Thursday, June 20 2013 2:07 AM EDT2013-06-20 06:07:51 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Santa Maria Police say a victim was found with stab wounds at the Budget Inn on North Broadway in Santa Maria. He was taken to Cottage Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.More >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Santa Maria Police say a victim was found with stab wounds at the Budget Inn on North Broadway in Santa Maria. He was taken to Cottage Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.More >>
Thursday, June 20 2013 2:01 AM EDT2013-06-20 06:01:16 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The leadership surrounding a large gang was taken down, when several of its members were busted nearly two weeks ago. The Lompoc Police Department, along with county, state and federalMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The leadership surrounding a large gang was taken down, when several of its members were busted nearly two weeks ago. The Lompoc Police Department, along with county, state and federalMore >>
Thursday, June 20 2013 1:01 AM EDT2013-06-20 05:01:57 GMT
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.- The former Lompoc youth soccer coach, who is facing several charges of child molestation, has entered a guilty plea.More >>
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.- The former Lompoc youth soccer coach, who is facing several charges of child molestation, has entered a guilty plea.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:20:13 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- A suspected DUI driver is accused of causing a deadly five-car accident on Tuesday evening at the intersection of Broadway and McCoy Lane. Police say the suspect may have beenMore >>
Police say the suspect drove southbound on Broadway colliding into a car carrying a family. The victim was an 18-year-old girl, Jade Dodson, who just graduated from Santa Maria High School and has died of her injuries.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:12 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:12:06 GMT
Several media outlets are reporting that 51 year-old actor James Gandolfini died while he was in Italy. According to HBO representatives Gandolfini was on vacation at the time. Gandolfini appeared in theMore >>
Several media outlets are reporting that 51 year-old actor James Gandolfini died while he was in Italy. According to HBO representatives Gandolfini was on vacation at the time. Gandolfini appeared in theMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:32:15 GMT
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE - All non mission-essential personnel at Vandenberg Air Force Base, military and civilian, will be required to participate in the first Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention andMore >>
Air Force General ordering all military and civilian personnel to participate in sexual assault prevention programs.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:08:41 GMT
PASO ROBLES, Calif- It's been 14 months that the city of Paso Robles has been without a permanent police chief. The man who has been holding down the fort has just accepted the top cop position, he's RobertMore >>
PASO ROBLES, Calif- It's been 14 months that the city of Paso Robles has been without a permanent police chief. The man who has been holding down the fort has just accepted the top cop position, he's Robert Burton. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:36:39 GMT
Dear Jon - In this installment of Dear Jon, Ricardo writes to me and asks, "Why does Marian Hospital in Santa Maria transfer patients to Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara? He's concerned that Marian onlyMore >>
Dear Jon - In this installment of Dear Jon, Ricardo writes to me and asks, "Why does Marian Hospital in Santa Maria transfer patients to Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara? He's concerned that Marian only has 3 trauma rooms and what happens if there is multiple traumas that fills the spaces! There is a logical response to his question.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:34:03 GMT
CHICAGO, IL- During its annual confrence the The American Medical Association (AMA) decided to adopt several new policies.Obesity as a DiseaseToday, the AMA adopted policy that recognizes obesity as aMore >>
During its annual conference the The American Medical Association (AMA) decided to adopt a new policy that recognizes obesity as a disease.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:07:30 GMT
Dear Jon – Airs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 and 6p on air, online and social media. Sylvia writes to me and asks. "Is the former AJ Spurs in Santa Maria going to reopen? They've had a 'closed for remodeling'More >>
Dear Jon – Airs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 and 6p on air, online and social media. Sylvia writes to me and asks. "Is the former AJ Spurs in Santa Maria going to reopen? They've had a 'closed for remodeling' sign up for a year.More >>
Dear Jon – In this segment we take on tailgating and we don't mean the kind in the parking lot at a Niners or Raiders game. Rebecca writes to me, "Dear Jon, what does the law say about tailgating?" It'sMore >>
Dear Jon – In this segment we take on tailgating and we don't mean the kind in the parking lot at a Niners or Raiders game. Rebecca writes to me, "Dear Jon, what does the law say about tailgating?" It's true, nobody likes to be bullied on the roadway by a tailgater. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:07:51 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Investigators responded to reports of a fight that broke out Tuesday night behind a church. A man was found with severe stab wounds, police say he died 30 minutes later at theMore >>
Investigators responded to reports of a fight that broke out Tuesday night behind a church. A man was found with severe stab wounds, police say he died 30 minutes later at the hospital from his injures.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:43 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:43:01 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has teamed up with the Office of Emergency Management to create a text messaging system to let people know when a Red Flag Warning is inMore >>
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has teamed up with the Office of Emergency Management to create a text messaging system to let people know when a Red Flag Warning is in effect.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:00:16 GMT
The attle over fracking isn't lightening up. A new connection made between getting to the state's oil reserves and its most precious resource: water.The concern of some US conservationists and farmersMore >>
The battle over fracking isn't lightening up. A new connection made between getting to the underground oil reserves and a precious resource: water.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:24:24 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 6:00am to 10:00am Thursday morning for the mountains of Santa Barbara County, including the foothills of the Santa Ynez Range. The warningMore >>
A Red Flag Warning, indicating critical fire weather conditions, has been issued from 6:00am to 10:00am Thursday morning for the mountains of Santa Barbara County, including the foothills of the Santa Ynez Range.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:58 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:58:36 GMT
PASO ROBLES, Calif. -- The city of Paso Robles named their new Police Chief, Robert Burton. The announcement came after a nation-wide search to fill the position. Candidates from all over the countryMore >>
The city of Paso Robles named their new Police Chief, Robert Burton. The announcement came after a nation-wide search to fill the position.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:35:59 GMT
Photo Courtesy: Cinda Price
LOMPOC, Calif.- A stone pine tree collapsed Tuesday afternoon on the 200 block of South H Street crushing a parked truck. Crews believe strong winds most likely caused the tree to fall. FortunatelyMore >>
LOMPOC, Calif.- A stone pine tree collapsed Tuesday afternoon on the 200 block of South H Street crushing a parked truck.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:37:57 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- A neighborhood is stunned after a San Luis Obispo father of two is back home after being arrested on child pornography charges. The man is home awaiting trial in the next two months.More >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- A neighborhood is stunned after a San Luis Obispo father of two is back home after being arrested on child pornography charges. The man is home awaiting trial in the next two months. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:06:33 GMT
SACRAMENTO, Calif- A bill now sitting on Governor Brown's desk would make it optional for cities and counties to comply with deadlines and other rules when they receive a request for public records.More >>
A bill now sitting on Governor Brown's desk would make it optional for cities and counties to comply with deadlines and other rules when they receive a request for public records.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:43:45 GMT
SANTA MARIA - A signs is up for a new housing development on the northeastern outskirts of Santa Maria that's been shelved since the housing market bubble burst 6 years ago. "It seems there's a veryMore >>
Permits for new home construction in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties up over the same period last year .More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:35:21 GMT
SANTA MARIA - As the finishing touches are put on a major renovation of the former Mervyn's Department Store at Town Center West in downtown Santa Maria, the City Council will decide if the 80,000-plusMore >>
Town Center West owner Gary Grossman warns City Council about rejecting Fallas Store project.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:05:41 GMT
