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• Golden eagle found in Nipomo, released into the wild Play Video

  May 29, 2012 8:46 PM

  After weeks of rehabilitation, a golden eagle was released back into the wild Tuesday. Three and a half weeks ago, a farmer found two golden eagles fighting on a dirt road in Nipomo. While they were not injured, neither of them could fly, and that's when Pacific Wildlife Care... more »

• Local couple honored for 'Welcome Home Military Heroes' ceremonies

  May 28, 2012 9:30 PM

  Memorial Day is a reminder not all troops can be welcomed home. But a local couple is being honored for their tireless work to make sure those who are, get a hero's welcome. Cheryl and Robert Tolan's organization, "Welcome Home Military Heroes", meets at local airports to welcome and... more »

• Cigarettes could cost you more if Proposition 29 passes in June

  May 24, 2012 9:44 PM

  Smokers could be paying more for the pack of cigarettes, if Proposition 29 passes on June 5th. The Proposition 29 tax increase would pay for cancer research and support programs. Right now, the tax on cigarettes is .87 cents. And, if could go up to a $1.87 if Proposition... more »

• Paddleboarding rules enforced just in time for Memorial Day Weekend

  May 23, 2012 10:18 PM

  Paddleboarding is becoming more popular locally, and the Harbor Patrol and Coast Guard are stepping up enforcement of some little-known rules ahead of Memorial Day Weekend. A state law signed in 2008 said anyone under the age of 12 has to wear a life vest while stand-up paddleboarding. For... more »

• Marian Regional Medical Center officially opens its doors; first baby born

  May 22, 2012 11:25 PM

  The new Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria is finally open for business. The hospital's emergency room started to see patients at 7 am Tuesday morning. And by 2 pm, all 110 patients from the old hospital were transferred to the new one. The 'Patient Move Team' has... more »

• Local students honored for mastering English

  May 21, 2012 9:40 PM

  The Paso Robles School District honored a group of students Monday, who've mastered the English language. It's called a "re-classification" ceremony. The students started school speaking fluent Spanish, and knew very little English, but are now fluent in English. The California Department of Education tests all students not... more »

• Arrest made in November shooting death of Oceano teen

  May 18, 2012 9:15 PM

  A 21 year-old Santa Maria man is under arrest Friday, accused in a drive-by shooting that killed one teenager and injured another in Oceano. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department arrested Armando Yepez after stopping him on Highway 101 in Nipomo. 17 year-old Gabriel Salgado was fatally... more »

• Construction in Paso Robles could cause extra traffic during wine festival weekend Play Video

  May 17, 2012 9:38 PM

  The Paso Robles Wine Festival starts Friday, and if you're going, you may want to give yourself some extra time. You could hit traffic due to construction. Since late last year, construction crews have been working on the Highway 46 East-Highway 101 interchange project. Crews are currently adding an... more »

• Central Coast schools try to tackle food waste in cafeterias Play Video

  May 16, 2012 8:46 PM

  It's a California State Food Code. Anything that goes on a student's plate, touched or untouched, must be thrown away if uneaten. According to the California Department of Education, schools across the state are reimbursed $2.77 per student for free and reduced lunches; that's whether they're eaten or thrown... more »

• CHP look at possible fatal hit and run, car fire connection

  May 14, 2012 10:01 PM

  A car fire in south Santa Maria have investigators looking at whether or not it could be connected to Sunday's fatal hit and run in Nipomo. A witness said a blue Chevy Corvette hit and killed a man walking across the off-ramp of Highway 101 North at the 166... more »

• Survey: 49% of Americans aren't saving for retirement

  May 10, 2012 9:41 PM

  Saving for retirement is not something most Americans are doing these days. In fact, a new survey showed 49% of Americans aren't contributing to either a 401K or an IRA. The survey, conducted by LIMRA, a trade association for the financial services industry, said the numbers are higher among... more »

