King Harris, In His Own Words
Many of us first came across King Harris while he was the anchor and news director at KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara. He became more of a local San Luis Obispo…
Jimmy Webb Weaves Story and Song
This concert was scheduled July 13, 2023. Jimmy Webb came to Santa Barbara last Thursday night for an intimate concert at the Lobero Theatre. Actually, there were three Jimmy Webbs…
Lyle Lovett Looms Large in Ojai
This concert was scheduled July 7, 2023. If you ever have the good fortune to attend a concert by Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, be prepared to be entertained…
Music Under the Oaks
Singer Lyle Lovett and I have at least one thing in common—we both made our first visit to the Libbey Bowl in downtown Ojai last week. California has been my…
Back & Forth: Artist Colleen Gnos
Mural photos by Elliott Johnson Shell Beach artist Colleen Gnos is known for creating a magical world of mermaids and abalone divers, surfers and breaking waves, all reflecting her deep…
Peace, Love, and Ringo at Vina Robles
This event was scheduled June 16, 2023. For Ringo Starr, you know, it does come easy. Especially when you show up with some talented musicians to help carry that weight.…
Former Cambria Writer Wins Screenplay Contest
Former Cambria writer Kac Young is the first place winner in the recent Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards competition. Young won the prize for her original screenplay, Loving Out Loud,…
Back & Forth: Mystery Writer Peggy Rothschild
Peggy Rothschild and I have a few things in common. We both share a passion for writing, matched only by a deep love for animals, especially dogs. And we’ve both…
Sandy Baer~A Force of Nature
If you’re reading this, then the news is sad because it means that my friend and sparring partner Sandy Baer has died. I got the call announcing that hospice had…
The Poet of Valencia Peak
The view from Valencia Peak The mountains are calling, and I must go.” ~ John Muir The mountains have been calling Los Osos poet Bob Kamm for as long as…