PASO ROBLES, Calif. - Paso Robles Police are looking for a man who walked into a bank on Tuesday morning and held it up. Police say on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at approximately 9:20AM the Paso Robles PoliceMore >>
PASO ROBLES, Calif. - Paso Robles Police are looking for a man who walked into a bank on Tuesday morning and held it up.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:39:50 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – An informational report regarding the overall operations of the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services Division has been released by the 2012-13 San Luis Obispo Grand Jury. TheMore >>
An informational report regarding the overall operations of the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services Division has been released by the 2012-13 San Luis Obispo Grand Jury.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:16:36 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The City of San Luis Obispo, along with the County of San Luis Obispo, have released a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed Chevron Tank Farm Project forMore >>
The City of San Luis Obispo, along with the County of San Luis Obispo, have released a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Chevron Tank Farm Projectfor public review.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:08 AM EDT2013-06-18 05:08:01 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- A Santa Barbara man is behind bars after police say he stabbed his roommate in the neck while he was sleeping. More >>
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- A Santa Barbara man is behind bars after police say he stabbed his roommate in the neck while he was sleeping. Police arrested Daniel Andrick, 43, after he allegedly stabbed hisMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:54 AM EDT2013-06-18 04:54:24 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- A mother lands herself in jail after Santa Barbara police say she was on meth when she flipped her car with two children inside. Heather Maassen, 30 was arrested Sunday after policeMore >>
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- A mother lands herself in jail after Santa Barbara police say she was on meth when she flipped her car with two children inside. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:45 AM EDT2013-06-18 04:45:16 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- A Santa Barbara man is in trouble after police say he was caught spray painting graffiti. More >>
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- A Santa Barbara man is in trouble after police say he was caught spray painting graffiti. Cheyne Watkins, 23, was arrested early Saturday morning after two Santa Barbara PoliceMore >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:05:10 GMT
ORCUTT - "The more I think about it, the more I can't grasp it", says recent Righetti High School graduate Nik Koyama. Few have learned one of life's greatest lessons so soon after graduating from highMore >>
Righetti High Grad gets wallet with cash returned after losing it on graduation day.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:34:24 GMT
SANTA MARIA - When discount-retailer Fallas Stores announced it was opening a new location in the former Mervyn's Department Store in Santa Maria's Town Center West, neighboring tenants were relieved toMore >>
Mayor questioning consistency in city's fledgling Downtown Specific Plan.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:21:56 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- A group of students created their own company at a Startup Weekend in San Luis Obispo last year. Now their app has been purchased by a Silicon Valley tech company. The studentsMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- A group of students created their own company at a Startup Weekend in San Luis Obispo last year. Now their app has been purchased by a Silicon Valley tech company.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:20:14 GMT
GROVER BEACH, Calif- Construction on Grand Avenue that began in January in Grover Beach has caused delays and some businesses to lose out but that could soon end. "What we are trying to do is createMore >>
GROVER BEACH, Calif- Construction on Grand Avenue that began in January in Grover Beach has caused delays and some businesses to lose out but that could soon end. More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:12 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:12:18 GMT
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's DepartmentMelissa Chavez is wanted for failure to appear on court and possession of a controlled substance. If you have any information, please call (805) 681-4142 or (805)More >>
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's DepartmentMelissa Chavez is wanted for failure to appear on court and possession of a controlled substance. If you have any information, please call (805) 681-4142 or (805)More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:59:14 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Dignity Health of the Central Coast picked up some advertising hardware for their marketing and public relations campaigns. Dignity Health of the Central Coast which includes ArroyoMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Dignity Health of the Central Coast picked up some advertising hardware for their marketing and public relations campaigns.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:38:45 GMT
LOMPOC, Calif- Perla Guerrero, 29, is being held on $3,460,000 bail for kidnapping, torture, gang enhancement and personal use of firearm enhancement, police say. According to police Guerrero had beenMore >>
LOMPOC, Calif- Perla Guerrero, 29, is being held on $3,460,000 bail for kidnapping, torture, gang enhancement and personal use of firearm enhancement, police say. According to police Guerrero had beenMore >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:37:04 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif- Sunday, CHP officers were called to investigate an traffic accident involving a Ford-150 that had driven off the freeway into the median, then overturned. CHP said the collisionMore >>
Sunday, CHP officers were called to investigate an traffic accident involving a Ford-150 that had driven off the freeway into the median, then overturned.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 2:39 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:39:54 GMT
San Luis Obispo - The San Luis Obispo City Clerk is already processing ballots in the City Council Special Election. As of Friday the City had received a little less than a third of the vote by mail ballots. The cityMore >>
The San Luis Obispo City Clerk is already processing ballots in the City Council Special Election. More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 2:39 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:39:00 GMT
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) Stores Corporation announced Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has reached an agreement to sell its assets to Lowe's CompaniesMore >>
Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corporation announced Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has reached an agreement to sell its assets to Lowe's Companies for $205 million.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:27:06 GMT
Santa Maria - The newly repaired Campfire Cabin in Santa Maria is ready for summer. The cabin was vandalized a few months ago and repairs were just completed over the weekend by community volunteers. MostMore >>
The newly repaired Campfire Cabin in Santa Maria is ready for summer. The cabin was vandalized a few months ago and repairs were just completed over the weekend by community volunteers. Most of the damage was to the wood floors, which are now restored.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:44:11 GMT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) announced today San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties will receive over $4 million in federal funding under the 2013 PaymentsMore >>
Congresswoman Lois Capps announced Monday San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties will receive just over $2.7 million combined in federal funding under the 2013 Payments in Lieu of Taxes program.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:08:17 GMT
LOMPOC, Calif. – A Lompoc woman wanted for various charges has been found and arrested in the Santa Ynez Valley. 29-year old Perla Guerrero had been missing for a week following a recent search warrantMore >>
A Lompoc woman wanted for various felony gang-related charges has been found during at traffic stop on Highway 154 and arrested.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:51:48 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A late Sunday night car accident on Highway 101 in Santa Barbara has resulted in an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to California Highway Patrol,More >>
A late Sunday night car accident on Highway 101 in Santa Barbara has resulted in an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-06-17 03:10:27 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- Thousands of Cal Poly graduates are expected to flood the streets of downtown San Luis Obispo in celebrate. And graduates aren't the only one celebrating, local businessesMore >>
Thousands of Cal Poly graduates are expected to flood the streets of downtown San Luis Obispo in celebrate.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:48:46 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Santa Maria Police are on the hunt for the man they say stabbed a 21-year-old Sunday afternoon. Officers said Jose De Jesus Amariba of Santa Maria stabbed the man at an apartmentMore >>
Santa Maria Police are on the hunt for the man they say stabbed a 21-year-old Sunday afternoon.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-06-17 01:07:10 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- A fire in Santa Maria has burned dangerously close to an oil field. Santa Barbara County Firefighters were able to stop the potential disaster. The fire ignited Saturday afternoonMore >>
A fire in Santa Maria has burned dangerously close to an oil field.
