(iii) Design celebrates a decade by giving back

(iii) DESIGN is no stranger to giving back. Over the last ten years in business, the San Luis Obispo-based design studio has donated hundreds of hours of its time and…

Valentine Voluntour and wine tasting weekend

In appreciation for the Meet Up volunteers, Nature Corps has reduced their Valentine’s Day all-inclusive voluntour by $200. For Just $299 enjoy a 3-day all-inclusive voluntour, February 14-16, 2014. Help restore…

Poly ROTC members launch civic-minded startup

Summit Outdoor Supply (S.O.S.), a new business founded in 2013, provides innovative survival products to assist explorers on their outdoor excursions. S.O.S. was created by two members of the United…

SPOKES receives a grant from the Community Foundation

SPOKES received a $1,625 grant from The Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County (CFSLOCO). This grant will help purchase licensing from lynda.com to be shared among 90+ nonprofit organizations…

Two mortgage firms announce merger

Central Coast Mortgage Consultants and Smith Lending Group, Inc. have agreed to merge to create the Central Coast’s leading residential mortgage firm. The company continues to operate under the name…

New principal named at Andre, Morris & Buttery

Attorney Karen Gjerdum Fothergill has been named a principal at local law firm Andre, Morris & Buttery (AMB). Fothergill is a Santa Maria native who joined AMB as an associate…

Battle of the ‘bots

Middle and high school students from throughout California will descend upon California Polytechnic State University’s San Luis Obispo campus on Saturday, January 25th for the California Central Coast VEX Robotics…

Heritage Oaks donates to Jack’s Helping Hand

Heritage Oaks Bank recently donated $7,330 to Jack’s Helping Hand from funds raised by the 15th annual Fun Day and Fun Run in September 2013. The annual event supports local…