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Oceano Chase Ends In Santa Maria With 2 Arrested

Jacqueline Tualla — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:46:00 EDT

Two people were arrested Sunday after leading San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's deputies and the California Highway Patrol on a pursuit.

Powerball Money Goes To California

Liberty Zabala — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:30:00 EDT

Ticket sales gave a boost to local businesses in Santa Barbara as well as California schools.

Six-Year-Old With 'Silent' Disease Honored In Santa Barbara

Liberty Zabala — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:29:00 EDT

More than 200 people across the Central Coast walked in Santa Barbara to bring awareness to a 'silent' disease.

Federal Investigation Underway After CT Train Crash Injures 70+

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:14:00 EDT

Federal investigators are in Connecticut inspecting the scene of a commuter train crash. Officials said it could take days before the busy section of track reopens.

Car Plows Into Virginia Parade, Injuring Dozens

Jacqueline Tualla — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:08:00 EDT

According to the Associated Press, a car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in Damascus, a small Virginia town.

4H Youth Agricultural Program In Danger Of Cuts

Liberty Zabala — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:08:00 EDT

The 4H program receives $143,000 from the county which is scheduled to decide if it will continue or cut the funding this June 10th.

Vintage Trailers Swarm Pismo Beach

Liberty Zabala — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:06:00 EDT

The Pismo Beach community got a blast from the past as more than 300 vintage trailers rolled through Pismo Coast Village this weekend.

Lompoc "Safe and Sane" Fireworks Lottery Winners Announced

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:15:00 EDT

LOMPOC, Calif. - The Lompoc Fire Department held its lottery on Friday morning for local groups to sell "safe and sane" fireworks for its upcoming Fourth of July celebration.

Hundreds Gather to Remember Jason Anderson "Skittlez"

Rachael Laine — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:41:00 EDT

SANTA MARIA, Calif.- Friends and family gather for a candlelight vigil to say goodbye to local barber, Jason Anderson.

Lompoc Fire Department Back to 1986 Staffing Levels

Keith Carls — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:26:00 EDT

$1.5 million grant used to hire six new firefighters and promote from within.

Lompoc CPA Explains IRS 501(c)4 Controversy

Keith Carls — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:24:00 EDT

Century-old non-profit tax exemption at heart of IRS debate and scandal in Washington D.C.

Missing At-Risk Lompoc Man Found

Brittany Silverstein — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:18:00 EDT

PISMO BEACH, Calif. - Pismo Beach Police confirm that a missing at-risk man from Lompoc has been found after a good samaritan saw his photo in the news.

Inmate Used Sharpened Toothbrush in California Men's Colony Attack

Liberty Zabala — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:45:00 EDT

In the past 12 months, officers have been attacked 15 times by inmates. In three of those attacks, inmates used weapons.

New KCOY News App Coming to Your Phone!

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

KCOY Central Coast News has released a major update to its news app on both the iOS and Android platforms. Current app users will need to download the updated app and install it on their devices.

California Men's Colony Attack Symptom of AB109?

Liberty Zabala — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:29:00 EDT

The California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) in San Luis Obispo says the attack is another symptom of Senate Bill AB 109 and one of the many risks officers at CMC face.

Local Businesses Get Boost From Wine Festival in Paso Robles

Leah Masuda — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:59:00 EDT

PASO ROBLES, Calif- People from all over California are expected to attend the 31st Paso Robles Wine Festival.

New Tasting Room to Join Paso Roble's Tourism Boom

Leah Masuda — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:58:00 EDT

PASO ROBLES, Calif- The Paso Robles wine festival is kicking off, and one new tasting room made Friday its deadline to get in on the action.

Dear Jon: Why Won't My Congressman Respond to My Letter?

Jon K. Brent — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:02:00 EDT

Dear Jon - Ray wrote to me and asked, "can you tell me why my congressman doesn't respond to my letters?" They do answer your letter, it just takes time. But why, you may ask?

1 in 5 U.S. kids has a mental health disorder

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:00 EDT

As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.

Many public pools contaminated with human waste

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:47:00 EDT

There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.

Friday Film Focus: Movies Coming To Theaters This May 17th Weekend

Brittany Silverstein — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:52:00 EDT

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - The Summer box office season is already off to a sizzling start. If you're an action fan, this may be the weekend for you.

