Enduring favorite For more info on Thai Hut or to place an order at the restaurant ahead of time, call 1-805-934-0911. The eatery is located at 120 E. Foster Road, Orcutt. Longer nights. Longer sleeves. Longer showers. With each drop in temperature this fall in Orcutt, the possibility of resisting Thai Hut’s tom kha selections […]
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Elverhoj Museum pays tribute to late artist and Solvang resident Eyvind Earle
Rise and shine Call (805) 686-1211 or visit elverhoj.org for more info on The Magical World of Eyvind Earle, a new exhibition of works at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. The late painter is known for his work on Sleeping Beauty and other films. The show debuts with an opening reception on Saturday, […]
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Dangermond Preserve now permanently protected
More than 24,000 acres along the Gaviota Coast will be permanently kept safe from development thanks to a $15 million conservation easement between the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, The Nature Conservancy, and Vandenberg Space Force Base. “The 24,000 acres we are talking about here are a globally important biodiversity hot spot and a […]
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Santa Barbara County Planning Commission approves Housing Element
The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission recently voted 4-1 (with 2nd District Commissioner Laura Bridley dissenting) to approve the county’s Housing Element update, which will go to the Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5. The Housing Element is a process each jurisdiction in the state is required to go through every eight years to address […]
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SLO REP brings the holiday cheer with the 10th annual performance of A Christmas Story
Experience the tradition Catch the show for yourself at SLO Rep (888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo) Nov. 17 through Dec. 23. For tickets and more information on show times, visit slorep.org/shows/a-christmas-story-2023. There may be no better showcase of the wonder, chaos, and downright absurdity of the holiday season than the iconic Warner Bros. movie […]
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Mother Shuckers is Nipomo’s prime seafood joint, specializing in oysters and a good time
Come out of your shell Enjoy oysters on the half shell and more at Mother Shuckers, 133 Thompson Ave., Nipomo. The restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. Karaoke nights take place Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. Keep up with Mother Shuckers on Instagram @mothershuckersnipomo and on Facebook at Mother […]
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Kings Carey’s inaugural tasting room flourishes in Solvang
Say yes to pinot Visit kingscarey.com for more info on Kings Carey. The boutique winery and tasting room is located at 1210 Mission Drive, unit 103, Solvang. Tastings are offered by appointment only. For appointment inquiries, call (805) 680-7006 or email james@kingscarey.com. Achieving a healthy work-life balance won’t be in the cards for local vintner […]
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State, regional water boards’ nitrate policies face lawsuits
California environmental nonprofits and local agriculture organizations recently filed lawsuits against the state and regional water boards over nitrate regulations, but for different reasons. Agriculture wants a better balance between the need to grow food and need to protect water quality, while environmental groups want to see a limit to nitrates’ use in agriculture. Nitrates […]
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Galerie LaParlière showcases local artist’s hand-painted furniture, wall decor
Vistas to visit Visit laparliere.com for more info on French painter Maryvonne LaParlière and her new studio space, Gallerie LaParlière, located on the second floor of Fredericks Court, at 485 Alisal Road, suite 209, Solvang. For appointment inquiries, call or text (434) 962-3407. The backstory behind Solvang-based artist Maryvonne LaParlière’s painted rocking horse makes it […]
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The Barn at The Hilt Estate launches fall tasting opportunities, happy hour program
A star is barn Visit thehiltestatevineyard.com or call (805) 564-8581 for more info on The Barn at The Hilt Estate, located at 2240 Santa Rosa Road, Lompoc. The tasting room is hosting its limited time fall happy hour program on Nov. 3, 10, and 17, between 3:30 and 5 p.m. each day. Reservations are not […]
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ExxonMobil withdraws pipeline replacement application
After finding that the potential impacts associated with constructing a new pipeline were “unnecessary,” Pacific Pipeline Company, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, withdrew its application to replace lines 901 and 903, Julie King, an ExxonMobil Corporation spokesperson told the Sun in an email. “The company is focused on safely restarting the pipeline and is working with […]
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Perennial plants cross-pollinate with man-made structures in Ann Foxworthy Gallery’s new showcase
Collages collide on College Drive Visit hancockcollege.edu/gallery for more info on collage artist Jennifer Gunlcok’s new solo exhibition at the Ann Foxworthy Gallery, located at 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. The show is scheduled to remain on display through Dec. 13. An artist reception to celebrate the exhibit will be held on Nov. 9, […]