Orcutt triple-homicide suspect convicted of domestic violence, banned from possessing firearm
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office released additional information Monday, shedding more light on Friday’s triple homicide case.…
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New Year’s Eve ringing up big sales for local businesses
Local businesses are ringing up big sales just ahead of ringing in the new year. On New Year’s Eve, Santa Maria area businesses were full of…
Continue ReadingFour dead in Orcutt multiple homicide and deputy involved shooting
(Update: 5:36 p.m.) The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office released the identities of the victims and suspect in the Orcutt triple homicide.…
Continue ReadingNew 2019 California looks to deter drunk driving
A California DUI prevention law goes into effect on January 1st, 2019. “The DMV has put together a law related to the new interlock device, and…
Continue ReadingJeff Bridges & The Abiders perform at the opening of Lost Chord Guitars in Solvang
When one show sold out they added another. Jeff Bridges & The Abiders performed back to back shows at the grand opening of the Lost Chord in…
Continue ReadingFriends line a harbor bridge to help a young man propose to his girlfriend
People lined the Channel Islands Blvd. bridge that spans the Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday afternoon to help with a proposal. They held signs with…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara falls to Corona del Mar in Holiday Classic Championship
After rolling through the first three games of the Santa Barbara Holiday Classic, the Santa Barbara Dons got a tougher challenge in the tournament…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara resident calls in canine search team to find her missing dog
A Santa Barbara pet owner called in some extra support to find her lost dog in the form of a team of bloodhounds and their handler. Landa Coldiron…
Continue ReadingUCSB delivers late to beat San Francisco
San Francisco came into The Thunderdome on Saturday night with only one loss on the season and on a five game winning streak. UCSB was up for the…
Continue ReadingEscaped inmate arrested in Paso Robles
(Update 4:21 p.m.) The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation sent out a correction saying Shalom Mendoza was taken to Salinas…
Continue ReadingFire burns Goleta apartment unit
A unit at the Oasis Apartments in Goleta was seriously damaged by fire Friday night. Santa Barbara County firefighters were on the scene at the…
Continue ReadingRobot used to check suspicious device in Carpinteria
Drivers, cyclists, walkers and nearby residents were startled Friday when the sheriff’s department closed roads and trails because of a…
Continue ReadingPort Hueneme police reflect on death of Newman officer
Local agencies all across the state are mourning the death of Corporal Ronil Singh. Singh was killed during a traffic stop early Wednesday morning in…
Continue ReadingSan Luis Obispo woman receives life-changing oral surgery
For years, June Mitts didn’t have much to smile about. The San Luis Obispo woman had a severe disfiguring mouth condition which made…
Continue ReadingNew state law applauded by assault advocates
Advocates for victims of sexual assault applaud new laws going into effect on January 1 in California, including SB 1300. The measure eliminates…
Continue ReadingSanta Maria Kmart Store to Close in March
For decades, Santa Maria shoppers have known they could get anything from socks to kitchen supplies at the Kmart store at 2875 Santa Maria Way. By…
Continue ReadingSanta Maria eyesore alley getting new sidewalk
A new sidewalk is coming to a problematic alley in Santa Maria. The project is behind Depot Street, just off West Morrison, behind the railroad…
Continue ReadingMan arrested for two sexual assaults in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police arrested a man suspected in two sexual assaults. Detectives say they had limited leads to follow after the first incident happened…
Continue ReadingChristmas Tree recycling begins in Santa Barbara
The big tent has come down at Big Wave Dave’s Christmas tree lot in Santa Barbara, just two days after Christmas. Now that the holiday is over,…
Continue ReadingSLO County Public Libraries offering fine amnesty program
2019 is bringing relief to some people who use the County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries. A fine amnesty is being offered throughout January.…
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