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Stachefest invites members of the public to join firefighters in a cancer-fighting fundraiser during November

November 3, 2022 6:27 pm John Palminteri

The month-long Stachefest begins next week by firefighters and the public to raise money for fire personnel with cancer. A contest with awards will… Continue Reading

Sheriff’s office makes 10 arrests in human trafficking operation, helps six victims

November 3, 2022 5:51 pm Lily Dallow

The Ventura Sheriff's Office said it made 10 arrests in two-day-long Human Trafficking Operations in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, and helped… Continue Reading

Lompoc bill pay will be temporarily unavailable during upgrade in mid-November

November 3, 2022 5:04 pm Lily Dallow

The city of Lompoc announced Thursday that both online and in person bill pay for the city will be unavailable while the system is upgraded from Nov.… Continue Reading

Local farms and nurseries impacted by weather changes on the Central Coast

November 3, 2022 12:21 pm Christina Rodriguez

The changing weather patterns in Santa Maria and Orcutt are impacting Babe Farms and Whispering Tree… Continue Reading

Turkey Drive: New Good Samaritan street outreach program helping address Santa Barbara County homelessness

November 2, 2022 6:36 pm Dave Alley

A new street outreach program operated by Good Samaritan Shelter is helping address the growing issue of homelessness in Santa Barbara… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Police arrest 15-year-old for attempted murder in connection with October 9 shooting on Tuesday

November 2, 2022 5:34 pm Drew Ascione

SANTA MARIA, Calif.– Santa Maria Police Department arrested a 15-year-old in connection with an Oct. 9 shooting in the area of Vine and Jewel that… Continue Reading

Caller helps save inmate from overdose at Northern Branch Jail

November 2, 2022 1:13 pm Lily Dallow

An inmate's family member called the Northern Branch Jail staff to alert them that an inmate was possibly overdosing, ultimately saving the inmate's… Continue Reading

Three Santa Barbara sites selected to participate in Resilience Hubs program

November 2, 2022 12:35 pm Lily Dallow

The Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative (Collaborative) announced Wednesday that it selected three local sites to participate in the… Continue Reading

Rollover accident near Gaviota Tunnel leaves two children critically injured

November 1, 2022 11:21 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-A rollover crash on Northbound 101, just north of the Gaviota Tunnel left two children critically injured. Santa… Continue Reading

City of Lompoc seeks community input for new skate park design at College Park

November 1, 2022 7:15 pm Tony Almanza

The re-design project is funded by $3.6 million from California's Park Development and Community Revitalization… Continue Reading

Turkey Drive: Inflation increasing need for SLO Food Bank services

November 1, 2022 11:55 am Dave Alley

The rising cost of food, along with other expenses, is increasing the need in San Luis Obispo County for SLO Food Bank… Continue Reading

Lompoc’s Foursquare Church held its annual Family Fun Block Party Halloween night

October 31, 2022 10:13 pm Tony Almanza

The church has been putting this family event for more than 30… Continue Reading

Pacific Pride Foundation hosts Monkeypox vaccine clinics for second doses

October 31, 2022 4:25 pm Drew Ascione

Pacific Pride Foundation is hosting another Monkeypox vaccination clinic for second doses for eligible people in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara this… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s investigate deadly Sunday officer involved shooting in Santa Maria

October 31, 2022 11:16 am Drew Ascione

A male suspect has died from a gunshot wound in a stand-off with Santa Maria Police officers Sunday in the 1000 block of west Morrison Ave.… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Fire Department has Halloween Safety Tips for the community

October 31, 2022 10:59 am Christina Rodriguez

Santa Barbara County Fire Department has Halloween Safety tips for the community to enjoy Halloween night. Tonight many people will celebrate… Continue Reading

Pumpkin killing, carving, and launching hosted at the Orcutt Hill Picnic Grounds

October 30, 2022 11:04 am Christina Rodriguez

Element Christian Church is hosting its annual Pumpkin Killing event this Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orcutt Hill Picnic Grounds.… Continue Reading

Plane diverts to Santa Maria Airport for emergency landing Saturday afternoon

October 29, 2022 4:22 pm Drew Ascione, Christina Rodriguez

Santa Barbara County Fire reported a plane had to make an emergency landing at the Santa Maria Airport due to a mechanical failure at 4:14 p.m.… Continue Reading

Friday Football Focus Week 10

October 29, 2022 12:10 am Mike Klan

Friday Football Focus Week 10… Continue Reading

Cachuma Lake plants 4,000 pounds of Rainbow Trout available for fishing

October 28, 2022 1:51 pm Lily Dallow

County officials announced Thursday that 4,000 pounds of Rainbow Trout have been planted at Cachuma Lake just before Halloween weekend, available for… Continue Reading

Local economic development organizations receive $5 million grant for Central Coast counties

October 28, 2022 1:34 pm Lily Dallow

Uplift Central Coast Coalition announced Thursday that it received a $5 million grant to help plan equitable and sustainable economic development for… Continue Reading

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