THE NORTH COUNTY RAPE CRISIS AND CHILD PROTECTION CENTER and the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsor a performance of The Great American Songbook by Maggie Worsdale on March 7 at 7 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 905 E. Ocean, Lompoc. Cost is $35. Info: 736-8535. THE ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE CONCERT […]
Concerts
Special Events
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents, as part of its international film series, three film screenings: March 6, 13, and 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the school’s Forum, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3209. THE LEGAL AID FOUNDATION presents the fifth annual Taste for Justice wine and food event on March 7 at the […]
We all need to back Barack Obama
I find it fascinating that those who point out the obvious failures of George W. Bush are called traitors and those who want the new policies of President Barack Obama to fail are promoted as real Americans. Real Americans voted for the changes that President Obama is trying to implement and, true to form, the […]
About President Obama’s address to the nation
I thought the speech by the president was great. Now if we could just get the media to get off the negative productivity and start talking about something positive. Maybe the people would have a different outlook on our economy. With all of the negative publications of the newspapers and the TV, this is counter […]
They should all call him ‘Dad’
Recently an unmarried, unemployed mother of six gave birth to eight more babies. Facilitating this event was a fertility clinic doctor. He caused this pregnancy—he’s the “father.” He should pay for the raising of these babies.
Get rid of the American oligarchy
I often read letters that condemn socialism as some sort of evil force that will bring down our form of democracy. We are, in fact, a socialistic-democracy, and it isn’t dangerous or bad. Too often, though, it’s associated with communism and or dictatorships. Socialism as best defined is a system whereby all programs are state […]
Get rid of the American oligarchy
I often read letters that condemn socialism as some sort of evil force that will bring down our form of democracy. We are, in fact, a socialistic-democracy, and it isn’t dangerous or bad. Too often, though, it’s associated with communism and or dictatorships. Socialism as best defined is a system whereby all programs are state […]
Offshore drilling could save lives
Your article (“Offshore isn’t off limits anymore,” Feb. 12) outlines exactly what is wrong in this state. There are too many tree-hugging “environmentalists” that are unbelievably short-sighted and misinformed about offshore drilling, which holds up the process of tapping this vital resource. “Environmentalists” will always point to the Santa Barbara spill. However, that time period […]
Erica Lethcoe
Erika Lethcoe is more than an average youngster. Since beginning gymnastics as a recreational sport only four months ago, she’s walked away with a stunning 10 medal awards for her hard work and dedication to the sport she’s grown to love. Lethcoe first began taking an interest in gymnastics when she was 5 years old. […]
Hancock baseball ranks high
As players gear up for the regular season, the Allan Hancock College baseball team is being recognized among the state’s best by opposing coaches for the first time since 2003. Following a preseason that saw the team go 7-7 against some stiff competition, the Bulldogs were rewarded with the No. 20 spot in a poll […]
Everybody in the pool
The Santa Maria High School swim team’s roster listed less than 30 kids at the end of 2007. Last year was Santa Maria High’s swimming coach Caren Ray’s first time back after an eight-year hiatus. She ended the season with 78 kids on the team. This year, Ray and her coaching staff—co-coach Jamie Mcgray and […]
It’s easy being green
It’s coming up fast, that day when just about everyone is, wishes they were, or might as well be Irish. Love it or hate it, St. Patrick’s Day rolls around every year about this time, offering the perfect excuse for wine with dinner, happy toasts over shot glasses brimming with Irish whiskey, or gathering with […]

