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Nederlander Concerts buys Vina Robles Amphitheatre
A new chapter in Vina Robles Amphitheatre’s rocky saga has begun, and it promises to bring new life to the venue, which was years in the making. You may recall its initial architect died before construction began. When it finally opened, its first season was a financial disappointment. The venue’s first general manager was fired, and he later sued the venue owner. Rocky indeed. But guess what? It’s a world-class mid-size outdoor venue, and even…
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Vote counts flip in SLO County supervisor race as ballots are tallied
Despite initial vote counts showing Michael Erin Woody ahead in the race for San Luis Obispo County’s 2nd District supervisor seat, the race flipped as ballot counts continue, with Jim Dantona holding the lead as of June 10. The 2nd District race wasn’t the only contest in the county that changed course since those first vote counts were released. In Los Osos, Measure B-26 was initially losing but gained steam with the yeses accounting for…
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What do we do with Dan Dow—the county’s elected official with the biggest mouth? After low-key threatening to sue the county if it didn’t fund his late-to-the-game budget request for the…
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A Guadalupe butcher cuts up quality meats for barbecuers on the Central Coast
Ernesto Valle used to be known as the guy who cuts meat in the middle of nowhere. He opened Lobo Butcher Shop in Guadalupe four and a half years ago when the economy was still hurting from the pandemic. Craving a rack?Lobo Butcher Shop is located…
Anderson Social draws upon European influence to create a space for coffee and cocktails
On a slower morning, Anderson Social’s team was experimenting with new recipes using vanilla syrup when they stumbled upon a speciality drink: the Velvet Americano. The take on a typical Americano—a shot of espresso with hot water—is served in a cocktail glass over ice with vanilla…
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