Due to cooler-than-average weather this summer, garden tomatoes have taken awhile to blush completely crimson and the zucchini hasn’t yet exploded into zeppelin-sized specimens. Despite a slow start, however, gardens up and down the Central Coast are beginning to pump out plenty of fresh, ripe produce. The harvest of backyard bounty comes just in time […]
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Sharing the gift of relaxation
After going on a personal retreat to learn about the healing powers of relaxation and meditation, a local business owner has returned to the Central Coast to share her knowledge with her neighbors. Starting Sept. 9, massage therapist Diane Shabazian will be leading relaxation retreats for men and women through Allan Hancock College. Shabazian also […]
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What song or type of music makes you want to change the radio station?
Shannon Fortner photo lab specialist “The Macarena—because it gets people to act crazy but I like it at the same time.” Gio Shovic software analyst “Rap—though some of it is all right. I’m kind of stuck with what I grew up with, like the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, even the ’90s.” June Romero childcare giver “Hard […]
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Shutter speed
I’ve driven past the Santa Maria Speedway countless times since I moved to San Luis Obispo County back in 1989. I’ve heard the noise of the cars at my girlfriend’s house (six or so miles away from the track) on Saturday nights in Santa Maria. I’ve had a few invites to go to the races, […]
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Political Watch 08.12
Responding to people attempting to reverse Proposition 14 through litigation, Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado released a statement on July 30 that said: “Voters have spoken loud and clear, and the people looking to nullify the initiative are choosing to continue the dysfunction, the unacceptable late budgets, and the continuous infighting. It is unbelievable that party […]
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Community Notebook 08.12
TUESDAY, AUG. 17 • The Guadalupe Planning Commission has its regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 918 Obispo St., Guadalupe. • The Santa Maria City Council has its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 110 E. Cook St., Santa Maria. Agendas are […]
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Hobnobbing With Helen
Cynics of the world, beware! There are good folks on this planet. Some of the very best people are CASA volunteers, who find room in their hearts for children in the foster care system—kids who might move from foster home to foster home, who might come from severely dysfunctional families, who might experience many changes in […]
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The Girl Scouts, they are a’changing
There’s more to Girl Scouts than just delicious cookies—a $700-million market—and they hope the public will know this after they finish launching a nationwide re-branding campaign called What Did You Do Today. Part of the transformation will be appealing more to the Hispanic population, one of the fastest growing demographics, by advertisements in Spanish language […]
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Meet the new brew crew in town
What’ll ya have: Davy Brown Ale, Wrangler Wheat, Paradise Pilsner, or Hoppy Poppy IPA? These are just a few of the new, locally made beers to tickle the taste buds of Central Coast residents come September, courtesy of the Figueroa Mounting Brewing Company. In a recent interview with the Sun, brewery co-owner and Buellton native […]
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Privacy or policing?
A new ordinance recently passed by the Santa Maria City Council has stirred some not-so-good feelings among the city’s business owners. On Aug. 3, the City Council voted 3-2 to approve a “good neighbor” ordinance aimed at making it easier for law enforcement to issue public disturbance citations to businesses and groups that hold large […]
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Whooping cough continues to bedevil SLO County
Whooping cough is still slowly spreading in San Luis Obispo County, according to figures just released by the county health agency. As of Aug. 4, San Luis Obispo County’s whooping cough count has reached 276 confirmed, probable, and suspected cases. Eleven of those cases involve infants younger than 1 year old, two of whom were […]
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Let the campaigning begin
On Aug. 5, Santa Maria business owner and philanthropist Jack Boysen officially announced his candidacy for a seat on the Santa Maria City Council at a press conference at the Betteravia Government Center in Santa Maria. Boysen was introduced to a crowd of more than a dozen supporters by 5th District Santa Barbara County Supervisor […]
