Sunday, May 19 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:46:13 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Two people were arrested Sunday after leading San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's deputies and the California Highway Patrol on a pursuit. It started at 19th and Paso Robles streetsMore >>
Two people were arrested Sunday after leading San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's deputies and the California Highway Patrol on a pursuit.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:30:46 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Thousands of people across the Central Coast tried their chance at the $600 million dollar Powerball jackpot. Two lucky winners came from California. Ticket sales gaveMore >>
Ticket sales gave a boost to local businesses in Santa Barbara as well as California schools.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:29 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:29:12 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- More than 200 people across the Central Coast walked in Santa Barbara to bring awareness to a 'silent' disease. Digestive diseases such as Chron's and Colitis affect one inMore >>
More than 200 people across the Central Coast walked in Santa Barbara to bring awareness to a 'silent' disease.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:14:07 GMT
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- 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. During the FridayMore >>
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.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:08:19 GMT
DAMASCUS, VA -- According to the Associated Press, a car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in Damascus, a small Virginia town. Around 50 to 60 people were hurt, according to reports. No fatalitiesMore >>
According to the Associated Press, a car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in Damascus, a small Virginia town.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:08:42 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- The 4-H kids program trains future leaders in agriculture and community service across the Santa Barbara County but it is in danger of being cut altogether. The 4H program receivesMore >>
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.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:06 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:06:55 GMT
PISMO BEACH, Calif. -- Some like to show off vintage cars while others in Pismo Beach like to show off vintage trailers. The Pismo Beach community got a blast from the past as more than 300 vintage trailersMore >>
The Pismo Beach community got a blast from the past as more than 300 vintage trailers rolled through Pismo Coast Village this weekend. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-05-18 15:15:59 GMT
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. Fire officials held a blindMore >>
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.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:26 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:26:42 GMT
LOMPOC, Calif. - Lompoc City Fire Department is bringing on six new firefighters thanks to a $ 1.5 million grant that works out to about $500,000 a year. "So the six new firefighters that we are swearing-inMore >>
$1.5 million grant used to hire six new firefighters and promote from within.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:24 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:24:06 GMT
LOMPOC, Calif. - Jack Rodenhi has been a CPA and tax accountant in Lompoc for more than 30 years. He says 501(c )4 charitable organizations are required to be involved in social welfare activities onlyMore >>
Century-old non-profit tax exemption at heart of IRS debate and scandal in Washington D.C.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:18 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:18:33 GMT
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. Pismo Beach Police say 24-year-old Blake LewoltMore >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:45:09 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- An inmate at the California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo County has attacked two correctional officers using only a sharpened toothbrush. Prison officials says his intentMore >>
In the past 12 months, officers have been attacked 15 times by inmates. In three of those attacks, inmates used weapons. More >>
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. More >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:29 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:29:31 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. the attack on officers by a prison inmate at the California Men's Colony (CMC) raises more safety concerns from correctional officers across the Central Coast. The CaliforniaMore >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:59:36 GMT
PASO ROBLES, Calif- People from all over California are expected to attend the 31st Paso Robles Wine Festival. Friday morning, Paso Robles downtown park was quiet while crews set up for the big event.More >>
PASO ROBLES, Calif- People from all over California are expected to attend the 31st Paso Robles Wine Festival. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:58:36 GMT
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. Melody Burbank and her husband planted a vineyard in TempletonMore >>
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. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:02:29 GMT
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? Its based on the topic inMore >>
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?More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:52 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:52:15 GMT
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. Here is a breakdown at the latest movies coming to theaters: STARMore >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:26 AM EDT2013-05-17 05:26:06 GMT
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." "He said this is your son Arthur. I said well why is yourMore >>
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."More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:18 AM EDT2013-05-17 05:18:39 GMT
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. The company requires that applicants be 18 years of ageMore >>
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.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:01 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:01:03 GMT
MORRO BAY, Calif. -- The city of Morro Bay may lose its famous aquarium. 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 otherMore >>
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.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:31 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:31:27 GMT
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. AttorneyMore >>
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. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:24:56 GMT
