Crystal Bermudez

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

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Marine Layer moves in tonight along the Central Coast

1 day ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

Low clouds and fog are moving back in this evening along the Central Coast, continuing a familiar June pattern. Skies will turn mostly cloudy near the coast and in valleys overnight, while inland areas stay mostly clear, with temperatures hugging around the 50s. This cloud pattern during morning and night hours is expected to stick around for the next several days. Expect cooler-than-normal temperatures to last through the end of the week. However, changes are on the way.
Central Coast sees overcast evenings and light morning showers

3 days ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

The Central Coast is experiencing a cool, start to the week with plenty of marine layer. A trough of low pressure brought some scattered light showers and isolated thunderstorms across the region Tuesday morning. With an area of low-pressure lingering, residents from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo can expect more marine layer, especially during the late-night and early morning hours.
Santa Maria community comes together for 82nd annual Santa Maria Elks Ro

6 days ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

The streets of Santa Maria were lined with lawn chairs, waving flags, and beaming smiles Saturday morning as the 82nd Annual Elks Rodeo Parade took place down Broadway — a cherished tradition that brought together lifelong residents and first-time visitors. Among the early risers was Ludi Ruiz, a Santa Maria native who’s been attending the parade for as long as she can remember. This year was no different. Ruiz and her family arrived at 6 a.m. to make sure they had their usual spot along the route.
Suspected arson destroys cars at Santa Maria apartment complex

1 week ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

Santa Maria residents are picking up the pieces after a fast-moving fire tore through the carports at Summergate Apartments early Tuesday morning, destroying more than a dozen vehicles. An investigation is now underway as fire officials are calling a likely case of arson. The fire broke out just before 1 a.m., with crews responding within minutes. However by the time they arrived, both the north and south carports were fully engulfed in flames.
Santa Maria's Elks Rodeo returns with a historic four-day lineup

1 week ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

The 82nd Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo is officially back and this year, it’s not just returning, it’s expanding. For the first time in its eight-decade history, the rodeo kicks off on a Wednesday night with a brand-new event: Extreme Bulls, a high-intensity showcase featuring 40 of the top bull riders in the nation going head-to-head with 40 of the sport’s most powerful bulls. “It’s all bulls, all night long,” said Johann McGuire, media director for the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo.
Okonite union workers strike after health coverage cut

1 week ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

A sudden cutoff of health insurance benefits has intensified tensions between Okonite and its workforce in Santa Maria, where more than 160 union employees remain on strike after rejecting a contract they say failed to address rising living costs and basic protections. Workers here manufacture the insulated cables that help power hospitals, military bases, transit systems, and major utilities across the country. But for many, the fight is no longer just about what they make up hourly.
Santa Maria community honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day

1 week ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

Flags waved gently across rows of headstones at the Santa Maria Cemetery on Monday as community members gathered to honor those who gave their lives in service to the United States. Hosted by VFW Post 2521, the annual Memorial Day ceremony served as a solemn reminder of the price of freedom. Veterans, city leaders, military families, and local organizations joined in a united act of remembrance.
Orcutt parents voice concerns over student behavior and safety

1 week ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

What began as a routine school board meeting turned into a charged evening of testimony for the Orcutt Union School District, as a growing number of parents and guardians stepped forward to share alarming experiences of escalating student behavior in classrooms. Some parents described incidents they say are disrupting learning and putting their children at risk. At the heart of the meeting was a plea: do more to protect the safety and stability of classrooms.
Next Generation Cowgirls return to Elks Rodeo Parade

1 week ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

They may be small in size, but the Next Generation Cowgirls are getting ready to make a big impression, and shine in this year’s Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade. These young riders are not only bringing charm and energy to local parades they’re carrying on a proud tradition. Led by sisters Yazmín and Yesi Reynoso, the group has become a standout feature in community events across the Central Coast. Yazmín Reynoso, a longtime rider, started the group three years ago when her daughter turned one.
“Together, We Did It”: Mother and daughter duo share the graduation stage at Allan Hancock College

2 weeks ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

For many college graduates, commencement is the end of a journey, but for Josie Mora and her daughter Mayra Campa, it was the celebration of a journey taken hand-in-hand. This spring, the mother-daughter duo walked across the stage at Allan Hancock College’s 104th commencement ceremony in Santa Maria, earning their associate degrees side by side. “I came from Mexico,” Josie explained. “I didn’t go to school for a long, long time after graduating with my high school diploma.