Crystal Bermudez

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Anchor and Reporter at WENY-TV (Horseheads, NY)

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7th annual Santa Maria BBQ Festival set to heat up Pioneer Park

5 days ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

The smell of red oak smoke and sizzling meat will fill the air this weekend as Santa Maria’s signature event, the Santa Maria BBQ Festival, returns for its seventh year. The event takes place this Saturday, May 10, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pioneer Park in Santa Maria. This 21-and-over event celebrates the region’s rich barbecue heritage, featuring up to 12 teams competing in the traditional Santa Maria-style grilling.
Stamp Out Hunger: Lompoc Food Pantry faces critical shortage ahead of national drive

6 days ago | 953thebeach.com | Crystal Bermudez

At the Lompoc Food Pantry, the shelves are startingly bare. What was once a fully stocked space for struggling families now holds only a fraction of whats needed. With demand rising and donations dropping, staff say its the worst theyve seen in years. This side of our warehouse is usually full, said Monique Luna, the pantry coordinator. For the last few months, weve been down to the bare minimum. Weve had to ration what we give out.
Lompoc Food Pantry faces critical shortage

6 days ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

At the Lompoc Food Pantry, the shelves are startingly bare. What was once a fully stocked space for struggling families now holds only a fraction of what’s needed. With demand rising and donations dropping, staff say it’s the worst they’ve seen in years. “This side of our warehouse is usually full,” said Monique Luna, the pantry coordinator. “For the last few months, we’ve been down to the bare minimum.
Vacant for years, Santa Maria Sears set to make a comeback

1 week ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

A long vacant space in the heart of Santa Maria is finally getting a second chance. The former sears building, empty since closing in 2020, is being revitalized into a new multi-use facility. On Tuesday, the Santa Maria City Council officially approved the entitlement for the project for renovations to begin. The redesigned space will feature a large supermarket, restaurant spaces, and other amenities.
Santa Maria welcomes new police chief

1 week ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

Santa Maria’s newly appointed Chief of Police, Christopher Williams, says he’s ready to lead with both compassion and accountability, and residents are voicing big expectations for his leadership. “It's truly a passion that I have, serving the community,” says Williams. “My dad was a police officer.
Lompoc Theatre Project launches phase two of restoration

1 week ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

A major milestone for downtown Lompoc was reached Friday as community leaders, both past and present elected officials, gathered to break ground on the long-awaited renovation of the Lompoc Theatre. The historic building has remained dormant for more than thirty years, says Mark Herrier, the Executive Director of The Lompoc Theatre Project, who announced a new phase of the plan has been reached. “This was the heart and soul of the town when it opened,” explained Herrier.
Santa Maria Airport hosts Mass Casualty Drill

1 week ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

First responders, airport officials, and volunteers took part in a large-scale emergency drill at Santa Maria Airport on Thursday. The exercise simulated a mass casualty incident (MCI) and is part of a federal requirement to ensure airports are ready to handle real-life crises. The drill, which takes place every three years, is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and involves testing the airport’s emergency response plan.
Major development proposal near Orcutt under review

2 weeks ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

A major development could reshape part of Orcutt, as city leaders and county officials consider the proposed annexation of land for the Richards Ranch project – a 44-acre residential and commercial development plan. The project site is located near the intersection of Union Valley Parkway and Highway 135. If approved, the development would bring 400 apartments, 95 townhomes, and a mix of commercial uses to the area.
Fourth graders lead Liberty Elementary's book fair

2 weeks ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

Fourth graders at Liberty Elementary School helped spark a love of reading this week—by leading a free book fair for their younger peers. The annual event, held Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., welcomed more than 900 students in transitional kindergarten through second grade. Each child had the chance to browse and take home books at no cost, thanks to donations from the Book Angels—a group of retired educators dedicated to promoting childhood literacy.
SLO Film Festival showcases strong comeback as it soon ends

2 weeks ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is wrapping up its week of celebrations, but there’s still time to catch some of the excitement. “What I’m hearing from folks is that they’re seeing really healthy, big audiences for films,” said Skye McLennan, executive director of the festival and the SLO Film Center.