It’s called methyl iodide, and critics say the chemical is even more toxic to humans than methyl bromide, the controversial pesticide it’s intended to replace. But barring any last minute surprises, the state’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will soon approve its use as a fumigant on strawberries throughout California.On April 30, the DPR proposed […]
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A tale of two volunteers
Some people held signs, some held their pets, some held both. Some were dressed as pets holding signs, one was locked in a cage next to a sign that read: “Walk me, don’t cage me.” Cars honked, people cheered—quite a bit of commotion for a Saturday morning in Buellton. A protest rally against the Santa […]
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Local union ramps up community service efforts
Every once in a while, the local Carpenter’s Union likes to help those who are in need. It’s done without the cameras of a television show, but the passion for assisting those in dire situations is unmatched by such television shows. And this passion for helping is apparent in the motive for Carpenter’s Union 1800’s […]
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Montebello bill sails through Assembly
The California Assembly on June 3 unanimously passed a bill authored by Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee that aims to kickstart an assessment of an underwater threat: the oil tanker Montebello, which sits less than seven miles off the coast of Cambria, just south of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and 900 feet below the ocean […]
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Measure for measure
Frustrated by the ongoing funding cuts made to his department, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown is proposing the Board of Supervisors approve a half-cent sales tax for the Nov. 2 ballot. If approved by voters, the revenue raised would go toward constructing a North County jail and other public safety costs. Brown was scheduled […]
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Dudley takes over the reins as new county DA
A contentious Santa Barbara County District Attorney race culminated in an exultant swearing-in ceremony for Joyce Dudley at the June 22 Board of Supervisors meeting in Santa Barbara. Flanked by her husband John, mother Norma and two of her sons, Dudley took the oath of office from county Superior Court Judge Frank Ochoa, who introduced […]
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Clubs and 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
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: 937-9451. Study circles about The Life of the Spirit are ongoing in Santa Maria. For questions, dates, and times: 614-0963. Info: 937-9451. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH holds worship services Sundays with Holy Communion […]
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Farmer’s Market
SANTA MARIA 100 S. Broadway at Main, Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Features local beekeepers’ honey and bee pollen, breads and pastries, plants and flower bouquets, fresh fruits and vegetables. ORCUTT Corner of Clark and Bradley, Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh honey, flowers, and eggs, along with fresh fruits and […]
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Barbecues
ONGOING FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY barbecues Filipino food at the Smart and Final parking lot, N. Broadway on Saturdays and Sundays. Menu items include tri-tip, chicken, beef kabobs, chicken adobo, salad, rice, and bread. Meals cost $6. Info: 922-3422 or 922-3799. FILIPINO CATHOLIC SOCIETY, under the direction of St. Mary’s Church and […]
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Health
THE PISMO BEACH MEDICAL CENTER presents an “Open House” event June 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2 James Way, Pismo Beach. Info: 614-9799. THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION presents an “Exercise Program” for those fifty years and older Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. through Aug. 20 at the Pismo Beach Veterans Hall, […]
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Art
THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents the art of Richard Axline through June 27 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 East Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Info: 736-0489 or abkazoo@aol.com. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the mixed media art of Juan Manuel Perez Salazar through June 30 in the Shepard Hall Gallery at the library, 421 S […]