• CHP reminds drivers and motorcyclists about road safety Play Video

  May 8, 2012 10:31 PM

  A Paso Robles motorcyclist died Tuesday, after a crash early morning. The California Highway Patrol said the motorcyclist and a Honda sedan collided. It happened on State Route 229, near Route 58. The CHP said it appears the motorcyclist came out of a turn too wide, and may have... more »

• San Luis Obispo shelter encourages public to not give money to panhandlers Play Video

  May 3, 2012 9:45 PM

  You see a panhandler on the corner begging for money, or just holding up a sign. So, do you give them money? Well, a San Luis Obispo homeless shelter is encouraging you not to do so. According to the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo, there are about... more »

• San Luis Obispo shelter encourages public to not give money to panhandlers

  May 3, 2012 9:45 PM

  You see a panhandler on the corner begging for money, or just holding up a sign. So, do you give them money? Well, a San Luis Obispo homeless shelter is encouraging you not to do so. According to the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo, there are about... more »

• Downtown San Luis Obispo credit card meters brings revenue to city Play Video

  May 2, 2012 10:00 PM

  Parking in downtown San Luis Obispo has become a little easier thanks to some credit card meters installed mid-March. Those 400 meters are bringing in more money to the city. The soloar-powered meters were put in because the city decided to raise parking from a $1.25 to $1.50 in... more »

• Paso Robles officials ready for new police chief, ask Los Gatos firm for help Play Video

  May 1, 2012 10:57 PM

  Paso Robles officials told KSBY Tuesday that they're ready to find a new police chief, and have asked an executive search firm to help. It will cost the city just under $20,000 to get the help. This, after former police chief Lisa Solomon resigned back in early April. ... more »

• Skateboarding not allowed in bike lanes in San Luis Obispo

  April 30, 2012 10:33 PM

  With gas prices still high in some parts of the Central Coast, many people have had to use other forms of transportation. For one local college student, he's been skateboarding to work for the past couple of years; and, just last month, he got a $203 fine for skating... more »

• Survey: Local business owners optimistic about future

  April 10, 2012 10:29 PM

  Some local business owners in Santa Maria are feeling rather optimistic about how business is going. This, according to a new survey, conducted by the Economic Development Commission. Although the results showed things are looking up, there are some areas that aren't doing so well. The survey showed... more »

• Allegiant passengers now have to pay $35 for overheard carry-ons Play Video

  April 4, 2012 10:27 PM

  You might have to pay an extra $35 when you fly Allegiant Air. Starting Wednesday, passengers who chose to bring carry-on bags that need to go in overheard bins, will have to pay up to $35. Passengers will still be allowed to bring one personal item with them, like... more »

• Local Mexican restaurants say Chipotle is no competition Play Video

  March 28, 2012 10:24 PM

  When Chipotle recently went looking to hire staff for 30 positions for their new restaurant in Santa Maria, about 1,000 people applied to work there. A couple of the people who managed to get jobs lived at local homeless shelters. The national chain officially opened their first Santa... more »

• County of San Luis Obispo, Sheriff's Department hit with lawsuit

  March 27, 2012 9:49 PM

  A former sergeant with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department has filed a lawsuit against the department and the county. Dale Strobridge alleged the county and sheriff's department retaliated against him by firing him. The papers were filed earlier this month. Strobridge was fired from his... more »

• Spring cleaning could save your home

  March 26, 2012 10:40 PM

  Spring is here, and with this season comes lots of cleaning. De-cluttering and maintaining your home could save it from a fire. Central Coast fire departments are speaking out about the importance of making sure your home is clean, and fire proof. "It's just a matter of doing... more »

• Cancer center opens in Santa Maria Play Video

  March 26, 2012 9:58 PM

  The Central Coast is home to a new cancer treatment center, aimed at making patients feel more comfortable. The Mission Hope Cancer Center opened Monday in Santa Maria. It is located on the Marian Regional Medical Center campus. The center includes accommodations for patients families who want to... more »

• Locals react to new study about marriage

  March 22, 2012 10:07 PM

  A new government study that came out Thursday said only half of first marriages last 20 years. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there is a 52% chance that a first marriage for a woman will survive 20 years. For men, the number is a little higher... more »

