In its Oct. 15 issue, the Sun incorrectly reported how much the sound wall along Union Valley Parkway would cost. The price of constructing the wall is estimated at approximately $160,000. The entire road extension project is estimated to cost more than $30 million. News Briefs is compiled by Sun staffers from staff reporting and […]
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Dick DeWees memorial highway is on its way to the California Legislature
On Oct. 15, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments unanimously approved a resolution to name the section of Highway 246 between Lompoc and Buellton the Mayor Dick DeWees Memorial Highway. Proposed by SBCAG chair and Guadalupe Mayor Lupe Alvarez, the designation will honor the late Lompoc mayor for his commitment to his hometown and […]
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Santa Maria Police sergeant files suit, alleges city and police chief violated civil rights
In a lawsuit filed in federal district court, a Santa Maria Police Department sergeant claims City Manager Tim Ness and Police Chief Danny Macagni violated his civil rights in not promoting him to lieutenant. According to court documents, Sgt. Gregory Carroll is seeking damages and injunctive relief from the city—and Ness and Macagni individually—“as a […]
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Contractors, officials break ground on Santa Maria River Levee repair project
“This is the beginning—everything else was just the prologue.” Those were the words uttered by U.S. Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) in her keynote speech at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Santa Maria River Levee improvement project on Oct. 19. Capps, along with a handful of Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Santa Barbara County, and U.S. Army […]
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Congrats to the camp grads
Caps will fly at the Los Prietos Boys Camp and Academy on Oct. 22 when Los Robles High School graduates 22 students. According to information from the Santa Barbara County Education Office, which runs the school, this graduation ceremony will mark the second largest high school graduating class in the history of the Los Prietos […]
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Stay after school
On Oct. 22, parents in the workforce will have the opportunity to see what their children do after school at the Santa Maria Valley After School Education and Safety (ASES) program’s “Lights On” open house. Each of the 18 ASES school sites within the Santa Maria-Bonita School District will be opening their doors to the […]
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Kids basketball skills competition coming up
Show off your basketball skills and earn a shot at a trip to Dallas for the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend at the NBA FIT Dribble, Swish, and Dish Competition on Nov. 1. Young basketball fans ages 7 to 12 will have the opportunity to showcase their handling, shooting, and passing against their peers by running […]
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It’s the Big One
In what’s sure to be the most hyped regular season football game of the year, the St. Joseph Knights and the Pioneer Valley Panthers will take the field at Jay Will Stadium on Oct. 23. No matter the outcome, one thing is for certain: Only one of them will leave undefeated and positioned in the […]
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Anakela Francisco
Sophomore Anakela Francisco, who plays women’s volleyball for Allan Hancock College, may not save lives, but every game she saves her team from their opponent’s ominous spikes. She’s ranked third in the Western State Conference—fourth in the state—with an impressive 268 digs. Despite her obvious talent, Francisco didn’t always have her eyes set on the […]
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Game wardens are vital professionals
This is in reference to the Santa Maria Sun commentary titled “The Thin Green Dollar” (Oct. 8), written by Ed Apalategui. As a new volunteer hunter safety instructor with the California Department of Fish and Game and sportsman (hunter and fisherman) for more than 40 years throughout the United States and overseas, I am impressed […]
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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. 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 […]