On April 10, there will be a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s candidates forum, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Black Lake Golf Resort banquet room, 1490 Golf Course Lane, in Nipomo. The Nipomo Incorporation Committee for Education is hosting the forum. The moderator will be Andy Caldwell of KUHL 1410 A.M. The […]
Political Watch 4.1
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Community Notebook 4.1
TUESDAY, APRIL 6 • 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 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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Keeping it lean
Dozens of students sit hunched over long, plastic tables, meticulously folding and refolding pieces of paper as the teacher monitors their progress with a watchful eye. It’s difficult to see what they’re making under the flurry of smoothing and pinching: Is it origami? Or maybe it’s a gift-wrapping workshop at a local department store? Nope. […]
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Innovative Learning presents an autism conference
On April 15—the ides of Autism Awareness Month—Innovative Learning will be holding a conference at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott. The event will address and inform families and the community of legislation that directly affects autistic members of society, primarily California’s amending of the Lanterman Developmental Disability Act. The legislation, which was amended in July […]
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Santa Maria leaders consider E-Verify
Anyone who’s ever filled out new hire paperwork for a job is familiar with the Federal I-9 form, which determines if an employee is eligible to work in the United States. Soon, such prospective workers in Santa Maria may have their documents checked against an electronic database administered by the Department of Homeland Security. A […]
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Correction
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 […]