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 […]
Carptacular!
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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 […]
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A toast to the season
“We always look forward to meeting and greeting our customers,” Righetti added, “and to renew friendships with our fellow entrepreneurs in the local food and wine community.” Based in Los Alamos, Full of Life Flatbread makes its customary appearance, complete with a wood-fired oven that looks more like a mosaic-covered work of art on wheels. […]
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Words are beautiful
Need to get your monthly poetry fix? Allan Hancock College’s Lompoc Valley Center is hosting a free poetry reading in recognition of the college’s second annual Community Reads event on Sept. 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in room 1-202/203. The event will headline retired Hancock English professor Bob Isaacson, a published author, part of […]
Posted inMusic, Arts & Culture
Rock climbing competition hits Los Padres
Love rock climbing? The high-altitude pines of the Los Padres National Forest will be the stage for the Pine Mountain Pulldown, a three-day climbing festival held from Oct. 8 through 10. The event’s main draw is bouldering—scaling smaller rock faces with only a pair rubber-soled climbing shoes—and kicks off with a welcome for climbers and […]
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Mortal Combat
Some people, like myself, tend to avoid physical conflict as much as they can. However, others thrive on the adrenaline rush that comes from the thrill of slamming their fists on their opponent. On Sept. 18, warriors like those came out to the National Guard Armory at the Santa Maria Fairpark to fight—and spectators packed […]
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Zachary Burg
As starting offensive guard for the Knights of the Orcutt Youth Football League, Zachary Burg enjoys absorbing a big hit. The 12-year-old was a hit of a different sort at a recent Offense-Defense instructional football camp in San Diego. At an awards ceremony, camp organizers announced they’d selected Burg to participate in the annual Offense-Defense […]
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Here’s something you otter know about
California’s iconic southern sea otters—and the fact that they’re threatened in the wild—will take center stage Sept. 25 and 26 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s weekend-long event, Otter Days. Visitors to Otter Days can get some face time with the aquarium’s resident sea otters, play an animal training game, participate in an otter-themed game show, […]
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Lompoc bank holds symposium
Union Bank of Lompoc will present a business symposium and business networking opportunity titled “Thinking Beyond Tomorrow” on Oct. 2. Ed Carcarey of Emerald Wave Media will be the guest speaker at the event. Admission is free, but reservations are required. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon in the Grossman Gallery of the […]