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      • Lompoc Valley
        Ashlee Buzzard appears in court on murder charge following 2 absences
        Kathrene Herndon
        Pismo Beach
        'It had great vibes.' F. McLintocks building in Pismo Beach heads to auction
        Karson Wells
        Today's Forecast
        The Central Coast Heat Wave continues, cooler weekend, still very warm for March
        Jim Castillo
        Santa Maria
        Santa Maria mother remains hospitalized after crash that killed young child
        Crystal Bermudez
        Local News
        Overnight closure planned for Highway 41 following rockslide repairs
        Lia Griffiths
        California News
        Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez
        FERNANDA FIGUEROA The Associated Press

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        • ECHO Atascadero adding 30 beds for families experiencing homelessness

          KSBY Staff

        • Brand new Behavioral Wellness Service Center opens in Lompoc

          Mariana Ramos

        • Trust Automation partners with Wish for Wheels to build bikes for local kids

          Mariana Ramos

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      • Delta Airlines

        Politics

        Airlines warn fare increases likely as Iran war drives fuel price surge

        AP via Scripps News Group

        Today's Forecast

        More records set to fall as heat wave continues through the week

        Vivian Rennie
        tax deadline

        Morning Minute

        Tax help, free parking, and homelessness count updated

        Shannon MacNeil
      • National News

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          As Iran war spreads, a UN shipping agency searches for ways to keep crews safe

          Scripps News Group
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          War in Iran is about to cramp a critical helium supply

          Joe St. George
        • Postal Rates

          USPS warns stamp price could rise to nearly $1 amid financial strain

          Scripps News Group

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      • Local News

        Pets of the week, Spike and Ivan, are looking for homes in the new year

        Vivian Rennie
        APTOPIX Switzerland Bar Fire

        World News

        Sparkling Champagne flares blamed for deadly Swiss ski resort blaze, killing 40

        Patrick Terpstra

        Today's Forecast

        After a brief break, rain moves back in on Friday afternoon

        Vivian Rennie
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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
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        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
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        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
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        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
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        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
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        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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