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06/21/2024

Area football standouts, from left, Dallas DeForest, Lucas Graack and Brandon Butler will all play football for the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) next fall.

06/21/2024

“A community of artists moving up the street” is how Artistic Director Riccardo Morrison describes the parade, which will be held this Saturday.

06/13/2024

Evangelist Karen J. Reed, who serves at Mt. Zion Church of God In Christ in Santa Maria, was selected for the Glory Awards on May 28 at the Women’s International Convention Leadership Conference, Church of God In Christ, held in Orlando, Florida.

Evangelist Karen J. Reed, who serves at Mt. Zion Church of God In Christ in Santa Maria, was selected for the Glory Awards on May 28 at the Women’s International

06/11/2024

Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino honored the Central Coast Surf G09 Elite club soccer team Friday during Downtown Fridays June 7 at Town Center West.

06/11/2024

No matter how the November ballot measure on the Morro Bay battery plant turns out — the controversial power project may still be built.

05/29/2024

With Avenal's Natalia Ruiz on first base with two outs, Nipomo freshman right-hander Ava Camacho struck out Khloe Nieto swinging to seal the Titans' second CIF Central Section Division 6 championship in the last three years.

With Avenal's Natalia Ruiz on first base with two outs, Nipomo freshman right-hander Ava Camacho struck out Khloe Nieto swinging to seal the Titans' second CIF Central Section Division 6

03/25/2024

The Nipomo Recreation Association held its annual Kids Day and Egg Hunt Saturday morning at Nipomo Community Park. Hundreds of families enjoyed carnival games, bounce houses, magic shows and food trucks.

The Nipomo Recreation Association held its annual Kids Day and Egg Hunt Saturday morning at Nipomo Community Park. Hundreds of families enjoyed carnival games, bounce houses, magic shows and food

02/18/2024

The Santa Maria Mussell Senior Club and Kiwanis of the Santa Maria Valley “St. Patrick’s Dance Party & FundRaiser” have partnered to add a fundraiser meal to their annual free dance.

The Santa Maria Mussell Senior Club and Kiwanis of the Santa Maria Valley “St. Patrick’s Dance Party & FundRaiser” have partnered to add a fundraiser meal to their annual free

02/16/2024

Marian Regional Medical Center and French Hospital Medical Center families, nurses and doctors celebrated the arrival of five newborn bundles of love on Valentine’s Day.

02/07/2024

A San Luis Obispo County jury has found 44-year-old Laura Lee Millar, of Santa Maria, guilty of three of four counts, including felony hit and run causing injury, felony driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, and felony driving with …

A San Luis Obispo County jury has found 44-year-old Laura Lee Millar, of Santa Maria, guilty of three of four counts, including felony hit and run causing injury, felony driving

02/06/2024

The recent allowance to continue operation past a previous closure date notwithstanding, public discussions over the decommissioning of Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear power plant, continue.

12/15/2023

The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday narrowly approved allowing Diablo Canyon Power Plant to operate for five years beyond the expiration date of its twin reactor licenses.

12/13/2023

Runners, joggers, and anyone who would like to support local first responders are asked to register now for the Joey De Anda Memorial 5k Fun Run at Waller Park.

11/28/2023

Residents are invited by Caltrans District 5 to a public information meeting regarding a proposal to construct and operate a new District 5 maintenance station on state-owned property at 4485 Vachell Lane.

Residents are invited by Caltrans District 5 to a public information meeting regarding a proposal to construct and operate a new District 5 maintenance station on state-owned property at 4485

11/08/2023

Santa Maria’s Marian Regional Medical Center recently received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.

11/02/2023

After 40 years of fundraisers, weddings and community events, Debi and Martin Testa have built a catering business centered around a great team that includes an executive chef who is adding menu options around their barbeque offerings and expanding …

After 40 years of fundraisers, weddings and community events, Debi and Martin Testa have built a catering business centered around a great team that includes an executive chef who is

10/25/2023

Students presented more than 100 STEM-related research projects, which they conducted alongside faculty members and community partners over the summer.

10/14/2023

The 4th annual Haunted Hills drive-thru experience opened Friday night at the Elks Event Center in Santa Maria. Cars packed with thrill seekers drove through the grounds and enjoyed spooky scenes, creepy sounds, and scary interactions.

