Every year in Solvang, community members gather around a giant Christmas tree for the lighting ceremony. The festivity draws ...

Visit Paso and be merryThe Vine Street Victorian Showcase celebrates its 39th annual event on Dec. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The ...

After hearing an annual update on Santa Maria’s homelessness response efforts, 3rd District City Councilmember Gloria Soto ...

On No Kings Day, a chant reverberated throughout America as 7 million protesters marched in 2,700 cities and towns all across the country—including the Central Coast: “Tell me what democracy looks ...

At around 12 years old, Kathleen McKinnon realized she wanted to be a teacher for the deaf after her church brought in a deaf congregation. But during McKinnon’s college years in Florida, when she was ...

The Solvang City Council greenlit an additional $50,000 to support the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Complex. With the council’s Nov. 10 approval, the city’s contribution has increased to half ...

A new parking rule in Lompoc inadvertently clashes with a separate protocol that allows RVs on streets in residential ...

The Lompoc Pops Orchestra will spread holiday cheer with its concert on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. Prepare for a night of seasonal favorites, sing-along tunes, and surprise appearances by classic characters.

Empathy is not a “new age” idea. It is a hard, often uncomfortable discipline that requires patience, humility, and the courage to listen. Certain voices in our culture dismiss empathy as soft or ...

In one word, Gale Dodds called her Lompoc consignment store “eclectic.” Even though it’s called The Garden Shoppe, vendors ...

What happened to 2025? It’s almost over! As the holidays draw near, maybe some of their special magic can bring us together in the spirit of the season. We’ve included some events, opportunities, and ...

At 17 years old, Jesus Solorio packed up his car—with his mom’s permission—and moved to LA to pursue professional dance. The ...