Local law firm Andre, Morris, and Buttery—with offices in Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles—will celebrate its 60 years in business on the Central Coast with a symposium at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande on Jan. 26. Bob Stapleton, owner of cycling’s Team Columbia, will be the keynote speaker. Stapleton […]
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Play ball!
And soccer, and water polo, and any of the other sports that kicked off in 2008
Report unfolded a major-league steroid scandal in national media, the Santa Maria Indians were reeling from the departure of head coach Scott Nickason and other key staffers with the team. The dearly departed didn’t stay gone for long, however. Nickason and crew quickly came together to head up the independent Packers, and both the Packers […]
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Welcome cyclists from around the globe
The French are coming! And the Italians! And the Belgians, the Dutch, the Danes, and whatever you call people from Luxembourg. Amgen Tour of California officials recently released the 2009 team roster, made up of cycling groups from around Europe and the United States. The list includes Ag2r-La Mondiale (France), Astana (Luxembourg), Garmin-Slipstream (U.S.A.), Liquigas […]
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It’s not too early to start thinking softball
Girls of all ages are welcome to build up their bat, ball, and glove skills with Santa Maria Girls Softball Inc.
Though Curtis Dulay has been involved with Santa Maria Girls Softball Inc. for six years, this is his first year as president, and he’s not dawdling in his efforts to build up the program. The group has suffered in the past from a lack of awareness in terms of registration and preparation, he feels, so […]
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Mission Community Bank ventures into Santa Maria
On Dec. 16, Mission Community Bank opened its first branch location in Santa Barbara County. The new office is in Santa Maria at 1670 S. Broadway, and comes complete with a drive-up window and ATM. To celebrate its opening, the branch has a free checking offer and will hold a drawing for a $250 gas […]
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Local employers: Get a handle on downsizing
Downsizing may be necessary, but it isn’t easy. Get a hand in dealing with the issue during a Jan. 6 employer workshop titled “Managing a Downsized Organization.” Topics for discussion during the free, four-hour event include an employer’s role in managing the change, dealing with the “survivors,” maintaining productivity, alternatives to downsizing, and maintaining employee […]
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Local softball group is looking for more Stars
The California Stars Coast Girls Fast Pitch Softball Association is holding tryouts on Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Louis de Montfort’s softball field at 5075 Harp Road in Santa Maria. Tryouts are for the 12-and-under and 14-and-under teams. All interested players who would like to compete against travel teams from […]
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It’s not easy, fighting domestic violence
One county nonprofit has to cut back on programs while others seek to pick up the slack
“Domestic violence increases during the holidays.” So says Beverly Engel, executive director of Domestic Violence Solutions. People tend to drink more, and alcohol fuels tempers. Abused women also tend to stay with their partners through Christmas for the sake of their children. Then, in January, “we’re just inundated with calls,” Engel said. So in […]
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Get your jiu jitsu at a new location
Paragon MMA and Fitness Academy (formerly West Coast Martial Arts) recently moved into its new home: a 7,300 square-foot facility at 4869 Bradley Road in Orcutt. The academy offers Brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and conditioning classes, as well as a full cardio and weight area for adult members. Kids ages 3 to […]
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Local economic ventures will launch soon
Watch out for new businesses opening in the area.
On Dec. 16, Women’s Economic Ventures graduated a class of 82 Santa Barbara County residents, 17 of whom celebrated at a ceremony in Santa Maria. The class members were fresh from 14 weeks of lessons in finance, leadership skills, marketing, and more, courtesy of the organization’s Self-Employment Training program. The graduates are now poised to […]
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Banquet honors the best Bulldogs
The annual Allan Hancock College football awards banquet saw six players named to the 2008 All-Northern National Conference team. First-team honors went to freshman Brennen Locker, sophomore Clayton Cullen, sophomore Dion Bryant, and sophomore Dorson Boyce. Freshmen Riley Gauld and Marquelo Suel were named second team all-conference at the Dec. 3 event at the Santa […]
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Hancock basketball partners with Toys-for-tots
The Allan Hancock College Bulldogs are teaming up with the Toys for Tots Foundation of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties to celebrate the holiday season, which coincides with basketball season. At the annual Bulldog Classic women’s basketball tournament, set for Dec. 11 through 13, guests can get a three-day tournament pass by bringing […]
