# santa maria (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover santa maria. Page: Feed: --- ## [REACH 38 helicopter crews in Santa Maria will now carry blood on board for in-flight transfusions](https://www.ksby.com/santa-maria/reach-38-helicopter-crews-in-santa-maria-will-now-carry-blood-on-board-for-in-flight-transfusions) _2026-08-26 · Crystal Bermudez · Homepage_ Santa Maria-based REACH 38 air medical crews will now carry blood on board their helicopter, allowing them to begin transfusions before critically injured patients reach the emergency room. ## [Transmitter issue causes over-the-air signal outage for south Santa Barbara County viewers](https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/transmitter-issue-causes-over-the-air-signal-outage-for-south-santa-barbara-county-viewers) _2026-08-26 · KSBY Staff · Homepage_ A transmitter issue is causing an over-the-air outage for viewers in south Santa Barbara County. Engineers are working to fix it. ## [13th annual Day of Hope happening on Wednesday in Santa Maria](https://www.ksby.com/santa-maria/13th-annual-day-of-hope-happening-on-wednesday-in-santa-maria) _2026-08-26 · Ty Soria · Homepage_ Dignity Health, partnering with the Santa Maria Times, is holding the 13th annual Day of Hope event, which will run from 7 a.m. to noon. ## [Juvenile identified behind shooting threat at Orcutt Academy High School](https://www.ksby.com/orcutt/juvenile-identified-behind-shooting-threat-at-orcutt-academy-high-school) _2026-08-23 · KSBY Staff · Homepage_ Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies have identified the person who posted a video on TikTok threatening a shooting at Orcutt Academy High School. ## [Little to no change in temperatures this weekend](https://www.ksby.com/weather/todays-forecast/little-to-no-change-in-temperatures-this-weekend) _2026-08-23 · Leslie Santibañez-Molina · Homepage_ Coastal areas will continue to experience night-to-morning low clouds and fog. Temperatures will start to trend upwards again starting on Tuesday. Here is your full forecast!\* ## [SLO County annual siren test was a success, officials say](https://www.ksby.com/pismo-beach/slo-county-annual-siren-test-was-a-success-officials-say) _2026-08-23 · Makayla Richardson · Homepage_ From the Nipomo Mesa to Cayucos, sirens across San Luis Obispo County rang out twice on Saturday for the county's annual full-scale emergency siren test. ## [Morro Bay High School introduces its first-ever flag football team](https://www.ksby.com/morro-bay/morro-bay-high-school-introduces-its-first-ever-flag-football-team) _2026-08-22 · Valentina Saldaña · Homepage_ Cleats and flags have made their way to the Morro Bay High School football field as the school welcomes its first-ever flag football team. ## [Atascadero's annual Cruisin' Weekend draws classic car enthusiasts from across California](https://www.ksby.com/atascadero/atascaderos-annual-cruisin-weekend-draws-classic-car-enthusiasts-from-across-california) _2026-08-22 · Leslie Santibañez-Molina · Homepage_ Classic car enthusiasts filled downtown Atascadero Friday evening for the 33rd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite, kicking off the city's annual Cruisin' Weekend celebration. ## [Buellton's iconic Pea Soup Andersen's billboards face uncertain future as community weighs options](https://www.ksby.com/santa-ynez-valley/buelltons-iconic-pea-soup-andersens-billboards-face-uncertain-future-as-community-weighs-options) _2026-08-22 · Crystal Bermudez · Homepage_ Two remaining billboards tied to the historic Pea Soup Andersen's restaurant have separate paths forward, with local organizations and the city working to preserve their presence along the freeway. ## [New Navigation Center opens in Santa Maria to support youth experiencing housing instability](https://www.ksby.com/santa-maria/new-navigation-center-opens-in-santa-maria-to-support-youth-experiencing-housing-instability) _2026-08-22 · Arly Lara · Homepage_ A recent Santa Barbara County report found a 22% increase in youth homelessness among those ages 18 to 24. Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley is responding with a new resource center. ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/byfXSWWIAZbF) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [Landscaping improvements could be on the horizon for busy Nipomo street](https://www.ksby.com/nipomo/landscaping-improvements-could-be-on-the-horizon-for-busy-nipomo-street) _2026-08-22 · Makayla Richardson · Homepage_ A Nipomo man wants to see a sea of poppies on his drive home instead of empty medians but he’s had some difficulties making that dream a reality. He's not the only one looking to improve the view. ## [Santa Barbara County seeks public input on Northern Branch Jail expansion plans](https://www.ksby.com/santa-maria/santa-barbara-county-seeks-public-input-on-northern-branch-jail-expansion-plans) _2026-08-21 · Leslie Santibañez-Molina · Homepage_ Just weeks after Santa Barbara County leaders approved plans to expand the Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria, officials are unveiling early design concepts and seeking community input on the project. ## [The week ends on a mild note with afternoon sunshine and heat](https://www.ksby.com/weather/todays-forecast/the-week-ends-on-a-mild-note-with-afternoon-sunshine-and-heat) _2026-08-21 · Vivian Rennie · Homepage_ The next few days bring in a transition to slightly cooler weather. Here is what you need to know from Meteorologist Vivian Rennie. ## [Pet of the week, Lillie](https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/pet-of-the-week-lillie) _2026-08-21 · Vivian Rennie · Homepage_ Every week we feature an available animal from Woods Humane Society! This week it is Lillie's turn in the spotlight! ## [Santa Maria Police Department joining Lompoc in using AI for non-emergency calls](https://www.ksby.com/santa-maria/santa-maria-police-department-joining-lompoc-in-using-ai-for-non-emergency-calls) _2026-08-21 · Arly Lara · Homepage_ The Santa Maria Police Department will soon roll out its Hyper AI system to assist with non-emergency dispatch calls, drawing mixed opinions from community members. ## [2026 California Mid-State Fair breaks records](https://www.ksby.com/paso-robles/2026-california-mid-state-fair-breaks-records) _2026-08-21 · Monique Lopez · Homepage_ The 2026 California Mid-State Fair has come and gone, and now it’s time to see how the annual fair fared. ## [Structure fire in San Luis Obispo leaves a resident displaced](https://www.ksby.com/san-luis-obispo/structure-fire-in-san-luis-obispo-leaves-a-resident-displaced) _2026-08-21 · Evelyn Santa Rosa · Homepage_ Crews with the San Luis Obispo Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at the 100 block of South Street on Thursday afternoon. ## [Best of NSBC 2026](https://www.santamariasun.com/special-issues-2/best-of-nsbc-2026-2/) _2026-08-20 · Sun Staff · Santa Maria Sun_ The tribe—that’s you, dear readers—has made its final decision about the businesses, organizations, and people who make the community shine. Only those who have outserved, outshone, and outsmarted the rest to become the best are included in this issue. As part of the season 26 finale, take a gander at the sole survivors of our \[…\] The post Best of NSBC 2026 appeared first on Santa Maria Sun . ## [Sheriff’s Office pins timecard arrests to increased oversight](https://www.santamariasun.com/news-2/sheriffs-office-pins-timecard-arrests-to-increased-oversight/) _2026-08-20 · Caleb Wiseblood · Santa Maria Sun_ Arrested in early August, Jeffrey Koeller is the second Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office employee to face embezzlement charges this year. Both Koeller and Segun Ogunleye—arrested in late January—worked for the Sheriff’s Office as custody sergeants, and were charged for fraudulently claiming and receiving earnings of $93,000 and $175,000, respectively, for hours they did not \[…\] The post… ## [AI to assist Santa Maria Police with nonemergency calls](https://www.santamariasun.com/news-2/ai-to-assist-santa-maria-police-with-nonemergency-calls/) _2026-08-20 · Madison White · Santa Maria Sun_ It doesn’t get sick. It never gets tired. It won’t go on vacation. It’s artificial intelligence. Hyper, an AI responder, will soon start its residency at the Santa Maria Police Department to answer incoming calls on the nonemergency phone line, (805) 928-3781. For a three-year service period, the city will pay around $305,000. At the \[…\] The post AI to assist Santa Maria Police with