There’s just something about art and books together. They pair up like peanut butter and chocolate or cookies and milk. And that’s certainly the case at the Santa Maria Public Library. The new library has been in the public eye quite a bit since its August opening, followed by a library shop and a cafe;. […]
Words and art
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Make a weekend of it
Just when area vintners find themselves knee deep in grape juice and slippery skins, the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association (SBCVA) extends an invitation to join the messy fun. Over four days this October, wine lovers can get an eyeful of the action as winemakers, chefs, and tasting room staffers roll out the red carpet […]
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America’s Tire opens a Santa Maria location
The company that bills itself as the world’s largest independent tire and wheel retailer has opened a 5,000-square-foot facility in Santa Maria at 1266 S. Broadway. The Santa Maria store is operated by six employees and is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on […]
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Tri-County PODS celebrates its millionth delivery
PODS, Inc. just delivered its one millionth POD, and though the delivery wasn’t on the Central Coast, local franchise owner Steve Yapp is still celebrating. “As a PODS franchise owner, it is a thrill to be a part of the millionth PODS container delivery,” Yapp said in a release. “We want to take this opportunity […]
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Fashion N Formal presents new choices for prom night
Fashion N Formal owner Sandra Patton just got back from the Las Vegas Prom convention, and she’s excited about the new dresses she’ll have in stock for the 2009 prom season. Her Santa Maria shop at 2050 S. Broadway, suite B, also offers tuxedo rentals, bridesmaid dresses, and dresses for the mother of the bride. […]
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New car rental company offers fuel-efficient hybrids
Locals looking to get around in a hybrid car can now stop by the Santa Maria-based Zynk Rentals. The new company has a selection of hybrid vehicles available for business or leisure travel. It also offers VIP service and delivers the rental car right to the customer’s home or business and picks it up when […]
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Political Watch
• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded a federal grant worth $289,150 to the Santa Barbara County Department of Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health. The money will go toward funding the department’s methamphetamine recovery services.The county is expected to use the funds to improve the drug court system, and to expand […]
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Hobnobbing with Helen
Five lithesome L.A. Laker Girls added sparkle and fun to the inaugural Toys for Tots golf tournament on Sept. 8 at the Santa Maria Country Club. The Central Coast Toys for Tots held the outing in order to shore up their sagging coffers before the holidays. “This event will be a giant help to Toys […]
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Creating a support system for cancer patients
Central Coast patients in need of specialized cancer treatment soon won’t have to travel out of the area, thanks to the shared vision of local oncologist Robert Dichmann and a local businessman and cancer survivor, Atul Patel. The two men, along with Patel’s father, are in the beginning stages of building an all-in-one, comprehensive cancer […]
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U.S. House passes bill approving offshore oil drilling
Late on the evening of Sept. 16, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 236-189 to approve a bill that would relax a longtime ban on offshore drilling. The bill would allow drilling 100 miles off of both the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines. That distance would be cut in half to 50 miles if a state’s […]
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Paso City Council conditionally approves tri-county re-entry facility
On Sept. 16, officials from three counties let out sighs of relief after the Paso Robles City Council conditionally approved construction of a state-run re-entry facility on land adjacent to the Paso Robles Municipal Airport. The council voted 4-0, with Councilman John Hamon absent, in favor of building a 500-bed facility to rehabilitate inmates from […]
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Santa Barbara County Fire Chief announces his retirement
Santa Barbara County Fire Chief John Scherrei will soon be passing the firefighting torch to someone else, following his retirement from county service in January 2009. On Sept. 22, Scherrei confirmed his pending retirement plans with County Executive Officer Michael F. Brown and the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. The county human resources department […]