State and federal authorities arrested 12 people on April 7 following a raid on an alleged drug trafficking organization in southern San Luis Obispo County, according to FBI spokesperson Laura Eimiller. Dubbed “Operation: All In The Family,” the raid conducted in the early morning hours was a coordinated effort between the FBI; California Highway Patrol; […]
Southern SLO County drug raid yields a dozen arrests
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Lucia Mar reaches a tentative agreement with teachers
The Lucia Mar Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with the Lucia Mar Unified Teachers Association on April 8 in an effort to avoid a teachers strike. The agreement is for a 6 percent raise in teachers’ salaries over the next three years. Before the agreement is finalized, it’s subject to ratification by the […]
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Grand jury report blasts Guadalupe’s financial viability
The Santa Barbara County grand jury released a report on April 10 calling Guadalupe’s financial past a “shell game” and recommending that the city disincorporate. The report essentially comes down to one thing: The city doesn’t generate enough revenue to cover the cost of running itself. Guadalupe City Administrator Andrew Carter said he wasn’t surprised […]
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Do you think obtaining a medical marijuana license should be difficult or relatively easy?
Brenda Arcos student “I’m not sure. It should be accessible for those that need it, but not so easy that anyone can get it.” Karina Aguilar student “I don’t know. I prefer to stay neutral.” Chris Rodriguez recreation specialist “Harder. I believe it should be more difficult to obtain a medical marijuana license so that […]
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MENUS – Spring/Summer 2015
What do you think spring would be if it were a flavor? Something light and bubbly, perhaps? Or earthy and complex? It could be as bright and bold as a field of wildflowers, or as subtle as a hint of clouds in an otherwise clear sky. You can find all of these elements and more […]
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The elusive medical Mary Jane: While mobile cannabis dispensaries dominate the local industry, one group is seeking to open a storefront in Nipomo
Beneath the icepack on a small black fabric cooler sits more than trim, smelly buds of cannabis. Botanical Elements Owner Justin Bonfield carries a slew of medical marijuana products, each one designed to serve a specific function. There are lotions and salves to sooth aching muscle pains and arthritic joints. There are pills and oil […]
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A memoir of mythic vines: Sean Christopher Weir’s ‘Mad Crush’ digs deep into ancient Arroyo Grande soil
Chapter three: “The first time Bill made wine, he was buck naked. Clothing wasn’t optional at the communal grape stompings on Mountain Drive above Santa Barbara …” Can I just say, it’s been a few years since I’ve lain in bed and highlighted full sentences in a book, cap in my mouth, pages dog-eared to […]
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Alec DeLeon
Alec DeLeon, a senior at Ernest Righetti High School, is a stalwart of the middle- and long-distance squads on the Warriors’ track team. He can run a mile in 4:26. His record for the 400-meter hovers slightly above 50 seconds. At the outset of his running career, however, DeLeon was not a distance runner. “I […]
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12-year-old video game prodigy preps for international Street Fighter tournament
One of the best Street Fighter IV players on the planet is a 12-year-old who lives in Lompoc. Noah Solis, who isn’t in middle school yet, will travel to Las Vegas this summer for an international tournament with thousands of dollars in prize money on the line. He plays for Empire Arcadia, celebrated by the […]
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Supporting change: Picketers in Santa Maria support strike against Driscoll’s
Picketers took to the corner of Main Street and Broadway in Santa Maria to support workers in Baja California on strike against Driscoll’s, a strawberry producer based in Oxnard. Pedro Reyes, a local social change advocate, said the American-based company exploits workers in another country, calling the system “crazy.” The strike, which started on March […]
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Santa Barbara County Public Health investigates potential hepatitis, HIV exposures
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is currently investigating the medical office of Dr. Allen Thomashefsky, where patients may have been exposed to blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis and HIV. “It’s a single-practice medical office,” department spokesperson Susan Klein-Rothschild told the Sun. “We’re focusing on serving those patients first.” Klein-Rothschild said the department is […]
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Lois Capps announces 2015 Congressional Art Competition
Rep. Lois Capps announced that she is seeking entries for the 2015 annual Congressional Art Competition, open to all high school students in the 24th Congressional District. The winning work will hang in the U.S. Capitol for a year and compete with pieces from across the nation. “This annual art competition is a wonderful opportunity […]
