Santa Village News
- Questions remain Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:18AMNORMAN — Stuffed animals and crosses are placed near fenced property in rural McClain County where a young mother once lived with her two children in a trailer house.
- Standard Pacific Buying San Diego Land for $150M Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:13AMIrvine’s Standard Pacific is planning to buy a San Diego home development that could cost close to $150 million, in the Real Estate column
- Ninth annual Claremont Wine Walk planned Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:03AMCLAREMONT - Supporters of the ninth annual Wine Walk in downtown Claremont say the 2010 version is gearing up to be the most successful yet.
- County real estate Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:02AMLot 10, Block 3, Carrington Place, $505,840. Buyer, Jeannie and Rand Baker Revocable Trust. Seller, Landmark Fine Homes LP. Lot 44, Block 7, Creeks at Wimberley, $195,000. Buyer, Matthew and Amy Miller. Seller, Bennett Homes LLC.
- Health Briefs Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:13AMHealth news and events in the Pensacola area.
- Legislators, others oppose cap and trade petition Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:50AMCARLSBAD — Legislators representing Eddy County, local government officials and industry and business leaders have come out in opposition to a cap and trade petition proposed by the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board.
- Grace and grit in Guatemala Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:57PMOn a trip to Central America with a St. Paul tour company, hiking and biking up steep mountains worked the leg muscles; building a home for the needy employed the heart.
- Abducted caretaker rescued Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:14PMHeavy rains and a flash flood forced captors of Vicente Barrios to transfer him from one hiding place to another, but on Saturday morning his abductors thought they lost him to rampaging floods in Barangay Bohe Manggal in Sumisip town in Basilan.
- In Education Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 3:16PMplaces and several honorable mentions for her photography at the recent Santa Barbara County Fair.
- Tobacco sales to minors continue Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 3:15PMSales of tobacco to undercover minors increased in Lompoc and Santa Maria in 2010, fell in Solvang and remained the highest in the county in Buellton, according to results from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department’s annual “tobacco buy” operations.
- Journeys of learning in the heart of Oaxaca: Chef cooks with light touch at restaurant Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 1:06PMThe fresh regional flavors of the southern Mexican city and state sizzle to life with hands-on cooking classes
- Rampaging floods ‘save’ kidnap victim Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:15AMWhat military operations failed to do, nature did best.
- TIp Jar for Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:25AMFishing 4 Business Networking Group, 6-7:45 p.m., PCM Computers, 743 E. California Ave., Simi Valley.
- Pizarro: Veggielution farm keeps growing Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:15AMThe community farm near the heart of San Jose is hosting a fundraising dinner Sept. 11 to benefit its youth programs.
- Plastic bag becomes cause celèbre Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:29AMSACRAMENTO — The lowly plastic bag, so cheap that an estimated 19 billion a year are passed out free in California, has become a cause celèbre on the eve of its possible extinction in the state. Adrian Grenier, the actor who plays a super-hunk...
- Travel calendar: Benicia goes to the dogs with celebration Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:04AMEvents and happenings in the world of travel from the Bay Area and other destinations in California.
- BIZBUZZ for the week of Friday, Aug. 20, 2010 Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:48PMCaroline Weilert: Was promoted from market director to vice president of marketing for ValleyCrest Landscape Cos.
- They Might Be Giants have made a solid career of marching to a different drum machine Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:42PMThey Might Be Giants won a Grammy Award in 2002 for their half-finished song "Boss of Me," which served as the theme song for the hit show "Malcolm in the Middle," said John Flansburgh, one of the founders of the Brooklyn-born band.
- Katy Perry, Pop Cartoon Sprung From the Playbook Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:08PMThe singer Katy Perry’s motives invite questions: is she a manufactured product of the music industry or an individual with a loopy sense of style?
- The Springs from which Santa Monica Draws its Name Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:11PMThe natural springs from which the city of Santa Monica draws its name are in danger. For the moment, the Kuruvunga Springs are preserved in a secluded, idyllic, and generally inaccessible corner of the University High School campus in West Los Angeles. They are guarded by the financially precarious Gabrielino/Tongva Springs Foundation, which is t...
