Archive » November 16, 2007
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ON THE RANCH
Nancy talks about rain
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Steve talks about the Dept. of Veteran Affairs
FROM THE DESK OF BILL CIRONE
Giving thanks
STATE NEWS
Bonds indicted in steroid use investigation
IT’S JUST MY OPINION
Fraud and ethics in business and politics
THE HEALTHY GEEZER
Fred talks about Alzheimer's
LOCAL NEWS
Santa Ynez water tower finds new home
EDITORIAL
Edmond talks about ballooning in the valley
MEDICAL OP-ED
Buy your meds online — safely
POLITICAL OPINIONS - Left
The death penalty:
Is it cruel and unusual punishment
POLITICAL OPINION - Right
Cruel and unusual punishment
COMMENTARY by Kathy Cleary
Tribal expansion issues: representative government
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Awards shows must go on, but may be dull affairs without writers
TRAVEL & GOLF
Fairmont Orchid at Mauna Lani
PLANE TALK
Men and their planes
(a subset of boys and their toys)
FISHING & OUTDOORS
The ins and outs of flipping
Vol. 5 Issue 33
HOLIDAY DINING GUIDE
Thanksgiving Restaurant Guide
Don't feel like cooking? Let the local restaurants do it for you! ...
- By MJ Staff
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COUNTY NEWS - MURDER FOR HIRE
Sheriff’s Detectives arrest four in bizarre murder-for-hire plot
On Oct. 23, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies went to Cottage Hospital to investigate a stabbing. ...
- By Associated Press
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HOOFBEATS
Valley carriage drivers on a roll
Valley carriage drivers on a roll
Three members of the Santa Ynez Valley Carriage Association swept into first place in the California Arena Driving Trials earlier this month and brought home four of the top seven awards. ...
- By Pat Murphy, Journal Contributor
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VALLEY SCENE
Lucas and Lewellen’s 4th annual harvest party
Lucas and Lewellen rang in the fall grape harvest on Nov. 10 with the 4th anniversary Wine Club Harvest Party at their wine-making facility in Buellton. ...
- By Leanne Cooper-Elliott, Journal Contributor
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VALLEY PEOPLE
Billy and Sue Ruiz take ‘cowboy flavor’ to cable television
Billy and Sue Ruiz have been in the Santa Ynez Valley a long time; and like cowboys cooking on the open range, they’re easily located by the red oak-laced smoke billowing into the open sky, and the irresistible aroma of authentic camp cooking.
VALLEY BUSINESS
Chef’s Touch cooking classes inspire amazing human beings
Chef’s Touch cooking classes inspire amazing human beings
When you walk into the cozy Chef’s Touch Café on Mission Drive in Solvang, not only are you greeted by the affable staff, but also by a mission statement boldly imprinted above the open kitchen. ...
- By Leanne Cooper-Elliott, Journal Contributor
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