Witnesses to Roberta Skidmore’s creativity have learned to trust her process. Even the dressmaker’s husband, Kevin. “You see this pile of material, and you go, ‘How are they going to do anything with this?’” Kevin told the Sun. “And then she finishes it, and you go, ‘Oh my God!’” Many of those who wear Roberta’s […]
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Lompoc invites the community to its 73rd Flower Festival
The annual hometown tradition and quintessential Lompoc experience returns to the valley from June 25 to 28. This year’s Flower Festival in Ryon Memorial Park also recognizes the country’s milestone birthday with a theme titled America in Bloom: 250 Years. “It is a long-standing community event honoring the region’s deep roots in the flower-growing industry,” […]
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Los Alamos Old Days festival honors historic traditions and the community starts new ones
Ray Williams looks forward to celebrating the old days every year. He’s from Los Alamos, and that’s where he raised his children, who also get excited for the town’s annual weekend-long celebration. “Saturday night for me is always the fun one,” he said, referring to the night of live music and cook-your-own-steak dinners. Back on […]
