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• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• Organization donates gifts to seniors in need Play Video

  December 2, 2010 9:41 PM

  A local organization is asking for your help in bringing a little joy to some Central Coast seniors this year. Home Instead Senior Care is hosting its sixth annual "Be a Santa to a Senior" program for San Luis Obispo County. It helps distribute gifts to seniors who can't... more »

• Santa hearing stories of recession wishes Play Video

  December 18, 2009 9:55 PM

  Santas across America are seeing downgraded wish lists this year. The Wall Street Journal reports many children are asking for the bare essentials, including socks, clothes, eyeglasses, and even jobs for mom or dad. Locally, toys still seem to top the list of most requested gifts this year... more »

• Controversial Christmas display has neighbors calling law enforcement Play Video

  December 18, 2009 8:27 PM

  A controversial Christmas display in Nipomo has some neighbors asking law enforcement to bring it down. The display that is now getting national attention, features Jesus with a shotgun hovering over a dead Santa Claus. The contorversial display has been up for a few days, and it's getting mixed reactions.... more »

• Be a Santa to a Senior program "wraps" up! Play Video

  December 9, 2009 4:57 AM

  You and your family are encouraged to help spread some Christmas cheer to seniors in need. The "Be a Santa to a Senior" program is wrapping up, and when we saying "wrapping" we mean it! On Wednesday, the community is asked to help gift wrap the hundreds of items... more »