Surrounded by acres of wildlands, vineyards, and the ocean, many residents view Lompoc as a bucolic hideaway that’s far enough away from the traffic and general busyness of nearby larger cities. The weather is often ideal, moderately warm temperatures with a cool, moist breeze that is loved by residents and pinot noir grapes alike. Often […]
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Strawberry Art Contest accepting entries
Students from all over Santa Barbara County are invited to submit their best artistic interpretation of a strawberry for inclusion in the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival Strawberry Art Contest. The first place winners in each grade category will receive a $25 gift card and a Family Fun Pack for four to the 2016 Santa […]
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Saints showcase their talent
Santa Maria High School students and faculty will showcase their skills during the Saints’ Talent Show on Friday night, March 11. The entertainment starts at 7 p.m. inside the historic Ethel Pope Auditorium, at 901 S. Broadway. Performers include contortionists, pianists, guitar players, dancers, and singers in English and Spanish. The event, which is organized […]
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Santa Maria-Bonita School District Board of Education invites community to provide feedback on school spending
The Santa Maria-Bonita School District Board of Education has begun the process of reviewing and updating the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)—the plan that outlines the direction of the district and the programs and services that are provided to students. Students, parents, staff, and the community can provide feedback on how the district’s state-provided LCAP […]
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Santa Maria-Bonita School District students and teacher recognized for achievement
Schools in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District have been getting recognition for teacher and student achievements. According to Maggie White, public information officer for the district, Veronica Tadeo, an English teacher at Fesler Junior High School, was recently named Outstanding Teacher for 2016 by the Computer Using Educators of Santa Barbara County (CUE) for her […]
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Righetti High School Marimba Band and Ballet Folklorico set to perform
Righetti High School Marimba Band and Ballet Folklorico will celebrate traditional Mexican and Latino music during performances of its annual Big Show, March 18 and 19. The shows, which have become a community favorite, start at 7:30 p.m. inside the historic Ethel Pope Auditorium at Santa Maria High School, 901 S. Broadway. Forty student musicians […]
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Guadalupe school starts a newspaper
The power of the press is alive and well at Mary Buren Elementary School in Guadalupe. The school newspaper, which has a circulation of about 1,000, was released in December to the delight of students, staff, and teachers. It features sections including school society, academics, reading corner, special features, sports, opinions, and dedications. The 20-member […]
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Hancock College offers nonprofit management
Allan Hancock College is offering a class to help nonprofit professionals hone their skill. Nonprofit Management II is a class that offers an in-depth focus on management and leadership skills that are fundamental to the nonprofit and human services sectors. Topics include dealing with financial uncertainty, the art of making high-quality group decisions, fostering effective […]
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Santa Maria students visit Washington, D.C.
Nearly two-dozen Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (SMJUHSD) students spent a week exploring the foundations of democracy in Washington, D.C. The civics education program called Close Up Washington D.C. is paid for with Close Up Fellowships, fundraising activities, the Migrant Program, and the students’ own contributions. The young scholars—many of whom are from […]
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The ultimate fix
Sometimes an innocent confession is the best way to solve a problem
Right now, I have a major beef with coconut oil, because I feel like I’ve been lied to. I’ve adored and believed in this product and the miracles that have been attributed to it, however recently I was let down in a big way. Supposedly it can do anything. Except that it can’t. Like it […]
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High school district gets $2 million tech grant
The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District received a $2 million Career Technical Education Incentive Grant to help students get ready for careers and college. The first allocation, a little more than $1.1 million, of the three-year grant is expected to be received soon from the California Department of Education. The state money is […]
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Career Day planned for Solvang School
The North County Volunteer Corps will be holding a career day for grades six through eight at Solvang School on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This will be the first career day at Solvang School; the intent is to enhance public education by connecting “real world” careers and concepts, based on […]