Cal Poly issues Community Notice announcing the Death of Student Aubrey Murray
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – California Polytechnic State University shared its condolences in an campus-wide email titled “Death of Student Aubrey…
Continue ReadingLifestyle
Santa Maria hotel ‘bed tax’ revenue down in 2024 from previous year
Data released by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber shows Santa Maria Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), also known as bed tax, was down in 2024 from the…
Continue Reading
Statewide vehicle buying scam has been reported multiple times in San Luis Obispo County
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a new scam involving the private sale of…
Continue ReadingQuinta Brunson files for divorce from Jay Anik after three years of marriage
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Quinta Brunson has filed for divorce from her husband Jay Anik. The “Abbott Elementary” star filed a…
Continue ReadingBlake Lively seeks to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit, arguing California law protects sexual harassment accusers
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Blake Lively is asking a judge to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against her, arguing…
Continue Reading
Hundreds of high school students walk out over DEI changes in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Hundreds of high school students hit the sidewalks for a planned walkout in downtown Santa Barbara. The walkout included…
Continue ReadingA former studio engineer is charged with stealing unreleased Eminem music and selling it online
By The Associated Press (CNN) — A former Eminem studio engineer was charged Wednesday with stealing the Detroit rapper’s unreleased music and…
Continue Reading
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.…
Continue Reading
Missing Oxnard Resident found in good health by Oxnard Police
EDITOR’S NOTE: Oxnard Police Department announced Silvestre Perez was located and found in good health on March 20th, 2025. The family has been…
Continue Reading‘Last of Us’ star Bella Ramsey reveals autism diagnosis, says it’s ‘freeing’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bella Ramsey is sharing that they were diagnosed with autism. The “Last of Us” star, who uses they/them…
Continue ReadingKristina Khorram, former chief of staff to Sean Combs, denies ‘horrific accusations’ against her
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — As Sean “Diddy” Combs battles criminal charges and dozens of civil suits, his life and some of those in…
Continue Reading
Falcon 9 launch planned for Thursday night with an on-base landing for assigned booster
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – SpaceX announced a Falcon 9 launch of the NROL-57 mission on Thursday, March 20 at 11:49 p.m. from Vandenberg…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: Leslie Bibb’s itty-bitty bob from ‘The White Lotus’ takes center stage
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — When cutting a bob, most people worry about how to style their new cropped mop. Textured or straight? Side or middle…
Continue ReadingSelena Gomez and fiancé Benny Blanco turn up the heat on ‘Hot Ones’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Selena Gomez turned Benny Blanco into a Swiftie. That was just one of the revelations from their episode of…
Continue Reading‘A movement taking shape’: Many US retirees are looking to move abroad. Here are the best countries for them
By Blane Bachelor, CNN (CNN) — Drawn by sunshine or a lower cost of living, a growing number of Americans are choosing to live their golden…
Continue ReadingFamous artist couples: What happens when one is better known than the other?
By Zoe Whitfield, CNN (CNN) — Artists’ private lives have long informed the curiosity of others, their romantic partnerships even more so,…
Continue Reading
Morro Bay Farmer talks about finding love on reality TV ahead of “Farmer Wants A Wife” season premiere
MORRO BAY, Calif. — Thirty-year-old Morro Bay avocado and exotic fruit farmer Matt Warren is looking for a soulmate that will fit in with his…
Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation hits the right note with community outreach and environmental efforts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -The Santa Barbara Bowl concert season starts next month, but its outreach efforts to help the arts in the community is year…
Continue ReadingThese are the world’s happiest countries in 2025
By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — The world’s happiest country has managed to keep its No. 1 ranking for eight years running. The picture in the…
Continue Reading
Sheriff’s Office warns community about new computer and courier scams hitting the area
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release Wednesday about new scams that has been reported in the…
Continue Reading