I recently received a fundraising email from Congressman Salud Carbajal, which referred to ending Citizens United and how our campaign finance system has been corrupted. Rep. Carbajal also touts a bill he co-sponsored called the Disclose Act that would require additional disclosure requirements for corporations and labor organizations. We all would love to take big […]
Carbajal is bought by special interests
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Look at Lompoc’s real issue
I read with interest multiple stories about Lompoc’s management of its budget crisis in the Sept. 14 issue of the Sun. One account was more editorial in nature (“A house divided”) and one was more opinion-oriented (“Loopy in Lompoc”). Both were interesting. What I found amazing is that there was no explanation of the real […]
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We need change in Lompoc
I have read the Sun‘s stories on the recent situations regarding the Lompoc City Council (“A house divided,” and “Loopy in Lompoc,” Sept. 14). I posted questions regarding the $750,000 loan that was made by Bank of America, which was originally intended for the demolition of the municipal pool, but allegations from former Mayor John […]
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A nation at war
America’s at war—a nation under attack by a twisted ideology which uses ignorance, lies, emotion, and ranting as substitutes for thought led by packs of anarchists who are attacking our culture, our history, and everything America stands for. After decades of political inbreeding, these people are dysfunctional, arrogant, and hypocritical, interested only in disturbing the […]
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MENUS – Fall/Winter 2016
Fall is for falling leaves, pumpkin pie, and hopefully a little (lot!) of rain. But the season of food contained in our annual Fall/Winter Menus is so much more fulfilling than allspice and pureed orange stuff. It’s full of brunch with mimosas and farm-to-table local eggs at Foremost Wine Company; a new burger joint, Brooks […]
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Why is community theater important?
Kristina Pettit insurance “My mom used to take us to PCPA when we were kids, and I still remember how it’s just a really amazing experience.” Mandy Walker insurance “It brings people together, and it’s something good to do with our families.” David Gonzalez thespian “You get to see the local players.” Candyce Columbus thespian […]
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Community in the spotlight: Volunteer theater groups across the Central Coast adapt to stay alive
What does it take to keep a community theater open? There isn’t one simple answer. Theater groups up and down the Central Coast have been around for decades. Some have come and gone, yet others have more staying power. While groups like the Santa Maria Civic Theatre are fortunate to have a permanent location, that […]
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Hair isn’t fair
Lately, I have found there is an oddness about me. As I get older, I seem to be growing hair out of strange places on my body. Places where I don’t see any reason to grow long strands of hair. Places like my back and unfortunately, my ears. Yes, I know this isn’t a sexy […]
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‘Wally’s Cafe’ at Lompoc Civic Theatre is a funny yet heartbreaking romp spanning 40 years
At the surface, Wally’s Cafe looks like a biting Neil Simon-esque comedy about a bumbling businessman and his beleaguered wife, joking their way through their misfortune. But at its heart, the play is about the strength of a marriage and a dream, born in a bitterly unforgiving wasteland and nurtured through years of laughter and […]
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Chalk it up: OCAF Chalk Festival raises money for local arts programs for children
For at least one day of the year, people are encouraged to graffiti their streets. But that’s only if they’re attending the Chalk Festival. On Sept. 30, the Orcutt Children’s Arts Foundation (OCAF) will host its sixth annual Chalk Festival on the streets of Old Town Orcutt. The event features children and adults of all […]
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Tracy Ward
Tracy Ward was 8 years old when she got her first pony for Christmas. She’s been on horseback ever since. Now an instructor at Eagle Flight Farm in Los Olivos, Ward owns five horses and told the Sun that she rides daily. “It’s pretty much a full-time job,” she said. “If I’m not riding, I’m […]
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South County Youth Coalition Fun Run celebrates 20 years of program support for kids
Going for a regular run is a great way to boost cardiovascular health and overall fitness, but for Nipomoans, one annual jog has done much more than that. The South County Youth Coalition will hold its 20th annual Fun Run event on Oct. 7 this year, marking two solid decades of joining together to support […]