Local residents in the midst of searching for a job—you’re in luck. On Oct. 8, Allan Hancock College will host its annual Career Exploration Day on the Santa Maria Campus. “Today’s economic uncertainty underscores the need for reliable, stable, and sustaining employment,” Hancock representatives wrote in a recent press release. “Some of the best jobs […]
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Rashi’s Daughters author will sign
Maggie Anton, author of the Rashi’s Daughters trilogy, will appear for a book signing program at Temple Beth El in Santa Maria at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5. Rashi was a revered, 11th century Jewish scholar who lived in France. Anton’s three historical novels tell the stories of his beloved daughters, Joheved, Rachel, and Miriam, […]
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Lompoc Valley Art Association discusses Native American art
The Lompoc Valley Art Association monthly meeting and art program will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the Alpha Clubhouse, 704 E. Ocean Ave., in Lompoc. The guest artist will be Karin Leonard who will show examples of indigenous Chumash art, speak about Native American art and culture, and explore differing views […]
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Become a PCPA VIP
PCPA is offering opportunities for the general public to see great live theater and attend behind-the-scenes events, as well as observe some of the training that occurs in the conservatory. For $20 a month, VIP members can select the day and time for tickets to all the mainstage plays throughout the season. They also get […]
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Europe or bust
Traveling to Scotland two summers in a row was nowhere on the mind of Nipomo High School drama teacher Robyn Metchik, until one day when she opened her mailbox and suddenly her summer plans changed. She received a letter informing her that the Nipomo High School Drama Department had been nominated by PCPA for […]
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Remember when
There is a term Filipinos use to describe unity: “pagka-kaisa.” Since October is Filipino American History Month, local Filipino organizations have called for younger generations to keep the spirit of pagka-kaisa alive—and what better way to do so than with a celebration? Rosalie Marquez, president of the Filipino American National Historic Society/California Central Coast […]
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It’ll be a ballpark smash
The Montalvo Youth Baseball League is on the hunt for local baseball teams to take part in the Halloween-themed “Monster Bash,” a two-weekend baseball tournament held in Ventura. Teams with players from ages 9 to 14 are invited to take part. All teams are guaranteed to play at least three games; 9U, 11U, and 13U […]
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Carptacular!
Pity the poor carp. Once considered a delicacy by European royals, the fish are now considered common pests in local lakes—the roaches of the waters, so to speak. And now, county parks officials want to shoot them full of arrows. Bowfishing, in which participants hunt carp and similar “trash fish” with hunting bows and barbed […]
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Vote as early as you can!
What’s happening in the elections, to the members of Congress who have been obstructing almost everything our nation’s administration appoints/proposes? Obstructionist candidates are being weeded out within political parties by voters in their primary elections. Now, the weed-out process will continue in the general election, when voters will again transcend political party affiliation to cast […]
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Untie your laces for this one
Please take off one of your editorial shoes and throw it at that Iranian dog, Ahmadinejad. He’s itching for a showdown, and we’d best be giving him his heart’s desire before he becomes too powerful. We dilly-dallied on Hitler, and look where that got us.
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Here are the league’s recommendations
To help inform the public, the League of Women Voters takes positions on ballot measures after study and research. The leagues of Santa Maria Valley and Santa Barbara support Measure S, the countywide measure to secure funding for public safety. We recommend a yes vote on Measure S. The State League recommends support for Proposition […]
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Drivers, be safe, not controlling
CHP Officer Joe Vega is, well, wrong (“Keep the left lanes on freeways for passing only,” Sept. 16). “Slower traffic keep right” is the law in California regardless of the speed limit. Vehicle code 21654(a): “Notwithstanding [despite] the prima facie speed limits, any vehicle proceeding upon a highway at a speed less than the normal […]