PISMO BEACH, Calif. — People traveled across California to enjoy New Years day in Pismo Beach on Wednesday. Some folks said they traveled from Southern and Northern California to visit family. Others camped out, enjoyed the Dunes and sea life activities. Most people said coming to Pismo Beach is a yearly tradition. The restaurants and
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. — The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society presented Music at the Library Series with the Santa Barbara Piano Boys at the Santa Maria Library on Sunday afternoon. The library came alive with the sounds of classical music as the talented brother duo, Zeyn and Rhyan Schweyk, took center stage for a special performance.
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LOS OLIVOS, Calif. — A house fire broke out early Friday morning in Los Olivos, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded swiftly, arriving on the scene shortly after 7:20 a.m. to find a guest house with external flames. Firefighters immediately took action to control the blaze and was
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OCEANO, Calif. — The National Weather Service reported on Saturday potential damaging high surf and coastal flooding will hit the central coast Monday night through Tuesday. They are specifically warning campers near Oceano to stay out of the water. It’s important for beachgoers, boaters, and off-roaders to stay informed and prepared. Whether you’re planning to
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SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. — The holidays are a special time, and there’s no better place to immerse yourself in the festive spirit than the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden at River View Park. Known for its scenic vineyards, charming small towns, and unique landscapes, the Santa Ynez Valley transforms into a winter wonderland each
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. — The 24th Annual Migrant Resource Fair, hosted by the Santa Maria Bonita School District, celebrated the hardworking migrant families of the Santa Maria Valley on Saturday morning. The event, which honors agricultural, fishing, and dairy migrant workers, was a collaborative effort between the Santa Maria Bonita School District and the San
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that typically causes mild cold-like symptoms in healthy adults and older children. However, for certain populations—especially infants, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems—RSV can be very severe and lead to serious respiratory issues, including pneumonia and bronchiolitis. Recently, there has been
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. — This week, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California due to the growing threat of bird flu, also known as avian influenza. While this may seem like a distant or uncommon concern for some, it’s a serious situation with implications for public health, agriculture, and everyday life. In
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. — As the 2023-2024 flu season rolls out, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported something significant: flu activity is back to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. The CDC’s data from October 2023 to April 2024 reveals that flu cases have surged to numbers similar to those seen in the 2016-2017
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SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. — The Santa Ynez Valley Marriott is hosting a wine blend event kicking off at 11 a.m. today. People will learn how to create their own blends with five different red varietals. You can choose your own recipe from Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Syrah, Merlot, and Tempranillo. You will go home with
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. — The Santa Maria Valley Chamber hosted a holiday shopping pop-up for the their Youth CEO Alumni’s on Saturday afternoon at the Santa Maria Town Center. Seven local youth entrepreneurs set up shop and displayed their goods to make the perfect holiday gifts for shoppers. “I think for Christmas, it’s great because
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Local 43-year-old Frank Castillo III was brought into the Santa Maria Superior Courthouse by officers on Thursday morning to face charges after allegedly stabbing an elderly disabled man. The victims loved ones said Castillo has a five year history with his mother’s neighbor 65-year-old Bernie DeBoer. On Halloween morning DeBoer was
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NIPOMO, Calif. – Hundreds gathered for the 8th Annual Olde Towne Nipomo Family Christmas on Sunday. Created in 2017, the popular event features a nighttime parade down East Tefft Street, followed by a community Christmas tree lighting at the corner of East Tefft Street and Thompson Avenue, as well as a Christmas marketplace featuring local
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Santa Maria City Council is filling in their District 2 seat with new member Gloria Flores on December 17th. Gloria Flores beat incumbent Mike Cordero and Benjamin Ortiz this election season. Flores lead by 34.96% and 1,965 votes while Ortiz came up 2nd with 34.19% and 1,922. Corder a retired police
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SOLVANG, Calif. — The California Nature Art Museum in Solvang hosted the 13th Annual Holiday Marketplace on Sunday. This free admission day welcomed visitors to enjoy local artisans and unique gifts that celebrate nature, wildlife, and the outdoors. Guests also enjoyed browsing art, prints and books by select artists on view in the current exhibitions
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GUADALUPE, Calif. — The iconic Masatani Market in Guadalupe is closing after serving the community of Guadalupe for 102 years. The grocery store was first opened in 1922 during the Great Depression, by Papa San and Mama San. In a few years the second generation owner was born. The Masatani’s welcomed their only son Harry.
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ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. — The 4th Annual Single Parent Giveback is in full effect bringing 7 Central Coast families a magical Christmas this year. Founders Natalie Davis from San Luis Obispo and Kisa Maxwell from Nipomo endured being single mothers together. They know far too well the emotional and financial strain a single parent or
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service are monitoring the Lake Fire Burn Scar for potential Debris Flow during current rainfall. The Lake Fire sparked on July 5th and was the largest fire in California this year. It burned 38,664 acres and thousands of firefighters
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Travelers are driving up and down the Central Coast for Thanksgiving this week even in the rain.
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Allan Hancock College hosted the annual Home Motors Tournament in Santa Maria this weekend.
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