- Jalama Beach: Worst-kept secret has best-tasting burgers in county Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:31PMThe secret’s out. Jalama Beach County Park has been discovered. Forty years ago, my exploring family were the only people on the beach as a missile launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base seemed to take dead aim at us. As the fiery nose seemed to zoom straight toward us, we dropped to the sand.
- Coast Lines: Aug. 19, 2010 Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:44AMCoast Lines Santa Cruz Changes proposed for rail purchase County transportation leaders Thursday will discuss minor changes to their purchase agreement with Union Pacific for the 32-mile rail line between Davenport and Watsonville.
- What to Wear, Where to Shop Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:15AMStylePhile uncovers a trunk show, an eco-friendly frock, and award-winning lingerie.
- Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events -- Aug. 19 Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:18AMUpcoming events in and around Broomfield
- Bulletins Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:10AMModel for a Day 2 p.m. Aug. 21 The Galleria 5085 Westheimer www.galleriahouston.com
- Around the world in 60 days Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:23AMTwo small cars are about to embark on a colourful 25,000km adventure that will end in Australia.
- Snowmass graduates ready to grab hold of future Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 7:12PMTop row, from left: Kyle Feuer, Kevin Mehall, Nicholas Porcaro, Brianna Morse, Emine Geylan, Nicole Argeros, Rachel Stout, Claire Kornasiewicz, Chris Dreher.
- Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events --Aug. 12 Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 6:19PMSpecial events Fourth Annual Kevin Nash Memorial Golf Tournament This golf tournament is benefiting the Boulder Swim Team, a nonprofit year-round swimming program.
- Riding the rails to success Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 10:02AMFounded during the Great Depression, Crete-based Holland Corp. is on track and showing no signs of slowing in the middle of the Great Recession. The maker of railroad parts and testing equipment is marking 75 years in business.
- Sangre Chronicle > Eagle Nest > Mammoth Mill and Log Homes awarded Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:40PM(Chronicle photo by J.R. logan) The Hoffmann family came to Eagle Nest nearly four years ago to start their business,Mammoth Mill and Log Homes. The company was recognized by the New Mexico Small Business Development Center for its ability to improve efficiency and its product line.
- Sierra Nevada Brews Authentic Abbey Ales Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:22PMFor nearly 1000 years, monks have been brewing ales behind monastery walls. Their closely guarded traditions and techniques produced styles of beer unlike anything else in the world. These unique Trappist-style Abbey ales are known for their uncompromising quality and compelling flavor.
- The Leading Lights: Both inside and out, Oak Park Heights home shines Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:56PMjwarden@acnpapers.com
- Fireworks factory blast rattles Malta, one person missing Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:06PMValletta, Malta - One man was missing, presumed dead, Friday after an explosion in a fireworks factory in Malta, according to local news reports. The Mediterranean island was rattled by four successive blasts in the factory in the village of Dwejra.
- Small earthquake shakes Central Coast Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 3:31PMA minor earthquake centered in the area of Harris Grade and Vandenberg Village caused a ripple on the Central Coast early Tuesday morning but no injuries or damage, according to police and fire officials in Lompoc.
- Education Digest: Aug. 8, 2010 Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 9:43AMscotts valley Register for recreation classes Registration begins Tueasday for the 2010-11 school year recreation programs at Vine Hill and Brook Knoll elementary schools and Scotts Valley Middle School.
- Business briefs: Brokerage names new vice president Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:02AMRodney Delson has joined NAI Capital’s Westlake Village office as senior vice president. Delson brings more than 25 years of experience to the Encino-based commercial real estate brokerage and will specialize in multifamily investments in Los Angeles County.
- The magic of Marceline, hometown of Walt Disney Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 6:28PMThe small Missouri town stoked the imagination of the man who gave the world Mickey Mouse.
