Dave Alley, Author at News Channel 3-12

Santa Maria Valley Chamber unveils plans to increase tourism to the region

January 15, 2026 11:58 am Dave Alley

he Santa Maria Valley Chamber will unveil plans Thursday afternoon that are currently being developed to help in boost tourism in the region in the… Continue Reading

Guadalupe celebrates opening of new Early Learning Center for city’s youngest students

January 14, 2026 11:51 am Dave Alley

The Guadalupe Union School District (GUSD) officially opened its Early Learning Center (ELC) on Wednesday morning, welcoming about 100 students to a… Continue Reading

News Channel 3-12 Blood Drive: Santa Maria Man Saved by Transfusion Now Returning the Favor

January 13, 2026 11:57 am Dave Alley

A Santa Maria man who was saved through a blood donation two years ago is returning the favor by donating blood himself as much as… Continue Reading

Lopez Lake Water Level Slowly Rising After Recent Rainstorms

January 12, 2026 11:33 am Dave Alley

The water level at Lopez Lake is slowly rising after receiving a significant amount of rain over the past two… Continue Reading

Two Highway 101 ramps in Arroyo Grande to close for a week beginning this weekend

January 9, 2026 3:44 pm Dave Alley

A pair of Highway 101 ramps in Arroyo Grande will close this weekend due to a construction project that will last one… Continue Reading

SLO County Rolls Out Redesigned Website to Track Respiratory Illnesses in the Community

January 8, 2026 11:59 am Dave Alley

The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department has created a newly redesigned website that tracks the number of respiratory virus cases in the… Continue Reading

Upcoming News Channel 3-12 MLK Day of Service Blood Drive looking to help boost local supplies

January 7, 2026 11:39 am Dave Alley

The 8th Annual News Channel 3-11-12 MLK Day of Service Blood Drive will be held later this month in an effort to help boost local supply… Continue Reading

SLO County Supervisors begin new year with reorganized board leadership

January 6, 2026 11:44 am Dave Alley

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors began the new year Tuesday morning by officially appointing a new chairperson for the 2026… Continue Reading

Santa Maria honors late community icon Jim Glines with memorial sign

January 5, 2026 11:59 am Dave Alley

The City of Santa Maria honored the community icon Jim Glines with the unveiling of a new memorial sign Monday… Continue Reading

High tides to create dangerous beach conditions through Monday

January 2, 2026 5:17 pm Dave Alley

The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning beachgoers about dangerous conditions along the coastline for the next few… Continue Reading

Upcoming infrastructure project on busy Nipomo road to disrupt traffic for months

January 2, 2026 11:49 am Dave Alley

An upcoming infrastructure project on a busy Nipomo roadway will disrupt traffic flow in the area for several… Continue Reading

Rainy weather expected to bring added challenges for law enforcement during New Year’s holiday

December 31, 2025 11:50 am Dave Alley

Rainy weather during the New Year's holiday may provide extra challenges for local law enforcement agencies during what is already one of their… Continue Reading

CHP set to begin two-day holiday enforcement period

December 23, 2025 12:53 pm Dave Alley

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is getting ready to hold its two-day long holiday enforcement period beginning Wednesday… Continue Reading

Staffing levels for storm response crews will remain normal during Christmas holiday

December 23, 2025 9:13 am Dave Alley

Even with a rare Christmastime rainstorm set to soak the Central Coast this week, local agencies say staffing will remain at normal levels despite… Continue Reading

Santa Maria woman wins News Channel 3-12 Holiday Giveaway to claim $3,400 in prizes

December 19, 2025 5:37 pm Dave Alley

Susan Garcia of Santa Maria is the lucky winner of this year's News Channel 3-12 Holiday… Continue Reading

Low number of monarch butterflies recorded for second straight year in Pismo Beach

December 18, 2025 12:04 pm Dave Alley

For a second straight year, a low number of monarch butterflies have been counted at the popular Pismo State Beach Butterfly… Continue Reading

Arroyo Grande celebrates reopening of busy Traffic Way Bridge after months of closure

December 17, 2025 11:20 am Dave Alley

Arroyo Grande is celebrating the reopening of an important and busy roadway that has been closed for several… Continue Reading

Annual Diablo Canyon emergency information calendars now available to the public

December 17, 2025 8:38 am Dave Alley

An annual outreach effort to help provide emergency preparedness information about Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) is now underway in San Luis… Continue Reading

New holiday promotion encouraging people to ‘Shop Small’ in the Santa Maria Valley

December 15, 2025 8:37 pm Dave Alley

A new promotion in the Santa Maria Valley is encouraging shoppers this holiday season to support local… Continue Reading

Good Samaritan toy drive begins to benefit kids in local homeless shelters

December 9, 2025 12:05 pm Dave Alley

An annual toy drive held each year by Good Samaritan Shelter to benefit children who are clients of the Santa Barbara County-based non-profit… Continue Reading