Kids are finally playing on new turf and playgrounds in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Elementary students finally get to play on new turf at a few schools in Santa Maria. The kids are enjoying the refurbishments.…
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Santa Maria-Bonita School District unanimously reaffirms student protections
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria Bonita School District voted unanimously to reaffirm protections for their students. This has an emphasis on…
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New gas station at busy Orcutt intersection draws mixed opinions
ORCUTT, Calif. – A busy intersection with a history of accidents in Orcutt will soon have a new gas station, and construction is fully underway.…
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All quiet on the campus front for St. Patrick’s Day in SLO
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Cal Poly and city leaders took some active steps for St. Patrick’s Day weekend in San Luis Obispo, in order to avoid a…
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State of Vandenberg 2025: Vandenberg Space Force Base Highlights Record Launches and Future Goals
LOMPOC, Calif. — Community members braved the rain to attend the 2025 annual “State of Vandenberg” luncheon. Col. Mark Shoemaker, Col. Dustin…
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Marian Medical Center Reports Drop in Flu Cases After Intense Season
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – We’ve experienced an unusually long flu season on the Central Coast, but an official at Marian Regional Medical Center in…
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Apricot Lane Boutique Opens in Santa Maria with Chamber of Commerce Ribbon-Cutting
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is adjusting its ribbon-cutting schedule to encourage greater attendance. The…
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Mail Theft on the Rise Across Central Coast
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Mail theft continues to rise at an alarming rate, with Central Coast residents experiencing a surge in thefts and subsequent…
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Santa Barbara County DA Files New Charges in Father-Son Sexual Assault Case
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office has filed new charges in a case involving a father and son from Santa…
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Grover Beach discusses plans of park property and sewage system updates
GROVER BEACH, Calif. – Locals in Grover Beach are questioning a decision made by city leadership about where to direct grant money. The City of…
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SLO REP’s Miossi Trust Matching Challenge for new venue in downtown cultural arts district
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre is preparing for its second act by building a new theatre downtown. In acting there…
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50501: The People’s Movement protests Trump Administration in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Ventura
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Demonstrators gathered Tuesday in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Ventura as part of a nationwide protest against the…
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Ontiveros Elementary Celebrates Read Across America in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Oh the places you’ll go when you pick up a book! At Ontiveros school, just take a look! The Cat In The Hat made reading so…
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Marian Regional Medical Center partners with United Way to bring the community ‘Literacy 2.0’
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Parents will have access to a new literacy program at Marian Medical Center in Santa Maria. In 1995, country music singer Dolly…
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Administrators look for inclusivity at six Santa Maria Elementary Schools this week
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Six elementary schools in Santa Maria were visited by district administrators this week. The Santa Maria Bonita school district…
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Allan Hancock College students host Black History Month Celebration
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A Black History Month event was held at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria today. The associated student body government of…
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A.M. Radio stations have the Santa Ynez Valley covered for Disaster Preparedness
BUELLTON, Calif. – Santa Barbara county is announcing a new communication network for emergencies and disasters, using A.M. radio. A.M. radio as a…
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Warm temperatures bring thoughts of Summer Travels to SLO county
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The warmer temperatures are causing people to think about their summer travel plans. Temperatures are rising as we approach…
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Tax preparers address concerns for this Tax Season
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Local tax preparers are addressing concerns in Santa Maria. Tax season for 2024 is ramping up in a big way, and so are the…
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This year’s “Spray Safe” presented fully in Spanish in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Agricultural workers in Santa Maria got some specialized training on pesticide safety, this year fully in Spanish. The fifth…
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