Nov 7, 2024 · Whether you’re for or against oil operations in Santa Barbara County, you’re passionate about that position.But that decades-long debate turned up a notch at a recent Santa Barbara County Planning Commission meeting. “Coming to the Planning Commission hearings or Board [of Supervisors] hearings is a really important part of our public process,” Planning and Development Director Lisa ...

• On Dec. 19, 2024, the U.S. Senate approved U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal’s (D-Santa Barbara) bill to rename the post office on E. Battles Road in Santa Maria in honor of Larry Lavagnino, the city’s former mayor and City Council member.“Every community should be so lucky to have a Larry Lavagnino,” Carbajal said in a press release.

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Jan 16, 2025 · Lou Ferrigno smashed his way into America’s TVs in the ’70s and ’80s as the green mean title character in Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk.Over the decades, the former Mr. Universe and Central Coast resident has appeared in scores of other films and shows over the decades, from 1989’s Sinbad of the Seven Seas to I Love …

Aug 10, 2010 · THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA presents “Concerts in the Park” from 1 to 3 p.m. featuring the Steppin' Out Band in concert Aug. 15, Soulamente Aug. 22, and The Kicks Aug. 29, all at the Rotary Centennial Park, 2625 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260. THE LOMPOC LIBRARY presents “Jazz at the Library Season Four” featuring the Central Coast Jazz Collective Aug. 15 from noon ...

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May 11, 2023 · After more than a year of searching for and debating over a location that could provide temporary housing and services for those experiencing homelessness in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County officials, local nonprofit leaders, and DignityMoves held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new homeless facility on May 9.. Known as Hope Village, it will have 94 units right across from county offices.

Jan 2, 2025 · With Temecula’s wine industry as a guidepost, the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association aims to increase local wine sales and tourism by more than doubling its revenue.. From September 2022 to September 2023, Temecula’s wine industry visitation increased by 18 percent, thanks to its wine business improvement district (BID), according to vintners association Chief Executive Officer ...

May 2, 2024 · Editor's note: Santa Maria Speedway General Manager David Castaneda told the Sun after the paper went to press that races have been postponed due to logistical issues, and the speedway is holding an open practice on May 11 from 4 to 9 p.m. instead. Residents can come and watch people practice, but no concessions will be available, and it’s $40 per person for a …