The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department invites teens ages 12 to 18 to check out the Teen Treks Excursion Program. From now until Aug. 18, teens will have the chance to explore various parts of the Central Coast, including the water slides in Paso Robles, Avila Beach, a kayaking trip in Morro Bay, and […]
KRISTINA SEWELL
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Dive on in!
Courtesy of PLAY, Inc., the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center will present free swim days until Aug. 25. Open to all ages from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sundays, the Olympic-size pool is available for family, friends, and neighbors to visit. An adult must accompany all children; lifeguards are on duty at all times. Bathing […]
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Saints name their ‘new’ football coach
Santa Maria High School football coach Gabe Espinoza has been through the ups and downs of the Saints program for almost 10 years. He started out in 2004 and has worked as the offensive and defensive coordinator. The most consistent coach at the school, Espinoza is also an alumnus who can relate to a lot […]
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Ace Warrior named MVP
Righetti pitcher Katie Chenault dominated in the circle this season. On May 31, she delivered a stellar performance in the Warriors final CIF game against Sunny Hills. Chenault came through with 12 strike outs and only one walk that kept her just shy of a perfect game. Chenault helped out at the plate as well […]
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Circular motion
The 805 Criterium race weekend returns to Central Coast
Big things were happening in small-town Lompoc and Buellton as closed-off city streets filled with racing cyclists marking the return of the 805 Criterium Race weekend. The race is now pegged as the largest criterium racing weekend in California and one of the biggest in the United States. Part of a two-day event, the races […]
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Bulldogs headed for the Bigs
Two Allan Hancock College Bulldogs are on their way to playing Major League Baseball, the college’s athletic department recently announced. Pitchers Jordan Sechler and Chuck Buchanan were both drafted to the Atlanta Braves organization in the 18th and 19th rounds of the MLB draft held earlier this month. Sechler and Buchanan will join […]
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Racing the streets
The largest criterium racing weekend in California is scheduled for June 29 and 30. Sponsored by Firestone Walker Brewing Company, the two-race event will benefit the Santa Ynez Valley Cycling Club and Lompoc Police Foundation. Firestone’s 805 Ale is the title sponsor. Criterium races are bike races over short distances that loop along a […]
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The Benchwarmer
Baseball belongs in Santa Maria
Last week, I found myself sitting on a different kind of bench. This one was at the City Hall in Santa Maria; Parks and Recreation heard a presentation on bringing minor league baseball back to the city. Being that I’m a baseball fan (devoted to the Anaheim Angels), I had to see what was shaking […]
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ALTHETES OF THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUMMER GAMES
Northern Santa Barbara County athletes shone at the Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games at Cal State Long Beach on June 8 and 9. Nearly 40 local athletes competed against more than 1,100 Special Olympics participants. Rudy Gutierrez, Special Olympics operations coordinator for Northern Santa Barbara County, said the children competed in track and field, […]
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Polo legends return to Santa Ynez
Team Platinum Performance will return to defend its 2012 championship title at the Polo Classic on July 20 at the Santa Ynez Polo club. Platinum Performance will include brothers Memo Gracida—a hall-of-famer with the most U.S. Open wins—and Carlos Gracida, a three-time Grand Slam of Polo award winner. For VIP, patron, and general admission tickets, […]
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Play summer baseball with the ‘Dogs
Players of all ages and talents are invited to improve their game at this year’s Allan Hancock College summer baseball clinic scheduled for June 17 through 20 and June 24 through 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Former major league player Bryn Smith, head coach Chris Stevens, and Santa Maria Packers coach Scott Nickason […]
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Firestone will play host to a bike race
The largest criterium racing weekend in California is scheduled for June 29 and 30. Sponsored by Firestone Walker Brewing Company, the two-race event will benefit the Santa Ynez Valley Cycling Club and Lompoc Police Foundation. Firestone’s 805 Ale is the title sponsor. Criterium races are bike races over short distances that loop along a circuit […]