The Las Cruces Vaqueros, a new professional baseball team in the Continental Baseball League, will be holding a tryout camp for prospective players in Santa Maria. The camp will be held Feb. 6 at Elks Field, 622 S. McClelland. The cost is $50 per person and pre-registration is required. Bobby Brown, a former manager of […]
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A long way from trail mix
Have you ever dreamed of hiking an ancient path near the top of the world? And maybe fueling the journey with trailside feasts and wines to match? No longer a mere flight of fancy, this tantalizing notion is about to become reality for a few adventurous souls headed for Peru’s Inca Trail. In July, Firestone […]
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State Farm recognizes Pioneer Valley High School’s efforts to close the academic achievement gap
Pioneer Valley High School recently got a financial boost from State Farm Insurance through the agency’s State Farm es Para Mí program. The panthers were selected, along with 71 other schools and nonprofits nationwide, to receive a $1,000 educational grant. According to information from State Farm’s website, the agency gives grants based on how groups […]
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What’s your fondest memory of shop class?
Jonathan Zaragoza student “I don’t really have one—I just remember screwing up a lot. I did make a wooden key, though.” Bubby Baby barber “I remember breaking down an engine and putting it back piece by piece.” Robert Mabry machine technician instructor “I remember once I was teaching a class, and one of the students […]
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Political Watch 1.28
Out with the old, in with the new—so the adage goes. At its monthly luncheon meeting on Feb. 5, the Santa Maria Chapter of California Congress of Republicans will present its new officers, including Loretta Thomas, president; Dr. Michael Moats, vice president; Audrey Mussell, recording secretary; Jim Neuschwander, treasurer; Barbara Ubben, corresponding secretary; and Mary […]
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Community Notebook 1.28
TUESDAY, FEB. 2 • The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Agendas are available at santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. • The Vandenberg Village Community Services District has its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in the District Office […]
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Hobnobbing with Helen
Bravo!” Santa Maria Philharmonic Society executive director George Majoue shouted con brio (that’s music speak for “with vigor”). It was at the end of world-class concert pianist Kirill Gliadkovsky’s program Saturday evening, Jan. 22, at the Santa Maria Country Club. Bravo indeed, George! The Philharmonic Society proved once more that Santa Maria is no slouch […]
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Hancock employees wait for the ax to fall
Bruce Gourley has worn many hats in his nearly 30 years at Allan Hancock College, both as an associate faculty member and in his current role as coordinator of the school’s multimedia services. Now, Gourley is one of 10 non-teaching staff members at the college hoping to hold onto their jobs as the school struggles […]
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Let it bleed
For those frugal types noticing Valentine’s Day’s approach, here’s a chance to get your loved one some chocolate: United Blood Services is offering, in return for giving blood, a four-ounce box of See’s chocolate. The group has asked the public to make a resolution to give blood at least three times in 2010. For business […]
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Help the city of Santa Maria design the perfect park
Ever wonder what it’d be like to help design a city park? The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department recently announced that it’s submitting a grant request to the state of California to fund extensive renovation at Oakley Park, a four-acre park located at 1300 Western Ave. If the grant is approved, city officials might […]
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South County Advisory Council just says no to Nipomo pot dispensary
Plans to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Nipomo hit a snag on Jan. 25 when members of the South County Advisory Council unanimously decided they wouldn’t recommend the project’s approval to officials in the San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Department. The project applicant, Robert D. Brody of Los Angeles, is seeking a […]
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Arnie pushes PXP to generate revenue for state parks
Based on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget, if you’re against new offshore oil, you’re probably against state parks, too. Schwarzenegger, a staunch proponent of Plains Exploration and Production Company’s (PXP) offshore oil proposal, tied millions in state parks funds to the project. The governor’s 2010-11 proposed budget would cut $140 million of general fund money […]