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Santa Maria police arrest outstanding shooting suspect

Written on 2 Oct, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police arrested the outstanding suspect in a shooting last month that occurred during a botched robbery. Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, officers responded to the alley in the 300 block of North Oakley... (Continue reading)

Man allegedly shoots and kills his wife in San Miguel, then flees

Written on 29 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly shot and killed his wife in San Miguel Monday night, then fled the area. Shortly before 10 p.m., San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shots fired... (Continue reading)

Second person shot in Santa Maria in 24-hour span

Written on 21 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second time within a span of 24 hours, a gunman shot and wounded a victim in Santa Maria. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, a caller reported hearing gunshots on the 700 block of South... (Continue reading)

Suspect shoots victim during attempted robbery in Santa Maria

Written on 19 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A would-be robber shot a victim in the leg in Santa Maria Friday night, after which police caught one of two suspects they were seeking. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the alley in the 300... (Continue reading)

Man wounded in Santa Maria shooting

Written on 12 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man suffered a gunshot wound in an overnight shooting in Santa Maria. Early Saturday morning, just after midnight, officers responded to the 2400 block of North Baldwin Way. Officers located a 34-year-old man who had sustained... (Continue reading)

Juvenile critically injured in Santa Maria shooting

Written on 5 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A shooting in Santa Maria on Thursday left a juvenile victim in critical condition. Shortly after 2:20 p.m., a caller reported a shooting in the 500 block of South Broadway. Officers arrived at the scene and found... (Continue reading)

Alleged gang member arrested for Lompoc shooting

Written on 5 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Lompoc police arrested an alleged gang member on Thursday over a shooting in the Santa Barbara County city last month. On May 3, dispatchers sent officers to the scene of a shooting at the intersection of N.... (Continue reading)

Man accused of committing 2023 Lompoc shooting

Written on 22 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Nearly three years after a shooting in Lompoc, detectives have named the alleged shooter, a man who is already in custody. Shortly before 7 a.m. on July 10, 2023, a caller reported a shooting in the 100... (Continue reading)

Stabbing, shooting reported within 30-minute span in Santa Maria

Written on 17 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A stabbing in Santa Maria left a victim critically wounded Saturday evening. Within a half hour of the stabbing, a shooting was reported in the northern Santa Barbara County city. Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported... (Continue reading)

Shooting results in brief lockdown of Lompoc High School

Written on 1 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A shooting on Thursday resulted in the brief lockdown of Lompoc High School. Prior to 2 p.m., multiple 911 callers reported the sound of gunshots in the area of the 600 block of West College Avenue. Thus... (Continue reading)