There is an ongoing and growing problem with graffiti in our fair city, especially in the neighborhood surrounding Pioneer Valley High School.
Nov 18, 2009 | 9:10 pm | (9) Comments
Next year, California voters will decide upon a new governor. Current hats in the ring — Jerry Brown, a career bureaucrat, Tom Campbell, another recycled politico, along, with Meg Whitman and state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner.
Nov 18, 2009 | 9:10 pm | (2) Comments
Recently, Republican politicians have been caught in adulterous relationships. Democrats also stray, but since Republicans hype family values, they seem especially hypocritical.
Nov 18, 2009 | 9:10 pm | (6) Comments
On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Noontime Rotary Club of Santa Maria held its annual charitable fundraiser at Santa Maria Fairpark.
Nov 17, 2009 | 9:10 pm | (0) Comments
There are many citizens of this great nation who believe the health-care reform bill is actually about health care. You have been duped.
Nov 17, 2009 | 9:10 pm | (6) Comments
I am so relieved. I can sleep easy. The Board of Supervisors is going to adopt a mandatory spay/neuter policy for dogs and cats. I can just picture the board meeting:
Nov 17, 2009 | 9:10 pm | (4) Comments
We rented a property in February 2009 at Oceano Dunes, and brought our dune buggy with us, as we had seen the advertisement for the Oceano Dunes SVRA. It was our first trip there, and after spending one week, we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Nov 17, 2009 | 9:10 pm | (3) Comments
The American military men and women who were killed at Fort Hood were given an appropriate national memorial service.
Nov 16, 2009 | 10:00 pm | (2) Comments
Recently my neighbor was killed making a left turn from Lakeview onto Broadway south, by a driver running a red light.
Nov 16, 2009 | 10:00 pm | (2) Comments
Corporate American loves our country as it is, because they are calling all the shots.
Nov 16, 2009 | 10:00 pm | (2) Comments
As members of the Central Coast Corvette Club, we were privileged to be a part of the Veteran’s Day ceremony sponsored by Michael B. Clayton.
Nov 16, 2009 | 10:00 pm | (0) Comments
Why am I not surprised to read that members of Congress voting against the House health-care reform bill were recipients of considerably more in campaign contributions from the insurance industry than were those voting for it?
Nov 14, 2009 | 9:35 pm | (2) Comments
The legalization of pot will probably occur in the future, with the way our society is drifting more and more toward a total commitment to hedonism.
Nov 14, 2009 | 9:35 pm | (10) Comments
We are fast approaching the holidays. For the second year in a row, we have the eyesore at the corner of Cook and Broadway. Why?
Nov 14, 2009 | 9:35 pm | (2) Comments
I would like to respond to the recent letter, “Poor choice in Buellton,” which stated the Buellton Chamber of Commerce chose not to fly the flags at half-mast for a local fallen CHP officer.
Nov 14, 2009 | 9:35 pm | (0) Comments
Thanks to Congress for finally getting it done. Now, please don’t drop the ball. We have watched this issue enter debates and fall aside for way too long.
Nov 14, 2009 | 9:35 pm | (5) Comments
Lives and finances depend on President Obama’s careful analyses and procedures concerning the war in Afghanistan, and must consider the will of the people.
Nov 13, 2009 | 11:00 pm | (6) Comments
U.S. Rep. John Shadegg, R-Arizona, brought an aide’s baby into the House chambers during the health-care debate, and quoted the mother as saying, “If you want health care, pay for it yourself.”
Nov 13, 2009 | 11:00 pm | (2) Comments
I’ve read letters recently disparaging the Santa Maria Times for printing a photo of a young boy being shown how to use a G36 weapon, and disparaging the Police Department for the actual act.
Nov 13, 2009 | 11:00 pm | (1) Comments
I want to congratulate you on having the fortitude to print the letter from the person objecting to aliens. It was an excellent letter that spoke the truth.
Nov 13, 2009 | 11:00 pm | (4) Comments
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