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Southern California freeway to be named for Obama

State lawmakers in California have approved a plan to name a spread of freeway in the Los Angeles area for former President Barack Obama.

State lawmakers in California have approved a plan to name a open up of freeway in the Los Angeles area for former President Barack Obama.

Local ‘dreamers’ react to DACA decision: ‘Fear and a lot of anxiety’

As the state with the largest share of so-called dreamers, the decision to end DACA hits California the hardest. Some here on the Central Coast are worried this decision could turn their world upside down.

Teenage gravely injured in Santa Barbara microburst

A Dos Pueblos High School student is being treated in Los Angeles for injuries suffered when a weather event kicked up debris on a Santa Barbara beach.

Suspected drug operation shut down in Pismo Beach

A Pismo Beach man is facing drug charges after the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office says investigators shut down an illegal narcotics operation.

Railroad repairs shut down Lompoc roadway

A section of East Laurel Avenue will be closed for two weeks while crews work on rehabilitating the railroad there.

Teachers ask school district for solution to hot classrooms

Some Santa Maria teachers say they worry about their students via the day because their classrooms do not have air conditioning.

Texas animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey heading to local shelters

Animals in Hurricane Harvey’s path are being rescued and relocated to shelters across the nation, including here on the Central Coast.

Truck fire shortly closes southbound Highway one hundred thirty five

A truck that caught fire Tuesday afternoon shortly shut down Highway one hundred thirty five at San Antonio Rd. outside Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Grover Beach businesses worried over potential medical marijuana dispensary

This Thursday, the Grover Beach City Council will hold a special meeting on the status of twelve applicants who want to open medical marijuana dispensaries. One of the places that could see a dispensary in the future is off Huston Street, an area packed with businesses.

Margarita Fire one hundred percent contained

Containment of the Margarita Fire searing in Northern San Luis Obispo County is now at eighty percent.

Solvang kidnapping suspect arrested in Las Vegas

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday night that the man suspected of kidnapping a woman in Solvang has been taken into custody in Las Vegas.

Man shocked, burned by downed wires in Santa Barbara

A man was hospitalized with second-degree burns after being electrocuted by downed wires along a Santa Barbara street overnight, fire officials say.

UPDATE: Search for kidnapping suspect expands to Utah, victim safe with family

A Lompoc woman who police say was kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend in Solvang last Friday is now safe.

Local colleges, politicians react to DACA announcement

The White House announced Tuesday the Deferred Activity for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will come to an end.

Hot temps are gone and the mugginess is also departing

The pattern which brought the Central Coast sweeping hot temperatures and thunderstorms has moved on to be substituted by a generally mild pattern with partly cloudy skies and some night and morning marine clouds near the coast. Temps will cool a bit, but Wednesday is a bit of an in-between day before this cooler NW flow sets up. By Thursday and Friday, the afternoon breeze is back. More marine clouds at the coast later in the weekend into early next week with fog and even.

Goleta takes next steps to cut down dying trees in Ellwood Mesa butterfly grove

Goleta city leaders will meeting again Tuesday night to talk about removing trees in the Ellwood Mesa Monarch butterfly grove.

UPDATE: Sewage spill in Paso Robles stopped, cleaned up

A blocked sewage line burst in Paso Robles over the holiday weekend, spilling thousands of gallons of sewage onto a city street.

Florida braces for Category five Hurricane Irma

Another major weather threat is brewing in the Atlantic as Hurricane Irma, an astonishing Category five storm with winds of one hundred eighty five miles an hour, moves closer to the U.S. mainland.

Flu shot season arrives

Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, which means it’s time to begin thinking about fall flu shots.

U.S. to phase out DACA program

The Trump administration has announced that it will wind down a program protecting youthfull immigrants from deportation.

The Trump administration has announced that it will wind down a program protecting youthful immigrants from deportation.

Illegal gambling device seized from Santa Maria restaurant, police say

An illegal gambling machine was recently seized from a Mexican restaurant in Santa Maria, according to police.

Road work embarks on Highway one through Arroyo Grande

Road work starts on Highway one through Arroyo Grande

Drivers will run into traffic delays on Highway one through Arroyo Grande as crews begin work to improve the roadway.