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 travelingMore >>
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.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:14:02 GMT
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 knownMore >>
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 knownMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:06:14 GMT
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 overMore >>
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 overMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:27:37 GMT
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. -- Deputies said a 31-year old woman was the victim of a strong arm robbery near the University of California Santa Barbara campus. It happened along the 6700 block of ElMore >>
Deputies said a 31-year old woman was the victim of a strong arm robbery near the University of California Santa Barbara campus.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:04:33 GMT
MORRO BAY, Calif. -- Salmon season is in full swing in Morro Bay and its adding a big boost to the local economy. Fishermen have been out near the rock trying to catch the biggest King salmon. The seasonMore >>
The season started on the first of May bringing in salmon sometimes as large as 20lbs. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:20:35 GMT
BUELLTON, Calif. -- Caltrans says construction work is planned to start next week along northbound Highway 101 between Santa Rosa Road and Highway 246. Construction is slated to start Monday, May 20th.More >>
Caltrans says construction work is planned to start next week along northbound Highway 101 between Santa Rosa Road and Highway 246.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:12 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:12:07 GMT
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Lottery announced that six POWERBALL players in California matched five numbers in Wednesday night's POWERBALL draw. The six winners will split $1,537,902, and eachMore >>
The California Lottery announced that six POWERBALL players in California matched five numbers in Wednesday night's POWERBALL draw.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:58 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:58:21 GMT
LONDON – David Beckham has announced he will retire later this month and will end one of the memorable careers in soccer history. The 38-year old from London became an international superstar, not onlyMore >>
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.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:56:10 GMT
LOS OLIVOS, Calif. – More than 40 rodeo participants from the Central Coast have qualified for the upcoming Junior High School State Finals and High School State Finals. The finals, which will be heldMore >>
More than 40 rodeo participants from the Central Coast have qualified for the upcomingJunior High School State Finals and High School State Finals.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:20 AM EDT2013-05-16 07:20:20 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - More than 400 Cal Poly students were evacuated Wednesday night after a fire broke out at the Corralitos apartment building. Cal Poly officials say the fire was first reportedMore >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - More than 400 Cal Poly students were evacuated Wednesday night after a fire broke out at the Corralitos apartment building.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:12 AM EDT2013-05-16 07:12:20 GMT
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. Police say 24-year-old Blake Gregory LewoltMore >>
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.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:49 AM EDT2013-05-16 05:49:04 GMT
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.More >>
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.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:49:48 GMT
ORCUTT, Calif. -- A Central Coast woman facing the same risks as Angelina Jolie says she feared her life would be cut short by breast cancer. Marlene Kuma Gutierrez decided to take matters into her ownMore >>
Gutierrez and Reed hope sharing their experiences will possibly save lives. More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:31:03 GMT
LOMPOC, Calif. -- A Lompoc family has the fire department to thank for knowing exactly what to do when disaster struck their home. Pamela Doupe and her daughter, Roxy attended the Lompoc Fire Department'sMore >>
Lompoc family has the fire department to thank for knowing exactly what to do when disaster struck their home.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:46:20 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- An Anaheim woman faces child endangerment and drug charges after police find 13 pounds of meth in her car. Police arrested 32-year old Maria Guadalupe Garcia Monday night aroundMore >>
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.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:18:08 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Cal Poly has announced it will build new student housing facilities near the entrance of the university on Grand Avenue. The project, which will house about 1,400 first-year students,More >>
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.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:03:44 GMT
ATASCADERO, Calif. – A high speed pursuit Tuesday night in Atascadero has led to the arrest of a 25-year old Atascadero resident. The chase began when officers from the San Luis Obispo County ProbationMore >>
A high speed pursuit Tuesday night in Atascadero has led to the arrest of Tatum Stewart, a 25-year old resident of Atascadero.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 12:11 PM EDT2013-05-15 16:11:22 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Santa Barbara Police have placed two area schools on lockdown as they investigate a report of a man with a rifle on the 800 block of East De La Guerra Street. Police were calledMore >>
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.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:09 AM EDT2013-05-15 05:09:54 GMT
CASMALIA, Calif. - A Casmalia man arrested for allegedly having drugs at his home has been released on bail. Authorities arrested 50-year-old Joseph Davirro Junior last Friday after they say he showedMore >>
CASMALIA, Calif. - A Casmalia man arrested for allegedly having drugs at his home has been released on bail.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:33:20 GMT
NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY - About a dozen cyclists pedal their way in Northern Santa Barbara County in the Tuesday morning ride for the Tailwinds Bicycle Club out of Santa Maria. The club has aboutMore >>
Tailwinds Bicycle Club members say globally televised event helps draw attention to important issue of bike safety.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:22 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:22:20 GMT
