Garlic Festival Ends Tragically

A shooting incident at the Gilroy Garlic Festival yesterday left three people dead, including a 6-year-old boy and injuring a dozen more. Police say it began as the three-day festival was winding down. The unidentified gunman avoided

Range Fire Forward Progress Stopped

Santa Barbara County Firefighters are battling a 2-alarm 50-acre wildfire this morning. Officials say the blaze broke late last night. The first call came in just after 10:30. fire crews were sent to an area along Happy

One Hospitalized Following Lake Accident

A boating accident at Lake Nacimiento over the weekend sent one person to the hospital. It happened late Saturday afternoon when two jet skis collided head-on. A bystander on a nearby boast helped rescue a female jet

A.G. High School Site For Active Shooter Training

Arroyo Grande residents are being given advanced warning about increased police activity at Arroyo Grande High School this week. Police say residents who live near the high school may see a large police presence at A.G.High and

Santa Maria Hiring Begins

The City of Santa Maria has begun the hiring process to fill 57 new positions. 36 of the positions have a direct connection to the voter-approved Measure U, which increased the city’s sales tax. The City will