The Special Olympics has teamed up with Santa Barbara nonprofit PathPoint to help ban use of the word “retarded.” The two organizations were hosts to a rally in Santa Barbara March 5 to kick off their initiative. Quickly gaining momentum, the campaign aims to end inappropriate use of the “r-word” against people with disabilities in […]
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Allie Molesky
Nipomo High School girls track and field
There are those who say life is a constant barrage of hurdles to be overcome. Some people run around these hurdles; others go right through them. Senior track stud and uber-competitor Allie Molesky would rather jump over them. At the recent Atascadero Memorial Meet, Molesky led the Nipomo Titans with a winning triple jump of […]
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The Benchwarmer: Coming out in the pros
From my view on the bench this week, I can see a sandbox. The sides are painted a bright and inviting red, the sand is white and perfect for child-like molding. There are groups of kids in each part of the sandbox, playing games. In one corner, some kids are role-playing characters from The Avengers, […]
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Joining forces
The tennis courts at Los Olivos Elementary School have been looking a little ragged and in need of some care. With this in mind, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is joining forces with Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation to give the courts a new, state-of-the-art surface. A press release revealed that the Los […]
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March Madness for Kiwanis
It’s time for the 24th annual Kiwanis Central Coast All-Star Basketball Spectacular on April 5 at the Allan Hancock Joe White Memorial Gymnasium. The tournament will feature the best of male and female basketball players, with Northern Santa Barbara County facing off against San Luis County. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, the girls’ game will […]
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Simone Swain
Valley Christian Academy Girls Basketball
When the Sun spoke to basketball star Simone Swain, she had just returned home from the state games in Fresno. The junior said despite having a strong first quarter, Valley Christian Academy lost to Emmanuel High School in the first round of CIF play. Regardless of the outcome, Swain said she is happy with how […]
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Under the sea: A look at the fifth annual Diver Education Conference
It was Saturday; the sun beat down hotly on my shoulders as I opened the doors to the PG&E Educational Center in Avila Beach. As I stepped into the cool air, I wasn’t sure what to expect at a diving conference—scuba diving, that is. Recovered treasure? Skeletons of fearsome creatures? There were display tables in […]
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Shamrock Shuffle!
Join members of the community for the Shamrock Community Shuffle Walk on March 15 at the Hagerman Complex on Skyway Drive in Santa Maria. Kicking off at 10 a.m., the event will feature a brisk one- or two-mile walk on the multipurpose trail. Hunt for hidden shamrocks and for a chance to win prizes. […]
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New face for Pioneer Valley
Pioneer Valley High School recently announced in a press release that Nikki Doyle will be taking over as the girls’ head volleyball coach for the coming season. Doyle has a strong connection with the Pioneer Valley program—she graduated in 2008 after helping lead her team to three CIF appearances. Doyle went on to find success […]
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A life at sea
Colleen Gnos is both surfer and artist
Colleen Gnos is drawn to the ocean, like a sailor lulled by siren song—but without the tragic ending. Her nautical connection dates back to her ancestors, who were sea captains living on the Azores Islands, and more recently, to her grandfather, a tugboat driver and abalone diver in Avila Beach. Though her family is originally […]
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Above reproach?: The Sun sits down with Evan Katz to discuss professional sports and anger
Anger is defined as a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong. It is a perfectly normal human emotion that many of us have encountered over the course of our lives. But when it becomes full-blown rage, judgment is impaired so much that bad decisions are often made. Take, for example, the […]
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Run for the ’80s at Pioneer Park
Join friends and family at Pioneer Park March 29 for an ’80s 5K and kids’ fun mile! Run dressed in your favorite ’80s-era attire while listening to classic jams all the way to the finish line. The first race (for ages 14 and older) will kick off at 9 a.m. This is an out-and-back course […]
