The Santa Maria Valley Humane Society (SMVHS) is starved for volunteers as the organization approaches two major milestones: the expansion of its dog program and the launch of a trap, neuter, and return (TNR) program for feral cats. SMVHS will open a new dog kennel along with two dog yards by the end of January, […]
BRENNA SWANSTON
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A cuddle for comfort: Marian Regional Medical Center develops baby cuddler volunteer program
The Marian Regional Medical Center’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) houses 21 infant beds, a team of medical professionals and—for 12 hours a week—a Sister of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity. Sister Virginia Boos volunteers in the NICU as a baby cuddler, and the job is exactly what it sounds like: holding and […]
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Federal Court denies ‘frivolous’ motion against Chumash
A U.S. District Court has denied Save the Valley LLC’s motion to intervene in a century-old case related to the establishment of the Santa Ynez Indian Reservation. The motion called for enforcement of the case’s judgment, which Save the Valley said prohibits the Chumash tribe from commercial development on the reservation’s land. The motion to […]
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Lompoc to annex northern parcel for development
Lompoc will expand its city limits to include a 10-acre parcel for the construction of a housing development, following a 6-1 approval vote by the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation (LAFCO) Thursday, Jan. 7. Lompoc City Administrator Patrick Wiemiller estimates the annexation will go into effect mid-February, preceded by a 30-day wait period and the […]