Street Wise

Armando Pantoja student “Exercise by running and working out and eating healthy.” Laura Pavlich assistant manager at Crunch Gym “Making working out part of my routine, making sure that nothing gets in the way of that, even if I have to go extra early in the morning or stay late at night. Also, making sure […]

Max Orfield student “Yes I do; earthquakes, since we’re in Cali.” Kyle Slaght receiver/stocker at Lowe’s “Nope. The closet thing to a plan that I have is to be aware and ready to act as needed in the event of an emergency.” Angelica Vidaurri student “No, we don’t have an emergency backup plan, but we […]

Eli Hastings student “I think it would be fun for people to join in. And it’s a cool way find other people that you might like.” Grace Kitchen student “It’s another place people express themselves. It’s just a great way for people to come together and show who they are.” Emily Zaas mom “It’s fun […]

Sharon Morris lab technician at Hardy Diagnostics “Laetitia has the best pinots and sparkling wines in our area. Everything there is great and the tasting room employees are friendly and knowledgeable.” Mason Frakes bartender at Rooney’s Irish Pub “Presqu’ile, for the view, for the customer service. The wine has really improved lately, and it’s got […]

Rudy Ruiz business owner “I’m not one for cannabis, but if it was to be done it needs to be regulated the same way that we regulate alcohol. If people want to have marijuana bars, I guess I’m OK with that, but I think it needs to have the same laws where you can get […]

Morgan Quitugua customer service “I don’t smoke it personally, but it makes people happy. I’m just neutral about it.” Shannon Monroe hairstylist “I’m excited because people I consider family have used recreational weed for a really long time, and it’s helped them! Some of it’s to just chill them out, so if not for that, […]

Allie Shea student ambassador “No, I don’t have the money or time.” Henry Schroff student activities assistant “No, mostly because of time. I went shopping on Black Friday, but didn’t find anything.” Marnia Lambardi public information specialist “Yes, because I always home-make my gifts. I am ready and excited for the holidays!” Stephanie Robb coordinator […]

Josh Bulgin student “Farmers market in SLO.” John Hood art professor “The Foxworthy Gallery at Allan Hancock College.” David Aguayo grocer “San Luis Obispo Museum of Art.” Autumn Jennings art teacher “The public offerings in the Santa Maria Valley are definitely growing. There’s a beautiful mural on Jones Street on the side of the children’s […]

Joseph Tucker legal secretary “Stuffing, duh!” Shelia Guge manager at Central City Candy “Cranberry salad that we make ourselves with pineapple, condensed milk, and Cool Whip.” Anna Galindo baking manager “Stuffing.” Mick Miguel technician “Turkey notwithstanding, I think it would have to be pumpkin pie with either whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream.”

Rod Gibbs retired engineer/tutor “I’m going to be playing with my children.” Ulises Perez student/server “I’m going to LA to spend time with my mom’s family.” Annalise Ketz student/tutor “For Thanksgiving I am going to be spending it with my family. And two days after that, I’m going to be at the Santa Maria Applebee’s; […]

Curt Miller Owner of Sports Authority “I like playing baseball and basketball at Arroyo Grande High.” Eric Bouza lab technician “I like playing baseball at areas around Santa Maria, Simas Park.” Daniel Zepeda works at On Deck 2 Batting Cages “My favorite place to play baseball is at Pioneer Valley High School.” Ron Schram police […]

Jim Fosdick retired “It would be great to see some more tenants. Maybe something sports related.” Ozzy Bravo food service “They could decorate more. It looks really nice when they do it up for Christmas. They do a good job.” India Fields student “It gets a little stuffy upstairs so maybe some better ventilation.” Taylor […]