Last week’s Athlete of the Week incorrectly reported the subject’s age and last name. Lawn bowler Jim Graham is 77. News Briefs is compiled by Sun staffers from staff reporting and local and national media. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
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Central Coast Water Board slaps Greka with a $400,000 fine
It’s another fine for Greka, but this time it’s big: At a public meeting in San Luis Obispo on May 13, the Central Coast Water Quality Control Board approved a settlement with Greka Oil & Gas, Inc. over allegations that the oil company violated cleanup requirements for numerous oil-impacted soil piles in the Santa Maria […]
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Take a look at the propositions on the June 8 ballot
Deciphering the legalese of most propositions can be a daunting task come voting time. So, to help out its readers, the Sun compiled a summary version of the five statewide initiatives in this year’s primary. Proposition 13 is essentially an amendment to the property tax initiative of the same name that became law in the […]
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Congressional candidates are running the homestretch
Earlier in the election season, the Sun talked to three of the Republicans aiming to knock Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) out of her U.S. Congressional seat. Along that line, here are profiles of the other two Republican candidates, Carole Lee Miller and Clark Vandeventer. As of press time, Libertarian candidate Darrell Stafford was not available […]
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Hobnobbing With Helen
“I’m nuts about me,” said actress Anne Guynn. Onstage the evening of Monday, May 17, at the Vets Memorial Hall, as part of her showcase performance, Anne performed a scene from Neil Simon’s play, Chapter 2. She got well-deserved laughs from the 170-strong audience. The entire room seemed to be nuts not only about Anne, […]
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Should Orcutt hold a Farmer’s Market on Saturdays?
Jeremiah Carroll barista “Absolutely. There will be more people in Orcutt, and it would stimulate the economy. Plus, I like apricots.” Steve Tummolo management “Yes, because Tuesdays and Wednesdays are inconvenient for the working public.” Carl Nietman retired sheriff “Yes, because it would bring the people of Orcutt closer together and create a ‘homey’ feeling. […]
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Jury duties
“Water, water, everywhere, and all the boards did shrink; water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” So goes the infamous line from English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner. The words could also be applied to recent goings-on within the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, according to findings in a […]
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Political Watch 05.20
The California Chapter of Republicans for Environmental Protection (Cal REP) has endorsed seven GOP candidates running for state office, including Mike Stoker (35th Assembly District). “Cal REP is proud to endorse these candidates based on their positions on issues that are important to our organization. We considered their views and leadership on, and contributions to, […]
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Community Notebook 05.20
FRIDAY, MAY 21 • 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 […]
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Learn about the hidden disease
Huntington’s Disease is one of the most common hereditary diseases, with about 150,000 Americans at risk of inheriting it. In order to educate the masses, Huntington’s Disease Society of America will be holding an educational symposium in Santa Maria at the Radisson Hotel on May 26, 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Huntington’s symposium will focus […]
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Growers face obstacles to starting Orcutt Farmers’ Market
For 30 years, Francisco Velasquez has grown strawberries and vegetables on the family farm in Santa Maria bearing his name. To pay the bills, he depends regularly on farmers’ markets in San Luis Obispo County, plying his wares in Avila Beach and San Miguel. “I don’t sell thousands of slats of strawberries,” he said. “I’m […]
