In the March 25 news brief “Not gonna budge,” the person whom District Attorney Alex Simas asked to step down was misreported. Simas said Lori Angello should voluntarily step down. 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, […]
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Lompoc helps teens jump-start their careers
In preparation for the summer job season, the Lompoc Parks, Recreation, and Urban Forestry Department is hosting a Jump Start Career Camp April 6 through 9 for teenagers interested in finding employment. Professionals at the camp will offer helpful techniques to a successful career hunt, including how to fill out applications, résumé writing, and interviewing […]
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Santa Maria-Bonita School District education board denies petition for charter school
On March 24, members of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District Board of Education voted unanimously against a local group’s petition to open a charter school in the Santa Maria area. When making their decision, board members—along with district Superintendent Phil Alvarado, who was present at the meeting—argued that the Santa Maria Valley Charter School petition […]
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Republican Assembly candidates meet to debate issues at community forum
Marking the opening salvo of the campaign season for the state’s 33rd Assembly District, the four major Republican hopefuls for the seat held court for a question-and-answer session at Santa Maria Fairpark March 24. About 200 attendees gathered to hear candidates Fred Strong, Matt Kokkonen, Etta Waterfield and Katcho Achadjian discuss topics ranging from nuclear […]
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Art flowers
Art lovers and flower lovers have a double treat in store for them during “The Art of the Iris” art and flower show April 2 through 29, sponsored by the Lompoc Valley Iris Society. The art event is an all-media presentation of iris-themed drawings, paintings, photographs, needlework, and ceramics, representing the work of 20 […]
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Get artsy and wild at Wildling
The Wildling Art Museum is offering “Art on the Wild Side” craft classes in the Museum’s Education Center most Saturday mornings through the end of October. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., each hour-long class will focus on completing one craft and is geared toward kids ages 6 through 12. Classes will focus on egg decorating, mosaic […]
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Caught in the act
An exploration of the ways photographers depict human interaction will be on display in the latest Santa Barbara County Arts Commission exhibition. Titled “Intersection: Between People and Spaces,” the show hangs at the Betteravia Government Center and is made up of work by regional artists and curated by John Hood, professor of art at Allan […]
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Digging the dunes
At a certain time of day, on certain days of the week, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes hold a special magic. Any prints left as evidence of life are wiped away, and the massive sand forms become a source of solitude and beauty. They take on a life of their own under various patterns—flat and smooth in […]
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Not in hot water
My employer scheduled me for a week’s worth of training in another city. Apparently, after 10 years at the same place, I have no idea what I am doing at work, and to get someone to actually teach me how to do my job is so challenging it required the services of someone from out […]
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Santa Lucia Bancorp declares dividend
The board of directors for Santa Lucia Bancorp, parent company of Atascadero-based Santa Lucia Bank, recently announced a 2 percent stock dividend for the company. The dividend will be issued on or about April 23 to shareholders of record as of March 31. In a press release, Santa Lucia Bancorp President and CEO John Hansen […]
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Hunt for wisdom
Arrr, matey! Nipomo’s new age bookstore, Wisdom Island, is holding a treasure hunt on April 24. Bags of treasure will be handed out from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bounty will include incense, bookmarks, and coupons for psychic readings and massage sessions. Businesses in La Placita Shopping Center will be contributing vouchers for video […]
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Monarch CFO earns recognition
Monarch Wealth Strategies announced the firm’s Chair of the Board and Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Patterson has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary designation from Fiduciary360. Out of more than 268,000 financial advisors in the nation, fewer than 3,000 have the title of AIF. Patterson is one of only two people to obtain the designation […]