Santa Barbara County resident Joe Darga always thought of himself as a pretty healthy person. He led an active lifestyle and didn’t have many health problems. But when he was 61 years old, Darga said, he “started getting tired in the afternoons.” “I just thought it was part of getting older. Old people need their […]
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Political Watch 4.29
Santa Maria officials are still looking for a city resident to serve on the All-America City Committee. Applications will be accepted until May 5 at 3 p.m. According to city officials, members of this committee “evaluate the civic health and pride of the community” and ensure collaboration between the public and private sector. The committee […]
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Community Notebook 4.29
TUESDAY, MAY 4 • The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Agendas are available at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. • The Vandenberg Village Community Services District has its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in the District […]
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Barbecued chicken for the scout’s soul
Chicken, beans, bread, and salad: It’s a meal fit for a king. And this meal, a fundraiser for Boy Scouts Troop 87, will be available May 15 in the CVS parking lot in Orcutt. The barbecue will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and costs $8 a meal. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be […]
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Correction
The April 22 Sports Shorts item “Make ’em laugh” incorrectly listed times for Laughter Yoga sessions at Elwin Mussell Senior Center. The classes will be held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays beginning May 20. Free Laughter Yoga sessions are also currently available Fridays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Luis Oasis Senior […]
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Nipomo’s Willow Road interchange is in the works
San Luis Obispo County officials have begun eminent domain proceedings to obtain the final parcels of land needed for the proposed Willow Road interchange in Nipomo. The first step of the process involved passing a “resolution of necessity,” which the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in favor of on April 20. […]
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Maldonado confirmed as lieutenant governor
A Santa Maria native will soon fill one of the top positions in California government. In a recent second go-around, both the Assembly and the Senate voted to confirm Republican Sen. Abel Maldonado as the state’s lieutenant governor. “I thank my colleagues in the Assembly for confirming me to the office of the Lieutenant Governor […]
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County remembers former District Attorney Christie Stanley
Retired Santa Barbara County District Attorney Christie Stanley died April 25 at her North County home after a long battle with lung cancer. She was 61 years old. A memorial service honoring Stanley’s life will be held on April 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Pacific Christian Center, 3435 Santa Maria Way, in Santa Maria. In […]
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Minotaur launches … and fails
On April 22, Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Minotaur IV Lite into its maiden voyage at 4 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 8. The Minotaur carried the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle 2 (HTV). However, nine minutes after the Minotaur dropped the Falcon, officials lost contact with the unmanned […]
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Mural unveiled
Hancock College student Michael Vaughn challenges onlookers to “Face the Machine” with his mural to be dedicated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on May 7 at the northwest corner of North H Street and West Chestnut Avenue in Lompoc. Vaughn will be on hand for the dedication and to discuss his painting with […]
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Wildling photographers shine
The Wildling Museum announced the winners of its April Showers Bring May Flowers photography competition. The 23 winning entries were chosen from 112 submitted and will be on display May 2 through June 6 in the Goodall Education Center. The five overall winners include Jane Kametani’s first-place “Spinning Orange,” Stuart Wilson’s second-place “Western Thimbleberry, Rubus […]
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PCPA students showcase training
PCPA students will present the culmination of two years of intensive actor and technical theater training in two productions this May. PCPA’s Conservatory Showcase will include The Musical of Musicals, The Musical! and The Penelopiad. When one musical isn’t enough, there’s The Musical of Musicals, The Musical!, co-directed by Peter S. Hadres and Karin Hendricks […]