The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department was busy with marijuana recently, raiding grow operations at three different locations in the North County over three days. In the early morning hours of Oct. 4, sheriff’s personnel raided outdoor grows on Tepesquet Road near Colson Canyon and another off San Marcos Pass near Kinevan Road. The raids […]
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Jordan Collins
Under the lights at Santa Maria High’s Ralph Baldiviez Stadium on Oct. 8, Lompoc senior running back Jordan Collins had a night to remember. In the Braves’ 51-7 drubbing of the Saints, Collins rushed for 130 yards on 11 carries, scoring three touchdowns on scampers of 28, 38, and 45 yards. Lompoc High head football […]
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Tales from the underground
Oil spills and the San Bruno natural gas disaster bring scrutiny to aging pipeline infrastructure
At 6:11 p.m. on the afternoon of Sept. 9 in San Bruno, all hell broke loose. At that moment, a natural gas line burst in the Bay Area city, igniting a fireball that incinerated a neighborhood of 37 homes and killed eight people. It also prompted a firestorm of scrutiny for the state’s entire network […]
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Visitors Association elects board
The Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association announced the election of a new board of directors for 2011. John Kochis, general manager of Bridlewood Estate Winery, is the group’s new president, and Thomas O’Higgins, owner of Wine Country Home, was named vice president. Other elected officers are treasurer Sherry Thore, owner of Sherry Thore CPA; secretary […]
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Conference covers economic future
The state of local and national economies and the role of energy policy in growth will be discussed during the Santa Barbara County Energy Coalition’s National Energy Day and 2011 Economic Conference on Oct. 12. Expert speakers will cover a wide range of topics—including solar, nuclear, wind, and wave power; oil; natural gas; energy efficiency; […]
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Restaurants reward dog adoptions
To celebrate American Humane Association’s national Adopt-A-Dog month, the Milt Guggia Family of Restaurants is partnering with the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society to offer special discount cards on food all October long. For every dog adopted during the month, the Guggia Family will donate a $20 gift card, good at any of the 10 […]
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The Bleacher Bum Chronicles Vol. VIII
Spooky sporting costumes are sure to turn heads at Halloween parties
There’s nothing quite like Halloween to bring the kid out in all of us—except for maybe Christmas, Chuck E. Cheese, and the ring-ring of the ice cream man. With the ushering in of fall comes the invasion of Halloween “superstores” to all-too-common vacant retail spaces, reminding us it’s never too early to start thinking about […]
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Runway extension to result in longer flights
Officials say the Santa Maria Airport project will have no impact on noise levels
Wanna get away? Far away? Travelers leaving Santa Maria Airport will likely be able to take longer flights out of town as a result of a runway extension project scheduled to begin later this year. To pay for the project, the Santa Maria Public Airport District is taking advantage of a $4.1 million Airport Improvement […]
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Decision on Lompoc Walmart expansion delayed
The battle over what would be Walmart’s first Supercenter in Santa Barbara County will continue fomenting until at least mid-October, since Lompoc’s Planning Commission failed to reach a decision on the expansion project at its Sept. 23 meeting. With a 3-2 vote, the commission decided to hold off on approval of the project’s environmental impact […]
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Growing Grounds celebrates harvest
Fall is here, but the remains of summer will hold center stage at the third annual Harvest Festival at Growing Grounds Farm on Oct. 16. Local artisans and musicians will be on hand to celebrate mental health, good work, and great food. Fresh organic produce, flower bouquets, and plants will be available for purchase at […]
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Maya unveils senior menu
Santa Maria’s Maya Restaurant has a new addition to its already extensive menu. Now, patrons older than 60 can alleviate some of the strain on their wallets with the restaurant’s new “Super Citizen Menu.” In lieu of senior discounts, manager Francisco Cadena III, a third-generation restaurateur, decided to offer the menu just for older folks. […]
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Healthy Palate changes address
Healthy Palate, an organic and gluten-free deli and smoothie shop, now has a new Santa Maria location. Owner Dr. Abiola Oladoke, a holistic health practitioner, prepares menu items with local and regional ingredients. Her shop specializes in real fruit smoothies, fresh juices, homemade soups, deli foods, gluten-free sandwiches, salads, and gluten-free pastries. But food isn’t […]
