They’re at it again. A year removed from an appearance in the California Interscholastic Federation’s Southern Section semifinals, Righetti High’s boys’ soccer team is keeping the ball rolling right into another playoff berth. Head coach John Pranjic, now in his second year, has yet to lose a Pac-7 league contest in his coaching career, a […]
Purple reign
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Alyssa Ray
Alyssa Ray is no stranger to the game of softball. She’s been playing since she was 5, and since then, she’s accumulated quite a few honors from the field. While attending Lompoc High School, Ray was appointed to All-League every year she played softball. After graduation, she began to play for Allan Hancock College and, […]
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Sign up for city T-ball
Santa Maria’s Recreation and Parks Department is now registering children ages 5 to 7 for recreational T-ball. The cost is $30.50 for city residents and $38 for non-residents. Registrations will be accepted at the Recreation and Parks administrative office at 615 McClelland St. until Feb. 4. Play begins March 6 at Robin Ventura Baseball Field. […]
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Try out for pro baseball
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 […]