First Lady Jill Biden takes a vacation break for some shopping in the Santa Ynez Valley
The Book Loft in Solvang had a visit from First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday. The President and family are vacationing nearby on a…
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Advanced polar communications satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Two Enhanced Polar System-Recapitalization satellites were successfully launched aboard a Falcon 9 on Aug. 11, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force…
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Santa Maria Advocates shine light on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley along with other local advocates are highlighting Aug 21 National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.…
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City Fire and Grenada Theatre to hold fire and evacuation simulation Wednesday afternoon
The Grenada Theatre and Santa Barbara City Fire Department will be hosting a simulated fire and evacuation from the public venue from 1:30 p.m. to 4…
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Wording on Santa Barbara sales tax measure is the key to reaching voters about dire financial needs
A proposed 1/2 cent sales tax ballot measure would raise money in Santa Barbara for essential services including fire and police. The city is…
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Hard closure at intersection of San Luis Drive and Johnson Avenue due to non-injury collision with power pole
The intersection of San Luis Drive and Johnson Avenue has been closed after a non-injury traffic collision damaged a power line pole…
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One person has died after a single vehicle rollover on Highway 227 Monday afternoon
One person has died following a solo-vehicle rollover on Highway 227 just north of the Cold Canyon Landfill…
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Police investigating a bullet hole discovered Sunday evening at a home on 8th Street
Officers are investigating a shooting after a bullet hole was discovered in the front window of a home in the 1400 block of 8th Street Sunday…
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California politicians helping prosecutors prevent retail theft
California politicians are helping prosecutors prevent retail theft with a series of bills signed by Governor Gavin Newsom recently.…
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Semi truck carrying 150 barrels of crude oil crashes in Santa Maria
First responders are on scene for a vehicle crash involving a semi truck and another car at Telephone Rd. and E Clark Ave. in Santa Maria.…
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Crews investigating hazmat spill at Pismo Beach home
First responders are on scene of a hazmat spill at the 400 block of Indio Dr. in Pismo Beach, according to CAL Fire SLO.…
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Firefighters responded to a one-acre vegetation fire on Tepusquet Road
Fire crews are responding to a one-acre vegetation fire in the 1400 block of Tepusquet Road…
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One man is dead after being hit while entering a parked vehicle on the shoulder of Highway 101
An adult man has died after being sideswiped by a passing vehicle while he was trying to get into a vehicle parked on the shoulder of Highway 101…
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Former SLO County Sheriff’s Deputy sentenced to seven months for physically abusing inmate
On Wednesday, Joshua Fischer, a former San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Deputy, was sentenced to seven months in federal prison for physically…
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County Fire’s Regional Dispatch Academy welcomes first graduating class
On Wednesday, the inaugural class of the Regional Fire Communications Center Dispatch Academy graduated from the 20-week…
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Pismo Beach residents react to sick sea lions
People in Pismo Beach have reported seeing an uptick in dead sea lions showing up on the Central…
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One million dollar grant helps Habitat for Humanity upgrade mobile homes in disrepair
Habitat for Humanity for Southern Santa Barbara County has just received a $1-million grant to help financially challenged residents with mobile home…
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Santa Maria police ask for help finding missing person
The Santa Maria Police Department is asking the community for help finding an at-risk elderly woman, last seen at 10:30 am. at the 600 block of East…
Continue Reading Highway 192 closed at 2751 Foothill Road after water main break; no timeline on reopening
California Department of Transportation District 5 (Caltrans) announced the full closure of Highway 192 at 2751 Foothill Road due to a water main…
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California Fire Foundation Hosts 2024 Wildfire Mitigation & Resiliency Symposium in Santa Barbara
The California Fire Foundation, a leading non-profit dedicated to supporting residents and firefighters affected by wildfires and natural disasters,…
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