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Review: In ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ women lead and vie for power
1 month ago

Review: In ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ women lead and vie for power

LA Times  

Even before Denis Villeneuve’s big-screen, two-part 2021 film introduced it to moviegoers who had missed David Lynch’s enjoyably bonkers 1984 adaptation, Frank Herbert’s “Dune” had become exploited IP. The Harkonnens are, in this era, a disgraced house, banished to a far off, snowbound planet because great-grandpa deserted in the war against the “thinking machines.” In what counts as the present …

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White House announces first California marine sanctuary managed by Indigenous peoples
2 months, 1 week ago

White House announces first California marine sanctuary managed by Indigenous peoples

LA Times  

The Biden administration, members of Congress and Native tribes commemorated the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary on Monday — the first such preserve in California to be managed in cooperation with Indigenous peoples. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, which has territory overlapping with the sanctuary and is the only federally recognized Chumash tribe, has been …

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Despite cooler temperatures, thunderstorms increase fire risk to parts of Southern California
5 months, 1 week ago

Despite cooler temperatures, thunderstorms increase fire risk to parts of Southern California

LA Times  

After enduring a prolonged heat wave, Southern California can expect cooler temperatures and light showers along the coast Sunday with a chance for thunderstorms in mountain and desert areas, increasing the risk of more wildfires. That could worsen conditions for fire personnel working around the clock to extinguish the Lake fire in Santa Barbara County, California’s largest wildfire so far …

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Lake fire in Santa Barbara County grows, but threat to Santa Ynez, Los Olivos weakens
5 months, 1 week ago

Lake fire in Santa Barbara County grows, but threat to Santa Ynez, Los Olivos weakens

LA Times  

Cal Fire firefighters from Camarillo gets ready to work as the Lake fire burns in Los Olivos on Tuesday. Crew members have made a “visible difference” on the south side of the fire, where flames could previously be seen from Santa Ynez and the Lake Cachuma area, Safechuck said. Other areas under an evacuation order include: The area east of …

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Should we pick tomatoes when they’re green?
1 year, 3 months ago

Should we pick tomatoes when they’re green?

LA Times  

Somehow it’s almost fall, and I have a long list of plant-related activities and upcoming events below. turningpointfoundation.org Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Nursery native plant sales, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days; at the George F. Canyon Nature Center in Rolling Hills Estates on Sept. 9 and the White Point Nature Education Center in San Pedro on Sept. …

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This couple is making ‘Pride wine’ in the Santa Ynez Valley to uplift the LGBTQ+ community
1 year, 5 months ago

This couple is making ‘Pride wine’ in the Santa Ynez Valley to uplift the LGBTQ+ community

LA Times  

Mireia Taribó, left, and Tara Gomez make uncommon wines their way in the Santa Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County. This year, Mireia Taribó and Tara Gomez celebrate four years of Camins 2 Dreams, where they make uncommon wines their way in the Santa Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County. Make a Pride wine and donate 60% of proceeds to …

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Jeff Bridges, 73, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award after battling cancer
2 years ago

Jeff Bridges, 73, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award after battling cancer

Daily Mail  

Jeff Bridges will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards it was announced on Monday. 'We are thrilled to be honoring the one and only Jeff Bridges with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming Critics Choice Awards,' said CCA CEO Joey Berlin. New honor: Jeff Bridges will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the …

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Why so many L.A. people are drawn to this tiny, rustic town north of Santa Barbara
2 years, 3 months ago

Why so many L.A. people are drawn to this tiny, rustic town north of Santa Barbara

LA Times  

When you visit a tiny ranch town like Los Alamos in the Santa Ynez Valley, you’re not just visiting a charming travel destination, but someone’s home. Los Alamos has recently been hailed by writers with descriptors like “California’s new culinary destination to know”, “the best-kept secret on California’s Central Coast” and “California’s hottest micro-destination”. Let’s change it,’” says Stephanie Mutz, …

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Jeff Bridges takes roll as father of the bride as he helps daughter Hayley throw her dream wedding
2 years, 5 months ago

Jeff Bridges takes roll as father of the bride as he helps daughter Hayley throw her dream wedding

Daily Mail  

Jeff Bridges took on the role as father of the bride when he helped his daughter Hayley Bridges tie the knot in a romantic wedding in California's Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara county. Father of the bride: Jeff Bridges took on the role as father of the bride when he helped his daughter Hayley tie the knot in a …

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A primer on cooking with cactus
2 years, 8 months ago

A primer on cooking with cactus

Salon  

While many see versatile maiz as the foremost plant in Mexican cookery, cactus occupies a more symbolic role for many Mexicans. Related: These 6 Mexican-inspired recipes will satisfy your restaurant cravings at home "The cactus is our biggest food representation in Mexico and a history you grow up learning since you're a kid," said Alex Tellez, executive chef of Sor …

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Seafood tavern Bar Le Côte ups the ante for the Santa Ynez Valley
3 years, 3 months ago

Seafood tavern Bar Le Côte ups the ante for the Santa Ynez Valley

LA Times  

There’s a rumor that Greg Ryan wants to clear up: The residents of the Santa Ynez Valley do, in fact, love seafood. At a certain point we were like, ‘This just isn’t true.’” Now, as the Ryans open Bar Le Côte — a modern seafood tavern along the main drag of historic Los Olivos, a former stagecoach town just a …

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‘We prayed this day would come’: California tribes welcome Haaland as first Native American Cabinet member
3 years, 9 months ago

‘We prayed this day would come’: California tribes welcome Haaland as first Native American Cabinet member

LA Times  

Rep. Deb Haaland, President Biden’s nominee for secretary of the Interior, testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. On Monday, Rep. Deb Haaland became the first Native American confirmed to serve in the president’s Cabinet — a historic moment celebrated by American Indians throughout the country. Jamul, San Diego County Jamul Indian Village …

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