At some point, many of us were briefly fascinated with kites. The reason we were only briefly interested in this hobby was that it was fraught with failure: The kite never flew or, if it did, it was ...

Tune your (kite) strings, check your bridles and get your sled, winged box or delta kite ready for this weekend's Family Kite Festival at Rotary Centennial Park in Santa Maria.

Gateway Kite Club offers opportunities for kids interested in trying the hobby. From flying a simple single-line kite to participating in full-on “kite battles,” the tradition of kite-flying is a ...