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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Sip and settle in: Collective is the social hub locals actually use, with a central bar pouring beer, wine, and specialty drinks while you graze on 805 Charcuterie, crush a Dave's Dogs creation, then bribe your inner child at Dave's Drip House.
Serious birria cravings: Taqueria Charly Food Truck #1 is slinging street-style birria tacos and low-and-slow barbacoa for when the craving hits this week.
Fresh cut vibes: Vibe Hair Lounge keeps it friendly and expert, with Martina, Michelle, and Stephenie using the latest equipment to deliver top-notch hair services that actually fit your style and week.
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The five stories Santa Maria readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Jorge Vasquez, a Santa Maria agriculture employer, has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison for illegally charging thousands of dollars from Mexican farm workers in exchange for H-2A visas.
Full story at newspress.com ↗
StorQuest Self Storage in Santa Maria, California, will sell at a public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of Sunrise Security, Lawerence Ravago, Zach Bogatz, Carlos Ramirez and Heather Harper.
Full story at santamariatimes.com ↗
The “Courtyard at Hidden Pines” project, proposed by Dan Patin, a developer affiliated with Urban Planning Concepts, is facing a development setback ahead of the Santa Maria City Council vote next month.
Full story at keyt.com ↗
The Santa Maria Barbecue Festival is returning to Pioneer Park on Sept.
Full story at santamariatimes.com ↗
Ventana Grill, a popular seaside restaurant in Pismo Beach, California, is closing permanently on Sept.
Full story at fresnobee.com ↗
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