SANTA MARIA - The courts, county jail and juvenile hall are full of young people who made bad decisions and found themselves in trouble at a vulnerable time and face consequences that could follow themMore >>
Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley helps local youth stay on the right path and steer clear of trouble, violence and gangs.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:11:15 GMT
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 MorroMore >>
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.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:10:05 GMT
ATASCADERO, Calif. -- Police said they have identified the man who was found dead a in a storage unit as 59-year old James Richard Amundson. The body was found along 9000 block of El Camino Real on Saturday.More >>
Police said they have identified the man who was found dead a in a storage unit as 59-year old James Richard Amundson.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:02:54 GMT
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. Wineries,More >>
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. More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:30:40 GMT
ORCUTT, Calif. – Ed Hermann has been announced as the new varsity head football coach of Righetti High School. Hermann takes over for Gary Wilson, who led the Warriors for the previous nine years. Hermann,More >>
After a lengthy search process, Righetti High School has announced Ed Hermann has been hired as the new varsity head football coach.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:41 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:41:34 GMT
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.More >>
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.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:30:57 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Emergency Medical Services personnel (EMS) in San Luis Obispo County are now utilizing a new mobile application that has been developed by an Arroyo Grande resident. CreatedMore >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:48 AM EDT2013-05-14 04:48:41 GMT
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.More >>
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.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:40:36 GMT
SANTA MARIA - Brian Reid is charged with the murder of his father William Reid and attempted murder of his mother Pamela Reid after a Labor Day shooting at the barbeque pits at Rice Ranch Park in OrcuttMore >>
Brian Reid is charged with killing his father and nearly killing his mother in 2012 Labor Day BBQ shooting.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:27:50 GMT
SANTA MARIA - Santa Maria Police Department detectives believe there are more young women who may have been victims of a local businessman who's accused of sexually assaulting teenage girls in his homeMore >>
Clive Decomarmond is accused of sexually assaulting girls between 12 and 16 years old.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:49:59 GMT
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. According to several storage facilitiesMore >>
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. More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-05-14 00:14:24 GMT
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.PismoMore >>
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.PismoMore >>
Monday, May 13 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:22:38 GMT
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.More >>
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.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:52:25 GMT
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Lawmakers are reacting to allegations that the Internal Revenue Service regularly targeted conservative groups when reviewing requests for a tax-exempt status. Conservatives are angryMore >>
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.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:46:53 GMT
ATASCADERO, Calif. --- 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 believeMore >>
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.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-05-13 17:46:01 GMT
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 KitsapMore >>
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. More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:35:04 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- 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.More >>
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.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:18:49 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- 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. FirefightersMore >>
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.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-05-13 01:18:57 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- A mountain lion spotted near Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is causing some people to sound the alarm. Officials say due to drought more of them are making their way down the creekMore >>
Officials say due to drought more of them are making their way down the creek for water near Poly Canyon.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 9:17 PM EDT2013-05-13 01:17:35 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- A San Luis Obispo fitness gym is challenging you to do as many push-ups as you can in 90 seconds! And it's all for the troops. Athlon Fitness is hosting the push-up challengeMore >>
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.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-12 22:36:15 GMT
TENTON, NJ -- 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. 38-year-old Gerald Tyrone MurphyMore >>
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.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-05-12 01:54:35 GMT
LOMPOC, Calif. -- With fire season heating up early, Lompoc Fire wants to make sure you are ready and set to go! In a recent Red Cross poll, only 7% of people across the country are prepared shouldMore >>
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.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-05-12 01:53:31 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Third-graders from across the Central Coast have competed for their chance to perform at the 70th Santa Maria Elks 'Mini-Rodeo'. The Elks bus children from schools from GaviotaMore >>
The kids will compete in categories like barrel jumping, junior team roping and break away roping.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-12 01:51:58 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- A well-known barber in Santa Maria is fighting for his life. Jason Anderson commonly known as "Skittlez" has been a barber for more than 15 years and owns a popular shop on Broadway.More >>
Jason Anderson commonly known as "Skittlez" has been a barber for more than 15 years and owns a popular shop on Broadway.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-11 22:50:12 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- A Santa Maria man was arrested in Grover Beach for numerous counts of crimes against children. Officers arrested Clive Decomarmond, 40, for lewd and lascivious acts with a childMore >>
