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BRIEFS SCREENSHOT OF VACCINE TOWNHALL COURTESY OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER STEVE BENNETT’S FACEBOOK PAGE Political Watch • Gov. Gavin Newsom announced improvements to the state’s vaccination plan on Jan. 25 after a tripling 4 in the pace of vaccinations “exposed key improvements needed to administer even more vaccines when increased supply becomes available,” according to the governor’s office. After going from more than 43,000 vaccines administered on Jan. 4 to more than 130,000 on Jan. 15, Newsom said in a statement, “To reach the pace needed to vaccinate all Californians in a timely manner, we are simplifying and standardizing the process statewide,” including eligibility to receive the vaccine and data tracking. “Moving forward, there will be a single statewide standard and movement through the tiers,” the statement said. “The state will continue through 65-plus, health care workers, and prioritize emergency services, food and agriculture workers, teachers and school staff. From there, the state will ANSWERING QUESTIONS: Local lawmakers and public health officials came together in a town hall to address constituent questions about COVID-19 vaccine distribution. transition to age-based eligibility, allowing California to scale up and down quickly, while ensuring the vaccine availability of vaccines in the second [dose],” 2020, SLO County slid back into the purple and goes to disproportionately impacted communities.” Santa Barbara County short on he said. most restrictive tier. That was followed closely by Newsom also announced a new system for eligibility, second vaccine doses Meanwhile, the county continues to lack a regional stay-at-home order. making appointments, and tracking data called My enough doses to open up vaccination to So instead of wasting the entertainment Turn. Through the online platform, people can sign Santa Barbara County still lacks enough community members aged 65 and up, despite permit on a year already brimming with COVID-19 vaccine doses to cover the most up to receive a notification when they are eligible for the state proclaiming this group as eligible. uncertainty, Duggan is backing out. If vulnerable community members, and officials the vaccine as well as schedule their appointment “We are ready, our infrastructure is ready, and COVID-19 allows it, Stadium 805 will host say public health departments will soon be so are our partners,” Do-Reynoso said. “The events covered by its current operational permits when it’s their turn. Providers can also use My Turn to mostly out of the distribution picture. limitation is that we simply don’t have enough and try again for concerts in 2022. share vaccine data. Then on Jan. 27, Newsom signed “By mid-February, there will be a new vaccines even for the most vulnerable population But Stadium 805 is up against more than just an executive order that reaffirms existing laws that statewide vaccination distribution standard,” in our community. … Santa Barbara County is the pandemic. The venue has been at the center protect health care professionals and providers from Public Health Director Dr. Van Do- given an allocation based on our population and of a debate over excessive noise and traffic for legal liability when they do things at the request of Reynoso said at a Jan. 28 vaccine town hall. demographics. I know that other jurisdictions more than a year now. Although the facility has local or state government. In this scenario, it protects “Vaccines will be distributed by a third-party are also struggling with having enough vaccines been hosting stock car races for more than 40 those health care professionals when they participate administrator, Blue Shield.” for their vulnerable populations as well.” years, Duggan purchased it in 2018 with hopes of in the state’s vaccine administration program. The order Do-Reynoso said public health departments Like Carbajal, Do-Reynoso is hopeful that the continuing races and supplementing the track’s will still play a role in reaching out to vulnerable additionally directs the Department of Consumer Affairs new federal administration will close the gap income with other events, like concerts, beer and populations—such as people experiencing to prioritize “investigations against licensees who are that Santa Barbara County is facing. wine festivals, and fundraisers. homelessness or undocumented community “I am hopeful that in anywhere from three “To keep racing viable,” he said, “we have to alleged to have diverted vaccine supplies for financial members—to make sure vaccines reach them to four weeks, we are going to see a surge in have other events.” gain, providing reassurance to vaccinators that they are when it’s their turn. But Blue Shield of California vaccine availability,” she said. “That’s also the But the resulting traffic congestion, noise, protected from professional discipline when otherwise will become the centralized middleman that same time frame that the state will shift to the and trash led to complaints from residents of performing their duties.” allocates vaccine doses to pharmacies, clinic new framework as well, and I believe one of the a neighboring housing development, Costa systems, hospitals, and community health cornerstones of the new framework is that we as Pacifica Estates. Costa Pacifica residents say • Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis centers. a state will move forward together under the new it’s not the races that are the problem, but the Obispo) is the co-author of Let Them Play, an Assembly The county recently began allocating a larger third-party administrators.” other events like concerts, which they say are resolution that urges the California Department of Public chunk of its vaccines to hospitals and major —Malea Martin excessively noisy, run late into the night even Health “to issue new guidance that will permit youth health centers, Do-Reynoso added, since these on weekdays, and create traffic congestion and institutions will play a key role in distribution sporting activities and competition in California state safety issues at intersections on Vista Del Rio, once the switch-over occurs in February. Marian Stadium 805 backs out of permit to resume immediately, with proper safety protocols in the only road leading into the Costa Pacifica Regional Medical Center announced on Jan. 29 development. Neighbors say they agreed to live place,” the resolution states. “As a youth sports coach that it is now providing COVID-19 vaccinations allowing concerts in 2021 next to a racetrack, not a concert venue. and father of four young athletes, I personally know how to Santa Barbara County residents aged 75 and There likely won’t be any concerts at the Santa Duggan said he’s tried to work with Costa important organized sports are for many of our kids,” older by appointment. Maria Raceway this year. Pacifica residents. Those efforts are illustrated Cunningham wrote in a Jan. 28 Facebook post. “We’ve U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara), At a meeting on Jan. 26, the San Luis Obispo through unique conditions that were included got to get our kids back on the field.” The resolution who was present at the town hall, said that while County Board of Supervisors rescinded a in the recently rescinded entertainment license. cites that more than 3 million children haven’t been able the Biden administration is making moves to temporary commercial outdoor entertainment Concerts wouldn’t have been allowed Monday to participate in their sports since March 2020 when ramp up vaccine distribution, “there is still a license it awarded to the Santa Maria Raceway, through Thursday or after 10 p.m., and Stadium the pandemic started. “California coaches are capable lot of work to do at the federal level to get these aka Stadium 805, just a few months earlier. The 805 would have been required to notify Costa vaccines out to the states and local communities.” of following local, county, and state guidelines and permit would have allowed the venue to host Pacifica residents of a concert 30 days in He asked about how the county is doing with six one-day concerts with up to 3,500 attendees creating an environment where students and coaches advance. administering second doses, noting that he in 2021, and it was largely considered a win for Still, the Costa Pacifica Estates Homeowners work together with extremely low COVID transmission has heard “enormous confusion” from some Stadium 805 in its battle over noise and traffic Association filed a lawsuit against the county with zero hospitalizations and zero deaths,” the constituents who are due for their second doses. with the residents of a neighboring housing and Duggan on Dec. 15, 2020, arguing that resolution concludes. Do-Reynoso said the county is facing a deficit development. the permit should have been subject to the of second doses because “the state did allow us But Stadium 805 owner Nick Duggan said California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). • U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) to use 50 percent of what was reserved for second coronavirus-related lockdowns and operational Attorney William Parkin, who is representing announced in a Jan. 30 Facebook post that the Veterans doses toward the first.” restrictions have made it nearly impossible to Costa Pacifica, could not be reached for a Administration (VA) Greater Los Angeles Healthcare “The second doses are now becoming due for plan for such events. comment before press time. System is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations at a larger and larger number of persons, and with “So trying to book any concerts or artists,” he But Duggan said with COVID-19 raging, he its Santa Maria clinic to veterans who are “health a relatively low supply of vaccine, at some point said, “everybody is not committing to anything can’t afford to fight a lawsuit over events that care personnel, long-term care facility residents, and more vaccine is needed to complete the series, right now.” probably won’t even occur in the next year. and also to begin new vaccinations for new Duggan said the shutdowns have been hard on 65 years and older, high-risk, or front-line essential “It’s really unfortunate because the bulk of people in the community,” she said. both of his businesses, Stadium 805 and Mustang the community is behind us and wants to see us workers,” Carbajal said in the post. “Veterans do not Carbajal said the Trump administration “made Waterpark, neither of which brought in any real succeed,” Duggan said. “We need facilities like need to take any action as the clinic will contact you to some statements of the availability of the vaccine revenue in 2020. He hasn’t been able to host this to survive.” schedule an appointment.” He directed people to find quantities” that weren’t entirely accurate. events with crowds since mid-March of last year, —Kasey Bubnash out more information about vaccine opportunities for “Now it’s rippling down to our local and just days after the county granted Stadium veterans at losangeles.va.gov. m communities of these challenges of having 805’s outdoor entertainment license on Nov. 10, NEWS continued page 6

