From San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, there’s one major hospital patients seem to like most, according to data from the California HealthCare Foundation. As of Feb. 25, the data—which can be found online at calhospitalcompare.org—indicates French Hospital in San Luis Obispo ranks the highest in “overall patient experience,” with an approval rating of 74 […]
French Hospital tops the local list for patient satisfaction
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Tepusquet bridge is ready for dedication
The wait is nearly over for residents of the Sisquoc and Tepusquet communities eager for an easier commute across the Sisquoc River—and wine-lovers looking for more convenient access to local wineries. The two-lane Tepusquet Road Bridge, which began construction in April 2009, will be dedicated at a ceremony on Feb. 27. The bridge permanently replaces […]
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Builders Association hands out awards
Home Builders Association Central Coast, a trade group representing industry professionals in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, recently held its annual Leadership Installation and Awards Banquet at Arroyo Grande’s Monarch Club at Trilogy. Among those recognized were Shea Homes’ Barry Cunningham for Builder of the Year; Paul Rodriquez of Hayward Lumber Company as […]
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Zen Dental is here
Zen Dental Group is currently celebrating its grand opening in Santa Maria. Trained to provide individualized treatment through communication with their patients, UCLA graduates Dr. Yat Tang and Dr. Carmen Ha offer comprehensive restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Zen Dental’s team of specialists employs state-of-the-art technology and the latest in digital x-ray, intra-oral photography, and energy […]
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Wisdom Island hosts events
Nipomo’s new age bookstore, Wisdom Island, has more in store beginning Feb. 27, when customers can see what the future holds and learn more about raw foods. First, from noon to 4 p.m., Wisdom Island welcomes medium and channeler James Milanesa for pSychic Saturdays. Customers will be able to purchase readings at $35 for a […]
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Mall welcomes Central City Market
The rejuvenation of Santa Maria’s Town Center mall took another step forward with the recent opening of Central City Market. Featuring gourmet home-cooked style cuisine, fine deli selections, and domestic and imported beer and wine, the restaurant serves a casual lunch and an upscale dinner service. Dinner reservations are accepted from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. […]
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Get a taste of justice
Santa Maria’s business people stand behind their community in countless ways, putting good intentions into everyday practice. They give of their time, offer their services, and donate items to auctions to raise funds for worthy causes. On March 6, Santa Marians are invited to join them in supporting one such cause at the sixth annual […]
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Raytheon pledges financial support to Santa Barbara County engineering academy
An engineering academy in Goleta has received a donation of $175,000, payable over five years, from Raytheon Corporation, to help pay for the construction of a new engineering facility. Raytheon representatives presented an oversized check to Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy officials during a special ceremony on Feb. 15 at Dos Pueblos High School. According to […]
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Lompoc to hold babysitting course
Calling all potential babysitters: On Feb. 27, the Lompoc Parks, Recreation, and Urban Forestry Department will offer an American Red Cross-certified Babysitting Training Course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Anderson Recreation Center, 125 W. Walnut Ave., in Lompoc. Enrollees will learn how to prevent and respond to emergencies and how to identify […]
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Service, disconnected
Long ago and far away overseas, while serving in the Army in the early 1960s, I witnessed something in the name of “military justice” that angered me and turned my stomach. It still does. I served in Asmara, Eritrea, on an Army Security Agency post called Kagnew Station and was an Army broadcaster with the […]
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Aly Beebe
St. Joseph’s Lady Knights are mounting another playoff charge, and once again, Aly Beebe is the center of attention. The 6-foot-4 sophomore led a balanced assault in a 94-14 drubbing of Malibu in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 4A playoffs on Feb. 20. In just about a half of playing time, […]
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YMCA registers for winter sports
The Santa Maria Valley YMCA is now registering for Rookie Sports basketball and progressive swim lessons. Rookie Sports basketball is offered to children ages 3 to 6. Games will be held Wednesdays from March 10 to April 7. The registration deadline is March 5, and the cost is $48 for YMCA members and $63 for […]