Railroad track safety efforts stepped up in a special September outreach
September is a special month for messages promoting safety around train tracks. Outreach efforts in the media and schools will take… Continue Reading
Santa Maria – Lompoc – North County
Santa Ynez public official and husband sentenced for actions at U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021
On Thursday, Karen Jane Jones, a current Board Member of the Santa Ynez Community Service District, and her husband, Robert Walter Jones, have both… Continue Reading
Fire crews put out structure fire in Santa Ynez
Fire crews responded to a structure fire in the 1400 block of North Refugio Road in Santa Ynez… Continue Reading
District Attorney’s Office concludes officers were justified and face no state criminal liability in the December shooting death of Connor Amador
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office has determined that the officer-involved shooting on Dec. 29, 2023, which resulted in the death… Continue Reading
With temperatures soaring, outreach effort activated to provide cooling supplies to Santa Barbara County homeless population
As temperatures soar across Santa Barbara County this week, an outreach effort is underway to help bring some relief to the county's homeless… Continue Reading
Santa Maria teen arrested Thursday after an alleged school shooting threat was posted online
A 14-year-old Santa Maria boy was arrested after an alleged school threat was posted and circulated on TikTok and other social media… Continue Reading
SpaceX announces Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base Thursday evening
SpaceX announced a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sep. 5 at 8:20 p.m. for the NROL-113… Continue Reading
Excessive heat warning issued for Central Coast region; health tips provided and cooling centers opened
The County of Santa Barbara's Office of Emergency Management issued the following press release about the National Weather Services' Excessive Heat… Continue Reading
Local teens can now help the mental health of their community through a paid opportunity
Teens in San Luis Obispo County High School’s and in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District are welcome to apply for a paid Youth Mental… Continue Reading
Four tips to prevent a wildfire during a heatwave, one less spark one less wildfire
Central Coast Fire Officials warn people to help prevent vegetation fires during heatwave advisories this week with four major safety tips.… Continue Reading
Local children’s mental health organization debuts enhanced Santa Maria therapy space
A special open house is set for Wednesday afternoon to officially unveil newly enhanced office space in Santa Maria for CALM, the Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
City of Buellton highlights community with local art project
The City of Buellton highlighted local artists with its "Exploring the Ocean" community project.… Continue Reading
Power outage for more than 3,000 customers in Orcutt after vehicle collision with power pole
More than 3,000 customers are without power after a single-vehicle accident near the intersection of Highway 135 and Skyway Drive in Orcutt… Continue Reading
Construction project begins at busy Santa Maria intersection, several other street improvements soon to come
A construction project at one of the busiest intersections in Santa Maria began Monday morning, starting road repairs that will impact traffic for… Continue Reading
Police turn to the public for help locating at-risk 24-year-old Santa Maria man
The Santa Maria Police Department is turning to the public for help locating Christopher Jacob Lopez, a 24-year-old at-risk man last seen on Monday,… Continue Reading
Santa Maria hosts Free Swim Day on Labor Day
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department will have a Free Swim Day on Labor Day at the Paul Nelson Aquatic… Continue Reading
Santa Maria police arrest three in DUI checkpoint Saturday
The Santa Maria Police Department is holding a DUI checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location.… Continue Reading
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Friday Football Focus: Week 1 Highlights
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Space X launches Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Space X will target 9:58 p.m. on Friday for another Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base.… Continue Reading