Santa Barbara County Firefighters were able to stop the potential disaster. More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-06-17 01:05:16 GMT
PISMO BEACH, Calif. -- Fast cars, sunny weather and the beach! What else does a father need on a day that's meant to be all about him? Thousands of families celebrated Father's Day on the final day ofMore >>
Thousands of families celebrated Father's Day on the final day of the Pismo Beach Car Show. More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 12:30 AM EDT2013-06-16 04:30:34 GMT
Courtesy: San Luis Obispo Fire Department
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- An elderly woman in San Luis Obispo is recovering after a small fire inside her home Saturday afternoon. It happened on the 200 block of Kentucky Ave. around 4:49 p.m. FireMore >>
An elderly woman in San Luis Obispo is recovering after a small fire inside her home Saturday afternoon.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-06-16 01:08:51 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Santa Maria Police are looking for a suspect accused of stabbing two victims at the 7-11 store on North Broadway. The department released surveillance photos from the storeMore >>
Santa Maria Police are looking for a suspect accused of stabbing two victims at the 7-11 store on North Broadway.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 1:56 AM EDT2013-06-15 05:56:01 GMT
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. – Father's Day is just around the corner, but if you still haven't gotten Dad a gift yet, how about taking him to a movie? A new installment of "Superman" is coming to theatersMore >>
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. – Father's Day is just around the corner, but if you still haven't gotten Dad a gift yet, how about taking him to a movie? More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-06-15 03:50:38 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- A website founded by someone right here on the Central Coast is allowing women to get breast implant surgeries--all for free. It's a growing new trend -- where women areMore >>
One UC Santa Barbara using the site has already raised $600 in just one week.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-06-15 01:28:09 GMT
Dear Jon – Dear Jon airs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 and 6p on KION CBS46, online and social media. With all the controversy as to whether the NSA leaker Ed Snowden is a hero or a traitor, Debbie askedMore >>
Dear Jon – Dear Jon airs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 and 6p on KION CBS46, online and social media. With all the controversy as to whether the NSA leaker Ed Snowden is a hero or a traitor, Debbie asked on our Facebook post about this story. "Dear Jon is Ed Snowden's actions considered treason? Who prosecutes, the Attorney General?" More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:19:04 GMT
ATASCADERO, Calif. - He's been stabbed and even shot at, and it's just because he's doing his job. That's the life of a bail enforcement agent, commonly known as a bounty hunter. In San Luis Obispo CountyMore >>
ATASCADERO, Calif. - He's been stabbed and even shot at, and it's just because he's doing his job. That's the life of a bail enforcement agent, commonly known as a bounty hunter. In San Luis Obispo CountyMore >>
Friday, June 14 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:10:32 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Days after a man turns himself in after allegedly robbing not one, but two banks, he now claims he's innocent. The suspect, Steven Celaya, came face to face with a judge today.More >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Days after a man turns himself in after allegedly robbing not one, but two banks, he now claims he's innocent. The suspect, Steven Celaya, came face to face with a judge today.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:10:15 GMT
BUELLTON - They cut another ribbon on a yet another new small business that's opened in the city of Buellton. The Buellton Garage on Highway 246 is a husband and wife venture that's part of an economicMore >>
City seeing a small business boom as well as progress on a long-delayed major commercial development. More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 7:56 PM EDT2013-06-14 23:56:11 GMT
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY - It was a countywide PR blitz by 4-H members and their supporters to try and convince Santa Barbara County Supervisors, and the public, that spending $153,000 to fund county 4-H programsMore >>
Supervisors agree to fully fund 4H in the upcoming budget and in future years. More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-06-14 23:08:12 GMT
NEW YORK, NY. -- Without even realizing it, you could owe Warner/Chappel Music thousands of dollars for singing 'Happy Birthday!' A new class action lawsuit was filed against the company, arguing the songMore >>
It's true, without even realizing it, you could owe Warner/Chappell Music thousands of dollars for singing Happy Birthday. That could change now after a class action lawsuit was recently filed against the company, arguing the song should be available for public use.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-06-14 23:04:31 GMT
Courtesy: Santa Barbara County Fire
LOMPOC, Calif. - The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is on scene of a small vegetation fire off of Highway 1 just South of La Purisima Mission. The initial call came in at 2:18pm. In addition toMore >>
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a small vegetation fire off of Highway 1 just South of La Purisima Mission.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:28:36 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara will be sending off thousands of graduating seniors into the real world this weekend. Some of them will have jobs waiting for them, but many willMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara will be sending off thousands of graduating seniors into the real world this weekend. Some of them will have jobs waiting for them, but many willMore >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:21:08 GMT
SANTA MARIA - Reduce, reuse, recycle. Its a slogan to live by to help protect the environment But as more of us do our part to recycle all types of waste, including so-called green waste, the cost ofMore >>
Cost of handling recycled waste is going up.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:19:40 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - A couple of college students in San Luis Obispo have become overnight YouTube sensations. Why? It's all because of a kiss. Two male students used a kiss to send a message to aMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - A couple of college students in San Luis Obispo have become overnight YouTube sensations. Why? It's all because of a kiss. Two male students used a kiss to send a message to aMore >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:11:22 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - An accident on Highway 101 and Stowell Avenue in Santa Maria is causing major back-ups and delays. California Highway Patrol is on scene of at least a two vehicle accident, oneMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - An accident on Highway 101 and Stowell Avenue in Santa Maria is causing major back-ups and delays.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:08 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:08:15 GMT
SANTA MARIA - Air Force Specialist Stacie Shafran is currently stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base. A combat veteran with deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, Shafran is a 12-year military public affairsMore >>
Exhibit highlights life in Afghanistan's remote Panjshir Province.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:01 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:01:32 GMT
SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. - The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office tells Central Coast News two bodies have been found at the La Panza Campgrounds. Officials say the bodies were found in a tent atMore >>
SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. - The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office tells Central Coast News two bodies have been found at the La Panza Campgrounds.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-06-13 23:52:06 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. -- Animal Services received several reports over the last few days of a pit bull-type dog wandering in the area of Vineyard and Posada Avenue near the Twin Cities HospitalMore >>
Animal Services received several reports over the last few days of a pit bull-type dog wandering in the area of Vineyard and Posada Avenue near the Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-06-13 19:09:48 GMT
San Luis Obispo -- One central coast county has a new service available to help veterans who get in trouble with the law. This new court begins Friday at the San Luis Obispo County Courthouse. VeteransMore >>
One Central Coast county has a new service available to help veterans who get in trouble with the law. This new court begins Friday at the San Luis Obispo County Courthouse.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-06-13 19:02:42 GMT
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – A 142 unit apartment complex in Paso Robles has been approved by the city's Planning Commission. The complex, which will be located on the south side of Experimental Station Road,More >>
A new 142 unit apartment complex in Paso Robles aimed for moderate income families has been approved by the city's Planning Commission.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:14 AM EDT2013-06-13 15:14:27 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - A former St. Joseph High School student was found guilty on Wednesday of three felony counts of unlawful sex with a minor. Shane Villalpando is accused of raping a former classmateMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - A former St. Joseph High School student was found guilty on Wednesday of three felony counts of unlawful sex with a minor.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 1:48 AM EDT2013-06-13 05:48:45 GMT
