The Wildling Art Museum is offering a series of discussions focusing on the different tools and practices used throughout the painting process. Taught by a variety of professionals, the hour-long classes are geared toward beginners and anyone interested in getting deeper into painting. Each informal session is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn […]
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Artesia School gets repairs
The historic Artesia School in Lompoc will get a much-needed facelift thanks to the generosity of donors. Lompoc Valley’s first country school, which operated from 1876 to 1961, was in need of a new porch and paint when the Lompoc Museum sent out a plea for donations. Now, $11,400 in donations later, the school will […]
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PCPA gets a national award
PCPA Theaterfest got some national recognition as the recipient of a $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts award. The grant, in addition to helping underwrite the production of West Side Story, will help with outreach efforts among local at-risk youth, and particularly the ongoing gang problem in northern Santa Barbara County. The National Endowment for […]
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Past meets present
A highway runs hundreds of miles up and down the state, carrying visitors at 65 mph—or more—to where they want to go. Every convenience can be found along the way: a place to sleep, a place to eat, a place to rest. But it wasn’t always that way. At one time, the 13-room adobe home […]
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Dreams and reality
Do opposites attract? Or do they more complement each other? Think yin and yang, to and fro, dots and stripes, peanut butter and chocolate. In the case of David Brown and Teri Sanders-Brown, dreams and reality make up the magical combination. This month, Brown takes his reality and pairs it with Sanders-Brown’s dream for […]
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When designated and hated
I’ll admit my wife and I enjoy partaking in a few alcoholic beverages from time to time. We’re both adults and we work hard for the weekend, so, occasionally, we like to see the empty bottom of a beer can—or seven. As a couple, we have always been very responsible when it comes to drinking […]
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C & D Zodiac holds a meeting
C & D Zodiac, Santa Maria’s eighth-largest employer, will host the next Manufacturers Association meeting on May 25. The event includes a presentation on lean manufacturing and a tour of the company’s manufacturing facility. With more than 470 employees, C & D Zodiac specializes in designing, manufacturing, and integrating aircraft interiors. It’s embraced the concept […]
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Santa Lucia reports first quarter loss
Santa Lucia Bancorp, an Atascadero-based bank with a branch in Santa Maria, recently released results for the first quarter of 2010, reporting a net loss of $696,000 to common shareholders. The company also announced that its net interest margin fell to 4.35 percent for the period ending March 31, compared with 4.65 percent for the […]
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PostNet celebrates small businesses
National Small Business Week kicks off May 23. To celebrate, locally owned copy and print center PostNet is launching a host of special promotions throughout the month. From now through May 31, small businesses in Santa Maria can get $25 off print jobs of $100 or more, $20 off full color banners, and $200 off […]
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Boutique opens in Santa Maria Inn
Forget Me Not Boutique recently opened in the Historic Santa Maria Inn. The shop specializes in one-of-a-kind items, from clothing to accessories. Owned by sisters Donna De La Cruz and Lisa Villareal, the boutique offers a unique inventory for men and women. Forget Me Not Boutique is located at 801 S. Broadway in Santa Maria. […]
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Fesler students travel the ‘Road to College’
More than 250 students at Fesler Junior High School got to walk the halls of all the California State University colleges on May 6 as part of a virtual tour led by college students and CSU officials. Students boarded a specially equipped tour bus filled with 30 laptop computers to explore career interests and learn […]
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Red Cross encourages families to be safe
Families from all over Santa Barbara County are invited to learn about natural disasters and disaster preparedness on May 22, Safe Kids Day. Presented by the American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter, the event will feature fun activities that teach children about the science behind natural disasters, as well as how to prepare for […]