Cal Skate Roller Derby, one of Santa Maria’s newest roller derby teams, will be hosting its first-ever bout on April 2 at the Santa Maria Fairpark against the Sin Cal Derby Vixens. Doors open at 6 p.m. and wheels roll at 7. Pre-sale tickets cost $10 for adults 13 and up, $5 for children ages […]
JEREMY THOMAS
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Get out for trout
Anglers of all ages are encouraged to enter the Cachuma Lake Nature Center’s 16th annual Trout Derby fundraiser on April 9 and 10. Cash prizes amounting to $5,000 and thousands of dollars in merchandise will be awarded in several different categories and age groups. Free arts and crafts activities will also be offered to children […]
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Make sense of healthcare changes
Recent reforms to the healthcare system will be the topic of a seminar held by TWIW Insurance Services on April 5 in Santa Maria. Michael Framberger of Anthem Blue Cross, Jason Herbison of LISI Brokers Services, and Kevin Huber and Marcus Wilson from TWIW Insurance Services will present the seminar. Subjects to be discussed include […]
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Ag’s on tap for lecture series
The Santa Barbara County Ag Futures Alliance (AFA) announced that the group is presenting the first part of its agricultural education series in Santa Maria on April 6. The four-part “Agriculture in Santa Barbara County: The Field to Fork” series seeks to inform and educate residents about food and farming practices in the county, looking […]
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Elks Rodeo promises big changes
The 2011 edition of the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo will be undergoing a ground-up makeover involving a new VIP suite section and a change to the way general admission tickets are sold, rodeo organizers said. This year’s Elks Rodeo “Western Weekend” will kick off with the Dave Osburn Memorial Pro Bull Riding performance on June […]
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Greka settles with county for $2 million
Years after a series of oil spills racked up numerous fines for Greka Oil and Gas—a result of violations of Santa Barbara County’s environmental regulations—it’s time for the company to pay the piper. In a financial settlement signed March 16, Greka agreed to pay the county $2 million in 43 installments for the so-called Bell […]
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Meet the Class of 2011
Four local superstar seniors head for brighter skies
It’s the dream of almost every varsity athlete who’s ever laced up a pair of cleats, picked up a bat, or thrown on a set of shoulder pads: a college scholarship. Out of the thousands of high school students who participate in sports area-wide, each year only a chosen few have the distinction of making […]
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Steven de Comarmond
When it comes to competing on the track, Santa Maria High’s Steven de Comarmond is regularly getting a leg up on the competition. During a meet at Righetti High on March 3, the two-time defending Los Padres League champion in the 100-meter hurdles posted a 14.05 time to win the event, his fastest time ever. […]
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Pitch, hit, and run
Children and adults with special needs are invited to participate in Hero Sports League on the Central Coast’s Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, and Run event on March 19 at Laguna Middle School in San Luis Obispo. The event is free, and pizza will be provided for participants. Hero Sports League helps kids and adults […]
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Rodeo holds flag tryouts
Want to carry a flag at the 68th annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo? Sponsor flags play an important role in the event, and organizers will be holding a tryout for flag wavers on March 19 at 8 a.m. at the Elks Event Center. The audition session is the only one scheduled, and participants must try […]
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Golf tournament will benefit Marian
Golfers are invited to tee off in support of community health care at the 22nd annual Leland “Butch” Simas and Felix Fly, M.D., Memorial Golf Tournament on March 28. The tournament will be held at the Santa Maria Country Club, and will be hosted by the Marian Medical Center Foundation. All proceeds will benefit Marian’s […]
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The Bleacher Bum Chronicles XII
Have a Gael old time with Irish sports … and, yes, drinking counts
Top o’ the morning to you, constant readers. Hopefully you’re at breakfast, getting your drink on as you read this month’s column; if not, where’s your Irish spirit? No, I’m not mad—just disappointed. Luckily, there’s still time, so get with the program, and I don’t mean AA. This St. Patrick’s-themed tome takes aim at Gaelic […]
