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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.
Hall County man charged with murder in 1988 California cold case, police say
GAINSVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A 36-year-old cold case out of California may finally be cracked after a Hall County man was arrested, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. Aloysius Winthrop James, 57, faces a charge for the murder of 30-year-old Ofelia Sandoval in 1988. The Gainesville man...
Los Alamos Ranch Sold for Record Price
Rancho San Juan, 3,000 acres of land located in Los Alamos, sold in April for $15,750,000. The broker describes the ranch as being “composed of classic California central coast terra, flora and fauna. There are rolling hills of grasslands and sweeping mesas spotted with Valley and Coast Live Oak trees. The valleys have seasonal creeks and natural riparian corridors. There are oak woodlands. In the southwest section of the parcel are fertile fields of which approximately 250+/- acres are currently being row crop farmed. This land is in the Alisos Canyon AVA (American Viticultural Area), a prime region for Rhone-focused vineyards that produce outstanding Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, and Cabernet Franc wine grapes.”
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,...
Semi tractor and trailer crash hospitalizes three people in Santa Maria on Tuesday
Crews responded to a crash between multiple vehicles including a large commercial semi tractor and trailer that hospitalized three people on Tuesday evening, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. The post Semi tractor and trailer crash hospitalizes three people in Santa Maria on Tuesday 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.
2 Critically Injured in Collision Involving Big-Rig, Compact Car in Santa Maria
Two people were critically injured Tuesday night in a collision involving a big-rig and a compact car, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. The crash at East Stowell Road and Nicholson Avenue occurred at about 7 p.m. when the car pulled in front of a large semi tractor-trailer, said Sgt. Jason Zichuhr.
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...
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 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.
Fourteen Santa Maria High School students compete in State Leadership Conference
Fourteen Santa Maria High School students competed in the State Leadership Conference from April 11-14. The post Fourteen Santa Maria High School students compete in State Leadership Conference appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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