Chuck Williams

After reading the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments article Friday, June 14 (“What will SB County look line in 2040?,” Santa Maria Times), it made me wonder, why is it we have an unelected “none profit” branch of government setting development standards for the future of Santa Barbara County? SBCAG is another liberal-leaning agency […]

Anyone who has lost a loved one in their family knows the pain one suffers. Sadly, for some, and understandably, that pain never goes away. Many feel the need to visit the gravesite regularly, bringing flowers to decorate the site. This, too, is understandable. However, flowers do create more work for the employees who are […]

Why are taxpayers forced by law, effective Jan. 1, to pay for the college education of children brought into this country illegally, or born to parents here illegally? Is it not enough we pay for educating them kindergarten through high school and give free lunches and breakfasts at the expense of American children’s education? Why […]

About 10 years ago, my son was rear-ended by an illegal. “Hit and run,” my son’s vehicle was disabled and unable to chase the driver of the damaged-but-not-disabled vehicle that hit him. The police were called. They wrote the usual report, but cannot take the time to look for all of these “minor” incidents. My […]

No one wants state-mandated housing in their backyards, Montecito to Orcutt. The difference between the two areas is this: Montecito residents have money to keep this government-sponsored ghetto out of their neighborhoods. Some do not like this. In fact, Montecito did not tell the county or the state to put these houses in Orcutt or […]

What a mess. Blame it on Republican deregulation if it makes you feel better. Who was in charge? All indicators point to Democrats. However, both parties are to blame, mostly “liberal” Democrats. The finger has rightfully been pointed to Wall Street by both irresponsible parties, Fannie May and Freddie Mac included, for making careless loans. […]