• Some San Luis Obispo homeless can now legally park in facility off Prado Road Play Video

  March 21, 2012 10:31 PM

  Some homeless people in San Luis Obispo will now be able to park their cars and RV's overnight in the Prado Day Center, which is a facility for homeless people, located off Prado Road. The city council voted unanimously to allow 5 parking spots to become available. The... more »

• Local family shares personal story about suicide Play Video

  March 20, 2012 8:25 PM

  The mother of a 12 year-old Santa Maria girl who died by suicide last week is speaking out. She hopes her story will shed light on this social problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 36,000 people in the United States die by suicide each... more »

• Study: High school dropout rates high in California Play Video

  March 19, 2012 8:41 PM

  A new study shows California as one of the top 10 states where high school graduation rates are declining, but there are positive signs on the Central Coast. The study by "America's Promise Alliance" shows 71% of high school students in California received their high school diplomas in 2009.... more »

• California rent among highest in nation Play Video

  March 14, 2012 10:14 PM

  A new study shows California has the third highest rents nationwide. But, in terms of cities, San Francisco tops that list. According to the National Low Income Coalition, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the city is about $1,900 a month. The hourly rate needed to make... more »

• California rent among highest in nation Play Video

  March 14, 2012 10:14 PM

  A new study shows California has the third highest rents nationwide. But, in terms of cities, San Francisco tops that list. According to the National Low Income Coalition, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the city is about $1,900 a month. The hourly rate needed to make... more »

• Low income Santa Maria students receive free dinners through government-funded program Play Video

  March 13, 2012 10:08 PM

  About 300 students in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District are now receiving free dinners, through a government-funded program. The "Supper Program" gives needy students free and healthy dinners. According to school administrators, about 80% of the students in Santa Maria come from low-income families. Right now, only three... more »

• Four bodies found near capsized boat off Channel Islands coast Play Video

  March 12, 2012 11:32 PM

  Four boaters are dead after their boat was found late Sunday afternoon, near the Channel Islands. Three bodies were recovered, but the fourth is still missing. Three of the victims have been identified as 55 year-old Edgar Allan Isnec of Port Hueneme, 59 year-old Ramiro-Alvarez Duarte from Oxnard and... more »

• High gas prices forces locals to take the bus Play Video

  March 8, 2012 11:03 PM

  As gas prices remain high, some people on the Central Coast are now finding ways to avoid those trips to the gas pump. According to AAA, the national average cost of a gallon of unleaded gas is $3.75. Here in California, things are a lot higher. On average,... more »

• San Luis Obispo house fire raises questions about safety codes Play Video

  March 6, 2012 10:28 PM

  A fire that swept through a San Luis Obispo house over the weekend has raised questions about the safety of older homes in the city. Nine people escaped the burning home on Johnson Avenue early Sunday morning. The Red Cross said one woman was transferred from a local hospital... more »

• Strawberry growers ahead of the game this season Play Video

  March 1, 2012 9:56 PM

  Strawberry season doesn't officially start on the Central Coast until spring. But some growers are getting ahead of the game. According to the California Strawberry Commission, California produces almost 90% of the nation's strawberries. About 25% of the strawberries in California are grown in Santa Maria. Strawberry picking... more »

• Santa Maria woman dead after being struck by car Play Video

  February 29, 2012 9:50 PM

  A Santa Maria woman is dead and her boyfriend is in jail after his vehicle somehow struck her Tuesday night. The victim, 20 year-old Antoinette Raygoza, was a part-time employee at the city's Department of Recreation and Parks. The driver is 30 year-old Jack Misiaszek. It happened on... more »

• California Community College Fee Waiver recipients on the rise Play Video

  February 27, 2012 9:07 PM

  According to California Community College Chancellor, Jack Scott, more students are receiving fee waivers this year. The state-issued fee waivers helps qualified low-income students pay tuition. Since more students are receiving them, the 112-campus system faces a $149 million deficit. This is on top of an already $400 million... more »

