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A former Marine is near death in Russian custody, his family says

A former U.S. Marine being held in Russia is reportedly on the brink of death, according to his family and advocates.

Santa Maria group holding event to protest ICE activity on the central coast

Non-violent political protest group "Indivisible" held a protest and vigil to express anger about the rampant ICE activity in the central coast.

$60 million dollar school renovations begin for Lompoc campus

Manzanita Public Charter School has broken ground on a $60 million renovation project that will upgrade its campus, add classrooms, a gym, and b…

The City of Lompoc announces new fire chief

The City of Lompoc has announced Kevin Shay as the new Fire Chief of the Lompoc City Fire Department. Shay is set to officially start his role o…

Morro Bay license plate reading cameras spark privacy concerns

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) are in Morro Bay and have raised concerns for some residents.

Second Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office employee arrested for fraud

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of their own after discovering an employee obtained more than $93,000 in earnings thr…

Lompoc Police Department to host Car Cruise during Old Town Market

The Lompoc Police Department is inviting the community to attend the Car Cruise and Public Safety Night on Friday, August 7, during the weekly O…

FCC Lompoc correctional officer and wife plead guilty in prison drug scheme

A correctional officer at a federal prison in Santa Barbara County and his wife pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband, including a drug used to…

Santa Maria forum aims to bring awareness to Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Local advocates are hosting a forum on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Santa Maria Country Club to educate the public about how…

805 Undocufund, SLO 50501, Indivisible Santa Maria protest against recent ICE activity across the county

Protestors with a message gathered at Santa Maria city hall in response to a deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

Santa Barbara breaks ground on Jacaranda Court, 63-unit affordable housing for ‘missing middle’

A new 63-unit affordable housing project in Santa Barbara will serve moderate-income residents and ease the city’s housing shortage, city offici…

Arrest made following Santa Maria man's murder along Hwy 166

An arrest has been made in connection with the murder of a Santa Maria man whose body was found along Highway 166 near Suey Creek Road last mont…

Business and community leaders celebrate National Philanthropy Day

The San Luis Obispo County chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) celebrated National Philanthropy Day on Thursday with a…

Visit SLO CAL hosts annual tourism industry summit in San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo County's tourism industry took center stage on Thursday as Visit SLO CAL hosted its 2025 summit at the Embassy Suites in San Lui…

Young entrepreneurs showcase businesses at Avila Beach children's fair

Community members headed to the Avila Beach Community Center for the Children's Business Fair, where children set up booths to showcase and sell…

Santa Maria police host second annual Cops n Cars show for community

The event is described as a fun-filled day featuring classic cars, police vehicles, music, food and community fun.

SLO County investigators seize 2 trucks as part of missing person investigation

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as detectives continue to investigate a Coalinga woman’s suspicious…

Craft beers, bratwursts, and costumes: Los Osos' 45th Oktoberfest takes place

Central Coast community members celebrated the 45th annual Oktoberfest at Downtown Baywood Park on Sunday.