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Two things that are familiar to Santa Maria residents are the Boys & Girls Club and barbecues on Saturday. Both of these elements are coming together to raise money for a great cause. On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Alumni Club of the Boys & Girls Club will be host to a benefit barbecue to raise […]
Spinning—sometimes called indoor cycling—is a cardio program designed for broad appeal. It can be used to improve cardio, lose weight, tone muscles, and stay in shape, so people from all walks of life are welcomed into a spinning studio. One member of a local class shared that as she got older, her knees grew weak, […]
Omakase Japanese Restaurant opened its doors on June 29 and has thrived since then. Owners Eric Huynh and Sid Patel have collaborated and meshed their strengths to create a balance of fine food and hospitality. The decor in the Old Orcutt restaurant reveals a trendy and city-like look while incorporating the rustic and inviting feeling […]
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria was established in 1923 with the intention of offering a helping hand to the community. Members are responsible for a variety of clubs, fundraising, and events that fund projects for youth in the area—working with the YMCA and Boys and Girls Club, and beginning the SMOOTH transportation system, to […]
The smell of chalk and sound of tumbling are familiar in KT’s All-Star Gymnastics Gym in Santa Maria. As one of the largest gyms in the area, KT’s caters to a diversity of students who range from toddlers to adults. KT’ is also home to one of the most competitive youth male gymnasts on the […]
Donna Wilson has always had a passion for interior design. In 1998, she and a partner opened a la carte to bring unique merchandise to the Central Coast. The furniture store, located on Betteravia Road in Santa Maria across from the Target shopping center, sells one-of-a-kind furniture, mirrors, mattresses, and home accessories such as clocks […]
Staying informed about national policies can be tricky, but understanding how those changes will affect your family is even more difficult. Starting Jan. 1, 2014, the Affordable Care Act will be put into effect. The Affordable Care Act mandates individuals to either purchase health-care insurance, or be penalized. Insurance has never before been mandatory for […]
Sixteen-year-old Carlos Banderas has his eye set on the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The Santa Maria native is currently ranked first in the nation for amateur boxing in his weight division. He won his first tournament at the Junior Olympics in Los Angeles at the age of 8, and he’s won many other […]
Valley Flooring Carpet One has been an integral part of the community since 1968. The family-owned business has installed flooring in the Santa Maria Public Library, City Hall, and homes across the valley. Valley Flooring sits at 1133 W. Cook St. in Santa Maria. It’s a cozy building with a clean storefront; upon entering the […]
Seventeen-year-old Hayley Hamer from Santa Ynez Valley Union High School is one of nine local teenagers from the California High School Rodeo Association who have qualified for the 65th National High School Finals Rodeo. They have until July 14 to perfect their events before representing the association’s District 7 at the Sweetwater County Events Complex […]
