With this year's crop harvested - and nights growing longer and cooler - vineyards on the Central Coast are showing off their fall colors. These hues of red and yellow are from vines growing at Clos Pepe vineyards east of Lompoc. Forecasters say sunny skies today should give way to a 30-percent chance of rain by Thursday. Highs are expected in the lower 60s by Wednesday, with overnight lows ... Full Story »
Students could hardly stand still and listen as Superintendent Tom Allcock announced the opening of the new playground at Solvang Elementary School's lower campus on the morning of Friday, Oct. 30. Full Story »
A decade ago Kham Xiong was a quiet boy growing up in Lompoc with his 10 siblings, part of tightly knit Hmong community. Full Story »
Round two in the fight over pet population control hits the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors today in Santa Maria. Full Story »
Schools to close for Veterans Day Full Story »
Commuters seeking a short cut from the North County to Santa Barbara, travelers enjoying a leisurely drive on a California scenic highway, and folks headed to the Chumash Casino or Santa Ynez Valley wineries all wind up on Highway 154. Full Story »
An inmate walked out of the minimum security camp at the Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex early Sunday evening, and is still at large, according to a prison spokeswoman. Full Story »
A warrant has been recalled for actor Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi, because the couple have posted bond. Full Story »
The following arrests, incidents and information are from reports by law enforcement and other public safety agencies from 4 p.m. Friday to Monday. Full Story »
Two Santa Ynez Valley community groups have been awarded $250,000 from the federal government through an act meant to aid individuals and groups recoup legal fees in litigation against the government. Full Story »
For many motorists, a police DUI and license checkpoint is a momentary inconvenience - making sure seat belts are fastened, cell phones put away, and having to dig out the drivers license. Full Story »
The seventh annual Turducken Dinner fundraiser was held Saturday night at the Village Country Club. The black-tie affair included live music, area wine, gourmet food and a main course that literally is three birds in one. At left, Chef Mike puts the finishing touches to a side dish. City Councilman Tony Durham held a live auction, with all proceeds from the auction and the dinner going to the ... Full Story »
When one Santa Ynez Valley property owner asked to continue hosting weddings, fundraisers and industry events on his 54-acre parcel, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors swiftly shot him down. Full Story »
Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County public health departments are among 25 public health agencies across the state that received less than half of the H1N1 vaccine they requested. Full Story »
'Cycle of Violence' offered at Dorothy Jackson Center Full Story »
Wood carving is a skill and a hobby that takes time, patience, concentration and discipline - all things that seem to be in short supply these days. Full Story »
With a good government job in Lompoc and a successful photography business at his home in Orcutt, Mohammad Gul Mohabbat was living the good life. Full Story »
The fact that Lyla Marina May lived more than 12 years was remarkable, given her rough start to life. She was born with a chromosome disorder. Full Story »
The Central Coast will recognize veterans with several ceremonies and other events starting as early as this weekend. Full Story »
Fundraiser set for flood victims Full Story »
A bowling event Nov. 21 will raise money for North County Teen Court and give some program participants a chance to bowl for the first time. Full Story »
The worst of the recession is past for San Luis Obispo County, but a return to normal growth will be slow and probably won't begin until the end of 2010, according to an economic forecast released Friday. Full Story »
Lompoc officials are exploring how to shore up a vulnerable section of the Riverbend Park Bikeway that is in danger of collapsing into the Santa Ynez River during the next big rainwater flow down the river. Full Story »
A pocket park for Old Town Lompoc will go back to the drawing board, but the City Council has approved a dehumidifier system for the Aquatic Center, and the new Senior Community Center will move forward. Full Story »
A prosecution use-of-force expert testified Thursday that slain East Palo Alto police Officer Richard May was following proper protocol when he chased defendant Alberto Alvarez and struck him with a baton. Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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