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Around 60 Parolees Graduate from Santa Barbara Day Reporting Center’s Reentry Program
My sister firmly believes that “life cannot be ruined.” It is a sentiment that may seem difficult to trust, especially while moving in and out of jail and battling addiction. But she did, and she still does, now that she has a stable job, her own house, and a growing family.
Hancock honors 16 retiring faculty and staff
Allan Hancock College bid farewell to 16 retiring employees who contributed a combined 346 years of service to the college during an in-person recognition ceremony on May 22. . The honored retirees included employees who spent decades serving Hancock students, as well as faculty and staff members who worked to support...
Kevin G. Walthers: Changing the odds, one grad at a time
Our apologies if you were held up in the traffic around Allan Hancock College last Friday. As many were preparing for Memorial Day weekend on that Friday morning, thousands of family members were streaming onto campus to celebrate a graduate. Our graduates come in a variety of forms — many...
Righetti film students win two awards at regional showcase
During the Central Coast Film Society’s 2024 Student Film and Digital Media Competition in mid-May, six film students from Ernest Righetti High School in Orcutt were honored with two of the competition’s top three awards, according to the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. Righetti senior Rafael...
Nipomo High School joins Airgas welding education initiative
Nipomo High School recently became one of 34 schools from 29 states to join the High School Welding Education Initiative for the first time, a program offered through welding equipment supplier Airgas. “Nipomo High School was selected to participate … as the teachers and the school board had an established...
Garces Memorial High School Salutatorian: Kelsey Abraham
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., (KGET) — Graduation season is upon us, and 17 News at Sunrise celebrates Kelsey Abraham, salutatorian at Garces Memorial High School, achievements, and future aspirations. Salutatorian, Kelsey Abraham, who graduated from Garces Memorial High School with a 4.82 GPA, is excited to attend Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo in the fall to […]
Wrangler University clown school teaches media all things Elks Rodeo
Astride a horse in oversized clown pants and gaudy makeup, this member of the local media was among a group given an exclusive glimpse this week into the behind-the-scenes action that will be part of the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo starting with Thursday's opening. Clown school is something very special...
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