Graduation ceremonies held at several Santa Maria Valley high schools
“Pomp and Circumstance” is the song of the day across the Santa Maria Valley on Thursday as four area high schools are holding graduation…
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One man transported with major injuries after plane crash near Santa Ynez Airport Wednesday
A 20-year-old man sustained major injuries after the single-engine plane he was piloting crash-landed in a vineyard near the Santa Ynez Airport…
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Rockie Ginter charged for Monday house fire in Orcutt; prior arson charge included in complaint
On Wednesday, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office filed a felony complaint against Rockie Daren Ginter, the man arrested Monday for…
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Fire crews responding to small wildland fire in the Santa Maria riverbed Wednesday
Fire crews are responding to a 20-foot by 20-foot wildland fire in the Santa Maria riverbed east of Santa Maria Wednesday.…
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Hundreds of bicyclists passing through the Central Coast this week during annual AIDS/LifeCycle ride
The annual AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride is bringing hundreds of bicyclists to the Central Coast over the next several…
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City of Santa Maria summer recreation guide now available
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department announced its summer recreation guide for the upcoming season.…
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Emergency alert sign-ups remain low years after launch of online system in Santa Barbara County
Emergency alerts are available in Santa Barbara County but most residents have not signed up. Southern Santa Barbara County leads in signups over…
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Fire teams responded to vegetation fire off Highway 166 west of New Cuyama Tuesday
Fire teams were able to halt the forward progress of a vegetation fire off Highway 166 west of New Cuyama Tuesday…
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With Santa Maria River flowing again, annual Santa Maria Valley groundwater report to be released this week
A public hearing is scheduled this week by the Twitchell Management Authority (TMA) where it release its annual report on water conditions in Santa…
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Lompoc Unified School District awarded nearly $5 million through community schools implementation grant
The Lompoc Unified School District announced a nearly $5 million grant from the California Department of Education on Monday.…
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High fire season arrives with extra resources and concerns over tall grasses from winter rains
Early fires in Northern Santa Barbara County are a concern as the transition to high fire season takes place. Hundreds of acres have already…
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Law enforcement carries Special Olympics ‘Flame of Hope’ through Santa Maria in first traditional torch run in five years
The “Flame of Hope” made a triumphant return to Santa Maria on Monday morning during the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Southern California Special…
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San Luis Obispo man arrested Monday in connection with June 2 attempted murder
On Monday, a 28-year-old San Luis Obispo man was arrested in connection with an attempted murder in Santa Maria on Jun. 2,…
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Fire teams responding to vegetation fire off Jonata Park Road in Buellton Monday
Fire crews are responding to a five-acre vegetation fire in the 2200 block of Jonata Park Road in Buellton…
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Deputies detained man for arson of his own residence in Orcutt Monday
Deputies detained a man who set his own home on fire on Genoa Way in Orcutt Monday.…
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Fire crews respond to a vegetation fire at Figueroa Mountain Rd. and 3200 block of Acampo Court in Los Olivos Sunday afternoon
Fire crews from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) are responding to a vegetation fire at the 3200 block of Acampo Road in Los Olivos.…
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Hundreds of people gather for the 81st Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade
Hundreds of people gathered in Santa Maria on Saturday for the 81st Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade.…
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Fire teams responding to 195-acre vegetation fire in New Cuyama Friday
Fire crews are responding to a 50-acre vegetation fire near the intersection of Highway 166 and Hubbard Avenue in New Cuyama…
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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo crowns Queen
SANTA MARIA, Cali.- Four candidates are competing to be crowned Elks Rodeo Queen 2024. According to Elks staff, all the money raised is reinvested…
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CharrerÃa family lassos into Elks Rodeo
Louis Garcilazo, a fourth generation charro, will perform at the Santa Maria Elk’s Rodeo and Parade for the first time this…
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