Allan Hancock College football fans will be able to tune in and catch all the Bulldog action live this season for free on the college’s athletic web page. Longtime broadcaster Jim Zimmer will handle the play-by-play, bringing fans the action from Santa Maria and on the road all season long. Halftime shows will feature special […]
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To catch a fish
Boys and girls ages 6 to 12 can learn the basics of fishing as part of the fourth annual “Take Me Fishing” event on Sept. 12. Participants will be able to take part in a casting contest and fish-printing activities, and learn about watershed education from 9 a.m. to noon at Jim May Park, 809 […]
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Punt, pass, and kick
Youth ages 6 to 15 can test their punting, passing, and place-kicking abilities—and have a shot at advancing to a regional competition—at the annual NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick Skills Competition on Sept. 15. The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, Santa Maria Valley YMCA, and Boys Girls Club of Santa Maria are sponsoring the […]
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What a drag!
Since the 1950s, when drivers in souped-up cars first roared down a lonely stretch of asphalt now known as Foster Road, drag racing has enjoyed a rich history in Santa Maria. Now, a coalition of racing enthusiasts—Santa Maria Motorsports Park, Inc.—is banking on keeping the tradition alive with ambitious plans for a massive racing complex […]
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Gary Pintor
Mixed martial arts newcomer Gary Pintor gave an electrifying performance during the Battle in the Vines, held on Aug. 28 in Orcutt. Pintor, who had been rocked during his second round, turned the tables by knocking his opponent out in the third. Pintor may be fresh to the cages of MMA, but he’s faced off […]
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Relive the ’60s, but in a good way
Whether it was the primordial stage of today’s rock n’ roll, or Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society” program, the 1960s were a time of social and culture change that still influence the United States today. In order to put a spotlight on the accomplishments of the era, Allan Hancock College will hold lectures from its staffers […]
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A penny saved is a penny earned
Saving and money are usually two things teens have trouble putting together, and when the former doesn’t become a habit, trouble usually follows with the latter. That’s where Rabobank comes in, aiding teens in distress. The bank has launched a competition it hopes will inspire teens to save for their future. The video contest—titled “Lights, […]
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Ownership changes at Signcraft
Signcraft, a Santa Maria-based custom sign manufacturer with clients throughout the Central Coast, recently welcomed Mark Blackford as the company’s new owner. Relocating to the area from Chino, he managed Hydrel—an architectural lighting company—and Omni Playgrounds, a supplier of play spaces for McDonald’s and Burger King. Signcraft, located at 307 E. Main St., provides graphic […]
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Lompoc group holds raffle
The Lompoc Valley Festival Association will be holding a drawing to benefit the organization on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building’s Small Hall. Tickets cost $25 apiece, and a maximum of 200 will be sold. Prizes include cash in the amounts of $100, $200, and $1,000; a four-pack of carnival tickets; […]
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Salad Bowl festival celebrates produce
Conceived by local merchants to promote Guadalupe and celebrate the region’s produce, the first-ever “Salad Bowl Festival” is tossing up fun on Sept. 12. The event will be held at LeRoy Park, 4630 11th St., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival’s centerpiece is a 5K run and half-marathon, which starts and finishes at […]
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Wine shipper inks warehouse pact
Pack n’ Ship Direct, a wine shipper serving 220 wineries and direct marketers from Washington to Santa Barbara, announced a new strategic alliance and warehousing and shipping venue with Central Coast Wine Services in Santa Maria. The company had been previously operating within the Fess Parker Wine Center in Santa Maria, but an increase in […]
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Celebrate wine
As harvest begins in earnest, Santa Barbara County wineries want to remind us what all the fuss is about. While workers gather grapes for the next vintage, local vintners gear up to celebrate California Wine Month this September by showcasing a selection of new releases. From Zaca Mesa comes liquid history in the form of […]