A quartet of Republicans is campaigning for the chance to knock longtime Congressional representative Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) out of her 23rd District seat. The candidates—John Davidson, Dave Stockdale, Clark Vandeventer, and Tom Watson—will match political wits at a public debate on April 25 at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Dr., in Solvang. […]
Republican candidates for 23rd Congressional District will face off in a public debate
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Talks between Southern California Gas Company and SLO County are at an impasse
Talks between Southern California Gas Company and SLO County are at an impasse A lot’s changed since 1955. Presidents have come and gone. Wars have been fought. Physicists have reshaped our view of space and time. Then there’s the franchise agreement between SLO County and Southern California Gas Company, which has remained virtually unchanged for […]
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The sound of music
The Central Coast Music Teachers Association hosted a recital recently for music students preparing for spring evaluations. Twenty students offered the celebration of keyboard music, organized by association member teachers Alan Boehmer of Los Osos, Lynne Garrett of Santa Maria, Betty Hansen of Santa Maria, Nell Kauffman of Arroyo Grande, Debbie Lagomarsino of Paso Robles, […]
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Art for Capps
Congresswoman Lois Capps is inviting local high school students to submit art pieces for the annual Congressional Art competition. Submissions must be received at one of her local Congressional offices by 5 p.m. on April 30. Submissions must be two-dimensional, no larger than 28-by-28 inches (including the frame), and no more than 4 inches in […]
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The Best adventure
Just like any other author, Jennifer Best wants to sell lots of copies of her latest book, Best Family Adventures: Santa Barbara County. But before delving into an interview to talk about it, she put first things first: She walked out of the room only to return with her homeschooled daughters and a math textbook, […]
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The music raves on
Young people throughout the Midwest turned out in 1959 to hear Buddy Holly and the Crickets, the Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Dion and the Belmonts as they toured with the Winter Dance Party. Fans raved: “It was crazy, daddy! … If you haven’t heard them, you haven’t lived, man!” Tragically, on Feb. 3, 1959, […]
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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. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. OF […]
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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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FARMERS MARKETS
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 vegetables. […]
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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
SANSUM CLINIC presents a diabetes essentials class on April 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. A “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class is April 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. The clinic is at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Cost is $10. Info: 737-8700. […]
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Art
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents its annual Fine Arts Faculty Art Show showing through April 21 in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3465, or hancockcollege.edu. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the exhibit “Shifting Sands of the Central Coast” by Cathy Gregg showing through April 30 […]
