SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Revive Salon in Santa Maria hosted "Margarita's & Mamacitas" a pop-up event with latina owned businesses in honor of Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day. The Revive crew says it is important to honor to Latin community in Santa Maria and all of the mothers in the community. Businesses came together and set up booths in the salon to greet guests. Everything was sold from beauty supplies, accessories and flowers. Guests were welcome to shop and network from local small businesses. Many keep sakes were dedicated to mothers from pottery to jewelry. Locals said it's important ..read more

ORCUTT, Calif. – Fire crews responded to a structure fire at the 200 block of North Broadway in Orcutt, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD). One resident exited the home safely and the fire was mostly contained to the outside with minor interior damage to a bathroom, explained the SBCFD. No injuries were reported and not other structures were involved with the incident, detailed the SBCFD. The original call time for the incident came at 1:28 p.m. and crews knocked down the flames at 1:38 p.m., explained the SBCFD. The cause of the fire remains under investigatio ..read more

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The local community is asked for help locating Christopher Allen Rocco, a 65-year-old man from Santa Maria, who has been missing since April 26. Your News Channel received a tip, later confirmed by the Santa Maria Police Department via phone, about Rocco's disappearance from his Santa Maria home on the 26th after he left with his car onto Highway 1 on the morning of April 27. Rocco's car was left abandoned and crashed at the intersection of Highway 1 and Calander Rd. on the Nipomo Mesa after he left home without his cell phone or his medication from a major surgical ..read more

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Several students from the Santa Maria Joint Union School District attended a youth summit focused on foster youth in the education system last month. Below is a press release from the SMJUSD on the event: The 2024 California Foster Youth Education Summit brought together students and educators from the Santa Maria Joint Unified School District (SMJUHSD) to Sacramento, providing a platform for collaboration, learning, and advocacy.  In coalition with Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley (FBSMV), a nonprofit organization fostering healthy relationships and support s ..read more

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria Police Department (SMPD) arrested one driver on DUI suspicion while conducting a checkpoint at the 900 block of West Betteravia Rd. from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, according to the SMPD. Five drivers were cited for operating a vehicle with a suspended, revoked or unlicensed status and 137 total drivers were screened though no other drivers were arrested for other criminal charges, explained the SMPD. More checkpoints will come in the upcoming months as the SMPD reminds drivers that first-time DUI offenders face average fines of $13,500 and suspended li ..read more

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County District Attorney (SBC DA) John Savrnoch announced Friday that charges have been filed against three men stemming from a murder in Santa Maria last Dec., according to the SBC DA's Office. Andrew Paul Garcia, Arnulfo Ramirez-Villacicencio Jr. and a 34-year-old were all charged with attempted robbery and conspiracy to commit a robbery from their involvement in a Dec. 17, 2023 murder, detailed the SBC DA's Office. Garcia is alleged to have used a firearm to murder Joshua Anthony Maldonado and was charged with one felony count of murder and attemp ..read more

LOMPOC, Calif.- Elementary and high school students are competing at the Lompoc High School gym Friday night and on Saturday. This year’s judges are scientists and engineers from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Volunteers say working in stem is great for local students of all ages. This expo also helps kids get ideas for future careers. The top students win 700 dollars cash and an additional 500 dollar scholarship goes to the overall best project winner. The post The 39th Annual Central Coast Stem Expo returns to Lompoc High School appeared first on News Channel 3-12 ..read more

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – A long list of possible rezoning areas and future housing sites are in front of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors with a deadline looming to meet state requirements and update the county's housing element. A Friday morning meeting came with an extensive and detailed report on the sites and their potential for low and moderate income homes in the future. Some of the sites are owned by Santa Barbara County and include the former Juvenile hall and Food Bank properties on Hollister Avenue. One of the larger properties would be the conversion of the Glen ..read more

Dave Alley/KEYT LOMPOC, Calif. - Hundreds of seniors received valuable information about vital community resources at an annual health expo Friday morning in Lompoc. For three hours beginning at 9 a.m., an estimated 500 seniors took part in the popular free event at the Dick DeWees Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center. The expo was specifically targeted for community members age 50-years-old and older and featured dozens of vendors, including health care providers, government agencies, local businesses, organizations and other senior-related groups. Seniors were also able to receive health ..read more

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria Civic Theatre is wrapping up its 65th season with "The Prom." It's a comedy and musical about inclusion and love. "It's a story that needs to be told, really. And I don't think these stories are told enough," said actor, Andrea Hillbrant. Shows run on weekends through May 19. "It embodies the community spirit and it does bring professional players to the community. And so it's a great combination. Santa Maria Civic and The Prom bring that in a double reflection of each other," said actor, Jason Sumabat. For show times and tickets, click here. The post San ..read more