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 […]
Let’s get an injunction in here
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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 […]
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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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Farmer’s 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 […]
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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 cholesterol management class on Dec. 13 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. A “How to Get the Most Out of Medicare” class is Dec. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the clinic. Free. A diabetes essentials class is Dec. 10 from noon to 1:30 p.m. […]
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Art
THE LOMPOC PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD presents its show “2009 Retrospective” through Dec. 30 at the Grossman Gallery, 501 E North Ave., Lompoc. An opening reception is Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 735-4342 or sherriechavezphotography@comcast.net. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents its annual winter pottery sale Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 […]
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Learning
HOSPICE PARTNERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST offers a “Living with Grief and Loss During the Holidays” workshop on Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Hospice Partners of the Central Coast Santa Maria office, 2353 S. Broadway, suite B, Santa Maria. Info: 782-8608 or hospicepartners.org. WOMEN’S ECONOMIC VENTURES presents an orientation for a […]
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Recreation
THE SANTA MARIA INN holds Monday Night Football events through Dec. 28 in the Olde English Tap Room at the Santa Maria Inn, 801 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 928-7777 or santamariainn.com. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA holds registration for Adult Arena Soccer in several divisions with the deadline Jan. 14. Cost is $400 for […]
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Kids & Family
THE PISMO BEACH YOUTH THEATRE presents musical theater production classes for 4th through 8th graders for a production of Annie meeting Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. through December at Temple Beth El, 1501 E. Alvin, Santa Maria. Cost is $40 per month. Info: 471-4976 or pismobeachyouththeater.com. THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks […]
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Dance Lessons
WORTH THE DRIVE THE CENTRAL COAST FOLLIES host dance lessons for those aged 55 to 70 with Jason Sumabat on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Dec. 13 at the Dellos Dance Studio, 1030 Huston, Grover Beach. Info: 474-1525 or dixiep@sbcglobal.net. THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a […]