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The San Luis Obispo-Righetti game that figures to decide the Sunset League championship heads a slate of Central Coast high school football games this week. It's early in the league campaign. San Luis Obispo (5-1, 1-0) played its Sunset League opener last week and beat Pioneer Valley 45-0 at home. Righetti (5-1, 0-0) is coming off a bye week and will make its Sunset League debut when its game against the Tigers kicks off Friday night at Righetti's Warrior Stadium at 7 p.m. However, Righetti and San Luis Obispo have established themselves as the teams to beat in the league.

Gathering on Buellton’s Willemsen property offers games, exhibits, and desserts, to raise money for facility. Ashley Jenkins continues to beat the drum for the work-in-progress Santa Ynez Valley Children’s Museum at the former Willemsen property on 202 Dairyland Road in Buellton. The founder and board president hosted the...

Youth up to age 18 are invited to participate in the Lompoc Public Library’s Book Character Pumpkin Contest. Real or fake pumpkins or gourds will be accepted for the contest, and the pumpkin decoration should be inspired by a character from a book. Pumpkins may be painted and small,...

Cooper Smith, Christian Zahry, Angel Camarena and Eirhardt Klostermann are all seniors, and they are all veteran players for the St. Joseph boys varsity water polo team. In the past, the last regular season game had marked the end of the season for the four and the rest of the St. Joseph squad. That was in the past.

Arts Programs, Work Relief Programs, Federal Arts Project (FAP), Works Progress Administration (WPA) Helen Seegert completed this 7′ x 12′ painted cement mural, entitled “Building the Mission,” in 1936 with funds provided by the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project. It is on view in the foyer of the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building auditorium.

The Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors — Gregory Beebe, Terri Leifeste and Anna Murphy. The Marian Foundation supports the health care programs at the hospital and helps enhance patient care through fundraising, raising awareness, and fostering community partnerships year-round.

Is Junior year of high school hard, is what most sophomores in high school ask. The answer is YES! This is totally my opinion coming from a senior in high school. I have older cousins and one older brother that have graduated from high school. When I was a sophomore I always asked myself, what would Junior year be like?. August 2023 I start my junior year of high school. The first day is obviously pretty easy because you get to see your teachers and classmates. What you do typically the first day of school is introduce yourself to the people around you and 3 facts about yourself. The week after you start to get homework from mostly all your classes. At first it seems pretty easy because the teachers spend a good amount of time in one lesson. One month into your junior year u might have multiple homework’s from a specific class. Also the first month you can be busy because football nights begin, English classes start to talk about what your next step after high school, ect. Sooner than later you have a presentation due and it’s a big part of your grade so you have to do your best if not then your grade can drop. You now start 2nd semester which is more hard than 1st semester. Your assignments start to accumulate and you don’t know what to do at that point but to keep pushing because you are almost done. Around months April-June it settles down and teachers don’t assign as much homework as they used to. One tip I give to the upcoming Junior’s is that ask lots of questions when you are having a hard time. Teacher are more than happy to help you when you are struggling. Trust me senior year gets better!

Buellton’s Arts and Culture Committee, in coordination with the Buellton City Council, continues its newest large-scale community art project themed "Exploring the Ocean" in downtown Buellton. The committee put out a call for artists of all ages to send in their ocean drawings, and received submissions from over 80...

New Sunset League rivals combine for 901 yards of offense in Greyhounds’ 42-34 victory. For the first time in more than two decades, the Atascadero and Santa Ynez football teams faced off as league opponents, but in a different section and different league. After being part of the Los...

Solvang Danish Days returned in late September, drawing festivalgoers from near and far for a weekend of dance, authentic fare like aebleskiver, parades, and LEGO brick building during the town's 87th annual celebration. The three-day event, held each year since 1936, honors the establishment of Solvang by Danish Americans in...

Editor's Note: This is one in a series of profiles exploring the goals and interests of local candidates running for seats in the Nov. 5 election. Alma Hernandez, a candidate for the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Board, aims to address the needs of students and families in the district as she seeks re-election to the Trustee Area 3 seat. Having served on the school board for a year following a provisional appointment, Hernandez is now ready to take her commitment to the board for a full term.

Try a new pumpkin bar recipe this week for fall. Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting by Heather Isom from Santa Maria, CA Instead of making a pumpkin pie, try these delicious pumpkin pie bars. It has all the flavors of a pie without a crust. We would consider these more cake-like bars than a ...

The Santa Maria Public Library will offer four free craft workshops for adults during October, held in the library’s Learning Loft, 421 S. McClelland St. All materials will be provided. The programs, designed for patrons ages 18 and older, are:. Casual Crafternoon: Book Decoupage Mini Pumpkins – noon, Wednesday,...

The city of Santa Maria and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce are partnering to highlight different local businesses through program titled Business of the Quarter. On four occasions during the year, the chamber will recognize two small businesses. Eligible businesses must have fewer than 20 employees; be in...

Allan Hancock College is set to host a fundraiser entitled “Moving Dreams Forward” at the Ann Foxworthy Gallery — celebrating the rich tapestry of Chicano art. Scheduled for Oct. 12, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the event promises an exciting afternoon for art enthusiasts. Attendees...

Lompoc has been away from home for three games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Arroyo Grande Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games. Lompoc is headed...

Go to - syvnews.com/bestof2024 - to vote for your favorites - Best Brunch, Best Acupuncture, Best Attorney and more - now. Vote for all of the nominated Santa Ynez Valley businesses once per day in each subcategory until Thursday, October 10, at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced in the...

Farmersville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lompoc Braves. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-6. Farmersville's loss dropped...

At the Parks-Janeway Carriage House Museum in Santa Ynez, every wagon has a story. The museum's newest exhibit is an 1870 chuck wagon.

The Lompoc District Libraries Foundation has two upcoming events on the calendar. Both are aimed at raising funds for the organization's Charlotte's Web Mobile Children's Library.