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PCPA Returns to Santa Maria and Solvang for a Jam-Packed 61st Season
The Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) 61st season will showcase a variety of performances ranging from traditional musicals to renditions of Disney classics to Shakespeare and more. Starting in November, PCPA will be entertaining audiences in theaters in Santa Maria and Solvang. This season is merely a continuation of PCPA’s long-established tradition of featuring their talented trainees, putting the next generation of theater professionals on display. With former members like Robin Williams, Kathy Bates, Zac Efron, and more, this year’s company is sure to carry on the PCPA legacy and stun spectators with their craft.
Santa Barbara County offices experiencing phone outage; emergency service lines still available
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office announced Friday that some County offices are dealing with phone outages Friday. The post Santa Barbara County offices experiencing phone outage; emergency service lines still available appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Santa Maria Times Goes All King Features
Over the course of Spring 2024 The Santa Maria Times print comics page has been slowly switching to a King Features Syndicate-only page. Above is March 26, 2024; below is the June 26, 2024. Yesterday The Santa Maria Times announced that they have signed onto the Comics Kingdom digital program:
County Probation Initiates Operation Safe at Home
On July 18, 2024, the Santa Barbara County Probation Department conducted a county-wide operation aimed at conducting wellness checks for clients on active Probation, Post-Release Community Supervision and Pre-Trial Supervision. The operation covered Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc regions, focusing on ensuring the well-being of clients and their families.
One Injured after car hits a powerline in Los Alamos, causing power outage
Los Alamos,Calif- Firefighter responded to a vehicle rollover in Los Alamos Thursday evening. Santa Barbara County says a male solo driver struck a powerline and tree with his pickup truck on the 101 northbound highway near Alisos Canyon road, causing a power outage in the area . Heavy extraction was required, the male driver did The post One Injured after car hits a powerline in Los Alamos, causing power outage appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Overlays for row crops considered to simplify Santa Barbara County Ag Enterprise Ordinance
Overlays east and west of Santa Maria, along Highway 135 and outside Lompoc are being considered by the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission as a way to protect row crops from contamination without shutting out small farms from supplemental activities. With a few narrow exceptions, the overlays would preclude other...
Endangered Steelhead Trout makes comeback in local creek
One of California's critically endangered species is making a comeback for the first time in years and it's flourishing in a secret spot in Santa Barbara County. The post Endangered Steelhead Trout makes comeback in local creek appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Interstate 15 Shut Down Near Nevada-California Border Due to Semi-Truck Fire, Disrupting Travel Plans
Travelers planning to use Interstate 15 near the Nevada/California state line, found themselves at a standstill as the major thoroughfare was closed in both directions south of the boundary, following an incident where a semi-truck hauling lithium-ion batteries caught fire. The shutdown extended from Afton Canyon to Basin roads after the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the blaze on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113, between Barstow and Baker, News 3 LV reported.
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