California still can’t prosecute as rapists people who trick an unwilling partner into sex by impersonation, unless the perpetrator is posing as the victim’s spouse. Assembly Bill 65 seemed poised to close the rape-by-fraud loophole on July 11 when the California Senate scheduled a third and final reading of the bill. Instead, legislators delayed a […]
Achadjian says bill authorship dispute kept rape loophole open
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Hancock students’ watercolor paintings featured in Santa Maria Public Library art show ‘Tuesdays with Marti’
It’s never too late to try your hand at art, or to return to a passion that got put on the back burner of life. At least that’s the attitude of many of Marti Fast’s students in her Allan Hancock College Community Education watercolor class, which currently has a show hanging at the Santa Maria […]
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What is your opinion on bilingual education (dual immersion)?
Alex Tabera student “I think it is great. Being bilingual gives kids more opportunities. It will also teach people to appreciate diversity.” Russ “Action” Jackson professional fundraiser “In some countries, students are required to know more than one language. We should do what makes us stronger and more competitive on a global scale.” Jesus […]
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Santa Maria refinery seeks railroad extension to cut crude costs
In June, San Luis Obispo County residents began receiving vague phone calls from an East Coast-based company, which asked a long list of rather nebulous questions. At first, it seemed political; the pollsters asked for the residents’ opinion of each of the county supervisors, and were even unaware of the recent passing of District Four […]
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The Great American Melodrama serves up classic live theater, song, and dance to the central coast
The lamps are dimmed, illuminating the stage. A lone piano heralds the coming of the night’s master of ceremonies, who introduces the Great American Melodrama and the play to be performed that night. Unaided by a microphone, the actor projects his voice to every corner of the warm and welcoming room. And before you know […]
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CAMERON EDWARDS-REA
The smell of chalk and sound of tumbling are familiar in KT’s All-Star Gymnastics Gym in Santa Maria. As one of the largest gyms in the area, KT’s caters to a diversity of students who range from toddlers to adults. KT’ is also home to one of the most competitive youth male gymnasts on the […]
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Enjoy Family Day at Orcutt Hill
The Guadalupe Dunes Center put out the word to save the date for a family day at Orcutt Hill Open Space. Courtesy of Pacific Coast Energy Company and the Dunes Center, families are invited to come out for a day of fun-filled activity and softball fundraising on Aug. 3. Complete with live music, food, and […]
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Get your game on the court
The newest addition to the Allan Hancock College coaching staff, basketball head coach Tyson Aye, will be heading up a basketball camp at the school. Available for girls and boys ages 6 to 18, the camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon at the Joe White gymnasium Aug. 5 through 8. Players will learn […]
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Memorial auction returns
The 12th annual Joe White Memorial Dinner and Auction is quickly approaching. Scheduled for Aug. 17, the event will be held at the Santa Maria Fairpark Pavilion. The doors open at 5:30 with a silent auction and social hour. The evening will also feature a New York strip steak dinner served at 7 p.m. with […]
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New coach and schedule on the way
The Santa Maria Saints cross-country team will start playing host to summer training on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saints athletic director Joe Graack will soon announce the new head coach for girls’ cross-country. “We have the goal to take the Santa Maria […]
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Run with the big ‘Dogs
Allan Hancock Athletics announced that the women’s cross country team is now recruiting both experienced and inexperienced runners to race this season. For more information, contact Coach Louie Quintana at 705-3299.
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Give to the Saints
The Santa Maria Saints will hold a fundraising golf tournament at Marshallia Ranch Golf Course on Saturday, Aug. 24. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the boys’ and girls’ golf teams of Santa Maria. The tournament will feature a four-man scramble and prizes for longest drive and straight drive; there will also […]