Keith Carls, Author at News Channel 3-12

Director of ICU at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center awarded with “Life Saver Award”

May 20, 2022 2:00 pm Keith Carls

Thorne is the recipient of the annual "Life Saver Award" from Donor Network West for setting up the first and only Organ Donor Program in a San Luis Obispo County hospital.… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Race

May 19, 2022 8:00 am Keith Carls

Candidates seek public trust, transparency and integrity in San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder election… Continue Reading

Second attempt by Oceano Community Services District for parcel tax increase to fund fire protection

May 10, 2022 12:12 pm Keith Carls

For the second time in two years, the Oceano Community Services District is asking property owners for a tax increase to fund fire protection services.… Continue Reading

Lompoc hosting Summer Employment Workshop for student teens and young adults

April 20, 2022 8:38 am Keith Carls

The Summer Employment Workshop for Teens is designed to inform young people between the ages of 15 and 19 years old about the process of finding employment.… Continue Reading

Veterans of Foreign Wars display armored vehicle for Righetti High School students

April 12, 2022 4:45 pm Keith Carls

The real, live history lesson included testimony from local vets who have served overseas.… Continue Reading

Public comment deadline nears on proposed early release of state prison inmates

April 12, 2022 4:16 am Keith Carls

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office is advising the public the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations (CDCR) is seeking to enact permanent regulations which would result in the early release of thousands of violent offenders and “nonviolent second strikers.”… Continue Reading

Career Exploration Day at Allan Hancock College

April 1, 2022 3:05 pm Keith Carls, Jade Martinez-Pogue

Hundreds of high school students spent most of the morning and early afternoon learning more about what Allan Hancock College offers to help them achieve their personal career goals.… Continue Reading

Seasonal beach restrictions near Vandenberg Space Force Base beaches begin Tuesday

March 1, 2022 4:26 pm Keith Carls, Jade Martinez-Pogue

Restrictions are now in place for public access to beaches along the Vandenberg Space Force Base as part of an annual program to protect habitat for the western snowy plover during its nesting and hatching season.… Continue Reading

Santa Maria COVID-19 test distributions run out of kits in 45 minutes

February 9, 2022 11:10 am Keith Carls, Lily Dallow

Free COVID-19 test kits at both Santa Maria distributions were all handed out within 45 minutes of opening this morning.… Continue Reading

All-Electric, Zero-Emissions Intercity Bus debut

January 28, 2022 4:47 pm Keith Carls, Lily Dallow

It's the start of a new era in public transportation for Santa Barbara County… Continue Reading

Cuesta College begins Spring semester

January 18, 2022 10:23 am Keith Carls

Cuesta College begins Spring semester with at least half of all classes available for in-person learning… Continue Reading

Landmark Lompoc hotel gets new lease on life

January 12, 2022 6:22 pm Keith Carls

The hotel was built during the 1960s construction boom in the Lompoc Valley.… Continue Reading

Family displaced after fire rips through Santa Maria mobile home

January 4, 2022 11:10 am Keith Carls

The cause of the fire is under investigation.… Continue Reading

Central Coast program teaching young people golf and tools for success making a solid impact

December 29, 2021 12:12 pm Keith Carls

In addition to being a popular program for kids, the First Tee Central Coast is a hit with parents.… Continue Reading

Sheriff’s office identifies 2 killed in Tanglewood house fire

December 27, 2021 6:47 am Keith Carls

Two people were killed in a house fire in the Tanglewood neighborhood near Santa Maria. … Continue Reading

Nonprofit organization hosts holiday season gift giveaway to help families in Santa Ynez Valley

December 17, 2021 2:36 pm Keith Carls

Over 50 volunteers will donate 200 hours to transform the Vets Hall into a fully operational, 2-day boutique.… Continue Reading

Santa Maria commercial center seeing growth in business and popularity

December 15, 2021 2:39 pm Keith Carls

Skyway Center revival comes after years of dormancy in Santa Maria. … Continue Reading

AHC Public Safety Training Academy honors latest graduating classes

December 10, 2021 10:32 am Keith Carls

The Public Safety Training Academy at Allan Hancock College is honoring its latest class of graduates in ceremonies at the Lompoc Valley campus.… Continue Reading

Ceremony in Santa Maria commemorates 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack

December 7, 2021 4:31 pm Keith Carls

A solemn ceremony in Santa Maria was held Tuesday morning to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Redistricting Commission settles on final, preferred map

December 7, 2021 8:50 am Keith Carls

The Redistricting Commission is mandated to consider equal populations and communities of interest.… Continue Reading