Gov. Jerry Brown recently said, “While Washington waffles on immigration, California’s forging ahead. I’m not waiting.” That galvanized me to action. Before hearing those words, I was sleepily wondering what to do about this crazy country I live in. Afterward, I leapt up and made breakfast. Boy, do I love waffles. I love them more […]
The ready light is blinking
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Celebrate National Feral Cat Day
Oct. 16 is National Feral Cat Day—a day to think about the outdoor cats in our neighborhoods. Feral cats exist in every community. They live healthy lives outdoors in family groups called colonies. They are the same species as domestic cats, but are not socialized to humans and can’t be adopted. Virtually 100 percent of […]
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The Chumash are residents of Santa Barbara County
There has been some accusation of racism and envy directed at those opposed to the Chumash request to annex 1,400 acres of agriculturally zoned land to their existing reservation. This type of unfounded accusation only inhibits constructive discussion on the Chumash tribe’s request for “fee to trust” application with federal agencies. The Chumash Indians enjoy […]
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Stop buying what smugglers are selling!
Another panga boat (“Officers catch 18 people attempting to smuggle pot into Santa Barbara County via panga,” Sept. 19)? Why are we paying county and federal agencies for our dirty work? Sorry to say the only message to those panga boat-sending criminals is that Californians are still pot-buying customers, so they’d best find yet another […]
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Lompoc is moving forward
Beginning in 2011, the Lompoc City Council established five priorities to improve the city. First and foremost is economic development and jobs. Over many years, the Lompoc Valley has become a bedroom community for Santa Barbara County and was particularly hard hit by unemployment in the 2008 downturn. To create a more business-friendly city, the […]
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What’s on Deck? 10/10-10/17
Thursday, Oct. 10 Girls’ Volleyball St. Joseph vs. Paso Robles @ SJHS, 6 p.m. Santa Maria vs. Morro Bay @ MBHS, 5:30 p.m. Pioneer Valley vs. Atascadero @ PVHS, 6 p.m. Nipomo vs. Cabrillo @ CHS, 5:30 p.m. Santa Ynez vs. Templeton @ SYHS, 5:30 p.m. Righetti vs. […]
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Megan Penalfor
Megan Penalfor has jumped into her first year as starting setter for the Nipomo High School girls’ volleyball team with impressive speed and accuracy. This is her third season of varsity play. Thus far, the senior has racked up 14 aces serving and 98 kills with a total of 233 sets. “She is an incredible […]
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Support Dunes Center with golf
Oct. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. marks the seventh annual Coreopsis Golf Tournament at the Monarch Dunes Golf Course. The event supports the much-needed educational programming that benefits 6,000 students annually. A reception will follow the event. Contact the Guadalupe Dunes Center at 1065 Guadalupe St. for more information.
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Bring on the Special Olympics Fall Games!
Nearly 200 gifted Special Olympics athletes will be competing at the annual fall games on Oct. 12. Athletes of all ages will compete from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hagerman Sports Complex at 3300 Skyway Drive in Santa Maria.
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Twirl, twirl, twirl!
Baton twirling is a timeless talent that still carries much appeal. Through Oct.17, come to the Buellton Veterans Hall to learn a variety of baton twirling techniques, including twisting, tossing, and spinning. The cost is $56 and includes a baton for keep, or $44 if you have your own baton. A baton is required to […]
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Race on two wheels
Mountain bike enthusiasts ages 11 to 14 are invited to come check out the best local course for mountain bikers. Riders will embark on the Buellton Recreation mountain bike trip to the dirt club. The ride will take place Oct. 10 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 and mountain bikes will be […]
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Explore creatures of the Oceano lagoon
On Saturday, Oct. 12, the Guadalupe Dunes Center will be host to a free hike around the Oceano Lagoon. Hikers, with the help of an informed docent, will have the opportunity to learn about the flora and the fauna of the lagoon during this 1.5-mile hike. Binoculars are recommended. Meet at the nature center near […]
