A team of Cuesta College students recently won an Arizona regional competition for building one bear of a barbecue. The team’s ’cue featured steel cutouts of a bear and the words “Cuesta Welding,” as well as a chrome smoke stack. John Fiscalini of Cambria, Simon Rowe and Kyle Peterson of San Luis Obispo, and Steven […]
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Sample some surf ‘n’ turf for a good cause
Who’s hungry for a little surf ‘n’ turf? If you answered yes, you’re in luck: On Nov. 10, St. Mary of the Assumption School will hold its second annual All-You-Can-Eat Surf and Turf Celebration starting at 6 p.m. in the school’s multipurpose hall at 302 S. Miller St. The dinner includes king crab legs, top […]
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People’s Self-Help Housing presents a college preparation workshop
College-bound teens and their parents are invited to attend a free “College and Scholarship Preparation” workshop presented by the Youth Education Enhancement Program (YEEP) of People’s Self-Help Housing and the Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation. The workshops will be presented in Spanish with English translation, and will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. […]
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Local high school students score big
A perfect score is something worth recognizing, whether it’s pitching a perfect game, scoring 300 points when bowling, or answering all the questions correctly on a test. Santa Maria Joint Union High School District officials recently honored 200 students who received perfect scores on their California High School Exit Exams. Students from Santa Maria, Righetti, […]
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Santa Barbara County superintendent Cirone wins top award
The state’s top superintendents consider Santa Barbara County Superintendent Bill Cirone a champion. The California County Superintendents Educational Services Association recognized Cirone with the 2012 Champion’s Award earlier this month. The award is given each year to an individual who is considered “a champion of public education and the students of California.” “I consider it […]
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Pioneer Valley panthers talk STEM
Three Pioneer Valley High School students took the spotlight at a Oct. 12 UC Santa Barbara science conference for projects they developed and researched during the school’s Summer Science Institute. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) conference attracted about 500 people from throughout Northern Santa Barbara County, as well as some of the state’s […]
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McTeacher’s Night raises money for local schools
The McDonald’s restaurant on South Broadway was a swarm of activity on Oct. 18 as parents, children, and other community members stood in line to buy hamburgers and Happy Meals in support of Ontiveros Elementary School. Principal Margaret Ontiveros greeted people dressed in teal and white, the school’s colors, as other staff members helped […]
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Bridging the achievement gap
The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) is opening an office in Santa Maria. Located at 2601 Skyway Drive, suites A2-6 and 7, it offers parenting classes and other services to low-income and immigrant parents. The organization teaches parents how to navigate the school system and take advantage of the educational opportunities available to their […]
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They’ll keep the lights on for you
After-school programs can be lifesavers to working parents because they keep kids safe and offer good learning environments. On Oct. 18, the Santa Maria Valley ASES (After School Education & Safety) program will hold a “Lights On Afterschool” open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. highlighting all of the ASES sites within the Santa Maria-Bonita […]
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A job hunter’s paradise
Those in need of employment look no further: The annual Career Exploration Day at Allan Hancock College is on Oct. 19. The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the Santa Maria campus. “Some of the best jobs today did not even exist 10, five, or even one year ago. And many of […]
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Buy books for breast cancer awareness
The Allan Hancock College bookstore has stocked up on merchandise from the nonprofit Save the TaTas Foundation to promote National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month, 95 percent of the proceeds from bookstore sales will go to Student Health Services to pay for breast cancer awareness education on campus. The remaining five percent will benefit […]
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Pancake breakfast to raise money for Santa Ynez Valley schools
Get ready to eat a hearty breakfast for a good cause: Santa Barbara County Firefighters will hold the 21st annual Buellton Firefighters’ Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Oct. 13 at the Buellton Town Center. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, and eggs, and will be served by the firefighters. All proceeds will benefit […]