GROVER BEACH, Calif. - Grover Beach Police say drugs played a factor in a deadly crash that killed a husband and wife last April. Police say one of the victims, Raymond Cano, was under the influence ofMore >>
GROVER BEACH, Calif. - Grover Beach Police say drugs played a factor in a deadly crash that killed a husband and wife last April.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-06-13 03:44:27 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- San Luis Obispo Police are giving downtown a crime reduction makeover with its newly developed Community Action Team. "The focus of this team is to address problems withinMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- San Luis Obispo Police are giving downtown a crime reduction makeover with its newly developed Community Action Team. More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:44:30 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - 32-year old Steven Celaya turned himself into authorities yesterday. He says he's responsible for robbing an Atascadero bank on Friday and robbing a Chase bank in San Luis ObispoMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - 32-year old Steven Celaya turned himself into authorities yesterday. He says he's responsible for robbing an Atascadero bank on Friday and robbing a Chase bank in San Luis ObispoMore >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:37:24 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Fraternities and sororities at Cal Poly will be following some new policies next year, many of them geared to encourage alcohol safety and anti-hazing. It was in 2008 when freshmanMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Fraternities and sororities at Cal Poly will be following some new policies next year, many of them geared to encourage alcohol safety and anti-hazing. It was in 2008 when freshmanMore >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:37:03 GMT
ORCUTT - Former Santa Barbara County Fourth District Supervisor Joni Gray explains why she agreed to pay a $3,000 fine to the California Fair Political Practices Commission. The FPPC said Gray violatedMore >>
Former Santa Barbara County Fourth District supervisor defends herself against conflict of interest allegation involving LHCDC.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:12 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:12:04 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- For the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society, the curtain closes for now. For the first time since its inception thirteen years ago, the classical concert series is going on hiatus.More >>
A lack of funding means the society will not have a concert season all year. More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:09:28 GMT
PISMO BEACH, Calif. -- The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce has hosted the "Fourth of July" fireworks show at the end of the pier for more than 25 years but says finding funding for it every year is a struggle.More >>
The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce has hosted the "Fourth of July" fireworks show at the end of the pier for more than 25 years but says finding funding for it every year is a struggle. More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:02:20 GMT
SANTA MARIA - In the past week local gang members on the Central Coast have been sentenced to life in prison for their roles in gang-related murders. Local courts are also busy with other high profileMore >>
Harsh prison terms given to convicted gang members a reflection of tougher sentencing laws.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:56:08 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- For the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society, the curtain closes for now. For the first time since its inception thirteen years ago, the classical concert series is going on hiatus.More >>
A lack of funding means the society will not have a concert season all year. More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-06-12 20:11:00 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- Deputies found 43-year old Donald Ralph Juarez with several stab wounds in a driveway of a home in Oceano. Juarez was taken to the hospital then arrested for breaking into aMore >>
Deputies found 43-year old Donald Ralph Juarez with several stab wounds in a driveway of a home in Oceano. Juarez was taken to the hospital then arrested for breaking into a home, assaulting a woman and stalking.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-06-12 20:08:05 GMT
Dear Jon – Our hearts go out to those in the Midwest that have been devastated after massive tornadoes that ripped through their neighborhoods being indiscriminate with life and property. In the spiritMore >>
Dear Jon – Our hearts go out to those in the Midwest that have been devastated after massive tornadoes that ripped through their neighborhoods being indiscriminate with life and property. In the spirit for wanting to help, Dan writes me and asks. "Dear Jon, Can I get funded to volunteer and help with the disaster clean up in the Midwest?"More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 1:41 PM EDT2013-06-12 17:41:54 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Volunteers and emergency responders planned a disaster exercise at the Santa Maria Public Airport on Wednesday. Participants will simulate a plane crash on the runway. The scenarioMore >>
Volunteers and emergency responders planned a disaster exercise at the Santa Maria Public Airport on Wednesday. Participants will simulate a plane crash on the runway.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 1:32 PM EDT2013-06-12 17:32:23 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The San Luis Obispo Police Department has announced it is establishing a two-officer Community Action Team (CAT). Officers Jeremy Behrens and Jim Fellows have been chosen to fillMore >>
The San Luis Obispo Police Department has announced it is establishing a two-officer Community Action Team to address the recurring transient issue in the city, especially in the downtown area.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-06-12 16:50:26 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- During the past year the San Luis Obispo Police Department found that nearly one third of the Departments calls for service during the daytime hours were for transient relatedMore >>
Over the past year San Luis Obispo Police found 1/3 of all service calls during the day are transient related crimes and most of the time are repeat offenders. To help fix the problem, the San Luis Obispo Police Department established a full-time two-officer Community Action Team that extends beyond standard enforcement efforts.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 1:52 AM EDT2013-06-12 05:52:36 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Police responded to reports of a stabbing around noon when a victim arrived at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with multiple stab wounds. The same victim was identified and arrestedMore >>
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Police are now calling the stabbing in Santa Barbara late Monday night a gang-related incident after new information came forward.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 1:39 AM EDT2013-06-12 05:39:30 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- A big rig accident in San Luis Obispo is blocking part of the southbound lanes of Highway 101, said CHP. The closure is at Southbound 101 at Reservoir Canyon road. CHP said thatMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- A big rig accident in San Luis Obispo caused a huge delay for commuters on the Cuesta Grade on Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:30 AM EDT2013-06-12 04:30:24 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- The first pitch has been thrown, but it's not a home run yet for the proposal to bring in a minor league baseball team to Santa Maria's Elks Field.More >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- The first pitch has been thrown, but it's not a home run yet for the proposal to bring in a minor league baseball team to Santa Maria's Elks Field.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 9:48 PM EDT2013-06-12 01:48:52 GMT
PISMO BEACH, Calif. - The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce is starting a new tradition. Today the Chamber organized a "cash mob" to get community members together to spend money on a small business in theMore >>
PISMO BEACH, Calif. - The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce is starting a new tradition. Today the Chamber organized a "cash mob" to get community members together to spend money on a small business in theMore >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 9:42 PM EDT2013-06-12 01:42:47 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - A bank robbery suspect is in custody after turning himself in to authorities. Police have been trying to figure out more about the man who surrendered by walking into the SanMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - A bank robbery suspect is in custody after turning himself in to authorities. Police have been trying to figure out more about the man who surrendered by walking into the SanMore >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-06-12 00:21:04 GMT
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY - 4-H is a century-old tradition on the Central Coast and in Santa Barbara County. County supervisors now must find a new way to support the youth program. Generations of Santa BarbaraMore >>
Supervisors urged to restore funding to the University of California Cooperative Extension which administers 4-H programs in the county.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:54:21 GMT
SANTA MARIA VALLEY - A class-action "unfair business practices" lawsuit has been filed on behalf of three former employees of Windset Farms which grows mainly tomatoes under millions of square feet ofMore >>
Santa Maria Valley greenhouse grower accused of unpaid wages, harassment by three former employees.
