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If he can improve, so can we in the 'Land of Hope and Dreams' | Ron Colone
22+ hour, 52+ min ago (692+ words) Like so many others who have been profoundly influenced by Dylan's words and music over the years, I went partly out of curiosity " and perhaps with a hope that something of the old magic might still remain to touch, move…...
Voters in deep blue California are souring on ballot measures that add new taxes | Dan Walters
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (525+ words) California is a blue state, and one of the manifestations of its political orientation has been a tolerance for one of the nation's highest levels of taxation. The state's tax rates on retail sales and personal and corporate incomes are…...
Capitol's perpetual rivalry on display as Newsom and legislators clash over budget | Dan Walters
1+ week, 2+ day ago (547+ words) A few months after his inauguration as governor in 1999, Gray Davis uttered a few words that rattled the Capitol. While being interviewed by the San Francisco Chronicle's editorial board, the Democrat expressed frustration about his differences with legislative leaders, and…...
Central Coast Railroad Festival set for Oct. 2-4
1+ week, 2+ day ago (198+ words) Organizers of the Central Coast Railroad Festival have announced dates for the event's 16th annual celebration, scheduled for Oct. 2-4, with related activities beginning Oct. 1. The festival, which highlights railroad history, model railroading and train-themed attractions across California's Central Coast, will feature…...
NASA astronaut Victor Glover talks moon mission and 'Learn by Doing' at Cal Poly
1+ week, 2+ day ago (322+ words) NASA astronaut and Cal Poly alum Victor Glover told a crowd of nearly 1, 300 university community members Monday how his Learn by Doing education served as the launching pad for his successes, including the recent Artemis II lunar mission that saw…...
California has a top-ranked economy. It's also one of the nation's most unequal | Dan Walters
1+ week, 3+ day ago (645+ words) California's next governor " most likely former Attorney General Xavier Becerra " will inherit a raft of knotty, unresolved issues. Some, such as the high rate of homelessness and very high cost of living, predate current Gov. Gavin Newsom. Others, such as…...
CAPA Pet of the Week: Suzy
1+ week, 3+ day ago (204+ words) Suzy is a 2-year-old female cream-colored German Shepherd and Pit Bull Terrier mix, weighing approximately 52 pounds, available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center, at 1501 West Central in Lompoc. Center staff describe Suzy as a water dog whoenjoys beach days…...
West Coast College & University Wine Festival returned to Hancock Saturday | Photos
1+ week, 4+ day ago (45+ words) Santa Ynez Valley News The West Coast College and University Wine Festival returned to the Santa Maria campus of Allan Hancock College Saturday, featuring wines from seven colleges and university winemaking programs....
Sandoval, Brander, the Melsheimer family named 2026 Hancock Honors recipients
1+ week, 5+ day ago (368+ words) Dr. Nicolasa "Niki" Sandoval "The Allan Hancock College Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2026 Hancock Honors, presented by Coast Hills Credit Union. The annual celebration recognizes individuals and organizations whose leadership, philanthropy and service have made a lasting impact…...
Solvang Senior Center to host magic event on July 1
1+ week, 5+ day ago (102+ words) Santa Ynez Valley News The Solvang Senior Center will host a special magic show event on Wednesday, July 1, featuring entertainers Tom Becker and Juergen Picard, who are set to entertain and amaze. The show starts at 2 p. m. , and family, friends and…...