The Busiest Day of Tax Season in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Tuesday is the national deadline for filing your taxes. This year has been a slow tax year. Even though local tax preparers…
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Vandenberg represented by Operation Homefront’s 2025 Military Child of the Year honoree
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – A local high school student received national recognition for her contributions to her community. Seven kids…
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HASBARCO cuts ribbon on Cypress & 7th Apartments in Lompoc
LOMPOC, Calif. – A new option for affordable housing in Lompoc cut the ribbon this morning. The Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County, or…
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Praise to Grover Beach Police and Five Cities Fire for Quick Action
GROVER BEACH, Calif. – A Grover Beach police officer is being praised for his alertness and quick action this last weekend. Local residents can rest…
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Status of Student Loan Options on the Central Coast
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Local university students with student loans will have to deal with a different federal agency as president Trump’s…
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Lumina Alliance protects vital Survivor Services with “Light the Way” Lifeline Campaign in SLO
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A non-profit in San Luis Obispo is raising funds to protect vital services for survivors of abuse, and the public can help.…
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High School Registration now open at Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – While students are beginning to think about their summer vacation plans, parents might want to start thinking ahead to what…
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April is Crime Victims’ Rights Awareness Month in San Luis Obispo
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A crime victims’ advocacy event took place today at the Katcho Achadjian government center in downtown San Luis Obispo. SLO…
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PG&E Seeks to Improve Safety at Diablo Canyon Amid Public Concerns
AVILA BEACH, Calif. — PG&E is taking steps to improve safety at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, but one local group remains concerned.…
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Old Town Orcutt gets their Second Wind in time for Spring
ORCUTT, Calif. – Old Orcutt’s spring activities are just around the corner, and this year they’re getting more interactive with the public. As…
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San Luis Obispo County Awards $500K Grant to Boost Housing Assistance
OCEANO, Calif. — San Luis Obispo County is already seeing promising results from a recent $500,000 grant aimed at expanding housing assistance and…
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Santa Maria’s well known Downtown Fridays 2025 begins
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – One of the most popular community events Santa Maria has to offer is getting its annual start. Some vendors began setting up at…
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New Ordinance bans Urban Camping in Lompoc city limits
LOMPOC, Calif. – Lompoc will very soon be cracking down on homeless encampments in and around the city. Earlier this month, the Lompoc city council…
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Authorities warn Central Coast families of Counterfeit Car Seats
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Local authorities have identified a growing concern involving substandard car seats for infants and toddlers. Marian Regional…
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Off-Highway Vehicle recreation will be staying in business in Oceano
OCEANO, Calif. – A long running debate about off-road vehicles at the Oceano Dunes could at last be settled. The community seems to mostly favor the…
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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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