Offbeat Archives

Local businesses scoring big with Rams-49ers playoff matchup set for this weekend

January 28, 2022 11:50 am Dave Alley

With the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers set to face off this Sunday in the NFC Championship Game, some local businesses are scoring big as… Continue Reading

Initial construction begins on long-planned Nipomo skate park

January 25, 2022 11:25 am Dave Alley

The first phase of construction has started on the long-planned and much-awaited Nipomo Skate… Continue Reading

A look back at the top stories of 2021 throughout our area

December 30, 2021 5:26 pm Lindsay Zuchelli, News Channel 3-12

These are the top stories that stayed with us in 2021.… Continue Reading

What happens when a NewsChannel reporter is stranded in the snow?

December 29, 2021 6:54 pm News Channel 3-12

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

December 29, 2021 6:09 pm Travis Schlepp

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

December 21, 2021 3:42 pm CNN Newsource

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

December 21, 2021 11:56 am Dave Alley

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

December 20, 2021 11:23 am Dave Alley

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

December 17, 2021 10:51 am Dave Alley

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

December 10, 2021 2:52 pm Julia Nguyen

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

December 3, 2021 2:58 pm CNN Newsource

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

November 29, 2021 8:13 am CNN

CNN 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

November 28, 2021 8:59 am CNN Newsource

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

November 27, 2021 10:30 am CNN Newsource

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

November 16, 2021 12:21 pm CNN Newsource

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

November 16, 2021 11:08 am CNN Newsource

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

November 15, 2021 6:20 pm News Channel 3-12

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’

October 28, 2021 1:59 am CNN Newsource

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

October 24, 2021 2:29 pm Travis Schlepp

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

October 11, 2021 11:54 am Dave Alley

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