A lack of immigration reform and its effect on the local economy will be the subject of an open public forum set for April 22 at the Santa Maria Public Library. The Immigration Committee of PUEBLO—People United for Economic Justice Building Leadership through Organizing—is putting the forum together. The organization supports the legalization of undocumented […]
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‘Plunger Rebellion’ to flush out taxpayer angst
It’s not Boston circa 1773, but the Taxed Enough Already movement celebrates a TEA party of its own in Santa Maria on Tax Day, April 15. The city is one of 1,500 nationwide to host a rally for tax and regulatory relief, an event that local radio talk-show host Andy Caldwell has dubbed “The Plunger […]
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Goleta councilmember named to Housing Trust Fund
The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County welcomed city of Goleta councilmember Michael T. Bennett to its board of directors. Bennett has served on the Goleta City Council since 2006 and represents the city in the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments. He’s president of the League of California Cities Channel Counties Division and […]
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Find joy, work at Allan Hancock College
Most people have heard of Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club. On April 24, Allan Hancock College will take a page from Tan’s book—so to speak—by hosting the Joy Work Club Women’s Conference from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Santa Maria campus Student Center. The club is a network of businesswomen meeting to […]
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Chris Blystone
For the first time in his young golfing career, St. Joseph High School junior Chris Blystone can enjoy making a splash. On March 29, Blystone beat out 71 other American Junior Golf Association hopefuls from all over the western United States and Canada, taking the Boys’ Division crown in the Golf World Preseason Junior at […]
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Raise money, run, and grant wishes
Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties is counting on donations from entrants in the Camarillo Half-Marathon, which will take place April 19. For each registration in the 10k and 5k runs, $5 will be donated to the organization. The group’s board of directors will be participating and fundraising as Team Make-A-Wish. The Make-A Wish Foundation of […]
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Catch some trout at Cachuma Lake
Fishing fanatic? Register for a chance at cash and prizes in Cachuma Lake’s 14th Annual Trout Derby, scheduled for April 18 and 19. About $5,000 worth of prizes will go to anglers of all ages during the weekend, and free arts and crafts activities will be available to children on April 18. Registration forms are […]
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Blacklake Golf Resort tees up an expo
A day of free golfing demonstrations and instruction from Professional Golf Association players is on tap at Nipomo’s Blacklake Golf Course on April 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The expo kicks off with a series of half-hour clinics, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with LPGA pro Dixie Eckes teaching pitching. At 10:30, world-renowned instructor […]
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And they’re out?
After 65 years, the Santa Maria Indians’ rich history may be at an end
Santa Maria Packers pitching coach Bryn Smith didn’t want it to turn out this way. When he and the rest of the Santa Maria Indians’ coaching staff left the team to form the second incarnation of Packers baseball in December 2007, their intention was simple: to continue the legacy of the Indians’ longtime manager Clarence […]
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Santa Maria, Lompoc to receive stimulus funding for energy programs
Under the terms of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the city of Santa Maria will receive a grant of more than $800,000 to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, according to a statement from Congresswoman Lois Capps. She listed several possible outcomes of “smart investments” in the release, including greater energy efficiency and […]
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Girls bring the pain
Santa Maria Boxing Club’s female fighters are filling the ring
Maggie Suarez dances around the ring, bobbing and weaving as she delivers a series of left jabs and right hooks to the firm padding of her coach’s mitts. She wipes the sweat from her brow, takes a sip from a water bottle, and does it all over again. Four days a week, she’s in the […]
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Improve your game
Saint Joseph High School basketball coaches Ron Barba and Ed Torres will instruct 3rd through 8th grade boys and girls on offensive and defensive hoop skills at the school gym on March 30. The cost of attending the clinic is $25, with girls’ drills from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and boys’ from 7:30 to 9 […]