Leaving New York City in my adult life has brought me great appreciation for the Earth’s natural resources, and also the distressing realization of their rapid disappearance. Along interstates across the United States, strip malls and tract homes have paved over fertile farmland and wilderness, in the process displacing or killing plants and animals who […]
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When pigs sing …
Santa Maria
I make no apology for accusing liberals of being wrong-headed. They ignore the facts, defy logic, and display little common sense. One Obamacare supporter writes, “With government already providing health care access to our elderly, veterans, children, destitute, and Native Americans, providing access to those remaining could not be properly be called a government takeover.” […]
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Only stupid unions will get hurt by Walmart
Lompoc
Your article on Walmart (“Lompoc activists look to block Walmart expansion,” Dec. 24) is another case of one-sided journalism. You should have sought other opinions instead of one-sided NPR journalism. I want to rebut the comments of that union “weenie” Bob Cuthbert. No one objected when Vons and Albertsons expanded by 50 percent years ago […]
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Out of all the celebrity deaths, who will you miss the most?
Miguel Socias server “Michael Jackson. I used to like him, but after he started to fade away, I stopped listening to him. When he died, though, it was a sad day for musicians everywhere. Joe Ballantyne architect “River Phoenix. He was so young, and had so much talent—a waste of talent.” Allyssa Hendrickson student “Heath […]
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What’s your favorite Christmas movie?
Karine Hallette mother “A Christmas Carol, the one with Mickey Mouse. It’s funny and a little smart.” Sharon Carr park connoisseur “It’s a Wonderful Life. He struggles through life trying to please everyone, and you can relate to him.” Lindsay Dickenson bookseller “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Who doesn’t love it? And, it also has […]
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Pull together to support AgJOBS
The bill is important to the Central Coast
The year 2010 will bring the AgJOBS bill sponsored by California Sen. Dianne Feinstein before Congress, which in turn will have a profound effect on the economy of the Central Coast—and in particular the coastal valleys such as the Salinas Valley and the Santa Maria Valley, where farmers harvest labor intensive crops. As we all […]
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What’s your favorite gift from Santa?
Raymond Jackie Mendoza Outreach Clinical employee “A trip to see my family a couple years ago in San Diego. I had a blast.” Blake Sheridan toy connoisseur “Tools for my train, and my Arctic Cat.” Natalie and Sadie Sainsbury Santa admirers “Our first doggie.” Justin Sabaso student “My Xbox 360, which came with Ultimate Alliance.”
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Blue Christmas?
How to wrap up the holidays when you have no spirit
Ah, the holiday season is here, filled with song, the hurry-scurry of gift buying and menu planning, family and friends gathering, the glow of expectation on little faces as they gaze at gifts piled under a tree or near a menorah. Holiday colors light up the street, store windows, and most living rooms—green and red, […]
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What was the last book you read?
Jonas Tucker fry servant “American Gods. It’s pretty awesome; it’s a modern classic. The author is very descriptive and has great character development.” Matthew Mariscal student “Pride and Prejudice. It was complicated, but had a good message.” Annabel Suarez student “El Llano en Llamas [The Burning Plain and Other Stories]. It’s about the Mexican revolution […]
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Want approval? Cut our rates!
Orcutt
PG&E wants a license to extend their Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant for another 20 years. Since the basic plant is already there, paid for with ratepayers’ money, the extra 20 years of operation should be very profitable. Any approval should be conditional on a substantial rate cut for the public.
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Santa Maria needs a gang injunction immediately
Santa Maria
Santa Maria’s mayor and City Council members undoubtedly realize gang-related violence has increased dramatically over the past few years, yet they seem unwilling to come up with a solution. However, after hearing a number of brave citizens speak out about this subject at the last two City Council meetings, it seems they have the answer. […]
