I don’t know about you, but when I think of people throwing shade, the last thing that comes to mind is “grand jury report.” These days, people mostly talk trash to each other in comments sections, on Twitter (you know who I’m talkin’ about), in text messages—anything but face to face. And now it seems […]
Ain’t it grand?
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Always negative press
As a newer legal immigrant to the U.S.A., I have unfortunately seen enough California newspapers, radio, and TV programs go on about President Trump and how he is “a horrible president,” “making poor decisions,” “worked with Russia to hack the election.” When will you report interesting, factual news? You want to continue on this Russia […]
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Partnerships have made the difference
Partnerships are the central thread that runs through the fabric of all we have done here at the Santa Barbara County Education Office for the past 3 1/2 decades. I would be remiss to leave office before publicly thanking and acknowledging our partners, large and small, who have made a difference in the lives of […]
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Renewable power sources misleading
Those who oppose the use of nuclear power and think that solar, wind, and others will be substitutes do not understand that the real issue is in the numbers. Those nuclear power plants turn out 2 to 3 billion watt-hours of power every hour of every day, night and day! That is enough for 2 […]
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Hancock offers more college credit classes to high school students
Allan Hancock College extended its concurrent enrollment program to include college credit classes to more local high school students. The program allows students to take college credit courses in their own high schools before they graduate. The classes will be available at Orcutt Academy, Family Partnership Charter, Cuyama Valley, Cabrillo, Ernest Righetti, Lompoc, Pioneer Valley, […]
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Lompoc offers free summer lunch for kids
The city of Lompoc’s Recreation Division and Public Library have teamed up with the Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) to serve free lunches to kids 18 years old and younger. Lunches will be served at six sites in Lompoc through Aug. 4. The Lompoc Public Library and the Anderson Recreation Center are the city-operated sites […]
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Hancock launches new community relations program
Allan Hancock College is looking for locals to join The Community Ambassador Program, the college’s new community relations outreach. The program offers a leadership opportunity designed specifically for community influencers and local business executives. Valeria Moya, president of the Allan Hancock College Foundation board of directors, said in a press release that ambassadors would learn […]
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Arellanes Builders Club honors Olympic boxer Carlos Balderas
Arellanes Junior High students gathered on campus June 14 to honor former student and Olympic boxer Carlos Balderas, unveiling a new banner that reads “Home of Olympian Carlos Balderas.” The students in the Builders Club fundraised and planned for the event since Balderas competed in the Olympics last year. Balderas was scheduled to appear before […]
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Spotlight on: VTC Enterprises
This year marks the third in a row that VTC Enterprises’ candidate for the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Queen Contest took home the crown. St. Joseph High School student Madison Hall, 17, was pronounced rodeo queen during the 74th annual event on June 2. Hall and VTC garnered $290,000 in donations—the largest amount ever raised […]
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Hobnobbing with Helen: Philharmonic fun
Blackberry pie, a la mode. Doesn’t that sound oh-so-summery and too divine for words? That was dessert at the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society’s annual business and dinner meeting held on the evening of June 12 at the Masonic Lodge on Lakeview Road in Orcutt. Before you utter the words, “Oh my gosh, boooring,” let me […]
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Political Watch 6/22/17
• Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) addressed the June 14 shooting in Alexandria, Virg., at the beginning of a speech made later that day for the National Partnership for Women and Families’ gala event. “My thoughts and prayers are with Congressman Steve Scalise, members and congressional staff, Capitol Police, and all those who were wounded. Our […]
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Santa Barbara County’s agricultural revenue decreases year over year
Labor shortages continue to affect Santa Barbara County agriculture, according to the recently released agricultural production report for 2016. The report from the county’s Agricultural Commissioner’s Office pegs labor as one of the reasons for a 3.7 percent decline in crop value from 2015 to 2016. The other big reason, according to the report, is […]