National News

Fans mourn closure of cupcake vending machine company Sprinkles Cupcakes

Santa Margarita

Santa Margarita Lake overflowing after winter storms

Santa Barbara South Coast

East Beach remains closed after sewage spill, but many visitors unaware

San Luis Obispo

New 'CARS Act' requires 3-day cooling off period for used car returns

Atascadero

Atascadero's Tent City brewery closes its doors

Santa Maria

Community leaders hold press conference to bring attention to recent ICE actions

San Luis Obispo

New bar, coffee shop opens in Downtown San Luis Obispo

National News

Judge dismisses Louisville police reform proposal with the Department of Justice

Politics

Wall Street edges higher in a wobbly start to 2026

Scripps News Life

Rhode Island firefighters rescue a yellow Lab from an icy pond on New Year's Day

National News

Wolf Moon supermoon and meteor shower light up early January skies

National News

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado

National News

Tesla no longer top EV maker as expired U.S. tax credits hit sales

Local News

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

World News

Trump warns of U.S. intervention if Iran kills peaceful protesters

National News

FBI says it foiled an ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve terror attack in NC

World News

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

Today's Forecast

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

Local News

Santa Maria man arrested following investigation into possible shooting

Politics

Trump reveals October CT scan, dismisses concerns over health

Morning Minute

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

Lompoc Valley

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

World News

Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking as strike raises tensions

Politics

Congress faces healthcare concerns and shutdown deadline in 2026

Local News

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

Federal workers sue over Trump administration's gender-affirming care ban

National News

Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases

Politics

Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' after chaotic year

Cayucos

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

Avila Beach

Plunging into 2026 at annual Polar Bear Plunge

Santa Barbara South Coast

Santa Barbara hospital welcomes first baby of 2026

Local News

Central Coast welcomes 2026 with waves, wellness, and hope

San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly's Rose Parade float wins top honors!

Politics

Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech

World News

About 40 people dead, 115 injured in fire at Swiss bar during NYE's celebration

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

Today's Forecast

Washing away 2025 with rainy start to 2026

Morro Bay

Authentic Italian pizza shop opens in Morro Bay

Los Osos

New South Bay Boulevard bridge construction to begin next month

San Luis Obispo

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

Local News

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

Atascadero

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

National News

USPS clarifies postmark rules that could affect ballot and tax deadlines

Local News

Walking couple reaches Central Coast on cross-country awareness mission

Lompoc Valley

SpaceX launches first rocket of 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base

Weather

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

Local News

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

Santa Maria

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

National News

Body found during search for missing Texas teen ID'd as Camila Mendoza Olmos

Santa Maria

Skateboarder left unresponsive after colliding with vehicle in Santa Maria

Politics

Zohran Mamdani set to be sworn in as NYC's first Muslim mayor

National News

'Thank God nobody got hurt': Cleanup underway after Kentucky train derailment

Politics

Trump issues first vetoes of second term, targeting bills backed by GOP allies

San Luis Obispo

Driver arrested following San Luis Obispo crash

Politics

Ohio Republicans introduce bill to rename part of I-70 after President Trump

World News

South Korea will end breeding of bears and extraction of their bile

Scripps News Life

From Walmart to Walgreens: Store hours for New Year’s Day 2026

National News

Millions face higher healthcare costs as ACA subsidies end January 1

National News

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200K; layoffs historically low