It’s only December, but registration is already ongoing for the 2010 Orcutt National Little League. Parents can sign up their children ages 5 to 12 at the May Grisham School multi-use room on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m., and Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. […]
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Yuletide on the links
Junior golfers will have an opportunity to compete for trophies in six different age divisions at the annual Kris Kringle Junior Golf Klassic on Dec. 23 at the Rancho Maria Golf Club. The event is open to golfers aged 17 and younger, and participants aren’t required to be a member of the Coastal Valley Junior […]
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Adolfo Lopez
Santa Maria’s Adolfo Lopez had plenty to be thankful for after the city Parks and Recreation Department’s Turkey Trot Fun Run on Nov. 21. At 50 years old, Lopez schooled some much younger competitors, winning the adult division of the 2 1/2-mile event with a time of 13:41. “I was very pleased,” Lopez said. “I […]
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Building a bike-friendly Santa Maria
Cyclists say the city’s pedaling in the right direction
Situated in the heart of one of America’s most beloved cycling destinations, Santa Maria is home to more than its share of biking enthusiasts. However, in those circles, the city doesn’t have a reputation for being accommodating to bicyclists—as opposed to nearby cities like Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Local enthusiast Scott Clark owns […]
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Santa Maria approves a new bike plan
The Santa Maria City Council on Nov. 17 approved a bike plan that will add 139 new miles of bike paths, lanes, and routes and fill in gaps in the city’s existing bike path network. The Bikeway Master Plan, which will become effective in December, will connect neighborhoods to the downtown area, parks, and schools, […]
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Syngenta buys Pybas Seeds
Swiss seed company Syngenta recently announced the acquisition of Santa Maria-based Pybas Vegetable Seed Co., Inc. Syngenta will expand in the North American lettuce market and broaden its lettuce development portfolio in Europe and Asia, according to the company’s website. Pybas Seeds, at 2330 A St., unit B, in Santa Maria, is an organic breeder […]
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West Coast Xtreme places third in tourney
The eighth grade girls’ basketball team from West Coast Xtreme took home third place honors in the Newbury Park Basketball Association fifth annual Fall and Winter Basketball Classic on Nov. 14. The team opened the two-day event with a 28-27 win over North Star. They lost to Ventura Elite in the semi-final, but came from […]
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Los Flores Ranch Park gets new hours
Officials for Los Flores Ranch Park have changed the hours of operation for visitors and equestrians. Hours for the visitor center entrance have changed to Fridays through Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last entry at 4 p.m. The equestrian center side will be open Thursdays and weekends from 9 a.m. to […]
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Blue streak
Allan Hancock College football wraps up a season for the ages
The 2009 incarnation of Allan Hancock College football wasn’t quite perfect. But if it’s any consolation, how does “Team of the Decade” sound? “As an overall unit, this is the best team I’ve coached,” said Hancock head coach Kris Dutra prior to the postseason. “We might have had some teams where there were some more […]
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Activists claim harassment
A veteran was injured during detainment at a recent Vandenberg protest
World War-II veteran Elden “Bud” Booth has been protesting missile testing at Vandenberg Air Force Base since 1983. Over that period, the 84-year-old has been detained several times by base personnel, as have several members of a small group of activists who hold signs at their regular monthly protests. For the most part, the gatherings […]
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North County is showing signs of economic recovery
Though it might not look like it at first glance, the recession is over in Northern Santa Barbara County. At least that’s the diagnosis from a prominent economic forecaster, who spoke before community leaders at the Economic Conference and Business Outlook for 2010 on Nov. 17. According to Mark Schniepp, principal for the […]
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Toys, toys, toys!
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Santa Maria residents have a new toy store in town to help fill children’s stockings and wish lists. Toy Zoo (& Anything Educational Too) is now open next to Michael’s crafts at 1930 S. Broadway. Locally owned by Marc Canigiula, who also owns Anything Educational, the […]
