Lisa André
Lifestyle Editor at Santa Ynez Valley News
Reporter at Lompoc Record
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1 week ago |
santamariatimes.com | Lisa André
After decades of dreaming and years of planning, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will open the doors to their long-awaited Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center on May 15. Located at the corner of Highway 246 and Edison Street, the 14,000-square-foot facility stands as a testament to the tribe's enduring legacy and commitment to cultural preservation.
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1 week ago |
santamariatimes.com | Lisa André
With smiles, and shovels in hand, a group of officials and local leaders scraped at loose asphalt on the grounds of the historic Lompoc Theater to commemorate the realization of a community dream: the restoration and transformation of a 100-year-old defunct landmark into a vibrant downtown cultural hub. "This is a big step and worthy of our celebration. It's been a long journey," said Mark Herrier, president of the Lompoc Theatre Project, addressing a crowd of about 75 people.
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2 weeks ago |
santamariatimes.com | Lisa André
A new parking lot is officially in store for the Buellton Library after councilmembers unanimously voted to award V. Lopez Jr. & Sons of Santa Maria, a construction contract to complete a major piece of the community project. An initial vote was temporarily delayed for further consideration at the April 10 City Council meeting in light of a scheduled city-led budgetary discussion. Council members met Thursday, and with some deliberation agreed to prioritize and greenlight the project.
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2 weeks ago |
santamariatimes.com | Lisa André
Firefly Aerospace's Alpha #FLTA006 "Message in a Booster" mission failed Tuesday morning during first stage separation that resulted in destruction of the second stage vehicle and payload. The agency reported that initial indications showed that Alpha's upper stage reached 320 km in altitude.
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2 weeks ago |
santamariatimes.com | Lisa André
A popular Vandenberg Village breakfast eatery is preparing for a major move and a new identity. The Village Coffee Stop Café & Catering, along with its sister brand Pink Pig BBQ, will soon relocate across the street into the newly renovated Village Inn and reopen as Dave’s Place Restaurant & Lounge. Owner Dave Jaskolski, who acquired the café in 2021, shared the news on social media, calling it an exciting new chapter.
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