The 4th annual Haunted Hills drive-thru experience opened Friday night at the Elks Event Center in Santa Maria. Cars packed with thrill seekers drove through the grounds and enjoyed spooky

10/13/2023

The skies above Santa Maria will be filled with the sights and sounds of aviation history this weekend, when the Central Coast AirFest returns for a two-day run starting on Saturday.

The skies above Santa Maria will be filled with the sights and sounds of aviation history this weekend, when the Central Coast AirFest returns for a two-day run starting on

10/12/2023

Officers from the California Highway Patrol arrested a Lompoc man after a pursuit that started in Santa Maria around noon, and continued north into San Luis Obispo County through Nipomo before ending near Oso Flaco Lake.

Officers from the California Highway Patrol arrested a Lompoc man after a pursuit that started in Santa Maria around noon, and continued north into San Luis Obispo County through Nipomo

10/05/2023

Senior Angels of the Central Coast’s Senior Wish Program is right around the corner and you can be a Santa to a senior this Christmas and bring them some holiday joy.

Senior Angels of the Central Coast’s Senior Wish Program is right around the corner and you can be a Santa to a senior this Christmas and bring them some holiday

10/04/2023

The district attorney's offices of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and San Diego counties have filed a civil lawsuit against Carquest Auto Parts alleging the company routinely overcharges consumers at the register.

The district attorney's offices of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and San Diego counties have filed a civil lawsuit against Carquest Auto Parts alleging the company routinely overcharges consumers at

10/01/2023

State Farm Insurance Agent Donna Randolph is thankful that she found her passion early in life, or as she tells it; her passion found her.

09/30/2023

On Monday, Oct. 2, nearly 100 military veterans are expected to depart from the Santa Maria Public Airport for their "Tour of Honor" in Washington according to the group Honor Flight Central Coast California.

On Monday, Oct. 2, nearly 100 military veterans are expected to depart from the Santa Maria Public Airport for their "Tour of Honor" in Washington according to the group Honor

09/29/2023

Today marks the end of Santa Maria's Downtown Friday events, a summer staple featuring vendors, food and live music; while The Patch at Los Flores Ranch Park opens up to offer fall favorites like pumpkin picking and a corn maze.

Today marks the end of Santa Maria's Downtown Friday events, a summer staple featuring vendors, food and live music; while The Patch at Los Flores Ranch Park opens up to

09/27/2023

Drivers headed north on Highway 101 should plan for weeknight closures at several locations as part of ongoing bridge repair and upgrades.

09/12/2023

Mission Hope Cancer Center will offer three free cancer screening clinics at their Santa Maria location in September and October. The events are designed specifically for people without health insurance or who are underinsured.

09/07/2023

On Saturday, Sept. 16, the Santa Maria Public Library will host an educational session about what it takes to produce a podcast featuring local author and podcaster Chris Lambert.

09/07/2023

The office of San Luis Obispo County District Attorney has announced that Jonathan Oscar Davis pled guilty to child molestation at a San Luis Obispo business last month.

08/29/2023

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is warning county residents about an ongoing phone scam in which someone claiming to be from the Sheriff's Office has contacted individuals to inform them there is a warrant out for their arrest.

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is warning county residents about an ongoing phone scam in which someone claiming to be from the Sheriff's Office has contacted individuals to

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Arroyo Grande had made up six runs of a 10-3 deficit Wednesday when Eagles catcher Rori Degeer tagged a 2-2 pitch and sent it to deep center field. With runners on first and second, Nipomo center fielder Alyssa Cornero turned and high-tailed it toward the fence when the ball left Degeer’s bat. Cornero snagged the ball and held on to it for the last out as she ran into the fence, preserving a 10-9 non-league softball win for the Titans at Nipomo. Nipomo is 3-3. Arroyo Grande is 2-5. Check out photos from the game right here, and read the full story on SantaMariaTimes.com

2020 Election: Latino Voters

Bernie Sanders has spent a lot of time and money appealing to Latino voters, Nevada will be the first test of this strategy.

2020 Election: What's wrong with Warren?

Elizabeth Warren had a disappointing night at the New Hampshire primary, finishing in fourth place. What went wrong?

2020 Election: New Hampshire’s results

ICYMI: The results are in for the Democratic presidential primary in New Hampshire. Here’s a look at who won the race and who dropped out.

