Did you know that some dogs are SEALS? Dorothy Hinshaw Patent opens her book with a hook that brings the reader into the gripping and fascinating world of Military Working Dogs (MWDs): “When people learned that a dog had been a key member of Navy SEAL Team Six in the successful raid on Osama Bin […]
What Kids Are Reading: Dogs on Duty
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Allan Hancock College kicks off new school year with a big bark
The annual Bulldog Bow-Wow celebrates the return of school by bringing new and current students alike to Allan Hancock College’s campuses. Students will learn about the latest student services, academic programs, and student organizations during the fall semester kick-off event. The Bow-Wow is sponsored by the college’s Associated Student Body Government, and will be held […]
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Tastes of Mexico fundraiser supports a more active Santa Maria
For the last 10 years, People For Leisure and Youth, Inc. (PLAY) has invited Santa Marians to participate in the annual Tastes of Mexico fundraising fiesta. PLAY supports innovative recreation, park services, and programs offered in the Santa Maria Valley. Mexican restaurants from all over the city are brought in to set up food booths […]
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Doc Burnstein’s scholarship day supports employees
On Aug. 13, Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab was host to its eighth annual scholarship day, which raked in more than $4,000 to be divided among the lab’s college-bound employees. Aaron Friedman, Macie Burd, Lacey Stewart, Mary-Kate Smith, and Miriya Rubalcaba benefited from the fundraiser. In order to be eligible to receive a scholarship, employees […]
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Ashley Hylton conquers Extreme Weightloss
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 […]
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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 […]