San Luis Obispo just took a poll to find out how its residents feel about their city. Not surprisingly, 95 percent responded they were very happy where they live. And why shouldn’t they be? My husband and I have visited nearly every square mile of San Luis Obispo over the years and have found it […]
Santa Maria leaders must not care anymore
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We’re not ready for electric cars yet
It is clear that people who make statements like “[electrify] vehicles of all types” or “[create] livable communities where transit, walking, and biking are important” (“Kick the oil habit,” June 17) have no earthly idea what is going on beyond their front doorstep. One trip down any highway in California and you will see hundreds […]
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Won’t someone sidestep the spinmasters?
So I see this front page headline, “New Times investigates the economics of illegal immigration,” and on the sister publication’s cover of the same week, “Dollars and Deportations” (June 24). Hmmm, I thought, very interesting, maybe someone is going to shed some light on the situation, especially here in Santa Maria. Well, upon reading both […]
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Enjoy landscapes at Grossman Gallery
Grossman Gallery at the Lompoc Library will feature landscape artist Todd Anderson during July. A reception for the artist will take place on July 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. A plein air painter, Anderson has shown in galleries throughout the state. He’s a graduate of UCSB’s Art Studio Honors Program and has been painting […]
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Catch a free flick
The Wildling Art Museum will present its Free Friday Flick featuring Saving Luna at 7 p.m. on July 2 at the museum, 2928 San Marcos in Los Olivos. The movie documents a relationship that developed between a young killer whale and the inhabitants of a remote Canadian town. The ultimately tragic drama explores humanity’s stewardship […]
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Join the star search
The Clark Center Search for the Stars Competition is coming fast: Auditions will be held by appointment on Aug. 21 in the Studio Theatre of the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande. Twenty-two acts will compete in the semifinals to be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 18. The grand prize winner […]
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Motown comes to the Central Coast
It wasn’t just any night at O’Sullivan’s in Santa Maria; it was the owner’s birthday, so there was a light feeling among the pub crowd. With an Irish name like O’Sullivan’s, it was fitting that they would have a band on the stage performing in the Irish idiom, and it went over perfectly: People were […]
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Doggie treat
I have to admit I was a little skeptical about whether or not Sylvia would be any good. The Drama Desk Award-winning play puts an unusual twist on the ever-popular plot device of a love triangle between a man and the two women competing for his heart; this time, one of the women is a […]
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Doggie treat
I have to admit I was a little skeptical about whether or not Sylvia would be any good. The Drama Desk Award-winning play puts an unusual twist on the ever-popular plot device of a love triangle between a man and the two women competing for his heart; this time, one of the women is a […]
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Clubs and Meetings
4-H welcomes anyone interested in the group to sign up now. Find a nearby club by contacting the Santa Barbara County 4-H Office at 692-1730 or zmhughes@ucdavis.edu. ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS for men meets in San Luis Obispo and Grover Beach. Men interested in attending may contact representatives: 550-6718 or not_moses@fastmail.fm. ALL-AMERICAN QUILTERS’ GUILD meets […]
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Spiritual
BAHA’I interfaith worship services are the second Sunday of each month. Info: 489-4172. Children’s classes are the first Saturday of each month. Info: 937-9451. Study circles about The Life of the Spirit are ongoing in Santa Maria. For questions, dates, and times: 614-0963. Info: 937-9451. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH holds worship services Sundays with Holy Communion […]
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Farmers Market
SANTA MARIA 100 S. Broadway at Main, Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Features local beekeepers’ honey and bee pollen, breads and pastries, plants and flower bouquets, fresh fruits and vegetables. ORCUTT Corner of Clark and Bradley, Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh honey, flowers, and eggs, along with fresh fruits and […]