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Elementary school student in Orcutt brings a gun to school

Written on 25 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An elementary school student brought an unloaded handgun to Pine Grove Elementary School in Orcutt on Wednesday morning whicl led to a law enforcement response. Another student notified a school staffer of the firearm. A school employee... (Continue reading)

Driver critically injured in wrong-way crash in Orcutt

Written on 12 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A wrong-way driver suffered critical injuries in a crash on Highway 135 in Orcutt on Monday, according to the CHP. Shortly before 10 p.m., a caller reported a two-car collision in the northbound lanes of Highway 135... (Continue reading)

Man fondles three young girls at Orcutt Dollar Tree, arrested

Written on 23 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers arrested a Santa Maria man last week who allegedly grabbed the buttocks of three young girls at the Orcutt Dollar Tree in August and September. On Aug. 21, a caller reported a man had grabbed the... (Continue reading)

Man killed in single vehicle crash in Orcutt

Written on 8 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 40-year-old man died after crashing his car in Orcutt Thursday night. Shortly before 10 p.m., a caller the crash off of Highway 135 onto Rice Ranch Road. Responders pronounced the man, who was the solo occupant... (Continue reading)

Man arrested for setting his house on fire in Orcutt

Written on 4 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man for intentionally setting his house on fire in Orcutt on Monday.  Shortly after 11 a.m., a witness reported a man was breaking out the windows of a home in... (Continue reading)

Small plane crashes in Orcutt

Written on 27 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A small plane crashed in a field in Orcutt on Saturday evening. The plane went down in a field near Marcum Street and Orcutt Avenue at approximately 5:21 p.m., according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.... (Continue reading)

Elderly man dies after crash on Highway 101 in Orcutt

Written on 23 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN An 80-year-old Santa Maria man died Wednesday after a crash on Highway 101 in Orcutt. [KSBY] The elderly man was driving a Honda Civic on southbound Highway 101 at Union Valley Parkway. At about 12:15 p.m.,... (Continue reading)

Helicopter crashes in Orcutt, pilot walks away

Written on 24 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The pilot of a helicopter that crashed in a field in Orcutt on Friday morning walked away uninjured from the wreckage. Shortly before 8 a.m., the pilot was spraying organic pesticides on a field near Orcutt-Garey and... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man killed in hit-and-run crash in Orcutt

Written on 20 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 33-year-old Paso Robles man was killed Sunday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Orcutt, according to the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office. Shortly before 1 a.m., a caller reported a pedestrian lying on Highway 135 south of... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria DUI suspect brandishes knife at deputies

Written on 13 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man who repeatedly brandished a knife at them while attempting to evade capture on Friday in an area along the border between Santa Maria and Orcutt.  Shortly after noon., a... (Continue reading)