No introductions are required. Folks from all walks of life just stroll up to the vintage car of their choosing and ask about the engine, the speed, the restoration and more.

About 800 employees of C&D Zodiac Inc. in Santa Maria evacuated the business Friday morning after a spill of some 20 gallons of industrial-strength paint.

A torn leg ligament ended Matt Hole’s sophomore season as a linebacker at St. Joseph High School.

A small, traveling symbol reminded people that they were at the 2012 Strawberry Festival in Arroyo Grande on Saturday.

It takes a little more than a compound fracture, forcing either his broken tibia or fibula to pop through the skin just above his right ankle, to slow down Jacob Goeres.

Los Padres National Forest Officials are asking for your input. They are considering whether or not to re-issue a special use permit to the Winchester Canyon Gun Club.

Despite windy conditions, campers secured tents, recreational vehicle owners lined up in their sites and trucks towing boats have been filling up Cachuma Lake for the Memorial Day...

In fall of 1980, Jeanette Hall began her student career at Hancock College. And Friday afternoon, the 49-year-old woman finally donned the cap and gown to mark its end.

Hot rods, vintage roadsters and custom low-riders turned Santa Maria’s Broadway into a scene out of “American Graffiti” Friday evening as they cruised the main street in the...

More than 100 athletes — cheered on by a crowd of spectators and volunteers — raced or rolled down the track for a Special Olympics meet Friday at Righetti High School.

Arroyo Grande High School students ended this year’s Greek Week with paddling and splashing during the ever-popular Cardboard Boat Regatta.

Brittany Chartier was a little nervous her first day of her freshman year at St. Joseph High School.

Officials at U.C.S.B. recognized the difficulty some military members face when transitioning back into civilian life, so, they began working on getting programs and services in place...

Memorial Day is Monday, May 28 and many businesses are offering freebies and military discounts. Local municipalities and shops are also having free Memorial Day events this weekend.