• Road leading to Guadalupe Dunes now open Play Video

  February 22, 2012 10:10 PM

  If you want to take advantage of the nice beach weather, the road to the Guadalupe Dunes is finally open again. The road collapsed last March because of heavy flooding. Visitors had to walk a mile to get to the dunes. People who live in Guadalupe and beachgoers... more »

• Santa Maria business owners to take survey about local economy Play Video

  February 21, 2012 8:38 PM

  The Central Coast is showing some signs of economic growth. Large chains, like Chipotle and David's Bridal, will open their doors this spring in Santa Maria. The city's Economic Development Commission is taking a survey to see how local businesses are doing, and how they feel going into the... more »

• Local fears for livestock after sheep killed Play Video

  February 15, 2012 9:18 PM

  A Nipomo woman said two of her sheep were killed Monday, after being attacked by dogs. Last April, investigators said dogs were likely responsible for killing 19 turkeys belonging to the Future Farmers of America program at Nipomo High School. The campus is less than a mile from the... more »

• Local floral shop accomodates last minute orders on Valentine's Day Play Video

  February 14, 2012 10:22 PM

  It's Valentine's Day, and for some people there's no better way than to celebrate than with flowers. They show up by the dozens at work, at home, just about everywhere. Have you ever wondered what those flower shops go through on days like today? In Santa Maria, one couple... more »

• Santa Maria couple almost become victims of door-to-door scam Play Video

  February 10, 2012 8:59 PM

  A Santa Maria couple feels very fortunate tonight, after they almost became victims of a door-to-door scam, and you may be target of a similar scam. It's been happening a lot here on the Central Coast. According to San Luis Obispo Police, solicitor scams happen fairly often. The... more »

• Roses will cost you on Valentine's Day Play Video

  February 9, 2012 10:13 PM

  Valentine's Day is only five days away and people are already thinking of ways to show their loved ones they care. For the floral industry, this is one of their busiest times of year. According to Skyline Flower Growers in Nipomo, the floral process begins 12 to 16 weeks... more »

• Lompoc homeless shelter reopens Play Video

  January 25, 2012 10:25 PM

  The Marks House shelter in Lompoc is set to open its doors again. Money problems forced the shelter to close last week. The Lompoc shelter, which once housed homeless women and children, will now be a place where homeless families can stay. Marks House holds 19 beds for... more »

• UCSB student educates community about the dangers of carbon monoxide Play Video

  January 24, 2012 9:00 PM

  It's colorless, odorless, and tasteless. You don't know it's there, but it can hurt you the same way it harmed Nikkie Sedaghat. "They told my mother, she had a two percent chance of living. She's not going to wake up for 6 months to a year, and she might... more »

• Much needed rain causes inconvenience for locals Play Video

  January 23, 2012 10:08 PM

  The much needed rain storm has come and gone. It was a short stay for the first rainfall of the new year, but it was just enough for Central Coast residents. According to Santa Maria city officials, there were no problems on the roads. The California Highway Patrol said... more »

• Warming trend on tap for Central Coast Play Video

  December 28, 2011 10:31 AM

  You can expect mostly sunny skies this morning then partly cloudy by this afternoon. Highs will range from the mid 60s to mid 70s with north to northeast winds at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight, we'll see partly cloudy skies with lows in the 40s to lower 50s and north... more »

• Temperatures warm up through the weekend Play Video

  December 27, 2011 10:41 AM

  Expect mostly sunny skies today after morning low clouds and patchy fog burn off. Be careful on your morning commute as dense fog will lower visibility in some areas to one quarter mile or less through mid-morning. Highs will be in the 60s with northeast winds around 15 miles per... more »

• Plenty of sunshine for the holiday weekend Play Video

  November 24, 2011 8:38 PM

  We'll see mostly cloudy skies Thursday night with a 20 percent chance of isolated showers in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows will be in the 40s to lower 50s with northwest winds at 15 to 25 mph, especially for the passes and canyons. A high surf advisory... more »

