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Semi driver killed in Hwy 1 crash near Orcutt identified

October 9, 2019 12:15 am NewsChannel 3-12

A semi-truck driver who was killed in a crash on Highway 1 in front of the Rancho Maria Golf Course Friday has been identified. According to the…

Driver suffers minor injuries after semi-truck overturns near Guadalupe

October 8, 2019 6:49 pm NewsChannel 3-12

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to an overturned semi-truck near Guadalupe on Monday night. It happened just before 9 p.m. at…

Dozens protest outside Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department over sports fields

October 8, 2019 4:22 pm NewsChannel 3-12

For high school student Michaela Melena, being able to play softball hits home. “It changed me as a person. My family has been very involved in…

Lompoc City officials warn against newest phone scam

October 8, 2019 6:33 am NewsChannel 3-12

City officials are warning residents about the newest phone scam in Lompoc. Some people report getting supposed calls from City Hall about their…

Lompoc PD receives $30,000 grant for traffic safety enforcement

October 8, 2019 2:28 am NewsChannel 3-12

Lompoc Police is seeing a spike in traffic collisions, but a new traffic safety grant could help the agency tackle the problem. On Friday, KCOY 12…

Santa Maria police release name of suspect in deadly shooting

October 8, 2019 2:01 am NewsChannel 3-12

The Santa Maria Police Department has released the name of the suspect in Sunday’s shooting that left a man dead. Juan Carlos Hernandez, 29, of…

Defendant in MS-13 case takes deal, receives 19 year sentence

October 7, 2019 11:52 pm NewsChannel 3-12

An alleged member of the MS-13 criminal street gang arrested in 2016 as part of a massive law enforcement operation will serve 19 years in prison.…

Family provides Guadalupe students with pumpkins to take home

October 7, 2019 10:18 pm NewsChannel 3-12

A local Guadalupe family provided young students with pumpkins to bring home as part of a small-town community tradition on Monday. The Almaguer…

Buellton car dealership settles civil lawsuit over environmental violations

October 7, 2019 9:19 pm NewsChannel 3-12

A Buellton car dealership will pay $110,000 to settle a civil lawsuit over environmental violations. The Santa Barbara County District…

PG&E: Power shutoffs not expected in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo counties

October 7, 2019 7:55 pm NewsChannel 3-12

PG&E says power shutoffs are not expected on the Central and South Coast this week, but it’s still possible. The utility announced Monday…

Crews respond to vegetation fire near Tepusquet road in Santa Maria

October 7, 2019 7:38 pm NewsChannel 3-12

Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire in Santa Maria Saturday. It happened just before 5 p.m. on 4535 of Tepusquet…

Police investigate deadly shooting at taco restaurant in Santa Maria

October 7, 2019 6:45 pm NewsChannel 3-12

Santa Maria police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead Sunday. It happened Sunday afternoon at 805 Tacos at 1018 W. Main St. Santa…

Guadalupe honors late WWII war hero Bindo Grasso

October 7, 2019 6:42 pm NewsChannel 3-12

War hero Bindo Grasso was laid to rest on Saturday in his home town of Guadalupe at the American Legion Hall. The memorial was held with an Honor…

Victim identified in Santa Maria homicide

October 7, 2019 6:37 pm NewsChannel 3-12

Santa Maria police identified the man killed in a shooting Sunday afternoon. Officers say 33-year-old Jose Gonzalez Medina was shot and killed at 805…

DOG RESCUE: A cute little Chihuahua rescued from a canal in Santa Maria

October 7, 2019 2:53 am NewsChannel 3-12

Santa Maria Fire Department rescued a small dog trapped in the canal on Stokes and Sugarbush. When crews arrived, they found a small Chihuahua…

Vegetation fire near Topaz Solar Farm in California Valley reaches 6 acres

October 6, 2019 11:09 pm NewsChannel 3-12

San Luis Obispo Fire Department responded to a wildland fire in the area of the Topaz Solar Farm in California Valley. As of around 3:30 p.m. Sunday,…

Police arrest man after motorcycle chase through Santa Maria

October 6, 2019 6:44 am NewsChannel 3-12

A man accused of leading Santa Maria police on a chase was taken into custody Saturday night. Officers say they tried to pull over a motorcycle for a…