Ernest Righetti High School Athletic Director Eric Albright is saying goodbye to the school after 12 years in his position to become the athletic director for Westminster High School in the Huntington Beach School District. The school has about 2,600 students. “We have been looking to move to LA for a few years. I feel […]
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The Benchwarmer: How to fit-proof your life by bringing the workout home
There are several things in this life I would like to not have to worry about, among them world hunger, an ever-inconvenient menstrual cycle, and being overweight. But after my college tour, I realized my weight was definitely a reason to worry. Three years ago, I graduated college at 180 pounds—mind you, I’m 5-foot-6, so […]
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Test your fitness
The sixth annual Tri the Bull Triathlon, Junior Triathlon, and 5K Fun Run are set to return June 28. People of all fitness levels are invited to come out to take on swimming, biking, and running to the finish line; the focus is on completion, not competition. The race will kick off at 8 a.m. […]
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Softball and sunshine
Join the Guadalupe Dunes Center for its second annual Family Day and Softball Tournament at Orcutt Hill. The event will feature live music with Louie Ortega, a bounce house, and Santa Mara-style barbecue. The tournament is scheduled for June 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Walk to save memories
A recent press release from the Alzheimer’s Association of Santa Barbara announced its 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 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 a […]
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Bulldogs extend youth clinics
Coach Tyson Aye’s youth basketball clinics were so successful during the spring season that Aye has extended his camps into the summer. The camps will take place June 16, 18, 23, 25, and 30, and July 2 at the Joe White Memorial Gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays Instruction will begin at 12:30 p.m. “We enjoyed […]
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Vino Vaqueros combines wine and horseback riding
I’ve never been a cowgirl, or spent time on a farm or ranch, for that matter. I spent my time reading books and playing softball. But having grown up in a rural area that smells of farms, cow dung, and ocean air, there is a little country in me that comes out every now and […]
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Test your fitness
The sixth annual Tri the Bull Triathlon, Junior Triathlon, and 5K Fun Run are set to return June 28. People of all fitness levels are invited to come out to take on swimming, biking, and running to the finish line; the focus is on completion, not competition. The race will kick off at 8 a.m. […]
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Bulldog bites
Allan Hancock College swim star Leanna Bramble was ranked among the state’s fastest swimmers and the nation’s best for the 2014 season; she was ranked among the top 12 for community colleges nationally. Bramble earned All-American in all of her events and set a new conference record when she won the Western State Conference title […]
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A former Dirtbag goes all-star
Jeff McNeil, a Nipomo High School alumnus and former baseball star at Long Beach State, is a 2013 draftee to the New York Mets. In his most recent accomplishment, McNeil was named to the South Atlantic League All-Star game. He’s currently batting .348, the second highest in the league.
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Softball fun at Orcutt Hill
Grab your glove and your family and join the Guadalupe Dunes Center for its second annual softball tournament June 21. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. at the Newlove Picnic Camp Grounds, which are just off of Highway 101 about 2 miles south of Clark Avenue. It will also include a bounce house and […]
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Girls Inc. announces new camp
Last week, Girls Incorporated of Greater Santa Barbara announced the addition of a new Triathlon Training Camp to its annual summer program. The new camp will serve as an opportunity for girls ages 7 to 14 to be coached through participation in a triathlon. The camp is intended to help girls develop a new path […]