Woman Loses Life Savings to 'Grandparent Scam'

Rachael Laine — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:26:00 EDT

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- A San Luis Obispo woman is out more than $75,000 after falling victim to a phone scam known as the "Grandparent scam."

Operation Jobs: Fusion Contact Centers in Santa Maria is Hiring

Brittany Silverstein — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:18:00 EDT

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fusion Contact Centers is looking to hire 50 new workers for full-time and part-time positions for a variety of positions.

Morro Bay May Lose Its Aquarium

Liberty Zabala — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:01:00 EDT

In the next five years, its lease with the city is set to expire. The city is urging the aquarium to upgrade or look at other options.

Law Enforcement Target Gang Leaders

Keith Carls — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:31:00 EDT

SANTA MARIA - "Our goal is simple, to dismantle gangs from top to bottom, from the street soldiers to the shotcallers."

That was the message two years ago this month from Andre Birotte Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Central Coast at a press briefing in Santa Barbara.

Maldonado Announces Ballot Initiative to Repeal AB 109

Keith Carls — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:24:00 EDT

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Former California Lt. Governor Abel Maldonado spoke with reporters in front of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. Foster Road station in Santa Maria to explain why he's traveling across the state speaking out against AB 109, the state prison realignment and early release program.

State Proposes Regulations for Pesticide Commonly Used in Strawberry Farming

Christian Hartnett — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:14:00 EDT

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The California Department of Pesticide Regulation proposed new rules on a widely used chemical in the strawberry industry. Regulations are already in place for the fumigant known

Nipomo Woman Claims Neighbor Attacked Her Son

Christian Hartnett — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:06:00 EDT

NIPOMO, Calif. - One local mother says justice needs to be served after she claims her neighbor attacked her son. The woman says law enforcement would only do so much. Amber Hefferan says marks all over

Strong Arm Robbery Near UCSB Campus, Woman Dragged and iPhone Stolen

Chloe Beardsley — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:27:00 EDT

Deputies said a 31-year old woman was the victim of a strong arm robbery near the University of California Santa Barbara campus.

Salmon Season In Full Swing In Morro Bay

Liberty Zabala — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:04:00 EDT

The season started on the first of May bringing in salmon sometimes as large as 20lbs.

Caltrans Starts Drainage Construction on Highway 101 in Buellton

Chloe Beardsley — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:20:00 EDT

Caltrans says construction work is planned to start next week along northbound Highway 101 between Santa Rosa Road and Highway 246.

POWERBALL Jackpot Grows to $550 Million

Chloe Beardsley — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:12:00 EDT

The California Lottery announced that six POWERBALL players in California matched five numbers in Wednesday night's POWERBALL draw.

David Beckham Announces Retirement

Dave Alley — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:58:00 EDT

International soccer superstar David Beckham has announced he will retire later this month and will end one of the most memorable and remarkable careers in sports history.

Local Students Qualify For State Rodeo Finals

Dave Alley — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:56:00 EDT

More than 40 rodeo participants from the Central Coast have qualified for the upcoming Junior High School State Finals and High School State Finals.

Cal Poly Students Evacuated After Fire At Housing Complex

Brittany Silverstein — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:20:00 EDT

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - More than 400 Cal Poly students were evacuated Wednesday night after a fire broke out at the Corralitos apartment building.

The Search Is On For Missing At-Risk Man From Lompoc

Brittany Silverstein — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:12:00 EDT

LOMPOC, Calif. - Lompoc Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing at-risk man from the area, who they suspect is traveling up the Central Coast.

SLO K9 Helps Sniff Out Thousands of Dollars of Drugs

Rachael Laine — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:49:00 EDT

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- A mom is behind bars after sheriff's deputies stopped her car and discovered hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of drugs, but it was a K9 who sniffed out the goods.

Central Coast Mother and Daughter Opt For Mastectomy

Liberty Zabala — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:49:00 EDT

Gutierrez and Reed hope sharing their experiences will possibly save lives.

Lompoc Fire Training Saves Family From Real Thing

Liberty Zabala — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:31:00 EDT

Lompoc family has the fire department to thank for knowing exactly what to do when disaster struck their home.

Woman Faces Charges for Child Endangerment and Possession of Meth

Chloe Beardsley — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:46:00 EDT

An Anaheim woman faces child endangerment and drug charges after police find 13 pounds of meth in her car. Deputies arrested 32-year old Maria Guadalupe Garcia Monday night around 7:00 p.m.

