Two baskets; a steatite stone model of a Chumash tomol, or plank canoe; and an early 1900s photograph of Santa Ynez Chumash ancestors. These four culturally significant items were recently returned to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians by the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and […]
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Defend the future
Droves of local residents are speaking up in fear of the past repeating itself, in opposition to a present danger, and in defense of the future. They’re speaking out at local government meetings, making demands and expressing concerns. Their public comments and protests are not falling on deaf ears, but local leaders’ hands are tied. […]
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Food for thought
How do you create a lasting peace when you do not include in negotiations the people who need to be involved to make it work (Ukraine and Gaza)? How does someone who considers himself a shrewd negotiator sacrifice his trump cards (NATO, Donbas) before negotiations even begin? How do you believe and trust people who […]
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Trilogy Art Group holds spring exhibit at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts
March gladness The Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande will debut its new exhibit of artworks by members of the Trilogy Art Group on Saturday, March 1. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, March 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. The show is scheduled to remain on display through Wednesday, […]
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Weddings Issue 2025
This year’s annual issue highlights the latest trends and revamped traditions in flowers, videography, and gowns
This year’s Weddings Issue celebrates the couples who say “I do” to current trends and their own sense of style as they prepare to say “I do” to each other. Staff Writer Emma Montalbano gathers insights on floral styles, including organic designs and “grounded meadows” [6]; New Times Staff Writer Libbey Hanson, from our sister […]
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The Monkey is a blood-splattered black comedy
The Monkey What’s it rated? R 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, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande Writer-director Osgood Perkins (Longlegs) adapts for the big screen Steven King’s 1980 short story about a supernatural murderous mechanical monkey inherited by twin […]
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Farm-to-jar juice vendor Kimberly Zimmerman is living The Juicy Life
Special delivery For more info on farm-to-jar juice vendor and yoga instructor Kimberly Zimmerman’s business, The Juicy Life, visit thejuicylifeyoga.com. Zimmerman will be among the featured food and drink professionals participating at this year’s Santa Barbara County Women Winemakers and Culinarians Celebration, set to run March 6 through 9. Visit sbwomenwinemakers.com to find out more. […]
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Californians were duped into policies that raised the cost of eggs—avian flu’s only making things worse
In 2018, California voters were dupped by animal rights activists into passing Proposition 12, which required farmers who raise laying hens to allow them to “roam freely”; it went into force in 2022. The theory was that this would be more humane and “free them from confinement.” Several other states also adopted this new idea […]
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Until Palestine is free
Since Oct. 7, 2023, all of us have experienced continuing, intense grief. Many of us are mourning cousins, siblings, classmates, parents … all of us are grieving the astounding loss of Palestinian lives as well as the very structure of Gazan life. There is nothing left of Gaza, yet its people rush back—on foot—to sift […]
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Improv for Good supplies local laughs at workshops and fundraisers
On the spot To find out more about Improv for Good and its lineup of monthly classes and periodic performance events, visit improvforgood.fun or email improvforgood@gmail.com. Striking gold in the world of improv is more about being off-the-cuff than thinking on your feet, according to Pismo Beach resident Thia Anlo, who once feared that the […]
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The Gorge is sci-fi horror rom com-drama action flick
The Gorge What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth, Anna? Streaming What’s it worth, Glen? Streaming Where’s it showing? Apple TV+ Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange, The Black Phone) directs Zach Dean’s (Deadfall, The Tomorrow War) script about two highly trained snipers—Levi (Miles Teller) and Drasa (Anya Taylor-Joy)—stationed on either side of a vast crevice containing […]
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Santa Maria local Juliana Neel takes on new leadership role at Talley Vineyards
Talley chart Call (805) 489-0446(805) 489-0446 or visit talleyvineyards.com to find out more about Talley Vineyards, located at 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande. Imagine a cozy blanket in wine form. That’s what makes Talley Vineyards’ 2022 grenache perfect for cold, stormy nights, according to the local winery’s new tasting room manager, Juliana Neel. “[It’s] pure […]
