The Angel of Hope is a statue erected in remembrance of children who have passed away before or after birth. At the base of the statue lie bricks engraved with the names of lost children, which have been donated by loved ones. A memorial will take place on Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. at the […]
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Spotlight on: Leisure Time Games
On the ground floor of the Santa Maria Town Center mall, Kenneth John Guge III runs a business unique from any other in the realm. With Leisure Time Games, Guge has created not only a well-stocked store dedicated to selling a large selection of board games, card games, and related merchandise, but also a central […]
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Athlete of the Week: Curry Parham
On Nov. 2, quarterback Curry Parham of St. Joseph High School’s Knights once again demonstrated why he’s one of the Central Coast’s best prospects for football glory. During their 51-28 victory against Bakersfield’s West High School on that day, Parham completed 10 passes for 249 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 59 yards, […]
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Gobble gobble give
From now until Nov. 19, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is accepting turkey donations so that local families in need will have access to the key ingredient for their Thanksgiving dinners. This is the 11th year of the Foodbank’s Turkey Drive, and the organization predicts it will need at least 2,500 turkeys. “We are […]
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Warning issued after 10 Santa Maria parvovirus cases
On Oct. 31, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department released a warning about a recent outbreak of parvovirus among Santa Maria area dogs. There were 10 cases in October, with six happening in the last eight days of the month. A majority of the cases originated north of Main Street and west of Broadway […]
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Get into the holiday spirit
As the holiday season begins this month, there’s no better way to get into the spirit than with a big meal, wine, and an opportunity to give to people in need. On Nov. 10, the Santa Maria Country Club will provide an opportunity to merrily indulge in all of these festivities next to like-minded individuals. […]
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Spotlight on: OstrichLand USA
Between vineyards and horse ranches on Route 246 in Buellton sits a scene more out of Africa than California wine country. On the dry land that stretches out toward the Santa Ynez Mountains, scores of large dark figures dot the golden brush and tan dirt. These are not the cows that once formed the backbone […]
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Restoring the past
The Dana Adobe and its Visitors
Every year, more than 1,000 schoolchildren visit Casa de Dana and its picturesque grounds in Nipomo. The adobe immerses visitors in the sights, sounds, and smells of a very formative era in the histories of not only the Central Coast, but also the state and the nation. Students from 3rd grade to high school get […]
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Spotlight on: El Rancho Marketplace
Alfred Holzheu, owner
Since it was founded in 1966, El Rancho Marketplace has been a mainstay for grocery shoppers in the Santa Ynez Valley. With a second location opening in Pismo Beach’s Pismo Coast Plaza, where Scolari’s Market used to be, owner Alfred Holzheu hopes to extend the reach of his community-oriented business into a greater expanse of […]
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Athlete of the Week: Brian Price
During their intense 49-40 victory over Moorpark on Sept. 22, Brian Price came up with some big plays for Allan Hancock College’s Bulldogs. The freshman defensive lineman made six tackles, two of which were solo. This was only his latest performance in what’s turning out to be a great first half of the season for […]
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Vote by mail
Even though polling centers won’t open for close to a month from now, the 2012 general election has already begun for some voters. Santa Barbara County Registrar of Voters Joe Holland announced in a press release that vote-by-mail ballots were mailed out to voters on Oct. 3, the same day as the first 2012 presidential […]
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Play with your food
On Oct. 13, the people of Guadalupe will once again be cabbage bowling at the third annual Salad Bowl Festival, which celebrates the city’s role as a major center for agriculture. In cabbage bowling, cabbages are rolled at pins, and live goats will be on-hand to clean up afterwards. Some of the other attractions include […]