Now, more than ever, peace and understanding are things everyone must strive for, as individuals and as a society. That’s the message organizers of Santa Maria’s 14th annual Peace Week are trying to get out to the public. Festivities promoting peace throughout Northern Santa Barbara County will begin Sept. 20 at noon with a luncheon […]
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies find Solvang man dead in home
On Sept. 12, members of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department found the body of a Solvang man after responding to a domestic disturbance call. Sheriff’s deputies called in the department’s Special Enforcement Team (commonly referred to as SWAT) after they were unable to make contact with Harold F. Meyers, 43, who was believed to […]
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They’re moving on up … on East Cook
After almost 10 years of planning, Santa Barbara County officials have finally approved the initiation of construction on a new North County Superior Court Clerk’s Office building. On Sept. 16, presiding Judge Arthur Garcia and Court Executive Officer Gary Blair planned—along with representatives from local law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and court employees—to gather for a […]
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Council contenders
The Sun talks to the candidates running in the Santa Maria City Council race
They say seven is a lucky number. When it comes to the Santa Maria City Council race, however, only two of the seven candidates vying for council positions will end up winners come November. The two seats opening up this fall currently belong to council members Hilda Zacarias and Alice Patino. Zacarias announced earlier this […]
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Be PetSafe
On Aug. 29, Santa Barbara County Animal Services will be giving away some free swag to dogs and their people at the Project PetSafe Outreach Clinic. The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Wags n’ Whiskers Festival 2010 at Girsh Park in Goleta. The clinic could be worth the drive […]
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Lompoc City Council gives new community center the go-ahead
After several years of uncertainty, Lompoc is finally getting a new community center. And now it will bear the name of longtime mayor and city advocate Dick DeWees, who passed away last year. On Aug. 17, the Lompoc City Council authorized city staffers to award construction and management contracts to two different companies. They also […]
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Get fit–physically and mentally–with the city of Santa Maria
Need some family outing ideas for this fall? You’re in luck: The city of Santa Maria’s Recreation and Parks Department’s 2010 Fall/Winter Recreation Guide is now available to residents in the Santa Maria Valley. According to city officials, the guide was mailed to local homes in August, and is also available at the Recreation and […]
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National education organization recognizes local preschools
Santa Barbara County’s preschool programs are top-notch, according to a national education association. On Aug. 19, the Santa Barbara County Education Office announced in a press release that all six state preschool programs under its operation have earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, an acclaimed organization of early childhood […]
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Second time’s the charm for Blakeslee
The Central Coast has a new senator. Finally. On Aug. 18, current Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee (R-San Luis Obispo) declared victory over Democrat John Laird and two other candidates in the 15th District Senate special election. Voting records from the five counties in the district—including Santa Barbara County—reported Blakeslee took approximately 48.8 percent of the vote, […]
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Hawk couture
A local falconer uses trained raptors to keep the Santa Maria Regional Landfill (relatively) bird-free
The stench of decay lingers in the air, accompanied by the echoing shrieks of more than a hundred crows. The smell I can tolerate. The sound, however, pierces my eardrums and flows straight to the hairs on the back of my neck. Peering to my right, I lock eyes with a fully-grown Harris’ Hawk. He’s […]
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Sharing the gift of relaxation
After going on a personal retreat to learn about the healing powers of relaxation and meditation, a local business owner has returned to the Central Coast to share her knowledge with her neighbors. Starting Sept. 9, massage therapist Diane Shabazian will be leading relaxation retreats for men and women through Allan Hancock College. Shabazian also […]
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Meet the new brew crew in town
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company plans to open shop in Buellton this fall
What’ll ya have: Davy Brown Ale, Wrangler Wheat, Paradise Pilsner, or Hoppy Poppy IPA? These are just a few of the new, locally made beers to tickle the taste buds of Central Coast residents come September, courtesy of the Figueroa Mounting Brewing Company. In a recent interview with the Sun, brewery co-owner and Buellton native […]
