I second Mr. Gisin’s comments (“Keep the left lanes on freeways for passing only,” Sept. 16). I was pulled over yesterday for tailgating a fast lane slow-mover just north of Gaviota. I argued that I was “encouraging” the slow-mover to move to the slow lane. The slow-mover just stared at me in her rear view […]
Please let the faster of us pass
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Yes, keep left lanes for passing
The guy who complained about speeders in the left lane (“Keep the left lanes on freeways for passing only,” Sept. 16) is exactly why a law should be passed to make it illegal to drive in it. The left lane should be used for passing only. Anybody in it should be using it as such. […]
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Where the wine flows
The ongoing celebration of homegrown food, freshly baked bread, and artisanal cheeses heralds a renewed appreciation for long-held traditions. And those lucky enough to remember visiting the local little old winemaker to fill an empty jug right out of the barrel can rejoice at the latest blast from the past. In an odd blend of […]
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Ehrlich gets Wilderness Spirit Award
The Wildling Art Museum will present its Wilderness Spirit Award to noted writer Gretel Ehrlich and celebrate its 10th anniversary on Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort in Solvang. Ehrlich—a nature-themed essayist, travel writer, and poet—will receive the award, which includes a bronze plaque on the […]
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Lompoc pops
Embarking on its 14th season of live performances, the Lompoc Pops Orchestra will entertain its patrons with a musical bouquet on Sept. 27 at the Lompoc First United Methodist Church. This season’s theme is The Pops Blooms for Lompoc! The program includes “The Rose,” “Theme from The Apartment,” several LeRoy Anderson favorites, and “Les Toreadors” […]
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Living for the music
As a child, Bonnie Bogle Farrer spent many long New Hampshire evenings at home in front of a piano. With two grand pianos in the living room and an upright in another room to practice on, she thought of little else. Farrer always knew being a pianist was her calling. The fact that her […]
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Hugging the coast
When you have several children, those blissful moments of silence and peace are few and far between. So when my husband and I got a rare (read: the first time in several years) occasion of alone time, we stared at each other in disbelief. Like a couple of prisoners on parole, we didn’t know what […]
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Political Watch 09.23
Orcutt resident Dee Greenawald is holding a meet-and-greet at her home, 879 McCloud St., on Sept. 25 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Members of the public can talk to 33rd District Assembly Seat candidate Katcho Achadjian and 23rd U.S. Congressional seat candidate Tom Watson. Coffee and donuts will be served. Additional parking is available near […]
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Community Notebook 09.23
MONDAY, SEPT. 27 • The South County Advisory Council has its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Nipomo Community Services District Headquarters, 148 S. Wilson St., Nipomo. TUESDAY, SEPT. 28 • The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Betteravia Government Center’s Board of Supervisors […]
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Hobnobbing With Helen
Hats, hats, and more hats. All over the place. It was a hat-loving Hobnobber’s dream come true. City Councilperson Alice Patino was a vision in a big white floppy hat with clouds of red tulle. All eyes were on Dr. Dennis Shepard, who walked down memory lane in his medical school graduation beret—one of those […]
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Taking the ‘bate
During an economic recession, one tends to hear a lot of numbers being thrown around by members of the media, by politicians, and even by Joe Schmoe at the local coffee shop. Some of the numbers that bear the most weight in everyone’s minds—and wallets—are unemployment rates. Not long ago, the Sun reported the […]
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Affordable housing in question
Despite concerns over a lack of affordable housing in Santa Maria, city planners are moving ahead in converting the last land zoned for mobile homes into a residential area for nearly 300 single-family residences. The project, known as Heritage at Westgate Ranch, would be located west of Blosser Road, north of Battles Road, south of […]