KSBY-TV (San Luis Obispo, CA)

KSBY-TV first went live in May 1953. Currently, it serves as the NBC, CW, and LAFF affiliate for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, located along California's stunning Central Coast. Initially, the station was known as KVEC-TV, with the VEC in its name representing Valley Electric Company. KVEC-TV holds the distinction of being the first local television station established in the Central Coast area. At its launch, the station broadcasted shows from all three major television networks: NBC, CBS, and ABC.

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SLO Food Bank's new food pantry is helping community members in need

1 day ago | ksby.com | Eduardo Huijon Jr.

Earlier this month, the SLO Food Bank told KSBY News that food insecurity in San Luis Obispo County rose by 16 percent over the past year. We spoke with SLO Food Bank officials about why there’s a bigger need this year and how their new food pantry is helping community members stock up on food. “Since Covid, when we started seeing more people come out to our warehouse," said Molly Kern, the SLO Food Bank CEO.
PRJUSD superintendent provides update on budget deficit and low math scores after first year

4 days ago | ksby.com | Ashley Stevens

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) Superintendent Jennifer Loftus just completed her first year at the district, tackling low test scores and a nearly $5 million budget deficit. “The combination of reducing some positions and providing that retirement incentive allowed us to close several million dollars on our structural budget deficit," Loftus said.
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.
Sundowner winds along the southcoast, Low clouds expected through Wednesday

5 days ago | ksby.com | Eduardo Huijon Jr.

Happy Sunday, Central Coast!Sunny skies covered the area Sunday afternoon and will continue through the late afternoon. Breezy to gusty southwest-to-northwest winds occurred this afternoon for many areas as winds started to trend onshore. As for temperatures on Sunday, they were several degrees warmer than yesterday, but highs should still be about 2 to 10 degrees below seasonal norms.
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.