Cal Poly Announces Plan For New Housing Facility

Dave Alley — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:18:00 EDT

Cal Poly has announced it will build new student housing facilities, near the entrance of the university on Grand Avenue that will house about 1,400 first-year students.

Atascadero Resident Arrested After Pursuit

Dave Alley — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:03:00 EDT

A high speed pursuit Tuesday night in Atascadero has led to the arrest of Tatum Stewart, a 25-year old resident of Atascadero.

Local Barber Passes Away From Rare Brain Disorder

Rachael Laine — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:11:00 EDT

SANTA MARIA, Calif.- A community comes together to remember a well-known barber after his life is cut short by a rare brain disorder.

Two Santa Barbara Schools Put on Lockdown After Police Investigate Reports of Man With Rifle

Brittany Silverstein — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:11:00 EDT

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Santa Barbara Police put two area schools on lockdown on Tuesday afternoon as they investigated a report of a man with a rifle on the 800 block of East De La Guerra Street.

Casmalia Man Arrested After Authorities Find Drugs In His Trailer

Brittany Silverstein — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:09:00 EDT

CASMALIA, Calif. - A Casmalia man arrested for allegedly having drugs at his home has been released on bail.

Truck Injures Two Cyclists Near Harris Grade

Rachael Laine — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:54:00 EDT

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.- Two bicyclists are recovering after being hit by a truck.

Cycling Clubs Hail Return of Amgen Tour of California

Keith Carls — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:33:00 EDT

Tailwinds Bicycle Club members say globally televised event helps draw attention to important issue of bike safety.

The Fight to Keep Kids On The Right Path

Keith Carls — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:22:00 EDT

Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley helps local youth stay on the right path and steer clear of trouble, violence and gangs.

Lions & Bears Spotted in San Luis Obispo County

Leah Masuda — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:11:00 EDT

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif- Lions and bears are indigenous to the area, but its not everyday we actually see them. A mountain lion has been spotted twice near Poly Canyon and a black bear was on Morro rock last week.

Police Identify the Body Found in an Atascadero Storage Unit

Chloe Beardsley — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:10:00 EDT

Police said they have identified the man who was found dead a in a storage unit as 59-year old James Richard Amundson.

Tourism Industry is Growing Stronger in SLO County

Leah Masuda — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:02:00 EDT

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif- Tourism is growing in San Luis Obispo County. According to Visit San Luis Obispo County it has a 1.2-billion dollar economic impact ever year in the county alone.

Ed Herrmann Named New Righetti Football Coach

Dave Alley — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:30:00 EDT

After a lengthy search process, Righetti High School has announced Ed Hermann has been hired as the new varsity head football coach.

WATCH LIVE: CA Governor Brown Releases State Budget Proposal

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:41:00 EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif- Governor Brown will release his revised 2013-14 California State Budget. To watch the live news conference at 10 a.m., click here.

SLO Co. Emergency Services Using New Mobile App

Dave Alley — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:30:00 EDT

Emergency Medical Services personnel (EMS) in San Luis Obispo County are now utilizing a new mobile application that has been developed by Arroyo Grande based blueHula Studios.

Angelina Jolie has preventative double mastectomy

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:24:00 EDT

Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.

Cigarette Ashes To Blame For Early Morning Apartment Fire

Rachael Laine — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:52:00 EDT

LOMPOC, Calif.- Lompoc Fire Investigators determined the cause of an early morning structure fire to be improperly disposed cigarette ashes.

SLO Police: Grandparent Scam Warning

Rachael Laine — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:48:00 EDT

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- San Luis Obispo Police are warning people not to fall for the "Grandparent Scam" after several elderly people have lost thousands of dollars.

Three Stores Caught Selling Tobacco to Minors

Rachael Laine — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:40:00 EDT

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif.- Three stores in San Luis Obispo County are in trouble after they were caught selling tobacco to minors.

Plea Offer Made in Santa Maria Man's Murder Case

Keith Carls — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:40:00 EDT

Brian Reid is charged with killing his father and nearly killing his mother in 2012 Labor Day BBQ shooting.

SMPD Looking For Victims of Man Charged in Sexual Assault

Keith Carls — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:27:00 EDT

Clive Decomarmond is accused of sexually assaulting girls between 12 and 16 years old.

