As the holidays are here and Unity Shoppe jumps into full swing, Toys for Tots, the 27th annual Motorcycle Run and the 28th annual Unity Telethon Celebration make it easy to give to others in the Santa Barbara community during the holiday season. The U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has selected Santa Barbara Unity Shoppe as the local agency to coordinate, … [Read more...]
Preparing Trees in Case Rain Continues to be Scarce
California’s drought is having a visible impact on lawns throughout the state as property owners reduce their outdoor watering. Lawns can be brought back to life relatively quickly, but once a tree dies, its loss is irreversible. As the amount of sunlight falling on trees is reduced with the change in the seasons, trees go into dormancy and require less water than during the … [Read more...]
Diablo Canyon: What’s Next?
Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant is entering its demise. Here’s why: *Pacific Gas & Electric, the owner of the power plant, was just fined $1.4 Billion for causing 8 deaths, 66 injuries, and 38 homes destroyed because of poor maintenance and neglect of the gas pipeline in San Bruno in 2010. This is the same PG&E that wants us to trust them to run an aging nuclear … [Read more...]
Running Out of Time
We’ve had a pretty good run for the last 24 years. There’s always news, views, changes to be made and ads to be sold. I think back and I’m amazed at all that’s happened, the people I’ve met, stories we’ve covered. When I look back I’m also reminded of the sleep I lost, the social and family things I missed and how hard I’ve worked for zero pay for 24 years. Friends, my … [Read more...]
This Year is the 30th Anniversary of Hospice’s Light Up a Life
Annual event gives the public the chance to remember loved ones Hospice of San Luis Obispo County is honoring the memories of loved ones who have passed away during its 30th annual Light Up A Life Remembrance Ceremonies. The public is invited to help shine a light at any one of nine Hospice SLO ceremonies in communities throughout the county. The holidays can often be a … [Read more...]
Post-Election Red, White and Blues
OK, so Progressives lost. Big. And they’re in for a hard time these next two years. In the wake of aggressive right-wing voter suppression tactics and expenditures of hundreds of millions of dollars, the fragile center-left majority in the Senate has evaporated. But… It is important to keep in mind that our civic responsibilities do not end with being an informed voter; … [Read more...]
What I Want for Christmas
The Christmas season brings out the Santas and the inevitable wish lists. As a child, even the non-Christian ones here in the United States, we learned that if you are "good," Santa brings you your heart’s desire. There is another iconic figure that also used to be such a symbol – bringing peace, justice and equality for all into our hearts – that is Wonder Woman. And now, … [Read more...]
