Parents who want babysitting or tutoring for their children need look no further than Help For Mommy, an organization dedicated to connecting families with skilled childcare workers, nannies, and tutors. Now at a new location—515 E. Clark Ave. in old Orcutt—Help For Mommy places local job ads for families seeking child or pet care services […]
JEREMY THOMAS
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Food lovers rejoice at Trader Joe’s long-awaited opening
The wait is over for Santa Maria’s foodies and veggie-heads as the city’s first Trader Joe’s opens its doors on March 16. Headquartered in Monrovia, the quirky grocery chain is known for its Hawaiian-themed ambiance, its stock of California wines, and its selection of specialty and organic food products sold under the company’s private label. […]
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Forum tackles health care concerns
For many, a lost job also means lost health insurance coverage. Santa Maria Valley residents concerned with affordable health care plans are invited to attend a free forum to be held by the League of Women Voters on March 12. A panel of health care experts will be on hand to discuss available options and […]
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Local leaders become ‘principal for a day’
The Santa Maria Industry Education Council and Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the 18th annual “Principal For a Day” program that brings business and community leaders together with local educators. On March 11, participants will visit the campus of one of 37 schools taking part in the program this year and meet […]
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Be safe, get a pizza
If you order a pizza from Domino’s on March 6, don’t be alarmed if it’s already paid for. The pizza chain, the National Fire Protection Association, and local fire departments are working together to promote fire safety by awarding free pizza to customers in cities throughout Northern Santa Barbara County who currently have working smoke […]
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Have your taxes done for free
California State Controller John Chiang and Free Tax Preparation Services are partnering to offer free tax preparations at Allan Hancock College on March 21 for people making less than $45,000 a year. Eligible taxpayers who want to take advantage of the service will need to provide a valid photo ID, Social Security card, or Taxpayer […]