Class-action complaint on behalf of former employees claims unpaid wages and lack of meal More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-06-11 21:03:48 GMT
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. -- Santa Barbara firefighters and police were dispatched to a solo vehicle accident where a semi-tractor rolled over and hazardous material spilled all over the roadway. ItMore >>
Santa Barbara firefighters and police were dispatched to a solo vehicle accident where a semi-tractor rolled over and hazardous material spilled all over the roadway.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:41 PM EDT2013-06-11 17:41:09 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The City of Santa Maria has unveiled a new address for the official city website. Located at www.cityofsantamaria.org, the address for the website was changed to make it easier toMore >>
The City of Santa Maria has announced major changes to the city's official website, email and social media presence.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:16 PM EDT2013-06-11 17:16:38 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - About a dozen people took to the streets to protest the San Luis Obispo County's decision to rehire a firefighter who allegedly beat up another man in a bar fight two years ago. OfficialsMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - About a dozen people took to the streets to protest the San Luis Obispo County's decision to rehire a firefighter who allegedly beat up another man in a bar fight two years ago.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-06-11 17:00:39 GMT
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. -- (CBS) Police confirm a construction worker has been killed at the new 49er stadium in Santa Clara County. The accident happened around 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday at the constructionMore >>
Police confirm a construction worker has been killed at the new 49er stadium in Santa Clara County.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 2:40 AM EDT2013-06-11 06:40:01 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif.- Authorities are asking you to keep an eye out for a wanted felon charged with lewd and lascivious acts that involve a 13 year old girl in Templeton.More >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif.- Authorities are asking you to keep an eye out for a wanted felon charged with lewd and lascivious acts that involve a 13 year old girl in Templeton.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:15 AM EDT2013-06-11 05:15:16 GMT
CARPINTERIA, Calif. - Two men are behind bars after authorities say they tried to steal items from a construction site at Hope Ranch Sunday morning. Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies arrested 44-year-oldMore >>
CARPINTERIA, Calif. - Two men are behind bars after authorities say they tried to steal items from a construction site at Hope Ranch Sunday morning.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-06-11 03:43:22 GMT
Photo Courtesy: Coastal Christian School
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif.- Coastal Christian School has announced Dave Rehnberg as their new principal. More >>
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif.- Coastal Christian School has announced Dave Rehnberg as their new principal. "The school board did a thorough search and found several qualified candidates, but Mr. Rehnberg wasMore >>
Monday, June 10 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-06-11 00:21:29 GMT
Santa Barbara County Sheriff Department Deputies need your help finding 29-year old Kristina Diaz. She is wanted on a no bail warrant for a probation violation and grand theft. She is described asMore >>
Deputies need your help finding 29-year old Kristina Diaz. She is wanted on a no bail warrant for a probation violation and grand theft.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:47:42 GMT
LOS OSOS, Calif. - David Bresnan looks over the row of stained glass windows that were shattered by vandals Saturday morning. Bresnan received a call from the pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton CatholicMore >>
LOS OSOS, Calif. - David Bresnan looks over the row of stained glass windows that were shattered by vandals Saturday morning. Bresnan received a call from the pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton CatholicMore >>
Monday, June 10 2013 7:28 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:28:30 GMT
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY - "Total revenues are about $840 million and the total expenditures are $844 million", said Santa Barbara County Budget Director Tom Alvarez in a presentation to the Board of SupervisorsMore >>
County still struggling with steady increase in average costs per employee.
Monday, June 10 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:21:25 GMT
NIPOMO - Lorraine Vidal shows off her vegetable garden she's tended for decades at the base of the foothills that overlook all of Nipomo. A descendant of the pioneering Dana Family, Vidal has seen herMore >>
Coyotes are more prevalent after they give birth to their pups when the need for food is greater.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-06-10 21:27:21 GMT
Courtesy: The Guardian
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Edward Snowden, the man who claimed to leak information about U.S. surveillance programs says he blew the whistle to protect the public. Now, he's hiding out in Hong Kong, while theMore >>
Edward Snowden, the man who claimed to leak information about U.S. surveillance programs says he blew the whistle to protect the public. Now, he's hiding out in Hong Kong, while the Justice Department investigates and the White House deals with the fallout.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-06-10 20:43:45 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- if you saw firefighters on the corner of Broadway and McCoy Lane, don't be alarmed. The Santa Maria firefighters were collecting donations for the "Fill The Boot" campaign. TheMore >>
The Santa Maria firefighters were collecting donations for the "Fill The Boot" campaign.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 2:28 PM EDT2013-06-10 18:28:46 GMT
SANFORD, Florida. -- (CBS) Jury selection starts on Monday for 29-year old George Zimmerman who faces second-degree murder charges for shooting Florida teen, Trayvon Martin. CBS reports George ZimmermanMore >>
(CBS) Jury selection starts on Monday for 29-year old George Zimmerman who faces second-degree murder charges for shooting Florida teen, Trayvon Martin.More >>
Sunday, June 9 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-06-10 00:37:52 GMT
ATASCADERO, Calif. -- After a fiberglass repair shop in Atascadero explodes, leaving three businesses in shambles, a community begins to digest their loss. Video games, toys are rides sit outside anMore >>
After a fiberglass repair shop in Atascadero explodes, leaving three businesses in shambles, a community begins to digest their loss.More >>
Sunday, June 9 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-06-10 00:31:15 GMT
ATASCADERO, Calif. -- Police are on the hunt for the man they say robbed a Bank of America in Atascadero and they need your help. The bank is located on the corner of Capistrano and Mercedes Avenues.More >>
Police describe the suspect as six-feet-tall, about 35 years old, thin with scruffy facial hair and dark, greasy hair wearing a tan button down and brown work bootsMore >>
Saturday, June 8 2013 8:20 PM EDT2013-06-09 00:20:57 GMT
LOMPOC, Calif. -- The only medical retail store in Lompoc is shutting its doors. Some senior citizens say it will make it more difficult for them to get care. Marjorie Pulver got all her medical suppliesMore >>
The closure could affect more than 4,000 senior citizens throughout the city. More >>
Saturday, June 8 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-06-08 23:47:45 GMT
ATASCADERO - The next phase of the Atascadero Rehabilitation Project will include the closure of ramps along Highway 101. Starting Sunday, June 9 at 7 PM, the northbound Highway 101 on ramp at State RouteMore >>
Starting Sunday, June 9 at 7 PM, the northbound Highway 101 on ramp at State Route 58 in Santa Margarita will be closed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for at least 2 weeks. The ramp will be re-paved and reconstructed.More >>
Saturday, June 8 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-06-08 23:34:11 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Late Thursday night, crews from Santa Barbara City and County Fire Departments responded to a vehicle rollover crash, near the Highway 101 and Hope Avenue exit. Crews found a FordMore >>
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Late Thursday night, crews from Santa Barbara City and County Fire Departments responded to a vehicle rollover crash, near the Highway 101 and Hope Avenue exit.More >>
Saturday, June 8 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-08 23:25:23 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - On Friday, the San Luis Obispo Police Department received a 911 call about a robbery that had just happened around 9 PM at Pita Pit Restaurant, at 858 Foothill. A male subjectMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - On Friday, the San Luis Obispo Police Department received a 911 call about a robbery that had just happened around 9 PM at Pita Pit Restaurant, at 858 Foothill.More >>
Saturday, June 8 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-08 21:11:39 GMT
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- CBS is reporting a Santa Monica college has been put on lockdown after a shooting reported in the library. Multiple injuries were reported but police don't know how many peopleMore >>
CBS is reporting seven people have died, including the gunman after the suspect went off on a shooting spree near Santa Monica College. One of the victims was reportedly killed on campus.More >>
Saturday, June 8 2013 1:50 AM EDT2013-06-08 05:50:16 GMT
ATASCADERO, Calif. -- Cal Fire is responding to a structure fire in Atascadero. Firefighters are assisting Atascadero City Fire with a wildland fire on Sycamore Road and Curbaril Road. A commercialMore >>
ATASCADERO, Calif. -- A fiberglass repair building in Atascadero exploded Friday evening as city firefighters rushed to the scene to knock down the fire before it could spread.More >>