• Rainfall totals in the last 24 hours

  November 6, 2011 11:34 PM

  Arroyo Grande .21 Atascadero .49 California Valley .12 Cambria .26 Cayucos .55 Corbett Canyon .60 Creston .24 Cuyama .12 Goleta .26 Hearst Castle .48 Lompoc .23 Morro Bay .43 Oceano .28 Paso Robles .15 Pismo Beach... more »

• Highs and Lows for Sunday, November 6th

  November 6, 2011 10:48 PM

  Arroyo Grande 64/46 Atascadero 59/41 CA Valley 51/37 Cambria 59/46 Cayucos 58/49 Corbett Canyon 63/46 Creston 57/46 Cuyama 51/37 Goleta 66/43 Hearst Castle 55/41 Lompoc 61/41 Los Osos 63/49 Morro Bay 58/50 Oceano 67/47 Paso Robles... more »

• Brief break from the rain, new storm arrives late next week Play Video

  November 6, 2011 10:39 PM

  Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, then mostly clear skies. Lows will be in the upper 30s and 40s with northwest winds at 15 to 25 mph. Monday, you can expect plenty of sunshine. Highs will be in the upper 50s... more »

• Highs and Lows for Saturday, November 5th

  November 6, 2011 12:23 AM

  Arroyo Grande 64/38 Atascadero 61/30 Bradley 57/32 CA Valley 53/32 Cambria 56/34 Cayucos 57/41 Corbett Canyon 61/41 Cuyama 54/31 Goleta 66/42 Lompoc 61/36 Los Osos 62/37 Morro Bay 57/42 Nipomo 54/35 Oceano 67/40 Paso Robles 58/33 Pismo Beach 60/43 Pozo 58/33 San Luis Obispo 60/37 Santa Barbara 66/49 Santa Margarita... more »

• Overnight showers continue through the morning Play Video

  November 6, 2011 12:16 AM

  Tonight, we'll see mostly cloudy skies, then rain overnight. Lows will be mostly in the 40s with some inland areas dropping into the 30s. Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour tonight at the end of Daylight Saving Time. Showers will likely continue through the morning,... more »

• Highs and Lows for Saturday, October 15th

  October 15, 2011 10:22 PM

  Arroyo Grande 72/58 Atascadero 74/48 Bradley 86/47 CA Valley 88/51 Cambria 65/57 Cayucos 65/57 Corbett Canyon 72/56 Cuyama 89/51 Goleta 67/61 Hearst Castle 72/52 Lompoc 73/54 Los Osos 77/58 Morro Bay 64/57 Nipomo 71/57 Oceano 71/59 Paso Robles 77/50 Pismo Beach 65/57 San Luis Obispo 70/58 Santa Barbara 69/61 Santa... more »

• Temperatures will fluctuate but stay mild next week Play Video

  October 15, 2011 10:15 PM

  Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. We'll see lows in the low to mid 50s. Sunday, morning low clouds and fog will turn to partly cloudy. Highs will be in the mid 60s at the beaches, low to mid 70s... more »

• Fire roars through San Luis Obispo Denny's

  October 13, 2011 11:40 PM

  The Denny's location in San Luis Obispo is closed until further notice, after a fire ripped through the restaurant on Thursday. The two-alarm fire started around 7:15 a.m., on the 200 block of Madonna Road. San Luis Obispo firefighters said it started in an electrical closet on the outside... more »

• City crews crack down on Homeless living in the creek Play Video

  October 6, 2011 9:50 PM

  An aggressive attempt to clear the creek in San Luis Obispo of homeless people and their trash is underway. "The creek was really overgrown, and there was trash and bio hazardous material," said Robert Mullins, describing the creek near his home at Laurel Creek. Behind the complex, between Sacramento... more »

• Lows and Highs for Saturday, September 24th

  September 25, 2011 12:14 AM

  CA Valley 60\88 Corbett Canyon 55\72 Cuyama 56\89 Goleta 61\65 Grover Beach 58\69 Lompoc 57\72 Morro Bay 58\63 Paso Robles 61\81 Pismo Beach 57\65 Pozo 56\84 San Luis Obispo 57\72 Santa Barbara 62\66 Santa Maria 57\73 Santa Ynez 55\77 Shell Beach 57\65 Solvang 58\78 more »

