Letters To The Editor

Santa Maria firefighters help in my neighborhood at least once a week. I live here in Casa del Rio on Suey Crossing Road, across the street from the new Station 5. Santa Maria firefighters helped Mom and Dad. At those times, they came from the fire station on Donovan Road, west of the freeway. When […]

As a 50-year resident of Santa Maria, and as a retired businessman, I care deeply about this community and its future. That’s why I am voting yes on Measure U on June 5. Without Measure U, our local city cannot hire the firefighters and police officers we all need to protect our growing community. The […]

We are dismayed at just what the Hillary Clinton Democratic State Department is doing in the Middle East in their foreign policy under the direction of the Obamanation in the White House. They pretend to be promoting democracy, but the net result of all their actions to date is to promote Islamic radicalism and the […]

As a voter who appreciates the benefits of Social Security and Medicare, I took note of an article in the conservative magazine, The Economist (April 21-27, 2012), regarding presidential contender Mitt Romney, that stated, “He has also embraced [Republican Congressman Paul] Ryan’s proposal that, starting in 2022, new Medicare beneficiaries should receive a voucher for […]

There’s so much talk and print given to national and state candidates for Washington and Sacramento. But local races are so much more important. Who we elect for county supervisor affects all of more directly. That’s why Joyce Howerton’s run to unseat Joni Gray is a key race this year. She offers us an alternative […]

This is regarding your recent Biz Spotlight in the Sun, titled “OhFancyBaby,” (April 19) about a woman who made a profit by encouraging women to use cloth diapers rather than disposables. I applaud any woman who starts a business and becomes successful. The product sounds ideal for mothers who want to save the environment and […]

Regarding “Left behind” (April 26): It’s a sad story about Rosa. Brought here as an infant, then her father gets deported. Here’s the problem as I see it: He knew he was here illegally. He knew his wife and daughter were here illegally. He had his own business that apparently involved driving. Again, illegally. So […]

Our family had the good fortune to attend The Battle of Shallowford this past weekend at the Santa Maria Civic Theatre. The play was humorous, entertaining, and just plain fun. Most of the cast is made up of local residents, and all were extremely talented. We are fortunate to have the Santa Maria Civic Theatre […]

Americans paid $1.46 billion for dreams of wining the Mega Lotto on March 30. Three lucky individuals did have the winning numbers, and will divide the $656 million. The dollar amount drew the nation’s attention. However, few of us noticed that Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, received a total compensation of $378 million last year (He […]

OK, I admit I am a garage sale addict. But you must admit garage selling is the ultimate recycling: from your garage to mine. It’s also fun, and it’s like an intriguing treasure hunt! Here is the problem: Garage sale signs! If the signs are left up after the sale, it is confusing for us […]

Of the three people running for the 4th District Santa Barbara County seat, Joni Gray, the incumbent, is the only qualified candidate in terms of leadership and the ability to bridge the often tumultuous relationship between North and South County.   If you want a fourth South County supervisor, elect Joyce Howerton. If you look […]

It took a month for authorities to release the information that large doses of radiation had spewed from the Fukushima plant. Why? Said Seiji Shiroya, a commissioner of Japan’s Nuclear Safety Commission, “Some foreigners fled the country even when there appeared to be little risk. If we immediately decided to label the situation as Level […]