nonemergency… ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4yyUtjcmq5cc) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [County paves the way for asphalt refinery’s reboot](https://www.santamariasun.com/news-2/county-paves-the-way-for-asphalt-refinerys-reboot/) _2026-08-20 · Caleb Wiseblood · Santa Maria Sun_ Defunct for more than five years, an idle asphalt refinery is on track for revival thanks to a recent Santa Barbara County permit transfer. On Aug. 12, the county Planning Commission greenlit a change of owner, operator, and guarantor on a permit to process crude oil into asphalt at a Santa Maria Valley-based 1930s-built refinery \[…\] The post County paves the way for asphalt refinery’s reboot… ## [Political Watch: August 20, 2026](https://www.santamariasun.com/news-2/political-watch-august-20-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Caleb Wiseblood · Santa Maria Sun_ • State Sen. John Laird’s (D-Santa Cruz) Senate Bill 917 passed the California Legislature on Aug. 13. Laird designed the measure to expand opportunities for small wineries seeking to sell wine and offer tastings at certified farmers markets. The bill advanced to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his consideration. Sponsored by the Family Winemakers of California \[…\] The post Political Watch: August 20, 2026… ## [For more than 50 years, the Central Coast Corvette Club has stirred up good times](https://www.santamariasun.com/news-2/for-more-than-50-years-the-central-coast-corvette-club-has-stirred-up-good-times/) _2026-08-20 · Madison White · Santa Maria Sun_ When Donna W. moved to California from Indiana, her first thought before even contemplating purchasing a home was, “Can we buy a Corvette?” The Indiana weather hadn’t been suited for convertibles, but things were different in the Golden State. Donna—who insisted on being identified by her last initial—discovered the Chevrolet sports cars from a TV \[…\] The post For more than 50 years, the Central… ## [Santa Maria special](https://www.santamariasun.com/opinion/santa-maria-special/) _2026-08-20 · The Canary · Santa Maria Sun_ Santa Barbara County gave unanimous approval for an oil-related thing. I know. Pick those jaws up off the ground! It was fairly routine—the county Planning Commission gave the go-ahead for an ownership transfer of an asphalt refinery near Santa Maria. But the last time an ownership transfer came before the county, it was denied! (Yes, \[…\] The post Santa Maria special appeared first on Santa Maria… ## [The Lompoc Valley Needs Assessment report was not a reliable indicator of the city’s health](https://www.santamariasun.com/opinion/the-lompoc-valley-needs-assessment-report-was-not-a-reliable-indicator-of-the-citys-health/) _2026-08-20 · Taylor Saugstad and Ron Fink · Santa Maria Sun_ The Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization recently commissioned a report, the Community Health Needs Assessment, to assess the “health and well-being of Lompoc residents through four focus areas: financial stability and affordability, chronic illnesses, behavioral health, and healthy lifestyles.” Did the “organization representatives” have a hidden agenda? And were reports of chronic… ## [Why are we tipping more?](https://www.santamariasun.com/opinion/why-are-we-tipping-more/) _2026-08-20 · By Rusty Evans, Los Osos · Santa Maria Sun_ What happened to the good old days when a restaurant employee who served you promptly and accurately was happy to get a 10 percent tip? I’m not sure those days were any better, but I am sure it is not the fault of the minimum-wage worker in front of you who is offering a tip \[…\] The post Why are we tipping more? appeared first on Santa Maria Sun . ## [Slash our addiction to plastic](https://www.santamariasun.com/opinion/slash-our-addiction-to-plastic/) _2026-08-20 · By Don Maruska, Los Osos · Santa Maria Sun_ If you’re not concerned about plastics, you should be. Plastic doesn’t return harmlessly to nature. It breaks into ever smaller microplastics and nanoplastics that now appear in our food, water, air, blood, and even human brain tissue. In one major study, people whose carotid-artery plaque contained plastic particles were more likely to suffer a heart \[…\] The post Slash our addiction to plastic…