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      • Weather

        Storm brings warnings, flood risk to the Central Coast

         WX Alerts  Closings/Delays
        • Today's Forecast

          Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for all of Western Santa Barbara County

          Vivian Rennie
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          Santa Barbara South Coast

          Fallen tree closes southbound Highway 101 in Goleta

          Katherine Worsham
      • California News
        Major winter storm to deliver heavy rain and snow across California
        KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press
        National News
        Robert Duvall, acclaimed Oscar-winning actor, dies at 95
        Scripps News Group
        National News
        Family of Nancy Guthrie cleared in her disappearance, sheriff says
        Scripps News Group
        Lompoc Valley
        Burst pipe prompts temporary closure of Lompoc library
        KSBY Staff
        Santa Barbara South Coast
        Fallen tree closes southbound Highway 101 in Goleta
        Katherine Worsham
        Today's Forecast
        Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for all of Western Santa Barbara County
        Vivian Rennie

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        • Officials advise commuters to drive with caution in stormy conditions

          Leslie Santibañez-Molina

        • Santa Barbara activates free storm parking ahead of storm

          KSBY Staff

        • Arroyo Grande residents prepare for upcoming storm

          Makayla Richardson

        • More News In Your Community

      • US Election 2024 Congress

        Politics

        With Congress in recess, partial government shutdown continues

        Stephanie Liebergen
        British Royal Air Force

        Morning Minute

        Royal Air Force training, Lompoc Restaurant Week, and rain prep underway

        Shannon MacNeil
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        Today's Forecast

        Showers this evening, then some heavy rain overnight into the morning commute

        Jim Castillo
      • National News

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          AI safety shake-up: Top researchers quit OpenAI and Anthropic, warning of risks

          Maura Barrett
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          'I’m beyond broken': Diary in Epstein files details abuse girl says she endured

          Alexandra Miller
        • Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

          FBI will not share evidence in Alex Pretti's death with state investigators

          Scripps News Group

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        Local News

        Santa Maria man arrested following investigation into possible shooting

        KSBY Staff
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        Morning Minute

        Cell phone ban, no more plastic, and first baby of 2026

        Shannon MacNeil
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        Lompoc Valley

        Lompoc approves two-year police drone program, residents raise privacy concerns

        Crystal Bermudez
      • Lopez Lake After Rain

        Local News

        Lopez Lake reaches more than 80% capacity after New Year's Eve storm

        KSBY Staff
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        Cayucos

        People jump into the New Year at the Cayucos Polar Bear Dip

        Valentina Saldaña
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        Avila Beach

        Plunging into 2026 at annual Polar Bear Plunge

        KSBY Staff
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        Santa Barbara South Coast

        Santa Barbara hospital welcomes first baby of 2026

        KSBY Staff
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        Local News

        Central Coast welcomes 2026 with waves, wellness, and hope

        Dylan Foreman
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        San Luis Obispo

        Cal Poly's Rose Parade float wins top honors!

        KSBY Staff
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        Morning Minute

        NYE DUI arrest, Rose Parade prep, and bridge replacement planned

        6 Things To Do

        Light displays and New Year's activities continue over the first weekend of 2026

        Vivian Rennie

        Today's Forecast

        Washing away 2025 with rainy start to 2026

        Makayla Richardson
      • Abe's Pizza Opens

        Morro Bay

        Authentic Italian pizza shop opens in Morro Bay

        KSBY Staff
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        Los Osos

        New South Bay Boulevard bridge construction to begin next month

        Valentina Saldaña
        25Holiday Cart Parade

        San Luis Obispo

        Cal Poly students battle rain as 2026 Rose Parade Float nears debut

        Dylan Foreman
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        Local News

        Year in review: Central Coast's top stories of 2025

        Richard Gearhart
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        Atascadero

        Central Coast Zoo unveils new play area ahead of Noon Year’s Eve celebration

        KSBY Staff
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        Local News

        Walking couple reaches Central Coast on cross-country awareness mission

        Kathrene Herndon
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        Lompoc Valley

        SpaceX launches first rocket of 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base

        Kathrene Herndon

        Weather

        Rain and strong wind gusts expected to kick off the new year

        Karson Wells
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        Local News

        Solvang rings in New Year alongside Denmark during 'Copenhagen Countdown'

        KSBY Staff
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        Santa Maria

        Balloons at noon: Discovery Museum hosts family-friendly New Year's bash

        KSBY Staff
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        Santa Maria

