For the second year in a row, an Allan Hancock College instructor has received the prestigious California Community College Association for Occupational Education Excellence in Teaching Award. This year, the honor went to Julie Kuras, the college’s nursing assistant programs coordinator and health sciences department chair. A nurse and educator for almost 30 years, Kuras […]
Hancock instructor wins award for education excellence
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Alex Grandy
Pioneer Valley wrestler Alex Grandy is ready for his close-up. By virtue of a fourth place finish in the state finals in Bakersfield on March 6, Grandy qualified for the prestigious National Wrestling Championships. The senior won five of seven matches at state, punching his ticket to Virginia Beach for March 25 to 28. “I […]
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Training day
You can tell which athletes are driven. They’re the ones out there on the field, day in and day out, even in the rain, getting every last ounce of effort from their bodies. More often these days, players who want to go the extra mile can turn to strength and conditioning coaches to get the […]
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Fish for trout in Cachuma
The Cachuma Lake Nature Center is getting ready for its big event of the year, the 15th annual Trout Derby on April 17 and 18. For those who want to fine tune their fishing skills, the center is holding an Adult Fishing Workshop on March 20 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is […]
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Swim laps in Lompoc
If you love water and are looking for a relaxing and strengthening way to work out, the Lompoc Aquatic Center has lap swims available for a small fee. Enjoy the center’s indoor recreation and competition pools and relax after a stressful day at work. The program is geared toward adults; youth participation is allowed, but […]
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Try Tri-For-Fun
Always wanted to do a triathlon but don’t know where to start? The Santa Maria Valley YMCA is gearing up for its annual Tri-For-Fun triathlon on April 24. The event gives first timers a chance to complete their first triathlon and is a way to kick off the season for the experienced tri-athlete. The Tri-For-Fun […]
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Show Democrats the door in November
Obama and the Left are failing at every turn, yet they complain that Conservatives only criticize and never offer solutions. Interesting, considering they themselves are the undeniable masters of criticism and their only solutions involve unprecedented spending, massive deficits, ruinous debt, and higher taxes. Blinded by their ideology and hatred of all things Conservative, these […]
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Think of the country, not the party
Our governments are in dire need of rehabilitation: our dysfunctional state government and, in particular, our federal government. The U.S. Constitution, which is the blueprint for our form of government, is very good. The primary problem with the way our government functions is our elected officials, the so-called “politicians.” Instead of taking care of our […]
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Riverbench gets green recognition
Just in time for the season of emerald green hills, hats, and beer, a local organization has announced the winners of its coveted Green Business certification. An official nod to companies that serve as models of sustainability, this certification is available to offices, restaurants, hotels, and retailers. The Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County, […]
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PCPA needs you
PCPA Theaterfest has launched the 2010 Scholarship Appeal campaign with the goal of raising $150,000 by June 30. PCPA hopes the money can help offset the $500,000 in scholarships it awards to promising young artists each year. This summer, nearly 200 gifted actors, designers, and technicians will descend on the Central Coast from points all […]
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Solvang preserves the country
The city of Solvang recently celebrated its official, federally recognized “Preserve America Community” designation from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The Solvang Convention and Visitors Bureau started the process to become a “Preserve America Community” nearly two years ago. A group of community organizations and their members, called Preserve Solvang Visionary Leaders, formed to […]
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In the PINK
The C Gallery in Los Alamos is calling for art/fashion submissions for the PINK show, opening April 17. Art submissions should relate to the idea or the color of pink. A painting, sculpture, designed garment, or collage may express “tickled pink,” but it doesn’t necessarily have to have the color pink in the work. Submissions […]