It’s only December, but registration is already ongoing for the 2010 Orcutt National Little League. Parents can sign up their children ages 5 to 12 at the May Grisham School multi-use room on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m., and Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. […]
Let’s play ball!
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Yuletide on the links
Junior golfers will have an opportunity to compete for trophies in six different age divisions at the annual Kris Kringle Junior Golf Klassic on Dec. 23 at the Rancho Maria Golf Club. The event is open to golfers aged 17 and younger, and participants aren’t required to be a member of the Coastal Valley Junior […]
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Adolfo Lopez
Santa Maria’s Adolfo Lopez had plenty to be thankful for after the city Parks and Recreation Department’s Turkey Trot Fun Run on Nov. 21. At 50 years old, Lopez schooled some much younger competitors, winning the adult division of the 2 1/2-mile event with a time of 13:41. “I was very pleased,” Lopez said. “I […]
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Building a bike-friendly Santa Maria
Situated in the heart of one of America’s most beloved cycling destinations, Santa Maria is home to more than its share of biking enthusiasts. However, in those circles, the city doesn’t have a reputation for being accommodating to bicyclists—as opposed to nearby cities like Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Local enthusiast Scott Clark owns […]
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Get healthy, America, stop the war!
Health should not be a business for profit. Health should be a right. No person should suffer because the money one has does not allow the cure. All humans of the female persuasion should have the right of abortion. It is odd some politicians would take away this right but not want to support the […]
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Santa Maria has changed, what a pity
The gang bangers in this town have been getting away with terrorizing our neighborhoods for too long, and it’s time for our local police department to adopt another tactic to help eradicate this public threat. Though I bought my home new nearly 25 years ago, the street I live on is now no longer safe. […]
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Remember all of the fallen
The American military men and women who were killed at Fort Hood were given an appropriate national memorial service. One could not miss the event because it was widely covered in the media. One could not avoid feeling sad and deeply moved. As I observed the extended news coverage of the Texas tragedy and memorial, […]
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Don’t be discriminatory
Focus needs to be on health care and the millions of Americans who need real reform. Leave abortion where it ought to be: a private decision between a woman and her doctor. Conservatives shouldn’t be hijacking health care to legislate on reproductive rights. The amendment would be a major shift in U.S. policy. It doesn’t […]
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Thanks for the arty idea
I just wanted to say that I love the “arty” newspaper racks that have been appearing all over town! They are eye-catching and beautiful, a great way for artists to show off their work, and a super recycling idea! I think you should have them all painted … in due time, of course. Having […]
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Let’s get an injunction in here
During a recent Santa Maria City Council meeting, several members from the public came out to speak about the need for a gang injunction. I couldn’t agree more. Since the California State Supreme Court upheld the use of gang injunctions in 1997, many cities have adopted this powerful tool. So, what exactly is a gang […]
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Protesting idiots deserve to have their butts kicked
Your article in the Nov. 26 issue of the Sun, titled “Activists claim harassment,” shows just once again just how biased and bigoted the Sun is against the military and American defense. At the age of 75, I am one of many who stand on the “other side of the gate,” the Right Side, and […]
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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 […]