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Solar permits pricey in SM, Lompoc

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Fees to install residential rooftop solar panels in Santa Maria and Lompoc are among the highest in Santa Barbara County, according to a Sierra Club report.

The survey of 250 Southern California jurisdictions, released June 24, says the typical cost in permit fees to install a 3 kW photovoltaic (PV) rooftop system in Santa Maria is $706 — $357 higher than the $349 county average.

Lompoc is the highest at $763, the Sierra Club said.

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Old locomotive returns to SM

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A 125-year-old steam locomotive, once used to haul sugar beets in the Santa Maria Valley, has found its way back to the Central Coast.

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Longtime banker Jim Lokey retires

After 36 years in the banking industry, Rabobank N.A. President of Community Banking Jim Lokey has announced his retirement, effective this week.

As president of community banking, Lokey oversaw the bank’s 88 retail branches and 14 financial service centers serving the Central Coast, the Central Valley, and the Imperial and Coachella valleys, a bank spokesman said.

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The Hills are Alive

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With its last out of the game at the plate and trailing a run, Village Hills was staring elimination directly in its face.

Having runners stationed at second and third, Village Hill’s Alex Aguilar sent a single up the middle to complete the comeback, defeating Lompoc National 6-3 in the 11-12 year old District 65 Little League Tournament held at Hal Sagerman Memorial Field.

Down 3-2 to start the top of the sixth, Village Hills’ chances of continuing its tournament run was on life support. After a strikeout, Fletcher Smith worked a walk to give VH a pulse. A sacrifice bunt by Michael Huggins and walk to Josh Miller setup Aguilar’s heroics.

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Theater review: ‘Spelling Bee’ is a must-see

PCPA offers outstanding musical comedy

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On opening night at the PCPA production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” there was one serious flaw. That was the fact that the show opened in front of a small crowd.

Several regulars at the Marian Theater, for some reason, did not show up. Perhaps it was because they were not familiar with the show.

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Oops! Yours truly eats some crow

Posted on Wednesday, June 24 2009

Uh-oh. It appears I spoke — or rather wrote — too soon. Last week I concurred with the opinion that it would take the United States’ men’s national soccer team years to catch up with the world’s elites. I also wrote that the U.S. should re-visit its soccer development process. All the U.S. men have done since [...]

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July 3rd, 2009 to July 3rd, 2009

Music Together
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Central Coast Women's Network | Seminar & Business Networking Event
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Comedy Night at SLO Grange Hall
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You've just joined Facebook & LinkedIn ....Now what ?
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'AFTER 5 BUSINESS' CONNECTION'
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Santa Maria High School Class of 1999
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Women's Literary Festival
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SMBSD Lightning Soccer Tournament
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Respiratory Rally
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Dana Adobe Open (Rancho Nipomo)
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Mental Health Commission Meeting
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Mental Health Commission Executive Committee Meeting
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Fish Fry Knights of Columbus, Monthly Friday
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Path-Point 45th Anniversary Open House
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Classes for persons interested in Foster Parenting and or Adoptions
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BINGO
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Ballroom & Swing Dance
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CITIZEN COMMENTARY

Just letting the kids play

Isn’t it strange that no one offers an opinion on how to teach history, math, English, etc., but everyone thinks they know more than a coach.

I have seen it time and time again. Parents who don’t think their child was played often enough, parents who think their child played too much, parents who think their child played the wrong position, and on and on.

Sports would be much more enjoyable for everyone, if the parents would just butt out.

Nancy Andersen/Santa Maria


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