Many people have fantasized at least once about running into an ex or attending that high school reunion and causing jaws to drop in awe. Last week, Ashley Hylton got her moment. After a year of diets, workouts, and lots of emotional ups and downs, Hylton revealed a svelte new body and a positive mindset […]
Ashley Hylton conquers Extreme Weightloss
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Spotlight on: Santa Maria Brewing Company
Well-known brewmaster Dan Hilker of Nipomo and partner Byron Moles of Orcutt have expanded the production process of Santa Maria Brewing Company. Byron said they plan to take their top-quality craft beers that are old, German-style ales to the masses. The business recently relocated from Cuyama Lane in Nipomo to Fairway Drive in Santa Maria, […]
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Political Watch 8/29/13
• The Democratic Club of Santa Maria Valley is playing host to a fundraiser featuring the Santa Maria Civic Theatre and its production of “Dial M for Murder.” The event will be held Sept. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Written by Frederick Knox and directed by Dixie Arthur, the play is a classic suspense story of […]
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Community Notebook 8/29-9/5
MONDAY, SEPT. 2 • Happy Labor Day! TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 • 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 http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. • The Vandenberg Village Community Services District has its regular board […]
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Community Corner: Spend the ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ with Altrusa
Altrusa of the Central Coast is celebrating International Literacy Day on Sept. 7 with “Dog Day Afternoon,” a free event for dog lovers of all ages starting at 11 a.m. at the Orcutt Public Library, 175 S. Broadway, in Old Orcutt. Author and Pismo Beach resident Destry Ramey will read from her pug-themed book series, […]
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Healthy education
The days of handing out canned food to hungry families are over in Santa Barbara County. Instead, families now receive a grocery bag full of locally grown fruits and vegetables and recipes that teach them how to use the produce. A water bar set up on one side of the Veterans’ Memorial Community Center courtyard […]
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Corrections
• Central Coast Counseling Center, winner of Best Counselor/Therapist in our Best Of issue (Aug. 22), was listed with an outdated address. The correct address is 900 E. Main, suite 204, in Santa Maria. • The Sun incorrectly listed the date of the grand opening of Broadway Books. The grand opening is Sept. 3 from […]
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A former ‘Employee of the Month’ is suing the county and SEIU Local 620 over agency dues
A former office administrator with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department has filed a lawsuit against county officials and Service Employees International (SEIU) Local 620 alleging they took full membership dues out of her paychecks even though she wasn’t a union member. Plaintiff Rosemary Banko worked for the county from 1998 until her retirement in […]
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Santa Barbara County supervisors look at an innovative recidivism reform program
It’s sort of a strange concept: Private investors pay for county programs and only get cash back from the county if those programs are successful. It’s called Pay for Success. Santa Barbara County is looking at how, and if, it would work to address inmate recidivism—going back to jail—rates in the county jail system. The […]
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Santa Maria educators discuss the pros and cons of having ‘smart’ technology in the classroom
Several Central Coast high schools made headlines earlier this month when the California Department of Education flagged their standardized test results because students posted test-related photos on social media websites. The department identified 242 schools at which social media postings occurred during Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) assessments administered last spring. According to the department, […]
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What’s the best thing you have going for you right now in your life?
M. Ruth Yarnell writer “I just published a book. The title is Worn Out Shoes; it’s my autobiography.” Andy Wilson maintenance man “Right now the best thing for me is working and saving money for college. I’m looking at two Christian colleges, and I’m also looking into the ROTC program. I’m thinking I may join […]