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 […]
Past meets present
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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 […]
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Tevin Lemon
Nipomo High School pole vaulter Tevin Limon just keeps raising the bar on his own records. At the Pac-7 league track and field finals on May 6, the sophomore set a new school mark by vaulting 14 feet, 4 inches, smashing his personal best by 10 inches. “I’ve been working on really shooting up in […]
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Catching air
It’s a beautiful, clear May morning, and I’m soaring thousands of feet over the Pacific Ocean. I’m at the controls of a lightweight four-seater Cessna 172, along with my flight instructor for the day, Jon Stamets. Below, I see the white-capped breakers off Avila Beach and the coastline stretching for miles in either direction. Headset […]
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Youth basketball program tips off
The 1 Dream Foundation, a student mentoring and education organization, announced the formation of a comprehensive youth basketball program open to sixth and seventh grade boys from throughout the Central Coast. As part of the program, two youth teams will practice and compete in tournaments throughout California. Tryouts are free and will be held at […]