The face of health care is changing. As Congress readies for a historic vote on a universal health-care bill, many in the health-care system are wondering how a government-run public option would impact their services and those patients currently with little or no health insurance. The repercussions of such a plan might be felt […]
Underinsured and overstretched
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Hear the Winds
The Santa Maria Winds will soon blow through the Santa Maria Town Center. Hear the ensemble from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 in Center Court. Santa Maria Winds was founded by Carol Houchens, Dr. Lawrence Lee, and Patricia Lynn, who are active members in the Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra. Members of the […]
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Artists wanted
The Santa Maria Public Library wants some fresh work for its space. The Shepard Gallery exhibition call for artists deadline is Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Work will be juried by the library’s Art Advisory Committee and is selected for showing based on the images submitted. Selected artists will exhibit their work for one-month […]
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Folk fusion
Sometimes she’s quiet and reserved, but she’s never at a loss for words. She just keeps them carefully guarded. Santa Cruz singer/songwriter Amy Obenski pours the right words into songs with profound lyrics sung with smooth honey vocals. “What’s really important to me is in those songs. The stuff I write about is the […]
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Death and games
What do a rooster, mermaid, umbrella, watermelon, shrimp, musician, spider, and cactus have in common? Each is an image depicted on a lotería card—a game much like bingo but most prevalently played in Mexico. The lotería cards are putting in an appearance at ARTS Space Obispo in San Luis Obispo through Nov. 13 as part […]
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Another Republican enters the race for California’s 33rd District Assembly seat
The candidate roster for the Republican nomination for the 33rd District Assembly seat has been bumped back up to four. On Oct. 21, longtime San Luis Obispo resident Matt Kokkonen filed papers to run for the position, which is being vacated in 2010 by Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee (R-San Luis Obispo) due to term limits. Locals […]
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What are you going to be for Halloween?
Kiara Estrada princess “Jasmine, because I like princesses.” Christian Williams part-time hero “Spiderman. He’s my favorite superhero, and I have webs for my costume.” Sedyna Tovak student of costumes “A genie. Or a goth, which I think would be awesome.” [image-4] Aedyn Taylor explorer “Indiana Jones, because he does cool stuff.”
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Political Watch 10-29
Following former Santa Maria City Council member Marty Mariscal’s decision to withdraw from the race for the 33rd District Assembly seat, fellow Republican candidate and San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Katcho Achadjian (4th District) told the Sun: “I’m sorry to see him drop out. I had an opportunity to meet with him a couple times, […]
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Community Notebook 10-29
TUESDAY, NOV. 3 • 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 board meeting at 7 p.m. in the District Office […]
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Strong makes a case for new leadership
If Republican candidate Fred Strong gets elected to the 33rd District Assembly seat, it won’t be his first time representing Central Coast citizens at the state level. The Paso Robles mayor pro tem has spent several decades in Sacramento, first as a lobbyist and then as a member of two League of California Cities […]
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Marian nurses to stage single-day strike?
Barring a last-minute resolution of a labor dispute between the state’s nurses union and Catholic Healthcare West, Marian Medical Center nurses could walk out on Oct. 30, joining ranks for the union’s one-day strike. Talks between the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee and CHW on a new four-year contract are hinging on nurses’ […]
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Following in Carnegie’s footsteps
Andrew Carnegie wasn’t the first—and definitely wasn’t the last—philanthropist to be honored for his gift to Santa Maria. On Nov. 5, the annual Celebrate Philanthropy! luncheon will honor people who have contributed immensely to benefit the community of the Santa Maria Valley. The Allan Hancock College, Marian Medical Center, and Santa Barbara foundations originally […]