- State tourneys make host city a destination for New Mexicans Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:11PMFor many young softball and baseball players, a large, out-of-town tournament can be a summer vacation in itself. The recently completed Minors division Little League state tourney, hosted by Enchantment Little League of Los Lunas, provided just such a vacation destination for dozens of players.
- Upcoming Events and Entertainment 7-31 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:45AMAll area codes are 850 unless specified. Food donations Shelter House is collecting donations of unopened, canned and non-perishable food items that summer tourists may have left over after their stay on the Emerald Coast. Food donations will be...
- PREVIEW CALENDAR Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:47AMEAST BAY East Bay SPCA — "Fanciful Bunny," 11 a.m. Aug. 7 adoptions, 4-5 p.m. art reception. Buy a work of art and adopt a bunny. 4651 Gleason Drive, Dublin.
- July 30 - August 6 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:04AMThe countdown begins July 10. In one year the City of Arroyo Grande will be celebrating their 100th year anniversary. A Centennial Committee has been formed and a variety of events are being planned which will begin in July 2011 and continue throughout the year culminating with a celebration weekend in July including a parade, bike ride, historical re-enactments, a community-wide dinner/dance ...
- Honoring a life, legacy Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:51AMNearly 150 people filled the lawn around the Heritage Square Gazebo in Arroyo Grande on Tuesday for a memorial service for Patricia “Aunt Pat” Loomis, who died July 20 in Arroyo Grande at age 90 following a short illness.
- POLICE BLOTTER Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:19AMSeven burglaries: at 12:22 p.m. on the 2000 block of Otis Drive; at 12:22 p.m. on the 2000 block of Otis; at 4:40 p.m. on the 1500block of Central; at 2:40 p.m. on the 1500 block of Central; at 2:40 p.m. on the 1500 block of Central; at 4:56 p.m. on the 400 block of Santa Clara Avenue; and at 8:38 p.m. on the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue.
- Access route mulled for Crescent Beach Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:20PMThe City of Surrey is exploring the possibility of building an emergency access route in Crescent Beach.
- Pottery Studio Fires Up Ceramicists Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:07PMWorking with clay is dirty business. However, when the result is handcrafted ceramic pieces ranging from basic cups and bowls to figurines stretching the limits of the imagination, Clay Wood’s saying about pottery might inspire a few people to get fired up.
- Patricia Clark Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:02PMPatricia Clark, 68, of Bonsall, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Patti fought a long and brave battle with cancer and will be remembered for her enduring strength, compassion, love and selflessness by all whose lives she touched. She was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. All who knew her will agree ...
- Last chance to book New Mexico trip Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:34PMThe Fallbrook Senior Travel Club is planning a seven day, six night trip to New Mexico from Sept. 13 to 19, departing from the Fallbrook Senior Center, 399 Heald Lane at 8 a.m. on Sept. 13. The cost is $549 per person, double occupancy; single is $725 and triple is $525 (2 beds). It includes motor coach transportation (video and restroom equipped), lodging, 10 meals (six breakfasts and four ...
- Re: Shame on those that discredit Granite [Letter, Village News, 7/15/10] Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:18PMThe Santa Margarita River (SMR) is an environmentally significant and sensitive property in Southern California. In 1962, Murray Schloss lovingly bequeathed the original 2,480 acres to SDSU for what has become the universitys research station.Since then, Camp Pendleton, San Diego County, Fallbrook Land Conservancy, FPUD and many others have collectively sacrificed much to protect the SMR ...
- Bobcat sightings, encounters, and tracking Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:17PMResidents of the greater Fallbrook area and Inland Empire regularly report sightings of bobcats. Rest assured though, to the best of this newspapers knowledge, they havent been blamed in any fatal human attacks in this area. Bobcats prefer small animals and reptiles like field mice, rats, gophers and snakes. The nocturnal felines they are, their favorite activity appears to be stalking chickens ...
- News Briefs Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:10PMTwo more possible for SMMUSD board race Two additional people have pulled papers for a potential run in the election for four seats on the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education. They are Chris Bley, who had a failed run two years ago, and newcomer Murray Miller.
