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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office investigating suspicious death in Guadalupe

GUADALUPE, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death in Guadalupe just before 2:00 p.m. Monday. SBCSO officers found a man down near the gazebo of the Veterans Memorial and later declared him dead at the scene. Guadalupe Police requested aid from the SBCSO due to the circumstances surrounding the The post Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office investigating suspicious death in Guadalupe appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Guadalupe, CA · 1d

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Saturday Standoff Shakes Santa Maria Neighborhood; Trespasser Jailed After Resisting Police

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria police arrested a local resident who's accused of threatening a person with a knife, among other charges. The incident occurred near the intersection of North Oakley and Fesler Streets just after 3 Saturday afternoon. Police located 40-year-old Mario Lopez inside an old shed on a vacant private property, where he refused to The post Saturday Standoff Shakes Santa Maria Neighborhood; Trespasser Jailed After Resisting Police appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Maria, CA · 2d

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Five Arrested in Police Raids Around Santa Barbara, Lompoc & Goleta

Three locations on the Santa Barbara eastside were raided by police as part of an investigation. Limited details indicated felony suspects were wanted for a crime in the city. The post Five Arrested in Police Raids Around Santa Barbara, Lompoc & Goleta appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Barbara, CA · 1d

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Under fire, SLO City Manager Whitney McDonald resigning

San Luis Obispo City Manager Whitney McDonald announced plans to resign between now and mid-January during a city council meeting on Tuesday. McDonald is hoping to pursue a career in psycho therapy. “After a lot of deep reflection, I have some bitter sweet news to convey,” McDonald said wiping tears...

San Luis Obispo, CA · 13h
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San Luis Obispo Tribune

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Layoffs hit KSBY in SLO as parent company downsizes nationwide

KSBY was a part of nationwide layoffs as its parent company eliminated over 430 positions amid a companywide transformation. But its unclear how many jobs were lost here or exactly what they were. In total, the NBC affiliate’s parent company E.W. Scripps Co. laid off 431 employees while also creating more than 100 new positions in its local newsrooms focused on field reporting and community connection, regional general manager Lisa Moore told The Tribune on Monday. “These were difficult decisions, and we’re grateful to the colleagues whose roles were eliminated,” Moore wrote in an email. “We’re committed to supporting them through the transition.” KSBY was among the Scripps stations affected by the layoffs, but Moore did not share the number of positions eliminated in the newsroom. The affected roles in San Luis Obispo were tied to traditional newscast production and station operations, not on-air anchor or reporter positions, she said. The mass layoffs were a part of Scripps’ companywide transformation to adapt broadcast, streaming and digital news formats. Most changes will happen behind the scenes, Moore said, with a new operating model and automation that will allow KSBY journalists to update stories throughout the day on broadcast, streaming, digital and

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 1d

Lompoc Record

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Lompoc police mourn Officer Yobanie Martinez, ask community to aid his family

The Lompoc Police Department is mourning the death of Officer Yobanie Martinez, 32, of Santa Maria, who recently lost his battle with cancer, and is inviting the public to help support his family. Martinez served for three years on the Lompoc force, achieving a life-long dream of being an officer,...

Lompoc, CA · 1d

San Luis Obispo Tribune

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SLO County whale watching company closes, leaving only 1 other in beach town

Avila Beach’s whale watching tours just decreased by half now that the Avila Beach Ocean Safari has pulled its boats out of the water The move, effective on Nov. 1, leaves just one touring company left in the area. The owners, Avila residents Vincent and Emily Shay, shared the decision not to renew a license to operate with the Port San Luis Harbor District on Oct. 22. About 10 days later, the website no longer accepted reservations. Vincent told The Tribune that the decision was difficult and “deeply personal.” “It wasn’t one incident or one difficult season, or anything,” he said. “Between the weather, the cost of operating and the challenge of doing business within the harbor community in itself — which we have navigated for years ... It became harder to keep going in a way that felt sustainable.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Avila Beach Ocean Safaris (@avilabeachoceansafaris) The Shays started the wildlife touring company in 2024 — Emily as an accomplished water-woman and a professional educator at The Grizzly Academy, and Vincent an award-winning photographer with over 35 years of experience documenting different scenes around the world, according to Avila Beach Ocean Safari’s

Avila Beach, CA · 2d

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One Person Dies After E. Coli Outbreak in San Luis Obispo County

One person has died in connection with an E. coli outbreak in San Luis Obispo County. The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department confirmed the death on Tuesday, November 10, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported. San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department public information officer Tom Cuddy said...

