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• SANTA BARBARA

  Amgen tour finishes stage four in Santa Barbara

  

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  Posted 5:10 PM 5/15/2013 by April Hansen, KSBY News

  The Amgen Tour of California has arrived on the Central Coast with Stage 4 ending in Santa Barbara

  Riders are halfway done with the race.

  There are four stages left.

  Riders will be leaving Santa Barbara and sprinting to the Stage 5 finish in Avila Beach on (More) • Video (1)

  
  

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• CENTRAL COAST

  Local agencies hosting Peace Officer Memorial Services Wednesday

  

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  Posted 6:03 AM 5/15/2013 by Kathrene Herndon, KSBY News

  As President Obama speaks at the 32nd annual Peace Officer Memorial Service on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning, services honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty last year are also taking place on the Central Coast.

  A ceremony is being held next to the Santa Maria Police (More) • Video (1)

  
  

• NO PLACE LIKE HOME

  Concert to draw even more to Avila Thursday

  

  Posted 10:51 PM 5/14/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter

  The cyclists and the crowds that come with them on the Amgen Tour of California will have a lot of choices once the racing wraps up. 

  The Avila Golf Resort is putting up the big stage for the Zongo All-Stars and (More)

  
  

• NO PLACE LIKE HOME

  New dining experience coming to Avila Beach

  

  Posted 9:48 PM 5/14/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter

  The Amgen Tour of California isn't the only new thing coming to Avila Beach.  If you happen to make it to Avila for the big bike race this week, check out what's going in at the corner of Front and San Luis Streets.

  Construction is underway on a new restaurant coming to the beach (More)

  
  

• NO PLACE LIKE HOME

  SLO Vintners prepare to Roll Out the Barrels June 20-23rd

  

  Posted 9:24 PM 5/14/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter

  June is always busy with fun summertime events on the Central Coast, and this year is no exception. So mark your calendards. The San Luis Obispo County Wine Country association announces it's 23th annual "Roll Out the Barrels" Summer Celebration will happen June 20 - 23.

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• NO PLACE LIKE HOME

  No Place Like Home: Madonna Inn Trail Rides

  

  Posted 4:43 PM 5/14/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter

  You've probably seen it hundreds of times, maybe even thousands, if your commute takes you past the Madonna Inn. We're talking about that big beautiful mountain called Cerro San Luis.

  Maybe you've even hiked up the hill to the peak. Well that journey got a bit easier a few months ago. (More)

  
  

• SANTA MARIA

  Orcutt business owners prep for Amgen

  

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  Posted 4:42 PM 5/14/2013 by April Hansen, KSBY

  Amgen Tour of California bike racers will be sprinting their way through some smaller towns on the Central Coast like Orcutt, before reaching the finish line at Avila Beach.Business owners in this small town outside of Santa Maria hope their glimpse during this international race will (More) • Video (1)

  
  

• SANTA MARIA

  Santa Barbara County's 4-H groups could lose funding

  

  Posted 6:18 PM 5/13/2013 by April Hansen, KSBY

  Santa Barbara County is facing a $10 million budget shortfall for the next fiscal year, so to get out of this hole, some programs may lose funding including 4-H programs. If that happens, 4-H would no longer exist in Santa Barbara County and that means the county fair won't have 4-H (More)

  
  

• PASO ROBLES

  Paso Robles now a "bike-friendly" community

  

  Posted 6:03 PM 5/13/2013 by Katie Ferber, KSBY News

  Paso Robles is now a "bike-friendly" community.

  The League of American Bicyclists gives the distinction to communities working to improve bike path conditions and promote cycling.
  
  Paso recently opened a new off-street bike network along River Road.
  
  The city, county ride-share and the SLO County Bike Coalition also started a bike safety training program with the Paso Robles School District for kids. It starts in the fall.

   

  
  

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• VANDENBERG AFB

  VAFB celebrates Nat'l Police Week

  

  Posted 5:58 PM 5/13/2013 by Katie Ferber, KSBY News

  This week is National Police Week and Vandenberg Air Force Base has took a light-hearted approach today to raise money for families of fallen officers.

  May 15th is Peace Officer Memorial Day, with the whole week as Police Week.

  The Air Force base had a "jail and bail" event Monday. People on base could put their boss, supervisor, or friend in jail.
  
  It costs $10 for 10 minutes in the cell.

   

  
  

• SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

  Bike to Work Week kicks off Monday

  Posted 3:38 AM 5/13/2013 by Kathrene Herndon, KSBY News

  Bike to work week kicks off in San Luis Obispo County Monday.

  From now through Friday, teams of up to 10 people are encouraged to compete in SLO Regional Rideshare's Bike to Work Week competition.

  Winners will receive various prizes given out at next month's Rideshare's Bike Month (More)

  
  

• NO PLACE LIKE HOME

  Paso Robles CAB Collective Debut Event Exceeds Expectations

  

  Posted 4:20 PM 5/10/2013 by Katherine Worsham, KSBY News

  A group of local Cabernet producers is pretty thrilled with the first gathering to promote the quality of the local varietal.

  The inaugural Paso Robles CAB (Cabernet and Bordeaux) Collective's CABs of Distinction weekend provided member wineries an opportunity to showcase the quality of (More)