COLAB Executive Director Andy Caldwell talks about his candidacy and reasons for running for the 24th Congressional District seat

Local business advocate Andy Caldwell has thrown his hat in the ring for the 24th District congressional seat, challenging incumbent Democrat Rep. Salud Carbajal. Caldwell — who is running as a Republican — said sees his main base as the district’s conservatives, moderates and independents, and pledges to work on Central Coast issues, not toe a party line. The 24th District encompasses all of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, along with a small part of Ventura County. As the executive director of the Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business (COLAB), Caldwell is a familiar presence at local government meetings, where he advocates on behalf of business interests. Watch this interview with Andy Caldwell and Associate Editor Mike Hodgson as Caldwell explains his positions and reasons for running, and read our profile on his candidacy and platform this Sunday, Feb. 9.

Nipomo High students make a splash during annual cardboard boat regatta

To float, or not to float? That was the question more than two dozen Nipomo High School students attempted to answer Wednesday afternoon during a test of engineering and innovation, buoyancy and basic aquatic skills. Lined up at the edge of the school pool, 10 teams of students unveiled the cardboard and duct tape boats they were certain would lead them to victory in the school's annual cardboard boat regatta. Designed and constructed over a two-week period, the boats each carry two students tasked with completing a lap in the pool without getting wet. Read the full story on SantaMariaTimes.com, https://buff.ly/2X2zqIK Get more news from southern SLO County online, https://buff.ly/30EhRkG

Tibetan monks return to Hancock College to create sand mandala as part of nationwide tour

For the last year, Lobsang Jamyang has toured the United States with monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery to raise support for a community of refugee monks living in southern India. On Monday, the group arrived at Hancock College for a four-day visit — their fourth since 2013 — to share Tibetan Buddhist teachings and authentic traditions through chanting, sacred performances and construction of the intricate sand mandala. They will be at Allan Hancock through Thursday, see a schedule and read omre about the event on SantaMariaTimes.com - https://santamariatimes.com/news/local/education/tibetan-monks-return-to-hancock-college-to-create-sand-mandala/article_20b3eb24-1330-5bcc-9943-c31d21b9ce23.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-2

Part of Highway 154 washed away in storm; roadway closed indefinitely

A portion of Highway 154 near Cachuma Lake was destroyed during this weekend's storm, closing off the roadway from Santa Barbara to the junction with Highway 246 for the foreseeable future. "It's going to need to be rebuilt," California Highway Patrol Officer Joel Asmussen said. "We don't have an estimated time on when that would be yet." Read more on SantaMariaTimes.com, https://santamariatimes.com/news/local/part-of-highway-washed-away-in-storm-roadway-closed-indefinitely/article_f481d23c-1da9-53c5-8827-4b18475fefcc.html

This ground-breaking study could change breast cancer treatment forever

A ground-breaking breast cancer study suggests that many patients can skip chemotherapy and still beat the disease.

Four ways to stay safe with fireworks

Dazzling fireworks displays can be dangerous, but there are things you can do to protect yourself and others.

Climate Change Threatens Wine Production

Climate change has an unexpected effect on the wine business and is threatening to move production to different locations.

Why do our brains love fatty foods?

A study has found that our brain is to blame for our love of french fries and other fatty/carbohydrate loaded meals. Foods containing fat and carbohydrates are valued higher by the brain's reward system, as opposed to food with only one energy source. Research says our brain estimates how many calories there are in foods with just fat or carbs, regulating how much we eat. However, things get tricky when we combine the two. Find out why your brain doesn't want you to put down those french fries!

Flying Cowboys PROMO

Take a ride with Luke Dolin and Nick Dunne the Flying Cowboys from the Flying U Rodeo during this morning's Minetti Mini Rodeo. https://santamariatimes.com/lifestyles/video-ride-along-with-luke-dolin-and-the-flying-cowboys/youtube_9c71eeda-b009-5cd5-82c0-4aa05428d145.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest Watch our special 805SportsTalk from the rodeo online this evening and get ready for the 75th Anniversary Santa Maria Elks Rodeo with us. Check back throughout the weekend for more video, photos and stories.