Saturday, June 8 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-06-08 04:44:01 GMT
GOLETA, Calif.- Officials with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department along with Search and Rescue Crews responded to horseback rider over the side of a 100 foot cliff. More >>
GOLETA, Calif.- Officials with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department along with Search and Rescue Crews responded to horseback rider over the side of a 100 foot cliff. More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-06-08 03:16:06 GMT
ORCUTT, Calif. - Friends and family pour into the Sechler house, hoping to hear that Jordan had already gotten that wonderful call from a Major League Baseball team telling him he's got a shot at the bigMore >>
ORCUTT, Calif. - Friends and family pour into the Sechler house, hoping to hear that Jordan had already gotten that wonderful call from a Major League Baseball team telling him he's got a shot at the bigMore >>
Friday, June 7 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-08 01:54:57 GMT
LOMPOC, Calif. -- The Lompoc Police Chief is calling it the 'biggest gang and drug bust of the year'. The Lompoc Police Department along with county, state and federal agencies have taken down theMore >>
Sixteen suspected gang members are off the streets leaving a giant void in leadership and one Lompoc gang outreach group says it will work to keep it that way. More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 8:15 PM EDT2013-06-08 00:15:15 GMT
LOS OLIVOS, Calif. - Taylor Carty has to use a cane when she walks to keep her balance, and she says the mobility in her left hand is somewhat limited."I can do most of what other people can do, but itMore >>
LOS OLIVOS, Calif. - Taylor Carty has to use a cane when she walks to keep her balance, and she says the mobility in her left hand is somewhat limited."I can do most of what other people can do, but itMore >>
Friday, June 7 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-06-07 23:37:42 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif- The troubled San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant in southern California is closing. Edison officials say it will shut down the twin reactors after a 16 month battle of decidingMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif- The troubled San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant in southern California is closing. Edison officials say it will shut down the twin reactors after a 16 month battle of deciding whether or not they could safely be used. The plant hadn't produced electricity since January 2012.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-06-07 23:34:31 GMT
SANTA MARIA - Central Coast State Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian briefed fellow Republicans in Santa Maria Friday about the state of affairs in Sacramento. Two years ago Achadjian submitted a bill to closeMore >>
Achadjian's bill would expand the definition of felony rape to include "cohabitants".More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-07 23:25:59 GMT
SANTA MARIA - 54 year old Pedro Torres was so badly beaten in his Santa Barbara County Jail cell last Monday that the County Sheriff's Department, which runs the jail, said Torres could not attend hisMore >>
Pedro Torres was hospitalized after being beaten in his jail cell last Monday. More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-06-07 23:11:50 GMT
CLEVELAND, OH. -- According to CBS, 52-year old Ariel Castro was indicted on one act of aggravated murder for purposely causing the unlawful termination of another's pregnancy, 139 counts of rape, 177More >>
According to CBS, Ariel Castro was indicted on one act of aggravated murder for purposely causing the unlawful termination of another's pregnancy, 139 counts of rape, 177 counts of kidnapping, seven counts of gross sexual imposition, three counts of felonious assault and one count of possession of criminal tools.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-06-07 22:43:17 GMT
AVILA BEACH, Calif- Last year the humpback whales caused a lot of excitement and people are spotting them again this summer. "My girlfriend was like wow! So I was a pretty calm about it, so it was reallyMore >>
AVILA BEACH, Calif- Last year the humpback whales caused a lot of excitement and people are spotting them again this summer.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-06-07 21:43:24 GMT
Dear Jon - There is an epidemic of fraud everywhere you turn these days and reporting it goes a long way in putting the authorities on the trail of the crooks. Pablo writes, "Dear Jon, I know this secretMore >>
Dear Jon - There is an epidemic of fraud everywhere you turn these days and reporting it goes a long way in putting the authorities on the trail of the crooks. Pablo writes, "Dear Jon, I know this secret shopper mailing is a scam, how do I report it? Please help!More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-06-07 20:52:22 GMT
LOMPOC, Calif. -- Police are planning to hold a news conference Friday to announce the culmination of a gang and narcotics investigation. The Lompoc Police Department conference starts at 1:00 p.m. atMore >>
Police are releasing details of their 'biggest bust of the year' with successful infiltration of gang operations throughout Santa Barbara County.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 2:40 PM EDT2013-06-07 18:40:52 GMT
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- President Obama is in California talking about how the health care law will help people nationwide. To watch the live stream on CBS, CLICK HERE.More >>
President Obama gave a speech in California on health care reform, but that conversation quickly changed to the topic of National Security collecting people's phone records. Obama addressed the controversial reports of the government tracking people's phone and Internet use.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-06-07 18:37:46 GMT
Santa Maria - The summer gardening season is here. It's a time when many people are spending time in their yards. More >>
The summer gardening season is here. It's a time when many people are spending time in their yards. This weekend you have a chance to learn more about an easy way to have healthier plants and less garbage.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 2:11 PM EDT2013-06-07 18:11:36 GMT
San Luis Obispo - It's National Doughnut Day and you still have plenty of time to indulge. The SLO Donut Company on Foothill in San Luis Obispo is open 24 hours a day. The popular donut shop made a specialMore >>
It's National Doughnut Day and you still have plenty of time to indulge. The SLO Donut Company on Foothill in San Luis Obispo is open 24 hours a day. The popular donut shop made a special banana peanut butter fritter for the occasion.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 12:11 PM EDT2013-06-07 16:11:50 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- A business has received a special honor. Jaffa Café in San Luis Obispo was selected by Senator Bill Monning as his small business of the year! Monning pointed to the owner, AdnanMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- A business has received a special honor. Jaffa Café in San Luis Obispo was selected by Senator Bill Monning as his small business of the year!More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-06-07 15:59:44 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- A terrifying surprise for one family, who woke up to flames scorching their home. It is now under investigation for suspicion of arson. "Clearly our cars are here, we're home,More >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- A terrifying surprise for one family, who woke up to flames scorching their home. It is now under investigation for suspicion of arson. More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-06-07 15:37:31 GMT
PASO ROBLES, Calif. -- Several people, agencies and organizations across the state were honored over the weekend by Mothers Against Drunk Driving California for their dedication to eliminate drunk driving.More >>
Several people, agencies and organizations across the state were honored over the weekend by Mothers Against Drunk Driving California for their dedication to eliminate drunk driving.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-06-07 13:57:31 GMT
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - It seems like we've had a lot of action films playing in theaters this summer. But if that's not your style, this weekend you can catch a break with a new comedy and horror film. HereMore >>
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - It seems like we've had a lot of action films playing in theaters this summer. But if that's not your style, this weekend you can catch a break with a new comedy and horror film.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 1:41 AM EDT2013-06-07 05:41:58 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- A Santa Maria man accused of molesting a number of children has pleaded not guilty. Sources tell Central Coast News that five alleged victims have now come forward.More >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- A Santa Maria man accused of molesting a number of children has pleaded not guilty. Sources tell Central Coast News that five alleged victims have now come forward.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 1:03 AM EDT2013-06-07 05:03:56 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- A Santa Maria woman who was involved in a multiple car collision on Highway 101 in Nipomo last week has passed away from her injuries. More >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- A Santa Maria woman who was involved in a multiple car collision on Highway 101 in Nipomo last week has passed away from her injuries. More >>
WASHINGTON D.C. -- FOX News is reporting the National Security Agency is collecting records from millions of Verizon customers, according to a new report. The report says the Obama administration hasMore >>
A top secret document is now public. Millions of Verizon Wireless customers' phone records are now available to the National Security Agency (NSA), according to a court order. It was leaked to The Guardian, a British newspaper.
