Here’s the deal: You’re blind, and you want to find out what happened to Harry Potter in the last book of J. K. Rowling’s series, so you check out a stack of CDs from the library and let narrator Jim Dale’s crisp British accent bring the halls of Hogwarts to life. A few chapters […]
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Their wishes are your command
When someone suggested in 2000 that Stefanie Hassett get involved with the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Santa Maria resident had her doubts.She wasn’t donating money at a fundraiser or volunteering her time—she was contemplating signing up her 10-year-old son, Alex, who was suffering from lymphoma, for his special wish. The decision […]
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Community Notebook
MONDAY, JAN. 12 The Santa Maria City Block Grants Advisory Committee has its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room, 110 E. Cook St., Santa Maria. TUESDAY, JAN. 13 The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Betteravia Government Center’s Board of Supervisors […]
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New judges take the bench
The Santa Barbara County Superior Court recently announced that there are some new faces on the bench for 2009. Three judges have been sworn into the court system, including Judge Jed Beebe. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Judge Jean Dandona to fill the seat vacated by Judge Joseph Lodge, who passed away last year. Dandona […]
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Santa Barbara County Supervisors kick off the year with a ceremony
Santa Barbara County Supervisors kick off the year with a ceremony Before it could get down to business on Jan. 6, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors held its 2009 ceremony to install several incoming officials. At the top of the list was new 3rd District Supervisor Doreen Farr. The former Santa […]
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Need housing? Maybe he can help …
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing, a nonprofit that develops affordable housing and community services for low-income households and homeownership opportunities for working families, has a new manager of housing development-rental. Executive Director Jeanette Duncan noted Ken Trigueiro’s promotion in a press release. Trigueiro has been with the group since 2005. He previously worked in banking and […]
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Network away in Buellton
It’s a new year, full of new opportunities. Tap into some of them by networking at the Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association meeting on Jan. 13 at 8:30 a.m. Kathy Janega-Dykes, CEO of the Santa Barbara Conference and Visitors Bureau and Film Commission, and economist Kenneth Harwood will talk about the state of the […]
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Longtime law firm celebrates 60 years
Local law firm Andre, Morris, and Buttery—with offices in Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles—will celebrate its 60 years in business on the Central Coast with a symposium at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande on Jan. 26. Bob Stapleton, owner of cycling’s Team Columbia, will be the keynote speaker. Stapleton […]
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Community Corner
Girls—and the successes they’ve achieved over the last few decades—will be the topic of discussion on Jan. 10 at a program presented by the American Association of University Women. “Speaking of Girls” will include presentations from Karen Skole, regional vice president of Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast, and association member Barbara Johnston. […]
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Holy traffic median, Batman!
The Santa Maria Public Works Department will host a workshop to discuss the McCoy Lane traffic median project on Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Santa Maria City Council Chambers, 110 E. Cook St. The City Council authorized the McCoy Lane median installation on a six-month trial basis and instructed staffers to monitor […]
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How can the bus better serve your needs?
On Jan. 15, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments is inviting members of the public to speak out about what new bus routes or service schedules are needed in northern Santa Barbara County. The Unmet Transit Needs public hearing will begin at 10 a.m. at the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing […]
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Lompoc PD continues to crack down on drunk driving, unlicensed drivers
On Jan. 3, the Lompoc Police Department conducted a DUI and drivers license checkpoint in the 600 block of East Central Avenue. About 250 vehicles passed through the checkpoint. Officers stopped eight people driving without a valid license and two people driving on a suspended license. Seven people were evaluated on suspicion of driving […]
