A coalition of healthcare providers and women’s health activists is calling on U.S. Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) to request a congressional hearing to help women suffering from chronic pain find affordable treatment. On Sept. 30, the coalition sent Capps a letter, which read: “As many as 50 million American women live with one or […]
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Study sports management online
Liberty University, a private Christian college in Lynchburg, Va., is now offering an online master’s degree program in sports management, with a specialization in sports administration. The degree is designed to expand students’ understanding of the sport and recreation industry, while developing industry-specific management skills. Program courses will focus on specific management topics, including social […]
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An oil spill expert is coming to Solvang
Interested in learning more about the BP oil spill and how it was cleaned up? On Oct. 14, U.C. Santa Barbara researcher and Solvang resident Dr. Ira Leifer will discuss his experiences as NASA’s chief mission coordinating scientist for the airborne response to the massive spill in a free lecture at 7:30 p.m. at the […]
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The naked truth?
Locals share their perspectives on the adult entertainment industry
It’s hard to deny it: Sex is everywhere you look nowadays. Scantily clad models beckon to you from the cover of Cosmopolitan in the checkout line at the grocery store. Terri Hatcher and her harem of Desperate Housewives are still going strong on ABC. Heck, there’s even a Porn Star clothing line worn proudly by […]
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Lucia Mar picked for federal grant
Things are starting to look up for Lucia Mar Unified School District, financially speaking. On Sept. 23, a representative from the office of U.S. Rep. Lois Capps called the district office to tell officials their district had been chosen to receive a $7.2 million-grant from the federal government. The district has had approximately 20 percent […]
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When I grow up, I want to be …
Local residents in the midst of searching for a job—you’re in luck. On Oct. 8, Allan Hancock College will host its annual Career Exploration Day on the Santa Maria Campus. “Today’s economic uncertainty underscores the need for reliable, stable, and sustaining employment,” Hancock representatives wrote in a recent press release. “Some of the best jobs […]
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Taking the ‘bate
Guadalupe city officials use a new job creation rebate program to encourage business growth
During an economic recession, one tends to hear a lot of numbers being thrown around by members of the media, by politicians, and even by Joe Schmoe at the local coffee shop. Some of the numbers that bear the most weight in everyone’s minds—and wallets—are unemployment rates. Not long ago, the Sun reported the […]
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Help bring our community home
On. Oct. 6, dozens of local housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders will come together again in an effort to help end chronic homelessness in Santa Barbara County. And now the Housing and Support Services Collaboration Conference is open to the public. The event will be held at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriot in […]
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99¢ Only Stores slapped with fine for selling illegal pesticides
A federal judge has ordered owners of the 99¢ Only Stores chain to pay almost $410,000 in fines for the sale of household products containing illegal, unregistered, and misbranded pesticides, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a press release on Sept. 15. The fine is the largest contested penalty ever ordered under the […]
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Moats is no more
The pool of candidates for the Santa Maria City Council race has shrunk to six. On Sept. 17, Dr. Michael Moats, a board certified dermatologist and owner of Moats Laser & Skin Care, announced in a press release the withdrawal of his candidacy for one of two open City Council seats. “My reason for withdrawing […]
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Atlas V takes to the skies
An Atlas V rocket successfully launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Sept. 20—the 604th Atlas mission in United States history, according to base officials. When asked how officials figured the number, spokesperson Lt. Ann Blodzinski said: “We have a wing historian who keeps track of all things historical here.” The launch was a joint […]
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Let’s go clean a beach!
Bust out the garbage bags and pokers—it’s time to do some fall cleaning. As part of California Coastal Cleanup Day 2010, the California Coastal Commission and Santa Barbara County Public Works Department are encouraging locals to help pick up trash and debris at dozens of local beaches on Sept. 25. Last year, according to a […]