• Clouds sticking around through Monday Play Video

  September 25, 2011 12:08 AM

  Tonight, we'll see low clouds and fog near the coast spreading inland overnight. Pismo Beach got four hundredths of an inch of rain in the last 24 hours--the most of any area on the Central Coast. You can expect some patchy drizzle after midnight with lows in the 50s to... more »

• Fog lingers at the coast; hot inland

  September 21, 2011 10:36 PM

  Tonight, we'll see low clouds and fog near the coast spreading inland overnight. Lows will be in the mid 50s to mid 60s with Northwest winds around 15 mph in the evening. Tomorrow, areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then sunny, except some clouds lingering at... more »

• Highs and Lows for Wednesday, September 21st

  September 21, 2011 10:28 PM

  CA Valley 96/54 Corbett Canyon 72/55 Cuyama 92/57 Grover Beach 68/57 Lompoc 70/57 Los Osos 66/56 Morro Bay 61/55 Paso Robles 101/54 Pismo Beach 62/56 Pozo 96/51 San Luis Obispo 76/57 Santa Barbara 68/60 Santa Maria 71/57 Santa Ynez 86/54 Solvang 85/56 more »

• Cooling trend continues; warming up next week Play Video

  September 15, 2011 11:05 AM

  Today, we'll see low clouds and fog in the morning with partial clearing in the afternoon. Highs will range from the upper 50s to mid 60s at the beaches to the low 80s in the interior valleys. Afternoon winds will be out of the west at about 15 miles per... more »

• Mild temps for now; warming up next week Play Video

  September 14, 2011 11:04 AM

  Today, you can expect areas of low clouds and fog in the morning, then sunny skies for the coastal areas. Highs will be in the low to mid 60s at the beaches, 70s near the coast, and upper 80s for the interior valleys. Afternoon winds will be out of the... more »

• Hot weekend inland, comfortable for the coast

  August 26, 2011 11:40 AM

  Today, we'll see areas of low clouds and patchy dense fog in the morning, then partly cloudy skies. Expect highs from the mid to upper 60s at the beaches to mid 80s and lower 90s inland with northwest winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, partly cloudy... more »

• Mild near the coast, inland areas feeling the heat Play Video

  August 24, 2011 11:40 AM

  Morning low clouds and dense fog will give way to sunny skies. Clouds will stick around at the beaches through the afternoon. Expect highs in the low to mid 70s at the beaches upper 80s to 90s inland. Paso Robles has a high of 105 for today. Other inland areas... more »

• Local conditions heat up for inland valleys Play Video

  August 23, 2011 11:01 AM

  Expect areas of low clouds and fog this morning, then mostly sunny skies. We'll see highs from the mid to upper 60s at the beaches. Lower to mid-80s inland. Interior valleys will be in the mid to upper 90s. Tonight, clear skies except for patchy low clouds and fog... more »

• Home Care Providers Budget Protest Play Video

  June 7, 2011 5:58 PM

  Dozen of home health care providers opposed to possible budget cuts took their message to county government officials in Santa Maria this morning. The workers say they are concerned cuts could affect care for their clients who are elderly or vulnerable. They also expect more than one hundred workers could... more »

• Rodeo Organizers Looking to Next Year

  June 6, 2011 9:51 PM

  Despite all the rain this weekend,the 68th annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo was more successful than last year. Rodeo organizers say the four-day rodeo grossed twenty-eight percent more money in sales than in 2010. 19,760 tickets were sold this year. Rodeo organizers are already looking toward next year.They plan... more »

• Case against Oceano man accused of double fatal goes to trial

  April 27, 2011 10:14 PM

  The case against the Oceano man accused of careening off Highway 101 in Pismo Beach and killing two people is going to trial. The District Attorney's office says 20-year-old Jerardo Iriarte faces two counts of murder and two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. On Wednesday, the prosecution... more »