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 12h

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SLO Jury Convicts Serial Offender Scott Robert Davis of Target Robbery Under Three Strikes Law

Repeat offender Scott Robert Davis faces up to 16 years in prison after a San Luis Obispo jury convicted him of second-degree robbery for assaulting a Target employee. A San Luis Obispo County jury has found Scott Robert Davis (DOB 12/08/1984) guilty of second-degree robbery, a felony violation of Penal Code section 211. Robbery is a serious and violent felony under California law. The jury returned its verdict on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after deliberating for less than two hours.

San Luis Obispo, CA · 1d

San Luis Obispo Tribune

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Will SLO County paddleboarder dodge trial? Mental illness doesn't excuse an assault | Opinion

There is a troubling question at the heart of the case involving Andrew Eric Gustafson, the Morro Bay paddleboarder accused of violently attacking a female surfer: When does compassion for someone suffering from mental illness become an injustice to the person he allegedly harmed? In August 2025, Gustafson was arrested after an encounter with surfer Haylee Red-Van Rooyen. She testified that he pursued her, jumped onto her surfboard, grabbed her hair, and held her head underwater. “I thought I was going to die,” she testified. These are allegations, not a conviction. Gustafson is entitled to the presumption of innocence. But the seriousness of the allegations makes the decision to divert his case from trial particularly troubling. San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Catherine Swysen recently approved Gustafson’s request for mental health diversion. He has documented diagnoses of persistent depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Under the court’s ruling, he will undergo up to two years of treatment. If he completes the program successfully, the court can dismiss his criminal charges without a trial or a finding of guilt. Mental illness deserves compassion and treatment. But a psychiatric diagnosis should not automatically become an escape from criminal accountability. SLO County

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 11h

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Report identifies SLO County beaches at risk for severe flooding

A new report from UC Davis identifies six areas of California at risk for severe coastal flooding during the winter of 2026-2027, including the Avila Beach and Pismo Beach areas of San Luis Obispo County. A combination of a Kelvin Wave, King Tides, and El Nino conditions are likely to...

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 2d

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Expect Sawdust-Era Charm And Massive Steaks When You Walk Into The Hitching Post In Casmalia

Out past the farm fields of the Central Coast, there is a town so small that cows seem to outnumber the people. Your phone signal will probably vanish on the way in, and nobody there seems bothered by it. At the end of that drive waits a yellow sign, a...

Casmalia, CA · 14h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Santa Maria List Prices Fall Sharply Even as Homes Leave the Market Faster

Santa Maria list prices fell, yet homes moved off the market faster, giving sellers reason for optimism.

Santa Maria, CA · 18h

KSBY News

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Local leaders want your thoughts on the Updated Nipomo Community Plan

A plan for the next 30 years in Nipomo is almost finished, but local leaders still want to hear your voice.

Nipomo, CA · 2d

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Bluff collapse in Shell Beach raising concerns as El Niño approaches

Recent cliff erosion along the Shell Beach coastline is prompting the City of Pismo Beach to take steps to protect public safety and prepare for potentially stronger winter storms. The post Bluff collapse in Shell Beach raising concerns as El Niño approaches appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Pismo Beach, CA · 1d

KSBY News

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Prescribed burn near Santa Maria creates smoke visible from Hwy 101

A prescribed burn taking place off Highway 166 created smoke visible from Highway 101 between San Luis Obispo and Orcutt Monday afternoon.

Santa Maria, CA · 2d

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Mission Hills Mother of Four Killed in 118 Freeway Hit-and-Run, Family Begs for Answers

A 33-year-old mother of four was found dead on a slope off the westbound side of the 118 Freeway in Mission Hills early Friday morning, the victim of what California Highway Patrol officers reported as a hit-and-run. Ruby Ortiz was discovered around 6:40 a.m., and her family says they are still searching for answers about how she ended up there and who was responsible.

Mission Hills, CA · 1d

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CIF-Central Section football playoff scores

Here are the results for the first round of the CIF-Central Section football playoffs. Passing: (CW) J. Howard 14-18, 337 yards, 3 TD. (SJ) J. Heaslet 28-36, 344 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT. Rushing: (CW) K. Corpuz 21 carries, 124 yards, 1 TD. J. Howard 15 carries, 88 yards, 2...

Lompoc, CA · 1d

KSBY News

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CHP reports increase in human trafficking, warns of online risks to children

Human trafficking can take many forms, and social media has created new ways for traffickers to connect with and target children.

Santa Barbara County, CA · 1d

Lompoc Record

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Veterans Day ceremonies, community events planned across Central Coast

Veterans, military families and community members across the Central Coast will gather Wednesday to honor those who served in the U.S. armed forces, remember those who died in service and recognize the sacrifices made by military families. Observances planned in Lompoc, Orcutt, Santa Maria, Guadalupe and Solvang will include memorial...

Lompoc, CA · 1d