Residents began purchasing "safe-and-sane" fireworks this week before Tuesdays holiday in Santa Maria. Various local schools, sports leagues, churches and organizations have booths around the city.
Ranked No. 15 nationally by MaxPreps, the Knights passed their biggest test of the young season with a 66-46 win over No. 23 Centennial a day before facing No. 2 Sierra Canyon at Holiday Hoopfest at Lehi High.