A cannabis retailer’s plan to open a new storefront in Guadalupe is moving forward with a conditional use permit. Members of the Guadalupe City Council voted unanimously to grant Element 7, a California-based dispensary chain with shops in eight cities across the state, the permit during a public hearing on May 23. The only condition […]
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Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley hosts educational opportunities for parents, students about substance use
Educational opportunies Visit fbsmv.com, like Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley’s Facebook page, or follow them on Instagram @fbsmv to stay up to date with the nonprofit’s parent and youth education and substance use prevention programs. Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley formed in 2003 as the Drug and Alcohol Coalition to educate the community’s youth on […]
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French Fries in Arroyo Grande is a fiery beacon to french fry fans
When customers approach the front counter of French Fries in Arroyo Grande, they’ll find a list of 10 different french fry styles to choose from: shoestring, crinkle, wedge, sidewinder, waffle, curly, seashore, steak, sweet potato, and tater tots. There are also dozens of topping options to pick from, including chili, pulled pork, carne asada, cheese curds, poutine gravy, bacon, guacamole, nacho cheese, and much more.
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Lompoc Civic Theatre’s new dinner production, The Revolutionists, is a feast for the senses
See ya at the guillotine Performances of the Lompoc Civic Theatre’s production of The Revolutionists will be held on June 10 and 17 at the Mission Club, located at 4300 Club House Road, Lompoc. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. on both evenings. Admission is $65, which includes dinner. For more info on the show, visit […]
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The Central Coast is abloom with California’s favorite superfood
Get your green gems Support Central Coast growers at local farmers’ markets and shops, and learn more about California avocados—including history, storage tips, nutrition facts, and recipes—at californiaavocado.com. Try Hass avocados from oceanbreezefarms.com and avocado-inspired dishes at hotelslo.com. The estimated 257 million pounds of avocados California will produce this season are hitting store shelves and […]
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Menace to society
Colson Canyon Road has been closed since January. If you live on the wrong side of that closure, guess what? You better own an ATV, because that’s the only way you’re getting to and from your house. Sounds amazing, right? If you own a business on the wrong side of that closure, you’ve been out […]
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Santa Maria makes headway on the decades-long Downtown Specific Plan, but residents are concerned about impacts on current neighborhoods and businesses
After waiting for years for Santa Maria to develop its downtown, Ed Carcarey said he’s excited to finally see some investment and promise for more housing, restaurants, and businesses in the city. “I’ve been involved with the downtown [area] since I’ve owned a business in the city for 25 years now, located on the northern […]
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Celebrate the olive
Los Olivos pays homage to its namesake with the Jazz and Olive Festival in June
All that jazz Find out more about the 17th annual Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival at jazzandolivefestival.org. The upcoming festival is hosted by the Los Olivos Rotary Club and will be held on Saturday, June 10, at Lavinia Campbell Park, located at 2398 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos. The olive-themed appetizers at an upcoming […]
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Are projects Roomkey and Homekey helping Lompoc’s homeless?
On Nov. 19, 2021, the Santa Barbra County grand jury issued a report titled, “The keys to housing the homeless.” In it the members of the jury make several observations/recommendations concerning the implementation of two programs to help communities manage their homeless populations: Project Roomkey and Project Homekey. Summarizing their findings, the grand jury said, […]
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SLO Rep showcases a simple yet profound set design and dialogue in A Doll’s House, Part 2
Play house A Doll’s House, Part 2 runs until May 21 at the SLO Rep Theatre (888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo) at 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. To purchase tickets visit slorep.org/tickets. For more information on this production and future shows, follow SLO Rep on Instagram @sloreptheatre. […]
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Santa Barbara and SLO County school districts partner with local Medi-Cal insurance plan to increase behavioral wellness programs at school
Seventeen percent of Guadalupe Union School District’s seventh and eighth graders reported that they considered suicide last year. “Students did self-reporting, they’re also reporting they are frequently sad most or all of the time,” said Angela Soares, the district’s director of expanded learning and wellness. “Just those numbers show our students are saying, ‘We need […]
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Pop-up tasting room in Los Olivos showcases optik wines
Pop in at the pop-up For more info on optik wines, visit optikwines.com. The brand’s pop-up tasting room will remain open through August and is located at 2963 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. The venue is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Call (805) 318-6640 for additional details. The Miller Wine […]
