it worth, Glen? Full price Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards RPX Santa Maria, Movies Lompoc, Fair Oaks, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande Jake Schreier (Robot & Frank, Paper Towns, Beef) directs this superhero story about Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Ava […]
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Political Watch: May 8, 2025
• The California Legislative Central Coast Caucus, co-chaired by Assemblymembers Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) and Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) and vice chaired by state Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), announced its bill priorities for the 2025 legislative session on May 2. “From protecting our coasts from offshore drilling to protecting our homes from wildfires, this […]
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Buellton tasks Santa Maria-based contractor with public parking expansion
February marked the grand opening of Buellton’s new public library, while an expansive parking lot attached to the multi-year effort is still in the works. The project recently made headway when the Buellton City Council on April 24 awarded Santa Maria-based construction company V. Lopez Jr. and Sons a $1 million-plus contract to develop the […]
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Lompoc police get a radio upgrade after decades of old technology
For the first time in more than 30 years, Lompoc police officers received new portable radios on May 5. Police Chief Kevin Martin said officers received more modern devices as part of a $4 million plan to replace the city’s three-decade-old radio network. “My biggest concern was the portables police officers were carrying,” Martin said. […]
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Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council holds wildfire evacuation workshop in Lompoc
Pull the pin. Aim the nozzle. Squeeze the handle. Sweep from side to side. During a fire emergency, PASS is a helpful acronym to keep in mind before using an extinguisher for the first time. Attendees of an upcoming wildfire evacuation and survival workshop in Lompoc will have access to a fire extinguisher training session, […]