Santa Maria Sun 3i2q1n Local News for Northern Santa Barbara County

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Santa Maria Sun 3i2q1n Local News for Northern Santa Barbara County

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Image: Stage direction: Great American Melodrama artists and operators reflect on the quirky theater’s 50th anniversary

Stage direction: Great American Melodrama artists and operators reflect on the quirky theater’s 50th anniversary 4u6k30

Flanked by unmarked gravestones, vampire coffins, and headless mannequins, scenic carpenter Martin Ramirez stands inside a two-story building on the north end of the Great American Melodrama’s parking lot. He’s one of the employees who breathes fresh life into the theater’s archive department on a regular basis. His workspace across

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Image: Orcutt investment pro sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding elderly clients

Orcutt investment pro sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding elderly clients 956d

By Caleb Wiseblood

Image: Mexicana Artist Helen Yanez depicts Purépecha heritage to highlight Mexican culture

Mexicana Artist Helen Yanez depicts Purépecha heritage to highlight Mexican culture 73374g

Image: Lompoc’s Pour Decisions blends a leisurely atmosphere with zesty margaritas

Lompoc’s Pour Decisions blends a leisurely atmosphere with zesty margaritas 2b3l1s

CENTRAL COAST CALENDAR 4p1l61

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What do you like best about the Great American Melodrama? 5c5h1j

All the clever local nods and puns in each show!
The vaudeville reviews' song and dance numbers.
Its community feel—I love booing and cheering together!
It's all about the snack bar.

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Image: Santa Barbara Supervisors prepare for next potential pandemic

Santa Barbara Supervisors prepare for next potential pandemic 26616

Planned Parenthood’s Central Coast workers approve strike 2m1pu

Political Watch: May 29, 2025 4z3e2i

Opinion 2x166m

Image: Eat, prey, love

Eat, prey, love 135q

Reflections on the team spirit that fuels the Air Force 466t1x

a state law that helps those living in an insurance gap 325d4o

Image: Lompoc starts summer with family-friendly movie nights

Lompoc starts summer with family-friendly movie nights 4n6o3t

Fossemalle Dance Studio dancers perform An Invitation to Dance 685d3z

Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning is an over-the-top spectacle j251g

Image: Simple Cafe creates uncomplicated deliciousness for breakfast and lunch

Simple Cafe creates uncomplicated deliciousness for breakfast and lunch 3s2u6d

Ashley and Nik Ramirez’s journey to their Buellton restaurant, Na Na Thai 5o71n

Lumpia Bros Cafe brings ‘Filipino comfort food’ to Grover Beach 2q3p47

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