The California Department of Education and Los Angeles County Office of Education recently named Lompoc’s Cabrillo High School an “Academy Award” winner for its Support Personnel Accountability Report Card. Every year, the state and regional education office recognize a handful of exemplary school counseling and student support programs by presenting them with the accolades. The […]
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United Way hires PR
The Northern Santa Barbara County United Way announced the hiring of Donna Polizzi to help the organization with fundraising and public relations. Polizzi boasts more than 20 years of experience in PR, advertising, media buying, commercial production, and event marketing. She’s a 22-year resident of the Central Coast and lives in Orcutt with her husband […]
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Prevent a foreclosure
Homeowners who want to learn about alternatives to foreclosure are invited to attend a free foreclosure prevention seminar put on by the People’s Self-Help Housing Corporation in Santa Maria on May 20. The bi-lingual workshop takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Building at Los Adobes de Maria II, 1148 W. Boone St. Brian […]
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Grants are available for social services
The Santa Barbara Foundation announced the creation of a new fund to provide grants for food, shelter, and medical care assistance to nonprofit groups in the community. The Community Economic Recovery Fund will award grants of up to $50,000 in emergency relief for established organizations that assess needs and provide basic services to people who’ve […]
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Kids get a day at Nipomo Park
Children can enjoy a free day of pony rides, bounce houses, community booths, live entertainment, and a petting zoo at Nipomo Recreation Association’s annual Kids Day event on May 16. The fun takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nipomo Community Park. Other entertainment includes a magic show, Little Bits Preschool, Spirit […]
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Stop the teen pregnancy epidemic
A recent issue of the Pediatrics journal found that teens who take virginity pledges are just as likely to have sex as those who do not take the pledge. Also, they are less likely to use condoms or other forms of contraception, thus resulting in unwanted teen pregnancy, which is an epidemic in Santa Maria. […]
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Read about finance
The time is deliciously ripe for genuine political unity and perhaps even a shot at reasonable equity for the tattered, beleaguered, ever-shrinking, working middle class. First, the large segment of the populace that has apparently been living in monastic seclusion on an eight-year camping trip in remote Absurdistan needs to be welcomed back into the […]
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We salute all teachers
In honor of the “Day of the Teacher,” the California Retired Teachers Association, Division 17, has donated to the Lompoc Public Library $200 to purchase books for their children’s section. The local organization of the CRTA honors all teachers, but especially those teaching in Northern Santa Barbara County. We are proud of the teachers and […]
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These students have no place in our society
On Friday, May 1, approximately 70 students from both Pioneer Valley and Santa Maria high schools decided to cut school so they could protest America’s current stand on illegal immigration. All of the students held Mexican flags as they marched from Main Street to City Hall, where they finally congregated on the corner of Broadway […]
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Fairpark revs up for May motor events
If it’s the weekend and the ground starts shaking, don’t panic—it just might be Harleys and hotrods rolling into the Santa Maria Fairpark. First, Quick Throttle and Santa Maria Harley-Davidson present “Santa Maria Motorcycle Madness” on May 16 and 17. The event includes bike shows, games, slow races, concerts from bands like the Filthies and […]
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Take a dip in the pool
It’s beginning to warm up outside, and the pools at Paul Nelson Aquatic Center and Pioneer Valley High School are opening for recreational swimming. From now until June 12, the pool at Paul Nelson is open to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:30 to 3:30 […]
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It’s been a long time coming
Allan Hancock College and post-season baseball are two phrases that haven’t been heard together for some time—six years, to be exact. But this year’s Bulldogs have a bite that’s worse than their bark, and on a club without superstars, the name of the game is teamwork. “This team has no one standout player, but they […]