In 1989, Pacific Pride Foundation volunteer David Selberg was providing case management services to HIV and AIDS clients out of a hotel room on Broadway in Santa Maria. Fast-forward 20 years and hundreds of medical breakthroughs later. Selberg—who now serves as the organization’s executive director—said his co-workers and he might have to go back […]
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Correction
The Sun incorrectly reported a detail in its Aug. 13 cover story on In-Home Supportive Services, titled “Out of service?” Under the state’s new anti-fraud measures, IHSS recipients won’t be required to pay for the costs incurred in the taking of fingerprints. Care providers, however, will need to pay for their own fingerprinting and background […]
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Lompoc City Council will interview mayoral candidates
The Lompoc City Council is expected to announce mayoral candidates—and possibly make a selection—at a special meeting on Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. The city began accepting applications in late July to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Mayor Dick DeWees. To be considered for appointment, the applicants are required to attend […]
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Budget, renters’ rights subjects of board meeting
At its Aug. 18 meeting, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors discussed the impact of state budget cuts on the county and agreed to review changes to an ordinance that could strengthen the rights of renters facing eviction. Faced with a deficit caused by the state’s taking of Proposition 1A funds, the board […]
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Cooking device started La Brea Fire, officials say
Authorities from the U.S. Forest Service, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department, and other agencies held a press conference on Aug. 18 to provide more information about the cause of the La Brea Fire. Investigators determined the fire was started by a cooking device used by a member of a Mexican drug organization, said Sheriff’s […]
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Lingerie store offers mastectomy fittings
Achieve the perfect fit and a natural look for mastectomy bras and forms from a certified mastectomy fitter at Barely Nothings Lingerie. The store’s second location in Santa Maria, Heart’s Desire, will soon offer the service as well. Most personal fittings are covered by insurance and the store will bill the insurance company. […]
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Become a fitness VIP
While still in the building stage, RockStar Fitness is rolling out the red carpet for its inaugural members. The fitness club doesn’t open until October, but is already offering memberships. The first 100 people to sign up will become founding VIP members, eligible to participate in a private party before the club opens to […]
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Tap into stimulus funds
Contractors, Realtors, and anyone in the building trade looking to benefit from the county’s implementation of energy efficiency legislation are invited to attend an upcoming workshop by the Community Environmental Council. Issues to discuss include property-assessed customer financing for AB811, Green Building Certification programs, and how to become a LEED professional. The workshop […]
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Tweet and go Greek
Follow the Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter on Twitter and spend an evening dancing, mingling, and enjoying the flavors of Greece at the agency’s “Gala in the Grecian Gardens” fundraiser set for Aug. 29. To play along, follow the local Red Cross on Twitter (@SBRedCross) and look for tweets announcing “the search is […]
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Pacific Christian School students score big on SAT
As the summer began to wind down, one local school received some encouraging news. Pacific Christian School recently reported that 87 percent of its students ranked above the national average on the 2009 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT). In a release to the media, school administrator Pastor Joe Hunt attributed the scores to a number […]
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Award-winning makeup artist to teach at Hancock
Interested in a career in makeup? Emmy Award winner June Westmore is set to teach an introductory makeup class for stage and film at Allan Hancock College. This fall, the college is offering a three-unit class that meets Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 12:45 to 2:50 p.m. Late in-person registration […]
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Get ready for jazz
Tickets are now on sale for the Solvang Jazz Festival, scheduled for Sept. 25 and 26. This year’s lineup includes “A Hip Improvisational Evening of Jazz—Night Club Performance” with the Eugene Maslov Trio and a special guest at 7:30 and 9:30 at Hotel Corque on Sept. 25. Maslov is a Russian pianist who has performed […]