Santa Maria

Santa Maria city council approves solid waste rate increases

Judge releases note allegedly from Jeffrey Epstein's suspected suicide attempt

Santa Barbara South Coast

Increase in bear sightings seen as positive for species conservation efforts

Melodee Buzzard Case

Ashlee Buzzard appears in court as judge denies motion challenging home search

National News

DoorDash plans to spend more than $50 million on gas price relief for drivers

Today's Forecast

An upper-level high-pressure ridge brings heat to Mother's Day weekend

Politics

Lutnick's Epstein testimony draws praise from GOP chair, derision from Democrats

Politics

Trump administration defied federal court orders at least 31 times, review finds

National News

Authorities say veteran that was subject of Tennessee manhunt was found dead

National News

Washington woman arrested after video shows her trying to hit child on e-bike

HHS decision to block vaccine research draws 'black box' criticism

Santa Maria

Santa Maria Airport ends flights to Phoenix

MAHA supporters prioritize healthcare costs, show strong backing for RFK Jr.

National News

FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults

Scripps News Life

Need a Mother’s Day perfume? How to find the perfect scent

Politics

Trump’s new counterterrorism strategy renews focus on drug cartels

World News

This country says teachers can cane students in new anti-bullying strategy

Scripps News Life

United Airlines passenger tries to enter cockpit, assaults flight attendant

Politics

FBI searches Virginia Senate leader's office in corruption probe, AP source says

Politics

With high gas prices, what Congress and states could do to give drivers relief

National News

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 after Apple settles case for $250M

Kristin Smart Case

Search warrant served in connection with Kristin Smart murder case

National News

Late spring snowstorm slams Colorado, closing schools and disrupting travel

National News

CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87

National News

Former FedEx driver sentenced to death for killing 7-year-old girl in Texas

Iran War

US fires on Iranian-flagged tanker during Strait of Hormuz standoff

National News

OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B

Morning Minute

Safe streets meeting, flight canceled, and home proposal

Scripps News Life

State Farm accused of widespread mishandling of claims after deadly LA fires

Grover Beach

Construction of more than two dozen homes under consideration in Grover Beach

Weather

Temperatures start to rise today, through this weekend

Ship hit by hantavirus outbreak heads for Canary Islands after 3 are evacuated

Don't Waste Your Money

Paying extra for premium gas? When you can skip it, when you really need it

Local News

Civil Air Patrol hosts open house for prospective cadets

Templeton

SLO County sheriff seeks help identifying Templeton store break-in suspect

Local News

'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive set for this Saturday

Grover Beach

Grover Beach restaurant hosts annual fundraiser for 5CHC

Paso Robles

Save money on California Mid-State Fair tickets on '2Fer Tuesdays'

Politics

Election results: Ramaswamy takes nomination for Ohio governor

Morro Bay

Morro Bay State Park wins best birdwatching park in California

Lompoc Valley

Fire crews show Lompoc residents how to protect homes from wildfires

Iran War

Trump announces 'Project Freedom' will pause as US seeks final deal with Iran

Morro Bay

The Marine Mammal Center addressing spike in domoic acid cases on Central Coast

Today's Forecast

Warmer Wednesday, and we are forecasting a very warm Mother's Day weekend

Politics

Trump admin ties health aid to trade deals, raising fears over HIV treatment

Santa Maria

Tanglewood residents say Mahoney Road potholes lead to 'dodgeball' driving

Scripps News Life

Utz recalls multiple flavors of chips over possible salmonella contamination

National News

Ex-Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assaulting private chef

Paso Robles

Paso Robles man sentenced for stealing from Atascadero employer

National News

Man indicted after storming security at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Lutnick set to testify before House Oversight Committee on Epstein ties

Pismo Beach

Two years or four? Pismo Beach mayors could be elected for a longer term

National News

Pennsylvania sues Character.AI, claiming bots posed as real doctors

Santa Ynez Valley

Solvang City Council debates tourism app connected to mayor

World News

Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak may not have originated on board, officials say

Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools

National News

2 killed and 3 injured in shootings near a shopping mall north of Dallas

National News

‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ lead Tony nominations with 12 apiece

These blueberry waffles are perfect for Mother’s Day breakfast in bed

World News

Police probe attack at former London synagogue amid wave of antisemitic attacks