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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.
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 transit system moving forward with the addition of new state-of-the-art electric buses
Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is continuing to move forward into the future with the unveiling of its latest brand new state-of-the-art electric bus. The post Santa Maria transit system moving forward with the addition of new state-of-the-art electric buses appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Dignity Health reaches new multi-year agreement with Aetna
Dignity Health and Aetna reached an agreement on a multi-year contract allowing members to maintain in-network access to Aetna services in the state. The post Dignity Health reaches new multi-year agreement with Aetna appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Central Coast Farmworkers Rally for Living Wage Campaign, Mark May Day
Alianza Campesina — a collaborative effort between CAUSE, MICOP, and local farmworkers — will come together for a march and rally, 11 a.m. Sunday, April 28, to kick off a farmworker living wage campaign and to celebrate May Day. The event in Santa Maria will include a rally,...
CALM’s Let’s Get Loud raises $75K for childhood trauma prevention
CALM’s Let’s Get Loud fundraiser, now in its 11th year, raised over $75,000 on April 18 to support the prevention and treatment of childhood trauma in the Santa Maria Valley. Nearly 200 guests gathered at the Toyota of Santa Maria rooftop to show their support for CALM’s mission....
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.
Central Coast Swifties gather at Paradise Records in Orcutt for a surprise from Taylor Swift herself
Taylor Swift fans on the Central Coast lined up at Paradise Records in Orcutt since 3 am for a surprise from the Grammy superstar herself. The post Central Coast Swifties gather at Paradise Records in Orcutt for a surprise from Taylor Swift herself appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Dana Reserve housing development approved by SLO County Supervisors
In a 3 to 2 vote, San Luis Obispo County Supervisors approved the Dana Reserve housing development plan in Nipomo. The scope of the project generated local opposition and the meeting lasted two days. Members of the community filled the hearing room and waited patiently for an opportunity to express...
Bloodworth signs with Morehouse College after SJ caps another unbeaten league run
It was an eventful evening for the St. Joseph boys varsity volleyball program Thursday night. The Knights (27-7, 8-0) swept Arroyo Grande 3-0 at St. Joseph's Hofschulte Gym by set scores of 25-19, 25-17, 25-23 to put the finishing touch on the Mountain League title and wrap on their third straight unbeaten league run. Moments later, St. Joseph middle blocker Michael Bloodworth, who helped key the win, signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball for Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Millions of Californians weigh options after losing an affordable internet subsidy
Alfredo Camacho and his three daughters started a new routine last week: Every evening they go to the parking lot outside a nearby library to get Wi-Fi access. The kids do homework and download YouTube videos, while Alfredo checks his email and searches job listings. Camacho and his daughters, ages...
Santa Maria Valley’s 35th Strawberry Festival Offers a Basket of Bargains
Celebrating its 35th year, the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival will take place April 26-28 at the Santa Maria Fairpark. Opening day, Friday April 27, is Seniors’ Day, when all seniors ages 62 and over will receive free admission. Saturday, April 28 is Kids’ Day and children ages 6-11...
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