TRAILBLAZING Whether it falls around sunrise or closer to the witching hour, low tide is when youāll find Los Osos resident Matt Andrews out on a beach looking for treasure, armed with his metal detector. While drawing lines in the sand, Andrews grids the ground he covers to avoid missing a spot or scanning the […]
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Tribe Coffeehouse in Arroyo Grande serves seasonal lattes, floral drinks, and a creative coffee menu
Espresso, strawberry rose, coconut, mint and guava with steamed milk, topped with strawberry dustāsounds like a potion brewing in a witchās kitchen. But in reality, itās a cup of coffee in Arroyo Grande. At Tribe Coffeehouse, magic is on the menu. Here, espresso mingles with rose petals and lavender. Matcha arrives infused with seasonal fruits […]
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Try something new with the Central Coast Meatless Meetup crew
Thirteen years ago, Steve Key decided to stop eating animal products. Before he flipped the switch, heād call himself a āwannabe vegetarian,ā refraining from meat most of the time but not going against the grain while out to eat with his buddies. He found it difficult in the 1980s and 1990s to find meatless options […]
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In 30-plus years, Klondike Pizza has hardly changed a bit
Pizza pizzaTo see Klondikeās menu, order online, and make reservations, visit klondikepizza.com. Follow along on Instagram @klondikepizza. The Santa Maria shop is located at 2059 S. Broadway and open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call (805) 348-3667 with questions. After five years of living in Anchorage, Alaska, Pamela Dennis told her husband, Mike, […]
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Central Coast bakers deliver homemade goods to underserved children
Lee Coogan feels blessed that her birthday was always celebrated when she was a kid. So was her sonās, and so are her grandkidsā. But some people arenāt as fortunate to get a slice of cake in honor of the year ahead. Starting 10 years ago, a national nonprofit, For Goodness Cakes, set out to […]
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The Melodrama presents its first production of the year
Catch The Super Trio at The Great American Melodrama Theatre before the final curtain closes on March 7. āIn a universe brimming with superpowered folks, three friends flipping burgers at a fast-food joint get the chance of a lifetime: an internship to become The Super Trio,ā according to the Melodrama. Enter antagonist Minerva, who threatens […]
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With many instruments in his toolbelt, a Central Coast musician passes his knowledge on to students of all ages
In kindergarten, Michael Nunez learned how to play the accordion. It was a popular instrument at the time, so his parents started him in group lessons. By the time he was in junior high, Michael was also playing drums, piano, and guitar. When his friends took interest in the instruments, he lent them a hand […]
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If you saw Wicked, youāre going to see Wicked: For Good
Jon M. Chu directs this second part of the film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz spinoff Broadway musical, Wicked, which explores Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her relationship with Glinda (Ariana Grande), the Good Witch of the North. (138 min.) Wicked: For GoodWhatās it rated? PG Whatās it […]
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Ritual Reform puts its signature spin on a new Santa Maria studio with XFormer Pilates machines
Carving out some time to focus on the here and now set the tone for Sarah Whitmore Boeās present and future, the owner and founder of threeāsoon to be fourālocal Pilates studios explained. āMy journey to it was really during a time of change in my life. I got sober 10 years ago and really […]
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Local life coach and overnight pet sitterās nomadic journey takes her off the beaten path
As much as she loves cats and dogs, Sarah āBoltyā Bolton doesnāt own any pets. She prefers āthe cool auntā role over full-time pet parent, which led her to start her own pet-sitting business, the Central Coast resident explained. āPet-sitting is a way that Iām able to get my fill of puppy love and kitty […]
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Halcyonās former Temple of the People leader, Eleanor Shumway, dies at 92
Halcyonās former Temple of the People Guardian-in-Chief Eleanor Shumway died on Aug. 12 at home in Arroyo Grande. She was 92. The leader of the local Theosophical Society for 32 years, Shumway was the only guardian-in-chief who lived to retire and witness her successor head the century-old Temple of the People. To her family, Shumway […]