Recent rainfall to provide minimal increase to water levels at Central Coast reservoirs
Monday’s rainfall was much-needed and will now help provide a small increase to Central Coast reservoirs that are experiencing low capacity…
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Rainstorm soaks Santa Maria providing wet start to the workweek
A much-needed rainstorm arrived early Monday morning causing a very wet start to the…
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Red hot Santa Maria housing market a concern for city leaders
As the price of housing in Santa Maria skyrockets to record levels, it’s also rising concerns within city government, especially how it is impacting…
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Trial date set in Kristin Smart case, Paul & Ruben Flores enter “not guilty” pleas again
Both men entered not guilty pleas, for a second time, at Wednesday’s arraignment.…
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Annual NewsChannel 12 Turkey Drive kicks off to help support community members in need
The NewsChannel 12 Turkey Drive kicks off on Tuesday, starting a four-week campaign to help support thousands of Central Coast families and community…
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Nearly destroyed four years ago, Camp Rancho Alegre officials keeping close eye on Alisal Fire
More than four years after Camp Rancho Alegre was nearly destroyed by fire, camp officials are keeping a close eye on the nearby Alisal…
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Santa Maria Airport bustling nonstop with planes providing air support to Alisal Fire
The Santa Maria Airport is buzzing with activity Wednesday with air tankers that are battling the Alisal Fire taking off and landing nonstop all day…
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Air tanker support for Alisal Fire finally able to takeoff and help firefight
Air tankers were finally able to takeoff from the Santa Maria Airport Tuesday afternoon and provide much needed firefighting support to battle the…
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Some area businesses cashing in on Dodgers Giants playoff series
With the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants facing off in the National League Divisional Series, some Central Coast businesses are cashing…
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Santa Maria area football rivals meet for lunch ahead of Friday’s game
Two days before battling on the football field, Santa Maria area rivals met in a much friendlier and relaxed environment Wednesday afternoon, dining…
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Huge wind turbine parts continue to move through Lompoc streets
Massive parts to a wind farm now under construction near Lompoc continue to move city streets, a spectacle generating excitement and wonder among…
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Veterans Stand Down begins accepting community donations
With the 9th annual Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down event fast approaching, organizers began accepting community donations on…
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Santa Maria moving forward with downtown revitalization plans
The City of Santa Maria continues to push forward with its long-running plan to revitalize the downtown…
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Santa Maria parochial school faces discrimination lawsuit for canceling football game against team with female player
Valley Christian Academy in Santa Maria is facing a gender discrimination lawsuit after its football team refused to play against a female player…
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Hancock College program helping students fight food insecurity
Allan Hancock College student ambassadors bag food that will be distributed through food-share program. (Photo courtesy of…
Continue Reading Judge rules Paul Flores will stand trial for murder of Kristin Smart
Paul Flores will stand trial for the murder of Kristin…
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Battling dementia at 47, longtime Santa Maria media personality hoping to inspire people and bring awareness to disease
Longtime Santa Maria media personality Tony Gonzales, who is 47-years-old, is coming forward with his battle with dementia, hoping to bring awareness…
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Flores Preliminary Hearing: Both sides rest, ruling expected Wednesday
On Monday, the prosecution rested its case as the defense team opted not to present any new evidence or call a single…
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SLO County holding first elections since controversial departure of clerk-recorder
San Luis Obispo County is holding its first election since the recent departure of clerk-recorder Tommy…
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Judge rules Scott Peterson will not testify in Paul Flores preliminary hearing
A San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judged ruled late Thursday afternoon Scott Peterson will most likely not testify in the Paul Flores…
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