The Severity of RSV in Santa Maria and statewide – What You Need to Know
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that typically causes mild cold-like symptoms in healthy adults and older…
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Santa Maria CHP gives Christmas presents to Bonita Elementary Students
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Some very happy kids received an early Christmas surprise and got their pick out of a room full of toys in Santa Maria on…
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Righetti High student hospitalized after hit-and-run at South Bradley and Woodmere
ORCUTT, Calif. – A Righetti High student was injured after being hit by a vehicle at South Bradley and Woodmere Road. The driver of the vehicle was…
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Santa Maria asking bus riders for input on a new route to San Luis Obispo
Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is asking bus riders for their input to help create a new round trip route to San Luis…
Continue ReadingKelly Clarkson’s subtle yet satisfying message to anyone single this Christmas
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — We see what you did there, Kelly Clarkson. The singer and daytime-talk show host released a fireside video…
Continue ReadingJoss Stone says she’s discovered she’s pregnant – just weeks after adopting a baby
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Joss Stone has revealed that she is pregnant, just weeks after she and her husband adopted a baby boy. The…
Continue ReadingBilly Bob Thornton passed on ‘Mission Impossible’ villain role so he wouldn’t be ‘the guy trying to kill Tom Cruise’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Billy Bob Thornton doesn’t mind playing a bad guy, but there are some lines he will draw. During an…
Continue ReadingRingo Starr and Paul McCartney reunited on stage to play Beatles’ classics
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr got back to where they once belonged on Thursday night – performing…
Continue ReadingHow ‘The Brutalist’ built architect László Tóth — inside and out
By Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — In a dark corner of a mansion in mid-century Pennsylvania, Erzsébet, a Hungarian immigrant rebuilding her life in…
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Falcon 9 launch of Bandwagon-2 mission from Vandenberg SFB scheduled early Saturday
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – A Falcon 9 launch of the Bandwagon-2 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base has been scheduled for…
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Santa Barbara Rescue Mission hosts annual Christmas Feast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission hosted its annual Christmas Feast & Giveaway on Thursday. More than a hundred people…
Continue ReadingSiargao, the ‘surf capital of the Philippines,’ is riding a wave of change
By Kate Springer, CNN (CNN) — Siargao’s global reputation as the “surf capital of the Philippines” dates back to 1980, when surf…
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State Fire Marshall grants waivers for Sable Offshore’s plans to restart local oil production
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On Tuesday, the California Office of the State Fire Marshall granted safety waivers for two pipelines necessary to restart…
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Ventura County District Attorney’s Office shared location of future East County Family Justice Center
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The City of Thousand Oaks has been selected for the location of the future East County Family Justice Center. The…
Continue ReadingChris Martin says Coldplay aims to spread love even in the face of haters
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Throughout Coldplay’s nearly 30-year career as a rock band, frontman Chris Martin has heard it all. From…
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Several new additions and improvements highlight busy year for Santa Maria parks system with many more still to come
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is closing out a very successful year that has seen the completion of several new additions…
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Final steps completed to turn Oceano fire services over to Five Cities Fire Authority
OCEANO, Calif. – On Thursday, the Local Agency Formation Commission approved the divestiture of fire services from the Oceano Community Services…
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Holidays Wrapping Up but the Fun Continues! – Everything Happening this Weekend on the Central Coast
The Holidays are wrapping up, so don’t miss your chance for some last minute festive fun! Here’s what’s going on this weekend near and far: SANTA…
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Holiday travel takes off at the Santa Barbara Airport and beyond
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Travelers may not be going over the river and through the woods like the holiday lyrics say but plenty of people are going…
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Humans rescuing animals rescuing humans in Buellton
BUELLTON, Calif. – A farm animal sanctuary in Buellton is offering wellness therapy. Martha’s Farm Animal Sanctuary first saves animals, and now is…
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