Cachuma Reservoir rises almost five feet in 24 hours
Cachuma Reservoir has risen nearly five feet in the past 24 hours, according to Santa Barbara County Public… Continue Reading
Santa Maria – Lompoc – North County
Evacuation orders and flash flood warning issued for much of Santa Barbara County, shelter-in-place issued for impact areas
Santa Barbara County officials upgraded the evacuation warning to an order, and expanded it to impact areas throughout the county. Officials also… Continue Reading
The massive California storm brings flooding to Orcutt and Santa Maria roads
California has been hit with a heavy storm causing ample flooding in San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County this Monday… Continue Reading
Highway 101 and Highway 154 closures, no northbound route to Santa Ynez Valley
California Highway Patrol has closed Highway 101 at Mariposa Reina and Highway 154 at Highway 246 and 192 due to multiple rock… Continue Reading
South County Regional Warming Center opens all day and night Monday and Tuesday
South County Regional Center at 800 West Branch St will remain open all day into the night Monday for those seeking a dry place to avoid the incoming… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County leaders to discuss evacuations at morning news conference
Santa Barbara County leaders will discuss the status of the current evacuation warning for the storm at a morning news conference on… Continue Reading
Roadway flooding and closures in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties
According to the California Highway Patrol incident report log, there have been more than 100 weather-related incidents on the roadways in San Luis… Continue Reading
Both north and southbound Highway 1 closed in Guadalupe from flooding
The closure takes place from Division to Oso Flaco, about a mile north of the Santa Barbara / San Luis Obispo County line, and has no estimated time… Continue Reading
Jurassic Empire brings a dinosaur exhibit to Santa Maria Fairpark
This Sunday is the last day to enjoy Jurassic Empire, the dinosaur exhibit at Santa Maria's Fairpark.… Continue Reading
Over 250 people gather at Waller Park for the inaugural Joey De Anda Memorial 5k Fun Run
Over 250 people participated in the Joey De Anda Memorial 5k Fun Run at Waller Park this Saturday in Orcutt.… Continue Reading
Rocket launch rescheduled to Jan.15 from Vandenberg Space Force Base
SpaceX has chosen 7:06 p.m. on Jan. 15 as their new launch window for a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 51 Starlink satellites from Vandenburg Space Force… Continue Reading
State’s Office of Emergency Services dedicates emergency resources to burn scars in preparation for heavy rain
In anticipation of more rain storms, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services has highlighted the Thomas, Alisal, and Cave burn scars… Continue Reading
Winter Reading Program begins for participants of all ages
All members of the community are invited to compete in the 11th annual Winter Reading Program for a chance to win weekly prizes at their local… Continue Reading
Community input events on environmental justice scheduled in Lompoc
As part of the City of Lompoc's first Environmental Justice General Plan, two community input events are scheduled to gather responses from the… Continue Reading
State’s Justice Department clears Guadalupe Police officer of criminal charges in 2021 fatal police shooting
The California Department of Justice has decided to not bring criminal charges following an officer-involved shooting on Aug. 21 of last year that… Continue Reading
Los Flores Ranch Park in Santa Maria is closed due to the rain storm this week
Managers with the Santa Maria Recreation & Parks Department say the park is closed for all public… Continue Reading
One man dies in Lompoc condominium fire
One man died in a condominium fire on Friday morning in the 1000 block of West Chestnut Ave, according to the Lompoc Fire… Continue Reading
COVID-19 and flu trends through the winter season are decreasing in Santa Barbara County
The COVID-19, Influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases in Santa Barbara County are decreasing after the holiday season.… Continue Reading
Lompoc Police arrest parents of one-year-old exposed to fentanyl
A one-year-old had to be revived after exposure to fentanyl, according to the Lompoc Police Department.… Continue Reading
Popular Solvang Tree Burn canceled due to recent rains
The annual Solvang Tree Burn, the popular event where old Christmas trees are lit on fire in front of crowds of people, was canceled for 2023 due to… Continue Reading