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Jimmy Carbajal’s bill received Panetta (D-Monterey) are original co-sponsors of a strong coalition of the bill. support from local “Specifically here on the Central Coast, it environmental groups, would prohibit the Bureau of Land Management who say another Central to pursue oil and gas leasing as they have done Coast oil spill is “not before, or tried to do before,” Carbajal told the a question of if—but Sun. when.” While President Joe Biden signed executive “From the 1969 orders on Jan. 27 that temporarily halt blowout at Platform A, drilling on federal lands—a reversal of to the 2015 pipeline spill Trump administration policies—Carbajal along the Gaviota Coast, emphasized the importance of making these the Central Coast has actions permanent. The bill would also require suffered the devastating the Bureau of Land Management to submit a effects of offshore oil comprehensive environmental review if they were development on our to try and drill on public lands. communities and those A second piece of legislation, the California who live, recreate, and Clean Coast Act, was the first bill Carbajal ever work here,” said Linda introduced as a member of Congress, and on Jan. Krop, chief counsel of the 28 he announced its formal reintroduction. It Environmental Defense FOOD INSECURITY: Bethania Church in Solvang has been providing community members in need with bags of food every Tuesday evening since the onset of the pandemic. would “preclude oil and gas development off our Center, in a statement California Coast specifically,” Carbajal said. from Carbajal’s office. A majority of the individuals who have been Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program In addition to blocking fracking on federal “The California Clean Coast Act will preserve our going to the church for the free bags of food are (SNAP) that many families benefit from. lands, Biden’s executive orders temporarily precious coast from the threats of future oil spills farmworkers and service industry workers. “This is simply centered on providing a need halted oil and gas drilling on offshore waters, and climate change.” “About 97 percent of the people coming for our community, and in no way is there a but Carbajal’s bill would “ban it outright, —Malea Martin through our line are residents of the Santa Ynez religious element attached to this,” he said. permanently.” Valley. These are people that harvest our food, Every Tuesday around 9:30 a.m., the trucks “They could easily pursue selling leases off work at the restaurants that we are desperately from the food bank and Veggie Rescue unload our coast, and the Biden administration put Solvang grants Bethania Church trying to reopen, and this is assistance that they food onto the church property with the help of a moratorium on that for the time being, but are depending on,” Brown said. its volunteers. At 11:30 a.m. a different group of that’s all it is: It’s temporary,” Carbajal said. “My $10,000 for community A staff report states that Bethania creates volunteers arrives to put the food in bags to be legislation would be permanent.” about 500 food bags each week that are given to handed out at the church from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. The reintroduction of the California Clean food distribution approximately 350 households—about 1,200 to Community members have the option to go Coast Act coincides with the 52nd anniversary of The Solvang City Council unanimously 1,600 individuals. through the drive-through lane to get a bag or the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill, Carbajal said, a approved a one-time grant of $10,000 to Bethania The produce and goods are provided by the sobering reminder of the state’s most devastating Lutheran Church at its Jan. 25 meeting, after the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and Veggie walk into the church to pick one up. For those who oil disaster. church’s reverend sought the city’s help in feeding Rescue; however, these organizations are also can’t make it to the Tuesday pickup, the church “If history proves us right, we know that the families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. distributing food in other areas in the county. started a “blessing box,” where food purchased by oil industry is a perilous industry,” Carbajal said. Rev. Chris Brown of Bethania Church and Brown said the church doesn’t always know how the church or donated by the community can be “We’ve seen a number of oil spills, the most recent about 70 volunteers work in shifts every Tuesday much food it will get. picked up by those who need it. one was the Refugio oil spill. … And certainly evening to provide Santa Ynez Valley residents The church supplements the items given from Along with approving the $10,000 grant, the ’69 oil spill, all of these spills, remind us of the with bags of produce, canned goods, and dry both organizations with $2,000 worth of food Solvang City Council directed staff to work perilous nature of the oil industry.” goods. paid for from its general funds, donations, and with Bethania Church and other nonprofits and Carbajal would like to see a “paradigm shift” The grant funding, Brown said, will go toward community grants. organizations to evaluate potential financial that incentivizes and rewards renewable energy the volunteer work that members of the Solvang Bethania’s also purchased diapers and baby assistance opportunities through the end of the rather than fossil fuels. community have put their time and energy into wipes to give to those in need because those COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery. m “We need to create green jobs that people for 45 weeks—as of press time, it will be 46 weeks. items cannot be purchased with funds from the —Karen Garcia

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Joyce Dudley announced that three Aclaims—which shot up by more “It appears that EDD did not have a individuals pleaded guilty to multiple than 1,000 percent at the start of the way to cross-reference,” Santa Barbara counts of unemployment insurance pandemic according to state officials— County Senior Deputy District benefit fraud that preyed on businesses California’s Employment Development Attorney Brian Cota told the Sun. and individuals across Santa Barbara Department now faces a monumental “They just paid anyone who really County. repercussion: widespread fraud. applied for benefits, whether they were Gordon Alan Welterlen, 37, of Meanwhile, the number of entitled to them or not.” San Diego, admitted as part of a plea Californians who legitimately qualify Su said most of the fraud the state agreement that he “illegally accessed for unemployment insurance isn’t has identified so far took advantage of computer networks belonging to showing signs of abatement: The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, businesses across the county, including jobless rate in Santa Barbara County a federal program designed to help a computer network belonging to Wolf and statewide went up in December unemployed people who were not & Associates Property Management of for the first time in months, making normally eligible for benefits. Santa Barbara on multiple occasions,” an efficient EDD system more vital “Organized fraud schemes knew according to the DA’s Office. than ever, Assemblymember Jordan that the priority was to get money Welterlen further admitted to Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) told into the hands of Americans quickly, stealing the identities of more than the Sun. and they took advantage of the 9,000 people stored on Wolf & JOBS LOST: For the first time in months, California’s employment rate fell in December, indicating the The Central Coast lawmaker has situation,” Su said of the Pandemic Associates’ network. He, along with economy is far from recovered as the pandemic rages on. But the state’s Employment Development been a prominent voice in criticizing Unemployment Assistance program Nicole Michelle Milan, 31, also of Department has other problems at hand as it deals with the aftermath of widespread fraud. the flaw-ridden EDD system fraud. “However, these facts do not San Diego, admitted to using the throughout the pandemic, even before excuse EDD for being underprepared stolen identities to file more than 300 claim processing more efficient and to those accounts found to belong to the widespread fraud came to light. for them.” fraudulent unemployment claims. increase fraud detection,” according legitimate claimants, and it has been “We’re going to see another deluge Now, much of the onus falls on Rosa Maria Bradley, 40, of Santa to Secretary Su of the Labor and slow to acknowledge its role in freezing of claims as the unemployment district attorneys’ offices to investigate Barbara, also pleaded guilty to filing Workforce Development Agency. these accounts,” Howle wrote. rate numbers go back up due to the and prosecute these crimes, which vary fraudulent claims for benefits and “This system is now catching Going forward, Assemblymember lockdown policies and the effect of from cases of identity theft to ineligible receiving money from the claims, fraudulent claims at the front door,” Su Cunningham said he and his those on the economy,” Cunningham incarcerated people receiving benefits. according to the DA’s Office. said. “We estimate that these actions, colleagues have introduced a said. “EDD has not instituted the along with other actions taken by package of reform bills to overhaul reforms it needs to institute.” ‘It appears that EDD did not have a way to EDD, prevented up to $50 billion in the system, but it will take time for Other state and local officials fraudulent payments.” those reforms to make it through the recently highlighted the scope of the cross-reference. They just paid anyone But California State Auditor Elaine legislative process. In the meantime, EDD fraud and the impact it’s having Howle said in a Jan. 28 report to Gov. Cunningham would like to see the on the system and those who depend Gavin Newsom and state legislators governor use his executive powers to on it. who really applied for benefits, whether that these actions came too late. implement reforms immediately. “There is no sugarcoating the “EDD did not take substantive “One common-sense example of reality,” Secretary Julie Su of the they were entitled to them or not.’ action to bolster its fraud detection that would be EDD should be cross- California Labor and Workforce —Santa Barbara County Senior Deputy District Attorney Brian Cota efforts for its UI [unemployment checking addresses to other public Development Agency said during a insurance] program until months into databases,” he said. 