On May 30, the Family Care Network will host its 6th annual Miracle Miles for Kids 10K walk/run, benefiting high needs children and families. The 10K race runs along the Morro Rock to the Cayucos Pier, one of the most beautiful stretches of beach in California. The Family Care Network is the largest private, nonprofit […]
Run for families
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County Board of Supervisors moves to toughen Jessica’s Law restrictions
In the wake of the Kenneth Rasmuson controversy, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is looking to tighten restrictions on where convicted sex offenders can reside. Supervisor Joni Gray (4th District) brought the matter to the board at a hearing on May 19. The board voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance expanding on Jessica’s […]
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And the GEM goes to…And the GEM goes to…
The city of Santa Maria recently recognized its water resources division customer service team—Rod Rodriguez, Cynthia Torres, Karl Kovarik, and Bill Cyr, of the Utilities Department—as the Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award winners for the first quarter of 2009. Each employee received a GEM certificate from City Manager Tim Ness during a presentation at […]
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Fire assistance center open for business
It’s just since May 18 that the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Services (OES) opened its Local Assistance Center for victims of the recent Jesusita Fire, but according to OES spokesman Richard Abrams the center might end up closing soon. “We were anticipating more people being in need,” Abrams said. “This fire wasn’t the […]
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County Board of Supervisors denies salary increases for department heads
Salaries of Santa Barbara County officials won’t be going up any time soon, following a decisive decision from the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. On May 19, the board voted 4-1, with 4th District Supervisor Joni Gray dissenting, to deny salary increases for the recently appointed retirement system CEO. Also, the board voted 3-1, […]
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Santa Maria welcomes new director of community development
The city of Santa Maria announced the appointment of Larry Appel as its new director of community development beginning June 8. Appel replaces Kirk Lindsay, who retired in December 2008 after seven years. He has served for the last two years as deputy director of planning services with El Dorado County Development Services Department. Appel […]
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WEV celebrates its graduates
After 14 weeks of classes, Women’s Economic Ventures graduated 91 participants in its Self-Employment Training Course from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties on May 18. Of those graduates, 14 came from the group’s Spanish and English SET courses in Santa Maria. The graduates will go on to fulfill their dreams of owning their own businesses, […]
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Nipomo’s New Age
A new metaphysical and new age bookstore, Wisdom Island, has moved into Nipomo. The bookstore specializes in astrology software, fountains, feng shui elements, sacred statuary, incense, candles, tarot cards and oracles, jewelry, crystals, greeting cards, and more. Owners Kalua Kuhnle and Sampa Tacorda serve Hilo Hawaiian coffee and exotic teas and offer a relaxed atmosphere […]
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All in the name of scholarship
“Community Supporting Community” will be the theme of the day May 28 when the Allan Hancock College Foundation plans to award 289 scholarships worth more than $250,000 to 250 students at the college’s 40th annual scholarship awards banquet. More than 700 students, relatives, friends, donors, and community members are expected to attend the 6 p.m. […]
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Accredited childcare recognized in Santa Barbara County
Research has shown that “warm, loving, and home-like settings” are natural environments for children during early childhood, according to a press release from First 5 Santa Barbara County. According to the release, accreditation from the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is recognized as the highest indicator that a family child-care program offers a […]
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Get ready for summer art with the C Gallery
As much art class as summer socializing, C Galley in Los Alamos is offering a variety of short-term classes for summer. The lineup begins in June with a couple of Saturday workshops for women, June 6 and July 11. On June 6, with room for only five women, there will be a class in India […]
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Wrecked him?
I had a lot of friends growing up. My friends and I loved Garbage Pail Kids, G.I. Joe, and hearing the sound of the nearby ice cream truck. As time goes on, friends grow apart and nowadays, there are some whose names and faces I can hardly even remember. Except for one particular friend; I’ll […]
