One Solvang City Council member is very concerned that her city could attract the next protest where people glue their hands to the streets. Not only is she concerned about that, she’s also worried about the damage that glue could do to the city. Councilmember Elizabeth Orona was so perturbed about the possibility that she […]
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Ten wineries participate in two-day festival, Christmas on the Trail
Canyon can-dos For more information on wineries located along the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, visit foxencanyonwinetrail.net. The Christmas on the Trail program will include festivities at various venues in the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez valleys on Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3. Bribing Santa Claus is probably not the best way to get […]
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Thai Hut satisfies cravings with raving region-wide acclaim
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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Freshman year
In Gregg Hart’s first session as an Assembly member, he tackled floods, oil, housing, homelessness, and more
From helping manage record-setting storm damages to raising the benchmarks for Big Oil, Gregg Hart jumped right into his role as the Assembly member for the 37th District, representing Santa Barbara County and southern SLO County. “I feel like my first year was very successful, particularly as a new legislator,” Hart told the Sun. “The […]
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Thrilling new Hunger Games prequel leaves us hungry for more
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth, Bulbul? Full price What’s it worth, Caleb? Full price Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards RPX Santa Maria, Movies Lompoc, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande Editor’s note: Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal and Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote Split Screen this week […]
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Disapproval and disarray
Cuesta College Superintendent and President Jill Stearns has been singing the praises of the 1,300-housing-unit Dana Reserve project in Nipomo, touting the space it’s allocating to a new South County campus for the college, and advocating for all the “affordable” housing it’s going to bring to the area. She’s toured the public meeting circuit, speaking […]
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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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The hardest thing
Math might be the subject that confuses all of us at times. I know I’m confused by the numbers that Santa Barbara County Planning Commissioner Laura Bridley proffered during a recent meeting. During the Nov. 8 meeting, she was the sole commissioner to vote against the new cycle of the Housing Element—a state requirement to […]
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Holiday Guide 2023
The season of celebration is here and so is our annual issue dedicated to all things holiday!
Holidays in shelters: Good Samaritan Shelter provides a variety of events this holiday season for individuals experiencing homelessness By Taylor O’Connor Off-centered cheer: Shake up your holiday table with showstopper dinners that aren’t just turkey or ham By Bulbul Rajagopal Check out the local holiday events, happenings, festivities, and more!
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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 […]