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• Competitive Federal Government salary and benefits, including ach year around this time, health care and retirement, malpractice coverage Nipomo resident Riana Banks and her daughter, • Modern facilities, electronic records E Kaelyn, gear up to sell as many • No insurance hassles Girl Scout Cookies as humanly COOKIE COURIER: Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, local Girl Scouts like 7-year-old possible. At just 7 years old, Kaelyn won’t be able to sell cookies in person. Instead, they’re leaning on online sales. Kaelyn is already an established go-getter, and with two years of sales experience under her sash, she knows Scouting for sweets? it’s her personal interactions with potential If you don’t already have a local Girl Scout Cookie source, We encourage you to consider a career in corrections within our bureau family. You customers that really sell cookies. you can order your favorite seasonal sweet treats from can learn more about us and the Federal Bureau of prisons at our website: “My daughter usually really looks forward girlscoutcookies.org. Simply enter your ZIP code to find a http://www.bop.gov/ and/or on the official job site at www.usajobs.gov. to pounding the pavement and going out and seller near you. knocking on doors,” Riana told the Sun. Additional incentives include Retention and/or Recruitment Bonus up to 25% above the minimum rate, annual leave credit and student loan repayment program That, however, won’t be possible this season. a new digitized way of entrepreneurship,” may be offered to eligible candidates. In all its cruelty, the coronavirus pandemic has Nielsen wrote in a statement to the Sun. “We taken yet another beloved tradition from us: are focused on the digital and contactless world For more information, please call (805) 737-5069 Girl Scout Cookie season. with enhanced Smart Cookies features and [email protected] Recent months-long surges in cases of contactless marketing and sales opportunities COVID-19 put much of California in the to enable our girls to gain skills by learning purple tier, and Riana, who also serves as a Girl how to build a digital business. Girls are able Scouts troop leader and cookie chair in the to adapt to this new business model the entire SPECIAL PUBLICATION Five Cities area, said local troops won’t be able world is shifting to.” to use their usual in-person sales tactics this Last year, Nielsen said roughly $1.7 million season. So there won’t be any sales booths set worth of cookie sales went to local troops on up outside your favorite grocery store or local the Central Coast, which includes Santa Cruz, bank, Riana said, and there won’t be any Girl Monterey, San Benito, SLO, Santa Barbara, and Scouts knocking at your door. Ventura counties. All proceeds stay local, and But have no fear, for our intrepid Girl Scouts allow scouts to take trips, explore the outdoors of California’s Central Coast aren’t going down at camp, and fund community service projects. without a fight. Like essentially everyone else in “When you buy Girl Scout cookies,” Nielsen the world, the Girl Scouts are going virtual. said, “you’re helping to power new, unique, and OUTDOORS Most individual scouts already have their amazing experiences for girls.” own cookie websites through Smart Cookies, an online platform where scouts can track their Explore the great outdoors! sales progress and friends and family from out Highlights of town can purchase cookies and have them • The city of Lompoc is gearing up to draft delivered from afar. Riana said local girl scouts its 2021-23 city budget and wants to hear are leaning hard on their Smart Cookies sites from community members about their goals for sales this season. and priorities. Lompoc invites residents to To draw attention to their individual sites, take a survey available on the city’s website at Riana said scouts like Kaelyn are making cityoflompoc.com, which will remain open PUBLICATION DATE: videos, posting on social media, and passing until Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. “Survey-takers are asked out flyers that contain QR codes linking to provide feedback on goals and priorities for FEBRUARY 18 potential customers to their sites. Recipients of the city established by Lompoc City Council the flyers can take a photo of the QR code on for the fiscal years 2019-2021 budget cycle, and their phones, and they’ll be linked to a local provide input on how the City Council should scout’s Smart Cookies site. There, customers proceed with setting goals and priorities for the can order all the cookies they desire and 2021-2023 budget cycle,” according to the city. have them shipped directly from a bakery or • The Santa Maria Public Library has another delivered contact-free by a scout. That way, fun craft pack for local kids who are looking cookie orders can contribute both to the overall for something to create. The packs include the fundraising effort and local scouts, who receive materials needed to re-create animals from prizes when they hit certain sales milestones. Michael Hall’s book, My Heart is Like a Zoo. “That’s pretty much all we can do as of right Registration began Jan. 30 at cityofsantamaria. Check in to the beauty that surrounds you and explore the now,” Riana said, “unless things improve and org/library, and packs can be picked up during change throughout the season.” the library’s sidewalk service hours through creeks and valleys of the Central Coast with us in our fi rst Kathryn Nielsen, director of marketing for Feb. 6. Registration includes a link to the ever OUTDOORS special publication! the Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast, library’s weekly live story time session on Feb. said that although this year looks different 10, during which library staff will read the book for the Girl Scouts, it’s also an opportunity that inspired the craft pack. m to teach girls real-world tech and digital NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY marketing skills. Malea Martin wrote this week’s Spotlight. 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Now is your chance! Make this an Online Poll Deny proposed opportunity to reach across the aisle and work We want to know what together. Finally, put partisan politics aside, WRITE NOW! you think about every- Is the state being forthcoming Orcutt dispensaries thing. Send your 250-word letter to Sun Letters, 2450 It would be a mistake if either of the proposed stop worrying about getting elected, and think about all the people who live in your district. Skyway Drive, suite A, Santa Maria, CA 93455. You can enough with vaccine information? cannabis dispensaries on 3550 or 3596 Orcutt also fax it (1-805-347-9889) or e-mail it (letters@ Speak against bills that don’t serve the American 56% No. They need to be transparent about Road were approved. These two locations are santamariasun.com). All letters must include a name, 12 people, like the stimulus bill, and make your why each county gets the amount it does. almost the midpoint between and very close address, and phone number for verification purposes; constituents know you did so. Speak up against may be edited for space or clarity; and will be posted 22% It’s not really in their hands; the federal to Joe Nightingale Elementary School and Lakeview Junior High. big tech that is censoring us on the internet. Do to santamariasun.com. government is the one making state Though the addresses of these two proposed things to unite us, not divide us. allocations. dispensaries may be a few dozen feet more Keri McMillan Nipomo and sober. Having formerly fought in and out 17% I have no idea—I don’t keep up with the than the 600-foot buffer from schools and of prison, he studied mediation and worked as a state’s announcements! child-serving institutions required by county Continue healing the world restorative justice coordinator and facilitator at 5% Yes. The weekly Facebook press ordinance, location of a dispensary on either site the Conflict Solutions Center. would violate the spirit of the ordinance. That conferences make information with love, understanding Leonard lost his father through a divorce not just one, but two schools would be impacted Leonard Flippen was taken recently by valley when he was 11 years old. In searching for a accessible and clear. would make the proposed sites even more fever, but he has not been taken from us at 18 Votes father figure, he went down many dead ends detrimental to the community. all. He lives in each person whom he blessed until he found the father in himself. He became Vote online at www.santamariasun.com. Approximately 750 children attend with his strength and wisdom and healing a father figure for those who needed him. Joe Nightingale Elementary School, and powers. Leonard was a healer, and he facilitated Leonard was strong, and he was vulnerable. approximately 500 students attend Lakeview hundreds of healing circles. He knew that all He was smart, and he was compassionate. Northern Santa Barbara County’s Junior High. This is approximately 1,250 have been hurt in life. He helped each to feel Though big and tall, his ego did not lead him. News & Entertainment Weekly students from kindergarten through eighth that hurt, and to move on. What led him was his desire to help those who 2540 Skyway Drive, suite A grade who would be within hundreds of feet of a Santa Maria, CA 93455 In 2015, I directed Leonard in a Poetic had lost their way and needed someone to cannabis dispensary. This is about one-quarter Justice Project show called Inside /// Out. It was believe in their ability to find their own way EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING | 805-347-1968 FAX | 805-347-9889 of all the children who attend school in the E-MAIL | [email protected] WEB | www.santamariasun.com about a man’s experiences in prison, and his back. Orcutt Union School District. life when he got out. Leonard played the central Leonard felt most at home in a circle, where FOUNDER | Steve Moss 1948-2005 In addition, the proposed dispensary role. He needed no research because he had each person was appreciated for the unique EDITORIAL locations are adjacent to Spencer’s Fresh Market, lived the part. individual they were. He created a safe space EDITOR | Camillia Lanham which is a popular destination before and after At the end of each performance, Leonard where even a beginner could share. He would ASSOCIATE EDITOR | Andrea Rooks school for elementary and junior high students. STAFF WRITERS | Malea Martin, Karen Garcia, Kasey Bubnash would say, “You may have entered tonight ask each to say, “If you really knew me, you ARTS EDITOR | Caleb Wiseblood Also in the immediate vicinity is KleinDance thinking life is a matter of us and them. Now would know that ... ,” and each person would STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER | Jayson Mellom Arts, which serves many children. ART DIRECTOR | Alex Zuniga you see that there is only us.” say what was important about them. EDITORIAL DESIGNERS | Leni Litonjua, Taylor Saugstad Neither 3550 nor 3596 Orcutt Road would Every group Leonard brought together was What was important about Leonard was CONTRI BUTORS | Glen Starkey, Ross Mayfield, Anna Starkey be an appropriate location for a cannabis a healing circle. Whether it was the cast of a that he listened deeply to each person and was ADVERTISING dispensary. These proposed sites should be Poetic Justice Project play, A Vision for Men always honest and kind to them in response. In SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | Kimberly Rosa turned down. group of prisoners mentoring a man newly serving others he became the good man he was ACCOUN T EXECUTIVES | Katy Gray, Jennifer Herbaugh, Lanny Ebenstein, Ph.D. Lee Ann Vermeulen, Danny Vasquez, Drew Gilmore released, or a multicultural community group. destined to be. MARKETING & SALES COORDINATOR | Hannah Pugh Santa Barbara Leonard knew that a circle of people, listening In death, he asks us to be honest with PRODUCTION to each person with an open heart, was the ourselves and others, and to continue healing ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER | Eva Lipson medicine all sought. the world with love and understanding. He asks GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | Eva Lipson, Ellen Fukumoto, Dear Congressman Carbajal, Sapphire Williams, Ikey Ipekjian Leonard Flippen faced his demons head on, us to be the mentors others need to find their now is your chance and he helped others do the same. He managed true selves. Leonard trusts that we are strong BUSINESS a halfway house for former convicts looking Cindy Rucker The American people, your constituents, are enough and wise enough to do that. CIRCULATION DIRECTOR | Jim Parsons suffering. We have all sat back and watched as for a way to reengage in society. Having done Gale McNeeley CIRCULATION | Michael Ferrell, Margo Baldives, Simon Lopez heavy drugs, he helped other men to get clean PUBLISHERS | Bob Rucker, Alex Zuniga all of you have made a mockery of this great Santa Maria EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS | Patricia Horton, Marissa Galvan-Cota country. As a nation, we waited months for SUBMITTING LETTERS you and your colleagues to pass legislation that WRITE | Mail your letter to Sun Letters, 2540 Skyway Drive, Suite A, was supposed to help the America that all of Santa Maria, CA 93455. Include your name, address, and phone number. 