At a certain time of day, on certain days of the week, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes hold a special magic. Any prints left as evidence of life are wiped away, and the massive sand forms become a source of solitude and beauty. They take on a life of their own under various patterns—flat and smooth in […]
Digging the dunes
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Not in hot water
My employer scheduled me for a week’s worth of training in another city. Apparently, after 10 years at the same place, I have no idea what I am doing at work, and to get someone to actually teach me how to do my job is so challenging it required the services of someone from out […]
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Santa Lucia Bancorp declares dividend
The board of directors for Santa Lucia Bancorp, parent company of Atascadero-based Santa Lucia Bank, recently announced a 2 percent stock dividend for the company. The dividend will be issued on or about April 23 to shareholders of record as of March 31. In a press release, Santa Lucia Bancorp President and CEO John Hansen […]
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Hunt for wisdom
Arrr, matey! Nipomo’s new age bookstore, Wisdom Island, is holding a treasure hunt on April 24. Bags of treasure will be handed out from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bounty will include incense, bookmarks, and coupons for psychic readings and massage sessions. Businesses in La Placita Shopping Center will be contributing vouchers for video […]
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Monarch CFO earns recognition
Monarch Wealth Strategies announced the firm’s Chair of the Board and Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Patterson has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary designation from Fiduciary360. Out of more than 268,000 financial advisors in the nation, fewer than 3,000 have the title of AIF. Patterson is one of only two people to obtain the designation […]
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Growers hold an open house
Central Coast Greenhouse Growers’ Association member nurseries throughout Nipomo and Arroyo Grande will open their doors to the general public for the organization’s ninth annual open house on April 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participating nurseries include Ball FloraPlant, Ball Tagawa Growers, Clearwater Nursery, Eufloria Flowers, Excel Floral, Greenheart Farms, Native Sons, Inc., […]
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Lucia Mar plans workshop to help ease layoff pains
Lucia Mar plans workshop to help ease layoff pains To help teachers and other staff members facing layoffs, officials at Lucia Mar Unified School District are planning to hold a “Transition Workshop” on April 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the district offices, 602-G Orchard St., in Arroyo Grande. At the workshop, the district’s […]
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Eggs take flight at Orcutt Academy
Rather than hunting for eggs in the grass, students in Orcutt Academy’s Introduction to Engineering class launched the fragile, shelled shapes into the sky March 25 as part of a mathematical experiment. Equipped with tissue and wrapping paper, the students were told to design and construct hot air balloons capable of lifting an egg. Each […]
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Analise Riezebos
Analise Riezebos, a senior at Saint Joseph High School, went once more unto the breach and came out an MVP at the 20th annual Kiwanis Central Coast All-Star Basketball Spectacular. She racked up a total of 21 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. This wasn’t the first win for Riezebos, nor the first time she’s […]
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Saints hold court
To paraphrase a longtime professional tennis sponsor, Santa Maria’s boys’ tennis team has come a long way, baby. After a recent win, the Saints stood at 5-2 and a perfect 4-0 in league play, going into a March 30 match against undefeated perennial powerhouse Santa Ynez Valley. Among their victories, the Saints have beaten St. […]
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Bunco tourney will benefit city recreation
The People for Leisure and Youth will be hosting a 1950s style Bunco tournament to raise funds for youth recreation in the Santa Maria Valley on April 16. Bunco is a game where players take turns rolling dice, trying to accumulate as many points as possible to win each round. Cash prizes will be awarded […]
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It’s a mad, mad world
Brace yourselves for the ultimate adventure: the Central Coast Crazy Race, taking place throughout the Central Coast on May 1. It’s described as a cross between Amazing Race, Survivor, and the Ultimate Scavenger Hunt Contestants will gather clues as they travel from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo, down to Santa Ynez, and back again. […]