SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria community is mourning the loss of 18-year-old Mason Rohwedder after he died in a motorcycle crash on Oct. 24. The crash happened just past 4:33 p.m. on S. College Drive as Rohwedder was not given right of way and collided with the driver's side of a car trying to The post Santa Maria community mourns teenager who died from motorcyle crash appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

This is an update to a fatal traffic collision that occurred on 10/13/24 in the 600 block of West Cypress. The suspect in this traffic collision has been identified as Federico Garcia Galvez, 35 years, of Santa Maria. Galvez is currently wanted at this time for felony hit and run causing injury or death.

It often takes the long arm of the law a bit of time to snare a criminal perpetrator. In the case of. Santa Maria resident Alex Brandon Lopez-Ramirez, 21, it took the cops more than a month to. catch up to him. The case began on September 18, when uniformed...

Today Oct. 29 2024 was the annual day of the dead carnival for all the Spanish classes. Teachers get together and set up different activities for the students to do. A day before each teacher give their students a small piece of paper called a “passport” and each student must complete 3 activities. After completing a certain activity the teacher in charge of stamping your “passport” meaning that you did that activity. Now I will walk you through the activities each teacher was in charge of. Mrs. Hidalgo station was coloring a skeleton mask. She had different coloring pages of different skeletons. Mrs.Villalobos station was making a bracelet. She had different colors of beads and you had to put from 28 to 35 beads in a string depending of the size of your wrist. Mr. Ferreira station was making a skull out of sugar. He had a bucket full of sugar and he made us pour water into the bucket and mix it until the sugar was hard. After that you would put the sugar in a skull mold and press the sugar down. Then you would transfer the skull into a plate. Mrs. Garcia station was planting a Cempasuchil flower. She would give you a small pot with dirt, then she would give you a seed. Mr. Calderon station was writing a letter to a loved one who passed away. You were able to dedicate the letter to anyone you would like. Mr. Gabaldon station was putting a tattoo. He had different colors of skulls and you were able to choose how many tattoos you wanted to put on. Lastly Mr. Edwards station was similar to Mr. Calderon’s. After finishing your 3 activities you were able to do more but you were also able to just hang around until the bell rang.

The City of Santa Maria released a statement this week saying in part, the riverbed clean-up efforts have seen significant progress. The post City of Santa Maria continues clean-up efforts for the Santa Maria Riverbed appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

The City of Santa Maria is set to light up two sports facilities for the first time ever during a celebration event scheduled Wednesday night at Crossroads Basin. The post Santa Maria ‘flips the switch’ on long-awaited new sports field lighting appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

LOMPOC, Calif. – Four people were arrested during an inspection warrant at two red-tagged properties in Lompoc Wednesday morning. On Oct. 30, around 8:45 a.m., officers alongside code enforcement division personnel executed an inspection warrant at red-tagged properties at 438 South J Street and 215 West Locust Avenue stated a press release Wednesday about the The post Four people arrested while living in two red-tagged buildings after a search by police appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

Enthusiastic elementary school cheer squads members and their supporters packed the Righetti High School gymnasium Saturday for the inaugural Santa Maria-Bonita School District Cheer Fall Showcase. "Oh my gosh, it's incredible," said event organizer Laurie Graack, Santa Maria Bonita School District director of scholastic events as the Cheer Showcase was...

The man is accused of shoving the van driver as the driver pumped gas, climbing into the vehicle and taking off.

The City of Santa Maria Utilities Department has postponed the date of its Pumpkin Smashing Event to Sunday, Nov. 3 due to forecasted rain. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Town Center West parking lot near Broadway (Highway 135) and Main Street. Admission and parking are free.

Another longtime favorite dining spot in Shell Beach is closing its doors. This weekend marks the end for the Spyglass Inn Restaurant.

County animal services completes two-month investigation. –After a two-month investigation by San Luis Obispo County Animal Services, the district attorney’s office announced it is reviewing a case involving the discovery of 40 dead cats in a Paso Robles apartment for possible criminal charges. “Today, this office received an investigation...

Can a defendant who is losing a case delay trial through an alleged physical altercation with the plaintiff in front of the jury? In San Luis Obispo County they can. Near the end of a nearly month-long trial over allegations Erik Benham defrauded Vic Kurkeyerian regarding a partnership agreement, San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge Tana Coates declared a mistrial after jurors witnessed an altercation. Judge Coates then rescheduled the trial for Sept. 2025.

Here’s how this lesser-known American barbecue took root and where to try Santa Maria-style tri-tip.

In its latest Reality Check, The Tribune investigates reports of drones that appeared to be checking out utility poles in local neighborhoods.

Cool and breezy conditions continue Wednesday. A wind advisory goes in effect 3pm Tuesday until midnight for Ventura County Valleys with gusts up to 40 mph. A high surf advisory is in effect for north Santa Barbara County & San Luis Obispo County Beaches Tuesday until 11pm with waves up to 12 feet expected. A The post Cool & breezy Wednesday, weekend rain chances appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

The county already paid Ray Bunnell $20,000, but that was for one-time, limited access to his property for environmental surveys.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – Fire crews are responding to a quarter-acre fire along eastbound Highway 46 east of Cholame and the interchange with Highway 41. According to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department, the forward progress of the flames was stopped around 12:39 p.m. and the fire was fully contained about 1:06 The post Fire crews responding to quarter-acre vegetation fire along Highway 46 east of Cholame appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

Pioneer Valley wants the Shield back. Santa Maria wants to keep it. Santa Maria seeks to get into the playoffs. Pioneer Valley will seek to keep the Saints out. Kickoff for the non-league football game between the crosstown rivals is at Pioneer Valley Friday night at 6:30 p.m. The game is the regular season finale for both teams.

SLO County Animal Services is currently investigating a case of crimes against animals after finding 40 dead and 6 live cats in a apartment.