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🌱 How recent immigration sweeps could impact families near Vandenberg Village
And on the Vandenberg Village Patch calendar - BANDITO BURGERS AND BBQ TACOS — Priedite Barbecue

Good day Vandenberg Village! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How recent immigration sweeps could impact families near Vandenberg Village
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 61, low: 57.
- Thursday: Heavy rain in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Central Coast Immigration Sweeps Escalate at End of Year (independent.com) — Immigration sweeps across Santa Barbara County, including nearby Lompoc and Santa Maria, have led to roughly 60 arrests in just two days, alarming many local families. Advocacy groups say masked federal agents are conducting aggressive operations at workplaces and neighborhoods, and they’re urging Central Coast residents — including those in Vandenberg Village — to stay informed, use rapid-response hotlines, and support emergency assistance funds for affected families.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Allan Hancock College Basketball | AHC Holiday Classic (Day 2)
Allan Hancock College , 800 S College Dr , Santa Maria
1:00 pm - 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 , Orcutt
5:00 pm - Wine Bingo Wednesday's!
Wine Stone Inn , 255 W Clark Ave , Orcutt
5:00 pm - New Year's Eve Celebration | Pour Decisions in Lompoc
Pour Decisions Cocktail Bar , 724 E Ocean Ave , Lompoc
9:00 pm - Santa Maria Saints vs Paso Robles Bearcats
Santa Maria High School , 901 S Broadway , Santa Maria
11:45 pm - Santa Maria Comic Con
Santa Maria Fairpark , 937 S Thornburg St , Santa Maria
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🗞 Nearby News
Mission Hills
- Bill Belichick and UNC make another big splash on the 2027 recruiting trail (keepingitheel.com)
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Lompoc
- Dog Of The Week: Blitzen (edhat.com)
- Mark your calendars: Weekly sports schedule for Dec. 29 to Jan. 4 (syvnews.com)
- SpaceX Delays Rocket Launch at Vandenberg Until Sunday (noozhawk.com)
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