A plan to develop the Laetitia winery estate south of Arroyo Grande is heading down a contentious path. Laetitia’s developers hope to build their project as an “agricultural cluster,” similar to the Santa Margarita Ranch development planned for farther north. And like critics of the plan for Santa Margarita Ranch, critics of the Laetitia project […]
Resistance mounts to planned ag cluster
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Correction
In the Sun‘s Nov. 27 School Scene, the address and phone number of Mission Valley School was incorrectly reported. The school office is located at 1301 North A St., room P-1. The school’s phone number is 742-3252. m
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It’s time to talk about traffic
The Santa Maria Transit Division will hold a public workshop on unmet transit needs on Dec. 10 at Shepard Hall in the Santa Maria Public Library, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Community members are invited to make suggestions on expanding transit services in the area. For more information, visit the city’s website at ci.santa-maria.ca.gov.
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‘Light Up a Life’ with Marian Hospice
The holidays can be a particularly difficult time for people grieving the loss of a loved one. To brighten holiday spirits, Marian Hospice is inviting community members to join its annual memorial celebration-Light Up a Life-in Santa Maria on Dec. 4 and in Lompoc on Dec. 11. The Santa Maria event will be held at […]
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Santa Maria residents are ready to deck the town
Bust out the tinsel and seasonal lawn ornaments-the city of Santa Maria is inviting locals to spread a little holiday cheer by participating in the 2008 Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights Decoration Celebration. The nomination period for this year’s event began Nov. 24 and will last until Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. Judging will take […]
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Santa Maria’s Christmas Parade of Lights will be a ‘Winter Wonderland’
Sparkling, seasonal lights and other decorations will be on display on Dec. 6 during the annual Santa Maria Christmas Parade of Lights. The parade is scheduled to begin at 5:20 p.m. on Broadway between Stowell Road and the Santa Maria Town Center. Presented by the Santa Maria and Nipomo Rotary clubs, the parade will feature […]
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Santa Maria Police Department corporal shared his wisdom and skills with everyone
On Dec. 1, the Santa Maria Police Department announced the Nov. 27 passing of retired police corporal Mark Riddering. He was 53 years old. Riddering worked for the Santa Maria Police Department from 1989 to 1998. He retired after being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, but continued to […]
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Big name, big heart
If you drop by the Addamo Wine Tasting Room and Bistro on East Clark in Old Orcutt at lunchtime, chances are you will see a tall, blond, young-looking woman in her late 30s. She will no doubt be swathed in a large, dark green apron. While she delivers water or buses tables in the two […]
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Community Corner
The winter months will be a little bit easier for people in need thanks to the Santa Maria Noontime Kiwanis’ annual December Coat Drive. From Dec. 1 through 5, locals can donate coats to any Santa Maria, Orcutt, or Guadalupe RaboBank branch. There will be clearly marked drop boxes at each of the branches, and […]
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The Kastle has moved
Kali’s Kastle, which offers boutique clothing for girls infant to 14, has moved to a new location: 4869 S. Bradley Road in Orcutt. The new space offers an expanded party room and showcases the Kaity’s Kloset clothing line and Klean Kanteen stainless steel water bottles. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. […]
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See the Santa Maria Valley through the eyes of a visitor
One side is the Santa Maria Valley, complete with major roads and landmarks. On the other side is a list of the area’s top attractions, broken down into categories: wine and food, outdoor recreation, family-friendly experiences, and entertainment (shopping, theaters, and museums). And it’s free. The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & […]
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Vocational training center gets ready to move
VTC Enterprises, a local vocational and life skills training center for community residents with developmental disabilities, is looking to move into a new home in the coming months. A big new home. An increasing caseload in the organization’s Quality Life Services Program and Santa Maria’s plans to extend McCoy Lane prompted VTC Enterprises to gear […]