Caleb Wiseblood

1 week ago | santamariasun.com | Caleb Wiseblood

Reports of baby birds trapped in a storm drain prompted Solvang’s city staff to consider a neighborhood-wide retrofit in the Skytt Mesa area—one that would reduce the space between Skytt Mesa’s existing rainwater grate bars to help prevent small critters from falling through the gaps. After a preliminary study, staff revealed the project’s estimated price tag at the Solvang City Council’s April 28 meeting.

1 week ago | santamariasun.com | Caleb Wiseblood

No car left a more lasting impression on Christopher Williams than the police cruiser that would pull up outside of his elementary school. It was an arresting sight that caught many students’ attention, recalled Williams, whose eyes were frequently glued to the vehicle and its badged driver—who happened to be his father. “My dad was a police officer. He worked for the California Highway Patrol,” said Williams, born in Reno, Nevada, and raised in Oxnard from age 3.

1 week ago | santamariasun.com | Caleb Wiseblood

Diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2023, Guadalupe resident Eileen Hongo underwent 20 rounds of chemotherapy, 35 rounds of radiation therapy, and other procedures as part of her treatment plan. Between her appointments at Mission Hope Cancer Center in Santa Maria, she formed strong bonds with fellow patients as well as physicians and other staffers on-site. The closing chapter of Hongo’s treatment plan in 2024 marked a turning point for both her and the center.

1 week ago | santamariasun.com | Caleb Wiseblood

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1 week ago | santamariasun.com | Caleb Wiseblood

February marked the grand opening of Buellton’s new public library, while an expansive parking lot attached to the multi-year effort is still in the works. The project recently made headway when the Buellton City Council on April 24 awarded Santa Maria-based construction company V. Lopez Jr. and Sons a $1 million-plus contract to develop the planned lot.