Long-Awaited Renovations Broke Ground at The Lompoc Theatre
LOMPOC, Calif. - A long-awaited moment finally arrived at the historic Lompoc Theatre, where the groundbreaking is 25 years in the making.
Once… Continue Reading
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Planned Parenthood affiliates file lawsuit challenging Trump Administration requirements
WASHINGTON D.C. – On Thursday, Planned Parenthood California Central Coast joined four other regional Planned Parenthood affiliates in a lawsuit… Continue Reading
Abandoned three-story building at Molle Way and First Street catches fire Friday morning
SOLVANG, Calif.- A fire broke out at an abandoned three-story building at the intersection of Molle Way and First Street in Solvang Friday.
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How Tariffs Are Affecting Prom Season and Formalwear Costs
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Many formal gowns are imported from overseas, meaning they’ll be impacted by new tariffs taking effect this prom… Continue Reading
Tommie Kunst Jr. High robotics team heading to 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Tommie Kunst Junior High robotics team has punched its ticket to the middle school 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in… Continue Reading
Two people injured after truck crashes into light pole at West Main and Black Road in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- Two people were injured after crashing into a light pole at the intersection of West Main and Black Road late Wednesday… Continue Reading
Fire Investigation delayed at Lassen’s Natural Foods in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - A popular health food store in Santa Maria caught fire a couple weeks ago, and the investigation into the cause is experiencing… Continue Reading
Righetti grad Matt Sauer wins first career MLB game in Dodgers rout
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - What a journey for Matt Sauer and that was just on Tuesday.
The 2017 Righetti High School graduate was recalled from the… Continue Reading
After years of uncertainty, Santa Maria Speedway revs back into business reopening under new local ownership
After several years of an uncertain future, the Santa Maria Speedway is now back in business under new local… Continue Reading
Redevelopment plan for former site of Pea Soup Andersen’s submitted to the City of Buellton
BUELLTON, Calif. – The new owner Pea Soup Andersen's, local developer Edward St. George, has submitted plans for a four-story, mixed-use building on… Continue Reading
Two dead in three-car crash in Nipomo Monday night
NIPOMO, Calif. – Two people died in a three-car crash just before 6:30 p.m. Monday at Orchard and Cherry Blossom in Nipomo, according to CAL Fire… Continue Reading
Firefly Aerospace and Lockheed Martin joint launch suffers mishap and safely crashes into the Pacific Ocean near Antartica Tuesday
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – During the Mission in a Booster launch Tuesday, there was mishap during the first-stage separation and the… Continue Reading
California Drivers Rush to DMV Ahead of REAL ID Deadline
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A California driver’s license with a bear and star in the upper right-hand corner is a REAL ID.
If the star and bear are… Continue Reading
Firefly Aerospace and Lockheed Martin set to launch joint mission from Vandenberg SFB
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Lockheed Martin and Firefly Aerospace announced that a previously postponed launch from Vandenberg Space Force… Continue Reading
Santa Maria man arrested for selling cannabis to minors on social media
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a 23-year-old Santa Maria man April 22 for selling marijuana to… Continue Reading
San Luis Obispo man arrested after hit-and-run Thursday that left a man with major injuries
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A 41-year-old San Luis Obispo man was arrested after allegedly hitting a pedestrian and causing major injuries on the… Continue Reading
Fatal crash part of six car collisions on Central Coast Saturday morning
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. – A solo fatal car crash Saturday morning was one of six across the Central Coast, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire… Continue Reading
A Year Reviewed and A Year Projected at Lompoc’s State of the City 2025 Luncheon
LOMPOC, Calif. - Lompoc leaders gave an update on the city's progress today.
By the numbers Lompoc appears to be doing quite well.
Lompoc city… Continue Reading
Rebecca Campbell selected to serve as Finance Director for the City of Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – On Wednesday, the City of Santa Maria announced that Rebecca Campbell has been hired as the new Finance Director.
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 Housing crisis spurs Santa Barbara County to build new housing on county land
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps’ Office says roughly one third of county employees commute dozens of miles just to… Continue Reading