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05/30/2024

Updated 2:10pm-- 5-30-24-- Former President Trump has been found guilty in his criminal hush money trial. The New York jury just returned its verdict. He could face four years in prison depending on the judge's sentence, which will hapen later. He was charged with falsifying records before the 2016 election to hide payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

05/28/2024

Updated 3:33pm-- 5-28-24-- SpaceX launched a Falcon Nine rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Lift off occurred just after 320pm today. The rocket was carrying four scientific instruments into space. They will be used to study the role clouds and aerosols play in regulating the earth's climate. Shortly after the launch, SpaceX landed the first stage rocket booster at Vandenberg. A sonic boom was also heard as the first stage booster landed. ( file photo )

05/16/2024

Updated 12:08pm-- 5-16-24 -- In wake of recent news about an ownership change Krazy Country 105.9 will remain on the air. The station is a favorite among many people in the community and remains open for business. If you wish to advertise please call Janet at 805-503- 9945.

05/14/2024

Updated 2:52pm-- 5-14-24-- A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base today. Lift off occurred at 1139am and the rocket was carrying 20 Starlink satellites. The first-stage booster has been used 17 previous times and landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific Ocean shortly after liftoff. According to SpaceX, 13 of the satellites have Direct to Cell capabilities.

05/14/2024

Updated 2:50pm-- 5-14-24-- Aldi is issuing a cream cheese recall due to potential salmonella. The Germany-based grocery chain is recalling eight ounce portions of its Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread, Cream Cheese Spread, and Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread products. The affected products were sold in Washington, DC and 28 states, and have various sell-by states between August 30 and September 15, 2024. The recall is out of an abundance of caution and is in cooperation with Schreiber Foods, Inc. Anyone who purchased the products should throw them out or return them for a refund.

05/10/2024

Updated 5:14pm-- 5-09-24- Laura Branch, a science teacher at Ernest Righetti High School (ERHS) in Santa Maria for the past 25 years, was announced today as the 2025 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year. The Santa Barbara County Education Office shared the news during the May 9, 2024, County Board of Education meeting. Described by her colleagues as dynamic, engaging, and with the “giddiness” of a first-year teacher, Branch teaches a variety of science courses, including Concurrent Physical Geology through Allan Hancock College, Career Technical Education (CTE) AP Environmental Science, and Chemistry of the Earth System. She created and developed the curriculum for Santa Maria Joint Union High School District’s first CTE Environmental Resources pathway. Earlier in her career, she was one of the first teachers in California to develop a stand-alone geology course at the high school level. Branch, along with other award-winning teachers from Santa Barbara County, will be introduced at SBCEO’s Education Celebration on Thursday, May 23, 2024, and officially honored at the annual A Salute to Teachers event to be held in November at the Music Academy of the West. As the recipient from Santa Barbara County, Branch becomes eligible for the California Teacher of the Year award.

05/09/2024

Updated 3:18pm--- 5-09-24-- The Santa Maria Police Department Detective Bureau is requesting assistance with locating missing person Christopher Rocco. He is 66 years old, 5’7” 170lbs, White Male Adult Last seen wearing long sleeve black shirt with Harley Davidson logo @ front, dark Levi’s jeans, red and purple striped Nike shoes, and possibly a black North face Jacket.
On 04/30/2024, Christopher Rocco was reported missing; however, he was last seen on the night of 04/26/2024 at his residence before he left his home. His vehicle was found on 04/27/2024 in the area of Callendar Road and Highway One. The vehicle appeared to have been involved in a minor collision. If you have information about Rocco’s whereabouts, please contact Investigative Specialist Mendez at 805-928-3781 Ext 1730, or at [email protected].

05/03/2024

Updated 2:56pm-- 5-03-24-- From the Santa Maria Police Department in regards to fatal traffic collision yesterday.
Updated Information 5/3/24 at 1300 hours

The deceased passenger was identified as Tiffany Ann Peterson 39 years from Orcutt, CA. Her father, Charles Peterson was the driver of the pickup.

