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The City of Santa Maria and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce are gearing up to safely reopen businesses. Business owners in Santa Maria should start planning and preparing for re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic, using the county’s guidelines. → Read More
A group of nurses established a nurses scholarship through the Hancock College Foundation. The nurses launched a grass roots fundraiser for the Charley Ault Nurse Scholarship. → Read More
Local printing company Poor Richard's Press is refurbishing 170,000 N95 masks that were given to Dignity Health. → Read More
A new order taking effect Monday will release some people from prisons and jails across California to prevent the spread of coronavirus among inmates. Local law enforcement and District Attorneys are speaking out against the move, while justice reform advocates are saying it's the right move. → Read More
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- Local stores are seeing empty shelves and shortages of products as residents flock to stock up on supplies as a reaction to the Coronavirus. Some shelves are completely empty. Spencer's Fresh Market is out of toilet paper. Clerks are overwhelmed with customers trying to stock up for the Coronavirus epidemic. Store employees → Read More
As the corornavirus continues to spread Santa Maria Valley schools are taking measures to stay safe. Hancock college has bright yellow signs posted through out the school to educate students and faculty on the protocols the health department is recommending. None of the local schools in Santa Maria have any planned closures due to the coronvirus out break. However, they are making preparations… → Read More
A new California bill would require gender-neutral sections in department stores.The bill proposal would make retailers with over 500 employees sell boys and girls products labeled only as gender-neutral. → Read More
Bill Croyle, A WWII veteran celebrates his 100th birthday by taking an aircraft glider over the Santa Ynez valley. → Read More
Santa Barbara County officials are considering an application for Orcutt's first marijuana business. It would open up at Orcutt Hills Plaza on Clark Ave. Residents have been blasting Facebook with both support and disapproval of the cannabis business opening. Many business owners say they don't want it, while other residents say it's a good thing. → Read More
Hundreds gathered to honor and celebrate women at the nation wide Women's March in Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo. The participants voiced concerns about the injustices women still face. → Read More
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing to reduce probation times for people convicted of crimes. He is also hoping to increase rehabilitation programs at the outset of the probationary period. Gov. Newsom hopes to set a maximum two-year limit on probation terms. → Read More
A group of concerned citizens rallied in Oceano on Saturday in hopes to raise support for tax measure A20. The tax would go to the Oceano fire department and keep the city covered under 5 Cities Fire Authority. Oceano has struggled to pay its share of Five Cities Fire Authority costs, therefore the tax measure has been placed on the March 3rd ballot. → Read More
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Monday in hopes of cracking down on the vaping industry. → Read More
A Lompoc man spoke publicly for the first time after he found a soldier gunned down in the street. → Read More
On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will discuss a new development on the west side of Orcutt on Clark Avenue. → Read More
Though many domestic terrorists are discovered only after an attack, the FBI along with local law enforcement do have protocols to try to stop a shooting before it happens. They say tips from community members play a huge role in their efforts. → Read More
This year's Junior Spirit of Fiesta, 10-year-old, Paloma Valenzuela, is doing more than just dance. She worked her way to becoming the Jr Fiesta while also raising money for a friend and others who have cancer. → Read More
LOMPOC, Calif. - A special day of remembrance and appreciation... The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce held a special Old Town Market tonight dedicated to the military and its veterans on Friday "I think it's really great that the Chamber chose tonight to honor our local military. And have a military appreciation night," said Mayor of Lompoc Jenelle Osborne. A night that meant so much to some.… → Read More
Lompoc's Old Town Market summertime street fair started Friday.  The fair is scheduled to take place every Friday through August 16th. → Read More
Tonight's forth of July festivities included the fireworks in Santa Maria, at the Red, White and Boom! Fireworks Show and Family Festival held at Sierra Vista Park. → Read More