August rush The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of American Mariachi at the Solvang Festival Theater, starting on Friday, Aug. 4, and through Sunday, Aug. 27. Tickets start at $25. Visit pcpa.org or facebook.com/pacificconservatorytheatre for tickets and show times. For additional info, call the PCPA box office at (805) 922-8313. The Solvang Festival […]
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Cuyama Buckhorn honors food critic Jonathan Gold with reboot of its signature ostrich burger
Buck stops here To find out more about the Cuyama Buckhorn, located at 4923 Primero St., New Cuyama, call (661) 766-2825 or visit cuyamabuckhorn.com. Once touted in the Los Angeles Times as the closest thing New Cuyama has to an Eiffel Tower or Taj Mahal, the Cuyama Buckhorn’s ostrich burger is making a comeback. On […]
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Orcutt Community Theater stages murder mystery at the historic Minerva Club
Minerva mania Orcutt Community Theater presents its production of And Then There Were None at the Minerva Club through Sunday, July 30. Performances of the show are held Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Admission is $20, and tickets are available at the door or in advance at my805tix.com. Call […]
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Margerum Wine Company teams up with BB Sushi for unique tasting experience
Dynamic duo The Margerum Wine Company’s new tasting room in downtown Los Olivos is open daily, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (805) 504-1209 or visit margerumwines.com for more info. The tasting room is located at 2446 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos. For more info on BB Sushi, call (805) 270-9317 or visit sushibb.com. […]
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County kicks off new mobile farmworker resource center
Employment, education, financial, emergency, and health and human services assistance are the main goals for Santa Barbara County’s new mobile farmworker resource center. “We want to do case [management] and have that discussion to figure out the true needs [they] have. Is it a day care situation, lack of food, or lack of training?” program […]
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Danish Mill Bakery owner opens two more dessert spots in downtown Solvang
Danish entrepreneur René Gross Kærskov, the owner of Danish Mill Bakery, tripled his confectionary count by opening two more dessert destinations in downtown Solvang this year. His new ventures Brød & Kage, named after the Danish translations for bread and cake, and Æbleskivehuset opened in February and June, respectively.
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Jail mental health provider and Sheriff’s Office need better communication, grand jury says
A 2022-23 Santa Barbara County grand jury report found that the Sheriff’s Office needs to improve the delivery of jail mental health services, mental health crisis prevention training, and interagency communication with its service provider, Wellpath. The jury looked into the death of a 40-year-old inmate, referred to as “NM,” who had a history of […]
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Local watercolorist’s new art book, Pareidolia, has hidden imagery galore
Perception collection Gallery Los Olivos presents An Exploration of Whimsy, a duo exhibition of paintings by Cathy Quiel and Carol Simon, through July 30. Quiel’s new art book, Pareidolia, is also available for sale at the gallery, which is located at 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Call (805) 688-7517 or visit gallerylosolivos.com for more info. […]
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SYV Botanic Garden pairs wine tastings with food documentary screenings
Saturdays in the park Find out more about Summer Saturday Movie Nights at losalamosflea.com. Wine tasting and film screening events in the series will take place on July 29 and Aug. 12 and 26 at the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden, located at 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton. Screenings start at 8 p.m. with wine tasting […]
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Local officials will host Guadalupe storm recovery update
The Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve remains closed seven months after the Santa Maria River shifted off its natural path in Guadalupe following the January storms. “People were asking questions about access to the dunes because the river wiped out access,” Guadalupe Mayor Ariston Julian told the Sun. “The county is working on getting it back […]
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West Coast Swing group in Orcutt celebrates one-year anniversary
Just dance Local dance instructor Gina Sigman’s drop-in West Coast Swing class is held every Tuesday night, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Cubanissimo Coffee House and Cafe, located at 4869 S. Bradley, suite 118, Orcutt. The group’s one-year anniversary celebration will follow its regularly scheduled dance session on Tuesday, July 25. Visit facebook.com/cubanissimocafe for […]
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Bubbles and Tea Coffeehouse dishes out espresso, brunch, and sparkling wine in Nipomo
Cafe cravings Find out more about Bubbles and Tea Coffeehouse at bubblesandtea.co. The new shop opened in June and is located at 338 W. Tefft St., suite B, in Nipomo. After a WiFi lag disrupted her workflow, a separate issue bubbled to the surface for Nipomo resident Maricruz Sanchez. “I looked up coffee shops nearby,” […]