Santa Barbara County District Attorney candidates Josh Lynn and Joyce Dudley faced off April 27 at what would end up being their last public debate before the June 8 election. In a statement following the debate, both candidates agreed to cancel the remaining scheduled events out of respect for retired District Attorney Christie Stanley, who […]
District Attorney race gets ugly
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Retired Santa Barbara County District Attorney Christie Stanley is laid to rest
The mournful bleat of bagpipes could be heard outside Santa Maria’s Pacific Christian Center on April 30 in observance of the passing of former Santa Barbara County District Attorney Christie Stanley. The 61-year-old succumbed to lung cancer on April 25. The pews inside the sanctuary brimmed to capacity as several hundred people, including law enforcement, […]
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County HIV programs feel the squeeze
When Curtis Greenhaw tested positive for the HIV virus in 1982, he—like many others living in San Francisco at the time—considered his diagnosis a death sentence. Today, at 49, Greenhaw expects to live a long, normal life, working as a volunteer and test counselor at Pacific Pride Foundation, a resource center for HIV-positive clients in […]
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Did you ever pull pranks on freshmen when you were in high school?
Dominique Gauna student “No, because I was the kid who would always get picked on.” Emily Elkins student “No, I never really got into the class hazing.” Blake Martinez farmer “Yes. When I was a senior, all of the classes were having a relay. At the end of the relay, you had to eat a […]
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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
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 St. […]
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Health
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department is providing anyone 50 years of age or older with a free blood pressure screening the First Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning May 4 at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 East Park Ave., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260. […]
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Art
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the exhibit “Shifting Sands of the Central Coast” by Cathy Gregg showing through April 30 in the Shepard Hall Gallery, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. The art of Mary Meng Wade shows in the “Tai Chi Series” May 3 through 28 in the Shepard Hall Gallery, 421 S. McClelland, […]
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Learning
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS presents a forum for the candidates for the Santa Barbara County district attorney and 5th District supervisor on April 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Betteravia Government Center, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. Info: 928-9888 or joanleon@juno.com. THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Park Department offers […]
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Recreation
THE RANCHO GUADALUPE DUNES PRESERVE presents an afternoon of lectures May 6 starting at 8 a.m. in the American Legion Hall of Guadalupe. Info: 343-2455 or dunescenter.org. WORTH THE DRIVE PUZZLE TRADERS is a new group of puzzle fans forming to trade puzzles. The group’s first gala event is May 5 from 2 to 4 […]
