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Santa Maria (California)

Death Notices Aug. 4

New Castle News •Craig R. Boles, 61, of 915 Rose Ave. died Aug. 1, 2008, in Kindred Care Hospital, Beaver County. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Noga Funeral Home, 1142 S. Mill St. A memorial service will be...

Man shot by Santa Maria police gets 12 years

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) - A Santa Maria man shot during a scuffle with three police officers has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison. Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Zel Canter sentenced Esrom Madrid on...

Robotic Moon Excavation Teams Compete for NASA Tech Prize

NASA's Regolith Excavation Challenge is scheduled for Aug. 2-3, 2008, on the campus of the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. The competition requires teams to build a roving excavator that can...

With jalapeños off the menu, eateries struggle

Customers are asking questions and rejecting old favorites at Mexican restaurants after the FDA said jalapeños may be to blame for the salmonella outbreak. The pepper is crucial to so many recipes that some restaurants may not...

California freezes Medi-Cal reimbursement.

SANTA MARIA: The state budget deficit could soon spread its effects into the medical sector. That means those who rely on Medi-Cal can expect some tough times ahead. Starting Thursday, the state is freezing all Medi-Cal...

Jul 25, 2008: Singles Mingle and Dance in Santa Maria at Gilli's Grill

Singles Mingle and Dance in Santa Maria Hey, it's time for another one. Here is info for the next monthly singles mingle. The people at Gilli's will accomodate us with no problem. This is a NEW place, and should be fun. I hear...

Santa Ana Man Charged in Beach Burying Death

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) - A Santa Maria man accused of killing his girlfriend's 5-year-old son by burying him in sand has been charged with manslaughter. Prosecutors filed manslaughter and child endangerment charges against...

Angora Rabbits [Pics]

Chu's Mercedes BC2MA, White Senior Doe BIS, 7/30/2005 California Rabbit and Cavy Shows Show A, Monterey, CA. BIS, 8/21/2005 Monterey Fair, Monterey, CA. BIS, 9/17/2005 Big Valley Rabbit Association Show B, Stockton, CA. BIS,...

Illegal-crossing deaths double last year's

22 migrants have died in S.D. sector The number of people who have died while trying to cross the border illegally in the San Diego area has more than doubled in the past year. During the 2007 federal fiscal year – from Oct. 1,...

Four arrested in stabbing of high school student

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) - Police have arrested three teenage boys and a 19-year-old man in the off-campus stabbing of a Santa Maria High School student and say as many as five other suspects may be at large. Santa Maria police...