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Local tribe navigates federal acknowledgement process in pursuit of tribal sovereignty
Century-old photographs, handwritten letters, baptism records, and other primary documents confirmed what Michael Erin Woody and the rest of the Salinan Tribe of Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties already knew. “This is a continuous group of Indians that have been here since before European contact, and we’re still here,” the tribal council member said.…
Jurassic World Rebirth is predictably derivative but entertaining
What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth, Anna? Matinee What’s it worth, Glen? Matinee Where’s it showing? Bay (starts July 25), Colony, Downtown Centre, Park, Stadium 10, Sunset Drive-In Gareth Edwards (Monsters, Godzilla, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) directs this new installment in the Jurassic Park franchise. Written by David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Mission:…
Sirens examines family dysfunction and the weird power dynamics of the uber-wealthy
What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2025 Where’s it showing? Netflix Based on show creator Molly Smith Metzler’s 2011 play Elemento Pea, Sirens is set over the course of a long weekend in one of those beach communities whose only non-millionaire visitors are the workers who drive in to serve the uber rich homeowners and guests.…
The Old Guard 2 delivers some heart-pounding supernatural action
If you want to see Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Atomic Blonde) and Uma Thurman (Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2) square off in epic hand-to-hand combat, step right up to this sequel to The Old Guard (2020), based on Greg Rucka’s graphic novel series. Like the Gina Prince-Bythewood-directed original, this one’s helmed by…
Who’s messing with Texas?
On July 3, all three generations of my family—including all four grandchildren—started the long Independence Day weekend with a perfect way to celebrate America’s birthday. We joined 2,000 fans at Sinsheimer Stadium to cheer on the San Luis Blues as they defeated the Arroyo Seco Saints. This, however, would be a July 4 that will…
Star-spangled cock-up
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that common sense had left there. O’ say does that fireworks policy still make sense, Templeton? Amid a night of celebratory explosions on July 4, just after 11 p.m. the historic Templeton Feed and Grain building caught fire, gutting the…
Templeton’s iconic Feed and Grain building was destroyed on July 4 after a fire
Fourth-generation Templeton resident Teresa Dellaganna sat on the Pig Iron patio on July 7 looking at what remained of Templeton Feed and Grain after it caught fire over the past holiday weekend. “I brought my computer down and just wanted to—I don’t know, it’s a weird feeling. I’m not sure what is holding me here,…
Madre Fire consumes 80,000-plus acres across the Cuyama Valley
It took less than a day for a wildfire near New Cuyama to grow into California’s largest of the year by acreage so far. While the cause of the Madre Fire remains under investigation, fire officials traced back its point of origin to the early afternoon of July 2, along Highway 166 in the Cuyama…
Adam Verdin enters county 4th District supervisor race
San Luis Obispo County’s 4th District supervisor race has a contender in Old Juan’s Cantina owner Adam Verdin. The Arroyo Grande resident announced his campaign on July 7. So far, voters in the 4th District—spanning Nipomo, Arroyo Grande, Huasna, Oceano, Halcyon, Edna Valley, California Valley, and unincorporated parts of SLO—will choose between Verdin and incumbent…
Delayed and revised Cayucos motel project wins approval but some residents claim misrepresentation
A delayed Cayucos motel received the green light from the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, but residents who appealed the project claim they never supported its revised design. “We’ve encountered one obstacle [after] another throughout this process,” Cayucos resident Vicki Tamoush told supervisors at the July 8 meeting. “The most recent example of…
Paso’s End of the Day wines strike repeated gold at prestigious industry competitions
The scoop on dual brands End of the Day’s tasting room is located at 2915 Limestone Way in Paso Robles’ Tin City. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday and by appointment only Monday to Thursday. For more information, visit calizawinery.com/end-of-the-day and follow the brand on Instagram and Facebook @endofthedaywines. Caliza’s tasting…
Losing Wilshire Health is a devastating loss for families, caregivers, and the future of care
It’s been a year since my mother passed away. I think about her every day—the laughs we shared, the small comforts, and the battles we fought together to serve our community during her final years. But alongside those good memories come recollections of the difficult, soul-wearing challenges our family faced as her health declined. And…
White hot horn and percussion mash-up band Brass Mash plays Castoro Cellars on July 12
The very idea of Brass Mash seems cockamamie. A nine-piece horn band that mashes songs and genres together? Huh? A jazz arrangement that starts with Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” but suddenly shifts into Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer”? Mashing up The Temptation’s “My Girl” with Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train”? How could this possibly work?…
Stand-up comedian Gabriel Rutledge comes to the Fremont Theater on July 18
Laughs on tap Good Vibez presents stand-up comic Gabriel Rutledge, who’ll brings his witty brand of comedy to the historic Fremont Theater on Friday, July 18 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $32.93 to $63.32 at prekindle.com). Ever wonder what drives a person to stand onstage in front of a room full…
Only five days left to witness Circus Vargas in the Madonna Meadow
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and children of all ages, welcome to the greatest show on Earth. Are you ready to see the most dazzling feats of daring do ever performed before a live audience? Join Ring Master Jonathan Lee Iverson as he introduces acts such as Liina the aerialist, a team of motorcyclists…
Studios on the Park presents Earth Gowns, 25 garments by 14 textile artists
Studios on the Park in Paso Robles is celebrating nature with Earth Gowns: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, a new exhibition exploring the traditional Earth elements. Artists include Jennifer Blue, Laurel Carlisle, Liz Cordoba, Melinda Forbes, Julie Frankel, Kathleen Friend, Leticia Perez Grover, Meg Johnson, Susan Lara, Marylu Weaver Meagher, Carolyn Smith, Janice Strakbein, Stacy Williams,…
Restored by Ink in Templeton and downtown SLO offers paramedical tattoos for cancer survivors
Restored by Ink founder Monica Hollenbeck rediscovered herself after her breast cancer diagnosis through paramedical tattoos. “Before the tattoos, I used to look in the mirror and see cancer every day, because all I saw was scars,” she said. “After the tattoos, I realized that my eyes weren’t even looking for anything anymore.” Hollenbeck has…
