Following another successful season, the Allan Hancock College baseball team is headed back to the state playoffs for the second year in a row. The Bulldogs finished the regular season ranked second in the Western State Conference, with a 13-7 conference and 21-14 overall record. They’re currently ranked 12th in the Southern Conference and will […]
Bulldogs back in playoffs
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Going forth
Hawks, Bruins, Mustangs, Spartans, Roadrunners, Northern Lights. These are just a few of the mascots that will have Santa Maria student-athletes playing for them come fall. A bumper crop of Santa Maria seniors will be attending college on athletic scholarships next year. Track, football, wrestling, water polo, and basketball are just a few of the […]
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Douglass Webb
“What is that?” Coach Louis Quintana said, pointing to Allan Hancock College’s rising track and field star Douglass Webb’s stomach. “Was that from the weekend? He sucks in that stomach when he runs, you know.” If there really is a stomach there, it’s hard to notice with the times Webb’s racking up. The freshman is […]
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Fish paints
Julie Fish will demonstrate her “out of your mind” painting technique at the Los Padres Artist Guild meeting on May 14 at the Luis Oasis Senior Center, 420 East Soares Ave in Old Orcutt. Fish studied painting with Benigno Gomez, a nationally acclaimed artist from Honduras, and learned her techniques, which involve beginning her original […]
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See the flowery winners
Two art shows in the “City of Arts and Flowers” recently produced flower-themed artwork for the public to gaze upon—and vote on. Lompoc’s Grossman Gallery hosted two shows in April, including an art show of all iris-themed art, “The Art of the Iris,” which ran for the entire month and the Annual Iris Show of […]
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Live with an actor
Got some extra room? PCPA’s summer company of actors and technicians will be arriving soon for next season’s theater lineup, and they’re in need of affordable housing. This influx of theater professionals, who will live in Santa Maria from May through September, are seeking rooms, apartments, and even lofts. Summer actors and technicians are here […]
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See some bright ideas
Jaime McConnell’s website bears her motto: “Life is Supposed to Be Fun.” When you look at McConnell’s art, you can tell, for her, life is fun. So are the pieces she creates. Her light sculptures are a mix of vintage and space age. Solvang-based McConnell uses antique aircraft and aerospace engineering references in her work. […]
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You’ll love Opal
There’s something for everybody to love in Santa Maria Civic Theatre’s latest production, the comedy Everybody Loves Opal, by John Patrick. The title character (Clare Terrill) is an old eccentric who collects and sells junk. The action takes place in her dilapidated, isolated, old house, which sits next to a garbage dump. The attention to […]
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The Rhônes of Zaca Mesa
Among the first winemaking facilities to open doors in Santa Barbara County following the repeal of Prohibition, Zaca Mesa Winery ranks as one of the oldest in the region. Founded in 1972 by a group of adventurous oilmen and real estate investors, it continues to ride the cutting edge of estate production and innovative winemaking. […]
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Local thrift store reopens
On June 1, Catholic Charities of Santa Maria will be reopening its Thrifty Shopper thrift store, offering a “Special Re-opening Sale” until June 4 during regular store hours. Throughout the week, customers will be able to choose a free clothing item of up to $3 in value—when purchasing at least one other clothing item. The […]
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Impact Absorbents upgrades website
Impact Absorbents, a local supplier of environmentally conscious spill cleanup products, announced that it’s launched a new logo and an e-commerce website featuring a user-friendly design, streamlined navigation, and improved site structure. A pioneer in the absorbents market, Impact’s XSORB product line allows for easy and safe disposal of liquid spills. Impact’s products have been […]
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Gourmet bakery expands to Santa Maria
Adding to the success of its first location in Arroyo Grande, KK’s Gourmet Bundt Cakes recently opened a second store in Santa Maria, offering baked goods for all occasions. Family owned and operated since 1989, the shop features fresh-baked bread and cakes in three sizes, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and more. It also serves fresh croissants, […]