It’s finally happened: actual American athletes and American fans singing our National Anthem at the World Cup! From what I’ve observed, in every other country in the world other than the United States, fans sing their anthems with pride and gusto at sporting events! Maybe this might spur our nation’s fans to follow suit! Rather […]
Bob Orach, Santa Maria
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Cities, counties, and states would do well to explore a mobile home park option for homeless locals
Here are some thoughts I feel that the state, counties, and cities should explore to address the homeless housing crisis. This would be cost effective, easier to implement, and help create a sense of home, not a municipal housing project costing a fortune to build or renovate. I propose a mobile home complex with a […]
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Santa Maria City Council serves everyone
Questions and comments have come up about just whom the Santa Maria City Council serves! Please read this entire commentary and I’ll try to explain the council’s duties and responsibilities to meet the needs of the entire community. First, I’ve lived in Santa Maria for more than 40 years and had the honor to serve […]
