As I got my little tail feathers in gear to purchase my tickets to the third annual Pups & Purrs FUNdraiser at Fess Parker Winery in Los Olivos May 21, I marveled at the extent of outreach that the event sponsors, C.A.R.E.4Paws and Old Yeller Ranch Rescue, go through to support animals in need. C.A.R.E4Paws […]
This city is going to the dogs
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Joan Hartmann has what we need in a supervisor
I met Joan Hartmann many years ago through a mutual interest in native plants before their drought tolerance made them fashionable. Since then I have worked with her on the Buellton urban growth boundary and the Buellton visioning process, observed her on the Planning Commission, gone to yoga class with her, and joined her in […]
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Porter will get it done
I have closely followed the events of the 3rd District supervisor race and have been very impressed with the poise of Bruce Porter. While most of the other candidates have tried to snipe at Bruce again and again, he has refused to attack them. His steadfast focus on the things he will do as supervisor […]
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We are up to the challenge
I just read the letter online, in the latest issue of the Sun, sent in by Mr. Bill Denneen (“You’ve been warned,” April 21) and as much as I can understand his attitude on overpopulation and the challenges that such is making and will continue to make upon the infrastructures of governments around the world, […]
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Traffic safety crackdown needed
Recently, in Santa Maria I was stopped at a stoplight in the right-hand lane on Donovan Road with about five cars in front of me when the light changed, and before any of us could move a white car illegally zipped passed us going about 50 or 60 mph on our right side next to […]
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What do you think of Santa Maria’s new Downtown Fridays farmers’ market?
Jhunuen Carlotti Allan Hancock College student “After everything that’s been going on with gangs in Santa Maria, they’re getting the community together in a peaceful place to support local businesses.” Ernesto Lopez Allan Hancock College student “I think it’s great. It’s kind of like SLO. It’ll attract people.” Carlos Garcia Allan Hancock College student “I […]
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Political Watch 4/21/16
• Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) was awarded the Environmental Hero Award from the Community Environmental Council on April 16 at Alameda Park, for her commitment to advancing legislation to protect the environment and limit the adverse effects of climate change. “It’s truly an honor to be recognized by my friends and neighbors with the Environmental […]
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Community Notebook 4/21/16 – 4/28/16
MONDAY, APRIL 25 • The has its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Nipomo Community Services District Headquarters, 148 S. Wilson St., Nipomo. • The has its regular meeting at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang. agendas are available at cityofsolvang.com. TUESDAY, APRIL 26 • The has its regular meeting […]
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Orcutt’s Old Town 4-H holds general meeting
On March 15, Old Town 4-H held its general meeting. Old Town 4-H is a local club based in Orcutt with approximately 80 members. The meeting began with an ice cream social fundraiser. Members enjoyed their sundaes while the officers talked about upcoming events, and the beef project gave a presentation, according to Jacqui Huebner, […]
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Santa Maria Joint Union High School District members honored
Four Santa Maria Joint Union High School District team members have been recognized as 2016 Classified School Employees of the Year. Recently retired bus driver Virginia Villa, grounds maintenance worker Richard McKinley, Delta High School career technician Jamie Ellis, and Righetti High School instructional aide Alma Cervantez were honored and given special plaques by the […]
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May Faire to take place in Los Olivos
St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church Preschool will host its May Faire from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the campus at 2901 Nojoqui Ave., at the corner of Alamo Pintado Avenue in Los Olivos. The event celebrates the spring season with fun for the entire family; with all proceeds benefiting the preschool scholarship […]
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Pioneer Valley student achievement recognized
Four Pioneer Valley High School students are now part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) after scoring within the top 2.5 percent of all Hispanic and Latino PSAT test takers in the Western Region. The recognition allows 11th graders Erik Ruiz, Joseph Soria, Daniel Segura, and Analiese Ramirez to highlight their outstanding accomplishments to […]
