TUESDAY, MARCH 3 • 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 bos-agenda.sbcgov.net. • The Vandenberg Village Community Services District has its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in the District Office […]
Community Notebook 2-26
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Hobnobbing with Helen
Valentine’s Day in Santa Maria was oh-so-social! The town was awash with festive and romantic dinners and dances on Feb. 14. I looked for Cupid at the Good Samaritan Shelter’s annual fundraising dinner, “Hearts for the Homeless,” held at the Santa Maria Country Club. More than 125 people bought $125 tickets ($214 per couple) to […]
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Calling all Panther parents!
On Feb. 26, Pioneer Valley High School will host “Parent-Teacher Night” from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school’s gym. During the event, parents will receive their children’s progress reports. Attendance profiles will be available upon request. Teachers will also be on hand to answer questions about course curriculum. For more information, call the school […]
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Local high school grads achieve at Hancock
College students who graduated from high schools in the Santa Maria Valley area showed up in record numbers on the Allan Hancock College Dean’s Honors List and Special Honors List for the fall 2008 semester, the college announced recently. More than 600 Allan Hancock College students were named to the lists, which recognize students’ academic […]
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Allan Hancock College Foundation elects new officials
Earlier this month, the Allan Hancock College Foundation renewed terms for four of its directors, elected two new directors, and elected new officers for 2009. The college announced in a recent press release that members returning for additional terms are Bob Rhodus, Ernest De Gasparis, Joannie Jamieson, and Mario Juarez. The 2009 officers are Joannie […]
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Isn’t it grand to be a year old?
The Central Coast Women’s Network is celebrating its first anniversary with a business expo and grand reception on March 20. Attendees will participate in educational breakout sessions, hear motivational keynote speaker Starr Hall (founder of 2 Point Media), and see businesses showcasing their products and services at an expo from noon to 4 p.m. Learn […]
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Recession? What recession?
Take a long, hard look at today’s economic climate, and then mark your calendars for an upcoming chance to join an effort to “not participate in the recession.” Local businesses are banding together to offer a one-day intensive “marketing bootcamp,” set for May 16 at the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo. The conference—scheduled to […]
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Don’t let this one get away
Been There, Caught That has grown. The fishing supply shop that sells everything from rods and reels to boat accessories, camping gear, and water toys recently expanded into a neighboring office. Now, shoppers can wander through more than 2,800 square feet of lures and lines. “We wanted to make this the greatest tackle shop possible, […]
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Tee up to fight cancer
Cancer patients currently undergoing treatment—or who’ve already been through it—are invited to join Marian Medical Center and Monarch Dunes Golf Club’s Swing Thru Cancer support program. The program is open to caregivers, family members of patients, and people dealing with cancer or life after cancer. It aims to get them involved in outdoor activities and […]
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Gone silent
On Jan. 29, I received an e-mail notification from YouTube—that ubiquitous video-sharing website—informing me the sound had been disabled on a video I’d posted there. The bit of Internet in question was a souped-up slideshow of photos taken on a trip to Disneyland with friends, synched to the song “Your Imagination” by former Beach Boy […]
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DUI checkpoint results in arrests, vehicle impoundments
The Santa Maria Police Department had a busy night on Feb. 20. The department conducted a DUI and drivers license checkpoint in the 1900 block of South Broadway that resulted in several arrests and vehicle impoundments. According to a report from the police, three drivers were evaluated for driving under the influence, one driver was […]
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Nipomo agencies put a stop to illegal dumping
The Nipomo Community Services District (NCSD) and the local branch of the California Conservation Corps recently worked together to clear an accumulation of illegally dumped appliances, computers, car parts, a travel trailer, trash, and debris from an access road in Nipomo. To help prevent trash from building up there again, locked barricades have been placed […]