Concerning your Jan. 13 article, “Gov. Brown’s budget proposal upsets nearly everyone,” I’m not sure how everything will turn out with our budget. But if he’s managing to piss everyone off, he’s probably doing good. At least it seems like he’s not using smoke and mirrors and temporary quick fixes like the former Governator did.
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People are siding with Fighting Back employees
Santa Maria
Shame on you for making light of a very serious situation going on at Fighting Back (“Big trouble all around us, Jan. 13)! Those employees have literally been mentally abused, harassed, and treated like dogs by Teresa Menchaca. The way she treats people/employees is appalling! Her best friend is Alice Patino, who is the president […]
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Dig deep, find courage to fix Fighting Back
Santa Maria
I would like to express my disappointment in the opinion piece written about the issues happening at Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley (“Big trouble all around us, Jan. 13). I know some of the staff who currently work at that organization, as well as a couple who used to work there, and am appalled at […]
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How and when do you get rid of your Christmas tree?
Travis Horton host “Around New Year’s. We stick it on the curb with the trash.” Nick Paramure In-In-Out employee “We have a fake tree. It’s kind of shameful.” Louden Jeffers entrepreneur “Fake tree. No comment.” Alyssa Lopez student “Typically New Year’s Day, but I try to stall my mom as long as possible.”
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Lend helping hands and share time
Volunteering is good for the community�
Mother Teresa said it best: “We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with love.” One of the rarest commodities for many today is time, and giving of our time to volunteer is very precious indeed, but it is the best way I know to do small things with love. So […]
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How are your New Year’s resolutions going?
Victor Rasgado retail “Going great. My resolution was to live every day to the fullest.” Britanni Meza barista “I was going to start doing PT for the military, but there isn’t any PT going on.” Luis Garcia student “Good. I wanted to finish painting my car, buy a new car, and go back and visit […]
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If you have a pet, make time to care for it
Solvang
I wish to thank all the people who phoned me regarding the two dogs who were orphaned when their owner was killed on Highway 154. Due to their concern, I want them to know that these two precious dogs have been placed in exceptional homes. If only all dogs could be so fortunate. Pets need […]
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What’s next, Cash for Geezers?
Atascadero
On my drive home yesterday, an advertisement over my car radio told me how much the Cancer Society needed old cars donated to help them fight cancer. Then I remembered watching the Youtube video where cars were turned in for the government program called “Cash for Clunkers.” They took in cars, some better than mine, […]
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On steak and parking
Congratulations to the Far Western. It will be convenient to have a great steak house of this caliber in Old Orcutt. I do plan to patronize it when it opens; it’s in walking distance. Parking will not be a problem for me. However, parking is a concern that needs to be addressed now. Greed for […]
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Be thankful for government regulations
You don’t want Santa Barbara County to be like 1980s Mazatlan, do you?
I frequently travel the breadth of Santa Barbara County on highway 166, from the Santa Maria Valley to the Cuyama Valley, and I am always struck by the immense diversity of this road trip and the beauty that makes our county what it is, a wonderful place to live, from the rolling, sometimes green or […]
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What’s your message for the new year?
Jose Lopez handyman “That the government should make good changes for jobs and the unemployed, and to commit to more action instead of words.” Peter Richardson electrician “Live life to the fullest.” Phillip Dixon housepainter “Have a level of thankfulness and gratitude for what’s in front of you.” Isaac Talaugon (left) and Paul Dempsey (right) […]
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Which New Year’s resolution are you most likely to make and break?
Jessica Rietzke manager “Saving money. Things always come up.” Amber Lynn student “Quitting soda. It’s not good for you, but I’ll drink it anyway.” Jessica Durst student “Losing weight. It’s easier than it sounds.” Jessica Delfin student “Saving money. I love music and spending money.”
