Santa Maria Sun / News

Cover Story

A year of change

"Challenge and change" was the theme for Santa Barbara County in 2008. Firefighters, government officials, and local nonprofits worked together to confront two wildfires and their aftermath. A changing economy and political climate ushered in new leadership at both the county and city levels. County residents voiced their opinions-"both at the polls and on the streets-"on issues that shaped their local communities. Locals also celebrated several milestone events throughout the county. In Santa Maria, officials unveiled a new pu... [ Read Article ]

• Holiday season brings three spills for Greka, whose leaders cry foul at county officials
• Sea rescue attempt finds no victims
• Until next year, Christmas trees
• Santa Maria kicks off the New Year with service changes
• Student government leaders head to Obama's inauguration
• Community Notebook
• Hobnobbing with Helen
• Political Watch

• Start a new business in 2009
• Help nonprofits dig up funds in tough economic times
• A local leader takes a new nonprofit path

• Dunlap students 'Stuff the Bus' and then some
• Hancock will offer four-day computer courses this spring

Santa Maria Sun / Opinion

Commentary

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• Canary: The year came in-and went out-with a spill

• This weeks letters

• What was the most important news story of 2008?