I make no apology for accusing liberals of being wrong-headed. They ignore the facts, defy logic, and display little common sense. One Obamacare supporter writes, “With government already providing health care access to our elderly, veterans, children, destitute, and Native Americans, providing access to those remaining could not be properly be called a government takeover.” […]
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Only stupid unions will get hurt by Walmart
Your article on Walmart (“Lompoc activists look to block Walmart expansion,” Dec. 24) is another case of one-sided journalism. You should have sought other opinions instead of one-sided NPR journalism. I want to rebut the comments of that union “weenie” Bob Cuthbert. No one objected when Vons and Albertsons expanded by 50 percent years ago […]
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Get cooking
[image-3] In 2010, Central Coast foodies can easily turn over a fresh oven mitt and learn some nifty culinary tricks in the process. By putting in just a few hours a week, aspiring chefs and domestic kitchen jockeys alike will not only discover a world of recipes and techniques, but also build a solid foundation […]
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The California exodus
Running a county seems like it would be one of the best jobs around. If you’re one of the lucky 58 Californians who have this job, you get to run vast chunks of the state, control millions of dollars, and operate a multitude of helpful government programs. You’re at the top of your profession and […]
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In 2010, Central Coast foodies can easily turn over a fresh oven mitt and learn some nifty culinary tricks in the process. By putting in just a few hours a week, aspiring chefs and domestic kitchen jockeys alike will not only discover a world of recipes and techniques, but also build a solid foundation for […]
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I scream, you scream
If you recently passed by Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab in Arroyo Grande, you might wonder why protesters were handing out flyers depicting a sniveling cartoon rat gnawing on a shredded American flag. Or you might wonder what the labor dispute is about. On Dec. 28, you would have been more confused when new protesters […]
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New botanical garden blooms at Allan Hancock College
Students at Allan Hancock College now have a special outdoor laboratory they can use for both learning and leisure. A group of staff members, faculty, and volunteers recently finished planting more than 50 varieties of shrubs, flowers, and succulents in a new botanical garden on the college’s Santa Maria campus. Located behind the science building, […]
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Out of all the celebrity deaths, who will you miss the most?
Miguel Socias server “Michael Jackson. I used to like him, but after he started to fade away, I stopped listening to him. When he died, though, it was a sad day for musicians everywhere. Joe Ballantyne architect “River Phoenix. He was so young, and had so much talent—a waste of talent.” Allyssa Hendrickson student “Heath […]
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Political Watch 12.31
Hilda Zacarías, Democratic candidate for the 33rd District Assembly seat, has been endorsed by California List, a political network that works to elect more Democratic women to state government. Founded in 2002 by Bettina Duval and other politically active women, California List currently has more than 1,500 Californians as members. The organization seeks to strengthen […]
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Community Notebook 12.31
FRIDAY, JAN. 1 • Happy New Year! TUESDAY, JAN. 5 • 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 […]
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Hobnobbing With Helen
The All America City has an all-American heart. This is a lesson that wasn’t learned, but relearned in 2009 as Santa Marians dug deep into their recession-hit wallets and managed to find almost as much cash this past year as they did the previous year for nonprofits and charitable causes. PCPA was perhaps the most […]
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Humanity’s appetite
Roll over Martha Stewart, there’s a new cookbook in town, and the Santa Maria Valley isn’t big enough for the both of you. Habitat for Humanity has compiled, published, and is selling cookbooks to raise funds to build homes in the area. The recipe book offers something for everyone at $9.95 before tax. Pay $12.95 […]