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‘Benign neglect’: Unmaintained vegetation on a portion of Zaca Creek raises flood risk concerns
Hoping to clear the waters about who has jurisdiction over a vacant ditch in Buellton that’s flooded in recent years’ storms, Mayor David Silva pressed staff to confirm whether it’s an issue the city should wash its hands of. “It does seem a bit like what we’re being told is: We know there’s a problem, and somehow the city’s not able to solve it ourselves; the property owners are not able to solve it; and the people who are…
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‘Benign neglect’: Unmaintained vegetation on a portion of Zaca Creek raises flood risk concerns
Hoping to clear the waters about who has jurisdiction over a vacant ditch in Buellton that’s flooded in recent years’ storms, Mayor David Silva pressed staff to confirm whether it’s an issue the city should wash its hands of. “It does seem a bit like what we’re being told is: We know…
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Flying Goat Cellars shows art from one more local before relocating its tasting room
Randy Freeman is good friends with a scrub jay. He’s cultivated a fond relationship with the bird, nicknamed Buddy, over the past five years. Buddy spots Freeman in his backyard, flies over to the artist’s side, and lands on his shoulder. “I’ll reach in my pocket and hold a handful of peanuts out. He’ll take the one he wants, and off he goes,” Freeman told the Sun. “Somewhere along the line, a couple years or maybe three years ago,…
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An Orcutt couple rolls ice cream for their hometown
With the proper technique, rolling ice cream isn’t difficult. For Lucy Genge, it’s fun and satisfying. Each order is custom-made. The ice cream shop owner pours a liquid ice cream…
Grover Beach Sourdough reopens with a new café attached to its bakery
Sitting at a table by the window inside Grover Beach Sourdough, Jacob and Brooke Town can still see the site of their former restaurant across the street. In an unexpected,…
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