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Debt deal passage in the House comes as no surprise to local lawmakers

May 31, 2023 8:30 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The debt limit standoff that threatened economic upheaval led to a compromise that seemed to come as no surprise to local… Continue Reading

Righetti High School Art Show displays students art work

May 31, 2023 8:01 pm Tony Almanza

Over one thousand original student masterpieces are ready for the public to enjoy in the high school… Continue Reading

US Bank officially takes over Union Bank branches including many on the Central Coast

May 31, 2023 6:24 pm John Palminteri

US Bank has officially taken over Union Bank including branches on the Central Coast. US Bank is in 26… Continue Reading

Fresco closes after 28 years, and abruptly leaves new location in downtown Santa Barbara

May 31, 2023 2:37 pm John Palminteri

Fresco Cafe closes after 28 years in Santa Barbara. The restaurant had just moved to a new location last… Continue Reading

Lockdown-triggering pursuit in San Luis Obispo ends in arrest of one man with multiple warrants

May 31, 2023 5:52 pm Andrew Gillies

The San Luis Obispo Police Department arrested a 26-year-old man on Wednesday for an assortment of crimes committed over the past several months… Continue Reading

Lompoc Parks and Recreation opens registration for three community summer activities

May 31, 2023 5:32 pm Andrew Gillies

Lompoc Parks and Recreation are offering three unique activities for those interested in adding to their summer… Continue Reading

Santa Maria announces Elks Rodeo Parade route road closures and parking restrictions

May 31, 2023 4:11 pm Andrew Gillies

The 80th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade on Saturday, Jun. 3 of this year brings excitement, tourism, as well as road closures and parking… Continue Reading

May Gray will turn into June Gloom Thursday

May 31, 2023 3:52 pm Anikka Abbott

The marine layer is staying with us in the night to morning… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo County Fire responding to structure and vegetation fire off Skyview Trail

May 31, 2023 3:47 pm Andrew Gillies

San Luis Obispo County Fire is responding to a structure and vegetation fire near the 2400 block of Skyview… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Public Works dredging in Carpinteria Salt Marsh until July

May 31, 2023 3:35 pm Andrew Gillies

Santa Barbara County is conducting emergency dredging operations at the Carpinteria Salt Marsh to limit the flood risk for adjacent properties.… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo High School lockdown lifted, police make arrest and end search for wanted person in the area

May 31, 2023 1:13 pm Andrew Gillies

The San Luis Obispo Police Department placed San Luis Obispo High School on lockdown as a precautionary measure at 12:08 p.m. Wednesday afternoon… Continue Reading

Lanes reopen after car fire closed down southbound Highway 101 north of Nipomo

May 31, 2023 1:06 pm Lily Dallow

The southbound Highway 101 lanes have reopened as of 12:51 p.m. after Caltrans said it closed the lanes due to a car fire near Los Berros… Continue Reading

Pence to announce 2024 presidential campaign on June 7

May 31, 2023 12:35 pm CNN Newsource

Former Vice President Mike Pence will launch his 2024 presidential campaign on June 7 with an announcement video and a speech in Iowa, two sources… Continue Reading

Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley hosts third annual Tobacco Prevention Summit

May 31, 2023 11:49 am Karen Cruz-Orduña

Non-profit organization Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley hosts its third annual Tobacco Prevention Summit at the Buellton Recreation Center.… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara summer lifeguard staff will cover all towers and pools, while other cities have concerns

May 31, 2023 11:39 am John Palminteri

Lifeguards will be fully staffed in Santa Barbara this summer. Many cities in the U.S. have reported… Continue Reading

Final preparations underway for Santa Maria Elks Rodeo

May 31, 2023 11:36 am Dave Alley

With the start of the 80th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade now less than a day away, final preparations are taking place today at the Elks… Continue Reading

June Gloom replaces May Gray tomorrow

May 31, 2023 4:20 am Christa Kurkjian

The month of May is coming to a close, but the weather pattern is here to stay as we transition from May Gray to June Gloom. The strong onshore flow… Continue Reading

New bar director at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort Sam Penton drops by the Morning News

May 31, 2023 9:30 am Joey Vergilis

New bar director Sam Penton from the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort drops by the Morning News to tell us about the resort's cocktail… Continue Reading

Associated Students Trans & Queer Commission to host QTOPIA in Isla Vista

May 30, 2023 6:11 pm Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif.-There have been a number of pride events over the years near the University of California, Santa Barbara, but this Saturday will… Continue Reading

“Ride The Cyclone” opens at Santa Barbara High School on Sunday

May 30, 2023 9:11 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-"Ride The Cyclone" is the final musical of the school year at Santa Barbara High School. Theater students are in their final… Continue Reading