Chrysler will not survive if it becomes part of Fiat and the UAW. When I purchased my new Dodge truck in 2006 it was then Daimler/Chrysler. That is Mercedes Benz. They invented the automobile and the diesel car and truck. My truck had Mercedes and German technology. After three years, I have had no problems, […]
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Step up the enforcement
Orcutt
About 10 years ago, my son was rear-ended by an illegal. “Hit and run,” my son’s vehicle was disabled and unable to chase the driver of the damaged-but-not-disabled vehicle that hit him. The police were called. They wrote the usual report, but cannot take the time to look for all of these “minor” incidents. My […]
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Contribute to the amazing PCPA
Santa Maria
I just sent a donation to PCPA Theaterfest, not because I am rich, but because PCPA makes my life richer with the live theater they bring to me year round. I came to Santa Maria in 1985 to perform at PCPA in Gypsy, and last performed and taught there in 2000. I know from the […]
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Bring on more Rob Krider
Santa Maria
Why isn’t that (sometimes) nice young fellow Rob Krider in every edition of the Sun? He’s funny. He’s self-effacing. O.K., maybe he’s just honest. But his column is the reason I read the publication. Truly. Won’t you consider it? Or, how about alternating with a column by his wife, whom he loves? Might be interesting […]
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If you had to start up a baseball team in Santa Maria, what would you name it?
Eileen Macklin-Getzoff lawyer “The Beach Bums, because we have a beach, and I don’t know anything about baseball.” Mike Draper farmer “Maybe the Mountain Lions, because they’re semi-prominent around here and they’re a force to be reckoned with.” Bruce Summers sales manager “The Tide, because we’re close enough to the ocean, and it just sounds […]
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Smoking is not a right
The arguments against tobacco-free Santa Maria parks were appalling
On April 23, the Santa Maria City Council voted 3-2 against tobacco-free parks. After hearing the majority of speakers in support of a tobacco-free parks ordinance, the Santa Maria City Council voted against the proposed policy, which would have limited smoking to designated areas in the parks. Two of the arguments against the policy focused […]
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What was your favorite childhood book?
Daniel Godinez student “Brown Bear, Brown Bear. I absolutely loved that book a lot, a lot.” Cassie Jackson student “Green Eggs and Ham. It’s just the best book ever.” Raquel Haven student/mother “Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss, ’cause it was the first book I ever read and I loved it.” Lori Bailey B. Dalton […]
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Children and teachers need your support
Nipomo
I am a student at Nipomo High School, where, a month ago on March 13, we held a demonstration protesting the unfair budget cuts that could cost our school a third of its teachers. More than 800 kids, including me, stood out on the quad in support of the teachers whose jobs have been threatened. […]
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Let world leaders’ actions speak against racism
Santa Maria
In view of the fact that this conference is basically one more attempt to chastise Israel instead of those countries such as the Sudan, etc., who are truly criminal in their abusive actions against their own people, for example, our own president should definitely not attend. Nor should any representative from the United States. In […]
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Non-permitted food carts are a blight
Santa Maria
The many non-motorized and non-permitted food carts throughout Santa Maria, both bicycle and push carts, pose a real health threat to our community. Most of these non-permitted food carts can be seen throughout our community in the north end of town in the shopping centers and residential areas. Not only are they a blight to […]
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When’s the last time you went to the dentist? How’d it go?
Rey Monge retired “I went about three weeks ago, the last week in March, for a cleaning, and it went well.” Jeremiah Carroll barista “I went two weeks ago, and it went pretty well. It went by really quick.” Elaine Hanko school district library clerk “I went two weeks ago, and it went very well.” […]
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Here’s how a health plan could make us great
Nipomo
President Obama’s public health insurance option is a good way to lower privatized health insurance. Why is this? One: If the federal government starts taking over health insurance for all (the poor, who cannot afford private health insurance; small businesses; up to the mega corporations and even the wealthy), the privatized health corporation would fail. […]
