The shooting death of a man by officers from Santa Maria Police Department during a domestic violence incident on June 5 was ruled justified following an investigation by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office. The series of events leading up to the shooting is detailed in a report, which was released to the public […]
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Woman struck and killed by semi-truck in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police Department officials identified a female pedestrian who was struck and killed in a traffic collision on Dec. 15 as 59-year-old resident Mary Linda Cabrera. According to SMPD Sgt. Daniel Rios, the incident occurred at 11:26 p.m. when Cabrera was struck by a semi-truck while crossing the road near the intersection of Blosser […]
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office installs new expired-medicine kiosks
Patients with unused or expired medications have a new way to dispose of them properly. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announced on Dec. 14 the installation of eight kiosks throughout the county designed to accept such medications. The kiosks were installed as a part of the “new and improved” Operation Medicine Cabinet that’s meant […]
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Santa Maria Police Department identifies suspect in Nov. 25 stabbing
The Santa Maria Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 24-year-old Caesar Perez, who is wanted in connection to a Nov. 25 stabbing near the Santa Maria Town Center Mall. According to SMPD Lt. Dan Cohen, police were patrolling the 200 block of East Cook Street at 4:20 p.m. when they noticed […]
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Lompoc Police Department launches app
The Lompoc Police Department is always looking to better connect with the public. The department issued collectible “action hero” trading cards depicting some of its officers. Now they’re going digital. In addition to protecting and serving, the LPD is a place to find bulletins, submit anonymous tips, get information on most wanted criminals, and find […]
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Spotlight on: Fitness Evolution
Jesse Lopez, corporate regional sales manager
In less than a month, the holiday season will be over and many of us will be standing on the scale (once again) with our heads hung low in disgust. And of course the immediate reaction is to make a mental declaration to lose weight and begin the search for a gym membership near you. […]
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A home for the holidays: Santa Barbara County nonprofits strive to house homeless veterans
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates that there are more than 47,000 homeless veterans on the streets of America on any given night. In Santa Barbara County, 208 of the homeless are veterans according to a local study. It’s a staggering statistic, but not easy to explain. Virtually all of America’s military […]
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Lompoc to consider new medical marijuana ordinance
Following in the footsteps of other cities in the county, the city of Lompoc was set to consider a new ordinance banning dispensaries and commercial cultivation of medical marijuana at its Dec. 15 meeting The result of the vote didn’t come before press time, although the city staff report written by City Attorney Joseph Pannone […]
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Six injured after car drives into lunch line at Alice Shaw Elementary
A student who became pinned underneath a car after a midday accident at Alice Shaw Elementary School in Orcutt on Dec. 8 suffered only minor scrapes and bruises, according to California Highway Patrol officer David Medina. According to Medina, the chaotic scene unfolded as students were lining up for lunch at approximately 11:45 a.m. when […]
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Former inmate’s daughter sues Corizon Health, Sheriff’s office
Corizon Health and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office are facing a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the daughter of Raymond Herrera, a former inmate who died while in custody at the Main Jail on June 15. Sharayah Herrera initially filed the lawsuit in Santa Barbara County Superior Court on Oct. 15, however the case […]
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Guadalupe considers medical marijuana cultivation ordinance
Fresh off the heels of the Santa Maria City Council’s unanimous vote to ban personal cultivation of medical marijuana, Guadalupe was set to consider a similar ordinance at its Tuesday, Dec. 8, council meeting. Note: The Sun was not able to report the results of the City Council meeting because it occurred after press time. […]
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Santa Maria moves closer to banning private cultivation of medical marijuana
If a new ordinance in Santa Maria receives final approval, then medical marijuana patients living in the city will still be able receive their medicine, but they won’t be able to grow it. Despite having several locals speaking against the ordinance at its Dec. 1 meeting (and only one for it), the Santa Maria City […]