Thursday, June 6 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-07 01:52:42 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- A San Luis Obispo city firefighter accused of beating a man in a bar bathroom has been reinstated. This comes after a grand jury ruled in John Ryan Mason's favor 8 toMore >>
This comes after a grand jury ruled in John Ryan Mason's favor 8 to 4.
Thursday, June 6 2013 8:45 PM EDT2013-06-07 00:45:56 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Santa Barbara police arrested a Bay Area man last week in Northern California for rape, false imprisonment and sexual battery on a relative. Faiyaz Naziruddin, 52, of San Ramon,More >>
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Santa Barbara police arrested a Bay Area man last week in Northern California for rape, false imprisonment and sexual battery on a relative. More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 8:16 PM EDT2013-06-07 00:16:13 GMT
SANTA MARIA - They walked into Santa Maria Court dressed in their own personal clothing and not Santa Barbara County Jail jumpsuits, a key condition for allowing news cameras in court for the first time. SomeMore >>
Sheriff's Department says one of the eleven defendants was beaten in his jail cell on Monday and unable to attend court hearing.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-06-06 23:49:15 GMT
Fox News is reporting a, Draft Watchdog Report, is accusing former Secretary of Defense and Central Coast native, Leon Panetta, of leaking sensitive information on the Osama Bin Laden raid, to a HollywoodMore >>
Former Secretary of Defense and Central Coast native, Leon Panetta, is being accused of leaking sensitive information on the Osama Bin Laden raid, to a Hollywood filmmaker.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-06-06 23:17:00 GMT
SANTA YNEZ, Calif. - The Santa Ynez Valley has long been revered as a premier wine tasting designation, but the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors said "not so fast" to one winery proposal. TheMore >>
SANTA YNEZ, Calif. - The Santa Ynez Valley has long been revered as a premier wine tasting designation, but the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors said "not so fast" to one winery proposal. TheMore >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-06 22:51:45 GMT
SANTA MARIA - Three Lompoc gang members are headed off to prison after being convicted in the murder of a drug dealer in January 2010. On Thursday morning in Santa Maria Court, Judge Rick Brown deniedMore >>
The three men were convicted in the murder of Isidro Madera in Lompoc back in January of 2010.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-06-06 20:47:37 GMT
Santa Maria -- More than 2,200 AIDS/LifeCycle cyclists are riding from Santa Maria to Lompoc today. The riders started this morning at about 6:30 at Preisker Park. Participants are dressed in costumesMore >>
More than 2,200 AIDS/LifeCycle cyclists are riding from Santa Maria to Lompoc today. The riders started this morning at about 6:30 at Preisker Park.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-06-06 18:58:08 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- The Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association invited alumni veterans who served in previous wars to walk during the Santa Barbara High 2013 graduation ceremony. Five veteransMore >>
The Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association invited alumni veterans who served in previous wars to walk during the Santa Barbara High 2013 graduation ceremony. More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-06-06 17:21:06 GMT
PISMO BEACH, Calif. -- Police want to remind people to expect traffic congestion over the weekend of June 15th because of the 2013 Pismo Beach Car Show. Traffic moving southbound 101 through Pismo BeachMore >>
Police want to remind people to expect traffic congestion over the weekend of June 15th because of the 2013 Pismo Beach Car Show.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 12:39 PM EDT2013-06-06 16:39:31 GMT
SANTA MARIA - When it comes to commanding the classroom and the students attention, it's a labor of love for Santa Maria El Camino Jr High School teacher Jim Sullivan. "In the teaching profession sometimesMore >>
Jim Sullivan is retiring after 43 years of teaching at El Camino Jr. High.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-06-06 16:23:10 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- The Sheriff's Department says a defendant in the Anthony Ibarra murder trial was badly injured following an assault at the Santa Barbara County Jail. Deputies came upon an assaultMore >>
The Sheriff's Department says a defendant in the Anthony Ibarra murder trial was badly injured following an assault at the Santa Barbara County Jail.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-06-06 11:23:14 GMT
Courtesy: SLO City Fire Department
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- A fire was set with combustible materials outside a historic San Luis Obispo Home early Thursday morning according to San Luis Obispo City Fire.The blaze broke out around oneMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- A fire was set with combustible materials outside a historic San Luis Obispo Home early Thursday morning according to San Luis Obispo City Fire.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 1:15 AM EDT2013-06-06 05:15:33 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Santa Barbara Police have identified the man who was found dead inside his car over the weekend. Authorities say he may have overdosed on nitrous oxide otherwise known as laughing gas.More >>
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Santa Barbara Police have identified the man who was found dead inside his car over the weekend. Authorities say he may have overdosed on nitrous oxide otherwise known as laughing gas.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 1:09 AM EDT2013-06-06 05:09:42 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- Officials with the California Men's Colony tell Central Coast News an inmate stabbed another inmate multiple times in the head.More >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- Officials with the California Men's Colony tell Central Coast News an inmate stabbed another inmate multiple times in the head.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 12:58 AM EDT2013-06-06 04:58:27 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- Authorities with the San Luis Obispo Police Department and San Luis Obispo Sheriff Coroner's Office are investigating the death of man who was found unconscious Wednesday afternoon.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- Authorities with the San Luis Obispo Police Department and San Luis Obispo Sheriff Coroner's Office are investigating the death of man who was found unconscious Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 9:42 PM EDT2013-06-06 01:42:29 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- The Santa Maria Bonita School District Board Member Will Smith is pointing fingers again. His allegations come on the heels of the groundbreaking of the district's new schoolMore >>
School Board Member Will Smith says he has documents proving the Santa Maria-Bonita District School Board President used taxpayer money to try to recall him but the board president says that's not trueMore >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-06-06 01:27:36 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Tonight San Luis Obispo's Human Relations Commission will take a look at a new ordinance that seeks to expand a new program for the homeless that would let them sleep in theirMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Tonight San Luis Obispo's Human Relations Commission will take a look at a new ordinance that seeks to expand a new program for the homeless that would let them sleep in theirMore >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-06 01:21:38 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Today state and local agencies gathered together to make sure they are fully prepared for an emergency at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.Everything done today was a simulationMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Today state and local agencies gathered together to make sure they are fully prepared for an emergency at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.Everything done today was a simulationMore >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-05 23:06:25 GMT
SANTA MARIA - They broke ground on what will eventually become the 20th school campus in the growing Santa Maria Bonita School District, already home to nearly 15,000 kids. The elementary school willMore >>
The new elementary school will provide classroom and recreational space for 650 K-6 students and more than 60 teachers and staff.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-06-05 21:35:17 GMT
