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Brown makes first visit to VAFB as CSAF Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world Ron Colone: Pre-election reflection, a call for greatness PCPA’s Young People’s Project workshop series kicks off ELECTION 2020 Get General Election results here starting at 8:00 p.m. Huge turnout as California finally reaches Election Day ADAM BEAM Associated Press Updated 52 min ago SACRAMENTO — Election Day in California produced few long lines at polling places Tuesday as a majority of the state’s more than 22 million registered voters already had cast ballots. Basketball VOTE: It’s Flowers vs. Dunlap in final Joe Bailey Updated 46 min ago Voting closes at 4 p.m. on Nov. 10. Government and Politics ’This is a privilege’: Lompoc residents cast their ballots ahead of Election Night Lisa Andre Updated 5 hrs ago Walking up the front steps of The Mission Club sporting shorts, sweatshirts and face coverings, first-time voters and brothers Levi Robbins, 19, and Daniel Robbins, 20, said exercising their right to vote now that they are officially old enough is... Crime and Courts Los Angeles woman accused of shooting at Hwy 101 motorists in Santa Maria Santa Maria Times Staff Report Updated 6 hrs ago A Los Angeles woman was arrested Monday on suspicion of assault with a firearm after allegedly shooting at passing motorists along Highway 101 in Santa Maria, prompting police to close a portion of the freeway and divert traffic through the city for several hours. State 5 things to know about the California election MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer Updated 4 hrs ago Turnout has been heavy during the early voting period as Californians cast ballots for president, the state Legislature, local offices and on … Government and Politics Santa Maria polls quiet Monday, with slow trickle of voters casting ballots Mike Hodgson Updated 8 hrs ago It was quiet Monday at two randomly selected polls in Santa Maria, where a slow trickle of voters came and went, despite the number of registe… Trending now Highway 101 southbound in Santa Maria closed at Donovan Los Angeles woman accused of shooting at Hwy 101 motorists in Santa Maria Driver critically injured in hit-and-run collision near Betteravia and Brown roads; another driver arrested Player of the Decade: Voting in semifinals now closed California police, merchants prepare for Election Day unrest Election 2020 - Information, stories and profiles from Central Coast races Election 2020: Profiles and stories on Santa Maria City Council, Mayoral and board races Election 2020: Profiles and stories on Santa Maria City Council, Mayoral and board races +16 Election 2020: Ballot drop boxes in Northern Santa Barbara County Election 2020: Ballot drop boxes in Northern Santa Barbara County The Latest Crime and Courts Lompoc Walmart robbery suspect arrested; police investigate liquor store attempted robbery Lompoc Record Staff Report 52 min ago Lompoc Police last week arrested a man who allegedly robbed Walmart with a BB gun and are also investigating an attempted robbery that occurre… Crime and Courts Lompoc police arrest suspect in attempted murder Lompoc Record Staff Report Updated 2 hrs ago A suspect was arrested Tuesday in the Oct. 30 kidnapping and attempted murder of a Lompoc woman, the Lompoc Police Department said. Local News Santa Barbara County passes 10K COVID-19 cases, 200K tests Tuesday Laura Place 3 hrs ago The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed an additional 24 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total number of … Local News By the numbers: COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County Updated 5 hrs ago COVID-19 Cases Columns Debbie Roberts Loucks: Taming a ’fire-breathing’ horse 6 hrs ago The next horse was led in like a fire-breathing dragon, with a handler on both sides of him. Eduardo went to work and this horse was many time… Local News Santa Maria City Council to meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. Santa Maria Times Staff Report Updated 3 hrs ago The Santa Maria City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight, Tuesday November 3 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Santa Maria City Hall. Because o… Extras Central Coast Senior Living Real Estate Today Real Estate Today View All California News AP VoteCast: California voters sour on state of nation Golden State Killer arrives in prison to start life sentence Virus hospitalizations surge as pandemic shadows US election Whitey Bulger’s family: Prison system did not protect him US judge blocks Trump immigration rule on public benefits Texas ranks highest in total number of COVID-19 cases in US Judge limits California governor’s powers during pandemic LA County official: All gatherings pose virus spread risk More California News Sports USC QB Slovis adds muscle, maturity before sophomore season VOTE: It’s Flowers vs. Dunlap in final Chargers at a loss when it comes to explaining blown leads Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world Player of the Decade: Voting in semifinals now closed Column: Left out of Masters a time to appreciate a good year Banged-up 49ers move ahead without Garoppolo, Kittle Mookie Betts, Jacob deGrom in the mix for historic NL awards More Sports Entertainment PCPA’s Young People’s Project workshop series kicks off Johnny Depp loses UK libel case over wife-beater claims Sean Connery, the ’original’ James Bond, dies at 90 Solvang’s Elverhøj Museum readies for reopening Nov. 6 World Series TV ratings average drops 32% below previous low Curious about going to a movie theater? 7 things to know Lompoc Halloween events with COVID-19 precautions promise sweet treats, fun Celebrate the Hallo-weekend with socially distanced spooky events More Entertainment SMT en Español Demócratas consiguen escaño de Colorado en el Senado AP Explica: Mucho por delante para declarar ganador en EEUU Europa endurece medidas al aumentar contagios por COVID Largas filas y entusiasmo en elecciones de EEUU Más noticias en Español Noticias Locales El viernes, nativos americanos celebraron el Día de la Cultura Chumash con cantos y bailes a tráves de un evento virtual 104 perros fueron rescatados de una residencia de Lompoc y enviados a albergues locales y estatales Guías de información para votantes arriban a buzones de correo del Condado de Santa Bárbara El organizador de Open Streets, Carlos Escobedo, promete ’hacer que las cosas sucedan’ si es elegido como concejal Más noticias locales Photos +8 Photos: Santa Marians cast their vote in 2020 General Election Photos: Santa Marians cast their vote in 2020 General Election +66 Photos: Long lines, enthusiasm but no major problems as US votes Photos: Long lines, enthusiasm but no major problems as US votes Player of the Decade: Voting in semifinals now closed Player of the Decade: Voting in semifinals now closed +10...