Initial construction begins on long-planned Nipomo skate park
The first phase of construction has started on the long-planned and much-awaited Nipomo Skate… Continue Reading
Offbeat
A look back at the top stories of 2021 throughout our area
These are the top stories that stayed with us in 2021.… Continue Reading
What happens when a NewsChannel reporter is stranded in the snow?
NewsChannel reporter Scott Sheahen is among thousands of Americans stuck at their holiday destination due to flight cancellations. He gives us a live… Continue Reading
19th Century replica ship built in New England en route to new home at Channel Islands Harbor
VENTURA, Calif. – A tall ship built in New England is on the way to the Central Coast.
The "Mystic Whaler" is currently in Mexico and it will soon… Continue Reading
After 78 years of waiting, this 97-year-old WWII veteran finally got his high school diploma
By Sara Smart, CNN
One high school in Tacoma, Washington, recently honored a former student who wasn't able to get his diploma 78 years ago.Ernie… Continue Reading
Santa Maria City Council to discuss zoning changes for proposed housing development at Hi-Way Drive-in site
Santa Maria City Council will discuss zoning changes tonight for the proposed housing development at the site of Hi-Way Drive-In.… Continue Reading
Abel Maldonado Youth Center in Santa Maria opens with winter break hours, health protocols in place
The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center in Santa Maria is opening with new winter break hours… Continue Reading
Willow Lights in Nipomo providing families a fun-filled Christmas festival
Willow Lights, a unique Christmas market festival in Nipomo, is once again offering Central Coast families a fun holiday… Continue Reading
Morro Bay man wins $699.8 million Powerball Jackpot prize
A Morro Bay man won the $699.8 million… Continue Reading
Maryland homeowners burned down their home while attempting to rid the house of snakes
By Sara Smart, CNN
What started as an attempt to get rid of pesky creatures ended with an entire house going up in flames.A house of nearly 10,000… Continue Reading
First lady Jill Biden unveils her first White House holiday decorations
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By Kate Bennett, CNN
The White House unveiled its holiday decorations on Monday, going along with the theme selected this year by first lady… Continue Reading
Facing shortages, Canada taps its strategic reserves of maple syrup
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business
Amid shortages, Canada is tapping into its strategic reserves. This time, for maple syrup.The Quebec Maple Syrup… Continue Reading
US Customs officials seize nearly 4,000 bongs at DC airport
The $56,000 shipment arrived from China on October 2 manifested as "gravity pipes," the CBP said in a release… Continue Reading
How to watch the Leonid meteor shower tonight
By Megan Marples, CNN
Get your binoculars ready because meteors will paint the sky with their fleeting light Wednesday morning.The Leonid meteor… Continue Reading
Young man who was accidentally invited to ‘grandma’s’ Thanksgiving as a teen keeps tradition going
By Marianne Garvey
After an accidental Thanksgiving invite in 2016 introduced Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench, they are still going strong.The two… Continue Reading
Monarch Butterfly count underway and volunteers are needed
Right now, it's the height of the volunteer counting effort and it goes through Dec.… Continue Reading
Merriam-Webster adds 455 new words to the dictionary, including ‘fluffernutter’ and ‘dad bod’
By Seán Federico-O'Murchú
Amirite, or amirite? As the world evolves, words follow, which is why Merriam-Webster has added 455 new ones to the… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara man dies several hours after being involved in crash
Santa Barbara police are continuing to investigate the crash. The man's name has not yet been… Continue Reading
Some area businesses cashing in on Dodgers Giants playoff series
With the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants facing off in the National League Divisional Series, some Central Coast businesses are cashing… Continue Reading
Huge wind turbine parts continue to move through Lompoc streets
Massive parts to a wind farm now under construction near Lompoc continue to move city streets, a spectacle generating excitement and wonder among… Continue Reading