This year there was a lot for athletes to feel proud about. Santa Maria got one more way to get fit with the addition of The Pad climbing gym this summer. Veterans from various branches of the military banded together to play ball while youth rugby got a boost on the Central Coast with a […]
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New laws affect hoverboards, vaccinations, and more
While most of the state is recovering from holiday festivities, a new slew of laws will take effect. Some of those laws affect work and school environments, and others regulate how residents recreate. Here are just a few of the new laws that take effect Jan. 1. SB 491: One new law, SB 491, among […]
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The road may be long but it still gets you there
You know how some people have that embarrassing dream—of showing up somewhere in their underwear? Well I’ve always been the opposite. My perpetual dream is that I will show up somewhere important and I’m the only one not in her underwear because apparently I didn’t get the memo. I don’t know why my sensibilities have […]
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Daytripper: Universal City Walk was a perfect location to take in the latest Star Wars
This year December held an event even more anticipated than Christmas for me: the opening of The Force Awakens, the latest story it the Star Wars franchise. And to make it special, I took the family to see it at Universal City Walk at the Cinema Stadium AMC IMAX Theatre. The movie shattered box office […]
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Santa Maria Parks and Recreation offers winter fun during school break
The city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department will provide four weeks of winter fun during the annual Winter Day Camp that opens on Monday, Dec. 21. Winter Break Day Camp offers a fun, safe, and supportive environment for children ages 6 to 12 years old during the holiday vacation. Day camp incorporates indoor […]
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Diplomas available to Santa Maria students who failed the high school exit exam
Hundreds of students who were unable to obtain a diploma because they failed the high school exit exam can now officially receive that diploma according to the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. For several years, high school students were required to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in order to graduate. […]
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Delta High School’s Free Holiday Store an exercise in Positive Psychology
Delta High School’s Free Holiday Store, stocked with clothing, opened for two days before students began their winter break. The items were collected by staff, students, and the community for Delta students, their families, or for the Delta students to shop for others in need. The Delta High School Philanthropy Group has been studying the […]
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Spotlight on: Los Olivos Wine Merchant and Cafe
Shawnda Marmostein, owner
On warm summer days, the Los Olivos Wine Merchant and Café offers an intimate wisteria-covered patio for dining, enjoying good company, and people watching. On cold winter evenings there’s a fireplace and cozy interior for drinking bold syrah and lingering over tantalizing cuisine. It’s an atmosphere that has made the restaurant a favorite with locals […]
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Students from Santa Maria-Bonita schools pledge to be drug free
Approximately 700 sixth grade students from six Santa Maria-Bonita schools graduated from the Drug Abuse Resistance program (D.A.R.E.) on Dec. 11 at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge, according to the district’s public information officer, Maggie White. The students were taught by Al Torres, a retired Santa Maria Police Department officer. When the students completed the […]
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Santa Maria Schools share the spirit of giving
Santa Maria-Bonita School District schools are in the giving spirit this year embarking on a variety of charity drives and collections, according to district Public Information Officer Maggie White. Miller School students and staff are collecting canned and dry food for Catholic Charities, while Liberty School is collecting for the Santa Barbara County Foodbank, and […]
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Sanchez students learn from moon rocks
Sanchez School sixth grade teacher Doug Anderson has some very valuable lessons to incorporate into his class’ Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) education these days. Anderson has small samples of moon rocks and other space matter on loan from NASA. NASA sent Anderson moon rocks from the Apollo program, along with sample meteorites. NASA […]
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Tognazzini retires from Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Board of Education
Longtime Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Board of Education member Victor Tognazzini will be retiring from his position on the board Dec. 31. Tognazzini, who was elected in 2004, plans to move to Wyoming to spend more time with his wife and his family. Tognazzini said he is grateful to the voters who […]
