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United Way’s Parsell tells GMSP of options for giving back to community
Published: April 24, 2013
Rachel Parsell said she was raised to believe “You can always give back.” And now Parsell gives back as the campaign division director of United Way of Ventura County.
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Pole fire creates bigger problems for as power goes off, on and off
Published: April 24, 2013
It was off, on and off again this week for Southern California Edison customers as power was interrupted.
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NASA speaker comes to the California Oil Museum this Sunday
Published: April 24, 2013
The California Oil Museum is pleased to announce Brian Day and Emily Law will speak at the Museum on Sunday, April 28, at 2 pm.
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More discussion continues about “fracking”
Published: April 24, 2013
California state regulators from the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) held a public workshop on April 19 in Santa Barbara to receive input on their discussion draft regulations on hydraulic fracturing or fracking.
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Dan Robles
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Longtime BCL Librarian Robles terminated by unanimous vote of Trustees
Published: April 24, 2013
Dan Robles was terminated as the Blanchard Community Library Librarian Tuesday evening, following a more than three-hour closed-door meeting between district Trustees and an attorney. Robles, a Santa Paula native, had been at the helm of the library - where he first volunteered as a teenager - for 33 years.
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Jim Garfield
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Jim Garfield: Good-humored former Mayor, community activist passes
Published: May 17, 2013
You could always tell when Jim Garfield was in the building: no matter how serious the discussion, within minutes there would be the sound of laughter prompted by one of Jim's surefire quips. Jim's personality was a combination of serious and funny - oftentimes combined to be seriously funny - the former reflected in his devotion to the community he adopted and the latter the way he coped and helped guide others.
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More than 300 students have graduated from GOCARE programs with the philosophy of the “Come Back to Give Back” mentorship and leadership. Above (left photo) is one of the classrooms. (Above right) GOCARE CEO Jan Lindsay and Pam Lindsay of Santa Paula, are shown on a recent working visit to the Nicaragua-based Lindsay Community Center, home of the poverty-battling empowerment through education program.
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GOCARE: Empowering dreams through education addressed at Rotary
Published: April 24, 2013
Empowering the dreams of those living in poverty in Nicaragua through education is the mission of a nonprofit organization with strong ties to Santa Paula, those attending a recent Rotary meeting learned.
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First round of loans benefit SP Housing Authority’s Citrus Grove
Published: April 24, 2013
A small complex of affordable senior housing got a financial boost from a county organization that helps developers rather than dealing directly with those in need of a home.
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Film at Unitarian Church Friday
Published: April 24, 2013
The Social Justice Committee of the Universalist Unitarian Church and Citizens for Peaceful Resolutions are presenting the documentary “Shift Change” at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at the church, 740 E. Main St. in Santa Paula.
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Boys & Girls Club visits Fish Hatchery
Published: April 24, 2013
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley Harvard site took a field trip to the Fillmore Fish Hatchery recently. About a dozen club members were able to walk around the hatchery and enjoy a self- guided tour. Members then enjoyed learning about the life cycles of fish by reading the informative signs posted around the facility.
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An Evening at “Casino Royale”
Published: April 24, 2013
This is a fun filled evening, including an eclectic silent auction & Casino Night.
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Teen Scene at Library
Published: April 24, 2013
Youth 6th grade and up (ages 12-17) are invited to “Laugh it up at Teen Scene” at Blanchard Community Library.
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Santa Paula Fire responded to a stubborn fire Wednesday at a railroad trestle that started at a homeless encampment. The fire, which caused the temporary closure of the trestle, is suspected to be arson.
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SPFD: Fire at homeless encampment, railroad trestle suspected arson
Published: April 24, 2013
A homeless encampment under a railroad trestle bridge east of 12th Street went up in flames Wednesday, sending billowing smoke in the air and causing the crossing to be shut down temporarily. According to Santa Paula Fire Captain Jerry Byrum the creosote the trestle’s lumber was soaked in made for a very stubborn fire that officials suspect was arson.
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Santa Paula Tattoo Removal Clinic
Published: April 24, 2013
County Supervisor Kathy Long, 3rd District would like to announce to all residents of Ventura County that the next Santa Paula Tattoo Removal Clinic will be held on Saturday April 27, 2013 from 8:30 am - 12 noon, no appointments necessary.
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Santa Paula Street garage fire destroyed collectibles, started by candle
Published: April 24, 2013
A garage fire quickly knocked down last week by Santa Paula Fire personnel destroyed thousands of dollars of collectibles in a blaze investigators believe was started by an unattended candle.
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Santa Paula Art Museum invites Docents and Volunteers
Published: April 24, 2013
Ever thought about being a Museum docent/volunteer?
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Published: May 15, 2013
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Cruise Knights playing at Kern County Fairgrounds
Published: April 24, 2013
Santa Paula’s own classic rock band the Cruise Knights will perform on the main stage of the Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield on Saturday April 27, 2013 for the 37th National Street Rod Association’s Western Street Rod Nationals. The band will play from 2 to 4PM and then again from 7 to 10PM.
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Aviation Museum: You’ll hit lucky 007 at Wine, Wings & Winnings tribute to Bond
Published: April 24, 2013
You’ll hit lucky 7 - or rather lucky 007 - at the May 18th “An Evening at Casino Royale” tribute to James Bond, staged by the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula for their 10th Annual Wine, Wings & Winnings fundraiser.
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Oxnard woman pleads not guilty to leaving toddler in locked car
Published: April 24, 2013
An Oxnard woman facing criminal charges after allegedly leaving her young son locked in her car outside her Santa Paula workplace for several hours pleaded not guilty in a court appearance Friday.
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Artful students urged to enter Rotary Pumpkin Patch Poster Contest
Published: April 24, 2013
Although temperatures are warming up, it’s time for Santa Paula students to start thinking fall - and get their entries ready for the Santa Paula Rotary Pumpkin Patch Poster Contest!
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P.E.O. welcomes Ventura County members for Glen Tavern meeting, museums tour
Published: April 24, 2013
Those seven Wesleyan College, Iowa sorority sisters who in 1869 formed a secret society would no doubt have been comfortable at the historic Glen Tavern Inn, as well as delighted - and somewhat astonished - at what has now become the approximately 250,000 member P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization).
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Juggler David Cousins at library
Published: April 24, 2013
Blanchard Community Library invites all ages to join us for a fantastic evening featuring world famous juggler David Cousin. Come on Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. for comedy, juggling, audience participation and more!
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“Cinco de Mama Day”
Published: April 24, 2013
Come celebrate “Cinco de Mama Day” – Cinco de Mayo de Mama – at the Senior Center on Wednesday, May 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Home of Judy and Phil Rice in the Oaks
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Hospice Home Tour features home of Judy and Phil Rice
Published: April 24, 2013
Once again the Santa Clara Valley Hospice Home Support Group is having a special event tour of our lovely and historical town. This year our tour puts emphasis on the Oaks Neighborhood. The Tour is on Saturday, May 4, from 10AM to 4PM. Tickets are $30 per person and includes lunch at Rabalais’ Bistro on Main Street.
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Parrilla sentenced to 24 years in prison for 2011 shooting of tagger
Published: April 24, 2013
A Santa Paula man was sentenced Friday to 24 years in prison for shooting a member of a tagging crew in 2011, a crime caught on a surveillance camera.
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Blanchard Library Trustees continue closed sessions on librarian
Published: April 24, 2013
The Clerk of the Board was officially given reporting duties, Blanchard Community Library trustees were praised and the beleaguered librarian defended via a letter at the April 16 meeting.
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