• New screening system debuts in Santa Maria Court Play Video

  April 22, 2011 9:06 PM

  Security guards at the Santa Maria courthouse will be screening for weapons, like never before. Members of the public, attorney's and clerks will have to walk through a metal detector and have their belongings screened by an X-ray machine. The courthouse never had the technology until now. The... more »

• Officer shoots, kills pit bull Play Video

  April 18, 2011 9:47 PM

  A Paso Robles police officer shot and killed a pit bull Sunday night, after investigators say it was used to attack two women. It happened around 6 p.m., on the 1100 block of Nanette Street. Investigators say a man tried to unleash his pit bull on his mother and... more »

• Robbers 'pistol whip' store clerk, get away with cash Play Video

  April 17, 2011 9:27 PM

  Paso Robles police are scrambling to find the two men they say are responsible for a violent armed robbery. The crime happened at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, at J & J Liquor. That's on the 3300 block of Spring Street. Tom Lee, owner of J&J Liquor, played back the frightening... more »

• Number of residents nearest Diablo Canyon grew 119 percent

  April 15, 2011 1:50 AM

  A new interactive map from 2010 census data shows that more people are living near a nuclear power plant than ever before. The study, from MSBNC.com, also measures the risk of earthquake damage, and it shows that Diablo Canyon, in Avila Beach, carries some risk. But with beautiful... more »

• Tonight's Vandenberg launch still a go

  April 14, 2011 7:40 PM

  Thursday night's rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base is still a go! An Atlas V rocket is expected to blast off from the base at 9:24p.m. local time Thursday. Vandenberg says it'll be carrying a national security payload for the US Reconnaissance Office. Base officials want to... more »

• Santa Maria fire crews train community members how to respond to disasters Play Video

  April 14, 2011 7:18 PM

  Santa Maria City fire crews are busy training some local residents to respond to disasters. The fire department is teaming up with Allan Hancock College for CERT training, or Community Emergency Response Training. Thursday was the second of three days of training, which was all about search and rescue.... more »

• Power Plant open house draws concerned residents

  April 14, 2011 2:17 AM

  Representatives from Pacific Gas & Electric reached out to the Central Coast community attempting to ease concerns over the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. Tsunami-ravaged Japan, and the ongoing atomic crisis brings a lot of attention and concern to the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. "We don't know what earthquake is... more »

• Tails wag for 'A Dog's Day' in Santa Rosa Park Play Video

  April 10, 2011 9:59 PM

  It was a beautiful weekend to be out in the park with your pet, and that's exactly what dozens of families did, as part of A Dog's Day on Sunday. The 21st annual event hosted by SLODOG-- Santa Lucia Open Dog Obedience Group-- celebrates responsible pet ownership at Santa... more »

• Atascadero man says dog was stolen Play Video

  April 8, 2011 8:33 PM

  A dog who serves as an inspiration to his ill owner, is being reported stolen out of Atascadero. Dudley is a 1-year-old, white, Peke-a-Poo (pekingese and poodle mix), who went missing in March. His owner believes someone might have snatched his dog from his back yard. Oz... more »

• Sheriff's Detectives Bust Meth Lab Play Video

  April 8, 2011 1:41 AM

  San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's detectives uncovered what they believe is a Meth lab in Paso Robles on Thursday. The residents of 4670 Prairie Road said they were making soap, but investigators believe they were involved in something much more dangerous and illegal. "We recovered a large amount... more »

• Paso Robles PD: Armed robber pistol-whipped employee before making off with cash

  April 5, 2011 7:00 AM

  Paso Robles police officers are looking for a man who robbed a donut shop at gunpoint late Monday night. It happened just before 10:00p.m. Monday at DK's Donuts, located in the 1700 block of Spring St. in Paso Robles. Officers say the suspect came into the store, pulled... more »

• Wisto could get new defense attorney today

  April 5, 2011 6:58 AM

  We could find out if a new lawyer will take over the defense for one of the five suspects in the Dystiny Myers case. Case information was turned over to Attorney Thomas McCormick last week. He's expected to come back to court Tuesday morning to let a judge know... more »