The cause is still under investigation.

On Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 1506 hours Santa Maria Police & Fire Departments responded to a vehicle vs a Caterpillar telescoping forklift crash at Skyway Dr. and Hangar St. A small pickup truck was traveling southbound on Skyway Dr. at Hangar St. when it collided into the fork of a telescoping forklift. The collision caused major damage to the pickup truck which also collided into a fire hydrant causing water to flood the scene. The pickup's passenger suffered fatal injuries at the scene as a result of the crash. The driver was rescued by SMFD and transported to the hospital with moderate injuries. The operator of the forklift reported no injuries. SMPD Traffic Unit responded and is currently investigating this crash.

05/02/2024

Updated 3:42pm-- 5-02-24-- From the Lompoc Police Department-On 05/02/2024, at approximately 1059 hours, LPD Detectives were conducting a follow-up in the 200B N D St. They witnessed 22 year old Emmanuel Hernandez, who is a documented Lompoc gang member. Hernandez fled from the Detectives on foot and was witnessed grabbing at his waistband. Detectives chased Hernandez but he disappeared in the 200B N C/D alley. Further investigation revealed that Hernandez was hiding in a nearby occupied dwelling. Patrol Officers arrived to assist, and the area was surrounded. A short time later, Hernandez was ordered out of the dwelling he was hiding in and arrested without incident. Detectives retraced the path Hernandez ran and located a non-serialized 9 mm privately manufactured firearm, commonly known as a "Ghost gun." Hernandez was arrested and booked at the LPD jail with no bail.

05/01/2024

Updated 12:53pm-- 5-01-24-- The Arizona state Senate has repealed a Civil War-era abortion ban. Two Republicans joined Democrats to pass the proposal. The 1864 law that banned nearly all abortions was revived by the state's Supreme Court last month. The bill now heads to Governor Katie Hobbs' desk to be signed. With the repeal of the 1864 law, the state's 2022 law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy will be reinstated.

04/29/2024

Updated 3:34pm-- 4-29-24- From the Lompoc Police Department- On Tuesday, April 09th, 2024, at approximately 1815 hours, the three pictured suspects entered the Ulta Beauty store in Lompoc. After walking through the store for less than five minutes, the trio walked out with over $4500.00 worth of stolen merchandise. The same group would later go to the Santa Maria Alta Beauty store and walk out with an additional $2500.00 in unpaid merchandise. The Lompoc Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying these three suspects. Please call Detective Calderon at the LPD if you recognize any of these suspects. You may remain anonymous.

04/26/2024

Updated 11:03am-- 4-26-24-- The Santa Maria Police Department, Fighting Back Santa Maria, and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) would like to invite the community to dispose of any unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs safely. Community members can drop off these medications on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm at 204 E. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA (Old Police Station). Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States continue to be alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. We look forward to taking these prescriptions from you and disposing of them properly.

04/24/2024

Updated 11:13am-- 4-24-24-- On Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 at approximately 1903 hours, the Santa Maria Police Department responded to a traffic crash at E. Stowell Rd. and Nicholson Ave. A compact car pulled in front of a large commerical semi tractor & trailer. All three occupants were transported to Marian Hospital. Two occupants of the car sufferred majors injuries and one has since been released. The Santa Maria Police Department Trafic Unit is currently investigating this crash and would like to remind everyone to stop completely, look and yield to traffic already in the roadway.

