San Luis Obispo hospital unveils New State-of-the-Art Cardiac Care Lab
French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the new heart catheterization…
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Electric vehicle demonstration held in Santa Maria showcases zero-emission trucks and buses
Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) headquarters is the site of a demonstration on Thursday that will showcase the newest generation of heavy-duty…
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Simulated car wreck teaches Cabrillo High School students about the the dangers of drunk driving
A simulated, but realistic car wreck was staged Wednesday morning at Cabrillo High School to help teach students about the dangers of drunk…
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Parts of Santa Maria identified as a wildfire hazard area for the first time ever
For the first time ever, California fire officials have identified the City of Santa Maria as having the potential risk of a…
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Local strawberry crops benefitting from recent rainy weather
Just as the peak of strawberry season is about to kickoff, local crops are benefitting from recent rainstorms that have repeatedly brought…
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Head outside Saturday and enjoy the beautiful conditions, Change in weather pattern arrives Sunday
Beautiful conditions on Friday as the decreases of onshore flow brought more sunshine. Winds Friday morning were on the calm side, but as we head…
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Financial education activity provides Santa Maria students with a ‘reality’ check
Hundreds of Santa Maria High School students were able to experience what it’s like to budget personal funds during a financial literacy educational…
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Tsunami Preparedness Week: Cayucos identified as one of California’s most vulnerable communities
As California officially observes Tsunami Preparedness Week this week, one of the most vulnerable communities in the state is located on the Central…
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Long-planned new sheriff’s substation finally coming to Nipomo
San Luis Obispo County has finally secured the funding needed to build the long-proposed new sheriff’s substation in…
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Remains found in Santa Cruz from 30 years ago identified as missing New York teen
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Skeletal remains discovered from 30 years ago in a Santa Cruz County riverbed have been identified as…
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Job seekers and businesses connect with each other at annual Santa Maria expo
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber, along with the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board, is holding its annual Business Expo and Job Fair at…
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Santa Maria auto dealership now under construction to become first new major addition to Enos Ranch shopping center in several years
Construction is once again happening for the first time in several years at the high profile Enos Ranch shopping center in Santa…
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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…
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UCSB students learn about hiring freeze
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Many University of California, Santa Barbara students are just learning about the hiring frees impacting all 10 campuses in…
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Training exercises this week providing real-world scenarios for SLO County fire agencies
San Luis Obispo County fire agencies are going through a week-long series of intense training exercises at a donated home in rural Arroyo…
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Cal Poly, Hancock College announce partnership to offer bachelor’s degrees in Santa Maria
Cal Poly and Allan Hancock College announced an historic partnership Monday morning that will provide students with the opportunity to earn a…
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Pismo Beach middle school students explore future job opportunities during annual career day
Hundreds of students at Judkins Middle School in Pismo Beach participated in its annual career day Friday…
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Santa Maria work crews reporting few impacts from heavy overnight rainfall
Despite receiving a heavy dousing of rain during the overnight hours, the Santa Maria Public Works Department is reporting minimal impacts caused by…
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New ‘El Super’ market and additional stores planned for old Sears building at Santa Maria Town Center mall
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Construction of a new market and retail space is being planned for the former Sears building located at the Santa Maria Town…
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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo adding unprecedented fifth day, extra night to feature all bull riding
Santa Maria Elks Recreation, which operates the annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade, is set to major announcement Friday morning that will…
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