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Memorial Pays Tribute to Victims of Isla Vista Killings on 10-Year Anniversary
“Ten years ago, on this day they lived: full of hopes, full of dreams, full of life. We must learn from the past and do better … for them, for us, for those to come,” said Richard Martinez at a memorial held in Isla Vista’s Love and Remembrance Garden on Thursday, May 23, the 10-year anniversary of the mass killings in I.V. that cut short the life of Martinez’s son, Chrisopher Michaels-Martinez, and five others — George Chen, Weihan “David” Wang, Chen Yuan “James” Hong, Katie Cooper, and Veronika Weiss.
West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’ Nationals cruise returns to Santa Maria
Event planners say about 500 hundred modified cars and trucks are expected to drive down Broadway Friday night. The post West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’ Nationals cruise returns to Santa Maria appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Crime rates down in Santa Maria, according to Police Department
Homicides have decreased 100% over the past two years, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. The post Crime rates down in Santa Maria, according to Police Department appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Braves girls tennis team Division 3 title repeat highlights Lompoc Valley school year
The Lompoc girls tennis team's title repeat was the biggest Lompoc Valley sports highlight of the 2023-24 school year. Rianna Stouppe drilled a well-angled, left-to-right two-fisted backhand for a winner to complete a 6-2, 6-1 win over Dinuba's Ruby Zambrano in the No. 1 singles match and give the Braves their clinching point in a 9-0 win over the Emperors for Lompoc's second straight CIF Central Section Division 3 championship.
Alex Posada to ride as Elks Rodeo Parade grand marshal; Pryor Baird is 'Star of the Parade'
The 81st Santa Maria Elks Rodeo steps outside the Unocal Event Center Arena on Saturday morning, June 1, when the annual Elks Rodeo Parade takes over Broadway. “It’s been a year already since our last one?,” asked Elks Parade Committee Chairman Jaime Flores. ”The time went by so fast.”
Alisal Ranch announces chef lineup for summer cookout series
The California Ranch Cookout, now in its fourth year, will take place throughout the summer at Solvang ranch. Alisal Ranch, the 10,500-acre luxury dude ranch in Solvang, is excited to welcome a new lineup of culinary talent for its beloved California Ranch Cookout series, now in its fourth year, which is scheduled to take place throughout the summer from June 8 through Aug. 24.
Hancock College celebrates graduates during 103rd commencement ceremony
Allan Hancock College celebrated its Class of 2024 graduates during the school's 103rd commencement ceremony held Friday. The post Hancock College celebrates graduates during 103rd commencement ceremony appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Hey, Lompoc Kids: Read Books, Play Bingo, Earn at Treat — Sweet!
Lompoc Unified School District invites all students to participate in Book Bingo, the district’s 4th Annual Summer Reading Challenge that runs June 7-Aug. 14. Interested students can join by picking up a bingo card; reading books that complete five bingo spaces in a row; and earning a sweet treat from Southside Coffee Company in Lompoc.
Grammy Winners Dave Alvin and Greg Leisz Together Again in Benefit Concert for Lompoc Theatre Project June 29
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. On Saturday, June 29, The Stone Pine Sessions presents an evening with roots music legend Dave Alvin and multi-instrumentalist/producer Greg Leisz in concert at Stone Pine Hall in Lompoc, CA. This unique, intimate event will benefit the Lompoc Theatre...
Painful anniversary: Remembering those who died and were injured in the 2014 Isla Vista attack
It was a tough day in Santa Barbara County, as the community came together on the ten year anniversary of an attack in Isla Vista which left six people dead and 14 injured. Family members, friends, and the community came together to remember those who died in the May 23, 2014 attack.
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