Brayton Metzger, Author at News Channel 3-12

Santa Maria community members provide feedback to city’s police department

September 21, 2021 3:14 pm Brayton Metzger

The department brought in an outside consulting firm to assist in updating the plan. The priority – making sure the community and the department are… Continue Reading

Central Coast experts encourage mask wearing as Delta Variant cases surge

July 29, 2021 10:38 pm Brayton Metzger, News Channel 3-12

The Delta Variant of COVID-19 is surging across the country and has local infectious disease experts… Continue Reading

BBQ and tri-tip make triumphant return at Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market

June 18, 2021 12:34 pm Brayton Metzger

Thursday was the first day the Downtown SLO Farmers' Market was held with its expanded… Continue Reading

California unveils vaccine lottery with hopes of boosting vaccinations

May 27, 2021 10:55 pm Brayton Metzger

Governor Gavin Newsom announced big incentives Thursday with hopes of boosting the state's vaccination… Continue Reading

25 years after her disappearance, Kristin Smart is remembered with community walk

May 26, 2021 7:31 pm Brayton Metzger

The walk drew well over 100… Continue Reading

Solvang’s High Roller Tiki Lounge offers familiar tastes for Disney fans

April 30, 2021 10:26 pm Brayton Metzger

Disney fans are flocking to Disneyland after the park reopened to guests for the first time in over a year on Friday, but those still waiting for… Continue Reading

New restaurant bar opens in Solvang despite pandemic difficulties

April 15, 2021 12:20 pm Brayton Metzger

Opening a business is normally a challenge, but during a global pandemic it's even more… Continue Reading

Pismo Beach farmers market makes comeback this week

April 14, 2021 10:28 pm Brayton Metzger

PISMO BEACH, Calif. - The Pismo Beach Farmers Market made its return Wednesday at the Pismo Beach Promenade. The farmers market, organized by the… Continue Reading

Santa Maria, Orcutt businesses react to June 15 reopening date

April 6, 2021 11:09 pm Brayton Metzger

Governor Newsom announced on Tuesday new plans to fully reopen the California economy by June 15. Business owners in Santa Maria and Orcutt reacted… Continue Reading

Demonstrators march in downtown SLO to protest rise in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

April 1, 2021 6:27 pm Brayton Metzger

Demonstrators gathered in Downtown San Luis Obispo to protest anti-Asian hate crimes and racism Thursday… Continue Reading

CoastHills Credit Union expands hours at Betteravia branch

March 31, 2021 10:51 pm Brayton Metzger

CoastHill's Credit Unions headquarters on Betteravia in Santa Maria is expanding their hours of operation. The credit union will now be open on… Continue Reading

Foodbank in Solvang fills growing need in Santa Ynez Valley

March 30, 2021 10:27 pm Brayton Metzger

The food distribution site at the Bethania Lutheran Church in Solvang has served the community for over a… Continue Reading

Lompoc celebrates with socially distanced Easter event

March 29, 2021 7:45 pm Brayton Metzger

LOMPOC, Calif. -- The City of Lompoc's Recreation Division found a fun and safe way to celebrate Easter this year. All week the city is holding… Continue Reading

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brad Hall headline Lompoc Theatre Project’s virtual telethon

March 25, 2021 9:54 pm Brayton Metzger

Julia Louis-Dreyfus along with husband Brad Hall headline the Lompoc Theatre Project's 'The Show Must Go On', a live telethon and variety… Continue Reading

Two dogs abandoned in Bakersfield find hope with Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society

March 17, 2021 10:25 pm Brayton Metzger

Two dogs that were abandoned on a mattress with no food or water near Bakersfield three weeks ago are being cared for by the Santa Ynez Valley Humane… Continue Reading

Allan Hancock College economic impact more than $540 million last year

March 11, 2021 8:35 pm Brayton Metzger

Allan Hancock College released a new economic impact survey and the results show the school adds over $540 million in added income in Santa Barbara,… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County teachers receive COVID-19 vaccine

March 4, 2021 9:03 pm Brayton Metzger

Teachers from across Santa Barbara County made the drive to Lompoc Valley Medical Center on Thursday to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.… Continue Reading

Indoor dining returns to San Luis Obispo county

March 3, 2021 8:00 pm Brayton Metzger

San Luis Obispo county moved into the red tier of the state's reopening plan this week, which means many businesses will face COVID-19 related… Continue Reading

Santa Maria-Bonita School Board to discuss reopening plans at board meeting

February 24, 2021 3:18 pm Brayton Metzger

The Santa Maria-Bonita School District will begin discussing reopening plans at tonight's school board… Continue Reading

SLO City Council receives and files after action review of police response to protest

February 23, 2021 9:57 pm Brayton Metzger

The San Luis Obispo City Council voted to officially file the after action review of the police response to protests on June 1st of last… Continue Reading