New Ordinance bans Urban Camping in Lompoc city limits
LOMPOC, Calif. – Lompoc will very soon be cracking down on homeless encampments in and around the city. Earlier this month, the Lompoc city council…
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More sunshine on Friday, tracking an atmospheric river
It was another brisk day Thursday with occasional overcast skies. Onshore flow has been on the stronger side, but has already began weakening,…
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Local Lompoc High School Student named Military Child of the Year
LOMPOC, Calif. – A local teenager here on the Central Coast will receive Operation Homefront’s 2025 Military Child of Year Award for her excellence…
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Local High School robotics team deemed ‘Rising All-Stars’ after regional competition in San Diego
GOLETA, Calif. – A local robotics team based out of Dos Pueblos High was awarded the ‘Rising All-Star Award’ after placing sixth out of 51 teams…
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Cooler than average temperatures Thursday, slight rebound Friday
Following a cool and mostly cloudy Wednesday, temperatures will be even cooler on Thursday. Temperatures are well below seasonal average Thursday,…
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Santa Barbara Tesla dealership targeted by Graffiti Vandals
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Graffiti vandals targeted a local Tesla dealership. People walking by the dealership on Hitchcock Road on Wednesday could…
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County prepares for cuts to Government Food Programs
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Crews are working nonstop at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Sharehouse. “Busy with just trying to understand these…
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State Street Undercrossing taking on a Fresh Look just in time for Summer
The State Street undercrossing is in the final stages and should be done in June. The project widens sidewalks, improves bike lanes and reduces…
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Nonprofit Program turned Catering Business helps Disabled Community in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – John McGrath of Santa Barbara is cooking up a big dream. “My hope is to eventually maybe have a successful restaurant…
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Proposed California Bill aims to give tax relief to cannabis retailers in hopes of strengthening legal pot industry
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — California’s cannabis industry has hit a few potholes. Public Health Institute Senior Advisor, Dr. Lynn Silver,…
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Pismo Beach Man found safe in Oceano after walking away from home Sunday
EDITOR’S NOTE: On March 26th, 2025, at approximately 12:42 p.m., Charles “Chuck” Fortner was found in Oceano near 22nd Street and the Arroyo Grande…
Continue Reading Overcast skies for the coasts again on Thursday, better clearing by the afternoon
The Central Coast has been experiencing cooler conditions and cooler temperatures with over cast skies. Onshore flow is expected to keep clouds back…
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Body of an unidentified man discovered Tuesday along Modoc Road
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On Tuesday, the body of an unidentified adult man was discovered off Modoc Road in Santa Barbara. According to Santa…
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Santa Barbara Family Seeks Justice After Tragic D.C. Plane Crash Claimed Loved One’s Life
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Kristen Miller-Zahn and her family never imagined that January 29th would change her life forever. She was at home in Santa…
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Construction crews sever gas line at San Andres and Anapamu during road repairs
This article was updated with more information and quotes from authorities and surrounding residents. The original coverage can be found at the…
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Long-planned new sheriff’s substation finally coming to Nipomo
San Luis Obispo County has finally secured the funding needed to build the long-proposed new sheriff’s substation in…
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Remains found in Santa Cruz from 30 years ago identified as missing New York teen
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Skeletal remains discovered from 30 years ago in a Santa Cruz County riverbed have been identified as…
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Authorities warn Central Coast families of Counterfeit Car Seats
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Local authorities have identified a growing concern involving substandard car seats for infants and toddlers. Marian Regional…
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Driver transported with moderate injuries after collision with commercial truck on Highway 101
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – A driver was transported to Cottage Hospital with moderate injuries after a vehicle collided with a commercial truck…
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Gray and drizzly Wednesday, tracking a cooling trend
Misting and drizzle return Wednesday morning. Clouds are socked into the coast and will be very slow to clear, with most places seeing no clearing at…
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