Southern Santa Barbara County’s supervisors like to get a little catty with one another. The once tight-knit liberal caucus has noticeably frayed since 2nd District Supervisor Laura Capps took her space up on the dais—with Capps and 1st District Supervisor Das Williams taking tiny, little jabs at one another during elongated board discussions. A great […]
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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,” […]
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On your own
“You’re in good hands.” “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.” “Let Prudential be your rock.” “Nationwide is on your side.” Man, all of these insurance company slogans are so reassuring. They really care! Do they, though? Capitalism says they only care as far as their bet to make a dollar rather than lose […]
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Too much risk
Home insurance providers across the state are dropping their coverage in areas where fire danger is highest
Stay informed For more information on insurance options and what to do if your carrier drops, visit uphelp.org. For more information on the California FAIR Plan visit cfpnet.com. Nicole Pratt couldn’t believe her eyes when she read the letter from her insurance company. Kemper said it was dropping her home insurance. “We have lived and […]
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Central Coast Arts Collective represents artists in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo counties
Submit your art The Painters Group, a subgroup of the Central Coast Arts Collective, will have its show at Art Center Morro Bay Sept. 21 through Nov. 6. Entries opened on July 1, submission deadline is Aug. 1. For more information on the collective, visit centralcoastartistcollective.org for future exhibitions or to join or donate. The […]
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Former Allan Hancock College instructor is charged with sexual assault
A former Allan Hancock College instructor is facing criminal charges of committing sexual assault. The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office accused Kevin Daily, 29—an engineer and one-time instructor of industrial technology at the Santa Maria community college—of rape by use of drugs and unlawfully manufacturing a firearm and an assault weapon, according to […]
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Gomez Candies dishes out candy grapes and pineapple rings in Lompoc
Get in line, online For candy grape and candy pineapple order inquiries or more info on Gomez Candies, visit tiktok.com/@gomezcandies_ or facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093170621974. A viral trend inspired local candymaker Alyssa Gomez to create a spiral blend. “I saw a lot of people doing it on TikTok, and my nieces wanted me to try it,” said Gomez, […]
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RIP latecomers
Being in or adjacent to the cannabis biz right now has got to stink. The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has gotten the short end of the stink, I mean stick, for too long, and it’s taking action. During its June 27 meeting, the board voted to implement the “death penalty” for cannabis businesses […]
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Emma Enchanted
PCPA offers fresh, charming take on Jane Austen’s Emma, under the stars in Solvang
Sunset showings The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of Emma at the Solvang Festival Theater through Sunday, July 2. The company’s next production, Bright Star, will open at the outdoor venue on Friday, July 7, and run through Sunday, July 23. Visit pcpa.org or facebook.com/pacificconservatorytheatre for tickets and show times. For more info, […]
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Pipeline takeover
ExxonMobil-affiliated companies take ownership of the Plains oil pipeline, environmentalists concerned for future
Santa Barbara County’s ongoing discussion about what to do with the oil pipeline that spilled oil onto the Gaviota Coast continues with ExxonMobil’s proposal to take over ownership. While the county Planning Commission approved the application in a 3-1 vote, environmental groups vowed to appeal the decision to the Board of Supervisors, citing concerns that it will eventually lead to the pipeline’s restart. Staff Writer Taylor O’Connor writes about the conversation and what comes next.
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Bud Light’s ad campaign and subsequent backpeddling was explosive on the front lines of the culture wars
As an aficionado of both beer and the culture wars, the recent Bud Light marketing fiasco has been real catnip for me, and I just couldn’t resist jumping in. To recap: Bud Light employed “influencer” Dylan Mulvaney, a transgendered woman, as a spokesperson to promote their beer and even created a special can depicting Mulvaney […]
