At an emotional public meeting on July 10, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted not to oppose the federal annexation of 6.9 acres of land owned by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Fourth District Supervisor Joni Gray motioned for the board to not appeal a June decision by the federal Bureau […]
County supervisors decline to appeal Chumash annexation
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What is your favorite word?
Bob Franklin blackjack dealer “Love.” Andrea Zimkowski student “Spontaneous.” Jessica Hernandez student “Whatever.” [image-4] Brittney Mayes Subway employee “Beautiful.”
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Why be ‘fair’ to such a repugnant thing?
Being “fair and balanced” with animal torturers and their “respectable” clients is disgusting (“The last hurrah of foie gras,” 6/28). It is like giving Hitler’s rationale for killing human millions “balanced” coverage. It shows the amorality of American “objective” journalism. Some indecencies are repugnant, and must be treated as such by any decent person. A […]
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Athlete of the Week: Emily Mangione
The day before Emily Mangione and her family left for the Silver State International Rodeo in Winnemucca, Nev., she didn’t sound nervous. In fact, she sounded confident and ready. Mangione, going on her sophomore year at Nipomo High School, recently qualified for the International Rodeo in the pole bending category, finishing third in overall points. […]
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On the roster
• Santa Maria Youth Football League: The league is taking registrations for the 2012 football and cheerleading seasons. Football fees are $200, including a jersey, gear rental, a trophy, and a basic picture package. Players must be between the ages of 8 and 14 during the season to participate. Cheerleaders must be in kindergarten to […]
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Cachuma campground gets a new name
The Santa Barbara County Parks department officially renamed a camping area at Cachuma Lake as “Chumash Meadows” during a special ceremony on June 28. The official unveiling of the campground sign was accompanied by remarks from county officials and leaders from the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. The tribe’s spiritual leader also performed a […]
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Dig into youth volleyball
Want to learn the fundamentals of volleyball? The city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department will be holding a volleyball clinic for youth ages 7 to 14, to introduce the sport to younger children and prepare older athletes for the upcoming fall season. The clinic takes place for ages 7 to 10 at Edwards […]
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‘New Generation’ of boxers to face off at Chumash Casino
Professional boxing is returning to Chumash Casino on July 20, when undefeated lightweight Art Hovhannisyan faces off against Venezuelan Miguel Acosta in the 10-round main event for nationally televised ShoBox: The New Generation. Hovhannisyan boasts an undefeated record (14-0-2, eight KOs) and will be looking to rebound from a loss to Cristobal Cruz at his […]
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Lompoc man plans to walk for Special Olympics
A Lompoc man has started a fundraiser to benefit the Special Olympics of Northern Santa Barbara County. Cooper Barrick, brother of Lompoc Special Olympic athlete Cameron Barrick, intends to raise $5,000 for Special Olympics by walking the entire 500-mile Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Cameron is autistic. Cooper has set up a website for […]
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Back on track
Santa Maria Karting Association president Scott Grundfor was beginning to think it was never going to happen. But on July 1, following a two-year battle with the Federal Aviation Administration, go-karts returned to the club’s track at the Santa Maria Airport with an all-day open practice session, giving the group an idea of which members […]
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Draw from dusk till drawn
Join fellow artists and draw, draw, draw at the CAF Dusk ‘til Drawn: 24-Hour Drawing Rally from 6 p.m. on July 20 to 6 p.m. on July 21 at the Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara. Working artists will draw side-by-side with dabblers and future artists, providing a laboratory for sharing, creating, […]
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It’s on at PCPA Theaterfest
PCPA Theaterfest’s upcoming 49th season features an assortment of theatrical experiences, from established family favorites to the newest prize-winning plays and musicals. The season kicks off on Nov. 8 with the family musical adventure The Wizard of Oz, playing in the Marian Theatre through Dec. 26. Join Dorothy as she travels far and wide only […]