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12 • Sun • February 4 - February 11, 2021 • www.santamariasun.com OPINION Federal Bureau of Prisons On top of it! FCC Lompoc, Lompoc Ca id you guys hear the good news? Blue Shield of California, a health insurance Dcompany, is going to handle COVID-19 vaccine distributions in NOW HIRING the state moving forward. What about Kaiser 13 Permanente or Anthem Blue Cross customers? Correctional Officer Positions Will they get access to the vaccines? Our staff are valued. Well, I’m covered by Hard work and dedication are Blue Shield, so that’s rewarded with great benefits. good news for me. All you Kaiser and Anthem -Competitive Pay customers are suckers! Instead of centralizing -Fair Compensation vaccine distribution through our crappy public -Performance-Based Awards health system, which governments in developed -Promotion Opportunities countries across the world have managed to figure out, the great state of California is -Health Insurance centralizing the distribution of a vital vaccine through a for-profit insurance company. -Dental & Vision Insurance I’m not going to dwell on it because I spent far too many words on crappy health care last -Life Insurance week, but sheesh! We can’t figure this out in what some would call the most progressive state in the -Annual Leave Starting Salary $49,670 to $56,536 United States? We’re screwed. -Sick Leave Meanwhile, Santa Barbara County (and others across the nation) were assured adequate -Paid Holidays Do your career justice doses of the COVID-19 vaccine would be on hand. -Uniform Allowance Come and work for a one of the most unique U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) agencies in the United States Department of -Law Enforcement Retirement put it rather nicely when he said the Trump Justice where each employee's day-to-day administration “made some statements” about -TSP with up to 5% matching vaccine availability that weren’t accurate. Oh, you performance makes a difference. Our family mean his administration lied to the American -Geographic mobility people? Gasp! and career-oriented agency promotes integrity, So, rather than saving 50 percent of the initial opportunities vaccine doses it received to give out second shots diversity, and professional development. to people, the county distributed more than half -10% Recruiting incentive to try and get more people inoculated. Oops. offered to eligible candidates “The second doses are now becoming due for a larger and larger number of persons, and with a relatively low supply of vaccine, at some point At the Federal Bureau of Prisons, being a Correctional Officer goes beyond the uniform more vaccine is needed to complete the series, and and a set of keys. You're building a rewarding career that goes beyond benefits, to help also to begin new vaccinations for new people,” those inside prepare for and succeed at a new life on the outside. county Public Health Director Dr. Van Do- Reynoso said during a recent vaccine town hall. For additional information, please call So where does that leave us? Well. Those front- line health care workers who were first in line for (805) 737-5069 vaccinations might have to wait an extra three to or email four weeks for the vaccine surge before they can get full immunity (99 percent) to COVID-19. [email protected] Man. We’re, like, on top of things! Look at our Employment Development Department (EDD), which is in charge of granting WWW.USAJOBS.GOV WWW.BOP.GOV unemployment benefits to all of the people who lost EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER their jobs due to the pandemic. The department managed to become the victim of fraudulent claims—at least $10.4 billion worth, with more being investigated—while leaving thousands of Californians waiting months to receive approval of much-needed benefits. On top of it! Follow us on The Santa Barbara County District Instagram! Sweet Attorney’s Office is investigating at least 150 inmates in the local jail system who received roughly $1.2 million in benefits. And the office @SantaMariaSun is waiting on paperwork from—you guessed Valentine it—the EDD! Another sorely underfunded government agency that was unprepared to serve everyone in the state. Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham Say it with flowers (R-San Luis Obispo), who was all too happy to criticize Gov. Gavin Newsom for abusing his executive privileges when it comes to COVID-19 public health orders, is champing at the bit for the governor to use that same executive power to implement reforms at the EDD. m (805) 922-0578 The Canary also likes to have cake and eat it too. #SantaMariaSun 2255 S. Broadway, Santa Maria Send comments to [email protected]. www.fl owercarriage.net

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NIGHT MAKES RIGHT The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang presents a Zoom panel, Nocturnes and Envisioning the Night Sky, featuring artist Nathan Huff and local gallery owner Nathan Vonk, on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. This virtual program will cover topics regarding the history of nocturne painting. A donation of $5 is encouraged to join. Call (805) 688-1082 or visit wildlingmuseum.org to find out more. —Caleb Wiseblood

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WILDLING MUSEUM OF ART AND NATURE/ARTWORK BY NATHAN HUFF PCPA: ACTORS TALKBACK Streams live on PCPA’s The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa THE INTERMISSION SHOW This brisk 8- to Instagram every Thursday and spotlights a different Maria, 805-922-8313, pcpa.org. 10-minute show is set up like a socially distanced talk ARTS thespian guest each week. Hosted by Erik Stein. show with SLO Rep’s Managing Artistic Director Kevin SAN LUIS OBISPO SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. Free. pcpa.org. PCPA: The Pacific Harris at the helm, clad in a tacky suit and tie with a faux Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, ART CENTRAL’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY Enjoy three alcoholic drink nearby. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, THE ART OF FACE MASKS: VIRTUAL EXHIBIT 805-922-8313. weeks of special sales, live demos, giveaways, and 3 p.m. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro This group show reunites several artists from the PCPA READS AT HOME A literacy project that uses more. Follow Art Central on social media for updates. St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440, slorep.org/. museum’s 2019 exhibit, The Art of Dress, including our students’ learning to serve children and parents who Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Feb. 27 Free. Georganne Alex, Carole Coduti, Gwen Samuels, and PANEL DISCUSSION: GREASE, WATER, AND are learning at home. Co-hosted by Allan Hancock College 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.wordpress.com. Art Central, Join SLOMA for a lively panel discussion with others. ongoing Free. artoffacemasks.com. Elverhoj STONE and the Santa Maria-Bonita School District to bring a love 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. printmakers Steve Andrews, Conrad Schwable, and Jeff Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, of stories and language to people right in their homes. Sipple to discuss his Gray Wing exhibition, “Grease, Solvang, 805-686-1211. CALL FOR ARTISTS: ART CENTRAL’S VIRTUAL ongoing PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. GALLERY Most Fridays, Art Central publishes a Water, and Stone: An Ocean Works Retrospective.” The A MIGHTY OAK: PERMANENT EXHIBIT ONLINE College, Santa Maria, 805-922-8313, pcpa.org. “Virtual Gallery” and is looking for more artwork to exhibition features lithographs created by Ocean Works Depicts the habitat around a Valley oak–one of the TECH TALKS: LIVE ON INSTAGRAM Every Tuesday include. Please email us your artwork so we can Press between 1979 and 1983. Through Feb. 28, noon largest and old trees found in our area. View the artwork sit down with one of our technical staff and learn about continue to encourage, support, and inspire the local Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/panel-discussion- online. ongoing Free. Wildling Museum of Art and the ins and outs of their craft. Get the exclusive with our art community. Attach your image, name, title, medium, ocean-works/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, host Erik Stein. Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. PCPA: The Pacific size and any inspiring words you would like to share. wildlingmuseum.org. ROSEY ‘N’ BARB: STILL AT IT AFTER ALL THESE Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through May 28 Free. 805-747- YEARS Barbara and Robert “Rosey” Rosenthal, award- NEW PERSPECTIVES A collection of paintings by the 805-922-8313, pcpa.org. 4200. artcentralslo.wordpress.com/blog/. Online, See winning printmakers, have been art partners since gallery’s newest artists. Through March 1 Gallery Los TEEN ANIME CLUB PACK: SANTA MARIA website, San Luis Obispo. 1980. For this unique show, Barbara is showing her rich, Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-7517, PUBLIC LIBRARY Pick up an Anime Club Pack CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS: VIRTUAL landscape paintings and Rosey his colorful, gouache gallerylosolivos.com. from the Santa Maria Public Library which will EXHIBIT WITH PLEIN AIR PAINTERS A call for paintings. