At age 68, the Santa Maria Speedway’s oldest living champion is still sitting in the driver’s seat. Ronnie Souza was a familiar face behind the wheel for fans at the Speedway’s first-ever go-kart racing event on Aug. 17. Taking to the venue’s new kart track against 40 other drivers—some half his age or younger—Souza […]
JEREMY THOMAS
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Santa Maria wants you to recreate
The city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department sent out its 2009 Fall/Winter Recreation Guide, encouraging everyone in the Santa Maria Valley to get active. The guide features Los Flores Ranch Park and community programs, such as Adopt-A-Park and the Police Activities League. Sections include programs for active older adults, aquatics, adult arts, […]
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Support local recreation with ‘A Taste of Mexico’
The People for Leisure and Youth (P.L.A.Y.) encourages the public to sample Santa Maria’s finest Mexican cuisine, beverages, and entertainment while supporting local recreational programs at its upcoming fundraiser. The organization’s annual “Tastes of Mexico” event will take place on Sep. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial Community Center. This […]
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Santa Maria now offers a Minami after-school program
Working parents have a new place to send their children after school: the Minami Community Center. Developed by the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, the Minami After School Time program is open to children ages 6 to 12 and runs 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. during regular Santa Maria Bonita school days and noon […]
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Go virtual with server technology
Santa Maria business owners in need of a server have a new option besides buying and configuring their own system. TekTegrity, Inc., an IT strategies and management company based in San Luis Obispo, has expanded to include hosted virtual servers. The company offers entry-level systems for small businesses and e-commerce, e-mail, and database servers […]
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Mingle with business leaders
The public is invited to a business mixer hosted by the Santa Maria Business Enriched Network group on Aug. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stinky’s Bar and Grill. Mix and mingle over food and drinks and meet the business members of B.E.N., an organization of business leaders that helps its members grow […]
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Red Cross selects an emergency director
The Santa Barbara County Chapter of the American Red Cross recently announced Dr. Paul Myers as its new director of Emergency Services. Myers previously served on the chapter’s Board of Directors and as a disaster volunteer. He was actively involved in the Gap, Tea, and Jesusita fire responses and was director of the La […]
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Solar company expands
After 30 years in business, Central Coast-based Solarponics announced the opening of a new home office in Santa Ynez that will service Santa Maria, Orcutt, Lompoc, and the Santa Ynez Valley. The alternative-energy company hired Todd Burnett to offer solar electric engineering and servicing to the area. Burnett worked in the electrical industry before […]
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Plans for massive greenhouse, packing facility in Santa Maria to move forward
Canadian-based greenhouse grower Windset Farms received final approval from the Santa Maria Planning Commission on Aug. 19 for a conditional use permit to build a 178-acre hydroponic farm and produce-packing facility the city. Plans for the $75-million project call for four greenhouses and a 140,000-square-foot produce processing and packing facility to be built in […]
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Budget, renters’ rights subjects of board meeting
At its Aug. 18 meeting, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors discussed the impact of state budget cuts on the county and agreed to review changes to an ordinance that could strengthen the rights of renters facing eviction. Faced with a deficit caused by the state’s taking of Proposition 1A funds, the board […]
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Lingerie store offers mastectomy fittings
Achieve the perfect fit and a natural look for mastectomy bras and forms from a certified mastectomy fitter at Barely Nothings Lingerie. The store’s second location in Santa Maria, Heart’s Desire, will soon offer the service as well. Most personal fittings are covered by insurance and the store will bill the insurance company. […]
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Become a fitness VIP
While still in the building stage, RockStar Fitness is rolling out the red carpet for its inaugural members. The fitness club doesn’t open until October, but is already offering memberships. The first 100 people to sign up will become founding VIP members, eligible to participate in a private party before the club opens to […]
