Still deciding who will get your vote in the Santa Maria City Council race? All seven City Council candidates have been invited to a forum on Sept. 29 to discuss their platforms and answer questions from the public. The forum, conducted by the League of Women Voters and co-sponsored by Santa Barbara County Action Network […]
Political Watch 09.16
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Community Notebook 09.16
FRIDAY, SEPT. 17 • The Lompoc City/County Coalition for the Homeless has its regular meeting from noon to 1 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Conference Room, 401 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. TUESDAY, SEPT. 21 • The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board of […]
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A little taste of victory
A glass of wine is said to be beneficial to one’s health. On Sept. 18, it will be beneficial to the health of many when the Huntington’s Disease Support Group holds a fundraising event from 1 to 4 p.m. at Costa de Oro Tasting Room in Santa Maria. At the event, each pour will cost […]
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Peace be with you, Santa Maria
Now, more than ever, peace and understanding are things everyone must strive for, as individuals and as a society. That’s the message organizers of Santa Maria’s 14th annual Peace Week are trying to get out to the public. Festivities promoting peace throughout Northern Santa Barbara County will begin Sept. 20 at noon with a luncheon […]
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Blakeslee votes against Republican budget
During the frantic last days of the 2010 legislative session, State Senator Sam Blakeslee did something unusual for a freshman Republican: He voted against his party’s spending plan. To be fair, he also voted against the Democratic budget proposal. Blakeslee sent this explanation in an e-mail statement to New Times, the Sun’s sister paper to […]
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Foster care legislation awaits governor’s signature
Despite two years of back and forth and several last-minute amendments, a bill to extend benefits for former foster youths passed through the California Assembly and the Senate and now sits on the governor’s desk. The response to Assembly Bill 12 was largely bipartisan in both houses, passing through the Assembly 73-2 and the Senate […]
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies find Solvang man dead in home
On Sept. 12, members of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department found the body of a Solvang man after responding to a domestic disturbance call. Sheriff’s deputies called in the department’s Special Enforcement Team (commonly referred to as SWAT) after they were unable to make contact with Harold F. Meyers, 43, who was believed to […]
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They’re moving on up … on East Cook
After almost 10 years of planning, Santa Barbara County officials have finally approved the initiation of construction on a new North County Superior Court Clerk’s Office building. On Sept. 16, presiding Judge Arthur Garcia and Court Executive Officer Gary Blair planned—along with representatives from local law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and court employees—to gather for a […]
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What do you admire most about Native Americans?
Scott Underwood instructor “Their devotion to caring for creation.” Erika Faires student “Their music, dance, and art; also their traditional clothing.” Karly Nickell juice maker “Their care for the Earth.” Matt Villasenor oil changer “It’s cool how they’re in touch with the environment, and how just about anyone can trace their heritage back to them—even […]
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Clubs & Meetings
4-H welcomes anyone interested in the group to sign up now. Find a nearby club by contacting the Santa Barbara County 4-H Office at 692-1730 or zmhughes@ucdavis.edu. ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS for men meets in San Luis Obispo and Grover Beach. Men interested in attending may contact representatives: 550-6718 or not_moses@fastmail.fm. ALL-AMERICAN QUILTERS’ GUILD meets […]
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Spiritual
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH is located at 1000 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. “Jazz Devine” presents a new jazz worship service on July 11 at 6 p.m. at the church. Info: 735-3769 or ghmoran@yahoo.com. BAHA’I interfaith worship services are the second Sunday of each month. Info: 489-4172. Children’s classes are the first Saturday of each month. Info: […]