Spotlight Archives

Residents can now comment on a Central Coast economic strategy

National pet therapy nonprofit’s local chapter looks to grow membership to serve more Central Coast residents

SYV Pride members reflect on their trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, for the European city’s Pride celebrations

The Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center celebrates 50 years of providing services to students, families, and the community

Retired music teacher launches Young Voices of Santa Maria, a new children’s choir program

Santa Barbara and Ventura nonprofit SEEAG hosts annual Farm Day for residents to meet farmers in their backyard

Solvang Senior Center offers new programs as its membership expands and construction for a new building begins

C.A.R.E.4Paws begins offering pet wellness clinics to Oceano in August

Local Boys and Girls Clubs, Planet Fitness organize school supply drive in Santa Maria and Atascadero

The Santa Barbara County APCD opens up new grant programs to help residents transition to equipment that relies on renewable energy

Lompoc has a track and field that everyone in the community can use this summer

The Santa Barbara County Education Office offers externship programs to CTE teachers

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm celebrates the flowers’ peak bloom and grand opening with July events

Central Coast cities host panel discussions and screenings of new film, American Hospitals, Healing a Broken System

Rescue shelter holds Pony Parties for children to spend quality time with farm animals

The Rainbow House Inc. celebrates Pride Month with a drag brunch fundraiser for education, health kits, and nonprofit general funds

The Santa Maria-Lompoc branch of the NAACP hosts its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration

Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley hosts educational opportunities for parents, students about substance use

Central Coast Pride brings Pride Prom to students across the coast as part of month-long celebration

Sunshine Poker League brings the community together while supporting charities