Merrill Gardens hosts first social gathering since pandemic began
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is excited to be able to host its first social gathering since the pandemic began. During the…
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Couple of 68 years reunite one year after wife develops dementia during pandemic
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – After a year apart due to the pandemic, a husband and wife in Santa Maria recently reunited. But it’s not the same as it was…
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Santa Barbara County could be heading to Orange Tier of reopening
Santa Barbara County has met the criteria to move into the Orange Tier of reopening for one week. It needs a second week in a row to…
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Orcutt podcaster shares thoughts, theories about Kristin Smart case on Good Morning America
Orcutt podcast host Chris Lambert is getting national attention for his role in helping the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office in its Kristin…
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2 Santa Maria residents are latest coronavirus deaths in Santa Barbara County
One had underlying health conditions, the public health department said.…
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Local vaccine clinics impacted by Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. Santa Barbara County Public Health and Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics stopped using Johnson & Johnson/Janssen…
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Residents react to arrests made in Kristin Smart case
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. – People from all over the Central Coast gathered near Ruben Flores’s home Tuesday watching as detectives investigated the area…
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Fully vaccinated? Here’s what to do with your completed card
Nick Clay is Santa Barbara County’s Emergency Medical Services director. He said, “I’ve taken a picture [of my vaccination card] on my phone…
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Lompoc Outdoor Community Market to celebrate grand opening on April 17
The Lompoc Recreation Division will celebrate the grand opening of the Lompoc Outdoor Community Market on April 17.…
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10K Pfizer appointments available at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
10,000 appointments are available for people interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in southern Santa Barbara…
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Santa Barbara County Public Health increases COVID-19 vaccine availability in Santa Barbara
The week of April 12, the Santa Barbara site will be active. The Santa Barbara location is at the Hilton on Santa Barbara’s Eastside, 633 East…
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Golden Corral opens new location in Santa Maria
The Golden Corral opened their endless buffet and grill in Santa Maria on Monday.…
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Man who died after falling from sailboat at Point Conception identified
The US Coast Guard responded after receiving a mayday broadcast from a 27-foot catamaran stating that a man had fallen overboard. The man’s wife was…
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Santa Maria man sentenced to 3 months in prison for killing elephant seal
He used a 45-caliber pistol which to shoot and kill the seal as it was resting on the beach in a rookery.…
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Santa Maria Parks and Rec Department opens parks to games for select sports
Santa Maria Parks and Rec opens the parks for select sports on Monday.…
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Man pronounced dead after falling off sailing boat near Point Conception
A water rescue took place Sunday afternoon near Point…
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One person seriously injured in Highway 246 crash east of Buellton
One person was hospitalized with major injuries following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 246 east of…
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Crews knock down homeless encampment fire in Lompoc
Santa Barbara County and Lompoc City firefighters responded to a homeless encampment fire in Lompoc Saturday…
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Construction of $48 million fine arts complex in Santa Maria more than halfway complete
The construction of a multimillion-dollar fine arts center is well underway at Allan Hancock…
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Cunningham Law Group representing Orcutt wine bar owner charged for violating stay-at-home order
The Cunningham Law Group, headed by Jordan Cunningham, announced that it will be representing an Orcutt business owner who is facing charges for…
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