Beating heart To see the digital gallery and learn more about Corazón del Pueblo and its programs, visit corazondelpueblo.org. The nonprofit is located at 120 E. Jones St. in Santa Maria. A black ball gown decorated with yellow and white flowers depicted by a Righetti High School student was the one she dreamed of wearing […]
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Guadalupe bus service will integrate into Santa Maria transit by July
Passengers of the Guadalupe Flyer can take advantage of free rides for a limited time this summer thanks to a consolidation of two previously separate bus fare systems. During its June 3 meeting, the Santa Maria City Council agreed to allow Guadalupe’s public transit service to integrate into Santa Maria’s network. Starting on July 1, […]
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Santa Barbara County Fire Department announces high fire season recommendations
Wildfire season is here. Don’t want your home to burn down? The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has tips it hopes will help you evade disaster. In the first quarter of this year, the Palisades Fire tore through Los Angeles County, burning more than 23,000 acres of land and destroying more than 6,000 structures. Aiming […]
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Youth ARTS Alive returns for ninth summer of providing free art classes
Art’s alive! Starting June 16, Youth ARTS Alive will offer free summer classes for children ages 8 to 18 every Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The classes are held at three locations—the Minami Community Center, the Newlove Community Building, and the Grogan Community Center—and culminate with a Visual and Performing Arts […]
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Offensive lineman-turned winemaker wins Vinter of the Year, celebrates Flying Goat Cellars’ 25th anniversary
Flying high Flying Goat Cellars will celebrate its 25th birthday on June 21, with Full of Life Flatbread and Bob’s Well Bread, along with music by Angie and the Nightmares, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the winery. On Aug. 15, winemaker Norm Yost will be honored as Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance’s 2025 Vintner […]
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Lompoc’s Pour Decisions blends a leisurely atmosphere with zesty margaritas
Pour it up Located at 724 E. Ocean Ave., Pour Decisions encourages thirsty locals to come in and try their fresh-squeezed margaritas and signature espresso martinis. The cocktail bar shares information about upcoming events on Facebook under the name Pour Decisions or on Instagram @pourdecisionslompoc. For more information, call (805) 972-3107. It’s happy hour in […]
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Orcutt investment pro sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding elderly clients
Convicted of stealing more than $2.2 million over the course of seven years, a former financial advisor based in Orcutt will face a prison sentence of more than three times the amount her attorney argued for. On May 19, U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright II sentenced Julie Darrah to serve 121 months—a little more […]
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Mexicana Artist Helen Yanez depicts Purépecha heritage to highlight Mexican culture
Proud to represent On May 30, view Nuestra Lotería, which showcases the artwork of 220 students from Ernest Righetti and Santa Maria High Schools at the Santa Maria Fairpark from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit corazondelpueblo.org/nuestra-loteria. The Fairpark is located at 937 S. Thornburg St. Helen Yanez said she was always the […]
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Guadalupe council member accuses Royal Theater project manager of misrepresenting costs
A status report on Guadalupe’s initiative to restore its shuttered Royal Theater teed up an argument between the project’s lead and the elected official who serves on its capital campaign committee. During the Guadalupe City Council’s May 13 meeting, Councilmember Whitney Furness said there’s not enough city oversight when it comes to finances tied to […]
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Hellbound Bastards author Chris McGuinness shares layers of writing journey
Grab a copy Santa Maria writer Chris McGuinness’ first book, Hellbound Bastards—a vintage cosmic Western horror with classic roots—is available at amazon.com. As a preteen, Chris McGuinness began his journey down the horror path after receiving a copy of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot for Christmas. “That was the first adult horror book I ever read,” […]
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Simple Cafe creates uncomplicated deliciousness for breakfast and lunch
Keeping it simple With locations at 3546 Skyway Drive and 1414 Miller St., Simple Cafe provides a variety of sandwiches and baked goods across Santa Maria. Both locations are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Inquiries can be directed to (820) 946-4526 or […]
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Ashley and Nik Ramirez’s journey to their Buellton restaurant, Na Na Thai
Thai-m to eat Na Na Thai is located at 225 McMurray Road, unit E, and is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m. Check out @na_na_thai on Instagram and find the menu at nanathaisyv.com. When it comes to ingredients like monosodium glutamate, Ashley and Nik Ramirez don’t let misconceptions prevent them from trying […]