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- 1SpaceX to launch US Space Force mission from Vandenberg▼SpaceX set to launch U.S. Space Force mission early Saturday from Vandenberg SFB
SpaceX is scheduled to launch a U.S. Space Force mission early Saturday from Vandenberg Space Force Base on California's central coast. Local outlets including the Santa Maria Times and Santa Ynez Valley News report on the planned liftoff, which adds to the company's growing slate of national security launches from the West Coast pad.
- 2Movies in the Park series wraps up Friday with Mario screening▼Movies in the Park series concludes Friday with 'Super Mario Galaxy'
Santa Maria's Movies in the Park outdoor film series is closing out its run on Friday with a final screening, listed under the title 'Super Mario Galaxy'. The event marks the end of the seasonal program, which has drawn residents to outdoor movie nights in local parks. Organisers have not detailed attendance figures or plans for future editions.
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A strike by Teamsters workers in Solvang, California, has entered its third week, according to local reporting from the Santa Maria Sun. No details on the workers' employer, demands, or the status of negotiations were provided in the available reporting. The labor action continues to draw attention as it extends into another week.
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An opinion piece published by the Santa Maria Sun urges readers to speak out against what it calls America's endless wars. The commentary argues that continued military engagement abroad deserves more public opposition and debate. It reflects a broader strain of anti-war sentiment questioning the cost and duration of US military commitments overseas.
- 5Solvang city employees' strike continues without agreement▼Solvang City employees' strike continues with no agreement reached
City of Solvang employees remain on strike after negotiations between workers and the city ended without a resolution. The labor action, taking place in the Santa Ynez Valley community in California, is affecting municipal services as talks stall. Local media, including the Santa Maria Times, are covering the standoff, and it is not yet known when bargaining will resume or what the main points of disagreement are.