Santa Maria Sun / News

Cover Story

SUMMER GUIDE 2020

Hey, you guys! Guess what? It’s June, and the days are becoming that special kind of Central Coast warm. You can still hit the beach, and things are starting to reopen! And that’s not all. We didn’t forget to put together our annual Summer Guide issue for you! Although the activities and events are a smidge different than in other years, there is still plenty to do this summer. Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood can show you what’s out there. [ Read Article ]

• Santa Maria City Council approves local emergency orders
• County faces another lawsuit over Santa Ynez cannabis farm
• U.S. prisons implement security measures in response to nationwide protests
• County studies potential trail along Santa Maria River
• Public health officer loosens restrictions on graduation ceremonies
• Two oil projects proposed in Cat Canyon have been canceled within the last two months
• Rancho Laguna Farms workers allegedly faced retaliation for striking
• Political Watch: June 4, 2020

• Solvang funeral director helps bury those who died from COVID-19 in New York City

• An ag panel discusses present challenges, potential for the future

Santa Maria Sun / Opinion

Commentary

But foresight was desperately needed in the case of COVID-19

This has been a very chaotic couple of weeks on the COVID-19 front. I am surprised but happy at the pace that Gov. Newsom and Santa Barbara County have adopted in reopening most businesses, even though there are many restrictions. I am not complaining, but the “science” that the governor has repeatedly said would guide his every move hasn’t changed much, at least in this county, for the last month. The ... [ Read More ]

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