Learning to ride a bike is both an intimidating and exhilarating rite of passage for many young people. You fall down numerous times, but once you get the bike rolling, you’re happy you kept getting up and shaking the gravel off your hands. Some people look at a bike and see it only for its […]
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Pioneer Valley’s Lady Panthers clinch PAC 7 title
The black panther is an incredibly powerful and daring animal, feared by many for its aggressive nature. It would seem that the Pioneer Valley High School girls’ basketball team is taking Panther Pride to heart. Like the “ghost cats” of the jungle, the Panthers have stalked the court this season with prowess, composure, and tenacity. […]
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Bulldogs on top
It was another strong showing for Allan Hancock College sports this last week as spring teams are gearing up for kickoffs. Bulldog softball moved to 5-3 on the season, with 8-2 and 6-0 victories at the Mt. St. Jacinto season opener. Former Righetti Warrior and stud player Katie Chenault helped lead the team to a […]
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Yoga and dune restoration at Guadalupe
On Feb. 23, join the Guadalupe Dunes Center for a day of relaxation by doing something restorative for your body and mind. Start off the day at 9 a.m. with a yoga class by Trevor Dieterle from Strength to Be Still at the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve. Post-relaxing yoga, help restore the dunes habitat by […]
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Hands for Others celebrates successful fundraiser
Hands for Others (H4O), a Santa Barbara-based nonprofit, celebrated success at its Run4Water 5K event Feb. 8. According to a press release, the organization raised $4,000 with all proceeds going toward building water filtration systems in Honduras. Founded by a group of local teenagers in 2008, H4O has helped bring water to approximately 1,500 people […]
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See for free! National Parks announces free admission days
The National Parks Service announced nine free admission days, including several holidays, at its 401 American parks coming up in 2014. “National Parks not only protect and preserve the places we most value; they also add enormous economic value to nearby communities and the entire nation,” National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis said in […]
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Panthers take first wrestling title
During the week of Feb. 3, Pioneer Valley High School wrestling faced off against elite wrestling rival, Righetti High School at the Warriors’ gym. With the pressure on, Pioneer Valley delivered a 39-32 win over Righetti. Panther wrestlers Dyriece Tell, Christian Ayala, and Mikey Ruiz all earned big points to take the match. Righetti was […]
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Free Wi-Fi for the Winter Olympics
Comcast recently announced it’s openining up free access to thousands of XFinity WiFi hotspots for the duration of the Sochi Olympic Games (until Feb. 23). Hotspots can be found at numerous locations, including shopping centers, parks, train platforms, and a number of small businesses. According to a press release, the hotspots will be open to […]
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Bulldogs going big
A press release from the Allan Hancock College Athletic Department on Feb. 6 announced that three of its football players have signed letters of intent. A ceremony was held at Joe White Memorial Gymnasium to honor Mershad Dillon, Demetrius Johnson, and Joshua Thornton. Dillon, a defensive tackle and former Santa Maria High School graduate, will […]
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Fitness for two: MisFit Training talks about the benefits of couples getting in shape together
As the saying goes, “Couples who sweat together, stay together.” Setting a workout date with someone helps maintain motivation and can even help you burn more calories—something many fitness fanatics crave. Recent research has shown that working out with a “special someone” leads not only to greater physical fitness, but a stronger relationship. “When a […]
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See for free! National Parks announces free admission days
The National Parks Service announced nine free admission days, including several holidays, at its 401 American parks coming up in 2014. “National Parks not only protect and preserve the places we most value; they also add enormous economic value to nearby communities and the entire nation,” National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis said in […]
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Remember Huell Howser
The Guadalupe Dunes Center will be host to the Huell Howser Memorial Hike Feb. 8 at Oso Floco Lake. Scheduled for 10 a.m., the hike will commemorate the accomplishments of the late TV travel host. Hikers will also have the chance to learn about the flora and fauna Howser brought to the Guadalupe Dunes. A […]