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through SB COUNTY AND BEYOND Photographic landscapes include something bookish, crafty, and of course, artists. Contact the Gallery Director for questions March 29 Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralartsupply.com. by George Rose. View online. ongoing Free. Wildling something yummy. When you register for your Anime ([email protected]). Through Feb. 28 Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, Program Pack, you will also be invited to an Anime Free; entry fees vary. 805-434-7060. Online, See website. SHARE YOUR LOVE: MUSICAL VALENTINES 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org. Club Zoom meeting. Feb. 13 Free. 805-925-0994. CAMBRIA FILM FESTIVAL A fully virtual festival WITH THE CLARK CENTER Available now through engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. SOLVANG SCHOOL: INSPIRED BY NATURE View the featuring independent feature films and shorts from Feb. 11 (personalized by Feb. 8). Support the Clark McClelland St., Santa Maria. exhibit online. Features photography by 29 Solvang School around the world, all with a focus on romance and the Center and send a unique Valentine message to your Yearbook and Media students. The students, grades 7 – 8, WINE AND DESIGN VIRTUAL CLASSES Check complexities of love. Full details on website. Feb. 4, Feb. loved ones. Performed and recorded from the Clark were inspired by philosopher Henry David Thoreau’s quote: Wine and Design’s Orcutt website for the complete list 5 and Feb. 6 Varies. 805-927-8190. cambriafilmfestival. Center stage. All proceeds benefit the Center.Feb. “All good things are wild and free.” ongoing Free. Wildling of virtual classes online, for various ages. Also offering com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. 8-noon $30-$110. 805-574-1423. charityauction.bid/ Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, kids camps for summer. ongoing Varies. wineanddesign. COLLEEN GNOS: OPEN STUDIOS ARTIST Call or ShareYourLoveWithTheClark. Online, See website, San 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org. com/orcutt. Wine and Design, 3420 Orcutt Road, suite email for private tours of Gnos Art Studio. ongoing 805- Luis Obispo. 105, Orcutt. 441-8277. gnosart.com/store. Private home, Private SLO CAMERA CLUB Online Zoom meetings and SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM Sara Curran Ice, address, TBA. competitions. Everyone is welcome. Visit site for FEBRUARY ART PICK-UP PACKS: SANTA PCPA’s Technical Theatre Program Coordinator/ EVERETT: PAINTING IN PROGRESS Private tours of meeting links. Second Thursday of every month Free to MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY Register through Designer, is conducting Workshops via Zoom Everett’s studio. Masks and appointments required. Email guest. slocameraclub.org/home.shtml. SLO Guild Hall, the Santa Maria Public Library to pick up an for local high school drama students. Check [email protected] for more info. Second Saturday of 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-0639. site or call for more info. ongoing PCPA: art pack to create your own masterpiece every month Private home, Private address, TBA. SLOPE PAINTS THE SERENE MAGIC OF SANTA at home. Art packs include projects that RITA RANCH: A VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT SLOPE help students learn basic principles of art. painters calebrate with The Land Conservancy of SLO These packs are geared towards ages 6 New Times and the Sun now share their their acquisition of the incredible Santa Rita Ranch, a through 12. Supplies are limited. Feb. 9, community listings for a complete Central INDEX 1715-acre jewel at the top of Highway 46 West between Feb. 10, Feb. 11, Feb. 12 and Feb. 13 Coast calendar running from SLO County through the Pacific Ocean and Templeton. The Land Conservancy Free. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Arts ...... [14] will receive a portion of art sale proceeds. Through Feb. Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805- northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account 28, 6-midnight Free. 805-544-9096. slope-painters.com. 925-0994. Culture & Lifestyle ...... [15] Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. Call or go online at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ MUSIC LESSONS AT COELHO VIRTUAL ART AFTER DARK Tune into Facebook to for the Academy’s current offerings. The Academy newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue see what local artists are up to. First Friday of every offers private lessons by the hour or half hour for date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing Food & Drink ...... [16] month Free. facebook.com/artsobispo. Downtown SLO, all age groups and ability. ongoing 805-925-0464. and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. coelhomusic.com. Coelho Academy of Music, 325 E. directly at [email protected]. Music ...... [17] Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria. ARTS continued page 15

14 • Sun • February 4 - February 11, 2021 • www.santamariasun.com ARTS from page 14 Looking for something different and fun to do Valentine’s weekend? Work on the project as a couple or create VIRTUAL ART GALLERY Every Friday, we publish our a mosaic masterpiece as a gift. Feb. 13, 10-11 a.m. Virtual Art Gallery to our blog and newsletter. Featuring Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center artworks from customers and the community. Fridays, 9 Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.wordpress. com/category/gallery-exhibits/virtual-gallery/. Art Central, RESIN ART TAKE-HOME WORKSHOP Create 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. your very own resin scene in the comfort of your home with a Creative Me Time kit, guided by a how-to video. Visit ARTS VIRTUAL OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR Kit includes a white frame and all of the necessary Obispo’s Facebook page to view works from several local components to create your scene. Preregistration artists and artisans. Free. facebook.com/artsobispo. required. Feb. 13, 11 a.m.-noon $65. 805-286-5993. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., VIRTUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION This year, the Morro Bay. Cuesta College Harold J Miossi Student Exhibition went online. View student work, including the Salon des Refuses, on the website. Mondays-Sundays hjmgallery2020studentshow.org/. Harold J. Miossi CULTURE & Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-546-3202. 15 LIFESTYLE NORTH SLO COUNTY LOMPOC/VANDENBERG ATELIER 708 FACEBOOK DISCUSSION SERIES Hosts and artists Kim Snyder, Janice Pluma, and David GOOD MORNING LOMPOC The show is hosted by Butz have been colleagues for the last 8 years. View the Lompoc locals Michelle and Jeremy Ball, who aim to keep show on the gallery’s Facebook page. Second Saturday the community connected while staying home at the same of every month, 10-11 a.m. through Feb. 13 Atelier 708, time. Episodes are also available to watch on YouTube after 708 Paso Robles St., D, Paso Robles. they’re streamed live. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:30 DAVID SETTINO SCOTT: FEATURED ARTIST a.m. Facebook, Online, Inquire for Facebook address. PRO-BUSINESS. Offering personal appointments and tours of Scott’s studio in San Miguel. Through March 1 805-286-4430. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Park Street Gallery, 1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, 30 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN SANTA MARIA/ parkstreetgallery.com. ORCUTT Community Partners in Caring is seeking PRO-ENVIRONMENT. RESIN HEART ART Create beautiful resin heart art volunteers to help support dependent older adults and from a kit and how-to video provided by Creative Me seniors. ongoing partnersincaring.org. Santa Maria, Time. Order kit, pick-up curbside, then create in the Citywide, Santa Maria. PRO-SANTA YNEZ VALLEY. comfort of your home. Preregistration required. Feb. CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH 8, 6-7 p.m. $55. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. YOUTH STEAM PACKS: SANTA MARIA PUBLIC Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles. LIBRARY Celebrate Black History Month with STEAM SLOPE PAINTS TO PRESERVE Please stop by to see packs to learn about important figures in STEAM. The Coalition for Responsible Cannabis this exhibit of stunning originals and prints by San Luis Activities will help kids learn about George Washington Outdoor Painters for the Environment (SLOPE), featuring Carver, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Dr. Mae Jemison and is working hard to protect air quality some of our region’s top landscape artists, who use their their contributions to STEAM. Packs will include supplies, art to raise awareness, funding, and education for the information, and a book list. Registration required. Feb. and local businesses from the Central Coast’s treasured open spaces. Wednesdays- 13 and Feb. 14 Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons. Sundays, 12-8:45 p.m. through Feb. 28 Free. 805-238- org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., unregulated cannabis industry. 9800. slope-painters.com/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Santa Maria. Pine St., Paso Robles. HUMAN BEING SUPPORT AND INSPIRATION We aren’t anti-ANYTHING. STUDIOS ON THE PARK: ONLINE CLASSES AND ONLINE GROUP An online group to listen and get WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of virtual classes support from others from the comfort of your own home. and workshops online. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $40 monthly subscription. 805- the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800. 598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Inspiration, 947 E Orange St., Santa Maria. We’re pro-YOU, NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY LEGO PACK PROGRAM: SANTA MARIA PUBLIC CALL FOR ARTISTS: FLOWER POWER This LIBRARY SMPL is offering a take-home Lego program exhibition will embrace the diversity of florals through two- for children aged 6 to 17. Registration required. our friends, neighbors and dimensional and three-dimensional interpretations. Artists Feb. 4, Feb. 5 and Feb. 6 Free. 805-925-0994. are invited to submit up to three 2-D (wall-hung) artworks engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. in all media and 3-D: vases (up to three) and one Ikebana McClelland St., Santa Maria. local business owners. arrangement. Open to MBAA members and non-members. Through Feb. 9 Entry fees vary; see entry forms. 805-772- CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 16 2504. artcentermorrobay. PHOTO COURTESY OF GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE/COURTESY IMAGE BY DEBBIE GEDAYLOO org/index.php/upcoming- www.sbcountycoalition.com exhibits/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE: BIG DREAMS, LITTLE WORKS Features small paintings and drawings, no bigger than 8 inches square, in all media (showcased in the Upper Gallery). Featured Artists: Tyler Priest, Carole McDonald, Stevie Chun, Suzanne Leon, and Lisa Kanofsky. Mondays, Tuesdays, eat Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Feb. 27 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. up. MAKE A SUCCULENT WREATH Learn how easy it is to create with succulents with this at home kit and video. Choose from two sizes of round wreaths, a heart wreath or a square wreath. Care instructions are provided so your succulent projects thrive for a very GRATEFUL THREAD long time. , 10-11 Feb. 14 Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay presents its February a.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art group exhibition, Crossing Threads: Paper and Fiber, through Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Saturday, Feb. 27. This showcase features a variety of locally For the latest St., Morro Bay. produced fiber and paper artworks from featured artists Debbie MOSAICS FOR Gedayloo, Hope Meyers, Ardella Swanberg, and Gay McNeal. 