Closing arguments underway in Kristin Smart murder trial
Closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder trial are underway. Judge Jennifer O’Keefe began the proceeding at 8:50 a.m. by reading instructions…
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Cal Poly announces plans for ‘John Madden Football Center’ at Spanos Stadium
Cal Poly, along with the family of the late John Madden, announced Saturday night plans to create a new state-of-the-art facility for its football…
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‘The end is near’: Kristin Smart murder trial drawing to a close
Court was delayed for three hours Thursday while Judge Jennifer O’Keefe heard a motion by Paul Flores Defense Attorney Robert Sanger, asking that a…
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New Nipomo shopping center opens, bringing added business, traffic to busy downtown area
NIPOMO, Calif. — The long-planned new Nipomo shopping center has opened for business, bringing added shopping and increased traffic to the busy…
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Juror absence postpones witness testimony Monday in the Kristin Smart murder trial
The Kristin Smart murder trial in Salinas was postponed Monday due to an unexpected juror absence.…
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Day of Hope cancer fundraiser collects record-breaking $344,720 in donations
Marian Regional Medical Center, along with Mission Hope Cancer Center, announced on Wednesday morning a record-breaking amount of donations was…
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Santa Maria begins road construction project to improve dozens of streets
The City of Santa Maria began a road construction project Wednesday morning that will improve the surfaces on dozens of…
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Despite impressive rainfall, local lakes to receive little to no increase in water levels
Despite significant rainfall in some Central Coast locations, local reservoirs will experience very little, if any positive impact to currently…
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South SLO County cities provide update on regional recycled water project, including big jump in cost
Government leaders from Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach provide residents with an update on Central Coast Blue, the long-planned regional…
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Santa Maria Airport general manager departing to become new Santa Barbara Airport director
The City of Santa Barbara names Chris Hastert as new Santa Barbara Airport Director. Hastert moves down the coast, leaving his position as Santa…
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Hancock College debuts interactive online map highlighting campus art projects
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Allan Hancock College has debuted a new interactive online map that allows users to view artwork displayed at its Santa Maria…
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Ice Cube concert booked for Santa Maria creating buzz with local music fans
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Legendary rapper Ice Cube has been booked to headline a concert in Santa Maria next month at the Elks Unocal Event Center. The…
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Heat wave puts Santa Maria Air Tanker Base on heightened alert
With temperatures are on the rise around the Central Coast, as well as throughout the state, it has put the Santa Maria Air Tanker Base on high…
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Righetti, Pioneer Valley football teams meet for lunch two days before ‘Battle for the Helmet’ rivalry game
Members of the Righetti and Pioneer Valley football teams meet for lunch during an annual tradition for both schools two days before the “Battle for…
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Local farmers preparing for upcoming hot weather, beginning heat-related precautions
Local farmers are preparing for the upcoming heat wave that is set to bring uncomfortably hot temperatures to the Central Coast late this…
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Vitalant declares ‘blood emergency’ due to critical drop in supplies
A significant drop in blood supplies by nearly 50% since the start of summer has created a critical shortage, causing Vitalant to declare a “blood…
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Hancock College enrollment still down from pre-pandemic numbers, but trending upwards
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — With the fall 2022 semester now underway, student enrollment numbers at Allan Hancock College are still behind pre-pandemic…
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Lucia Mar Unified School District begins new year with several new campus, security improvements
The Lucia Mar Unified School District began the new 2022-23 school year Thursday morning with several new changes and improvements at most of its…
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Day of Hope cancer fundraiser set for Wednesday in Santa Maria Valley, surrounding communities
The 9th Annual Day of Hope fundraiser benefiting Mission Hope Cancer Center patients is all set to take place tomorrow throughout the Santa Maria…
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Santa Maria City Council to discuss proposed five-story mixed-use development next to Town Center mall
The Santa Maria City Council is set to discuss on Tuesday night a proposed five-story mixed-use development that is planned next to the Santa Maria…
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