You’ve likely heard the old saying, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch,” but I’ve discovered what could be the next best thing: a free cooking class. The talented executive chef at Central City Market in Santa Maria is offering something that’s too good to pass up: complimentary cooking classes. The first class will […]
One classy cook
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Sign up for spring basketball
Central Coast basketball teams from fourth grade through high school varsity are encouraged to sign up for the West Coast Xtreme’s 2012 Spring League, which starts March 18. Games will be held at the new gym at Cuesta College each Sunday until June 3. Cost per team is $550 before March 18 and $585 afterward. […]
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Athlete of the Week: Jacob Rodas
Though Santa Maria High School’s saintly mascot may not be the most menacing, a wrestler from the school is working hard to make sure that he is. Meet Jacob Rodas, one of the school’s top wrestlers and our Athlete of the Week. “I want to bring pride back here to Santa Maria,” Rodas said. “Back […]
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The Bleacher Bum Chronicles Vol. XXIII
On Feb. 24, the National Basketball Association honored its superstars by kicking off the league’s annual All-Star Weekend event, held this year in Orlando, Fla. Admittedly, I didn’t watch the festivities—and apparently I wasn’t alone. The NBA All-Star break, while largely ignored by viewers this year, traditionally gives players time to reflect on the first […]
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Get in-FESTED!
OK, this is a bit embarrassing, but I’m just going to admit it now and get it over with. I had already been the director of the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival for about a year and a half before I really understood how to “do” a film festival! And when I say “do,” […]
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We need transparency, and let’s start with the chief
After reading three statements accusing chief Danny Macagni of using of racial slurs in the course of his duty, I consider him unqualified to be the chief of police wearing four stars on his lapel. With this bias against the chief, can I be fair in questioning the chief’s statements in Officer Covarrubias’s tragic death? […]
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Where have all the flowers gone?
Anyone who has lost a loved one in their family knows the pain one suffers. Sadly, for some, and understandably, that pain never goes away. Many feel the need to visit the gravesite regularly, bringing flowers to decorate the site. This, too, is understandable. However, flowers do create more work for the employees who are […]
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Mardi Gras fundraiser is a success for St. Mary’s
Fat Tuesday proved to be lucrative for St. Mary of the Assumption School, whose 10th annual Mardi Gras dinner, dance, and auction raised more than $20,000 for educational programs and infrastructure improvements. About 200 community members attended the celebration, held at the Radisson Hotel. The event included a silent auction and, for the second year, […]
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Local Rotarians help children in La Paz
A handful of members from Santa Maria Rotary South recently returned from a trip to La Paz, Mexico, where they checked in with students and teachers at a rural school the club supports. Rotary South decided to form an international bond with Colonia Diana Laura School and a La Paz-based Rotary Club, Bahia de La […]
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Music and art all March long!
Q: What do you get when you have four engineers in the same room? A: A string quartet! Having fun with music and art is a great way for young children to develop verbal skills, creativity, critical thinking, and innovation, so during the month of March, the Discovery Museum is celebrating the arts! As a […]
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A tasty way to support a library
The MOMS Club in Orcutt has whipped up a cookbook full of favorite recipes, which is being sold to raise funds for the Friends of the Orcutt Library in support of the new library to be built in Old Town. As the MOMS Club press release said, “What better way to support a library than […]
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Spotlight on: Allan Hancock College Small Business Entrepreneurship Center
Allan Hancock College students and staffers celebrated the grand opening of their Small Business Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) on Feb. 22 in a way befitting their city: with a Santa Maria-style barbecue. The event also included a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony and a less-traditional photo booth and dunk tank. The center was four years in the making, […]