04/23/2024

Updated 1:10pm-- 4-23-24-- The Rancheros Visitadores, in partnership with Wrangler, have donated more than $1.53M to the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara over the past 12 years. Raised in conjunction with the Rancheros Visitadores’ annual ride, over 750 Rancheros from 37 states and 6 countries typically gather together each spring. For the first time since 2022, the Rancheros are expected to parade through the streets of Solvang to old Mission Santa Inés on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:30pm. Community members will gather to witness a blessing of the riders and a check presentation to the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara. This year alone the Rancheros Visitadores have raised more than $155,000.
As the largest contributor to Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara greatly appreciates the generosity of the Rancheros Visitadores and their partners. These funds support research and supportive care programs at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, helping residents all over Santa Barbara County on their journey, with, through and beyond cancer. Lori Willis, Executive Director of the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara shares, “The funds raised by members of the Rancheros Visitadores, and its partners, support important programs utilized by hundreds of cancer patients here in our community. These essential programs, including oncology nutrition, genetic counseling, and oncology social work, help patients reduce stress, manage side effects and improve healing.” One such patient is Janice, who faced a uniquely daunting challenge during the global anxiety of 2020: a diagnosis of endometrial cancer, an unwelcome finding during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was such an anxious time in my life, but everyone I came into contact with at the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center made the situation as relaxing, reassuring and pain-free as they could,” said Janice. A significant part of what made the treatment easier was the proximity of the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center’s Solvang facility to Janice’s Santa Ynez home. While she underwent surgery and radiation in Santa Barbara, Janice was able to have her chemotherapy administered in Solvang. Janice’s chemotherapy regimen took several weeks, and each infusion lasted between 4 – 5 hours. It makes for a long day and typically patients feel exhausted and depleted, making the proximity of the Solvang facility a game-changer.

04/16/2024

Updated 9:21am-- 4-16-24-- Hall of Fame baseball manager Wh**ey Herzog has died at the age of 92. The St. Louis Cardinals confirmed his death Tuesday morning. He managed the Cardinals to a World Series title in 1982 as well as appearances in 1985 and 1987. He was named National League Manager of the Year in 1985 and inducted into Cooperstown in 2010. He played for the Washington Senators, Kansas City Athletics, Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers in the majors before retiring in 1963.

04/15/2024

04/11/2024

Updated 9:33am-- 4-11-24- O.J. Simpson is dead at the age of 76. His family made the announcement he passed away after a battle with cancer. He was acquitted of the brutal murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in the 1990s. In 2008, he was found guilty on robbery and kidnapping charges and sentenced to 33 years in prison, but was released on parole in 2017. Simpson starred in the NFL for eleven seasons, playing for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers. He was a national icon in his football retirement, starring in movies, tv shows and commercials.

04/10/2024

Updated 5:30pm-- 4-09-24-- From the Santa Maria Police Department-- on Thursday, February 1, 2024, approximately 3:15 AM, officers were sent to the report of a shooting in the 800 block of Stanford Drive. Upon arrival, officers confirmed a shooting had occurred and located a 15-year-old female juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers learned a group of young adults and juveniles were hanging out in a nearby park before a second group of subjects arrived and a physical fight ensued between them. The group that arrived second entered a vehicle when the fight ended and started to leave the area. The first group remained on foot in the park. As the second group was leaving the area the driver attempted to run over the initial party of people. This vehicle stopped before clearing the area and the driver fired shots at the first/opposing group. That is when the female juvenile was struck by gunfire. The victim was later treated and released for her injuries. The Santa Maria Police Department (SMPD) Detective Bureau responded to this incident and took over the investigation that has been active & ongoing. The investigation led to the driver and shooter in this case being identified as 23-year-old Santa Maria resident Leonel Narciso Sanchez. On February 7, 2024, Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Sanchez that was subsequently entered into law enforcement databases. On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, investigators developed information on Sanchez’ possible whereabouts. At about 10:30 AM, SMPD Detectives, with assistance from the Patrol Division, conducted an operation that led to a traffic stop and the arrest of Sanchez for the related arrest warrant. A subsequent search warrant was served at Sanchez’ residence in the 1700 block S. Biscayne that yielded evidence believed to be connected to the shooting. Sanchez was booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail on his warrant for shooting from a vehicle, assault with a deadly weapon (vehicle) and assault with a deadly weapon (firearm). Sanchez is being held on $250,000 dollars bail. This case will be forwarded to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office for filing. ( A picture of Sanchez is found below. )

