The Central Coast remembers Santa Barbara County firefighter Joey De Anda
The Central Coast lost one of its own at the beginning of the year.… Continue Reading
Santa Maria – Lompoc – North County
CDC study shows booster shots offer best protection against Omicron, number of boosted in local counties below 50 percent
Research released today by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates booster shots provide the best protection against the Omicron variant.… Continue Reading
Marian Regional Medical Center fights opioid epidemic amid COVID-19
Marian Regional Medical Center fights opioid epidemic amid COVID-19… Continue Reading
SMPD investigate 4th shooting this week, victim airlifted to Cottage Hospital
A male victim was transported to the hospital Wednesday night… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Public Health discusses rising coronavirus cases
County public health officials are continuing to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.… Continue Reading
‘Perfect storm’ of conditions increasing demand for local food banks
A variety of economic, health and meteorological conditions over the past several months has caused a spike in demand for local food banks.… Continue Reading
City of Santa Maria continues search to fill job openings amid COVID-19
City of Santa Maria continues search to fill job openings amid COVID-19… Continue Reading
COVID testing demand skyrockets at Santa Maria-Bonita Unified sites
Longer wait times are happening at the Santa Maria-Bonita Unified School District COVID testing sites.… Continue Reading
Strauss Wind Project to receive two more deliveries this week
The Strauss Wind Project is set to receive two more deliveries this week to their renewable energy project site near Lompoc and the Vandenberg Air Force Base.… Continue Reading
New Lompoc City Manager sworn in
Dean Albro, who previously worked as Lompoc's Management Services Director, was sworn in as the new City Manager during Tuesday's City Council meeting.… Continue Reading
Construction dates set for north Broadway improvements in Santa Maria
From Jan. 25 to Feb. 28, Broadway and Main Street in Santa Maria will be under construction.… Continue Reading
Santa Maria Boys and Girls Club considers all-day service as Omicron spreads
Santa Maria Boys and Girls Club gets busy as Omicron spreads… Continue Reading
Semi-truck carrying gravel crashes on Foxen Canyon Road, driver suffers head injured
The southbound lane on Foxen Canyon Road is closed as crews respond to the scene.… Continue Reading
Lompoc Valley Medical Center staff experiencing increase in hospitalization due to COVID
The number of COVID patients has tripled at Lompoc Valley Medical Center. … Continue Reading
Local community college enrollment continues to lag during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to negatively impact community college enrollment at the national level, as well as locally.… Continue Reading
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria: Visitors must test negative for COVID-19 upon arrival
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria: Visitors must test negative for COVID-19 upon arrival … Continue Reading
MLK Jr. Day virtual events put focus on voting rights
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-E. onja Brown said she hopes next's years MLK Jr. events will all be in person. The President of the MLK JR. Committee of Santa Barbara said committee members decided not to put anyone at risk with a march followed by their usual gathering at The Arlington Theatre during the current health crisis.… Continue Reading
Local humane societies celebrate Betty White’s birthday
The community and local humane societies are teaming up to celebrate the late Betty White's birthday.… Continue Reading
Vitalant holds blood drive on Central Coast to fulfill donation shortage
Vitalant holds blood drive in Santa Maria to fulfill donation shortage… Continue Reading
Commercial building fire causes minimal damage thanks to fire sprinklers
Fire sprinklers are being credited with keeping the fire in check. The damage inside is said to be minimal. … Continue Reading