Grace Bennett

San Luis Obispo

Content Producer at KSBY-TV (San Luis Obispo, CA)

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Pop-up clinic offers low-cost care for pets in the community

5 days ago | ksby.com | Grace Bennett

C.A.R.E.4Paws hosted a Pet Wellness Clinic at the Minami Community Center in Santa Maria on Sunday, offering low-cost vaccines, flea treatment, and several other services to local pets. Sunday's clinic also offered free microchipping ahead of the 4th of July holiday, provided by Santa Barbara County Animal Services. Kylie Celement, a C.A.R.E.4Paws wellness assistant, told KSBY that the lowered cost of the clinic appeals to many community members.
Local girls volleyball team gears up for national championships this week

5 days ago | ksby.com | Grace Bennett

It's preparation time for the San Luis Obispo Volleyball Club (SLOVBC), as the 15 and under girls volleyball team gears up for a national championship competition. The team of 14 and 15-year-old players spent Sunday morning practicing at Cal Poly's Mott Gym, perfecting their techniques for the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships in Dallas, Texas. KSBY stopped by the team's practice to see how players are feeling ahead of the competition. “It's very competitive.
Princesses visit Madonna Inn during special children's event

5 days ago | ksby.com | Grace Bennett

Princesses of all ages filled the Madonna Inn Sunday afternoon to enjoy a celebration and a special performance. Children gathered at the iconic hotel for A 'Popular' Celebration, which offered princess makeovers, storytelling, a dance party, and a sing-along with some fan-favorite Disney princesses. Sunday's event also featured several characters from the "Wicked" musical who performed a show for the young attendees.
Unplanned outage leaves 1,500 without power in Arroyo Grande

5 days ago | ksby.com | Grace Bennett

1,505 Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) customers in east Arroyo Grande were left without power Sunday morning after an unplanned outage in the area. The utility company says the outage was reported at 10:39 a.m.According to the PG&E Outage Center, the outage extends east of State Route 227 and north of Newsom Springs Road, stopping just south of Biddle Regional Park.
Evacuations issued at campground in north SLO Co. after vegetation fire sparks

5 days ago | ksby.com | Grace Bennett

Evacuations were issued for the Sandy Point Campground in north San Luis Obispo County on Saturday after a vegetation fire sparked at Lake Nacimiento, according to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. The agency first reported the fire on X at 6:27 p.m., saying that it had burned about 2 acres near the campground. Authorities reported that a full wildland response, including ground and air resources, was sent to the scene.
'Dune Detectives' take to the sand to learn about nature during local program

6 days ago | ksby.com | Grace Bennett

With summer officially starting this weekend, the Central Coast's youngest explorers took to the sand on Saturday to soak up some sun and learn about nature. California State Parks organized a Dune Detectives event, inviting young kids to explore the Oceano Dunes and search for animal tracks and hidden treasures. Kids also dove in with hands-on activities to examine evidence and learn more about the Central Coast's native species.
Hot rods, race cars, and lowriders: Santa Maria Elks Lodge Car Show returns

6 days ago | ksby.com | Grace Bennett

Hot rods, custom cars, motorcycles, and trucks headed to north Santa Barbara County this weekend for the 29th annual Santa Maria Elks Lodge Car Show. Community members got the chance to see over 100 unique vehicles, including muscle cars, race cars, and lowriders. Attendees also enjoyed a raffle and a special awards ceremony celebrating the best cars at the event. One local told KSBY that he sees the annual car show as a way to connect with the community. "[It's] tons of fun, you know.
Hundreds on Central Coast face power shutoffs, outage warnings Saturday

6 days ago | ksby.com | Grace Bennett

Hundreds of Central Coast residents are facing power shutoffs and outage warnings this weekend as utility companies brace for critical fire weather conditions. As of Saturday afternoon, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) told KSBY that 294 residents in Northern San Luis Obispo County were left without power after the company issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in the region. The PSPS spans across areas east of San Miguel, as well as areas surrounding Lake Nacimiento.
SpaceX targeting Sunday for launch of Transporter-14 mission from Vandenberg SFB

1 week ago | ksby.com | Grace Bennett

SpaceX is targeting Sunday afternoon for the launch of its Transporter-14 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch window for the Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to open at 2:18 p.m.SpaceX officials say the Transporter-14 rideshare mission will carry 70 payloads into low-Earth orbit. Those payloads reportedly include microsatellites, nanosatellites, re-entry capsules, and orbital transfer vehicles.
Authorities investigating fatal crash on Highway 46 in Paso Robles

1 week ago | ksby.com | Grace Bennett

One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 46 this week, according to the Paso Robles Police Department (PRPD). On Wednesday at around 9:31 p.m., PRPD says it received a report of a traffic collision involving two vehicles and several patients with injuries. Officers arrived at the intersection of eastbound Highway 46 and Mill Road to find the two vehicles blocking the lanes in both directions.