Of the three people running for the 4th District Santa Barbara County seat, Joni Gray, the incumbent, is the only qualified candidate in terms of leadership and the ability to bridge the often tumultuous relationship between North and South County. If you want a fourth South County supervisor, elect Joyce Howerton. If you look […]
We don’t need a fourth South County supervisor
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Bring your own big wheel
Based on the number of times the sun has risen and set during my lifetime and other technicalities of the Mayan calendar, rumor has it that I am no longer a child. I guess it is true. I do reside in the body of a man in his 30s, with skin aged by the sun […]
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Rock on a mission
Since rock‘n’roll first hit listeners’ ears, it’s been the vehicle for youth with a message. Whether a plea for peace or a cry for revolution, such music has long been an effective way to rally support for a cause. Outernational’s music is no different. “Our mission is to fill a void to fulfill a need […]
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The past and present are on display
The Town Center Gallery is featuring Central Coast artist Deborah L. Hildinger in its current show. Hildinger’s exhibit “Past and Present” showcases work in a variety of media dating from 1988 to the present. An artists’ reception will be held on Friday, April 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the gallery at 321 Town […]
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Arts grants available
Applications are being accepted for the Santa Maria Arts Council Lester B. Hayes Projects and Performance Grants to be presented at the Grants Showcase on May 21. The two $500 grants are intended to enhance arts in education. The grant is open to nonprofit groups or groups sponsored by nonprofit organizations. Last year’s grantees were […]
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Travel hither and yon
Artist Betsee Talavera takes audiences on a virtual trip with her latest show, “Hither and Yon,” running May 1 through 27 at the Cypress Gallery at 119 E. Cypress Ave., in Lompoc. The public is invited to a reception with the artist on Saturday afternoon May 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. Talavera takes viewers […]
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On the roster
• Splash and Dash: The third annual Splash and Dash fundraiser for the Allan Hancock College Athletics Department and Bulldog Rec-ing Club will be held on April 28. The events are a 5k run; a 2-mile walk; a 500-yard swim; or an “aquathon,” a combination of the swim and run. Registration begins at 8 a.m. […]
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Golf for the Titans
The Nipomo High School Booster Club will be raising money for school athletics at the annual Titan Classic Golf Tournament on May 12. The event starts at 11 a.m. at Monarch Dunes Golf Course in Nipomo. Various sponsorship opportunities are available, ranging from $50 to $1,000. For more information, call the Nipomo High School office […]
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Last chance for community walk
The final walk in a series of six community walks hosted by the city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department takes place April 28 at the Santa Maria River Levee. The free walk, titled “Rollin’ on the River,” starts at 10 a.m. by the multi-purpose trail off North Preisker Lane. Upon completion of the […]
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‘Box Off’ to pack a punch
The Central Coast Boxing Club is holding its first-ever “Box Off” on April 28, showcasing both local and out-of-town amateur prospects. The action takes place inside the Santa Maria Athletic Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first bout scheduled for 7 p.m. Presale tickets are $7; adults pay $10 at the door, and […]
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The Bleacher Bum Chronicles Vol. XXV
Since the time of ancient Greece, and probably even before, people have revered exceptional athletes. The best and brightest in the sporting world have often been deified into larger-than-life characters for their physical abilities, which seem to transcend beyond us regular folks. Traditionally however, the personal side of most athletes has remained secondary to their […]
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Have fun this summer at Circle V Ranch
Nowadays there are summer camps of all different kinds for children focusing on everything from cooking to fashion design. Located across the street from Cachuma Lake, Circle V Ranch is offering a more traditional, but nonetheless exciting, summer camp experience for children ages 7 to 13. There will be a free open house tour and […]