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www.santamariasun.com • February 4 - February 11, 2021 • Sun • 15 IMAGE COURTESY OF SLOPE/COURTESY IMAGE BY LAUREL SHERRIE CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 15 express their wisdom, their stories. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. through March 4 $108 for series. 707-266-8945. MY HEART IS LIKE A ZOO PACK: SANTA MARIA athasomatics.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. PUBLIC LIBRARY Register to pick up a craft pack to design animals from Michael Hall’s ‘My Heart is Like a UNVEILING OUR BODY’S WISDOM: MOVEMENT Zoo’. Registrants will be invited to join our weekly story WORKSHOP Join us for this 8-week series where we time live (virtual) for a reading of the book on Feb. 3. explore art, writing, breath, and movement to dive deep Registration begins Jan. 30. Feb. 4, Feb. 5 and Feb. 6 into ourselves, connecting to our creativity and creating Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria the language and the space for our bodies to express Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. their wisdom and stories. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. through March 4 $108 for series. 707-266-8945. athasomatics. SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY: MOVIE TALK org/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. DISCUSSION GROUP A video conference movie discussion group; meets on the second Thursday of VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE JACK HOUSE Public virtual each month. For more information email sstarnaud@ tours via Zoom of the famous Jack House of San Luis cityofsantamaria.org or call 805-925-0994. Second Obispo. Access to the house is extremely limited and Thursday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. this is your best opportunity to get the inside view. cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/ Thursdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested. 805-543-0638. library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., historycenterslo.org/jack-tour.html. Zoom, Online, 16 Inquire for Zoom ID. Santa Maria, 805-925-0994. STORY TIME LIVE FOR FAMILIES: VIRTUAL ZUMBA IN THE MONDAY CLUB GARDEN A class EVENT FROM SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY for anyone who loves to dance. Takes place outside of Join us for a live story time for families; bilingual on The Monday Club. Masks/social distancing required. To alternating weeks. Includes songs, finger plays, and reserve a spot, text or call Christiana, at 805-305-5609. a few stories. Tune in for a fun story time the whole 20 percent of proceeds will be donated to The Monday family will enjoy. Registration is required for a Zoom Clubhouse Conservancy. Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. through link. Wednesdays, 4-4:30 p.m. through Feb. 24 Free. Feb. 24 $10. 805-305-5609. themondayclubslo.org/ 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public CLASSES. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Luis Obispo. VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT KITS FOR ADULTS: FEB. 4 – FEB. 11 NORTH SLO COUNTY ORCUTT LIBRARY The Orcutt Library will have a limited 2021 number of Craft Kits for adults. Each kit includes supplies PASO, HERE WE COME Redwings Horse Sanctuary to make two duct tape rose writing pens. Feb. 4, Feb. 5 is making their permanent home on Union Road in and Feb. 6 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/city- Paso Robles. Donate to its $1 million fundraising government/departments/library. Orcutt Library, 175 S. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? campaign. Redwings offers public tours, volunteering Broadway, Orcutt. The San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment (SLOPE) holds its virtual exhibition, with the horses, and a foster to adopt program. ongoing VALENTINE’S DAY GRAB-AND-GO BOOK BAGS SLOPE Paints the Serene Magic of Santa Rita Ranch, through Sunday, Feb. 28. This group Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Union Road, Paso Robles, WITH CRAFT KIT FOR ADULTS: SANTA MARIA show features plein air paintings by SLOPE members Laurel Sherrie, Rosanne Seitz, Bernie 831-386-0135, RedwingsHorseSanctuary.org. PUBLIC LIBRARY The Library will have a limited number Kurtz, Jim Tyler, and other participating artists. A portion of the art sale proceeds will benefit NORTH COAST SLO COUNTYSAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY’S NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY’S of Valentine’s Day themed grab bags for adults available the Land Conservancy of SLO. Call (805) 473-4640 or visit slope-painters.com to find out more. NEWS & ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY NEWS & ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY for pick up at the sidewalk service pick-up window. Feb. 4, UUCC/GOODWILL DONATIONS FUNDRAISER1010 MARSH ST., SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 2540 SKYWAY DR., SANTA MARIA, CA — C.W. (805) 347-1968 Feb. 5 and Feb. 6 cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/ Bring your Goodwill donations to the UUCC any Saturday (805) 546-8208 departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. morning, January through March. Items will be given to McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-925-0994. Goodwill and will earn money for the UUCC. “It’s a win- Nipomo, 805-929-5679. METABOLIC CONDITIONING We use primarily our S M T W T F S S M T W T F S win!” Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. through March 29 805- VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS OVER ZOOM Visit site or LEARN TO SURF: BEGINNER SURF LESSONS own body weight in this interval training class to run 395-4055. Unitarian Universalist Church, 786 Arlington, 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 call to learn about various virtual workshop offerings. Beginner surf lessons for you, your zoomers, and your through exercises and drills to raise the heart rate, Jan Feb Cambria. ongoing Varies. Unwind Studio, 130 N. Broadway, suite homeschoolers. All equipment provided with the $70 condition our muscles, and stay flexible. This advanced 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 B, Santa Maria, 805-748-2539, unwindsantamaria.com. charge. Every other Monday-Sunday, 8:45-11 a.m. class also incorporates hand weights and sand bags, if you have them. Mondays-Thursdays, 8:15-9:15 a.m. YOGA FOR MANKIND: ZOOM CLASSES Offering through April 30 $70. 805-489-8823. surfpismo.com. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 $72. 415-516-5214. ae.slcusd.org. Online, See website, a variety of virtual yoga and pilates classes over the Pismo Beach Pier, West end of Pomeroy, Pismo Beach. FOOD & DRINK 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 summer. Check site for class schedule. ongoing Starts San Luis Obispo. POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE VIRTUAL TOUR 24 at $10. yoga4mankind.org. Yoga for Mankind, 130 N PARENTING THE INFANT, BABY AND ME YOGA, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 31 Join a live docent via Zoom for an interactive virtual 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 Broadway, suite B, Orcutt. AND PREPARING FOR THE POSTPARTUM tour of the Point San Luis Lighthouse. Wednesdays, KALYRA: PURCHASES AND PICK-UPS Offering PERIOD (ONLINE) Meet other parents and form YOUTH ART PACKS: SANTA MARIA PUBLIC Saturdays, 2 p.m. $10. pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point varietals from all over the world. Tuesdays-Sundays, S12-5 M T W T F S S M T W T F S connections that last a lifetime in Parent Participation’s LIBRARY Register to pick up an art pack to create San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. p.m. 805-693-8864. kalyrawinery.com. Kalyra Winery, infant classes (ages 0 to 12 months). Learn from the 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 your own masterpiece at home. Art packs include 343 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. Mar Apr WEEKLY DROWNING RESCUE COURSES Facility comfort and safety of your own home. Expecting parents projects that help students learn basic principles of advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to welcome. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. through May STANDING SUN: PURCHASES AND DELIVERIES 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 art. These packs are geared towards ages 6 to 12. Visit site for Cellar Club details and more info. register over the phone. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 28 $10-$46. 805-549-1253. slcusd.org. Online, See Registration begins Feb. 6. Feb. 6, Feb. 7, Feb. 8, Feb. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-691-9413. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 6:30 p.m. Members $130; Non-members $160. 805-481- website, San Luis Obispo. Stop by our 9, Feb. 10, Feb. 11 and Feb. 12 Free. 805-925-0994. standingsunwines.com. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., 6399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. SLO COUNTY MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS: Unit D, Buellton, 805-691-9413. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The SLO County Medical 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 Reserve Corps is looking for volunteers to help with LOMPOC/VANDENBERG YOUTH LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION PACK: SAN LUIS OBISPO vaccine distribution and contact tracing. Apply online. SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY Register to pick up a FLYING GOAT CELLARS: APPOINTMENT AND S M T W T F S S M T W T F S ARE BOARDS BROKEN? DISCUSSION ON ongoing emergencyslo.org. SLO County, Countywide, office to pick Lunar New Year craft pack. Packs will include information, PICK-UPS This winery specializes in Pinot Noir and NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE MODELS Join this San Luis Obispo. 1 1 2 3 4 5 a book list, and most supplies needed to create two Lunar sparkling wine. Call or check site for pick-up andMay Jun study session and explore alternatives to the traditional New Year crafts at home. This program is for children SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB appointment info. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 112 a.m.- 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 non-profit board governance model. Optional reading ages 4 through 12. Registration required. Feb. 6, Feb. MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and leadership 4 p.m. 805-736-9032. flyinggoatcellars.com. Flying Goat materials will be provided prior to the session. Feb. 4, 8, Feb. 9, Feb. 10, Feb. 11, Feb. 12 and Feb. 13 Free. skills in a supportive and positive environment? During Cellars, 1520 Chestnut Court, Lompoc. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public 12:30-1:45 p.m. $7.50. spokesfornonprofits.org. Online, COVID, we are meeting virtually. Contact us to get up a FREE 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. See website, San Luis Obispo. a meeting link for info. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Free. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS 23 24 KIDS YOGA AT THE JACK HOUSE Bring the kids slonoontime.toastmastersclubs.org. Zoom, Online, 30 31 PRESQU’ILE WINERY: RESERVATIONS ONLY 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY outside for sunshine, yoga, and fun. Offered every Inquire for Zoom ID. Call or go online to make a reservation (reservations DANA ADOBE ORNAMENT FUNDRAISER A great Tues. and Thurs. afternoon by SLO Yoga Center at the UNVEILING OUR BODY’S WISDOM: MOVEMENT open to the public starting June 6). ongoing Presqu’ile S M T W T F S S M T W T F S gift idea and a way to support the DANA Adobe and Jack House and Gardens. Ages 3 to 10 are welcome. CLASS SERIES An 8-week series to explore with 2021 Calendar! Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, 805-937-8110, 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cultural Center. Each ornament is custom made by staff Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. through March 30 motion, color, words, and breath. Participants dive presquilewine.com. Jul Aug members. Visit site for more info. ongoing danaadobe. $5. 805-598-7100. sloyogacenter.com/schedule. The deep into themselves, connect to their inner power, and 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Jack House, 536 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. create the language and the space for their bodies to FOOD & DRINK continued page 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

