Teens and 20-somethings interested in volunteering and leadership experience—here’s your chance: The Workforce Investment Board of Santa Barbara County is currently seeking new membership for its Youth Advisory Council. Council members help the board develop workforce-related policies affecting young people, especially low-income or at-risk youth. The Youth Advisory Council is composed of 15 seats and […]
Young leaders needed
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Questions for the college bound
Allan Hancock College is getting ready to hold its annual University Transfer Day—the day students, parents, and community members get to learn all about making the transition from community college to a four-year college or university. The event, which is open to the public, will be held on Nov. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]
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Rosario Bras
When Rosario Bras was a Righetti High student, he was called the “Freshman Sensation,” and the name stuck with him for his freshman year on the Allan Hancock College soccer team. Bras earned the title, in both cases. During his freshman years at both schools, he was the highest scorer on the team. And, for […]
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Before you gorge, walk it out
Worried about packing on the Thanksgiving pounds? Teens and adults can get in shape before the big turkey day at the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department’s 14th annual Turkey Trot Fun Run on Nov. 20. Runners and walkers will be participating on a 2.5-mile course, but shorter distances will also be available […]
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Orange crush
Who said pumpkins can’t fly? For the second straight year, Orcutt’s McLean family is prepared to prove the feat is possible, hauling a homemade trebuchet—a medieval device used for castle assaults—to Arroyo Grande High School’s Pumpkin Catapult competition on Nov. 13. There, they’ll attempt to defend their long-distance launching title against the AGHS Eagle Robotics […]
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Election night of the living dead
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]