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05/30/2024

Updated 2:10pm-- 5-30-24-- Former President Trump has been found guilty in his criminal hush money trial. The New York jury just returned its verdict. He could face four years in prison depending on the judge's sentence, which will hapen later. He was charged with falsifying records before the 2016 election to hide payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

05/28/2024

Updated 3:33pm-- 5-28-24-- SpaceX launched a Falcon Nine rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Lift off occurred just after 320pm today. The rocket was carrying four scientific instruments into space. They will be used to study the role clouds and aerosols play in regulating the earth's climate. Shortly after the launch, SpaceX landed the first stage rocket booster at Vandenberg. A sonic boom was also heard as the first stage booster landed. ( file photo )

05/16/2024

Updated 12:08pm-- 5-16-24 -- In wake of recent news about an ownership change Krazy Country 105.9 will remain on the air. The station is a favorite among many people in the community and remains open for business. If you wish to advertise please call Janet at 805-503- 9945.

05/14/2024

Updated 2:52pm-- 5-14-24-- A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base today. Lift off occurred at 1139am and the rocket was carrying 20 Starlink satellites. The first-stage booster has been used 17 previous times and landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific Ocean shortly after liftoff. According to SpaceX, 13 of the satellites have Direct to Cell capabilities.

05/14/2024

Updated 2:50pm-- 5-14-24-- Aldi is issuing a cream cheese recall due to potential salmonella. The Germany-based grocery chain is recalling eight ounce portions of its Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread, Cream Cheese Spread, and Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread products. The affected products were sold in Washington, DC and 28 states, and have various sell-by states between August 30 and September 15, 2024. The recall is out of an abundance of caution and is in cooperation with Schreiber Foods, Inc. Anyone who purchased the products should throw them out or return them for a refund.

05/10/2024

Updated 5:14pm-- 5-09-24- Laura Branch, a science teacher at Ernest Righetti High School (ERHS) in Santa Maria for the past 25 years, was announced today as the 2025 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year. The Santa Barbara County Education Office shared the news during the May 9, 2024, County Board of Education meeting. Described by her colleagues as dynamic, engaging, and with the “giddiness” of a first-year teacher, Branch teaches a variety of science courses, including Concurrent Physical Geology through Allan Hancock College, Career Technical Education (CTE) AP Environmental Science, and Chemistry of the Earth System. She created and developed the curriculum for Santa Maria Joint Union High School District’s first CTE Environmental Resources pathway. Earlier in her career, she was one of the first teachers in California to develop a stand-alone geology course at the high school level. Branch, along with other award-winning teachers from Santa Barbara County, will be introduced at SBCEO’s Education Celebration on Thursday, May 23, 2024, and officially honored at the annual A Salute to Teachers event to be held in November at the Music Academy of the West. As the recipient from Santa Barbara County, Branch becomes eligible for the California Teacher of the Year award.

05/09/2024

Updated 3:18pm--- 5-09-24-- The Santa Maria Police Department Detective Bureau is requesting assistance with locating missing person Christopher Rocco. He is 66 years old, 5’7” 170lbs, White Male Adult Last seen wearing long sleeve black shirt with Harley Davidson logo @ front, dark Levi’s jeans, red and purple striped Nike shoes, and possibly a black North face Jacket.
On 04/30/2024, Christopher Rocco was reported missing; however, he was last seen on the night of 04/26/2024 at his residence before he left his home. His vehicle was found on 04/27/2024 in the area of Callendar Road and Highway One. The vehicle appeared to have been involved in a minor collision. If you have information about Rocco’s whereabouts, please contact Investigative Specialist Mendez at 805-928-3781 Ext 1730, or at [email protected].

05/03/2024

Updated 2:56pm-- 5-03-24-- From the Santa Maria Police Department in regards to fatal traffic collision yesterday.
Updated Information 5/3/24 at 1300 hours

The deceased passenger was identified as Tiffany Ann Peterson 39 years from Orcutt, CA. Her father, Charles Peterson was the driver of the pickup.

The cause is still under investigation.

On Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 1506 hours Santa Maria Police & Fire Departments responded to a vehicle vs a Caterpillar telescoping forklift crash at Skyway Dr. and Hangar St. A small pickup truck was traveling southbound on Skyway Dr. at Hangar St. when it collided into the fork of a telescoping forklift. The collision caused major damage to the pickup truck which also collided into a fire hydrant causing water to flood the scene. The pickup's passenger suffered fatal injuries at the scene as a result of the crash. The driver was rescued by SMFD and transported to the hospital with moderate injuries. The operator of the forklift reported no injuries. SMPD Traffic Unit responded and is currently investigating this crash.

05/02/2024

Updated 3:42pm-- 5-02-24-- From the Lompoc Police Department-On 05/02/2024, at approximately 1059 hours, LPD Detectives were conducting a follow-up in the 200B N D St. They witnessed 22 year old Emmanuel Hernandez, who is a documented Lompoc gang member. Hernandez fled from the Detectives on foot and was witnessed grabbing at his waistband. Detectives chased Hernandez but he disappeared in the 200B N C/D alley. Further investigation revealed that Hernandez was hiding in a nearby occupied dwelling. Patrol Officers arrived to assist, and the area was surrounded. A short time later, Hernandez was ordered out of the dwelling he was hiding in and arrested without incident. Detectives retraced the path Hernandez ran and located a non-serialized 9 mm privately manufactured firearm, commonly known as a "Ghost gun." Hernandez was arrested and booked at the LPD jail with no bail.

05/01/2024

Updated 12:53pm-- 5-01-24-- The Arizona state Senate has repealed a Civil War-era abortion ban. Two Republicans joined Democrats to pass the proposal. The 1864 law that banned nearly all abortions was revived by the state's Supreme Court last month. The bill now heads to Governor Katie Hobbs' desk to be signed. With the repeal of the 1864 law, the state's 2022 law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy will be reinstated.