Adobe Press

09/15/2026

After a lengthy investigation into the sale of controlled substances believed to be for the benefit of the San Luis Obispo County-based criminal street gang Nipomo 13, the SLO County Sheriff's Office has arrested 10 individuals.

After a lengthy investigation into the sale of controlled substances believed to be for the benefit of the San Luis Obispo County-based criminal street gang Nipomo 13, the SLO County

09/10/2026

If I hadn't won a SMAC scholarship back in 1989, I never would have trained with the San Francisco Ballet, where a teacher with a very thick accent told me to fall every so often. To go for it. To try the extra revolution in a fouetté turn. To leap …

If I hadn't won a SMAC scholarship back in 1989, I never would have trained with the San Francisco Ballet, where a teacher with a very thick accent told me

09/09/2026

The public agency California State Coastal Conservancy is proposing to give $40 million to the nonprofit organization Wildlands Conservancy which manages some 25 nature preserves around the state.

08/26/2026

As fire season takes hold, California is managing fuels and fire on federal lands. The stakes are high for California, where wildfires have burned through millions of acres in the last decade — killing more than 220 people, hastening the deaths of t…

As fire season takes hold, California is managing fuels and fire on federal lands. The stakes are high for California, where wildfires have burned through millions of acres in the

08/26/2026

Four thousand pounds of ground beef were delivered to Spencer’s Fresh Market in Santa Maria Monday by the 37th District Buyer’s Coalition, which purchased the beef during the Santa Barbara County Fair Junior Livestock Auction in July.

Four thousand pounds of ground beef were delivered to Spencer’s Fresh Market in Santa Maria Monday by the 37th District Buyer’s Coalition, which purchased the beef during the Santa Barbara

08/25/2026

Early in the second half Friday night, Nipomo wide receiver Troy Simonson caught a pass from quarterback Herman Franciskovich at the line of scrimmage near the Nipomo sideline. Pioneer Valley defenders immediately swarmed Simonson.

Early in the second half Friday night, Nipomo wide receiver Troy Simonson caught a pass from quarterback Herman Franciskovich at the line of scrimmage near the Nipomo sideline. Pioneer Valley

08/25/2026

Kimberly Savage is an athlete. She’s used to her body hurting. She’s used to the kind of pain and exhaustion training for and running marathons brings.

08/24/2026

Rigoberto Perez Pineda said he is especially grateful for the doctors and nurses who listened to his concerns and stood by him throughout his treatment.

08/23/2026

Gilbert Rea, who is Mission Hope Cancer Center's 2026 Day of Hope Santa Maria Ambassador, was raised in Nipomo before moving to Orcutt. He found work early in the oil fields where his career included 15 years in Cat Canyon with Righetti and Texaco. …

Gilbert Rea, who is Mission Hope Cancer Center's 2026 Day of Hope Santa Maria Ambassador, was raised in Nipomo before moving to Orcutt. He found work early in the oil

08/22/2026

Long before cancer entered his life, Louis Torres was someone who found joy in the simple things. Growing up in a large family, he loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing and exploring nature. He worked hard, cared deeply for the people aro…

Long before cancer entered his life, Louis Torres was someone who found joy in the simple things. Growing up in a large family, he loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing