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Expert supporting historic NASA mission explains what’s next for DART

September 29, 2022 12:06 pm Karen Cruz-Orduña

NASA's first flight mission for planetary defense, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base last… Continue Reading

Katie Couric’s announcement serves as a mammogram reminder before Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins

September 28, 2022 7:27 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Mammogram appointments are picking up in the wake of Katie Couric's breast cancer announcement. Couric said she had a… Continue Reading

Lompoc residents to vote for mayor in November election ballot

September 28, 2022 5:52 pm Karen Cruz-Orduña

We look closely at the two candidates running for Lompoc mayor. The race for Lompoc mayor is a rematch between Jenelle Osborne and Jim… Continue Reading

Lompoc Public Library receives grant funding for building improvements

September 28, 2022 4:45 pm Jade Martinez-Pogue

The Lompoc Public Library was awarded over $400,000 from the California State Library to enable significant building improvements at the main library… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Fire Departments awarded wellness grant

September 28, 2022 3:43 pm Sandy Chávez

The city of Santa Maria Fire Department was awarded funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2022 Assistance for Firefighters Grant with… Continue Reading

Free hazardous waste collection days in Santa Barbara County

September 28, 2022 11:52 am Sandy Chávez

The Santa Barbara County Public Works Departments plans to collect hazardous items free of charge for local residents.… Continue Reading

Single-vehicle car accident leaves one child dead, one flown to hospital and others injured

September 28, 2022 9:46 am Jade Martinez-Pogue, Karen Cruz-Orduña

One child was found dead under a car and two others were injured after a car flipped over into heavy brush along Highway 1 in Vandenberg Village… Continue Reading

Governor Gavin Newsom signs catalytic converter theft legislation

September 27, 2022 2:28 pm Christina Rodriguez

Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into California law this week to help minimize the catalytic converter theft issue. Mechanic's on the Central… Continue Reading

Lompoc Parks to offer Santa Clause visits

September 27, 2022 12:44 pm Sandy Chávez

Lompoc residents are able to sign up to receive at-home visits from Santa Clause this Christmas season.… Continue Reading

Trail restoration projects begin in the Santa Ynez Valley for vital school safety and community routes

September 27, 2022 11:52 am John Palminteri

Work begins on restoring trails throughout the Santa Ynez Valley. Years of planning and community meetings have taken place to start bringing back… Continue Reading

Marian Regional Medical Center verified as Level II Trauma Center

September 27, 2022 11:50 am Sandy Chávez

Marian Regional Medical Center was verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American… Continue Reading

Rising gas prices make electric cars look more appealing during National Drive Electric Week

September 26, 2022 6:42 pm Tracy Lehr

National Drive Electric Week coincides with a spike in California gas prices and those prices may drive electric car… Continue Reading

Firefly launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base scheduled for Friday

September 26, 2022 2:17 pm Jade Martinez-Pogue

A Firefly Aerospace rocket launch will take off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sept. 30 after multiple delays and… Continue Reading

Candidates prepare for California 24th Congressional District Race ahead of November Elections

September 26, 2022 12:11 pm Patricia Martellotti

Incumbent Democratic congressman Salud Carbajal and republican Brad Allen are getting ready for the race in the November General… Continue Reading

Funding for the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is still available for applicants

September 26, 2022 12:04 pm Christina Rodriguez

The County of Santa Barbara partnered with the Santa Barbara Foundation to launch the state-funded Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program… Continue Reading

National Drive Electric Week coincides with rising gas prices in California

September 26, 2022 12:19 am Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-National Drive Electric Week events are attracting people upset for rising fuel prices in California. People who own electric cars… Continue Reading

Vandenberg Space Force Base is prepping for the final launch of the Delta IV rocket

September 24, 2022 10:56 am Christina Rodriguez

The final launch of the Delta IV rocket is set to launch this Saturday at 2:53 pm at the Vandenberg Space Base Force after 63 years -- the end of the… Continue Reading

Friday Football Focus Week 5 Highlights

September 24, 2022 12:23 am Mike Klan

Friday Football Focus Week 5… Continue Reading

Camp out at the Buellton Vintage Trailer Show this weekend

September 23, 2022 5:35 pm C.J. Ward

BUELLTON, Calif. - The Buellton Vintage Trailer Bash is back this year. It started on Friday and runs all weekend long at the Flying Flags RV Resort… Continue Reading

Bed for Kids event Saturday in Santa Maria at Red Oaks Baptist Church

September 23, 2022 1:34 pm Drew Ascione

Volunteers of all ages are set to build beds for kids that don't have one at Red Oaks Baptist Church on Saturday.… Continue Reading

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