Calling all future rodeo kings and queens: The Santa Maria Elks Rodeo is now accepting applications for its annual Mutton Bustin’ event, which will be held June 4 through 6. Entries are being accepted through April 1. According to a press release from the Elks Rodeo, the event is open to children ages 5 to […]
Bust some mutton at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo
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SLO County’s rate of cancer is higher than most other places in the state
Between 2003 and 2007, a person living in SLO County was more likely to develop cancer than he or she would in all but one other county in the state, according to the California Cancer Registry. During the same time period, the county had the eighth highest rate of invasive cancer—or cancer that has spread […]
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Not gonna budge
The Oceano Community Services District Board of Directors has almost always fought within itself, even now as it struggles simply to fill a vacant seat. On March 22, Director Pamela Dean filed with the SLO County Superior Court challenging the appointment of Lori Angello, who was appointed by a questionable “majority” of directors on a […]
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Trader Joe’s blows out the candles
It’s hard to believe, but the Trader Joe’s in Santa Maria has turned one year old. The official birthday was March 16, but staffers and shoppers celebrated the store’s “birth” on March 13 and 14. The celebration involved free cake and ice cream. But ice cream and cake weren’t the only things customers were receiving. […]
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Tip your coonskin cap
On March 26, there will be a memorial service honoring the life of Fess Parker—the 1950s face of Davey Crockett who went on to become a successful Central Coast entrepreneur—at 2 p.m. at the Fess Parker DoubleTree resort in Santa Barbara. Parker, who died on March 18 at the age of 85, is survived by […]
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Diamond Company picks new line
The owner of Santa Maria’s C.B. Hood Diamond Company, Charlie Hood, recently previewed the lines of more than 150 top manufacturers and jewelry designers at the Independent Jewelers Organization’s Spring Conference. Hood had the opportunity to select new items for the spring season from conference exhibitors, including some merchandise exclusive to Master IJO Jeweler members. […]
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Rona Barrett launches website
Santa Ynez Valley resident and Hollywood entertainment journalist Rona Barrett recently announced the launch of her new website, ronabarrett.com. In addition to her reporting and publishing career, Barrett is a businesswoman and advocate for seniors in need. Her new website provides insights on today’s Hollywood, issues, and politics, and allows Barrett’s fans to ask questions […]
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Recover cell phone data
These days, the cell phone is probably the most used digital device in people’s lives, storing a wealth of information about the user. Due to their popularity and functionalities, the devices have become resources for evidence in civil and criminal litigation. Mobile Phone Investigations, a new business in Santa Maria, can use forensic software tools […]
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AHC fast track classes are now open for registration
The Allan Hancock College spring 2010 Fast Track/Term class schedule—which includes more than 50 classes, such as anthropology, computer science, dance, environmental technology, and more—is now available online. Fast Track classes meet eight weeks or less, and many are only one or two days long. Students can register for Fast Track classes up until the […]
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Mmm, pancakes!
Pass the syrup: The Santa Maria-Bonita School District is holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser on March 27 for its Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program at Applebee’s from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 for all-you-can-eat pancakes, with sausage, juice, and coffee. Applebee’s is located at 1415 S. Bradley Road. Tickets are available at […]
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Robert Bruce students get a presidential postcard
Last year, about 50 third- and fourth-grade students from the Robert Bruce migrant after-school program wrote letters to President Barack Obama sharing their concerns about their community, nation, and world. They asked him questions about crime in their neighborhoods, education funding, the war, and even about his dog, Bo. After months of waiting, the students […]