People Trying to Make a Storage Unit Home is Not Too Uncommon

Leah Masuda — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:49:00 EDT

ATASCADERO, Calif- A mans body was found in a storage unit in Atascadero this past weekend. The owners of the storage facility said the man may have been living there.

Amgen Tour Benefiting Pismo Beach and Surrounding Cities

Christian Hartnett — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:14:00 EDT

PISMO BEACH, Calif. - With the Amgen Tour of California heading to the Central Coast, that means thousands of visitors are also heading our way. Cities surrounding Avila Beach are getting perks as well.Pismo

Manhunt Monday, May 13th 2013

Chloe Beardsley — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:22:00 EDT

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office The sheriff's office is looking for 30-year old Adrianna Trujillo. She's wanted on 4 felony warrants, a probation violation and possession of a controlled substance.

IRS Under Fire After Allegedly Targeting Conservative Group Requests for a Tax-Exempt Status

Chloe Beardsley — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:52:00 EDT

Lawmakers are reacting to allegations that the Internal Revenue Service regularly targeted conservative groups when reviewing requests for a tax-exempt status. Conservatives are angry and demanding answers after information of the Internal Revenue Service's targeting tea party groups for excessive review surfaces.

Body Found Inside Atascadero Storage Unit

Chloe Beardsley — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:46:00 EDT

Police confirmed to Central Coast News that a body was found inside a storage unit along El Camino Real. Investigators said the body was discovered on Saturday, and they believe the person died of natural causes.

Grover Beach Financier Slapped with 7 Criminal Charges

Leah Masuda — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:46:00 EDT

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- A well known Grover Beach financier, Al Moriarty was in court Monday for his arraignment. He was recently booked into San Luis Obispo County jail after being extradited from Kitsap County jail in Washington for alleged criminal charges of fraud and embezzlement.

Memorial Service Planned for Fallen Officers in San Luis Obispo County

Chloe Beardsley — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:35:00 EDT

The city of San Luis Obispo is planning a Peace Officer Memorial Service this week. Officers and criminal justice agencies throughout the county will be attending the service.

House Burns Down in Santa Maria

Chloe Beardsley — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:18:00 EDT

Firefighters responded to a house fully engulfed in flames along the 2200 block of Mon Chere Lane in Santa Maria. No one was in the home at the time of the fire.

Mountain Lion Spotted Near Cal Poly

Liberty Zabala — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:18:00 EDT

Officials say due to drought more of them are making their way down the creek for water near Poly Canyon.

San Luis Obispo Gym Hosts Push-Up Challenge For Troops

Liberty Zabala — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:17:00 EDT

Athlon Fitness is hosting the push-up challenge next Saturday to raise money for wounded soldiers and for the men and women in uniform coming home.

Decomposing Bodies Found In NJ Home After Standoff

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:36:00 EDT

Authorities say the suspect accused of killing two people and holding three children hostage in a Trenton, New Jersey standoff, has died from gunshot wounds.

Lompoc Families Prepare For Disaster

Liberty Zabala — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:54:00 EDT

In a recent Red Cross poll, only 7% of people across the country are prepared should a disaster strike and Lompoc fire wants to change that with its "Ready, Set, Go" emergency preparedness program.

Third Graders Compete For Spot At Santa Maria Mini-Rodeo

Liberty Zabala — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:53:00 EDT

The kids will compete in categories like barrel jumping, junior team roping and break away roping.

Santa Maria Barber Fights For Life

Liberty Zabala — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:51:00 EDT

Jason Anderson commonly known as "Skittlez" has been a barber for more than 15 years and owns a popular shop on Broadway.

Santa Maria Man Arrested For Lewd, Lascivious Acts With Child

Jacqueline Tualla — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:50:00 EDT

A Santa Maria man was arrested in Grover Beach for numerous counts of crimes against children.

Rice Elementary PTA Helping Make the Grade

Keith Carls — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:33:00 EDT

Bi-lingual digital message board latest gift from PTA fundraising efforts.

Los Olivos Standoff Over; Suspect at Medical Facility

Rachael Laine — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:24:00 EDT

LOS OLIVOS, Calif. -- A peaceful ending to a dramatic Los Olivos standoff. Two hours after barricading himself inside his home on the 4500 block of Alamo Pintado the suspect, who has not been identified, walks out and surrenders.

