They’re coming. Deny it all you want, but when the bodies of the dead rise to feast on the flesh of the living, those who hesitate will die first, or become undead, or simply get digested. So we here at the Sun gathered some of our local candidates—our potential future leaders—and sat them down […]
Election night of the living dead
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The Dream Act could be a nightmare
Much is being said in the media about the Dream Act and giving residency and financial help to illegal alien students who graduate from a California high school if they attend a college for a specified amount of time or get a college diploma. However, the media doesn’t seem to want to tell the entire […]
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Before you vote, check this checklist
In this political season, there has been more noise and less substance than in any prior election I can remember. Don’t tell me what is wrong with the other person. Tell me about your record and what you will do for me. You may feel the same way, too. Most public office races produce an […]
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Who’s really mad as hell?
American corporations are mad as hell, and they aren’t going to take it anymore! Democrats threaten huge corporate profits, and corporations and the super rich are determined to stop them. Huge profits that normally go to corporations and the wealthy for over-priced drugs, unaffordable insurance policies and hospital costs, 25-percent credit card charges, and Wall […]
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Mike Stoker has my vote
If you want lower taxes and much smaller government, vote for Mike Stoker. Vote for Mike Stoker for the 35th, change we really need.
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Elton Gallegly has my vote
My personal contact with Congressman Gallegly’s office has been one of complete satisfaction. I have on many occasions contacted the Congressman’s office to either clarify a point or ask for his stance on a subject such as immigration. The responses from his office have been prompt and to the point. I feel that he is […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Old Bavaria meets California casual
What happens when traditional German foods merge with California casual food at Hoagies in Avila Beach? You get sausage and sauerkraut with a twist. Or, as Hoagies chef Shawn Swink, put it: “I like my kraut a little more juiced up.” In an e-mail that snagged my attention, I discovered Hoagies was going to celebrate […]
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Santa Barbara County’s partnership with First 5 shows success
For situations involving child abuse, it’s too often said, “If only someone had caught the signs of trouble early on, before the problem developed.” But with the help of the state First 5 program, the Santa Barbara County Child Welfare Services’ Front Porch program has been putting forward a set of responses for preventing child […]
Posted inMusic, Arts & Culture
Soundcheck
For most teens, it’s a thrill to see a favorite performer in concert. For about 30 Pioneer Valley High School students, going behind the scenes is even better. Students in Richard Hernandez’s music and choir classes will get to participate in a soundcheck for a live Jason Derulo concert. “The kids are so excited about […]
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What’s your least favorite thing about October?
Jorge Ruvalcaba sales “There are five weekends in this October, so I have to work more.” Bryan Adams sales “The bills all come out at once.” Erica Smith student “It’s chilly by the time it gets to Halloween.” Kim Malcom HR manager “It gets dark earlier, and then I can’t get someone to go on […]
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Proposition vs. proposition
In addition to deciding if they want to smoke their doobies legally, voters this November will have a chance to choose how political power is distributed in California. Among the propositions and candidates struggling for Election Day victory are two ballot propositions that will help decide how political boundaries will divide California in the years […]