Santa Maria NewsLocal news for Santa Maria, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.SLO County Community Foundation Fall Grants Total $221,773- July 22, 2008 The San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation (SLOCCF) is pleased to grant local nonprofit groups a total of $221,773 this year. This year's list of grant recipients illustrates the diversity of needs representedand subsequently met through these grants.(MORE)http://www.topix.net/city/santa-maria-ca/2008/07/slo-county-community-foundation-fall-gran... Garbage from Santa Maria landfill providing power to Marian Medical Center- July 22, 2008 Marian Medical Center is turning trash into money-saving treasure. On Monday, Congresswoman Lois Capps and other local leaders celebrated the hospital's new cogeneration energy plant.http://www.topix.net/city/santa-maria-ca/2008/07/garbage-from-santa-maria-landfill-providi... Sheriff's detectives make arrest in Santa Maria child molestation case- July 22, 2008 Santa Barbara County sheriff's deputies make an arrest in a child molestation case.http://www.topix.net/city/santa-maria-ca/2008/07/sheriffs-detectives-make-arrest-in-santa-... Man pleads not guilty to killing girlfriend's son by burying him in sand- July 22, 2008 A Santa Maria man accused of killing his girlfriend's 5-year-old son by burying him in the sand pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and child endangerment charges today, according to the county District ...http://www.topix.net/city/santa-maria-ca/2008/07/man-pleads-not-guilty-to-killing-girlfrie... San Luis Obispo Criterium a Success- July 21, 2008 The race is exciting to watch as cyclists fly around the downtown area. Hundreds of cyclists took part in this years event.http://www.topix.net/city/santa-maria-ca/2008/07/san-luis-obispo-criterium-a-success?fromr... Obon celebrates Japanese culture- July 21, 2008 Masako Nakano and Joan Tomooka serve Kushiyaki during the Obon Festival Sunday in Santa Maria.http://www.topix.net/city/santa-maria-ca/2008/07/obon-celebrates-japanese-culture?fromrss=... Final Race Results of the San Luis Obispo Criterium Classic- July 21, 2008 The final race at the San Luis Obispo Downtown Criterium Classic just finished. This last race was amoung Men's Elite Professionals,categories 1-2. In the final race, the best of men's cycling faced off in a grueling 70 minute race around a .8 mile course. The ride ended triumphly for Daniel Holloway of VMG- FELT Results from Men's Elite Professional Race: 1)Daniel Holloway of VMG- FELT 2) Ricardo Escuela of UCI CT Successful Living Pro Cycling Team 3)Cody O'Reilly of UCI CT Successful Living..http://www.topix.net/city/santa-maria-ca/2008/07/final-race-results-of-the-san-luis-obispo... San Luis Obispo Downtown Criterium Classic Tenth Race Results- July 20, 2008 The tenth and final race for women just wrapped up at the San Luis Obispo Downtown Criterium Classic. This race was comprised of women's categories 1-3, basically the top of the top in women's professional cycling raced today.The results from this race: 1) Beatriz Rodriguez of Southern California Velo 2)Bonnie Bourque of Acqua al 2 SDBC 3)Kendall Ryan of Major Motion Cycling Club 4) Melodie Metzger of PROMAN 5) Virginia Perkins of Proman Racing 6) Simon Morissette of Kahala LaGrange 7) Sandra...http://www.topix.net/city/santa-maria-ca/2008/07/san-luis-obispo-downtown-criterium-classi... San Luis Obispo Downtown Criterium Classic Ninth Race Results- July 20, 2008 The ninth race of the San Luis Obispo Downtown Criterium Classic came to a close a few minutes ago. This race was for the Men's Master 35+ category,open to men cyclists that are 35 and older. The Results of the Men's Master 35+ Race: 1) Samuel Ames of Simply Fit Action Sports 2) Kevin Phillips of Ironfly 3) Richard Cimadoro of Amgen Giant Masters 4) John Nis of Coates Freedom 2 Do It Felt 5) Nathan Erikson of Bishop Peak Art's Cyclery 6) Derrick Van Nieulande of R5 7)Jean Francois Moustirats...http://www.topix.net/city/santa-maria-ca/2008/07/san-luis-obispo-downtown-criterium-classi... San Luis Obispo Downtown Criterium Classic Eighth Race Results- July 20, 2008 The eighth race at the San Luis Obispo Downtown Criterium Classic just wound down. This race pitted cyclist against cyslist in the Men's Masters 55 and over category, and age based category. The Results From the Men's Masters 55+ Race: 1) John Elgart of Webcor Alto Velo 2) Eric Nelson of Team Tailwinds 3) Ernest Gallardo Sr. of VOS Racing 4) Peter Boberghttp://www.topix.net/city/santa-maria-ca/2008/07/san-luis-obispo-downtown-criterium-classi... |