In a lawsuit filed in federal district court, a Santa Maria Police Department sergeant claims City Manager Tim Ness and Police Chief Danny Macagni violated his civil rights in not promoting him to lieutenant. According to court documents, Sgt. Gregory Carroll is seeking damages and injunctive relief from the city—and Ness and Macagni individually—“as a […]
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Kids basketball skills competition coming up
Show off your basketball skills and earn a shot at a trip to Dallas for the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend at the NBA FIT Dribble, Swish, and Dish Competition on Nov. 1. Young basketball fans ages 7 to 12 will have the opportunity to showcase their handling, shooting, and passing against their peers by running […]
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It’s the Big One
St. Joe’s and Pioneer Valley–both undefeated–battle it out in a critical league contest
In what’s sure to be the most hyped regular season football game of the year, the St. Joseph Knights and the Pioneer Valley Panthers will take the field at Jay Will Stadium on Oct. 23. No matter the outcome, one thing is for certain: Only one of them will leave undefeated and positioned in the […]
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Delta II rocket carrying imaging satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base
Roaring off into clear, blue skies, a Delta II rocket successfully launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Oct. 8, carrying an advanced Earth imaging satellite into polar orbit. “There really is nothing quite as exciting as seeing one of these powerful little rockets jump off the pad,” 30th Space Wing commander Col. David Buck […]
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Cancer Center welcomes specialist
The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara has hired a new specialist for its medical team, Dr. Alan Bryce, who will work with mid-county cancer patients from the center’s Solvang offices. For more information, visit the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara website at ccasb.org. m Biz Briefs is compiled by Staff Writer Jeremy Thomas. Information should […]
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Expo helps disabled locals join workforce
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and for the second consecutive year, city and county organizations that serve the disabled are showcasing employment opportunities in Northern Santa Barbara County. Aimed at adults ages 18 and up, the Santa Maria Opportunities Expo takes place Oct. 22 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial […]
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Trilogy receives green award
The California Energy Commission announced it will honor homebuilder Trilogy Central Coast with its 2009 Platinum Award for energy efficiency on Oct. 17. The award will be presented to Trilogy by Shea Homes at the Go Solar celebration at the Monarch Club. The public is invited to attend the free event from noon to 3 […]
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It’s what’s for dinner
More than 100 cattle ranchers and dignitaries recognized Nipomo’s Jocko’s Steak House as the best beef restaurant in the state on Oct. 6. At the event, the California Beef Council awarded the restaurant its 2009 California Beef Backer Award, which recognizes restaurants that promote the beef industry through menus, promotions, and popular entrees. After almost […]
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Gunnar Jesperson
There are many different styles of quarterbacks, and Allan Hancock College’s sophomore starter just happens to be a Gunnar. Redshirted last season, Gunnar Jesperson has piloted the Bulldogs to a 5-1 start in 2009, throwing for 1,001 yards and eight touchdowns through the season’s sixth game. “Being a leader of this team is something special,” […]
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Autocross returns after a two-year hiatus
Allan Hancock College’s Lompoc campus will host low-speed competitive racing events
Halloween means candy, costumes, and trick-or-treating, but for Charlie Perry and the rest of the members of the local Corvette car club, the holiday also means it’s time to get back on the track. After two years of searching for a venue, the Santa Maria Vapor Trail Vettes reached a final agreement with Allan Hancock […]
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Help build Orcutt’s Aquacenter
Approved by the county in 2007, Orcutt’s community swimming and recreation facility will soon become a reality, and the public is invited to get involved in the fund- raising process to help finalize the Aquacenter’s permit process, begin on-site improvements, and build the 16,500-square-foot Orcutt Community Building. The facility will serve the Orcutt and Santa Maria […]
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Join web-P.L.A.Y.
The nonprofit People for Leisure and Youth (P.L.A.Y.) has launched a new website to highlight leisure, recreational activities, and events in the Santa Maria Valley. The website, santamariaatplay.org, includes news, an events calendar, and a link for online donations. Visitors can also sign up for a contest to win a recreation package. P.L.A.Y. supports community […]
