San Marcos High was placed on lockdown Thursday morning while deputies searched for reported gun
San Marcos High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning for a report of a student with a gun on…
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Nipomo woman dies following single-vehicle collision on Highway 58 early Thursday
A 21-year-old Nipomo woman has died following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 58, east of Highway 229, Thursday…
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Santa Barbara woman who died at Harbor after attempted water rescue identified Wednesday
A woman, later identified as 64-year-old Susan Vaughn of Santa Barbara, died after an attempted water rescue near Santa Barbara Harbor on Sep. 3, at…
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Two children hospitalized with serious injuries and two others injured after rollover in SLO Saturday
Two children were hospitalized with serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of S. Higuera Street and Suburban Road Saturday…
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San Luis Obispo Police responded to 800 block of Walnut Street and Morro Street Wednesday
There is a heavy law enforcement presence reported in the 800 block of Walnut Street and nearby Morro Street Wednesday and the public is asked to…
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One man died and another arrested for DUI after head-on collision in Santa Maria Aug. 25
A 41-year-old Lompoc man was arrested for driving under the influence after colliding head-on with another vehicle on Skyway Drive early in the…
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New asphalt going down on Coast Village Road in a nine-phase project
New asphalt is going down on Coast Village Road in a nine-phase project. The work will take place between 6 p.m. and 9…
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No lifeguards on duty at Santa Barbara city beaches after Labor Day
As temperatures soar across the Central Coast, beachgoers looking to cool off need to know that the City of Santa Barbara does not staff lifeguards…
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Suspect arrested after stabbing in Grover Beach Thursday Night
Grover Beach Police said a suspect had been arrested Thursday night after an alleged stabbing.…
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Railroad track safety efforts stepped up in a special September outreach
September is a special month for messages promoting safety around train tracks. Outreach efforts in the media and schools will take…
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Santa Maria teen arrested Thursday after an alleged school shooting threat was posted online
A 14-year-old Santa Maria boy was arrested after an alleged school threat was posted and circulated on TikTok and other social media…
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Senator Padilla announces roadway safety grants from the Department of Transportation
On Wednesday, Senator Alex Padilla announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded over $152 million to 51 projects across the state…
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Santa Barbara City Fire on high alert ahead of extreme heat conditions
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department wants to remind the public to stay safe while hiking in the…
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Excessive heat warning issued for Central Coast region; health tips provided and cooling centers opened
The County of Santa Barbara’s Office of Emergency Management issued the following press release about the National Weather Services’ Excessive Heat…
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Four tips to prevent a wildfire during a heatwave, one less spark one less wildfire
Central Coast Fire Officials warn people to help prevent vegetation fires during heatwave advisories this week with four major safety tips.…
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Fire teams on the scene of 1200-acre vegetation fire in southeastern San Luis Obispo County
Fire teams are on the scene of an approximately 1200-acre vegetation fire near 18888 Chimineas Ranch Road in southeastern San Luis Obispo…
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At-risk Oxnard teenager safely brought home thanks to community help
On Tuesday, the Oxnard Police Department reached out to the local community for help locating Hector Rojo, a 17-year-old at-risk Oxnard resident and…
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Firefighters scale new heights using nine-story crane for climbing practice at Sanctuary Centers in Santa Barbara
Fire crews are getting ready for a training opportunity in collaboration with a nonprofit organization on Wednesday in Santa…
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Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office asks public for help locating 86-year-old man
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office are asking the public for help finding Henry Verduzco, an 86-year-old man last seen through Kettleman City on…
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Power outage for more than 3,000 customers in Orcutt after vehicle collision with power pole
More than 3,000 customers are without power after a single-vehicle accident near the intersection of Highway 135 and Skyway Drive in Orcutt…
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