Some local wineries, tasting rooms, and vineyard management companies are sharing the fruits of their labor, so to speak, by raising money for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. Through Jan. 6, Santa Barbara County businesses participating in the “Food from the Vine” program will hold unique fundraisers, such as donating proceeds from sales of […]
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Furry little Christmas: The Santa Maria Valley Humane Society’s 2014 calendar is the gift that keeps giving
Need a gift for the loved one on your list who has everything? Well, if that person loves animals and likes to know what day it is, look no farther than the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society’s 2014 Pet Pin-Up Calendar! The product of a partnership between the Humane Society and the Santa Maria Times, […]
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The National Weather Service says the Central Coast is suffering from ‘extreme drought’
This year was one of the driest in history for the Central Coast—and most of California, for that matter. In mid-November, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) labeled a large portion of California as suffering from “extreme drought.” In a map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor, California is painted orange, which stands for […]
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The life and death of Jerry Berns
A lack of information from local law enforcement about how a man died has his family on a mission for the truth
On the evening of March 9, 2011, shots rang out in the alleyway behind Reyes Blacksmithing on North Blosser Road in Santa Maria. Ultimately, one man was declared dead at the scene and another was transported to Marian Medical Center, reportedly suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Two days later, on March 11, […]
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Spotlight on: Allure Boutique
Tavo Medina, owner
If you’re tired of the large crowds and disorganized piles of merchandise found in department stores this holiday season, Allure Boutique in the Santa Maria Town Center mall offers a more intimate shopping experience. The boutique’s molded tin ceiling, bright coral walls, and black crystal light fixtures give it a cool, modern feeling unlike that […]
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Community Corner: Royal Family KIDS decks the halls for a good cause
On Dec. 7, five of Santa Maria Valley’s most beautiful homes will be decked out for the holidays. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., local residents will get to glimpse this magazine-spread-worthy decor as part of the 2013 Holiday Home Tour. In the spirit of the season, the tour will benefit Royal Family KIDS of […]
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Capps’ competition for the 2014 congressional election is growing
Actor and political hopeful Chris Mitchum recently announced plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) for the second time in two years. Mitchum finished with 20.7 percent of the vote in the 2012 primary for the 24th Congressional District. Fellow Republican Abel Maldonado beat the former Screen Actors Guild leader by 10 percentage […]
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Spotlight on: Down to Earth Gardening Solutions
Adrienne Veillette, and Seamus and Nathaniel Ethridge, owners
In an industrial storefront tucked behind 2 Amigos Auto Repair in Buellton, there’s a secret garden supply shop where green thumbs can get everything they need to grow delicious organic food. By Saturday, Nov. 30, however, the secret will be out, as storeowners Adrienne Veillette and Seamus and Nathaniel Ethridge welcome customers through their door […]
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Community Corner: ‘Tis the season for giving and celebrating
After locals are done digesting their delicious Thanksgiving meals, and the dishes are washed and recipes exchanged for the Christmas feast to come, there will be plenty of ways to help others have a happy holiday. The K Kids Club at Adam Elementary School is teaming up with the Kiwanis Club to collect items for […]
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Local Filipino organizations band together to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan
It’s been almost three weeks since Typhoon Haiyan plowed into the Philippines with, according to the Associated Press and other major news sources, winds of up to 170 miles per an hour and storm surges of 20 feet. As of Nov. 25, the Philippines’ National Disaster Risk and Reduction and Management Council reported 5,235 deaths. […]
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Los Olivos’ Midland School is for the dogs
What are the most dog-friendly companies in America? That’s the question posed by The Bark, a dog culture magazine. Bark’s 2013 Best Places to Work contest drew hundreds of candidates from companies that welcome dogs and support dog-friendly workplaces. The top three winners, including Los Olivos’ Midland School, were featured in The Bark’s Winter 2013 […]
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Nipomo FFA students learn about community leadership in Louisville
More than a dozen Nipomo FFA members recently traveled to Louisville, Ky. to attend the National FFA Convention—the largest youth convention in the United States. This year’s theme, “Ignite,” aimed to spark students’ passion to positively impact their schools and communities. The Nipomo students participated in an agricultural career expo featuring more than 450 agricultural […]