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Local ‘dreamers’ react to DACA decision: ‘Fear and a lot of anxiety’

As the state with the largest share of so-called dreamers, the decision to end DACA hits California the hardest. Some here on the Central Coast are worried this decision could turn their world upside down.

Teenage earnestly injured in Santa Barbara microburst

A Dos Pueblos High School student is being treated in Los Angeles for injuries suffered when a weather event kicked up debris on a Santa Barbara beach.

Suspected drug operation shut down in Pismo Beach

A Pismo Beach man is facing drug charges after the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office says investigators shut down an illegal narcotics operation.

Railroad repairs shut down Lompoc roadway

A section of East Laurel Avenue will be closed for two weeks while crews work on rehabilitating the railroad there.

Teachers ask school district for solution to hot classrooms

Some Santa Maria teachers say they worry about their students across the day because their classrooms do not have air conditioning.

Texas animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey heading to local shelters

Animals in Hurricane Harvey’s path are being rescued and relocated to shelters across the nation, including here on the Central Coast.

Truck fire shortly closes southbound Highway one hundred thirty five

A truck that caught fire Tuesday afternoon shortly shut down Highway one hundred thirty five at San Antonio Rd. outside Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Grover Beach businesses worried over potential medical marijuana dispensary

This Thursday, the Grover Beach City Council will hold a special meeting on the status of twelve applicants who want to open medical marijuana dispensaries. One of the places that could see a dispensary in the future is off Huston Street, an area packed with businesses.

Margarita Fire one hundred percent contained

Containment of the Margarita Fire searing in Northern San Luis Obispo County is now at eighty percent.

Solvang kidnapping suspect arrested in Las Vegas

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday night that the man suspected of kidnapping a woman in Solvang has been taken into custody in Las Vegas.

Man shocked, burned by downed wires in Santa Barbara

A man was hospitalized with second-degree burns after being electrocuted by downed wires along a Santa Barbara street overnight, fire officials say.

UPDATE: Search for kidnapping suspect expands to Utah, victim safe with family

A Lompoc woman who police say was kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend in Solvang last Friday is now safe.

Local colleges, politicians react to DACA announcement

The White House announced Tuesday the Deferred Activity for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will come to an end.

Hot temps are gone and the mugginess is also departing

The pattern which brought the Central Coast sweeping hot temperatures and thunderstorms has moved on to be substituted by a generally mild pattern with partly cloudy skies and some night and morning marine clouds near the coast. Temps will cool a bit, but Wednesday is a bit of an in-between day before this cooler NW flow sets up. By Thursday and Friday, the afternoon breeze is back. More marine clouds at the coast later in the weekend into early next week with fog and even.

The pattern which brought the Central Coast impetuous hot temperatures and thunderstorms has moved on to be substituted by a generally mild pattern with partly cloudy skies and some night and morning marine clouds near the coast. Temps will cool a bit, but Wednesday is a bit of an in-between day before this cooler NW flow sets up. By Thursday and Friday, the afternoon breeze is back. More marine clouds at the coast later in the weekend into early next week with fog and even.

Goleta takes next steps to cut down dying trees in Ellwood Mesa butterfly grove

Goleta city leaders will meeting again Tuesday night to talk about removing trees in the Ellwood Mesa Monarch butterfly grove.

UPDATE: Sewage spill in Paso Robles stopped, cleaned up

A blocked sewage line burst in Paso Robles over the holiday weekend, spilling thousands of gallons of sewage onto a city street.

U.S. to phase out DACA program

The Trump administration has announced that it will wind down a program protecting youthfull immigrants from deportation.

Illegal gambling device seized from Santa Maria restaurant, police say

An illegal gambling machine was recently seized from a Mexican restaurant in Santa Maria, according to police.

Road work commences on Highway one through Arroyo Grande

Road work embarks on Highway one through Arroyo Grande

Drivers will run into traffic delays on Highway one through Arroyo Grande as crews begin work to improve the roadway.

Fans become a hot commodity during hot weather

The fever wave during the holiday weekend resulted in shortages of fans and other hot weather products, according to local retailers. Employees at local Home Depot and Walmart stores said the stores have had trouble keeping up with request for water slips, water balloons and fans.

