Need summer reading material? Altrusa International of the Central Coast is inviting children and adults to pick out free books at the Festival of Books on Aug. 22. The mall’s One Dollar Book Store donated 400 books and magazines for the event, and books will be available for all levels of readers. Special bookmarks and […]
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Visit Discovery Museum for free
For the sixth year in a row, the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum is offering free admission as part of its annual “Community Day” on Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event honors the birthday of R.H. Tesene, a generous supporter of the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, and includes complimentary birthday […]
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Heritage Oaks reports, too
The parent company of Heritage Oaks Bank, which has three locations in Santa Maria, reported a net loss of $5.8 million for the second quarter of 2010. The figure compares to a net income of $500,000 the company made in the second quarter of 2009. Heritage Oaks Bancorp, headquartered in Paso Robles, had reported a […]
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Community Bank posts new numbers
Community Bank of Santa Maria released its second-quarter earnings report, showing a year-to-date net loss of $519,052 as of June 30. The figure compares to a net loss of $393,722 the bank posted at the same time last year. The report also revealed the bank had increased deposits, assets, and net loans from 2009. As […]
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Saints wrestlers hold golf fundraiser
The Santa Maria High School wrestling team will be holding a golf tournament to raise money for the program on Oct. 16 at Rancho Maria Golf Course. Tee times will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. The cost to play is $100 and includes a tri-tip barbecue. Rancho Maria is located […]
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Help a vet get a bicycle
Ride 2 Recovery—a program providing bikes, equipment, clinics, and bicycling outings for injured veterans—is asking the public for donations of homemade, patriotic-themed quilts for the group’s upcoming fundraising auction. The quilts may be hand- or machine-made, but must be submitted to Ride 2 Recovery by Sept. 25. Tax donation letters will be available to donors. […]
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Hancock football is bullish about the future
Conference realignment makes for a tougher schedule, but the Bulldogs aren’t about to back down
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s a fitting motto for Allan Hancock College coach Kris Dutra, now heading into his 10th year at the helm of the Bulldog football program. “We have definitely evolved over the years on both sides of the ball on how we do things, but our base is always […]
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein asks EPA to review approval of controversial pesticide
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein is joining the battle against methyl iodide by asking federal regulators to reconsider approval of the chemical intended for use as a strawberry pesticide. On Aug. 5, Feinstein sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), expressing concern over scientific data linking methyl iodide exposure to miscarriages and cancer. […]
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P.A.L. baseball takes tournament
The Santa Maria Police Activities League (P.A.L.) kicked off its fall 18-U baseball league in fine fashion, winning the Mountain Baseball Tournament in Tehachapi on Aug. 1. Righetti High School’s Nick Bischoff pitched a complete game against the Tehachapi Trojans in the championship, recording a 7-3 win. The team was propelled into the finals thanks […]
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City holds youth tennis tourney
There’s still time to sign the kids up for the city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department’s Novice Tennis Tournament on Aug. 21 at Minami Community Center. Boys and girls ages 7 to 14 are welcome to compete. The cost is $14 and includes a program T-shirt. Registrations will be accepted until Aug. 13 […]
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Sport of Kings
Legendary horses and jockeys ride where the turf meets the surf
Today’s gonna be a big day,” says a parking attendant as I pull into the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. “Zenyatta’s racing. There’s not going to be a seat left in the house.” “Who’s Zenyatta?” I ask, exposing my ignorance. She raises an eyebrow, collecting my $8. “She’s never lost: 17-and-0. And today she’s racing against […]
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Green day?
Voters will soon head to the polls to decide on legalizing marijuana, but the pros and cons of Proposition 19 remain hazy
Will California go to pot? With the gray areas surrounding medical marijuana yet to be squared away nearly 15 years after voters approved Proposition 215, legalization of recreational use is on the table—a decision with potentially greater and even murkier ramifications. These facts are clear: If voters decide to pass the Regulate, Control, and Tax […]
