Santa Maria High School’s Chicano/Latino Studies students recently took the celebration of promoting literacy and honoring Latino heritage off the pages of books and into the minds of young people at nearby Sanchez Elementary School. The community outreach involved reading books that were written by or about Latinos. The goal was to highlight the rich […]
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Righetti hosts Kinder Patch
Every year in October, Righetti High School FFA holds its annual Kinder Patch on campus. Kindergarten students and teachers from the local Santa Maria and Orcutt districts attend the event that the Righetti FFA students plan. This year marked more than 20 years that the Righetti Ag Department has hosted this event. Guillermo Guerra, ag […]
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High school students try out ropes course at Camp Whittier
Thanks to a recent grant the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District received, and the support of the Pioneer Valley High School Administration team, 23 students had the opportunity to try out the ropes course at Camp Whittier. The day began for three different groups when they were given challenges by the instructors. During […]
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North County school bond measures get voter support
As of press time it seemed like a winning day for Santa Barbara County schools. Several school districts put bond measures up to vote in order to cover some much-needed projects. Most need 55 percent to pass; with the exception of measure L2016, which needs a two-thirds vote. From adding play structures and athletic facilities, […]
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Santa Maria High participates in Red Ribbon Week
Santa Maria High School students recently joined millions of volunteers to work together to create a healthy environment and lifestyle during the school’s Red Ribbon Week. The national campaign, YOLO (You Only Live Once) Be Drug Free ran Oct. 24 to 28. It kicked off during a lunch rally with the majority of more than […]
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Educators attend School Wellness Summit
On Oct. 26, members of Santa Barbara County public school communities, community partners, and health and wellness advocates attended the third annual School Wellness Summit at the Alisal Guest Ranch in Solvang. The annual event, hosted by the professional volunteer-based Santa Barbara County School Wellness Council, is a day-long event that brings together educators, policy-makers, […]
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Caleb Sandberg
It’s not often that an adolescent not only sets a lofty goal, but also maps out a plan to get there, and then puts in the dedication to achieve that goal. But that’s exactly what Righetti High School senior Caleb Sandberg did when he decided in the ninth grade that he wanted to play water […]
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The next play: Santa Maria pursues a multi-field sports complex
It’s tough for Santa Maria Valley athletes to find a place to play. There aren’t enough fields to accommodate the numerous teams, there aren’t enough lights to make the fields playable in the early evenings, and the fields that teams do use are often not in optimal condition because they also act as retention basins […]
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Students learn about indigenous cultures at Chumash event
A dozen Santa Maria High School Chicano/Latino Studies and Club C.E’E.N.I students expanded their textbook knowledge at the 21st annual Chumash Intertribal Pow-Wow this month. The students attended the event near Lake Cachuma to prove that history and cultural lessons don’t always depend on a textbook, and to see that the Native American culture remains […]
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AHC employee receives recognition for community contributions
Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian honored Allan Hancock College employee Terri Lee Coleman with the 2016 Community Impact Award for the 35th Assembly District, in recognition of her volunteerism and countless contributions to the college and numerous nonprofit organizations. “I am humbled and honored to receive the award. I have the utmost respect and admiration for Assemblyman […]
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Can you hear me now?
When the family doesn’t respond, sometimes it really is selective hearing
There is a truth that remains persistent in my household despite my best efforts to change it: When mom speaks, no one listens. That’s not exactly true if you believe the arguments from the rest of my household members. My husband will say I must have mumbled. My kids will say that I said nothing […]
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History on display: Santa Maria Valley Sports History Club to show decades of women’s softball memorabilia
The Santa Maria Valley Historical Museum and the Santa Maria Valley Sports History Club will be hosting an open house featuring Women’s Softball. The Santa Maria Valley Sports History Club holds monthly displays featuring various team sports dating back decades. This month’s display features pictures and memorabilia from three women’s softball teams that date from […]