04/10/2024

Updated 5:29pm-- 4-09-24-- From the San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs Office --- On 4-9-2024, Deputies were initially dispatched to a fight in Oceano. While enroute, witnesses reported one of the men involved in the fight got into a vehicle and left the scene.
Deputies caught up to the suspect's vehicle which was driving erratically on Highway 1 and at times was driving on the wrong side of the road. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle in Oceano, but the vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit was initiated. The Sheriff's Office coordinated with the CHP to deploy a spike strip near Guadalupe. As a result of the spike strip the vehicle was disabled near West Main Street and Simas Road.
The suspect ignored repeated commands to exit the vehicle. The Sheriff's Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) responded and spoke with the suspect for more than an hour but he still refused to leave the vehicle. Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office arrived on scene to assist. Deputies decided to utilize less lethal force to remove the suspect and deployed pepper balls into the vehicle. As a result the suspect exited the vehicle and was arrested. The suspect was identified as 43-year-old Jacob Epifanio Lopez of Grover Beach. He was arrested for reckless driving, failure to yield to law enforcement, evading arrest, and resisting arrest.

04/07/2024

Updated 11:55am-- 4-08-24-- From The Santa Maria Police Department-- ***** Update-- juvenile has been found. Earlier- The SMPD is requesting community assistance locating a missing at-risk juvenile. The missing juvenile is Zayra Santos-Garcia and she is 12 years old. She was last seen on the evening of Saturday, April 6, 2024. She is described as a Hispanic, female, 5'01" tall, 135 lbs, with black/blonde "ombre" style hair. She was last seen wearing all black clothing. The investigation has indicated she was possibly going to travel to Arroyo Grande, CA with unknown others. If you have seen Zayra or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call SMPD Dispatch at (805)928-3781 immediately.

04/03/2024

Updated 11am-- 4-03-24-- As part of their ongoing effort to address the feline overpopulation in northern Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara Humane will offer cat owners the chance to have their cat spayed or neutered for free at their Santa Maria campus. The free spay and neuter surgeries, which were made possible thanks to a generous donation from ResQCats, are a
safe and humane way to prevent unwanted litters of kittens. An unaltered female cat can birth as many as 180 kittens
in her lifetime, and those kittens often end up being part of the 3.2 million cats who enter animal shelters annually.
According to Dr. Katie Marrie, Santa Barbara Humane’s Chief Veterinary Officer, surgical sterilization also provides
health benefits to cats, “Spaying your female pet helps reduce the risk of mammary cancer and uterine infection, and
neutering males prevents them from getting testicular cancer.”
Owned cats won’t be the only ones who will benefit from free spay and neuter surgeries this April, as Santa Barbara
Humane will also be holding special Community Cat Spay Days at their Santa Maria campus. On Thursday, April 11,
2024, and Wednesday, April 24, 2024, community members will have the chance to bring in an unlimited number of
unowned community cats for free spay and neuter services. Those interested can learn more about helping community cats and Community Cat Spay Days at
sbhumane.org/community-cats. While no appointments will be necessary for the Community Cat Spay Day events, all other visits to Santa Barbara Humane’s veterinary clinic, including those for free spay or neuter surgeries, are by appointment only. Appointments
can be booked at sbhumane.org/clinic or by calling (805) 964-4777 x 205

04/02/2024

Updated 5:14pm-- 4-1-24-- Pets up for adoption at Santa Barbara Humane.

Name: Jr

Age: 5 years, 1 month

Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Maine C**n mix

S*x: Male

Weight: 13 lbs.

Campus: Santa Barbara



Name: Lucy

Age: 5 years 3 months

Breed: German Shepherd

S*x: Female

Weight: 76 lbs.