Police: woman leaped from moving car to escape kidnap, onslaught

Police: woman hopped from moving car to escape kidnap, onslaught

One man is behind bars after police say he kidnapped a woman from downtown San Luis Obispo early Monday morning.

Pismo Pier to Plunge returning in two thousand eighteen

Arroyo Grande native and Mission Prep grad, Jordan Hasay, has teamed up with Michael Moore of ‘Moore Recovery’ for the 2nd annual ‘Pismo Pier to Plunge’.

Family of Noah Scott receives memorial resolution from Senator Hanna-Beth Jackson

The family of Noah Scott recently received a proclamation from Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson in memory of their son.

Locals clean up after quick-moving storm hits Santa Barbara

A violent storm left fairly a trail of destruction as it flipped through Santa Barbara Sunday.

Firefighters finalize plans for Gary Helming memorial

Los Padres National Forest Battalion Chief Gary Helming will be honored with a memorial service at Ten:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6.

Grover Beach to hold public hearing on marijuana dispensaries

The City of Grover Beach is hosting another public meeting later this week regarding marijuana dispensaries soon to pop up within city thresholds.

The City of Grover Beach is hosting another public meeting later this week regarding marijuana dispensaries soon to pop up within city boundaries.

Lightning concerns cancel rec swim at Paul Nelson Aquatic Center

Recreational swim scheduled at the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center in Santa Maria Monday was canceled due to the possibility of lightning, according to lifeguards.

Founder of Scolari’s grocery store chain dies at age eighty six

The founder of former local grocery store chain Scolari’s passed away this weekend at the age of 86.

Friday Night Highlights Week 1: Play and Player of the Week

St. Joseph’s Jayden Vargas and Bishop Diego’s John Harris are featured for our Friday Night Highlights Week one awards.

Margarita Fire 60% contained Monday evening

The Margarita Fire searing east of Santa Margarita near the reservoir in northern San Luis Obispo County is 60-percent contained, according to CAL FIRE.

Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting woman from downtown San Luis Obispo

A woman escaped with only minor injuries after she was kidnapped from downtown San Luis Obispo and assaulted before leaping out of her assailant’s car and screaming for help, according to police.

A woman escaped with only minor injuries after she was kidnapped from downtown San Luis Obispo and assaulted before hopping out of her assailant’s car and screaming for help, according to police.

Solvang kidnapping victim, abductor may be headed to Las Vegas, officials say

The search for a Lompoc woman suspected to have been kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend has turned to Las Vegas.

Pools packed, fans sell out as locals attempt to hammer the warmth

Pools packed, fans sell out as locals attempt to strike the warmth

With temperatures across the Central and South coasts soaring the past few days, many people were despairingly searching for ways to hammer the warmth.

With temperatures across the Central and South coasts soaring the past few days, many people were despairingly searching for ways to strike the fever.

Virus may be to blame for bird deaths in Lompoc

Health officials believe a virus may be to blame for the deaths of many birds along North P Street in Lompoc.

Local firefighters assisting with LaTuna Fire in Los Angeles

Local firefighters are among many in Southern California working to build up control of the largest wildfire ever inwards Los Angeles City Boundaries.

Local firefighters are among many in Southern California working to build up control of the largest wildfire ever inwards Los Angeles City Thresholds.

Mission replica projects may soon be a thing of the past at California public schools

Via California public schools, there’s been a long standing tradition of fourth graders building replicas of missions, but fresh curriculum from the State Department of Education is recommending teachers put a stop to the project.

Across California public schools, there’s been a long standing tradition of fourth graders building replicas of missions, but fresh curriculum from the State Department of Education is recommending teachers put a stop to the project.

Crews battling erratic weather, steep terrain, strenuous vegetation in Margarita Fire firefight

Firefighters say they are battling erratic weather, steep terrain and mighty vegetation in their fight against the Margarita Fire searing in northern San Luis Obispo County.

Firefighters say they are battling erratic weather, steep terrain and strong vegetation in their fight against the Margarita Fire searing in northern San Luis Obispo County.

Ghost bike placed in SLO in memory of Kennedy Love

A ghost bike was placed along Foothill Boulevard in San Luis Obispo this weekend in memory of the Cal Poly student who was hit and killed while railing his bike last week.