Environmental Groups Keep Close Watch on Onshore Energy

Keith Carls — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:16:00 EDT

Ongoing boom in oil drilling and extraction raises concern.

Washington Teen Arrested For Making Bomb Threat in Santa Barbara Parking Lot

David Lee — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:29:00 EDT

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A 16-year-old Washington teenager is in custody after Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Deputies say he made allegations of a bomb threat at a shopping center.

Nipomo Community Services District Holds Meeting in Response to Lawsuit

Christian Hartnett — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:31:00 EDT

NIPOMO, Calif. - The water war continues. The Nipomo Community Services District held a special meeting this morning to discuss financing a water pipeline project in the midst of a lawsuit. Water has become

Santa Maria Bonita School District Hiring More Teachers

Christian Hartnett — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:12:00 EDT

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Santa Maria Bonita School District is set to get some new faces in teacher and administration positions next school year. Board members for the district unanimously approved personnel

Workers Fly Through the Air to Finish PG&E Work

Leah Masuda — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:07:00 EDT

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif- If you drive the Cuesta Grade, you've probably been wondering what the people hanging from helicopters are up to. Those are PG&E workers replacing its transmission lines, a risky job, not many of us would do.

Arroyo Grande Uses Roosters To Launch Art Program

Liberty Zabala — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:59:00 EDT

An Arroyo Grande organization is launching its public art program and is in need of funding. Now, it is using roosters to get it.

Grover Beach Financier Jailed For 'Classic Ponzi Scheme'

Liberty Zabala — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:49:00 EDT

Grover Beach financier, Al Moriarty, faces criminal charges for securities fraud and embezzlement.

Cal Fire Crews Battle Brush Fire In SLO County

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:36:00 EDT

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - Cal Fire says firefighters are on the scene of a brush fire on Hi Mountain Road one mile past USFS Arroyo Grande Helibase.

Man Pleads Guilty In Deadly Santa Maria Crash

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:53:00 EDT

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The suspect who police say crashed his vehicle into a man and his dog, killing them, has pleaded guilty to all charges and allegations.

Bill Would Penalize Large Companies For Not Providing Health Coverage

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:57:00 EDT

As California gears up for the Affordable Care Act, a bill in the state Assembly would penalize large companies for not providing health coverage to their workers.

Police: Santa Maria Man Reported Missing Booked Into Jail

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:49:00 EDT

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Authorities say a Santa Maria man who was reported missing on May 2 is behind bars.

Businessman Charged With Fraud Booked Into SLO County Jail

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:51:00 EDT

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - A Central Coast businessman charged with fraud has been booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

Felon Arrested in Santa Barbara After Found With AK-47

Brittany Silverstein — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:08:00 EDT

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A felon is behind bars after authorities found him with an AK-47 assault rifle last week.

America's Most Popular Baby Names For 2012

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:13:00 EDT

WASHINGTON - The Social Security Administration has released its list of America's most popular baby names for 2012.

Browser extensions that save you money

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:14:00 EDT

There is a widening range of online tools that have been designed to help save hard-earned cash. The following Internet browser extensions have achieved popularity among consumers, thanks to a series of unique and practical benefits.

Violent video games may numb players to brutality

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:33:00 EDT

Teenage boys who play violent video games for hours on end may become desensitized to the brutality, a small new study finds.

California Finally Paying Bills Without Shuffling Accounts

Thu, 9 May 2013 12:37:00 EDT

California has finally broken the cycle of constantly shuffling money between state accounts to ensure there was enough cash to pay bills on time.

Ohio Suspect Accused of Kidnapping and Rape Faces Judge

Chloe Beardsley — Thu, 9 May 2013 16:32:00 EDT

CBS is reporting 52-year old Ariel Castro was arraigned in court on Thursday on charges of kidnapping after three women who had been missing for over a decade were found alive at his home. Castro is charged with three counts of rape, four counts of kidnapping and covering the captives including the daughter born of Amanda Berry.

Boston Bombing Suspect Buried in Undisclosed Location

Chloe Beardsley — Thu, 9 May 2013 14:42:00 EDT

Police say the body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried outside of the city of Worcester. The announcement came a week later after a search for a burial site that would take the body.

