Oceano Dunes dust-reduction deal OK’d

By April Charlton/Senior Staff Writer acharlton@santamariatimes.com

The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District approved a cooperative deal Wednesday with State Parks to find ways to reduce dust pollution generated at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.

Jul 28, 2010 | 11:47 pm | (0) Comments

Solvang states desire to host bike race again

By Dave Bemis/Associate Editor dbemis@santamariatimes.com

Solvang will try again to host the nation’s biggest professional bicycle race in 2011 along with the thousands of spectators who have come to town to watch the race in prior years, the City Council decided Monday night.

Jul 28, 2010 | 11:28 pm | (0) Comments

County Lines

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Jul 28, 2010 | 11:23 pm | (0) Comments

LUSD board reviews goals, progress

By Glenn Wallace/Staff Writer gwallace@santamariatimes.com

Ongoing problems, future plans, and progress made on last year’s goals were the focus of a special meeting this week of the Board of Directors for Lompoc schools and the district superintendent.

Jul 28, 2010 | 11:25 pm | (0) Comments

Business team to put city under microscope

A four-member team of consultants will conduct more than 20 interviews today as it drafts recommendations to help the city create a long-term economic development strategy.

Jul 28, 2010 | 11:26 pm | (0) Comments

Mission, developer get landscaping deadline

By Dave Bemis/Associate Editor dbemis@santamariatimes.com

An empty lot on one of the busiest corners in downtown Solvang must be attractively landscaped by Dec. 15 or the city will start a code enforcement process that could end up in fines assessed to Mission Santa Ines.

Jul 28, 2010 | 11:27 pm | (0) Comments

Pismo police: Beware of Internet scams

Staff report

You have not won an out of country lottery, regardless of what an e-mail may say, according to local law enforcement officials.

Jul 28, 2010 | 12:45 pm | (1) Comments

Flying in for some good eats

By Julian J. Ramos/Staff Writer jramos@santamariatimes.com

Nearly 70 Marines from Camp Pendleton are among the newest fans of Santa Maria-style barbecue.

Jul 27, 2010 | 11:59 pm | (0) Comments

Program feeds stomachs, souls

By Brian Bullock/Staff Writer bbullock@santamariatimes.com

Eleanor Ausan has suffered with diabetes for more than 20 years, so she has to carefully watch what she eats. She says her cholesterol numbers are good, but her hemoglobin levels can get “sky high.”

Jul 28, 2010 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments