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Freakier Friday: A swap with heart [20]
Breaking ground An empty Santa Maria department store begins its transformation into apartments—aiming to revitalize downtown [5] BY CALEB WISEBLOOD
NEWS
The Gifford Fire’s push into SLO County [3]
ARTS
A colorful duo in Los Olivos [18]
EATS
One Solvang winery’s new sparkling [21]