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CHP identify man killed in crash on Highway 1 near Santa Maria on Wednesday
One person has been killed in a crash on Highway 1 near Black Road, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The post CHP identify man killed in crash on Highway 1 near Santa Maria on Wednesday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Lompoc softball team dedicates game to coach Robert Stouppe
The Lompoc softball team dedicated its Wednesday Mountain League home game to Braves assistant coach Robert Stouppe. Stouppe is battling kidney disease. Before the game, which the Braves won 8-5, Lompoc junior Natalie Aguilar led the pre-game prayer, and Lompoc sophomore Rianna Stouppe gave a speech paying tribute to coach Stouppe.
Lompoc family mourning family member murdered in Iowa
A Lompoc family is mourning the death of a family member after she was shot and killed in a double homicide in Marshalltown, Iowa on April 19. The post Lompoc family mourning family member murdered in Iowa appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
SpaceX Rocket Launch May Be Reset for Wednesday at Vandenberg SFB
A delayed SpaceX rocket launch may shoot for liftoff as soon as Wednesday at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket reportedly could occur between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. from Space Launch Complex-4 on South Base. The mission has been delayed at least a week, but...
Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office awards Lompoc Corporal John Reyna with Victim Service Award
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office awarded Corporal John Reyna with the Victim Service Award, according to the Lompoc Police Department. The post Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office awards Lompoc Corporal John Reyna with Victim Service Award appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Santa Barbara Man Pleads Guilty to Two Murders in 2021 DUI Crash
Santa Barbara man Andrew Raymond Burgher, 34, pleaded guilty to two counts of 2nd degree murder for his role in a fatal DUI crash on Cathedral Oaks Road in 2021, according to an announcement by District Attorney John Savrnoch on Wednesday. The charges stem from the evening of October 26,...
Santa Ynez girls win at league swim finals, Lompoc clinches league championship
The Lompoc girls swimming team finished second behind Santa Ynez at the Sunset League Championships Thursday at the Lompoc Aquatic Center. The runner-up finish was good enough to give the Braves the league title. Lompoc finished 7-0 in Sunset League duals. Dual and league finals results combined determined the final...
Get in Your Steps During Walk With a Doc at Stadium Track in Lompoc
As part of a movement to promote health, the outdoors, and local parks and trails, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and Healthy Lompoc Coalition invites the community to a tri-lingual (English, Japanese, Spanish) Walk with a Doc event. The activity, starting at noon Saturday, April 27 at Lompoc...
Jury Convicts Santa Maria Man of Attempting to Murder Police Officer
A Santa Maria man faces a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted in Santa Barbara County Superior Court of attempting to murder a police officer and other charges stemming from an incident in November 2020. The Santa Maria jury also convicted Dustin Morales, 31, of assault with a semiautomatic firearm...
Annual Strawberry Festival opens three-day run at the Santa Maria Fairpark
One of the most popular events of the year on the Central Coast returns Friday with the opening of the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival at the Santa Maria Fairpark. The post Annual Strawberry Festival opens three-day run at the Santa Maria Fairpark appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
CAPA Pet of the Week: Falcon
Falcon is a 7-year-old male, tricolor Queensland heeler, available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center, 1501 West Central Ave. Flacon weighs approximately 66 lbs. and is a tender-hearted canine who is overwhelmed by the shelter environment, staff said, noting that beneath his shy exterior lies a gentle-natured dog that loves water.
Santa Maria Police Department to participate in DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Santa Maria Police Department announced it will participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27. The post Santa Maria Police Department to participate in DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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