Santa Barbara County Sheriff deputies had roughly nine months’ worth of funding to raid illegal cannabis grows alongside federal authorities in the Los Padres National Forest. Now that the money has run out and although Sheriff’s officials say other illicit sites remain, at least 100,000 illegal pot plants will never enter the black market. Lt. […]
Law enforcement destroys 100,000-plus illegal pot plants on federal land in Santa Barbara County
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Last comic standing: Krider’s comedic ego takes a hit
I was at a dinner party recently, hanging out with some folks who were a mixture of friends, acquaintances, and complete randoms. I was standing around, shamefully eating carbs and arguably drinking too many IPAs. I was standing next to my wife, who wasn’t eating carbs and therefore looked hungry. Suddenly, a woman from across […]
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Lompoc Ten presents Jalama: Highway to the Sea
The Grossman Gallery in Lompoc will host an exhibit by a collective of artists known as Lompoc Ten, featuring paintings inspired by Jalama Road. Jalama: Highway to the Sea highlights the 14-mile stretch of road that connects ranches to farmlands and eventually winds to the seashore. Painters spotlighted in the exhibit include Lompoc Ten members […]
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Lompoc now accepting entries for photography competition
The Lompoc Valley Photography Contest is now accepting photo submissions, as part of the city of Lompoc Recreation Department’s Arts and Vines Event. This is first year for the photo contest. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers age 5 and up. Each photo entry costs $3. Submissions are welcome at Anderson Recreation […]
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Haunted House in Santa Maria to benefit veterans group
The Santa Maria Fairpark will host a haunted house to benefit homeless women veterans. The Screamatory is open from Oct. 19 through 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. and again on Oct. 25 through 31 from 7 to 11 p.m. The haunted house takes place inside the Armory Building and features 18,000 square-feet of Halloween-themed […]
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Dems have no class
Hear about the GOP senators’ personal information posted on the internet? Did you read the posts were traced back to a computer in Rep. Maxine Waters’ (D-Los Angeles) offices? Let’s judge this as Democrats and treat her like Judge Kavanaugh. She denies any involvement or knowledge. Should we believe her? Not if we use Democrats’ […]
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Vote yes on Measure U
Dear editor, I am the assistant superintendent of Human Resources for the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. I fully support extending and enhancing the local Measure U sales tax and urge all Santa Maria voters to also vote yes. The funds provide many positive utcomes for the city and for our schools. We […]
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Please support Measure U
I am the vice chair of the Measure U2012 Citizens’ Oversight Committee, a native of Santa Maria, and am retired from the Santa Maria Fire Department after 34 years of service. I strongly encourage all Santa Maria voters to vote yes on extending Measure U to support local priorities identified by our neighbors. This local […]
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Commentary 2: Lompoc needs new leadership
Mayor Bob Lingl, who is the best mayor Lompoc has had in the past 10 years, is retiring. Mayor Lingl, who beat out ex-Mayor John Linn, has been a blessing to Lompoc for the past four years. His well-attended Thursday get-togethers, “Coffee With Bob,” has provided badly needed visibility on city issues. The city of […]
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Bright young leaders vs. old business as usual
We have a clear choice in the Nov. 6 Santa Maria City Council elections. We can re-elect the same old people who will continue business as usual, or we can choose Rafael Gutierrez and Gloria Soto: two visionary, energetic young leaders who will give our city 20-20 vision. Santa Maria is the largest city between […]
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Isabella Albano
Allan Hancock College student Isabella Albano has made a name for herself on the volleyball court. As the team’s trusty libero, Albano digs roughly 5.5 balls per set, making her the leading digger in the Western State Conference and fifth in all of California. This despite a mid-season position change that diminished her chances to […]
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County talks youth trauma at Bridges to Resilience conference
Trauma. It affects everyone, and impacts nearly all facets of every community. But with the right steps, trauma can be treated and even prevented. That was the message at this year’s Bridges to Resilience conference in Buellton on Oct. 11, the third annual event of its kind in Santa Barbara County. At the event, which […]