Olive Garden feeds very first responders on Labor Day

More than eight hundred Olive Garden locations served a hot meal to America’s very first responders this Labor Day weekend. Servers at the Olive Garden in Santa Maria delivered lunch to firefighters, medical centers and dispatchers.

Fans become a hot commodity during hot weather

The warmth wave during the holiday weekend resulted in shortages of fans and other hot weather products, according to local retailers. Employees at local Home Depot and Walmart stores said the stores have had trouble keeping up with request for water glides, water balloons and fans.

The fever wave during the holiday weekend resulted in shortages of fans and other hot weather products, according to local retailers. Employees at local Home Depot and Walmart stores said the stores have had trouble keeping up with request for water slips, water balloons and fans.

Police: woman hopped from moving car to escape kidnap, brunt

Police: woman leaped from moving car to escape kidnap, onslaught

One man is behind bars after police say he kidnapped a woman from downtown San Luis Obispo early Monday morning.

Pismo Pier to Plunge returning in two thousand eighteen

Arroyo Grande native and Mission Prep grad, Jordan Hasay, has teamed up with Michael Moore of ‘Moore Recovery’ for the 2nd annual ‘Pismo Pier to Plunge’.

Family of Noah Scott receives memorial resolution from Senator Hanna-Beth Jackson

The family of Noah Scott recently received a proclamation from Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson in memory of their son.

Locals clean up after quick-moving storm hits Santa Barbara

A violent storm left fairly a trail of destruction as it flipped through Santa Barbara Sunday.

A violent storm left fairly a trail of destruction as it spinned through Santa Barbara Sunday.

Firefighters finalize plans for Gary Helming memorial

Los Padres National Forest Battalion Chief Gary Helming will be honored with a memorial service at Ten:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6.

Grover Beach to hold public hearing on marijuana dispensaries

The City of Grover Beach is hosting another public meeting later this week regarding marijuana dispensaries soon to pop up within city boundaries.

Lightning concerns cancel rec swim at Paul Nelson Aquatic Center

Recreational swim scheduled at the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center in Santa Maria Monday was canceled due to the possibility of lightning, according to lifeguards.

Founder of Scolari’s grocery store chain dies at age eighty six

The founder of former local grocery store chain Scolari’s passed away this weekend at the age of 86.

Friday Night Highlights Week 1: Play and Player of the Week

St. Joseph’s Jayden Vargas and Bishop Diego’s John Harris are featured for our Friday Night Highlights Week one awards.

Margarita Fire 60% contained Monday evening

The Margarita Fire searing east of Santa Margarita near the reservoir in northern San Luis Obispo County is 60-percent contained, according to CAL FIRE.

Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting woman from downtown San Luis Obispo

A woman escaped with only minor injuries after she was kidnapped from downtown San Luis Obispo and assaulted before leaping out of her assailant’s car and screaming for help, according to police.

A woman escaped with only minor injuries after she was kidnapped from downtown San Luis Obispo and assaulted before hopping out of her assailant’s car and screaming for help, according to police.

Solvang kidnapping victim, abductor may be headed to Las Vegas, officials say

The search for a Lompoc woman suspected to have been kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend has turned to Las Vegas.

Pools packed, fans sell out as locals attempt to strike the fever

Pools packed, fans sell out as locals attempt to hammer the fever

With temperatures across the Central and South coasts soaring the past few days, many people were despairingly searching for ways to strike the warmth.

With temperatures across the Central and South coasts soaring the past few days, many people were despairingly searching for ways to hit the warmth.

Virus may be to blame for bird deaths in Lompoc

Health officials believe a virus may be to blame for the deaths of many birds along North P Street in Lompoc.

Local firefighters assisting with LaTuna Fire in Los Angeles

Local firefighters are among many in Southern California working to build up control of the largest wildfire ever inwards Los Angeles City Boundaries.

Local firefighters are among many in Southern California working to build up control of the largest wildfire ever inwards Los Angeles City Thresholds.

Crews battling erratic weather, steep terrain, powerful vegetation in Margarita Fire firefight

Crews battling erratic weather, steep terrain, strong vegetation in Margarita Fire firefight

Firefighters say they are battling erratic weather, steep terrain and mighty vegetation in their fight against the Margarita Fire searing in northern San Luis Obispo County.

