A glass of wine is said to be beneficial to one’s health. On Sept. 18, it will be beneficial to the health of many when the Huntington’s Disease Support Group holds a fundraising event from 1 to 4 p.m. at Costa de Oro Tasting Room in Santa Maria. At the event, each pour will cost […]
HENRY HOUSTON
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Cafeteria boot camp shapes up workers and menus
The Santa Maria-Bonita School district aims to fight junk food with healthy alternatives
When students went to the cafeteria for lunchtime in the old days, they pretty much looked forward to it only because it wasn’t class. The Santa Maria Bonita School District recently revamped its menu through intensive boot camps for its food service cooks, so it’s all about the food now. About 30 lunch ladies and […]
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Gary Pintor
Mixed martial arts newcomer Gary Pintor gave an electrifying performance during the Battle in the Vines, held on Aug. 28 in Orcutt. Pintor, who had been rocked during his second round, turned the tables by knocking his opponent out in the third. Pintor may be fresh to the cages of MMA, but he’s faced off […]
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Relive the ’60s, but in a good way
Whether it was the primordial stage of today’s rock n’ roll, or Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society” program, the 1960s were a time of social and culture change that still influence the United States today. In order to put a spotlight on the accomplishments of the era, Allan Hancock College will hold lectures from its staffers […]
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A penny saved is a penny earned
Saving and money are usually two things teens have trouble putting together, and when the former doesn’t become a habit, trouble usually follows with the latter. That’s where Rabobank comes in, aiding teens in distress. The bank has launched a competition it hopes will inspire teens to save for their future. The video contest—titled “Lights, […]
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Santa Barbara Business College students celebrate graduation
Aug. 27 was a big day for close to 100 students from Santa Barbara Business College’s Santa Maria campus. Scholars from several different fields—including business administration, criminal justice, medical assisting, massage therapy, and more—mounted the Ethel Pope Auditorium stage at Santa Maria High School to receive their diplomas. As the graduates marched to their seats […]
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No sign language, please
Local businesses continue to struggle with Santa Maria sandwich board restrictions
On July 3, a sunset clause that had allowed the use of “sandwich board” signs in Santa Maria finally faded to black, ending a two-year period intended to give businesses a chance to research and employ alternative forms of advertising. Many local business owners, however, feel they were ultimately left cold in the dark night. […]
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Experience ‘The Spirit of the Mission’
Charity, responsibility, caring—the values of the Boy Scouts of America will be on display on Sept. 25 at the “Spirit of the Mission,” a fundraising event benefiting Santa Barbara County Boy Scouts at La Purisima Mission in Lompoc. The evening will begin at 4:30 p.m. with docent-led tours of the mission, followed by wine tasting, […]
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Jack Avrit
Becoming a golfer is almost like becoming a Jedi Knight: Start early, for you must be enthralled with the discipline. Today, Jack Avrit may be 11, but he’s already been golfing for nine years. His passion began at home. Literally. “My dad bought plastic clubs and balls that we could play with out in the […]
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Rory Slikker
Rory Slikker might just be the incarnation of John Philip Sousa. With baton in hand, feet pounding to the thundering rhythms of the drumline, Slikker is feeding his passion for music—a passion just as demanding as hurdles or tossing a pigskin. When Slikker isn’t giving marching orders to the band, he plays the trombone and […]
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Josh Prenot
It’s a quarter till five, tailwind of summer, and Josh Prenot is swimming laps at practice while the rest of his swim team is on break. “During the training season, I usually have 10 practices a week, which amounts to 24 hours a week,” Prenot said. “After Saturday, I get a break,” he added with […]
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The Girl Scouts, they are a’changing
There’s more to Girl Scouts than just delicious cookies—a $700-million market—and they hope the public will know this after they finish launching a nationwide re-branding campaign called What Did You Do Today. Part of the transformation will be appealing more to the Hispanic population, one of the fastest growing demographics, by advertisements in Spanish language […]