Young adults learning job- seeking skills at Lompoc workshop
Teenagers and young adults in Lompoc are getting a chance to learn valuable job-seeking information today at a special employment…
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Central Coast businesses coming up roses on Valentine’s Day
Santa Maria area businesses are expecting to cash in with big sales for the Valentine’s Day…
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New college opportunities now available in Santa Maria
Over the past several months, new colleges and programs have opened in Santa Maria, providing students with additional educational choices.…
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Law enforcement employees honored at Santa Maria Police Awards
The annual Santa Maria Police Awards Luncheon was held on Wednesday at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge. It recognized and honored sworn and civilian…
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Truck center breaks ground on new Santa Maria dealership, will create dozens of high paying jobs
A new large scale truck dealership broke ground on a new 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Santa Maria on Tuesday…
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Padhal, Hayes named Round Table athletes of the week
Gracen Hayes of Lompoc wrestling and Erynn Padhal of Orcutt Academy basketball are named the Northern Santa Barbara County Athletic Round Table…
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Central Coast economic forecast held in Santa Maria, adding high-paying jobs listed as a top priority
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, along with Aera Energy, held the 2020 Economic Forecast for the Central Coast on Monday afternoon at…
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Cal Poly loses NCAA appeal, athletic department hit with severe penalties
Cal Poly loses NCAA appeal and will be forced to vacate several team and individual records earned between 2012 and…
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New search warrants served in Kristin Smart disappearance, Paul Flores questioned
Sheriff’s officials had warrants for four locations in two states, California and…
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Major changes coming to Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival, including new name and format
After months of uncertainty, the Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival will continue on, but will feature several changes in 2020, including a new name…
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Opera Santa Barbara holds free noontime performance at Santa Maria Library
The dramatic sound of opera filled Shepard Hall at the Santa Maria Public Library Monday afternoon during a free performance held by Opera Santa…
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Beard-A-Reno, Miss Wrangler Contests begin, kicking off Elks Rodeo season
The countdown to the 77th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade officially kicks off Monday morning with the start of the long-running…
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Central Coast native Patrick Laird reflects on rookie NFL season with Miami Dolphins
Central Coast native Patrick Laird, who ranks among the all-time best football players in SLO County history, looks back on his rookie season with…
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Teenage drivers learn defensive driving skills through Hancock College safety program
Teenagers go through defensive driving training program at Hancock’s Public Safety Training Complex in Lompoc.…
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Green ribbons placed around Orcutt to support local teenager fighting cancer
Green ribbons can be seen wrapped around street signs and trees throughout several areas of…
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Orcutt basketball coach remembers friendship with Kobe Bryant
Orcutt-based club basketball coach and tournament director Mike Alexander is remembering his friendship with the basketball icon Kobe…
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Santa Maria Mah Jongg tournament raises money for Special Olympics
Santa Maria hosts 5th Annual Mah Jongg tournament, a fundraiser benefitting Special Olympics…
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Annual student art show now on display at Hancock College
Allan Hancock College unveils its annual Fine Arts Student Art Show, which showcases the artistic talents of more than 50 students.…
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Pioneer Valley students learn about courses at first-time Elective Exploration Day
Pioneer Valley High School students learn about course offerings they can schedule in the future at the school’s first-ever Elective Exploration…
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Central Coast businesses expecting to cash in from 49ers in Super Bowl
With the 49ers set to play in Super Bowl LIV, local businesses, such as restaurants, bars, markets and sporting good stores, are expecting to cash in…
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