Diani builds on legacy
UncategorizedIn 1949, a World War II vet named A.J. Diani started a small grading and paving business in his hometown of Santa Maria. The son of Swiss immigrants, he put an emphasis on family relations and customer satisfaction, added some elbow grease and watched his company grow. Sixty years later, A.J. Diani Construction is a Read More →
Santa Barbara
OpinionSince the earliest days of the region as a Mecca for wealthy families, philanthropy has been part of the social scene. Some efforts, notably Direct Relief International, have grown from informal ideas into world-class social organizations. But lately, philanthropic efforts often seem to be single-cause focused, reflecting the special interests of donors. From the Santa Read More →
Tea fire not forgotten a year later
OpinionA year ago, the Tea Fire devastated parts of Santa Barbara and Montecito, destroying more than 200 homes and ravaging the landscape. Twelve months later, homeowners are still regouping and many have not yet decided whether or not to rebuild. Fire remains a threat, one underscored by the Jesusita Fire, which struck the Santa Barbara Read More →
Westmont remembers Fire
UncategorizedThe Westmont College Student Association will host a free community reception, “One Year Later: A Tea Fire Commemoration.” The event will take place on Nov. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Voskuyl Prayer Chapel on campus, and will feature light refreshments, prayer and worship along with a video and photo display. On Read More →
SLO marketing funding
UncategorizedOn Nov. 3, the San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau secured a funding commitment from the Pismo Beach City Council. The bureau now has support from every incorporated city in San Luis Obispo County for the first time in more than eight years. As the official tourism marketing agency for the county, the Read More →
