According to the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), the cost of illegal immigration to California taxpayers is $10.5 billion per year. That figure represents half of the projected state budget deficit for the next year, meaning that illegal immigration is contributing hugely to the massive budget shortfalls California faces year in and year out. […]
Complete allegiance
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From rags to em dashes
Being a geek of any sort comes with a set of responsibilities: Wear a cloak, be capable of rattling off magic spells by heart, stand in line at 2 a.m. in order to be the first to see a new movie. And type geeks are no exception to the rule. They’re irritated by the presence […]
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Book smarts
Having grown up during the Depression, Rev. Robert Wedaa remembers what it was like to be poor: putting cardboard in his shoes when they wore down and never having as much food on the table as his family would have liked. His experiences, like those of many other members of his generation, were harsh back […]
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Clubs and 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. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. of SANTA MARIA, a nonprofit business and professional organization, meets the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., in the Altrusa Theatre of the Santa […]
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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 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 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 offers a cholesterol management class on Jan. 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sansum Clinic, 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers a “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meeting the first Monday of each month this year from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Medical […]
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Art
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the exhibit “People, Places, and Things” featuring the art of Franceska Bobi Angel through Jan. 29 at the Santa Maria Public Library, Shepard Hall, 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us. COFFEE AND COMPANY’S Lucmann Gallery features the works of local artist Irna Nalkmus […]
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Learning
AFTER 5 BUSINESS CONNECTION presents a mixer event with Dr. Abiola Aladoke, owner of Healthy Palate Restaurant, on Jan. 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Healthy Palate, 2015 South Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 757-9802. THE SANTA MARIA BRANCH OF THE AAUW (American Association of University Women) presents the program “The Indian Immigration Experience: A […]
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Recreation
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA holds registration for Adult Arena Soccer in several divisions, with the deadline Jan. 15. Cost is $400 for member teams, $425 for participant teams. Info: 937-8521. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents Shiu-Ching McSparron performing songs, dances, and fun on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Maria Public […]
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Kids & Family
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM teams up with the American Red Cross to teach kids how to be “Masters of Disaster” Jan. 16, 23, and 30 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the museum, 705 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 928-8414. THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents an “Introduction to […]