        Skateboarder left unresponsive after colliding with vehicle in Santa Maria

        KSBY Staff
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        San Luis Obispo

        Driver arrested following San Luis Obispo crash

        KSBY Staff
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        National News

        Millions face higher healthcare costs as ACA subsidies end January 1

        Haley Bull
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        San Luis Obispo

        Pizza chain closes San Luis Obispo location

        KSBY Staff

        Today's Forecast

        Soggy weather to end 2025 and even more rain for the first week of 2026

        Vivian Rennie
      • Coastal rain

        Morning Minute

        New Year's Eve rain, bike shops targeted, and ninja gym opens

        Shannon MacNeil
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        Santa Barbara South Coast

        New California law targets e-bike visibility and rider safety

        Gianella Ghiglino
        NYE DISCO

        San Luis Obispo

        New Years Eve event organizers adapt to rain in the forecast

        Karson Wells
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        California News

        Highway 41 back open after rockslide closure

        KSBY Staff
        Obit Isiah Whitlock Jr.

        National News

        Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from 'The Wire' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Hwy 154 Over the Side Crash

        Local News

        Hwy 154 closed in both directions as crews work to rescue driver

        Chloe Decas
      • Noon Year's Eve 2026

        Santa Maria

        Little ones to ring in 2026 at 'Noon' Year's Eve party in Santa Maria

        Chloe Decas
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        Local News

        Goleta offers free sandbags at fire stations ahead of two winter storms

        Kelly Wollschlager
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        Santa Barbara South Coast

        More rain prompts storm preparations in Santa Barbara

        Gianella Ghiglino
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        San Luis Obispo

        Second bike shop in two months suffers smash-and-grab in San Luis Obispo

        Dylan Foreman
        Commercial Driver’s Licenses-Immigrants

        California News

        CA delays revoking 17,000 commercial driver's licenses after immigrants sue

        JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer
        Ninja gym opens in Santa Maria

        Santa Maria

        New gym opens in Santa Maria where kids can embrace their inner-warrior

        Chloe Decas
      • California Hikers Die

        California News

        Rescue crew finds 3 hikers dead in Southern California mountains

        Associated Press
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        California News

        Swimmer killed in California shark attack while wearing shark-deterrent device

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Pismo Beach

        Pismo Beach police investigating teen shooting

        KSBY Staff
      • Beef-Recall

        National News

        Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Obit Tatiana Schlossberg

        National News

        Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of late President JFK, has died at 35

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        San Luis Obispo

        Last week's storms left the ground saturated with more rain on the way

        Karson Wells
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        Santa Maria

        Santa Maria man arrested after being found with multiple firearms

        KSBY Staff

        Today's Forecast

        Rain begins Tuesday morning, expected to continue well into the New Year

        Vivian Rennie
        Cayucos Polar Bear Dip

        Morning Minute

        Mudslide concerns, SLO restaurant month, and polar dip details

        Shannon MacNeil
      • Traffic Way Bridge

        Arroyo Grande

        Bridge reopens, bringing traffic relief to Arroyo Grande

        Makayla Richardson
        CHP

        California News

        CHP steps up patrols for New Year’s holiday enforcement period

        KSBY Staff
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        Arroyo Grande

        Free residential chipping available for Arroyo Grande homeowners

        KSBY Staff
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        Orcutt

        Highway 1 reopens after Christmas Eve closure

        KSBY Staff
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        Cayucos

        Cayucos gears up for annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Dip

        Valentina Saldaña
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        Local News

        UPDATE: Highway 41 reopens after rockslide

        Dylan Foreman
      • Rose Parade Rain

        California News

        Rain could be an unwelcome entry at the Rose Parade on New Year's Day

        ED WHITE Associated Press
        Last weekend to enjoy SLO County Restaurant Month

        San Luis Obispo

        Local eateries to offer special deals in January during SLO Restaurant Month

        KSBY Staff
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        Santa Maria

        El Camino Junior High staff say campus safety and culture have improved

        Crystal Bermudez
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        Local News

        KSBY airing special programming on Monday and Tuesday

        KSBY Staff

        Today's Forecast

        The week starts off mild, but more rain will be here to ring in the new year

        Vivian Rennie
        California Plastic Bags

        Morning Minute

        Rockslide closures, new laws for 2026, and couple celebrates milestone

        Shannon MacNeil
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