Firefighters say they are battling erratic weather, steep terrain and intense vegetation in their fight against the Margarita Fire searing in northern San Luis Obispo County.

Ghost bike placed in SLO in memory of Kennedy Love

A ghost bike was placed along Foothill Boulevard in San Luis Obispo this weekend in memory of the Cal Poly student who was hit and killed while railing his bike last week.

Cooler temperatures expected across Central Coast for Labor Day

Monday will bring slighter cooler temperatures from what the Central Coast has seen the last few days, but it won’t be chilly.

Lompoc Pizza Garden kicks off fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey ease efforts

Pizza Garden in Lompoc is diving into Hurricane Harvey ease efforts.

UPDATE: Residents being permitted back into Margarita Fire burn area

Several fire engines are responding to a vegetation fire in Santa Margarita that is “rapidly growing.”

Kidnapping victim from Solvang seen compelled into car in Arizona

A kidnapping victim from Solvang was spotted in Goodyear, Arizona, Sunday morning, according to the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office.

Evacuation warnings canceled for area near Alamo Fire due to flash floods

A crazy thunderstorm flipped through Santa Barbara, creating power outages, flying debris, and flash floods Sunday evening.

A crazy thunderstorm spinned through Santa Barbara, creating power outages, flying debris, and flash floods Sunday evening.

Police identify 19-year-old killed in Santa Maria shooting

The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a homicide after a youthfull man was shot and killed early Sunday morning, police said.

The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a homicide after a youthful man was shot and killed early Sunday morning, police said.

Oregon soccer edges Cal Poly 2-1 at Boise State Bronco Tournament

Cal Poly scored late in the very first half to pull within a purpose of Oregon on Sunday at Boise State, but the Ducks women’s soccer team held on to edge the Mustangs on a hot final day of the Bronco Tournament at Boas Soccer Elaborate, 2-1.

Severe thunderstorm warning for SLO, Santa Barbara counties

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for North Central Santa Barbara County and Southeastern San Luis Obispo County.

La Tuna fire grows, prompts evacuations in Burbank, Glendale, LA

(KNBC) Fresh evacuations were in place Sunday as the La Tuna Fire continued to burn in Burbank, growing to Five,895 acres overnight.

27-year-old man pleads guilty to human trafficking

A 27-year-old Sacramento man pleaded guilty Friday to human trafficking charges from an operation put on by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

Local gun range reacts to ‘discrimination lawsuit’ over free ladies night

A gun range in Riverside , Riverside Magnum Range, is facing some backlash after the organization canceled their ‘ladies shoot free’ weekly event indefinitely.

San Jose State takes advantage of three Cal Poly fumbles for 34-13 victory

Montel Aaron loosened starter Josh Love early in the 2nd quarter, threw three touchdown passes, and San Jose State turned two of Cal Poly`s three lost fumbles into touchdowns en route to a 34-13 victory on a hot 107-degree Saturday afternoon in CEFCU Stadium.

Montel Aaron relaxed starter Josh Love early in the 2nd quarter, threw three touchdown passes, and San Jose State turned two of Cal Poly`s three lost fumbles into touchdowns en route to a 34-13 victory on a hot 107-degree Saturday afternoon in CEFCU Stadium.

‘ShelterBox USA’ brings privacy to Harvey victims

ShelterBox USA, a local organization that sends ease kits to disaster areas, traveled to Houston to help bring privacy to the thousands of people who have been displaced from their homes.

Little ease from the fever even along the coast

Little ease from the warmth even along the coast

The holiday weekend is already off to a busy commence at our local beaches.

AHC Bulldogs begin season in Bakersfield

The Allan Hancock College football program kicks off its season Saturday night at they travel to Bakersfield.

Record violating fever scorches the coast, chance of rain on the way

Record violating warmth scorches the coast, chance of rain on the way

San Luis Obispo hit an all-time fever record today, reaching one hundred fifteen degrees at the airport.

San Luis Obispo hit an all-time warmth record today, reaching one hundred fifteen degrees at the airport.

Public’s help needed in finding possible kidnap victim, suspect out of Solvang

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding the victim and suspect of a possible kidnapping out of Solvang.

4th of July events across the Central Coast

There are many opportunities for people all over the Central Coast to get out and love the 4th of July this year.