Dave Alley, Author at News Channel 3-12

Hancock College fire academy graduates entering rapidly changing firefighting industry

May 19, 2022 10:34 am Dave Alley

Allan Hancock College is celebrating the graduation of 21 cadets from its Fire Academy during a commencement ceremony Thursday morning, who will soon enter a rapidly changing firefighting industry.… Continue Reading

Northern SB County Athletic Round Table names top athletes for school year, inducts two new members into Hall of Fame

May 18, 2022 10:18 pm Dave Alley

The Northern Santa Barbara County Athletic Round Table held its Hall of Fame Athlete Recognition Banquet tonight at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge.… Continue Reading

Pismo Beach to discuss enacting tougher water use restrictions

May 17, 2022 11:52 am Dave Alley

Pismo Beach to consider water restrictions in due to worsening drought conditions. … Continue Reading

Lompoc discussing plan to improve and enhance city’s two major transportation roadways

May 16, 2022 11:44 am Dave Alley

The City of Lompoc is discussing proposed streetscape enhancements and improvements to its two major transportation roadways, H Street and Ocean Avenue, which also serve as Highways 1 and 246.… Continue Reading

SLO County donates medical equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to veterans services

May 13, 2022 11:47 am Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo County has donated medical equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to help out veterans in need of vital health care.… Continue Reading

Recent high winds impacting air quality, especially in south SLO County

May 12, 2022 11:57 am Dave Alley

Consistent high winds over the past several weeks are impacting air quality on the Central Coast, especially in south San Luis Obispo County.… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Fairpark reports strong attendance numbers for recent Strawberry Festival

May 11, 2022 10:41 am Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Attendance numbers released Wednesday by the Santa Maria Fairpark for the recently held Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival show it was a very successful return for the longtime event. The festival took place over three days from April 29-May 1. After the pandemic wiped out the 2020 festival, and forced the… Continue Reading

Central Coast fire agencies hold wildland fire training drills near Santa Maria

May 10, 2022 1:35 pm Dave Alley

Fire agencies from throughout the Central Coast participated in extensive wildland fire training drills all day Tuesday at Las Flores Ranch near Santa Maria.… Continue Reading

Hearst Castle set to reopen this week after being closed for more than two years

May 9, 2022 5:45 pm Dave Alley

After being closed for more than two years, Hearst Castle is set to reopen this week, featuring new and rarely seen displays, as well as a new tour focusing on the life and career of famed architect Julia Morgan.… Continue Reading

Local businesses hoping to ring up big sales for Mother’s Day

May 6, 2022 11:44 am Dave Alley

With Mother's Day sales expected to reach nearly $32 billion nationally, local businesses are hoping cash in on the upcoming holiday.… Continue Reading

Two local fallen peace officers honored at memorial ceremony in Pismo Beach

May 5, 2022 11:29 am Dave Alley

Two fallen San Luis Obispo County peace officers were honored during a memorial ceremony held Thursday morning in Pismo Beach.… Continue Reading

Tourism industry thriving in SLO County, generating pre-pandemic numbers

May 3, 2022 10:00 am Dave Alley

Visit SLO CAL, which is the countywide non-profit destination marketing and management organization for San Luis Obispo County, reports the county continues to a popular travel destination, generating strong revenue for both businesses and the community.… Continue Reading

Strong attendance numbers mark successful return of Santa Maria Strawberry Festival

May 2, 2022 6:10 pm Dave Alley

Thousands of visitors filled the Santa Maria Fairpark over the past weekend, marking a very successful return for the popular event after being wiped out the past two years.… Continue Reading

Strawberry Festival shines spotlight on Santa Maria’s most important crop

April 29, 2022 11:58 am Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- It's time to once again honor the most important crop in the Santa Maria Valley. Beginning Friday, the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival returns for a three-day run at the Santa Maria Fairpark. This year's event marks the first full-fledged Strawberry Festival since 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic wiped out the 2020… Continue Reading

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