The Central Coast Church of Orcutt will be offering a series of meditative classes this summer on Saturdays at 10 a.m. PraiseMoves is a Christian alternative to yoga. The class will focus on stretching and core strengthening, as well as improving balance and coordination. The classes can be modified for individuals with limited mobility. Each […]
KRISTINA SEWELL
Teen dance at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center
Teens in junior high and high school are invited to join in the fun for a night of electric music and bright lights at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center. The dance will run from 7 to 10 p.m. at the center, 600 S. McClelland St., in Santa Maria. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission […]
Big news for Bulldogs
A press release from Hancock Athletics announced that six Allan Hancock College baseball players earned scholarships to four-year universities. Marc Baker, Nathan Thompson, and Felipe Gonzalez—all Central Coast natives—will be headed to play for NAIA programs. Meanwhile, Zack Skipper, Ryan Welker, and Zach Nyman will play for Division II programs. “I am very proud of […]
Tommy Herrera
Tommy Herrera is a busy 12 year old. A student at Tommie Kunst Junior High School, Herrera has spent his summer playing baseball with Northside Little League. Earlier in the month, Herrera and the team defeated Lompoc 8-2 in the championship game. On a recent weekend, the team ventured off to Thousand Oaks for the […]
The SB Bicycling Coalition and New Belgium Brewing join forces for the Clips and Brews Tour
The 150-mile stretch of coastline from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo is a cyclist’s paradise, with an unparalleled climate, limited rainfall, and unbelievable views of the Los Padres National Forest and Pacific Ocean. But perhaps the most amazing thing about this happy stretch of coastline is how much everyone loves riding on it and […]
Danladi competes for Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year award
Former Dunn School soccer player Abu Danladi is headed to Hollywood to face off against other top athletes for the 2013-14 Gatorade Male High School Athlete of the Year award. Danladi will offer some stiff competition against other athletes. The Ghana, Africa, native scored at least one goal in every game he played last season […]
Walk to save memories
A recent press release from the Alzheimer’s Association of Santa Barbara announced its 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for Nov. 8. More than 1,500 people from the Santa Barbara area alone are expected to attend the event at Earl Warren Showgrounds. In addition to the walk, the association will also be host to […]
Swim for free
The Paul Nelson Aquatics Center is holding to free swim days for all ages. Family, friends, and neighbors are invited to come enjoy the Olympic-size pool and recreational pool from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 24. Lifeguards will be on duty during pool hours, but children under 5 must be accompanied by […]
Give praise, and be moved
The Central Coast Church of Orcutt will be offering a series of meditative classes this summer, which began July 8 at 10 a.m. PraiseMoves is a Christian alternative to yoga. The class will focus on stretching and core strengthening, as well as improving balance and coordination. The classes can be modified for individuals with limited […]
Drink beer and support SB Bikes
The Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition is pleased to announce the fifth annual Clips & Brews Tour. The beer-toting traveling film show, which makes its way through 21 cities from coast to coast, will now include Santa Barbara for the first time ever. New Belgium brewery will have 18 varieties of beer on tap to be […]
Go on the Kathleen Goddard hike
The Guadalupe Dunes Center will lead a hike through the Land Conservancy’s Black Lake Ecological area in honor of Kathleen Goddard Jones’ birthday on July 12. According to the center, Jones worked for the preservation of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes as enjoyment. The hike will explore the unique Black Lake Ecological Area and dune habitat that […]
Lacrosse is making a name for itself on the Central Coast
Katrina Mackinnon, 11, was born and raised in California. Bounding with energy, Katrina participates in softball, cheer, track, and basketball—she loves any sport where she can run a lot. She might have said cheer or softball is her favorite sport, but that was before she witnessed a lacrosse game. “I didn’t really know what the […]

