Today's Forecast

Coastal clouds and some fog on Friday morning. Windy this weekend, also sunny

Lompoc Valley

Judge upholds charges against Lompoc city councilman

Politics

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning in new DHS leadership change

Scripps News Investigates

Deaths and medical neglect claims cast scrutiny on California immigration lockup

Politics

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill while lawsuit proceeds

Lompoc Valley

Falcon 9 set to liftoff from Vandenberg SFB Saturday morning

Politics

Gas prices are driving a new interest in EVs, retailers say

Avila Beach

Bill to extend Diablo Canyon community funding advances

Paso Robles

California Mid-State Fair opens volunteer applications

National News

FBI offers $200K reward for ex-Air Force spy charged with Iran espionage

San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly part of new approach to predict whale populations

Politics

Florida officials say no federal shutdown plan yet for 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Politics

RFK Jr.'s chief HHS spokesman resigns over FDA stance on flavored vapes

National News

Oklahoma's Richard Glossip granted bond while awaiting retrial

Politics

Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel'

California News

Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending

National News

Weinstein back in court after feeling ill as jury deliberates in rape retrial

Santa Maria

Santa Maria seeks public input on potential Cesar Chavez Drive name change

World News

UK politics in chaos as Starmer faces growing calls to step down

National News

Average US long-term mortgage rate eases after two straight weekly increases

National News

Shakira, BTS, Madonna to perform at new World Cup final halftime show

Santa Maria

Man charged in connection with crash that killed 1-year-old girl in Santa Maria

Politics

Senators approve measure to withhold their pay during government shutdowns

Politics

Study shows new homes save owners $25K in maintenance, energy bills

National News

3 people exposed to hantavirus transferred to Kansas hospital for observation

Politics

‘Totally inappropriate’: Mom blasts congresswoman's response to son’s letter

National News

11 people rescued after a small plane crashes off the Florida coast

National News

Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged after Tennessee shooting

Weather

Cloudy morning, with clearer skies into the afternoon and warm temperatures

Doctor moved out of biocontainment unit after being cleared of hantavirus

Los Osos

Los Osos Community Services District welcoming new general manager

6 Things To Do

Heritage, hounds, and cardboard boats: Your Central Coast weekend event guide

National News

Second US soldier’s remains recovered following African Lion training incident

Politics

Car maintenance costs are still rising one year after Trump's sweeping tariffs

World News

China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

Local News

The Creator's Exchange opens in Vandenberg Village, highlighting local artists

Local News

New coffee shop opens in Atascadero with lattes, matcha and homemade cream sodas

Local News

Judkins and Mesa Theatre Department to host live production of The Lion King

San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo planning commission approves YMCA's bid to open 24/7

Politics

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

Santa Maria

Fallen officers honored at Santa Maria Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony

Local News

A Super El Niño is possible by the end of 2026

Santa Barbara South Coast

Santa Barbara County explores “Locals First” housing initiative

America 250

A pack of sled dog puppies is about to start training in Denali National Park

National News

Beware of these contractor scams as spring project season begins

Today's Forecast

Saturday & Sunday, strong NW winds likely developing with gusts of 30 to 40 mph

National News

Family alleges ChatGPT gave 19-year-old deadly drug advice before fatal overdose

Local News

Scam involving actor Billy Bob Thornton making rounds

Fire Watch

Firefighters to conduct training burns at Camp Roberts

Researchers work to develop hantavirus vaccine as outbreak raises global alarm

Politics

Trump administration freezes some Medicare enrollments in anti-fraud push

National News

Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison for murder of her husband

Politics

Georgia protects personal information of election workers from DOJ inquiry

Sports

Women’s pro hockey league expanding to Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario

Scripps News Life

Eczema cream recalled over contamination with potentially fatal staph bacteria

National News

US seeks Chinese rare earth guarantees to fuel American drone dominance

Politics

Senate confirms Trump’s pick to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair

Avila Beach

Search and Rescue looking for missing man at Pirate's Cove

National News

Drug counselor who gave Matthew Perry fatal ketamine gets 2 years in prison

California News

Cal State may soon offer degrees that take just 3 years to finish