Cooler temperatures expected across Central Coast for Labor Day

Monday will bring slighter cooler temperatures from what the Central Coast has seen the last few days, but it won’t be chilly.

Lompoc Pizza Garden kicks off fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey ease efforts

Pizza Garden in Lompoc is diving into Hurricane Harvey ease efforts.

UPDATE: Residents being permitted back into Margarita Fire burn area

Several fire engines are responding to a vegetation fire in Santa Margarita that is "rapidly growing."

Kidnapping victim from Solvang seen coerced into car in Arizona

Kidnapping victim from Solvang seen compelled into car in Arizona

A kidnapping victim from Solvang was spotted in Goodyear, Arizona, Sunday morning, according to the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office.

Evacuation warnings canceled for area near Alamo Fire due to flash floods

A crazy thunderstorm spinned through Santa Barbara, creating power outages, flying debris, and flash floods Sunday evening.

A crazy thunderstorm flipped through Santa Barbara, creating power outages, flying debris, and flash floods Sunday evening.

Police identify 19-year-old killed in Santa Maria shooting

The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a homicide after a youthful man was shot and killed early Sunday morning, police said.

The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a homicide after a youthfull man was shot and killed early Sunday morning, police said.

Oregon soccer edges Cal Poly 2-1 at Boise State Bronco Tournament

Cal Poly scored late in the very first half to pull within a purpose of Oregon on Sunday at Boise State, but the Ducks women’s soccer team held on to edge the Mustangs on a hot final day of the Bronco Tournament at Boas Soccer Sophisticated, 2-1.

Cal Poly scored late in the very first half to pull within a objective of Oregon on Sunday at Boise State, but the Ducks women’s soccer team held on to edge the Mustangs on a hot final day of the Bronco Tournament at Boas Soccer Sophisticated, 2-1.

Severe thunderstorm warning for SLO, Santa Barbara counties

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for North Central Santa Barbara County and Southeastern San Luis Obispo County.

La Tuna fire grows, prompts evacuations in Burbank, Glendale, LA

(KNBC) Fresh evacuations were in place Sunday as the La Tuna Fire continued to burn in Burbank, growing to Five,895 acres overnight.

27-year-old man pleads guilty to human trafficking

A 27-year-old Sacramento man pleaded guilty Friday to human trafficking charges from an operation put on by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

Local gun range reacts to ‘discrimination lawsuit’ over free ladies night

A gun range in Riverside , Riverside Magnum Range, is facing some backlash after the organization canceled their ‘ladies shoot free’ weekly event indefinitely.

San Jose State takes advantage of three Cal Poly fumbles for 34-13 victory

Montel Aaron eased starter Josh Love early in the 2nd quarter, threw three touchdown passes, and San Jose State turned two of Cal Poly’s three lost fumbles into touchdowns en route to a 34-13 victory on a hot 107-degree Saturday afternoon in CEFCU Stadium.

Montel Aaron relaxed starter Josh Love early in the 2nd quarter, threw three touchdown passes, and San Jose State turned two of Cal Poly’s three lost fumbles into touchdowns en route to a 34-13 victory on a hot 107-degree Saturday afternoon in CEFCU Stadium.

‘ShelterBox USA’ brings privacy to Harvey victims

ShelterBox USA, a local organization that sends ease kits to disaster areas, traveled to Houston to help bring privacy to the thousands of people who have been displaced from their homes.

Little ease from the fever even along the coast

Little ease from the warmth even along the coast

The holiday weekend is already off to a busy begin at our local beaches.

AHC Bulldogs begin season in Bakersfield

The Allan Hancock College football program kicks off its season Saturday night at they travel to Bakersfield.

Record cracking warmth scorches the coast, chance of rain on the way

Record violating fever scorches the coast, chance of rain on the way

San Luis Obispo hit an all-time warmth record today, reaching one hundred fifteen degrees at the airport.

Public’s help needed in finding possible kidnap victim, suspect out of Solvang

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding the victim and suspect of a possible kidnapping out of Solvang.

Brush fire contained near Lopez Lake

A brush fire broke out Friday night near Lopez Lake, providing some tense moments for drivers and others nearby.

Cal Poly volleyball improves to 4-0 after sweep of Seattle

The Cal Poly volleyball team continued its unbeaten streak after defeating Seattle in straight sets (25-19, 25-10, 25-15) Friday night at the Connolly Center on the Seattle University campus to open the Washington/Seattle Tournament.

Friday Night Highlights: Week one

Friday Night Highlights Week one Scores

Lopez Lake rangers warn of increase in bear sightings

Reports of black bear sightings are on the rise via San Luis Obispo County this summer, and with the busy Labor Day weekend here, rangers at Lopez Lake are warning campers to be "bear aware."

Santa Maria Police officers help raise thousands for Hurricane Harvey ease

Police officers helped raise $Two,570 at this week’s Downtown Fridays in Santa Maria as part of the Give to the Gulf campaign.

Cal Poly football to visit San Jose State on Saturday for very first time since two thousand nine

Cal Poly (0-1, 0-0 Big Sky), whose rally from a 20-0 deficit fell brief in the final minute at the Colgate 22-yard line in a season-opening 20-14 loss and ranked No. Twenty three in both the STATS media and FCS coaches preseason polls, plays its very first road game of the two thousand seventeen football season Saturday afternoon with a non-conference matchup against Football Cup Subdivision member and former California Collegiate Athletic Association rival San Jose State.

Harvest season starts for Central Coast vineyards, fever increases urgency

Harvest season embarks for Central Coast vineyards, fever increases urgency

Many Central Coast wineries have hit their busy season and this most latest warmth wave has left harvest crews urgently picking grapes in the middle of the night.

Ripple Alert issued as warmth stresses state power grid

Ripple Alert issued as fever stresses state power grid

With a warmth wave upon us, California residents are being asked to conserve energy.

Fresh indoor trampoline park opens in Santa Maria

An indoor trampoline park opened Friday afternoon in Santa Maria, the very first such facility in the growing city.

DA: two thousand sixteen Officer-involved shooting of suspected kidnapper in Solvang was ‘justifiable’

The district attorney of Santa Barbara County has determined the officer-involved shooting death of a kidnapping and possible murder suspect in Solvang last year was a justifiable homicide.

Groundbreaking held to feast next phase of Octagon Barn project

More switches are underway at San Luis Obispo’s historic Octagon Barn.

SBSO: Routine patrol leads to discovery of almost a pound of meth in Orcutt

Two people were taken into custody Friday morning after sheriff’s officials say about a pound of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were discovered inwards a vehicle along the one thousand four hundred block of Oak Knoll Road in Orcutt.

Memorial service set to honor local fallen firefighter

A memorial service for U.S. Forest Service Battalion Chief Gary Helming is planned for next week.

Petite brush fire violates out in Lompoc riverbed

Petite brush fire cracks out in Lompoc riverbed

Firefighters put out a petite brush fire near Sea Arch Bike Park in Lompoc Friday afternoon.

Firefighters put out a puny brush fire near Sea Arch Bike Park in Lompoc Friday afternoon.

Gasoline prices head higher following Hurricane Harvey

The spike in gasoline prices in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey has hit the accelerator.

six things to do this weekend on the Central Coast

Looking for something joy to do this weekend? Here are some of the events happening around the Central Coast.

SLO firefighters help collect $Five,000+ for Hurricane Harvey ease

San Luis Obispo City firefighters collected $Five,433.47 in cash for the Give to the Gulf hurricane ease fund Thursday night at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market.

Decades-old pine tree comes crashing down in Lompoc

Another large tree came crashing down in Lompoc Thursday evening.

Pet Tales: Meet "Brewington"

This week’s featured pet pal is Brewington, a 4-year-old Chihuahua Mix with a very spunky and joy personality.

Shandon School students treated to special concert

Shandon students were treated to their very first concert in a decade this week, all in an effort to add more arts to their education.

Cops on the lookout for tipsy drivers this Labor Day weekend

Cops on the lookout for buzzed drivers this Labor Day weekend

Local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to catch toasted drivers this Labor Day weekend.

Easter egg hunts on the Central Coast

Hunting for Easter eggs on the Central Coast? Here are some of the holiday-themed events taking place ahead of Easter Sunday on April 16.

Poly Royal Rodeo sells out Saturday night at Spanos Stadium

For the very first time ever, the rodeo was held at the stadium. Inbetween online sales and at the door tickets purchased, the stands hit capacity with 11,000 people.