“Pretty much everywhere I go I get asked, ‘What’s going on over there?’ ‘Are you alright?’ ‘How are you doing?’” This is unfamiliar territory for Jim Byrne—unemployed for the first time in his adult life. The popular TV meteorologist was laid off in early January, along with a dozen fellow KCOY 12 and KKFX 11 […]
The changing face of local news
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Where is your happy place?
Alyson Dunlap director of First Impressions “I am very happy when I am at home alone.” Heidi Stockert Market Center coordinator “Watching the sunset–anywhere.” Lupe Ruiz transaction coordinator “Las Vegas–or anywhere with slot machines.” [image-4] Louis Caric Realtor “At the beach in Arroyo Grande.”
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Holy halibut!
Visit The Rock Seafood & Grill in Nipomo during the lunch or dinnertime rush and you may have to get in line—a line out the door. People like what owner Daniel Rivas is serving, and it’s not just seafood. God’s message is on the menu, too. “Right when they walk in, they see ‘The […]
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What is the best thing you have seen at a thrift store?
Chris Welch student “An awesome silver sparkly drum set.” Josh Davlia student “A Pink Floyd record with the original poster inside.” [image-3] Beatrice Maldonado student “I got these cool $50 Oxford shoes for only $2.” [image-4] Nancy Meddings dean at Allan Hancock College “A big purple dollhouse that I bought for my daughter.”
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I do not support nuclear power
Regarding “Support nuclear power” (2/2) by Justin Ruhge: He refers to the approval of the Yucca Mountain storage facility by the federal government. My question is when was or when will the federal government approve Yucca Mountain as a storage site for nuclear waste? As a responsible biologist, I was arrested in 1978 in front […]
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On the roster
• Coastal Valley Soccer Club: The Coastal Valley Soccer Club (CVSC) is holding tryouts for the Central Coast Soccer League (CCSL) and Coast Soccer League (CSL). Open tryouts for boys ages 9 to 17 will be held 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 25 and March 3 at Crossroads Field on College Avenue in Santa […]
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It’s trivia time
The Santa Maria Noontime Kiwanis club is inviting all local brainiacs and nerds to the 16th annual Trivia Challenge at the Abel Maldonado Youth Center on Feb. 26. Teams of four are encouraged to register for the free event, held as a benefit for VTC Enterprises. The contest will feature two divisions—high school teams and […]
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Build a Pinewood Derby car and race!
The Lompoc Police Activities League—in conjunction with Home Depot, Lompoc Parks & Recreation, and Lompoc YMCA—will be host to a series of workshops to gear up for the city’s Pinewood Derby Race on March 17 at Anderson Recreation Center. The workshops are open to all kids ages 5 and older, and will be held at […]
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Train for triathlons
The Central Coast Triathlon Club and Santa Maria Valley YMCA are teaming up to provide training for triathlons. The Tri-Training teams are designed to provide athletes with the tools and confidence to accomplish their first triathlons, regardless of fitness level. The teams are open to YMCA Members and non-members, who get two weekly passes per […]
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PAL Boxing holds bouts
The Santa Maria Police Activities League will be holding a full card of local amateur boxing matches on March 3 at the Minami Community Center. Advance pre-sale tickets are available for $5. Regular tickets are $10. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the first bout begins at 6 p.m. The Minami Community Center is at […]
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Babe Ruth league holds a wood bat tourney
Santa Maria Babe Ruth Baseball will be holding a wood bat tournament for players ages 14 and younger from Feb. 24 to 26 at Elks Field in Santa Maria. The fee is $350 per team and is due by Feb. 20. Teams must provide proof of insurance before the first game and have a three-game […]