American Principle Bank, a San Luis Obispo-based bank that serves residents of northern Santa Barbara County, announced the hiring of Mark A. Crawford as its new executive vice president and chief credit officer. Crawford boasts more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry, including employment in the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal […]
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Time to rock
The instructors are trained, construction is done, and all the equipment is in place. Rockstar Fitness is now open to the public and accepting memberships. More than just another gym, Rockstar Fitness is a club, offering the latest in fitness science. Classes include Boot Camp, BodyCombat, spinning, pilates, Les Mills, and CrossFit, all guaranteed to […]
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Atlas spokeswoman earns certification
Susan Price, communications manager for Santa Maria-based turboexpander manufacturer Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench, has joined the ranks of the trade-show industry’s top talent. Price completed EXHIBITOR’s Certified Trade Show Marketer accreditation program, consisting of a 28-course core curriculum, an examination, and acceptance of a candidate portfolio. The CTSM program is the only university-affiliated certification program in […]
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Building a better supplier
Santa Maria’s ABC Supply Co. Inc. Solution Center—a wholesale supplier of roofing, siding, windows, and other exterior building products for area contractors—has recently been redesigned. The store’s reconfigured layout features a specially designed “wing panel” system to put product information at customers’ fingertips. Visitors can quickly understand key benefits and make comparisons between different product […]
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Lompoc activists look to block Walmart expansion
The Christmas season usually brings glad tidings to retailers, but a local activist group is intent on putting a wrap on Walmart’s wishes of super-sizing a store in Lompoc. Receiving a monetary boost from the nonprofit Fund for Santa Barbara, a grassroots campaign calling itself Citizens Against Walmart Expansion (CAWE) is ramping up efforts to […]
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Riley Gauld
The new year will find Allan Hancock College offensive tackle Riley Gauld in a new zip code, as the First Team All-Conference selection signed a letter of intent on Dec. 16 to attend San Diego State. “They were first to offer, and I got interested in them right away,” Gauld said. “They were the most […]
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Bulldog baseball swings into 2010 with ranking
Preseason baseball rankings are out, and the Allan Hancock College baseball team will start the new season ranked 17th in Southern California by the California Community College Baseball Coaches Association. The Bulldogs finished 2009 with a record of 15-10 in conference and 22-22 overall. They ranked ninth in the final RPI report and 14th […]
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County moves to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries
Despite the Obama administration’s recent decision to halt raids of medicinal marijuana dispensaries operating legally under state laws, Santa Barbara County is one step closer to enacting a temporary ban on the controversial pot shops. On Dec. 8, the county’s Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to move forward with an ordinance putting a moratorium on […]
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Make soccer a goal
The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department invites men and women 18 and older to catch World Cup fever along with friends and co-workers in its inaugural 7-on-7 Adult Outdoor Soccer League. Recreational and competitive men’s, women’s, and co-ed divisions are available, and registration takes place through Jan. 7 at the Recreation and Parks Administration […]
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Get recreating in 2010
The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department’s 2010 Winter and Spring Recreation Guide is now available to both residents and non-residents of the Santa Maria Valley. The guide was mailed to all residents of the Santa Maria Valley and is also available at the Recreation and Parks Administrative Office at 615 S. McClelland St. The […]
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Nick Sauer
Whether he’s knocking down the outside jumper or posting up defenders and battling for boards in the paint, Righetti High School center Nick Sauer is a force to be reckoned with. The 6-foot-6 senior is the Warriors’ not-so-secret weapon in 2010, as evidenced by his recent 20-point, 17-rebound performance in a 63-37 blowout win over […]
