As part of national “Spay and Neuter Month,” the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society, through a partnership with the Santa Barbara Humane Society, is reducing its fees for spay and neuter services throughout February. The reduced cost of spaying a dog is $60, and the cost for neutering a dog is $55. A surcharge of […]
February is ‘Spay and Neuter Month’
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NASA officials celebrate Delta II launch
Launch officials have deemed the rescheduled launch of a Delta II rocket a success. The rocket took off from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Feb. 6. “It was 100 percent successful,” said Mike Rein, a media representative with United Launch Alliance. The rocket is carrying a polar-orbiting weather satellite for NASA and the National Oceanic […]
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Dance the ‘Havana Nights’ away with the Rise and Achieve Foundation
Still looking for something to do on Valentine’s Day? Grab your sweetheart or a group of friends and spend the evening dining and dancing at the Rise and Achieve Foundation’s inaugural event, “Havana Nights,” set for Feb. 14 at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria. Based in Santa Maria, the nonprofit is a mentoring organization […]
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Santa Maria asks employees to take some ‘voluntary time off’
The threat of increasingly difficult economic times has led Santa Maria city officials to implement a “voluntary time off” program through the end of this year. The City Council recently approved the program, which went into effect on Feb. 4, and is encouraging city employees to help balance the budget by taking time off without […]
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Offshore isn’t off limits any more
Almost 40 years to the day after an offshore drilling platform near Santa Barbara malfunctioned, pouring millions of gallons of crude oil into the ocean and polluting 35 miles of coastline, the state’s offshore oil reserves were nearly opened for business again. The Houston-based Plains Exploration and Production Company’s proposed foray into the Tranquillon Ridge […]
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Cambria Morales
Cambria Morales is a soft-spoken eighth-grader who, according to her mom, likes tea parties. Get her in the water, though, and it’s a whole different story. Morales is one of Santa Maria’s most promising up-and-coming water polo players. Morales was selected last year to attend a water polo training clinic at the Olympic Training Center […]
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Plants are healthy-no question
It was interesting reading your recent article (“Get to know vegetarianism,” Jan. 22). I am not a vegetarian, but am very diet conscious. My spouse is diabetic, and I am a survivor of two melanoma surgeries and a nine-month protocol using Interferon as part of the post-cancer treatment. I lost about 25 pounds during that […]
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What’s your definition of art?
Armond Benson operations manager “Anything black and silver with a skull and crossbones on it.” Shawna Shaber marketing assistant “Charles Russell—because it’s cowboys and Indians. I’m the Indian.” Tanith Ramos administrative assistant “Ornate, colorful tattoos of dragons.” Wendy Knowles retired schoolteacher “Anything pleasing to the eye, or someone’s expression of who they are.”
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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 […]
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Farmers Market
SANTA MARIA 100 S. Broadway at Main, Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Features local beekeepers’ honey and bee pollen, breads and pastries, plants and flower bouquets, fresh fruits and vegetables. ORCUTT Corner of Clark and Bradley, Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh honey, flowers, and eggs, along with fresh fruits and vegetables. […]
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Barbecues
ONGOING FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY barbecues Filipino food at the Smart and Final parking lot, N. Broadway on Saturdays and Sundays. Menu items include tri-tip, chicken, beef kabobs, chicken adobo, salad, rice, and bread. Meals cost $6. Info: 922-3422 or 922-3799. FILIPINO CATHOLIC SOCIETY, under the direction of St. Mary’s Church and St. […]