THE AUTUMN ARTS GRAPES AND GRAINS FESTIVAL celebrates its 27th year with a community street festival featuring artists and their works, live art demonstrations, a chalk art exposé, a car show, children’s activities, food, wine tasting, and live music on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Civic Center McClelland Street Corridor, […]
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Political Watch 09.30
Put on your tux or evening dress and make your way to the fourth annual Santa Maria Mayors’ Ball on Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Santa Maria Country Club, 505 W. Waller Lane. Incoming 5th District County Supervisor Steve Lavagnino will be the master of ceremonies for this black tie fundraiser to benefit […]
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Community Notebook 09.30
• The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Agendas are available at santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. • The Vandenberg Village Community Services District has its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room, […]
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Cleaning house for Mother Nature
The beaches of the Central Coast have had a successful cleaning session. This year’s Coastal Clean Up Day was held on Sept. 25 and had more than 1,073 volunteers at 28 cites along the Santa Barbara County coastline, according to event officials. More than 2,887 pounds of trash and 1,104 pounds of recyclables were retrieved […]
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Runway extension to result in longer flights
Wanna get away? Far away? Travelers leaving Santa Maria Airport will likely be able to take longer flights out of town as a result of a runway extension project scheduled to begin later this year. To pay for the project, the Santa Maria Public Airport District is taking advantage of a $4.1 million Airport Improvement […]
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Lucia Mar picked for federal grant
Things are starting to look up for Lucia Mar Unified School District, financially speaking. On Sept. 23, a representative from the office of U.S. Rep. Lois Capps called the district office to tell officials their district had been chosen to receive a $7.2 million-grant from the federal government. The district has had approximately 20 percent […]
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Decision on Lompoc Walmart expansion delayed
The battle over what would be Walmart’s first Supercenter in Santa Barbara County will continue fomenting until at least mid-October, since Lompoc’s Planning Commission failed to reach a decision on the expansion project at its Sept. 23 meeting. With a 3-2 vote, the commission decided to hold off on approval of the project’s environmental impact […]
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Santa Maria youth centergets a technology upgrade
The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center won the lottery on Sept. 27, so to speak, when the GTECH Corporation, a gaming technology company, decided to make the center the recipient of its 146th After School Advantage computer lab upgrade. Since 1999, GTECH Corporation has been providing nonprofit agencies with state-of-the art, Internet-ready computer centers. According […]
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Growing Grounds celebrates harvest
Fall is here, but the remains of summer will hold center stage at the third annual Harvest Festival at Growing Grounds Farm on Oct. 16. Local artisans and musicians will be on hand to celebrate mental health, good work, and great food. Fresh organic produce, flower bouquets, and plants will be available for purchase at […]
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Maya unveils senior menu
Santa Maria’s Maya Restaurant has a new addition to its already extensive menu. Now, patrons older than 60 can alleviate some of the strain on their wallets with the restaurant’s new “Super Citizen Menu.” In lieu of senior discounts, manager Francisco Cadena III, a third-generation restaurateur, decided to offer the menu just for older folks. […]
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Healthy Palate changes address
Healthy Palate, an organic and gluten-free deli and smoothie shop, now has a new Santa Maria location. Owner Dr. Abiola Oladoke, a holistic health practitioner, prepares menu items with local and regional ingredients. Her shop specializes in real fruit smoothies, fresh juices, homemade soups, deli foods, gluten-free sandwiches, salads, and gluten-free pastries. But food isn’t […]
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KK’s cooks up grand opening
Arroyo Grande-based KK’s Gourmet Bundt Cakes may have opened its second location, in Santa Maria, back in April, but that doesn’t mean the celebration is over yet. KK’s will be holding a grand opening at the store on Oct. 1, with door prize drawings, giveaways, and free samples. The decadent family-run dessert shop specializes in […]