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S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Nov 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dec 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 newtimesslo.com santamariasun.com PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHUCK GRAHAM Arts Briefs Lompoc POPS Orchestra Eyewitness uploads past performances Chuck Graham chronicles 18 online for free the Carrizo Plain National FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL COLLINS PHOTOGRAPHY Monument for its 20th anniversary BY GLEN STARKEY ost local residents have heard of the Carrizo Plain National Monument, an expansive Mgrassland in the southeastern part of SLO County, but not many have visited except to While the Lompoc POPS Orchestra remains unable to witness a super bloom, a springtime event that present live performances due to COVID-19 restrictions, its happens every few years when conditions are board of directors recently announced it will be posting past just right. Others might have made the trek to performance pieces to YouTube for fans and first-time listeners see Painted Rock and its 4,000-year-old Native HAVE CAMERA, WILL TRAVEL: Carpinteria resident Chuck Graham, to experience for free. The YouTube channel, listed as Official American pictographs. a freelance photographer and writer, recently released his collection Lompoc POPS Orchestra, was made possible by the board It’s pretty desolate, and most of the time it looks of photos and essays on the Carrizo Plain National Monument, which in cooperation with the orchestra’s conductor and artistic like an endless field of brown grass. celebrates its 20th anniversary as protected space this month. director, Brian Alhadeff. For Chuck Graham, however, Carrizo Plain As of now, the channel includes renditions of the Mamas is so much more. He’s spent 15 years visiting the and the Papas’ “California Dreamin’,” holiday staples like National Monument and recently released Carrizo inhabitants as I could, but “Frosty the Snowman,” and other popular tunes. Orchestra Plain: Where the Mountains Meet the Grasslands, a nature has its own way of officials also announced that they hope live concerts can book filled with photographs and essays about this doing things. I always go resume by the summer or fall of this year. Tickets previously special place. with the flow and capture purchased for canceled or postponed concerts during the “When I tell people about the Carrizo Plain whatever unfolds before 2019-20 season will be honored at future concerts for a full National Monument, they sometimes take me. The Carrizo works year upon resumption of performances, according to the my recommendation and make the drive out well like that. Seeing orchestra. Visit lompocpopsorchestra.org for more details. there only to return a little frustrated, perhaps its aural wonders only disappointed. I often hear: ‘I don’t see what the requires a few things: big deal is.’ But for me, as soon as I turn onto keeping my head up, my Local artists Holli Harmon and Soda Lake Road, time comes to a screeching binoculars and camera Nicole Strasburg bring public halt and simply stands still. It’s like stepping into at the ready, and staying early California—these are the Golden State’s last grateful to get dirty.” art installations to Solvang historic grasslands, an open wilderness that isn’t This is both a picture PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WILDLING MUSEUM/ART BY NICOLE STRASBURG far, yet feels worlds away. And I love it,” he wrote. book and a guidebook, Carrizo Plain stretches about 50 miles long and with important as much as 15 miles wide, and it’s the largest single information about the native grassland remaining in California. Called area’s features, camping THE LAST EXPANSE: Though Chuck Graham’s book is packed with stunning photos of super blooms tšɨłkukunɨtš by the native Chumash, it translates possibilities, and amenities and the area’s endangered species, it also depicts the quiet beauty and isolation of California’s as “place of the rabbits.” Painted Rock in the (or lack thereof!). What largest single native grassland remaining in the state, comprising more than 200,000 acres. Carrizo Plain Rock Art Discontiguous District was his goal for the book contains examples of Chumash and Yokut rock art when he started the created around 2000 B.C.E. The area also offers project? spectacular views of the San Andreas Fault. “When I started the book, I was just thinking During an email interview, Graham, who also photo book, but my book designer, Terri Wright, guides kayak trips around the Channel Islands, saw more than that,” he said. “She suggested admitted, “I enjoy the drab. I enjoy the stark breaking it up into three sections, writing some The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang recently landscapes, the shadows creeping across the plain. essays to break up the photography.” unveiled two new art installations, both of which can be viewed It’s still very beautiful.” The three sections are “Flora and Fauna,” from the sidewalk outside of the museum. Local artist Holli He discovered Carrizo about five years after chronicling the area’s wildlife; “The Sweeping Harmon’s work is on display in the Tower Gallery installation, President Bill Clinton declared it a National Plain,” featuring stirring views of the landscape; The Nature of Clouds, while a separate window installation, Monument in 2001: “I saw some photos of it in a and “Reflections,” with eye-popping photos of the Wintering: A Fox Tale, was created by artist Nicole Strasburg. magazine. They were just beautiful, and I knew area’s mesmerizing color and light show. The Nature of Clouds consists of chandelier crystals immediately I needed to be there.” Graham visits Carrizo during all seasons and all and plants suspended in the air at varying heights, under a He spent the next decade and a half returning, times of year. How does it feel to a regular like him ceiling designed to resemble a cloudy sky. The installation was again and again, to hike and explore, camp and when a super bloom draws crowds? Does he think partially inspired by Richard Hamblyn’s book, The Invention of relax, and immerse himself in nature. tourists are respectful? WHERE THE MOUNTAINS MEET THE GRASSLANDS: Chuck Clouds, Harmon said in a statement from the Wildling Museum. “I keep going back for the solitude, the wide “Even during a super bloom, you can still get Graham’s new book features a forward by Neil Havlik, president of “This current installation is my newest interpretation of the open space, the colors, the wildlife,” he said. “You away from the crowd,” he noted. “Unfortunately, the Carrizo Plain Conservancy. President Bill Clinton created the transpiration of water from earth, to plants, to sky,” Harmon National Monument on Jan. 17, 2001. said in the statement. never know what you might see.” there are those that still can’t find the trash can or The window installation, Wintering: A Fox Tale, showcases Indeed, his book contains gorgeous photos trample through the flowers, but I think generally it’s a respect thing,” Graham explained. “They a series of paper-cut fox silhouettes designed by Strasburg of migrating long-billed curlews, black-tailed people are respectful.” to “bring joy and wonder to passersby during the museum’s jackrabbits and their comically long ears, adorable Looking through Graham’s camera lens, you have some of the most elaborate rock art in North extended closure.” The silhouettes are illuminated at night, kit foxes, loggerhead shrikes, tule elk, pronghorn see the area as he does—a beautiful cathedral to America. I’m hoping it stays that way.” transforming the windows into a dramatic winter landscape antelope, and many more, but he writes in his nature’s glory. The book will make you long to Graham is a freelance writer and photographer once lit. book: visit the place as Graham does, just himself, his whose work has appeared in Backpacker, Men’s “We wanted to create something exciting for the windows “Not all Carrizo’s species are represented backpack and tent, and his camera, binoculars, Journal, National Geographic for Kids, BBC Wildlife that would let everyone know we were only hibernating, not here. My intention was to include as many wild and notebook. What he remembers most are his magazine, The Surfer’s Journal, the L.A. Times, closed forever,” Strasburg said in the statement. “With my love encounters with Carrizo’s permanent residents. Outdoor California, American Forests, and Natural for animals and the fox being the Wildling Museum’s mascot, it “Really, it’s the moments with wildlife, the History. seemed fitting to do something with a fox theme.” Meet the grasslands curious kit foxes or bugling tule elk. Those are the Locally, you can pick up a copy at the Wildling Call (805) 688-1082 or visit wildlingmuseum.org to find out Get yourself a copy of photographer Chuck Graham’s new experiences I want out there,” he said. Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang. The book more about the Wildling Museum’s public art installations. The book, Carrizo Plain: Where the Mountains Meet the Grasslands, One feature of the area is glaringly missing. is as special as the place it depicts. m directly from the author on his website, chuckgrahamphoto. museum is located at 1511 Mission Drive, unit B, Solvang. m Aside from a couple of long shots of the sandstone com, or via direct message on Instagram @chuckgrahamphoto. Contact New Times Senior Staff Writer Glen Locally, the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang, rock formations of Painted Rock, there are no Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood. Send 1511-B Mission Drive, has copies available. photos of the pictographs within. Starkey, from the Sun’s sister paper, at gstarkey@ information to [email protected]. “In regards to rock art and Native Americans, newtimesslo.com.