Campus: Santa Maria

For more information log onto www.sbhumane.org.

04/01/2024

Updated 1:27pm-- 4-01-24-- The last living survivor of the Japanese attack on the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor has died. Lou Conter died Monday in Grass Valley, California according to KCRA and his family. Conter was 18 when he enlisted in the Navy and was at his post on the morning of December 7th, 1941 when Japanese bombers targeted the Arizona and dozens of other ships at port. After surviving the attack, Conter went to flight school and later flew with the "Black Cats," the first U.S. version of a stealth bomber. Lou Conter was 102 years old.

03/27/2024

Updated 3:14pm- 3-27-24- Former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman has died at the age of 82. Lieberman, who was the Democratic nominee for vice president in 2000 under Al Gore, died in New York City following complications from a fall. A four-term U.S. senator, Lieberman was the first Jewish candidate on the national ticket of a major party.

03/25/2024

Updated 4:05pm-- 3-25-24-- The Lompoc Police Department is requesting the publics assistance with identifying the pictured female, who is a suspect in a recent theft at Ulta Beauty in Lompoc on 03/21/2024 at around 0942 hours. The female stole approximately $1038.00 worth of merchandise. If you know who this female is, you are asked to call Lompoc PD at 805-736-2341. You may remain anonymous.

03/25/2024

Updated 10:50am-- 3-25-24--Donald Trump says he will pay cash to secure a bond now that an appeals court lowered the amount as he appeals his New York civil fraud trial. The court lowered the bond from 454-million to 175-million-dollars today and gave him ten days to make the payment. Trump has maintained he's the victim of a corrupt judge and an attorney general he calls "a thug." The ruling means Attorney General Letitia [[ lah-tee-sha ]] James cannot yet begin collecting on the judgment.

03/21/2024

Updated 3:24pm-- 3-21-24- A 16-year-old Righetti High School student suffered major injuries when she was hit by a car. The California Highway Patrol says officers say the teen was walking to school at about 7:40 a.m. today when she was hit in a crosswalk at Hummel Dr. and Union Valley Parkway in Orcutt. The driver reportedly told officers that he didn't see the girl in the crosswalk because of the glare from the sun. Officers say two other witnesses also said the sun's glare impacted visibility at the intersection at that time. The teen was initially taken to Marian Regional Medical Center and then airlifted to Madera Children's Hospital for further treatment.

03/18/2024

Updated 3:53pm- 3-18-24-- The NCAA men's basketball tournament field has been revealed. The defending champion UConn Huskies lead the East region as the Number-1 overall seed in the tourney, while Duquesne [[ doo-kayn ]] is going dancing for the first time in 47 years as the 11th-seed. Houston locked-up the top seed in the South, while Marquette, Kentucky, Duke and Wisconsin round out the top-five in arguably the toughest region in the tournament. Elsewhere, Purdue secured the top spot in the Midwest region, while North Carolina earned the Number-1 seed in the West. March Madness gets underway with the First Four. Virginia-Colorado State and Howard-Wagner battle on Tuesday, while Boise State-Colorado and Montana State-Grambling square off on Wednesday.

03/18/2024

Updated 3:52pm-- 3-18-24- The new Ryon Park playground and fitness area has received recognition for its role in improving community wellness. Lompoc Parks and Recreation has been awarded with the Parks Make Life Better - Healthy Play Initiative recognition from the California Parks and Recreation Society. The Ryon park playground and fitness area were unveiled in December 2023 along with new pickleball courts and revamped tennis courts at the park. The new playground and fitness area cost about $600,000, with $400,00 paid by the city and the remainder paid by GameTime through a matching grant. Community Development Director Christie Alarcon said the award recognizes Lompoc’s investment in the essential community service of local parks.

( Pictured are Lompoc Parks and Recreation Manager Mario Guerrero, Jr. and City of Lompoc Community Development Director Christie Alarcon with the award at the new Ryon Park fitness center. )