FRIDAY, JUNE 18 • The Santa Maria City/County Coalition for the Homeless has its regular meeting from 10 a.m. to noon at the Betteravia Government Center conference room, 511 East Lakeside Parkway. • The Lompoc City/County Coalition for the Homeless has its regular meeting from noon to 1 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors […]
Community Notebook 06.17
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Hobnobbing with Helen
It was a hoot and a half watching the kids. They were having a fine ole time riding ponies, ropin’ cows, toasting marshmallows for s’mores, and making their very own bolo ties. All of this happened Sunday afternoon, June 13, in the parking lot of the Discovery Museum on East Jones Street. The museum held […]
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So special
A special election is right around the corner. Up for grabs? The 15th District Senate seat vacated by Abel Maldonado. The district extends south from Santa Clara County to the northern part of Santa Barbara County. The Sun contacted Republican candidate Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee and Democratic Party candidate John Laird for interviews on the issues. […]
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Learn about Santa Maria
Information about Santa Maria’s historical landmarks is now available for the public at a new panel on the kiosk at the Santa Maria Public Library, located on the east side in Lavagnino Plaza. “There isn’t a book about Santa Maria’s landmarks,” said Mark Van de Kamp, a management analyst with the city. “So we think […]
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department holds meeting to discuss new parolee reporting center
Recently paroled prison inmates flocking back to Santa Barbara County upon release will soon have a designated reporting place. The county’s two reporting centers are scheduled to open on July 1. To prepare the public for the occasion, the Sheriff’s Department is holding an informational meeting on June 22 at 6 p.m. in the Santa […]
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Union Valley Parkway intersection project is more than halfway done
Building crews are nearing completion on the first two phases of construction on the Union Valley Parkway intersection project, which sits at the border of Orcutt and Santa Maria near the Foxenwood area. The first phase, which was contracted out by the city of Santa Maria to G. Sosa Construction, connects Blosser Road to Broadway […]
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DA candidate Josh Lynn finds himself on paid administrative leave
Things seem to just keep getting worse for Santa Barbara County Chief Trial Deputy Josh Lynn. On June 8, he lost the District Attorney election to Senior Deputy District Attorney Joyce Dudley after a yearlong mudslinging fest. Now he’s been placed on extended paid administrative leave. According to Lynn, on June 11, he received a […]
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Proposed Oceano airport development is still grounded
Earlier this year, Los Osos developer Jeff Edwards made a pitch in front of the San Luis Obispo County supervisors that was so bizarrely outlandish that, months later, many are still scratching their heads. Despite mountains of bureaucratic and public opposition, Edwards proposes closing the Oceano Airport and redeveloping it for residential and commercial use. […]
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Get your checks now!
Need to raise money fast? An upcoming seminar presented by the Nonprofit Support Center on June 23 will share the secrets to rapidly speed up fundraising efforts. Presenter Katherine Wertheim of Werth-It Consulting will show attendees how to get the money they need sooner rather than later. She’ll teach how to pull together an event […]
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HBA showcase needs sponsors
The Home Builders Association of the Central Coast will be holding its second annual P.A.S.S. vendor showcase, featuring green building and sustainable design techniques, products, and services, on July 22. Prizes will be raffled off at the event, including free passes to the Pacific Coast Business Conference and wine. Wine tasting and appetizers will also […]
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Chamber releases wine booklet
Tasting the distinct flavors of the Santa Maria Valley wine country just got easier with the release of a newly expanded wine-touring booklet, produced by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau. The free, 16-page glossy booklet, Santa Maria Valley Wine Country: A Guide to Local Wineries and Restaurants, offers […]
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Have ‘Fun in the Sun’ at the Dunes Center
Parents: Looking for something educational your kids can do this summer? The Dunes Center and the United Way of Santa Barbara County have partnered to provide a free summer program for middle school students (those going into grades 6 through 9) called “Fun in the Sun.” The program will run from June 28 to Aug. […]