Orcutt finds itself in an odd position with this annexation. We have to forward our concerns to the city, not the county. We have to rely on the city to support us even though they may hold other interests. Not an even playing field. This annexation process has been compared to a hostile takeover. I’ve […]
Richards Ranch annexation is not an even playing field
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Trump presidency would end American freedom as we know it
I’m replying to a letter that was supporting Trump with statements that have been proven to be false (“Reelect Donald Trump, the champion of ‘we the people,’” Oct. 10). 1. Successful business people do not file for bankruptcy six times. 2. World peace would mean Putin can run rampant and take over any country he […]
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Jenelle Osborne is the only nonpartisan candidate running for Lompoc mayor
Recently the Canary pointed out regarding the upcoming election that “this year feels like a rerun in some parts of Northern Santa Barbara County,” (“Deja vu?” Sept. 19). That is especially true with the Lompoc mayor’s race. Two seasoned veterans and a newcomer are vying for the center seat on the council dais. The Lompoc […]
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Sidewalk talk
If you’re a newspaper rack in Solvang, it might be time to clean yourself up. The city’s about to crack down on cracked paint and collect overdue permit fees to keep sidewalk free speech alive and well. At least one City Council member thought it might be best to just do away with the racks […]
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LEAP Santa Barbara hosts monthly diaper drives to help with child care costs
Families can spend up to $100 a month or more on diapers alone, and parents felt that cost pressurize during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lori Goodman said. “Having a baby is really expensive. I feel like it’s those first few years—child care is really expensive, diapers, all of those things you need with a baby,” said […]
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Political Watch: October 17, 2024
• U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) celebrated the launch of California’s first federal home energy rebates program to help lower utility bills and home energy costs for Central Coast residents, according to an Oct. 8 statement from Carbajal’s office. The rebate program will make it cheaper for California residents to install heat pumps, electrical […]
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Solvang City Council cracks down on unpermitted newspaper racks
Graffiti and chipped paint on the outside. Headlines and classified ads on the inside. City leaders singled out several news racks across Solvang as eyesores due to poor maintenance. During the Solvang City Council’s Oct. 14 meeting, Public Works Director and City Engineer Rodger A. Olds said staff realized during a fee program consultation that […]
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Pioneer Valley High School faculty rallies against principal’s administrative leave
Cries to keep Pioneer Valley High School Principal Shanda Herrera on staff echoed during an October school board meeting—continuing efforts to protect the principal who started earlier this year. “It’s spiteful and vindictive that we are back here again, and we need to stand up for people who work so incredibly hard for students in […]
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Guadalupe Royal Theater project design changes spark residents’ frustration with city
Chasing deadlines and a need to cut costs continue to haunt the Royal Theater renovation project. Most recently, Guadalupe city staff submitted redesign changes for a grant it received through the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) before getting the City Council’s approval. “Staff had to submit documents to meet deadlines next week without council approval […]
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Local view: Santa Maria Camera Club fosters competition and camaraderie between local shutterbugs year round
This must be the place Visit santamariacameraclub.org to find out more about the Santa Maria Camera Club, which holds juried photography competitions over Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month. For info on how to participate or attend the club’s additional in-person programs, email santamariacameraclub@gmail.com. For budding photographers, gaining exposure is virtually synonymous with […]
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Human services: Local nonprofits provide health care, including STI treatments, to Santa Maria Riverbed residents
Syphilis. Hepatitis C. Wounds. Poor dental hygiene. Domestic violence. Substance use. These are some of the concerns Raye Fleming and her team at the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) have noticed since beginning their services in the Santa Maria Riverbed. “We’ve also found a lot of primary care issues, and 5Cities Homeless […]
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Free elections need our protection from Trump
Every citizen of the United States of America has the right to participate in free elections in which they are allowed to vote according to their own beliefs and opinions. That idea is fundamental to our republic, but that right has been challenged all along. Legislation like the Voting Rights Act of 1965 shows that […]