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3 weeks ago | 
ksby.com | Katherine Worsham |Karson Wells
The Santa Maria Fire Department has two new Type 6 fire trucks that are built to be more nimble than typical fire engines. Fire Captain Cody Joy explained that these trucks are mainly used for tactical patrol. “Basically, what that means is when a fire passes through, these will come back behind there and start mopping up all the hot stuff and the embers and checking on houses, that kind of thing,” he said. WATCH: SMFD Fire Capt. Cody Joy shows off features of new fire truck SMFD Fire Capt.
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2 months ago | 
ksby.com | Karson Wells
Pismo Beach is packed with tourists — even the recent grey skies are not keeping people away. And local business owners say the tourists bring in a lot of business around this time of year. Mike Shaheen opened Pedal Up, an electric bike rental shop in Pismo, last year, with his wife, Cynthia. They say that business is beginning to pick up again. "It's kind of hit or miss during the off-season," said Shaheen.
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2 months ago | 
953thebeach.com | Karson Wells
The first of four meetings aimed to inform parents of Santa Maria junior high students about the dangers of gangs and drugs in the area took place at El Camino Junior High on Tuesday night. School district officials say making sure parents are informed is the first step to keeping students safe. “Unfortunately, as young as the junior high level is an area of concern for gangs and drug risk,” said Samantha Scroggin, the Santa Maria Bonita School District public information officer.
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2 months ago | 
ksby.com | Karson Wells
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2 months ago | 
abc7.com | Karson Wells
"Oh my God, is that real?"ByKarson WellsWednesday, April 16, 2025 1:16AMCENTRAL COAST, Calif. -- On the Central Coast of California -- an unhoused man has become a millionaire from a scratch-off ticket. He purchased the lucky scratch card from a store earlier this month. "That's the winning ticket up there," said Wilson Samaan, manager at Sandy's Liquor. He has worked there since 2013, and said that this is the first time someone has ever won a prize of this size.
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2 months ago | 
ksby.com | Karson Wells
$1 million. That is how much one San Luis Obispo man won this month at Sandy's Deli-Liquor in San Luis Obispo. "That's the winning ticket up there, he match one number and the price was $1 million," said Sandy's manager Wilson Samaan, who posted a copy of the winning ticket above the register for everyone to see. Samaan has worked at the store since 2013, and says this is the first time someone has ever won a prize of this size. He says the winner is a long-time customer who is also homeless.
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2 months ago | 
ksby.com | Karson Wells
This weekend was on the warmer side, but we have some slightly cooler temperatures coming our way this week. Here is a look at the 7 day forecast. There are no watches or warnings to bring to your attention, so let's jump right into what temperatures you can expect in your area tomorrow, to begin your week. In Santa Barbara skies will be cloudy, with a high of 65 tomorrow. There is a chance for some rain on Tuesday. In Lompoc the high will be 69 tomorrow, with clouds.
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2 months ago | 
ksby.com | Karson Wells
This weekend will be on the warmer side, with temperatures staying similar through Monday. Tuesday we will see temperatures start to drop in most of our Central Coast communities. Here is a look at conditions you can expect tomorrow in your area. In Santa Barbara there will be patchy clouds with a high of 67. Lompoc can expect a high of 65 with a few clouds. In Santa Maria there will some clouds as well, accompanied by a high of 68.
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2 months ago | 
ksby.com | Karson Wells |Vivian Rennie
Hi, Central Coast! Here's a look at 6 events taking place this weekend that you won’t want to miss. Battle of the Openers - Concerts in the Plaza, Libertine Brewing Company, San Luis Obispo, Friday, April 11th, 8 p.m.A friendly competition for the remaining Opening Act spot in the 2025 Concerts in the Plaza season!The event starts at 8 p.m. at Libertine Brewing Company, and is for 21+. Participating performers include: Sami Rouissi, Colleen Rhatigan, Kyle Huskey, Kielo Smith, and Elyse Black.
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2 months ago | 
ksby.com | Karson Wells
Good morning Central Coast!Today will be warm, just like we experienced yesterday, but a notable change is that many communities will see some fog, in most cases this morning, but it could linger in some places. There is a Dense Fog advisory in effect through 9am this morning. It's kind of difficult to see at a quick glance, but this lighter gray region is where you could see an impact. Estimates are showing visibility could be as low as a quarter mile or less if you are in the dense fog.
