Santa Maria community members provide feedback to city’s police department
The department brought in an outside consulting firm to assist in updating the plan. The priority – making sure the community and the department…
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Central Coast experts encourage mask wearing as Delta Variant cases surge
The Delta Variant of COVID-19 is surging across the country and has local infectious disease experts…
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BBQ and tri-tip make triumphant return at Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
Thursday was the first day the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market was held with its expanded…
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California unveils vaccine lottery with hopes of boosting vaccinations
Governor Gavin Newsom announced big incentives Thursday with hopes of boosting the state’s vaccination…
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25 years after her disappearance, Kristin Smart is remembered with community walk
The walk drew well over 100…
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Solvang’s High Roller Tiki Lounge offers familiar tastes for Disney fans
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…
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New restaurant bar opens in Solvang despite pandemic difficulties
Opening a business is normally a challenge, but during a global pandemic it’s even more…
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Pismo Beach farmers market makes comeback this week
PISMO BEACH, Calif. – The Pismo Beach Farmers Market made its return Wednesday at the Pismo Beach Promenade. The farmers market, organized by the…
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Santa Maria, Orcutt businesses react to June 15 reopening date
Governor Newsom announced on Tuesday new plans to fully reopen the California economy by June 15. Business owners in Santa Maria and Orcutt reacted…
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Demonstrators march in downtown SLO to protest rise in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Demonstrators gathered in Downtown San Luis Obispo to protest anti-Asian hate crimes and racism Thursday…
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CoastHills Credit Union expands hours at Betteravia branch
CoastHill’s Credit Unions headquarters on Betteravia in Santa Maria is expanding their hours of operation. The credit union will now be open on…
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Foodbank in Solvang fills growing need in Santa Ynez Valley
The food distribution site at the Bethania Lutheran Church in Solvang has served the community for over a…
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Lompoc celebrates with socially distanced Easter event
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 the…
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brad Hall headline Lompoc Theatre Project’s virtual telethon
Julia Louis-Dreyfus along with husband Brad Hall headline the Lompoc Theatre Project’s ‘The Show Must Go On’, a live telethon and variety…
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Two dogs abandoned in Bakersfield find hope with Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society
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…
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Allan Hancock College economic impact more than $540 million last year
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,…
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Santa Barbara County teachers receive COVID-19 vaccine
Teachers from across Santa Barbara County made the drive to Lompoc Valley Medical Center on Thursday to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.…
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Indoor dining returns to San Luis Obispo county
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…
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Santa Maria-Bonita School Board to discuss reopening plans at board meeting
The Santa Maria-Bonita School District will begin discussing reopening plans at tonight’s school board…
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SLO City Council receives and files after action review of police response to protest
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…
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