Santa Maria Sun / News

Cover Story

Air Force blue is going green

Alternative energy is on everybody’s mind these days. California leaders have mandated that 33 percent of the state’s power come from renewable energy sources by 2020. Even the most ardent members of the “drill here, drill now!” crowd agree that diversifying our energy portfolio makes sense. When people start talking about the particulars of alternative energy sources, the conversation is likely to touch on wind turbines, solar panels, biofuels, and geothermal sources. Now, ... [ Read Article ]

• Almost, but not quite
• Betteravia Center expansion gets county OK
• Santa Barbara County District Attorney retires due to health problems
• A local politician aims to reverse a Supreme Court campaign financing ruling
• Suspected cockfighting ring busted; 123 fighting cocks likely to be euthanized
• Correction
• Viva la VITA
• Arrested development
• PXP revisited
• Community Notebook 2.04
• Political Watch 2.04

• BofA awards education grant
• Hancock holds grant workshops
• Surveying firm appoints board member

• It's never too early to get ready for school
• Hancock's Bow-WOW! orientation is something to bark about

Santa Maria Sun / Opinion

Commentary

[ Read More ]

• Canary: Are you thirsty for democracy?

• This weeks letters

• If money were not an issue, would you buy an electric car?