TUESDAY, MAY 5 • 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 bos-agenda.sbcgov.net. • The Vandenberg Village Community Services District has its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in the District Office […]
Community Notebook 4-30
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The greatest healing comes from passion
Marian Cancer Care Services center has developed a new way to reach the hearts of its patients. “The Healing Hour” is a newly founded support program with an aim to help members learn how to focus their thoughts—and thereby reduce their stress levels. The support program rotates around four topics: poetry, art, journaling, and laughter. […]
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Beating the bottle (at any age)
Aaron Pankratz, manager of the agency’s Senior Connection Program, said elder adults belong to one of the groups most vulnerable to alcoholism. Unfortunately, that’s also one of the most-often ignored groups. According to information from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), data suggest that the number of substance-dependent and -abusing adults […]
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It’s bleak right now
The North County’s recovery from the economic recession won’t begin until 2011 at the earliest, according to a report by the UCSB Economic Forecast Project. And that’s only because things can’t get much worse for the area, according to Bill Watkins, the project’s executive director. “The North County is in its fourth year of recession, […]
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Santa Maria River Levee fully funded, officials say
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has secured more than $40 million in federal funding to repair the Santa Maria River Levee, according to an announcement from the office of U.S. Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara). Officials predict the funding, made available as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, should be enough to […]
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Health officials take swine flu seriously
As fears of a potential swine flu pandemic traveled from media outlets to water-coolers all across the country, Santa Barbara County health officials took measures to get the word out about the outbreak. According to Michele Mickiewicz, spokeswoman for the county’s Public Health Department, all the talk isn’t just hype. “This is something that the […]
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Santa Maria City Council snuffs out tobacco ban in parks
Local smokers can still light up in Santa Maria parks, according to the Santa Maria City Council. On April 22, the council voted 3-2 (with council members Hilda Zacarias and Mike Cordero dissenting) to shoot down a proposed ban prohibiting smoking and the use of other tobacco products in city parks. The ordinance would have […]
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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Queen contestants are back in the saddle
Local Rodeo Queen contestants are dusting off their cowgirl hats for the 66th Annual Elks Queen Kickoff and Auction, set for May 2 at the Elks Lodge, 1309 N. Bradley Road, in Santa Maria. The contest went on a hiatus for the first time ever last year because not enough contestants threw their hats into […]
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Security manager receives certification
Overland Security Services manager Edward Zemaitis of Santa Maria was recently awarded the Certified Protection Professional certification from ASIS International. Zemaitis joins a fraternity of fewer than 5,500 industrial security professionals who’ve qualified for CPP certification, indicating he’s met the organization’s required experience in the protective security field and has successfully completed a rigorous examination. […]
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Woofstock promises groovy dog days
Businesses looking to advertise or participate in the Winners of Off Leash Freedom’s (WOOF!) seventh annual Dogs Day of Summer event at Waller Park have until May 15 to submit commitment forms. This year’s event, held on June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be called “Woofstock at Waller” and celebrates the seventh […]
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Women’s group receives intern grant
Women’s Economic Ventures announced the group has been chosen to receive a grant from the Citi Foundation to hire a graduate student for a summer internship. WEV, a nonprofit organization that provides training and micro-loans to businesswomen, will join 14 other programs nationwide in the Citi Aspen Intern Program, an initiative that introduces college students […]
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Salon raises funds to fight cancer
Jantay Salon and Day Spa, in conjunction with Community Health Centers and American Mobile Sound, is raising money for the American Cancer Society on May 5. Haircuts, blow-dries, conditioning treatments, eyebrow waxes, manicures, and pedicures will be offered at half-off discount prices, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Anyone wishing to donate […]