Vol. 14, No. 12
Reaching across the divide
Immigrants from the La Mixteca region of Mexico face more than just the U.S./Mexico border as a barrier to entry
By Camillia Lanham
Memorial Day fire spreads in Los Padres
'God, I hope I get it'
The County Farm Bureau argues its case to keep 4-H and the U.C. Cooperative Extension alive
By AMY ASMAN
Give a dollar, get so much more
By ANDREA KANG
Hobnobbing With Helen
By HELEN ANN THOMAS
DA won't seek death penalty in Ibarra murder trial
Hancock finalizes its presidential appointment
Nipomo authorizes funds to fix broken well
Correction
Biz Spotlight on Deck 2 Batting Cages
High school meets preschool
Hancock foundation hands out big money to students
Law enforcement to lead teen paintball trip
Supervisors, please fund our farming future
The U.C. Cooperative Extension and 4-H need support
By PAUL VAN LEER
Avoid breast removal?
By Bill Kleinbauer
Much too hot to handle
What do you think about the county cutting the 4-H program?
Capturing the outcomes
U.S. Air Force Major Stacie Shafran catalogues progress and pain in an exhibition of photography taken during her deployment in Afghanistan
By Joe Payne
Dedicated to quality
The Lompoc Youth Theater program offers a professional-level theater experience in one summer program
Go digital
Support local music
Now you can 'like' the city Utilities Department
Art in the valley
Creative kids
Making connections
Treetop Yoga offers a program featuring guided meditation along with spiritual music by visiting artist Amitabhan
Athlete of the Week
JED HEDLUND
By KRISTINA SEWELL
Stuff I think about
Because my mom makes me
By ARIEL WATERMAN
The Benchwarmer
Helpful hints for new collegiate athletes
Run with the bulls
Titans eliminated after second round
Keep on survivin'
See wine country on two wheels
Bulldog baseball is golden
Muddy mayhem
Persevering Paul
Santa Maria winemaker Paul Lato has talent, passion, dedication, and many wine industry friends who helped him achieve the American dream
By WENDY THIES SELL
Fast food workers’ new $20 an hour minimum wage is proving to be too good to be true
By Ron Fink
Menus - Spring/Summer 2024
Marian NICU respiratory therapist creates watercolor paintings for patients and their families
By Taylor O'Connor
Santa Maria declares impasse with its firefighters over new contract