Lifestyle Archives

“Cabins for Change” open in Grover Beach to address homelessness in the community

January 5, 2023 10:16 am Drew Ascione

GROVER BEACH, Calif.– Temporary housing project “Cabins for Change” opens in Grover Beach to address homelessness in the community. The 20 cabins…

Santa Barbara County Fire rescues two dogs from San Jose Creek

January 5, 2023 10:01 am Drew Ascione

Santa Barbara County Firefighters saved two dogs from the San Jose Creek in a water rescue adjacent to south Kellogg Ave in Goleta.…

Warming Center open in Arroyo Grande overnight Thursday

January 5, 2023 8:07 am Lily Dallow

The 5Cities Homeless Coalition said its South County Warming Center in Arroyo Grande will be open on Thursday night for community members to escape…

Santa Maria Fire Department sends additional crew to aid Santa Barbara storm response

January 4, 2023 6:16 pm Drew Ascione

The Santa Maria Fire Department is sending seven members to the south county Regional Task Force 12 to assist Santa Barbara county’s storm response.…

Cottage Health announces Dr. Miriam Parsa as Chief Pediatric Medical Officer

January 4, 2023 2:50 pm Drew Ascione

Cottage Health appointed Dr. Miriam Parsa to the role of Chef Pediatric Medical Officer advancing pediatric services and care in the community.…

Governor Newsom declares state of emergency as storm system approaches

January 4, 2023 11:34 am News Channel 3-12

Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency ahead of a large winter storm hitting the state to allow for a quick government support and…

Santa Barbara County officials emphasize coping skills ahead of five year Montecito mudslide anniversary

January 4, 2023 11:21 am Drew Ascione

As rain hits the Central Coast ahead of the five-year anniversary of the 2018 Montecito Mudslide, county officials issue coping and mental health…

Local hotel in Santa Ynez Valley sees decline in business during storm

January 4, 2023 11:28 am Patricia Martellotti

Santa Ynez Valley: Hotel experiencing cancellations during…

39 Santa Barbara nonprofits announced as 2023 cultural arts grant award recipients

January 4, 2023 10:51 am Drew Ascione

Santa Barbara County announced the winners of the 2023 cultural arts grant award.…

Central Coast braces for full brunt of latest Pacific storm which may include significant flooding threats

January 4, 2023 10:07 am John Palminteri

A boat crash at East Beach is linked to the rough seas with the latest storm. Emergency crews plan to remove these vessels before they break…

Emergency responders limit Toro Canyon oil spill spread to surrounding area

January 3, 2023 6:04 pm Andrew Gillies

A unified command is actively managing the Toro Canyon oil spill and report no oil has been seen in Toro Creek south of State Route 192 at Toro…

55-year-old Arroyo Grande man identified as pedestrian killed by Amtrak train in December

January 3, 2023 5:28 pm Drew Ascione

Grover Beach Police identified the pedestrian struck and killed by an Amtrak train in early December as 55-year-old Ronald Frank Gupton.…

Paso Robles issues evacuation order for Salinas Riverbed before heavy rains

January 3, 2023 5:23 pm Andrew Gillies

An evacuation warning has been issued for the Salinas Riverbed in Paso Robles before the arrival of large…

San Luis Obispo county to open relocated COVID-19 testing site

January 3, 2023 5:00 pm Andrew Gillies

The County of San Luis Obispo is set to open a Covid-19 testing site at 3450 Broad St. Suite 111 inside Acacia Creek Business Park from its previous…

South County Warming Center opens Wednesday and Thursday night as more rain is expected

January 3, 2023 4:17 pm Drew Ascione

South County Regional Center at 800 West Branch St. will open as an overnight warming center Wednesday and Thursday night as a storm hits the…

Santa Barbara County’s Lompoc animal shelter adds weekend hours

January 3, 2023 4:15 pm Andrew Gillies

Santa Barbara County Animal Services’ Lompoc shelter will be now be open Friday through Monday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting Jan.…

City of Paso Robles to resume water shutoffs for non-payment in February

January 3, 2023 3:54 pm Andrew Gillies

Paso Robles will officially restart the policy of shutting water service off due to non-payment in February.…

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments selects Lompoc Mayor as Chair

January 3, 2023 3:17 pm Andrew Gillies

The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments has unanimously chosen Lompoc Mayor Janelle Osborne as Chair with Fifth District County…

The Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes Goeldi monkeys George and Jimi

January 3, 2023 11:19 am Drew Ascione

Two new Goeldi’s monkey brothers named George Michael and Jimi move into their new home at the Santa Barbara Zoo.…

Highway 1 on Big Sur Coast reopens with late Wednesday night closure

January 3, 2023 10:55 am Drew Ascione

Highway 1 on the Big Sur Coast from Ragged Point in SLO to south of Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn in Monterey County reopens to one-way traffic control…