A Santa Maria man was arrested in Grover Beach for numerous counts of crimes against children.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 1:33 AM EDT2013-05-11 05:33:53 GMT
SANTA MARIA - With schools facing tight budgets and dwindling resources, the Parent Teacher Association or PTA is playing an even larger role. It's the latest sign of the dedication of the PTA at RiceMore >>
Bi-lingual digital message board latest gift from PTA fundraising efforts.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 1:24 AM EDT2013-05-11 05:24:58 GMT
LOS OLIVOS, Calif. -- The suspect detained by Santa Barbara County Sheriff's after a two hour standoff was taken to a medical facility Friday evening.The suspect's wife called the Santa Barbara CountyMore >>
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.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 1:16 AM EDT2013-05-11 05:16:57 GMT
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY - A surge in onshore oil extraction on the Central Coast has the industry pointing to immediate economic benefits while environmental groups and other skeptics are wondering out loud,More >>
Ongoing boom in oil drilling and extraction raises concern.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 12:29 AM EDT2013-05-11 04:29:10 GMT
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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.More >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:31:46 GMT
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 becomeMore >>
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 becomeMore >>
Friday, May 10 2013 7:12 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:12:12 GMT
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 personnelMore >>
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 personnelMore >>
Friday, May 10 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:07:06 GMT
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,More >>
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. More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:59:24 GMT
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. -- Central Coast News believes to build a stronger Community, you must invest in it! That's why we created the "One Million Dollar Community Investment" campaign! An Arroyo GrandeMore >>
An Arroyo Grande organization is launching its public art program and is in need of funding. Now, it is using roosters to get it.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:49:11 GMT
GROVER BEACH, Calif. -- A Grover Beach financier faces criminal charges for securities fraud and embezzlement. Al Moriarty, 79, was booked into San Luis Obispo County Jail after being extradited fromMore >>
Grover Beach financier, Al Moriarty, faces criminal charges for securities fraud and embezzlement.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:36:59 GMT
Cal Fire says firefighters are on the scene of a brush fire on Hi Mountain Road one mile past USFS Arroyo Grande Helibase.More >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:53:24 GMT
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.More >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 1:57 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:57:13 GMT
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.More >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 3:08 AM EDT2013-05-10 07:08:52 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A felon is behind bars after authorities found him with an AK-47 assault rifle last week. Police arrested 30-year-old Sergio Soto last Thursday. They spotted him driving on WestMore >>
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A felon is behind bars after authorities found him with an AK-47 assault rifle last week.More >>
The following Internet browser extensions have achieved popularity among consumers, thanks to a series of unique and practical benefits.More >>
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.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-05-09 16:37:33 GMT
California has finally broken the cycle of constantly shuffling money between state accounts to ensure there was enough cash to pay bills on time.More >>
California has finally broken the cycle of constantly shuffling money between state accounts to ensure there was enough cash to pay bills on time.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:32:14 GMT
CLEVELAND, OH. -- 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 hisMore >>
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. More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 2:42 PM EDT2013-05-09 18:42:21 GMT
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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 wouldMore >>
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.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-09 15:56:47 GMT
CAMARILLO, Calif. - Full containment is expected Thursday for the "Springs Fire" that broke out in the Ventura County city of Camarillo last week.More >>
CAMARILLO, Calif. - Full containment is expected Thursday for the "Springs Fire" that broke out in the Ventura County city of Camarillo last week.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:37:05 GMT
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.More >>
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.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:23:34 GMT
California regulators have recommended that PG&E 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.More >>
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.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-05-07 01:22:39 GMT
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.More >>
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.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-05-06 15:45:55 GMT
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PHEONIX, Ariz. -- 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. The juryMore >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-05-03 20:07:26 GMT
BRADLEY, Calif- 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. Based on the calls that dispatch is receiving,More >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-05-03 20:38:57 GMT
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 andMore >>
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? - JorjaMore >>
Friday, May 3 2013 4:29 PM EDT2013-05-03 20:29:25 GMT
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?"More >>
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?"More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 5:49 AM EDT2013-05-13 09:49:37 GMT
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.More >>
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.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 5:40 AM EDT2013-05-13 09:40:41 GMT
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,More >>
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,More >>
