Santa Maria police ask for public assistance in homicide investigation
Around 11:50 p. m. on Feb. 4, Santa Maria Police dispatch received multiple calls about multiple gunshots in the 400 block of North Railroad.…
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23-year-old arrested in connection with August 2022 murder in Santa Maria
A 23-year-old was arrested and taken into custody for the August 2022 gang-involved murder of a 19-year-old bystander who died from gunshot wounds…
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Lompoc Police investigate shooting near Lompoc Senior High School
The Lompoc Police Department responded to a shooting west of Lompoc Senior High School close to 12:30 p.m. Thursday.…
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Two arrested following police pursuit in Paso Robles
A 36-year-old and 32-year-old man were arrested in a police pursuit around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Paso Robles Police Department.…
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Antisemitic flyers and graffiti removed from Isla Vista and local high school
ISLA VISTA, Calif.-UC Santa Barbara students found plastic bags strewn on the streets of Isla Vista Tuesday. The small clear plastic lunch bags are…
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Two charged in connection to December Stearn’s Wharf homicide appear in court Wednesday
Two of the four men charged in connection to the December 2022 Stearn’s Wharf shooting and homicide of a 52-year-old bystander appeared in court…
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Paso Robles man arrested for child molestation
The Paso Robles Police Department arrested a 42-year-old man for molestation of a child over a four-year period…
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Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments and nominations impacting two local jurisdictions
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Catherine Swysen to serve as a Judge in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court and nominated…
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Former Atascadero school district employee arrested for making threats
The Atascadero Police Department notified the Atascadero Unified School District office in early January that a former employee made threats to…
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Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office asks for public information about anti-semitic fliers
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on Jan. 31 confirming they are “actively investigating” antisemitic messages…
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Grover Beach resident sentenced to 56 years to life for first degree murder of Kristen Marti in 2018
Grover Beach resident Robert W. Koehler IV was sentenced on Jan. 31 to 56 years to life for the murder of 26-year-old Kristen…
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Grover Beach Police ask for public help to identify two attempting to steal a catalytic converter
The Grover Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals caught attempting to steal a catalytic converter early…
Continue Reading Two arrested in connection to Monday night carjacking in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police arrest two for their involvement in an armed carjacking in the 300 block of east Betteravia Monday night around 11…
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Man in critical condition from gunshot wound following Monday night Santa Barbara police response
Santa Barbara Police responded to initial calls of a man found bleeding in the 1200 block of San Pascual Street around 7:30 Monday night.…
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23-year-old repeat DUI offender sentenced to six years in prison
23-year-old Los Osos Gianna Brencola was sentenced to six years in prison for her second DUI violation in 2021, according to the San Luis Obispo…
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Police search for two people responsible for breaking glass window of Santa Barbara business
Santa Barbara Police opened a vandalism investigation on Sunday night after two people broke a large glass window of a business located in the 600…
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Walmart on Bradley Road in Santa Maria briefly closed due to hoax shooter threat
A News Channel 3-12 videographer confirmed a heavy police presence at the Walmart on 2220 S Bradley Rd.…
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Santa Barbara police make an arrest following early morning stabbing
Around 6:35 a.m. on Jan. 29, 9-1-1 calls about a stabbing victim near Anacapa and De La Guerra Streets brought emergency responders to help a…
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Lompoc’s federal correctional facility has a recruitment day on Feb. 4
The Federal Correctional Complex in Lompoc is having a national recruitment day on Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 403 Oakridge Rd. in…
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City of Santa Barbara issues statement on death of Tyre Nichols
The city of Santa Barbara issued a statement on the death of Tyre Nichols on Friday…
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