Is it already December? I feel like I just finished boxing up the holiday decorations. Now I have to put them out again. That’s because I am big on traditions, especially during the holidays. Everyone has their own holiday family traditions. Some spring from religious rites and others from cultural customs. Some exist because generations […]
Humor: Ariel doesn’t break holiday tradition
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Do you have all of your holiday shopping done?
Allie Shea student ambassador “No, I don’t have the money or time.” Henry Schroff student activities assistant “No, mostly because of time. I went shopping on Black Friday, but didn’t find anything.” Marnia Lambardi public information specialist “Yes, because I always home-make my gifts. I am ready and excited for the holidays!” Stephanie Robb coordinator […]
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Last-Minute Gift Guide 2017
You might have everyone crossed off your holiday shopping list, but what about the four-legged friends and family in your life? For this year’s Last-Minute Gift Guide, the Sun focused on gifts for pets and pet owners, like holiday-themed dog clothes, adoption deals at the Santa Maria Animal Shelter, training for dogs who always tip […]
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Deck the paws: This year’s Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide is for the pets and animal lovers on your list
You might have everyone crossed off your holiday shopping list, but what about the four-legged friends and family in your life? For this year’s Last-Minute Gift Guide, the Sun focused on gifts for pets and pet owners, like holiday-themed dog clothes, adoption deals at the Santa Maria Animal Shelter, training for dogs who always tip […]
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Black Bear Diner in Santa Maria brings country kitsch front and center
I’ve never really been one for a lot of fake corporate kitsch in restaurants. That cute rusty license plate from 1956 Montana hanging on the wall over your table was probably made in a Taiwanese factory anyway. But I have to say, the Black Bear Diner is pretty damn charming. The locally owned franchise, which […]
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Political Watch 12/07/17
• Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) appeared on Meet the Press on Dec. 2, and discussed President Donald Trump’s actions following the guilty plea of his former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. A tweet from the president’s Twitter account said, “I had to fire Gen. Flynn because he lied to the Vice President and the FBI,” […]
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A hot mess
It’s been more difficult getting my usual bird’s-eye view of Santa Barbara County what with all this wind. But I can still see plenty that’s going on, especially the massive smoke cloud to the south. I lamented the wildfires we had earlier this year—the Alamo and Whittier fires—but based on what we’re seeing out of […]
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LOCAL NOTES: The Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale prepare program of holiday favorites
Tradition is the red thread that ties centuries of Christmastimes together, and music is the bow that fastens it all up. The Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale’s upcoming concert, Festival of Carols, pays vocal tribute to those traditions. The festival happens the weekend of Dec. 16 and 17 and includes classical through contemporary holiday music, […]
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Mollie Dobbs turns childhood acting bug into blossoming career
Actress Molly Dobbs, an Arroyo Grande High School graduate, is currently performing the role of Ellie in the Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) production of Freaky Friday. She recently talked with the Sun about her career and her origins as a performer. Sun: How did you get started in theater? Dobbs: I grew up in […]
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Central Coast holiday shows to kick off the season
We’re a week into December, and it is indeed beginning to look a lot like Christmas. But forget decorating the tree just so or purchasing the perfect gift—the real question is what forms of community holiday merriment should one partake in? There’s too many festive shows and only so much time, so we at the […]
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Corby Burress
St. Joseph High School girls’ soccer forward Corby Burress got off to just about as great a start as she could hope for to her 2017-18 season. The junior standout found the net twice in the Knights’ opening game, a 3-0 route of Cabrillo High School on Nov. 28. In addition to securing the first […]
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Proud Saints: Santa Maria football shines in historic CIF championship game, despite loss to Big Bear
No moment better captured the vibe at Santa Maria High School on Dec. 2 than the scene at Ralph Baldiviez Stadium just minutes after the final buzzer of the CIF Southern Section Division 12 Championship football game sounded. Heartbreak permeated the air as the Saints were forced to watch Big Bear High School raucously celebrate […]
