The tradition of drumming exists worldwide and serves as a musical universal among indigenous populations who use the instruments in differing rituals, often of the spiritual persuasion. Whether African, Australian, or American natives, the crafting of the drum is incredibly important in these cultures, explained Julia Bÿl, who has helped many Californians of all ages […]
CovenTree in Santa Maria hosts Heartbeat of Mother Earth drum making class
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The ultimate fix
Right now, I have a major beef with coconut oil, because I feel like I’ve been lied to. I’ve adored and believed in this product and the miracles that have been attributed to it, however recently I was let down in a big way. Supposedly it can do anything. Except that it can’t. Like it […]
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Adapting to change creates a little pain
So where oh where is El Niño? The weather phenom was expected to be here, but maybe he’s suffering from a little California fever and being fashionably late. Divas. Whatever. The thing is, we were waiting El Niño! We gathered sandbags. We bought super cute umbrellas and rain boots that are still sitting there dry […]
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My vote goes to Hartmann
I will be supporting Joan Hartmann in the June primary because she has chosen jobs and worked with organizations that contribute to making life healthier and safer for people. While working for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an organization that “protects Americans from significant risks to human health,” Joan worked on Safe Drinking Water and […]
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Article misrepresented CrossFit
When I first saw the Sun’s Health and Fitness issue, I was so excited to see a picture of a strong, smiling girl on the cover. As a female who has dealt with her fair share of disordered eating, I really enjoyed reading an article praising women for being strong instead of being skinny. However, […]
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Michael Taylor
Lompoc High School senior basketball guard Michael Taylor is the perfect player to choose as the Sun athlete of the week following Valentine’s Day. When asked about how he came to adopt his fiery and energetic playing style, Taylor can only credit his love for basketball. “It’s just a love for the game,” Taylor said. […]
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Pioneer Valley High School wrestling teams make history
Pioneer Valley High School boys’ and girls’ wrestling coach Kevin Ilac is well aware of how grueling his wrestling program is. And he’s quite upfront about it. “We work insanely hard,” Ilac told the Sun. “We don’t cut kids, kids kind of cut themselves. To just make it through the season is an accomplishment on […]
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Why should or shouldn’t Orcutt be a part of Santa Maria?
Michael Bryant sales associate “Yeah I kind of think it should be. It’s basically the suburbs of Santa Maria.” Andrea McClenathan restaurant assistant manager “I think it’s fine the way it is. Orcutt is really historic, and mixing it with Santa Maria will take it away from that.” Eddie Flores construction worker “I feel like […]
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High school district gets $2 million tech grant
The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District received a $2 million Career Technical Education Incentive Grant to help students get ready for careers and college. The first allocation, a little more than $1.1 million, of the three-year grant is expected to be received soon from the California Department of Education. The state money is […]
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Career Day planned for Solvang School
The North County Volunteer Corps will be holding a career day for grades six through eight at Solvang School on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This will be the first career day at Solvang School; the intent is to enhance public education by connecting “real world” careers and concepts, based on […]
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Kindergarten registration begins
Kindergarten registration for schools in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Children who turn 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 are eligible for regular kindergarten in the 2016-2017 school year. Registration will also take place for a program called transitional kindergarten for children who are slightly younger. Parents […]
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Spotlight on: Argent Data Systems
The website for Argent Data Systems says the company manufactures “electronic products for amateur radio, education, and commercial users.” But the Santa Maria-based company is also affiliated with hyperionloop.com, which is known for its “smart hoops” or hula hoops with light emitting diodes (LED) and programmable electronics. Glittering with a rainbow of colors, the hoops […]
