Continuing and expanding the state’s space industry is the primary focus of the California Space Enterprise Strategic Plan 2010-2012, announced July 29 by the California Space Authority. The plan was developed in collaboration with 200 senior-level and executive space industry stakeholders, representing about 100 industrial, governmental, academic, and nonprofit organizations throughout the state. It addresses […]
Plan highlights space industry
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Ag women host fundraiser
The Santa Maria chapter of California Women for Agriculture, an organization dedicated to the survival of the agricultural industry, is holding its annual Casino Night on Sept. 18. The event is the group’s main fundraiser of the year and includes a Santa Maria-style barbecue, wine tasting, gaming, and a silent and live auction. The cost […]
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These are the salad days
Celebrate all that goes into your salad and the people who get produce to your plate at the inaugural Salad Bowl Festival on Sept. 12 in Guadalupe. The event kicks off with a half marathon and 5k run/walk, with registration beginning at 6:45 a.m. The celebration continues throughout the day with arts and crafts, family- […]
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Wingstop lands in Santa Maria
Award-winning restaurant chain Wingstop is bringing its chicken wings to Santa Maria. With more than 600 locations nationwide, Wingstop features fresh, cooked-to-order wings and boneless chicken strips in unique flavors such as hickory smoked BBQ, lemon pepper, and garlic parmesan. Side dishes include fresh-cut seasoned fries, bourbon baked beans, and homemade potato salad. Open from […]
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Chris Mallory
Baseball coaches on the Central Coast see many good players; however, few leave as strong an impression as Chris Mallory has. Mallory, a second baseman for the Santa Maria Packers, was recently given the California Collegiate League Player of the Year Award, beating out three other candidates in a close vote by league coaches. Mallory, […]
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P.A.L. baseball takes tournament
The Santa Maria Police Activities League (P.A.L.) kicked off its fall 18-U baseball league in fine fashion, winning the Mountain Baseball Tournament in Tehachapi on Aug. 1. Righetti High School’s Nick Bischoff pitched a complete game against the Tehachapi Trojans in the championship, recording a 7-3 win. The team was propelled into the finals thanks […]
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City holds youth tennis tourney
There’s still time to sign the kids up for the city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department’s Novice Tennis Tournament on Aug. 21 at Minami Community Center. Boys and girls ages 7 to 14 are welcome to compete. The cost is $14 and includes a program T-shirt. Registrations will be accepted until Aug. 13 […]
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Sport of Kings
Today’s gonna be a big day,” says a parking attendant as I pull into the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. “Zenyatta’s racing. There’s not going to be a seat left in the house.” “Who’s Zenyatta?” I ask, exposing my ignorance. She raises an eyebrow, collecting my $8. “She’s never lost: 17-and-0. And today she’s racing against […]
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Otters don’t need the ‘help’ they’ve been getting
Just like clockwork, every year is a crisis for sea otters, and this year is no different. Why? Crisis is good for business. Last week’s crisis was the lack of taxpayer funding to pay for more research. This week’s crisis is a three-year average decline in the spring population survey. Oh my! The truth is […]
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Tap into churches for taxes
Churches should pay taxes. As a tax-paying, responsible citizen, I was opposed to Proposition 8. I made up 10 crude signs against this proposition, which I put up around Nipomo Mesa. These were countered by 100 fancy “YES on Prop. 8” signs financed by a powerful distant organization: the Mormon Church. Why do we permit […]
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Help continue to improve Orcutt
The Old Town Orcutt Revitalization Association (OTORA), by working with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, Supervisor Joni Gray, and Santa Barbara County Public Works, was able to help acquire more than $300,000 in federal stimulus monies to build our “model intersection” at Clark Avenue and Gray Street in Old Town Orcutt. The project […]
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Yeah, we kind of like him, too
Each time I pick up the Santa Maria Sun, I am delighted to see the ongoing versatility displayed by your Editorial Intern Henry Houston. The subject matter of his Community Corner is as varied as his Athlete of the Week. It was interesting to read about lawn bowling several weeks ago. To my surprise, after […]