Dan Ando wasn’t expecting to rush for 180 yards in his first game this season. He was hoping to play well, but a guy never knows. “First game, I knew coach would give me a couple carries,” Ando said. But he prepared, just in case. He’s practiced hard all summer, he’s been eating well, and […]
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Sign up now for the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk
The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk is coming back to Santa Maria. The last time the walk came to town (in 2003), the event raised more than $100,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. The Central Coast chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association has offices in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties, including in Santa Maria. This […]
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‘Take Me Fishing’ event is back for a second year
The city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department wants to invite boys and girls ages 6 to 12 to the second annual “Take Me Fishing” event, happening Sept. 21 at Jim May Park. The event is co-hosted by the Santa Maria Valley Sportsmen’s Association and Central Coast Salmon Enhancement. Kids can learn the basics […]
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Athlete of the Week
Just three years ago, Rene Rodriguez, played competitive youth football for the first time. Today, at 15, he’s the quarterback for the Pioneer Valley High School junior varsity team. It’s safe to say that Rene ’s skills progressed fairly quickly. “Once he tried it, we were really proud of him, he really got it,” said […]
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Maria Fabula to speak at Hispanic Business Committee luncheon
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Hispanic Business Committee luncheon will be held on Sept. 8 in the Santa Maria Room at the Santa Maria Inn. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m., with lunch and a presentation from noon to 1 p.m. Maria Fabula is the featured speaker. She’s the regional manager of Nonprofit Support […]
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Free foreclosure workshop offers help to locals
It’s an unfortunate fact that some people in Santa Maria need help holding onto their homes. Peoples’ Self-Help Housing can offer that help. The organization is hosting a “Foreclosure Prevention Seminar” on Sept. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The seminar will present alternatives and loan options for first-time buyers. Brian Kerrigan, a counselor for […]
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Wells Fargo donates much-needed funds to Foodbank
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County serves more than 100,000 people in the county annually, and with increased demand this year, the group needs all the help it can get. That’s why a recent donation of $10,000 from Wells Fargo was so appreciated. “On behalf of all the hungry people or member agencies, I want […]
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Board sends a pro-oil letter, environmental groups react
Members of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors have made their voices heard, and the majority of them are encouraging oil exploration. The board voted 3-2 on Aug. 26 to send a letter to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, asking him to reconsider his policy on offshore drilling. For the record, Schwarzenegger is against offshore drilling. […]
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Where do we draw the line?
Determining poverty is a difficult endeavor
In 2007, there were 36,247 people living in poverty in California. In a state with a population of 36 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, that means one out of every 1,000 people in California is living in poverty. In Santa Barbara County, the latest Census Bureau information (from 2004) showed that 12.5 percent […]
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Santa Maria doctor moves his office to Shell Beach
Dr. Steven Posson has been testing his “on-time” model of seeing patients for the last year in Santa Maria. Now, he’s moving shop to 1353 Shell Beach Road in Pismo Beach. His new office is called The Doctor Is In Center for Family Health, and treats patients differently than most practices, according to a press […]
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AmeriCorps and Red Cross work together
The Santa Barbara County Chapter of the American Red Cross has four new employees: AmeriCorps members Ally LeClair, Laura Parrott, Jeffrey Scott, and Ashley Spoto. They will be working as part of the National Preparedness and Response Corps. Funded by special grants, the mission of this particular AmeriCorps program is to provide vital emergency assistance […]
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Hans Kardel receives Golden Eagle award
There may not be many glories to be had in the insurance business, but there is the Golden Eagle. Hans Kardel, of Kardel Insurance Services in Santa Maria, has received the prestigious Golden Eagle Award from the Leading Producers Round Table of the National Association of Health Underwriters. The Golden Eagle Award is the highest […]
