Many popular garden features, such as window boxes and foundation plantings, evolved from more utilitarian and perhaps obsolete applications.
The Rotary Club of Santa Maria recently inducted their newest member, Nancy Crawford.
Dear Heloise: We just bought laminated floors for our home, but the guys who installed them didn't leave any instructions on how to care for t…
During many of my individual or group discussions with families that are caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s, the subjects of …
Think it through before you spend on something you don't need. Money matters can make or break you this year. Remain consistent, and you'll av…
Today is Saturday, Aug. 13, the 225th day of 2022. There are 140 days left in the year. On Aug. 13, 1961, East Germany sealed off the border b…
Sandra Michelle Bumanglag-Williamson August 7, 2022 Sandra Michelle Bumanglag-Williamson, AGE 51, Passed away August 7, 2022. Resident of Santa...
Mike Gotchal August 10, 2022 Mike Gotchal, AGE 72, Passed away August 10, 2022. Resident of Nipomo, Ca. Arrangements are under the direction of...
This past spring and early summer, while some people were groaning over skyrocketing gas prices, I was saying it’s a necessary step in our bre…
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, "Kirk," and I have been dating exclusively for nearly two years and live together. We met during the pandemic, so for…
We invite you to a special Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Survivorship Seminar with Wei Bai, MD, Saturday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. at Mission Hop…
Your mind is sharp, and very little will escape your notice this year. Dive into the things that bring you joy, and expand your friendships, h…
Robert Lee Asbell July 27, 2022 Robert Lee Asbell, 91, of Oceano, passed away July 27, 2022. Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo...
Stephen David Grden August 7, 2022 Stephen David Grden, 72, of Santa Maria, passed away August 7, 2022. Arrangements are in the care of...
Delia T. Lopez August 10, 2022 Delia T. Lopez, AGE 84, Passed away August 10, 2022. Resident of Santa Maria, Ca. Arrangements are under the...
Joseph "Joe" C. Tobin Jr. August 7, 2022 Joseph "Joe" C. Tobin Jr. , AGE 44, Passed away August 7, 2022. Resident of Santa Maria, Ca. Arrangements...
Thomas Patrick Weldon, Jr. March 15, 1937 July 27, 2022 Thomas Patrick Weldon, Jr., died on July 27, 2022. He was born the youngest child, second...
Today is Friday, Aug. 12, the 224th day of 2022. There are 141 days left in the year. In 1985, a crippled Japan Airlines Boeing 747 on a domes…
Global Music Award winner Twinkle Time will bring multilingual Peruvian pop and Harajuku-style music, fashion and dance to the Santa Maria Pub…
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will take the stage at Chumash Casino Resort Samala Showroom Friday, Aug. …
DEAR ABBY: I've been in a "friend with benefits" relationship for more than a year now. I'm 57 and he's 79. I was raised a Christian and wante…
Gasoline prices dipped to just under the $4 mark for the first time in more than five months — good news for consumers who are struggling with…
Today is Thursday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2022. There are 142 days left in the year. In 1992, the Mall of America, the nation’s largest sho…
Carol Jean Ayala August 7th 2022 Carol Jean Ayala, 69, of Grover Beach passed away on August 7th 2022. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo...
Gary Lee Hanes August 4, 2022 Gary Lee Hanes, 82, of Nipomo, passed away Aug. 4, 2022. Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo S…
Michael Grant Kodaj August 5th 2022 Michael Grant Kodaj, 39, of Madera passed away on August 5th 2022. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo...
Richard 'Dick' Mininger 1933 - 2022 Richard Mininger passed away on July 25, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Born in Philadelphia, PA.,...
Rosie Mae O'Brien August 7th 2022 Rosie Mae O'Brien, 93, of Grover Beach passed away on August 7th 2022. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo...