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Santa Maria to reconsider joining community choice energy program

Government and Politics

Santa Maria to reconsider joining community choice energy program

Razi Syed rsyed@leecentralcoastnews.com

After postponing a decision three months ago, the Santa Maria City Council on Tuesday will reconsider joining the Monterey Bay Community Power Authority's community choice energy program.

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County Lines: Raid nets 3,000 illegal cannabis plants near Lopez Lake; Lompoc School District to host free 'Confident City Cycling' class

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County Lines: Raid nets 3,000 illegal cannabis plants near Lopez Lake; Lompoc School District to host free 'Confident City Cycling' class

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Cannabis ordinances, license appeal on Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ agenda

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