After a successful stint as the starting shortstop for St. Joseph High School, Matt Hartin ended his Knights’ career as a king. On June 3, coaches named Hartin the Los Padres League’s Most Valuable Player for the Spring 2009 season after the graduating senior hit .328 with 10 RBIs and a team-leading three homeruns. For […]
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Boater education classes go online
California residents now have an easier and more convenient way to obtain a state boater education card—from the comfort of home. Boaterexam.com is an interactive boating education course that covers all of the state’s exam requirements and is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard. […]
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Hancock courses teach recreational management
The Central Coast is a haven for sports and other outdoor activities, and Allan Hancock College is offering classes for people interested in job opportunities in the fields of recreation and hospitality. The four recreation management classes are: introduction to recreation management; recreation leadership; recreation programming; and recreational sports programming. Several of the classes will […]
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Gentlemen’s (and ladies’) club
Lawn bowling provides competition and a social atmosphere for active adults
Truth be told, lawn bowling is tougher than it looks. Rolling a weighted ball of hard rubber across 80 feet of artificial turf and attempting to come within inches of a white marker may seem like child’s play, but it’s actually quite challenging—and addicting. “It’s an easy game to learn, but hard to master,” said […]
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Taylor Frias
As an outside midfielder for the Righetti High School soccer team, Taylor Frias’ forte was assisting on goals. Now he’s one step closer to reaching his own. In March, Frias signed a letter of intent to play for Division-II Colorado State-Pueblo after helping the Warriors to an unbeaten season in Pac-7 league play in 2008-09. […]
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Pilots take flight
Allan Hancock players and graduating high school seniors get taste of pro ball on a new summer squad
On the site of what was once training grounds for World War II aviators, a new group of Pilots are flying under the radar into the summer baseball season. With local attention settling mostly on the cross-town Santa Maria Packers, the team is hoping to compete with the big boys in the California Collegiate League […]
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Lompoc police host golf, basketball programs
Duffers and hoopsters of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Lompoc Police Department’s Police Activities League summer golf and basketball programs, which begin June 30. The golf program is split into beginner and advanced levels and runs until Aug. 19. Transportation to the courses may be provided if necessary. Beginner golf practices—for […]
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Union protests Betteravia Center expansion, layoffs
Shouting such slogans as “Services, not buildings!” about 50 members of the Service Employees International Union-Local 620 gathered June 10 at the Betteravia Government Center to protest Santa Barbara County’s plans for an expansion to the complex. According to union member Darryl Scheck, the union is “frustrated and dismayed” that the county has budgeted $36 […]
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Kids’ store opens grandly
Your Kidz Kloset, a new store offering used children’s clothing, furniture, toys, and accessories, invites locals to a grand opening on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The celebration includes an all-day raffle and a chance for kids to make their own mark by placing painted handprints on the store’s back wall. Your […]
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Women’s Fund announces grants
The Women’s Fund is meeting at the Santa Maria Inn on June 24 at 3 p.m. to announce the North County agencies that will receive $145,000 in grant money. Wrapping up its second year, the fund is made up of women who contribute $500 to become members, who then vote on where the collective money […]
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Trade show goes Hawaiian
To celebrate local business owners and employees getting acquainted with the community, booths and exhibitors at the Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce’s 24th annual Business Trade Show will be decked out Hawaiian-style. The June 18 event is the largest trade show between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Businesses and nonprofits, large and small, will showcase […]
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His hat’s in the ring
Flanked by family members, Steve Lavagnino, brother of Santa Maria Mayor Larry Lavagnino, announced his intention to run for supervisor of Santa Barbara County’s 5th District on June 9. The election to decide the seat, currently held by the retiring Joe Centeno, will take place in June 2010. A self-described fiscal conservative, Lavagnino said he […]