ATASCADERO, Calif- Tuesday morning police responded to the 5400 block of Olmeda Ave after they got a call about a fight. When officers arrived on scene the quickly learned that this was a kidnapping scene.More >>
Tuesday morning police responded to the 5400 block of Olmeda Ave after they got a call about a fight. When officers arrived on scene the quickly learned that this was a kidnapping scene.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-06-05 21:08:19 GMT
SAN SIMEON, Calif- California State Park canines are no ordinary dogs. They are trained to sniff out drugs and even bombs. In fact, just a few weeks ago they were at the Amgen Tour in Avila Beach doingMore >>
SAN SIMEON, Calif- California State Park canines are no ordinary dogs. They are trained to sniff out drugs and even bombs. In fact, just a few weeks ago they were at the Amgen Tour in Avila Beach doing bomb sweeps. "We've kind have been criss crossing up and down the state with the dogs," said Daniel Gant, a State Park handler. More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-06-05 18:58:22 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- The Department of Transportation announced that Caltrans was awarded nearly $250 million to improve public transit and air quality. According to the department, 127 projectsMore >>
The Department of Transportation announced that Caltrans was awarded nearly $250 million to improve public transit and air quality. According to the department, 127 projects will get an upgrade on their transit service, purchase eco-friendly buses and modernize transit stations. More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 2:34 PM EDT2013-06-05 18:34:00 GMT
If you take a stroll down any parking lot, odds are you'll see more electric vehicles than you would have a few years. That's because sales of Hybrids on the road area slowly climbing and the numberMore >>
If you take a stroll down any parking lot, odds are you'll see more electric vehicles than you would have a few years.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-06-05 18:00:15 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- The Down Syndrome Association of Santa Barbara is getting ready to host its 4th annual Buddy Walk and Festival at Chase Palm Park. The event starts on Saturday, June 15th fromMore >>
The Down Syndrome Association of Santa Barbara is getting ready to host its 4th annual Buddy Walk and Festival at Chase Palm Park.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-06-05 16:59:15 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – UC Santa Barbara has announced award winners for outstanding academic achievement that will be honored at commencement exercises on June 15 and 16. Among the four recipients willMore >>
UC Santa Barbara has announced award winners for outstanding academic achievement that will be honored at commencement exercises on June 15 and 16.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-06-05 16:26:07 GMT
SANTA MARIA – "I was very lucky to sign a professional contract with the Baltimore Orioles at 19 year old", says Santa Maria native and former major league professional baseball player Bryn Smith to aMore >>
Local baseball supporters, hospitality industry say team could be a hit with the right affiliations.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-06-05 16:03:38 GMT
SANTA MARIA – There are eleven defendants charged in the alleged kidnapping, torture and murder of Anthony Ibarra in a Santa Maria back in March. With eleven attorneys at their side, all eleven defendantsMore >>
Arraignments for eleven defendants in gang-related homicide case on Thursday.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 2:26 AM EDT2013-06-05 06:26:22 GMT
Dear Jon - I'm always looking for your question to 'Dear Jon" so write to me here on this website under the 'Dear Jon' tab. 'M' asks, "Dear Jon, why don't the police target all the gangs...and not justMore >>
'M' asks, "Dear Jon, why don't the police target all the gangs...and not just the Nortenos?" He asks this since all the recent gang sweeps seem to nab Norteno gangsters with connection to the Nuestra Familia.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 1:50 AM EDT2013-06-05 05:50:49 GMT
SAN BERNADINO COUNTY, Calif.- A woman accused of preying on victims of the Jesusita and Tea fires is behind bars facing multiple theft and fraud charges.More >>
SAN BERNADINO COUNTY, Calif.- A woman accused of preying on victims of the Jesusita and Tea fires is behind bars facing multiple theft and fraud charges.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 1:40 AM EDT2013-06-05 05:40:50 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Santa Barbara Police arrested a mother for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs, while holding her 3-year-old daughter on her lap.More >>
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Santa Barbara Police arrested a mother for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs, while holding her 3-year-old daughter on her lap.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 1:15 AM EDT2013-06-05 05:15:50 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - A 4 year legal battle between the city of Santa Maria and a former city employee hit center stage at tonight's city council meeting. Tonight the attorney representing the former employeeMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - A 4 year legal battle between the city of Santa Maria and a former city employee hit center stage at tonight's city council meeting. Tonight the attorney representing the former employeeMore >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-06-04 19:13:01 GMT
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. -- Los Padres National Forest announced that Saturday, June 8th will be a free day for people to come visit the forest. The free day is being offered in recognition of GreatMore >>
Los Padres National Forest announced that Saturday, June 8th will be a free day for people to come visit the forest. The free day is being offered in recognition of Great Outdoors Day.More >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 2:15 PM EDT2013-06-04 18:15:58 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A groundbreaking will be held on Wednesday, June 5 by the Santa Maria-Bonita School District to celebrate the upcoming construction of a new elementary school at the corner of BiscayneMore >>
A groundbreaking will be held on Wednesday, June 5 by the Santa Maria-Bonita School District to celebrate the upcoming construction of a new elementary school.More >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-06-04 05:46:13 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - It's not everyday you see Santa Maria Police engage in "funny business", but that was the theme of their fifth annual golf tournament Monday night. The event was held at the SantaMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - It's not everyday you see Santa Maria Police engage in "funny business", but that was the theme of their fifth annual golf tournament Monday night.More >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 12:54 AM EDT2013-06-04 04:54:35 GMT
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A small brush fire broke out on Vandenberg Air Force Base property Monday evening. The fire broke out at the San Antonio Picnic Grounds around 5pm. Vandenberg FireMore >>
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A small brush fire broke out on Vandenberg Air Force Base property Monday evening.More >>
Monday, June 3 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-06-04 00:02:52 GMT
GUADALUPE - When a driver slammed into a power pole on Highway 166 near Black Road last Friday, the collision knocked out power to the City of Guadalupe. "Everybody was affected, the whole city was affected",More >>
Power pole accident leaves most of the city without power and water for at least two hours.More >>
Monday, June 3 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-06-03 23:40:16 GMT
SANTA MARIA - Santa Maria Court had never seen anything like the child molestation trial of pop star Michael Jackson nearly a decade ago. By contrast, the arraignment later this week of 11 defendantsMore >>
The arraignment of 11 defendants in the kidnapping, torture and murder of Anthony Ibarra will be a challenge for court administration.More >>
Monday, June 3 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-06-03 23:32:01 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- 14 suspects minus the juvenile arrested in connection with the panga boat found in Montana De Oro were in court Monday. Last week the SLO County Sheriff's Office seized nearly 2-thousandMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- 14 suspects minus the juvenile arrested in connection with the panga boat found in Montana De Oro were in court Monday. Last week the SLO County Sheriff's Office seized nearly 2-thousand pounds of marijuana from the suspects. More >>