• Pismo Beach City Council revisits controversial plan to deal with eroding bluffs Play Video

  April 5, 2011 6:50 AM

  Pismo Beach city leaders take another look at a plan to tackle those eroding bluffs. Storms have caused some serious cliff erosion over the years. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, city leaders may vote to move forward with the Shoreline Protection Project to stabilize those cliffs. Back... more »

• Paso Robles holds hearing on new water rate structure tonight Play Video

  April 5, 2011 6:45 AM

  Paso Robles city leaders debut a revised, uniform water rate structure at the city council meeting Tuesday night. The new water rate structure is based on how much water a customer uses. It gets rid of a current $18 fixed monthly charge. Then, beginning January 1, 2012, folks would... more »

• Isla Vista beaches closed this weekend for 'Floatopia' Play Video

  March 29, 2011 12:54 PM

  Santa Barbara County officials are taking precautions ahead of an annual beach party that's known for drawing rowdy crowds to Isla Vista. The Santa Barbara County Parks Department says it is closing all beaches at Isla Vista this Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd and 3rd due to the potential... more »

• Clarence Minetti dies at age 93 Play Video

  March 29, 2011 12:29 PM

  Well-known local businessman and founder of Guadalupe's Far Western Tavern, Clarence Minetti, has died. He was 93 years old. Dudley Hoffman Mortuary says Minetti passed away Monday night. Friday afternoon, Minetti was involved in a head-on vehicle accident on Brown and Betteravia Roads. The California Highway Patrol says another... more »

• Would you inject yourself with pregnancy hormones to shed some weight?

  March 28, 2011 7:21 PM

  Imagine being able to lose weight from all your trouble spots: belly, hips, thighs, arms... all without feeling hungry! Sound too good to be true? Some doctors say yes, but a growing portion of medical professionals disagree and are offering the HCG diet at their practice. Tammy Settles... more »

• Crews working to reopen Hwy 1 at Alder Creek after mudslide Play Video

  March 28, 2011 12:08 PM

  A third mudslide shuts down Highway 1 in Monterey County. Caltrans says Highway 1 remains closed in both directions at Alder Creek, which is located about 38 miles south of Big Sur. This is in addition to another closure located on Highway 1 at Rocky Creek. The latest slide... more »

• Crews have no estimate when Hwy 1 will reopen near Limekiln State Park

  March 25, 2011 2:12 PM

  Caltrans says it has no estimated time for the reopening of Highway 1 at Limekiln State Park in Monterey County. A mudslide took out Highway 1 in that area on Thursday morning. Then, during cleanup Thursday, a contractors equipment was damaged by a boulder and work to clear the... more »

• Jawbone of Lompoc woman missing since 2001 found in rural SB Co.

  March 23, 2011 2:07 PM

  The Lompoc Police Department says it has found the jawbone of a woman who went missing nearly a decade ago. Dana McPeek went missing on May 3, 2001. Investigators then called her disappearance "suspicious." She was 33 years old at the time. Wednesday morning, officers from the Lompoc... more »

• Calif. DMV unveils new Android app

  March 23, 2011 1:28 PM

  The California Department of Motor Vehicles launches a new smartphone application. Wednesday, the DMV unveiled the new Android app called "DMV NOW." The department says the application will allow folks to find local offices, check on wait times, get directions to an office, take sample written driving tests and... more »

• Christmas Day double murder suspect declared mentally competent to stand trial

  March 22, 2011 1:47 PM

  Based on documents provided by doctors, a San Luis Obispo Superior Court judge has determined Andrew Downs mentally competent to stand trial in the Christmas Day murders of two women. Judge John Trice made the ruling in court Tuesday morning. Downs is accused of murdering Kathy Yeager and... more »

• Folks staying at Pismo Coast RV Park evacuated

  March 11, 2011 10:37 AM

  Pismo Coast RV Park in Pismo Beach is one of those areas under an advised evacuation for the tsunami warning Thursday morning. Our KSBY News crew there says he has spoken with security and all folks staying at the RV Park have been evacuated. They say some of the... more »