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🌱 How ongoing immigration sweeps are reshaping daily life in Santa Maria

And on the Santa Maria Patch calendar - Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Luis Obispo, CA

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In today's newsletter:

  • How ongoing immigration sweeps are reshaping daily life in Santa Maria

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Luis Obispo, CA and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 66, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy with showers, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Central Coast Immigration Sweeps Escalate at End of Year (independent.com) — Federal immigration sweeps have intensified in Santa Maria, with dozens of residents reportedly detained in recent days at workplaces and neighborhood locations, prompting urgent warnings from immigrant rights groups. Local organizers say the raids are ongoing, straining community support networks and urging at-risk residents to stay cautious while neighbors rally donations and rapid-response help for affected families.
   

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    Wednesday December 31
  • Chamber Office Closed for the Holidays
    Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau , 614 S Broadway , Santa Maria
  • Wine Wednesday BINGO!-Wine Stone Inn
    Wine Stone Inn , 255 W. Clark Ave. , Old Orcutt
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday January 1
  • Chamber Office Closed for the Holidays
    Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau , 614 S Broadway , Santa Maria
    • Wednesday January 7
  • Wine Wednesday BINGO!-Wine Stone Inn
    Wine Stone Inn , 255 W. Clark Ave. , Old Orcutt
    5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • San Luis Obispo County's top stories in 2025: Threats, obstruction, arson (calcoastnews.com)
  • Soccer Game Preview: Nipomo vs. Orcutt Academy (maxpreps.com)

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