'Springs Fire' In Ventura County Nearly Contained

Thu, 9 May 2013 11:56:00 EDT

CAMARILLO, Calif. - Full containment is expected Thursday for the "Springs Fire" that broke out in the Ventura County city of Camarillo last week.

Jodi Arias Found Guilty Of First-Degree Murder

Wed, 8 May 2013 23:59:00 EDT

PHOENIX - An Arizona jury Wednesday found Jodi Arias guilty of first-degree murder for killing her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, in 2008.

Two Cleveland Kidnapping Victims Return Home

Wed, 8 May 2013 17:31:00 EDT

Two women who police say were kidnapped and held captive for several years in Cleveland returned to their homes on Wednesday.

Fox News: James Holmes To Plead Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity

Tue, 7 May 2013 17:37:00 EDT

DENVER - Lawyers for James Holmes -- the suspect in the Aurora, Colo. movie theater shooting -- say he wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity, Fox News reports.

Three Women Missing For Years Found Alive In Cleveland

Tue, 7 May 2013 16:08:00 EDT

hree women abducted about a decade ago have been found alive.

State PUC Recommends $2.25 Billion Fine For PG&E

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:23:00 EDT

California regulators have recommended that Pacific Gas & Electric Co. pay a record $2.25 billion fine for decades of negligence that led to a deadly gas pipeline explosion in 2010 that leveled a San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood.

CA Supreme Court: Cities, Counties Can Ban Pot Shops

Mon, 6 May 2013 21:22:00 EDT

The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled Monday that cities and counties have the legal authority to ban medical marijuana dispensaries within their borders, CBS San Francisco reports.

FOX: Jury Begins Deliberating in the Jodi Arias Murder Trial

Chloe Beardsley — Mon, 6 May 2013 11:45:00 EDT

Fox News is reporting that jurors were given final instructions for the Jodi Arias murder trial. Arias is charged with stabbing and shooting her boyfriend, Travis Alexander.

Many suicidal kids have access to guns at home

Mon, 6 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT

Nearly one-fifth of children and teens at risk for suicide say there are guns in their homes, and many know how to get their hands on both the guns and the bullets, a new study of U.S. emergency room patients found.

Many parents texting, phoning while driving their kids

Mon, 6 May 2013 15:02:00 EDT

The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals.

Crews Responding to Several Fires Along Highway 101 in Bradley

Fri, 3 May 2013 16:07:00 EDT

Crews are responding to ten separate spot fires in South Monterey County. According to CalFire, they all range in size from a 1/2 acre to 9 acres.

Dear Jon: Getting the Calls to Stop When the Do Not Call Registry Fails You

Jon K. Brent — Fri, 3 May 2013 16:38:00 EDT

California - Our new feature on Central Coast News...we call it 'Dear Jon'. Contact me with your query and I'll use my sources to get an answer for you. Dear Jon Airs every Tuesday and Thursday at 5 and 6 pm on KION/KCOY and here on this website and social media. Let's get to our question: Dear Jon, "How do you get the calls to stop, when the national Do Not Call Registry fails you? - Jorja

Dear Jon: Why do Only Toes and Hands Wrinkle in Water?

Jon K. Brent — Fri, 3 May 2013 16:29:00 EDT

Santa Maria, Calif. - Today's question comes from Danielle from her 12 year old daughter. Dear Jon, "Why do only your toes and hands wrinkle when you've been in the water for a while and not the rest of your body?"

Only 1 in 5 Americans gets enough exercise

Fri, 3 May 2013 10:02:00 EDT

Most Americans are falling short when it comes to exercise, a new government report shows.

At-home drug errors common for kids with cancer

Sat, 4 May 2013 08:59:00 EDT

Children with cancer often have complex medication regimens -- sometimes as many as 20 drugs a day -- that they take at home, and mistakes are common, a new study finds.

Armed Carjacking in Santa Maria

James Burlison — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:49:00 EDT

SANTA MARIA -- Around 3:30 Sunday morning, Santa Maria Police Officers responded to reports of a carjacking.The victims says they were approached by two people near the intersection of Boone and Thornburg.

Deadly Accident In Nipomo

James Burlison — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:40:00 EDT

NIPOMO -- The California Highway Patrol says one man is dead after an accident on the southbound lanes of highway 101 near Willow Road.CHP says the driver from New Jersey drifter into the center divider,