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Foam legacy

A firefighting substance used at the Santa Maria Public Airport decades ago contaminated its water, soil
by Taylor O'Connor

Cleaning chemicals used decades ago seeped into the soil and groundwater at airports across the state, including Santa Maria’s, Santa Barbara County 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson told the Sun. “We know more than we did 40 years ago. I don’t think anyone intentionally polluted our groundwater, but there is a chemical down in the […]

Posted inMusic, Arts & Culture

The Little Mermaid is worthy of its animated 1989 predecessor

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Anna Starkey and Glen Starkey

THE LITTLE MERMAID What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth, Glen? Full price What’s it worth, Anna? Full price Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards RPX Santa Maria, Movies Lompoc, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande Rob Marshall (Chicago, Memoirs of a Geisha, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) directs this live-action version of the beloved 1989 […]

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French Fries in Arroyo Grande is a fiery beacon to french fry fans

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When customers approach the front counter of French Fries in Arroyo Grande, they’ll find a list of 10 different french fry styles to choose from: shoestring, crinkle, wedge, sidewinder, waffle, curly, seashore, steak, sweet potato, and tater tots. There are also dozens of topping options to pick from, including chili, pulled pork, carne asada, cheese curds, poutine gravy, bacon, guacamole, nacho cheese, and much more.

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We Are Family photos celebrate LGBTQ-plus families across the Central Coast

by Adrian Vincent Rosas

See for yourself Experience the exhibit We Are Family at The Bunker (810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo) until the end of June. For more information on other Central Coast Pride events, visit slopride.com or follow them on Instagram @centralcoastpride. For Laura Albers, a family photo is a powerful thing.  Sometimes it’s a window into […]

Posted inOpinion

Menace to society

by The Canary

Colson Canyon Road has been closed since January.  If you live on the wrong side of that closure, guess what? You better own an ATV, because that’s the only way you’re getting to and from your house. Sounds amazing, right? If you own a business on the wrong side of that closure, you’ve been out […]

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Santa Maria makes headway on the decades-long Downtown Specific Plan, but residents are concerned about impacts on current neighborhoods and businesses

by Taylor O'Connor

After waiting for years for Santa Maria to develop its downtown, Ed Carcarey said he’s excited to finally see some investment and promise for more housing, restaurants, and businesses in the city.  “I’ve been involved with the downtown [area] since I’ve owned a business in the city for 25 years now, located on the northern […]

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The Central Coast is abloom with California’s favorite superfood

by Cherish Whyte

Get your green gems Support Central Coast growers at local farmers’ markets and shops, and learn more about California avocados—including history, storage tips, nutrition facts, and recipes—at californiaavocado.com. Try Hass avocados from oceanbreezefarms.com and avocado-inspired dishes at hotelslo.com. The estimated 257 million pounds of avocados California will produce this season are hitting store shelves and […]

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Celebrate the olive

Los Olivos pays homage to its namesake with the Jazz and Olive Festival in June
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All that jazz Find out more about the 17th annual Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival at jazzandolivefestival.org. The upcoming festival is hosted by the Los Olivos Rotary Club and will be held on Saturday, June 10, at Lavinia Campbell Park, located at 2398 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos. The olive-themed appetizers at an upcoming […]

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