Their motto is “to help, to give, to aspire” and the goal of the Central Coast Ink Dolls is to help less fortunate kids in Santa Barbara County. And that’s what they try to do with charity events throughout the year. On Dec. 19, Santa Maria Rancho Bowl hosted the Ink Dolls’ second annual toy […]
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Going with the flow: Environmental groups seek Clean Water Act compliance with landfills in Santa Barbara County
Leading up to the global weather event that is El Niño, several environmental groups filed civil actions—essentially lawsuits—against governments in Santa Barbara County out of concern that massive amounts of rainwater could carry polluting runoff from landfills into nearby streams, where endangered steelhead trout reproduce. The Waterkeeper Alliance, a New York-based nonprofit with affiliates on […]
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Alleged carjacker steals two BMWs during high-speed chase to Orcutt
What are the chances that an alleged car thief will steal two of the same type of car during a scrambled effort to evade police? That’s what reportedly happened to 27-year-old Christian Gomez who was arrested Jan. 2 following a high-speed car chase from the Chumash Casino to Orcutt, according to the California Highway Patrol […]
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Sheriff’s Office investigating case of cattle mutilation near Los Alamos
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bizarre case of animal mutilation that occurred the day after Christmas on a ranch located near Los Alamos. According to Kelly Hoover, the Sheriff’s Office public information officer, the caretaker of the ranch was checking on the property on Dec. 26 when he discovered the carcasses […]
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Santa Maria Police Department investigating Dec. 26 double homicide
The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a double shooting on the evening of Dec. 26 that left two people dead. According to SMPD Sgt. Jesus Valle, officers were dispatched to the area of Jewel and Via Rubio streets to investigate a report of gunshots at 7 p.m. When they arrived, the officers found two […]
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County issues warning about norovirus
If you frequently wash your hands and avoid constantly touching your face, then you have a good chance of not contracting norovirus. Earlier this month, officials from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department said that cases of norovirus—the gastronintestinal virus that makes you vomit and gives you diarrhea for up to three days in […]
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Santa Maria man arrested in connection with Camarillo stabbing
On Dec. 14, police said they arrested a Santa Maria man in connection to a stabbing in Camarillo. According to Camarillo Police Department Deputy Mario Molina, police responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the area of Las Posas Road and Daily Drive. Deputies from Ventura County Sheriff’s Office found a man who […]
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County reports child deaths are on the rise
Child deaths in the county are on the rise, according to a recent report issued by the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. In the report, which was published on Dec. 23, data analyzed by the Santa Barbara County Child Death Review Team (CDRT) shows that child deaths increased at a steady rate in the […]
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Moving forward, looking back: The Sun takes a look at a year of triumph, controversy, and debate
It was a wild ride, but 2015 is almost over. A lot happened in the past 12 months, which may explain why the year went by so fast. We’re all one year closer to death, but so much more experienced at the same time. So from the future, we take a look back at the […]
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Representation at large: Could Santa Maria benefit from moving to district elections?
The Chicano Civil Rights Movement was in full force in Southern California during the 1970s, and Frank Banales, a born-and-raised Santa Barbara resident, pushed himself into the fray. Before it became a symbol of empowerment, “Chicano” was a derogatory term for the son or daughter of a Mexican immigrant. Banales said the term “Chicano” was […]
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A sure-fire gift: Local ranges are perfect for those who want to learn how to shoot
MORE LAST MINUTE GIFT GUIDE! Make it a homemade holiday: Look like a thoughtful gift giver with a handmade creation Fun fitness gifts: From equipment to supplements, find a gift for your favorite athlete Fine wines at Christmastime: Holiday gift giving is easy when you live in wine country The talk of guns is a […]
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Spearmint Rhino sues Florida doughnut shop for trademark infringement
When it comes to trademark infringement, it’s not always clear whether a company’s logo can be confused for another one. But that’s what Spearmint Rhino, the parent company of the Santa Maria strip club, is alleging against a doughnut shop in a lawsuit filed in Florida federal court. The Riverside County-based chain of “upscale” strip […]