805SportsTalk: Former athlete leading the effort to solve sports concussion crisis

There was a time, in the not too distant past, when getting your “Bell Rung” was seen as a badge of honor. After taking a hard hit to the head, woozy athletes were regularly told to “shake it off” or “walk it off.” Chris Nowinski hopes those days are gone forever. He’s doing everything he can to make sure of it. Nowinski, in conjunction with Dignity Health Central Coast and its network of local hospitals — Marian Medical Center, French Hospital Medical Center and Arroyo Grande Community Hospital — led a symposium Saturday at Arroyo Grande High School about the dangers of Concussive Brain Injuries, more commonly referred to as concussions. Read the story about the siminar from Elliott Stern, here --- https://santamariatimes.com/sports/high-school/former-athlete-leading-the-effort-to-solve-sports-concussion-crisis/article_db58c433-43fd-59b6-9c8f-3a96b139967b.html

805SportsTalk: Santa Maria Raceway season is here

Nick Duggan is checking the skies. He's taking a long look at the long-range weather forecast, hoping the sun will be shining brightly on Saturday, April 21. Duggan is the Santa Maria Raceway’s new owner, just the second owner in the track's history, and he wants everything to be perfect when his first season of ownership begins when the Speedway season kicks off. Elliott Stern talks about the changes and upgrades to the Santa Maria Speedway head of their first races this weekend. Watch this week's edition of 805SportsTalk online, http://santamariatimes.com/sports/high-school/baseball/video-santa-ynez-lompoc-face-off-on-the-diamond-s/youtube_68632013-b12d-51da-97d7-1867b2347f27.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest - and read the story - https://buff.ly/2J85tQq

Parkinson's patients use boxing to fight back against debilitating disease

Started just over a year ago, Marian Regional Medical Center's Neuroboxing class is designed to help Parkinson's patients develop agility, muscular endurance, balance, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength. Neuroboxing was co-founded by Jennifer Parkinson, a former nurse who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 32. After reading that vigorous exercise could help with the disease's symptoms, Parkinson started training with a former professional boxer. “I had more energy. I was able to move better (and) my freezing episodes got better," Parkinson said. “I realized that this was something that could help a lot of people.” Read the full story on SantaMariaTimes.com https://buff.ly/2vmReoL, and subscribe to our YouTube page to watch more videos focusing on local news, life, and sports on the Central Coast - https://buff.ly/2HtMEdb See Less

Power up: Vandenberg Air Force Base formally dedicates new solar array

With the sun fittingly shining above them, Air Force leaders joined with private partners and other local community members Tuesday morning to formally dedicate Vandenberg Air Force Base’s new solar farm. A brief ceremony was held at the 129-acre solar array located off Timber Lane. The gathering concluded with a ceremonial flipping of the power switch, and tours of the massive array, which is the largest within the U.S. Air Force.The 65,000 panels at the solar farm are expected to provide about a third of VAFB’s total energy over the next 25 years. Several speakers at Tuesday’s dedication extolled the new clean, renewable energy source, but the significance goes beyond just the raw power, according to Mark Correll, the deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force. Read the full story on LompocRecord.com, here ---- http://lompocrecord.com/news/local/power-up-vandenberg-air-force-base-formally-dedicates-new-solar/article_cd4f1355-fc97-5475-883b-5bf9f44c8b27.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

Medical marijuana users hopeful that new laws will bring cannabis treatments into mainstream

The conversation surrounding the legalization of recreational cannabis use continues even as California prepares for the law to go into effect Jan 1. But, for some people the impact of cannabis cultivation and sale is not a simple debate or a matter of opinion, it is a matter of life and death. We spoke with users of medicinal marijuana to learn more about the drug’s impact on their life, and how they found out about its use as an alternative medicine. Read stories from the first three parts of our series Green Rush in the 805?, online now, and read more stories from the series each day through the first of the year here --- https://buff.ly/2DyPQyK..

Central Coast playoff runs continue

Get ready for tonight's action with this preview story, https://buff.ly/2APzEaM - our latest version of 805SportsTalk is attached so be sure to watch all of the breakdowns of the match-ups. Follow our reporters on Twitter and stay up with all of Friday's playoff games.

The Playoffs are here! Follow us on Twitter for updates on all...

Week of the 11-man playoffs are here, and week two continues for local 8-man teams. Follow our reporters on twitter for updates from the games and read all of our game stories later this evening online, or in tomorrow's paper. Read our sports team's predictions on the games, here -- https://buff.ly/2yR1mas Follow Brian Stanley, @StanleyOnSports, for updates from tonight's Nipomo playoff game.