Santa Maria Sun / News

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The rest of the field

The economy, increasing crime, illegal immigration, and growing pains—the city of Santa Maria faces a host of challenges for the balance of 2010 and beyond, and a crowded field of candidates will be looking for the chance to make the tough decisions as city councilmembers come November. Two seats on the council are up for grabs. Democratic councilwoman Hilda Zacarias left her post to campaign for the 33rd District Assembly against Republican Katcho Achadjian, and Alice Patino, an incumbent,... [ Read Article ]

• Top gun
• Judge orders suspension of Cold Spring Canyon Bridge barrier project
• Construction begins on new court clerk's building
• Candidates for the 33rd District State Assembly Seat get ready for November
• Correction
• Welcome Labor Day with your veins
• No sign language, please
• Community Notebook 09.02
• Political Watch 09.02

• Santa Lucia announces new execs
• New homes released at Rice Ranch
• Dunes Center awards scholarships
• Luncheon highlights educational partnerships

• Santa Barbara City College students celebrate graduation
• Experience 'The Spirit of the Mission'

Santa Maria Sun / Opinion

Commentary

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