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SUN SCREEN PHOTO COURTESY OF ARRAY FILMWORKS “The Mongoose” (Vijay Maurya), who never lets his servants forget their place. Society has trained THE WHITE TIGER Balram to be a subservient, and we watch as he What’s it rated? R Caste away discovers this corrupt system is designed to keep What’s it worth, Anna? Full price dapted from Aravind Adiga’s 2008 novel and him down. He equates his situation to chickens What’s it worth, Glen? Full price written for the screen and directed by Ramin held in cages to be slaughtered. They know they’re Where’s it showing? Netflix Bahrani (Man Push Cart, Fahrenheit 451), next, but they do nothing to escape, resigned to A good job, a good job success. 19 The White Tiger follows low-caste Indian striver their fate. Eventually, he realizes how little he Instead, he had to unlearn Balram Halwai (Adarsh Gourav), who dreams means to his employers and how utterly disposable his programming as a good of success. The film’s setup finds Balram, now an he is. This is the story of a cunning young man slave, but in doing so, he entrepreneur, emailing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao who learns to be as ruthless as his masters. corrupted himself. I’ve as he explains his life’s trajectory, which we hear in Anna: It’s a fascinating peek into the caste system, no love lost for The Stork very different from the American ideal that you voiceover narration. Proficient in English and good and his family, but Balram can become whatever you want no matter what in school, Balram was told as a child he is a white ends up turning himself station you’re born into. Balram dreams of more, tiger, someone who comes along once in a generation. into what he hated. At one TRASHMAN: Chauffer Balram Halwai (Adarsh Gourav, left) discovers just how expendable yet his lot in life seems to always be the used and He hoped to be educated further but instead his point Balram seethes at the he is to his employers, Pinky (Priyanka Chopra-Jonas) and Ashok (Rajkumar Rao), in The grandmother sent him to work breaking coal in a tea abused servant. It’s almost as if his masters have idea that India is the most White Tiger, a look at India’s caste system, screening on Netflix. shop. He eventually saw his big chance when the son a doll to play with—to treat however they feel populous democracy in the of the village landlord needed a chauffeur. Believing at the moment, to dress up, to pretend to be a world. He knows there’s no self-governance in by the way her husband and his family treat their this was his path out of poverty, Balram relished playmate, and to abuse all in the same day. When India as long as there’s a caste system that keeps servants but who in the end becomes a user just his new job but quickly learned his caste wouldn’t Balram is hired as “second” driver, he realizes the poor in their place. We like to believe that the like the rest of them. It doesn’t cast a nice light change and neither would his future unless he took that even though he got hired for the job, he’s U.S. is a place of limitless possibilities, that anyone on anyone really, and the law of attraction is matters into his own hands. (125 min.) playing second fiddle to the first driver who gets can rise beyond their station in life, but the truth in full force. Greed attracts greed, corruption more respect and money. This is when we first is we’re ranked 27th on the list of most socially attracts corruption, and on down the rabbit hole. Glen: India is a mystery to me. I’ve never visited, get a glimpse into what Balram is willing to do to mobile countries behind places like Slovenia and Watching a white tiger pace back and forth in its so I don’t really know how the caste system move up the ladder, even when it isn’t particularly Portugal. That’s certainly better than India at 76, tiny cage, trapped and unable to make an escape, plays out in the modern world. It seems very nice. The character is very sweet, and an innocent but maybe it’s better to have a caste system out is a wonderful visual for Balram’s story, just like anachronistic, but according to this story, it’s alive quality shines through, but he’s also saddled with in the open instead of hidden as it is in the U.S. the chickens awaiting their fate. It’s definitely a and well. As a boy, Balram demonstrated the raw the deeply embedded belief that he is less, which Balram is ultimately victorious, but his is a Pyrrhic great socio-political commentary on the rich/ intelligence to be offered a scholarship to a school won’t go away. It’s frustrating to watch a bunch of victory. poor divide in India and a cynical take on what’s in Delhi, but because his family was too poor rich assholes use him, but in the end we get to see Anna: I guess what I mean by “worth it” is that required to rise to the top. I’m putting this book to pay off village landlord The Stork (Mahesh him triumph, which makes it all worth it. yes, he doesn’t end up the good guy he starts off on my reading list; I bet it’s every bit as good as the Manjrekar), he couldn’t go. Years later, now a Glen: I don’t know if it was worth it. He may as, but he does find a way to become more than film.m young adult, he works as a driver for The Stork’s have gained money and power, but he lost his a servant who spends his days literally oiling the youngest son, Ashok (Rajkumar Rao) and his soul. I think that’s the point: The story is an feet of those in power. It ruins the part of his New Times Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and wife, Pinky (Priyanka Chopra-Jonas), who behave indictment of a system that’s designed to curtail character we’re rooting for though, I’ll agree with freelancer Anna Starkey write Sun Screen. Glen much more progressively than the other Indians upward mobility. His intelligence should have that. Pinky is an interesting character too—an compiles streaming listings. Comment at gstarkey@ we meet, such as Ashok’s older brother, Mukesh awarded him more education, his education a American chiropractor who is at first disgusted newtimesslo.com.

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VINEYARD SPRAWL: The cover of Vines & Vision: The Winemakers of Santa Barbara County, a new book from co- authors Matt Kettmann and Macduff Everton, features a shot of Bien Nacido Vineyards in Santa Maria.

Grab a copy Find out more about Vines & Vision: The Winemakers of Santa Barbara County at vinesandvisionsb.com. You can order your own copy direct from the website, or pursue the list of local wine shops, bookstores, and other retailers and organizations GRAPE GROUP: At 632 pages in length, Vines & Vision profiles more than 100 different winemakers and vineyard workers through in-depth reporting from writer Matt Kettmann and intimate photography that carry copies of the book, including the Santa Ynez Valley from photojournalist Macduff Everton. Historical Museum, located at 3596 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez.

“Three years of hard work later, Vines & Vision pandemic provided that, making it much more was finally released,” Kettmann said. difficult to work together.” At 632 pages in length, Vines & Vision profiles Both co-authors share backgrounds in about 100 different winemakers through in- anthropology as well as journalism, which Between the vines depth reporting from Kettmann and stunning, Everton said is the reason Vines & Vision is more intimate photography from Everton. Described about the men and women behind the wine Matt Kettmann and Macduff Everton go behind the scenes as a deep dive into Santa Barbara County’s wine rather than the wine itself. of regional winemaking with new book, Vines & Vision culture, the book features chapters on history, geography, viticulture, and relevant trends “That’s why so much of the book is about the within the industry, including the popularity people, and why we included the Buen Equipo BY CALEB WISEBLOOD Sideways brought to the region after its release in chapter—why hasn’t anybody else given similar recognition to vineyard workers? Winemakers sweeping landscape of Bien 2004 and challenges local winemakers have faced Nacido Vineyards in Santa as a result of the ongoing pandemic. are the first to tell you how important they are,” A Maria graces the cover of Given the current difficulties of visiting wine Everton said. Vines & Vision: The Winemakers country, Vines & Vision offers readers a way to The chapter Everton referred to, one both of Santa Barbara County, a explore the region’s wineries and vineyards from he and Kettmann are especially proud of, new book from writer Matt the safety of their own homes, Kettmann said. is dedicated to showcasing several vineyard Kettmann and photojournalist Kettmann originally assumed Vines & Vision workers based in Santa Barbara County, Macduff Everton. The duo first would be a relatively undemanding project, “most prominently the farm laborers who are collaborated in early 2017, when as both he and Everton had already immersed typically overlooked in books of this sort,” Kettmann contributed a chapter themselves into the regional wine scene during Kettmann said. their respective careers. to a group cookbook, Around Kettmann also summarized the reporting in “Macduff has sporadically photographed the Table: Recipes and Stories Vines & Vision as focusing more on the people Santa Barbara wine country since the 1980s, from the Lark in Santa Barbara, and places involved, “not so much on bottled which Everton co-published and and I had been covering it as a journalist goods.” provided photography for. since 2000, both for the Independent as well as “But we didn’t meet in person Wine Spectator (2004-2013), Wine Enthusiast “Many of Everton’s shots capture winemakers until later that fall, over pints (2014-present), and other publications like The doing non-wine things, so we like to say that of Guinness at the James Joyce New York Times and Sunset,” Kettmann said. it’s a wine book that’s not really about wine,” pub on State Street,” Kettmann, “I already knew all of the main players and Kettmann said. senior editor at the Santa Barbara properties personally, had good relationships For Everton, the end result of both journalists’ Independent, recalled. “That’s with most everyone, and I thought it would extensive efforts is merely “a snapshot—a time when Macduff proposed that we be relatively straightforward to pull off,” he capsule—of winemaking in SB County,” he do a wine book together, and I continued. “More or less it was, but it still explained. agreed, thinking it would be an required a serious amount of work. Macduff was “The book is 632 pages already and easily easy affair.” shooting weekly, sometimes daily, for at least two could have been a couple hundred more,” Everton pitched the book to years, and I spent the better part of 18 months Everton said. “We could have continued Kettmann as the first of its kind, interviewing and writing.” working indefinitely as changes are occurring For Everton, the biggest monkey wrench he explained. as we speak—the pandemic, fires, drought, “I mentioned to Matt there were during the editing process was not being able personnel changes at wineries and vineyards. umpteen books on Napa, Sonoma, to sit side by side with Kettmann in person and other wine regions, but there to proofread the book and make corrections But we had to stop. wasn’t a single contemporary one together. “Originally I was designing it to be 12-by- for Santa Barbara County and “Instead, Matt printed out the book, then 12, but we decided 9 1/2-by-11 was more lap that was crazy,” Everton said. “We emailed me the corrections, and I’d upload the friendly,” he added. “As it is, it weighs 8 pounds. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Vines & Vision features chapters on history, have world-class wines, unique corrected pages or send PDFs,” Everton said. “In Imagine if we’d kept the 12-by-12 dimensions— geography, viticulture, and relevant trends within the industry, including the geography that is gorgeous. Why any good collaboration, the sum is greater than you’d need a note from your doctor to lift it.” m popularity Sideways brought to the Central Coast after its release in 2004. Local don’t we do one? Between us, we its parts. I think Matt will agree that we have winemaker and restaurateur Frank Ostini (pictured) shares his input. had decades of experience—who a pretty easy relationship and good work ethic Drop Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood a vine at better to do it than ourselves?” so things get done without much drama—the [email protected].

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