World News

Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base, defended against hundreds of drones

National News

43 dead from Texas floods; 27 girls still missing

Pismo Beach

Thousands of visitors, locals gather in Pismo Beach for annual fireworks show

Local News

UPDATE: Templeton CSD asking people to limit water use due to fire

Santa Maria

Vegetation fire burning in Santa Maria

Pismo Beach

Behind-the-scenes of Pismo Beach's Fourth of July fireworks show

Santa Barbara South Coast

Crowds in Santa Barbara set up early to secure prime viewing spots

Weather

Clear skies all over the Central Coast for Fourth of July fireworks

Local News

Residents in Cuyama area relieved after Madre Fire moves away from town

Local News

2 Santa Maria robbery suspects now in custody

Politics

Trump signs his 'big, beautiful bill' during July 4 celebration

Cayucos

Sandcastle competition kicks off Cayucos Fourth of July festivities

Avila Beach

Dogs take part in Avila Beach holiday parade

Local News

Local girl transforming school's lost and found into community resource

Templeton

Community lines Main Street for annual Fourth of July parade

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach Lions Club hosts annual Fourth of July pancake breakfast

Local News

UPDATE: Madre Fire grows to 80,480 acres

Local News

Fire closes northbound lanes of Hwy 101 in Atascadero

Local News

City of Santa Maria hosting afternoon Independence Day celebration

National News

Texas flooding leaves 13 dead; around 20 children at summer camp still missing

Local News

Daisy is our star-spangled Pet of the Week

National News

Family struck by lightning on Florida beach

Sports

Joey Chestnut reclaims hot dog eating championship at 4th of July event

Politics

Mexico's president wants boxer Chávez Jr. to serve time after US deportation

Politics

Volunteers deliver food to farmworkers afraid to leave home

Local News

Traffic stop in Santa Maria yields illegal fireworks, gun, police say

Today's Forecast

4th of July sunshine with evening fog risk, plus a look at the fire forecast

Local News

California State Library Parks Pass secures funding through 2026

Scripps News Life

What's open and closed for the Fourth of July holiday?

Morning Minute

Fourth of July alerts, Madre Fire update, and utility scam warning

Politics

Trump says UFC fight coming to White House for America’s 250th birthday

World News

Russia hammers Kyiv in largest missile and drone barrage since war began

Don't Waste Your Money

Amazing fall travel deals you can snag right now

Morro Bay

Mowing operation on Highway 41 could cause traffic delays

Santa Barbara South Coast

Santa Barbara launches targeted patrols to enforce fireworks regulations

Paso Robles

Paso Robles family urges fireworks safety after death of foal

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach prepares for Fourth of July celebration

Fire Watch

Former fire chief weighs in on explosive growth of the Madre Fire

National News

Marines will be deployed to ICE operations in Florida, Defense Department says

Fire Watch

Madre Fire prompts evacuations: Here's how to determine your Evacuation Zone

Oceano

California State Parks team saves two people during surf rescue in Oceano

Weather

Gusty winds are still surrounding the Madre Fire, Mostly sunny on Fourth of July

Santa Barbara South Coast

Regional Fire Communications Center for Santa Barbara Co. now fully operational

Local News

Santa Barbara County animal shelters to remain open over Fourth of July weekend

Local News

Nearly 200 PG&E scams have been reported on the Central Coast this year

Fire Watch

Wildfire smoke impacting Central Coast air quality

National News

Study warns ChatGPT may be harming our brains, but teachers hesitate to ban it

National News

A comet from interstellar space is moving through the Solar System, NASA says

Politics

What's in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' that is set to become law

Scripps News Life

Nissan recalls over 480,000 vehicles due to engine failure risk

Number of US measles cases on track to reach a record high

Politics

A day in the life of a farmworker in California

Fire Watch

UPDATE: Madre Fire grows to nearly 53,000 acres; updated evacuation zones

6 Things To Do

Fourth of July events across the Central Coast

National News

Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' star, dies at 66

Santa Barbara South Coast

Goleta set to host first-ever July 4th drone show, replacing fireworks

Politics

First immigration detainees arrive at 'Alligator Alcatraz' center in Florida

Arroyo Grande

SLO County man breaks a world record with his baby in tow

FDA official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against advice of agency staff

National News

Sean 'Diddy' Combs will remain behind bars over concerns of his violent behavior