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The naked truth?
It’s hard to deny it: Sex is everywhere you look nowadays. Scantily clad models beckon to you from the cover of Cosmopolitan in the checkout line at the grocery store. Terri Hatcher and her harem of Desperate Housewives are still going strong on ABC. Heck, there’s even a Porn Star clothing line worn proudly by…
If you love me, you’ll lie to me
I woke up the other day, rolled my lazy butt out of bed, and looked at myself in the mirror. Whoa! I should come with a warning label. In the mirror was a total stranger, a totally fat stranger. It was as if my brain had been transplanted to some older, fat guy’s body who…
Mark Inguaggiato
It’s only been a year, but Mark Inguaggiato has already jumped from being ranked No. 74 all the way to No. 46 in the Southern California 4 Men’s Singles level. He’ll also have participated in 15 tennis tournaments at the end of the year—in a usual year, he only plays in 10. But even though…
Fund for Santa Barbara offers grant money
Got a youth-oriented project that needs funding? The Fund for Santa Barbara’s Youth Making Change program is now accepting applications from the public for grants of all sizes totaling $20,000. Youth Making Change is a youth-led grant program that creates opportunities for young people interested in participating in philanthropic activities. The Santa Maria and Santa…
Correction
A Biz Brief in the Sun’s Sept. 23 issue regarding Panera Bread’s donation to breast cancer research from sales of its Pink Ribbon Bagel incorrectly named the beneficiary of the proceeds. The funds will go toward the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation in Santa Monica. News Briefs is compiled by Sun staffers from staff reporting…
What’s your dance move?
Michael Velasquez journeyman carpenter “I don’t dance—all I do is work.” Joanna Fisher Fisher Floors “The Q-tip, and I can do a mean running man that I got from the rap in high school.” Kenna O’Brien waitress “Mostly all of the dance moves I know are from Yo Gabba Gabba.” Liam Wellford birthday boy “The…
Clubs & Meetings
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Spiritual
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Farmers Markets
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Barbecues
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Health
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Art
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Learning
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Recreation
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Kids & Family
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Dance Lessons
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Stage
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Night Life
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Concerts
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Special Events
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Political Watch 09.30
Put on your tux or evening dress and make your way to the fourth annual Santa Maria Mayors’ Ball on Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Santa Maria Country Club, 505 W. Waller Lane. Incoming 5th District County Supervisor Steve Lavagnino will be the master of ceremonies for this black tie fundraiser to benefit…
Community Notebook 09.30
• The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Agendas are available at santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. • The Vandenberg Village Community Services District has its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room,…
Cleaning house for Mother Nature
The beaches of the Central Coast have had a successful cleaning session. This year’s Coastal Clean Up Day was held on Sept. 25 and had more than 1,073 volunteers at 28 cites along the Santa Barbara County coastline, according to event officials. More than 2,887 pounds of trash and 1,104 pounds of recyclables were retrieved…
Runway extension to result in longer flights
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…
Lucia Mar picked for federal grant
Things are starting to look up for Lucia Mar Unified School District, financially speaking. On Sept. 23, a representative from the office of U.S. Rep. Lois Capps called the district office to tell officials their district had been chosen to receive a $7.2 million-grant from the federal government. The district has had approximately 20 percent…
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…
Santa Maria youth centergets a technology upgrade
The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center won the lottery on Sept. 27, so to speak, when the GTECH Corporation, a gaming technology company, decided to make the center the recipient of its 146th After School Advantage computer lab upgrade. Since 1999, GTECH Corporation has been providing nonprofit agencies with state-of-the art, Internet-ready computer centers. According…
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…
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.…
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…
KK’s cooks up grand opening
Arroyo Grande-based KK’s Gourmet Bundt Cakes may have opened its second location, in Santa Maria, back in April, but that doesn’t mean the celebration is over yet. KK’s will be holding a grand opening at the store on Oct. 1, with door prize drawings, giveaways, and free samples. The decadent family-run dessert shop specializes in…
When I grow up, I want to be …
Local residents in the midst of searching for a job—you’re in luck. On Oct. 8, Allan Hancock College will host its annual Career Exploration Day on the Santa Maria Campus. “Today’s economic uncertainty underscores the need for reliable, stable, and sustaining employment,” Hancock representatives wrote in a recent press release. “Some of the best jobs…
Rashi’s Daughters author will sign
Maggie Anton, author of the Rashi’s Daughters trilogy, will appear for a book signing program at Temple Beth El in Santa Maria at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5. Rashi was a revered, 11th century Jewish scholar who lived in France. Anton’s three historical novels tell the stories of his beloved daughters, Joheved, Rachel, and Miriam,…
Lompoc Valley Art Association discusses Native American art
The Lompoc Valley Art Association monthly meeting and art program will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the Alpha Clubhouse, 704 E. Ocean Ave., in Lompoc. The guest artist will be Karin Leonard who will show examples of indigenous Chumash art, speak about Native American art and culture, and explore differing views…
Become a PCPA VIP
PCPA is offering opportunities for the general public to see great live theater and attend behind-the-scenes events, as well as observe some of the training that occurs in the conservatory. For $20 a month, VIP members can select the day and time for tickets to all the mainstage plays throughout the season. They also get…
Europe or bust
Traveling to Scotland two summers in a row was nowhere on the mind of Nipomo High School drama teacher Robyn Metchik, until one day when she opened her mailbox and suddenly her summer plans changed. She received a letter informing her that the Nipomo High School Drama Department had been nominated by PCPA for…
Remember when
There is a term Filipinos use to describe unity: “pagka-kaisa.” Since October is Filipino American History Month, local Filipino organizations have called for younger generations to keep the spirit of pagka-kaisa alive—and what better way to do so than with a celebration? Rosalie Marquez, president of the Filipino American National Historic Society/California Central Coast…
It’ll be a ballpark smash
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Carptacular!
Pity the poor carp. Once considered a delicacy by European royals, the fish are now considered common pests in local lakes—the roaches of the waters, so to speak. And now, county parks officials want to shoot them full of arrows. Bowfishing, in which participants hunt carp and similar “trash fish” with hunting bows and barbed…
Vote as early as you can!
What’s happening in the elections, to the members of Congress who have been obstructing almost everything our nation’s administration appoints/proposes? Obstructionist candidates are being weeded out within political parties by voters in their primary elections. Now, the weed-out process will continue in the general election, when voters will again transcend political party affiliation to cast…
Untie your laces for this one
Please take off one of your editorial shoes and throw it at that Iranian dog, Ahmadinejad. He’s itching for a showdown, and we’d best be giving him his heart’s desire before he becomes too powerful. We dilly-dallied on Hitler, and look where that got us.
Here are the league’s recommendations
To help inform the public, the League of Women Voters takes positions on ballot measures after study and research. The leagues of Santa Maria Valley and Santa Barbara support Measure S, the countywide measure to secure funding for public safety. We recommend a yes vote on Measure S. The State League recommends support for Proposition…
Drivers, be safe, not controlling
CHP Officer Joe Vega is, well, wrong (“Keep the left lanes on freeways for passing only,” Sept. 16). “Slower traffic keep right” is the law in California regardless of the speed limit. Vehicle code 21654(a): “Notwithstanding [despite] the prima facie speed limits, any vehicle proceeding upon a highway at a speed less than the normal…
A toast to the season
“We always look forward to meeting and greeting our customers,” Righetti added, “and to renew friendships with our fellow entrepreneurs in the local food and wine community.” Based in Los Alamos, Full of Life Flatbread makes its customary appearance, complete with a wood-fired oven that looks more like a mosaic-covered work of art on wheels.…
