Dec 12-19, 2013

The local touch: Central Coast artisans can provide handmade gifts for just about everyone on your holiday shopping list

The National Weather Service says the Central Coast is suffering from 'extreme drought'

For the naughty person on your list

City Council gives Atlas-Copco the thumbs up to move forward on development plans

Hyde Park and Santa Maria Energy announce a merger

Furry little Christmas: The Santa Maria Valley Humane Society's 2014 calendar is the gift that keeps giving

Community Corner: Giving 'Food from the Vine'

Hobnobbing with Helen

Community Notebook 12/12-12/19

Political Watch 12/12/13

Girlfriend of murder trial suspect arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the county jail

Spotlight on: The Hideout Coffee House

Creation Station offers gift-crafting classes for kiddos

Holiday happiness comes in small packages at KnitFit

Teens invited to do-it-yourself gift workshop

This county is more than its extremist leaders

R.I.P.

I object to that nuclear premise

Where is the love?

What does the Sun staff want for Christmas?

Visions of Lompoc: The city known for its flowers, mural--and UFOs?--catches Etsy sellers' eyes

A magical, musical, hilarious holiday: The Great American Melodrama presents a 'Holiday Extravaganza'

Santa Barbara County Arts Commission honors Connie Rohde-Stanchfield

Celebrating young musicians: The Central Coast Music Teachers Association

Holiday crafting at Michaels

Get hopping: Valley Brewers offers last-minute gift ideas for someone interested in crafting beer, wine, mead, and cheese

Singing stanzas: The local open mic event at the Bookworm is a warm welcome to musicians

Manny Flores

God rest ye merry gentleman

Righetti soccer is taking a stand against teen suicide

Allan Hancock 'Bulldog Classic' tournament benefits local families

Walk off the winter treats

What's on Deck? 12/12 - 12/19

Eat, drink, and be married: Say, 'I do!' to Field to Table Catering and Events