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James Gracey, US college student missing in Spain, is found dead, police say
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (862+ words) By Chris Boyette, Pau Mosquera Barcelona, Spain (CNN) " James "Jimmy" Gracey, an American college student reported missing in Spain earlier this week, has been found dead, a spokesperson for the Barcelona police told CNN. "Everything points to it being an…...
Guadalupe celebrates the opening of its long-planned new junior high school
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (482+ words) GUADALUPE, Calif. - After several decades of planning, the City of Guadalupe finally has its long-planned brand new junior high school. On Thursday, history was made when the first ever students walked onto the campus of Guadalupe Junior High School, marking…...
Rising Gas Prices Fueling an Increased Use in Santa Maria Public Transportation
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (473+ words) As gas prices continue to spike to historically high numbers, Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is reporting the number of people using public transportation is already starting to increase as well. SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - As gas prices continue to…...
Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg SFB scheduled for Friday afternoon
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (175+ words) VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) "A Falcon 9 launch of 25 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit is scheduled for Friday, March 20, between 2:48 p.m. and 6:48 p.m. from Vandenberg Space Force Base's Space Launch Complex 4 East. A live webcast of the launch will begin…...
Rain Forecast Adds to the Travel, Shopping, and Logistical Rush for the Holidays
3+ mon, 7+ hour ago (626+ words) SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - There is a rush for some people to step up their holiday shopping, travel and even cooking plans with an incoming wave of solid rain barreling down on the Central Coast. Today is expected to be…...
People in Santa Maria Looking for Ways to Stay Cool During Heat Wave
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (416+ words) SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Like the rest of the Central Coast and throughout much of California, Santa Maria is in midst of a record-breaking heat wave. On Tuesday, the city recorded a temperature of 95 degrees, easily eclipsing the previous high…...
"Hall of Flowers" brings budding cannabis businesses to Ventura
23+ hour, 4+ min ago (160+ words) VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) A cannabis trade show called "Hall of Flowers" is underway. The show is taking place at the Ventura County fairgrounds. It has a festival vibe. Industry insiders get a chance to listen to panel discussions. They are…...
Financial Help Available for First Time Home Buyers in Santa Barbara
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (222+ words) Financial Help Available for First Time Home Buyers in Santa Barbara'News Channel 3-12 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - American Riviera Bank has opened a new round of down payment assistance with support from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. The…...
Ashlee Buzzard Makes First Court Appearance After Two No-Shows
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (139+ words) LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - Ashlee Buzzard appeared in court today after'she failed to'appear at the last two hearings. Prosecutors say the Vandenberg Village woman shot her daughter during a road trip in October'and left her body in rural Utah. Buzzard has…...
Two-alarm Structure Fire knocked down in Ventura
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (77+ words) Ventura, Calif.- (KEYT) Fire crews knocked down a two-alarm structure fire that broke out in Ventura overnight. The fire happened at 3355 Ventura Road, a now vacant building that used to be a Tuff Shed business. While the fire was knocked…...