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KSBY Action News NBC 6	Filmmakers workshops open for registration The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival has opened registration for summer filmmaking workshops. The workshop are for all ages. Learn how to make great short films, animated films and more. Sessions begin July 9 and are all taught by professional filmmakers. Space is limited so register before they fill up if you are interested. For more information, click here. Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/18 18:59
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Wine and Comedy kicks of SLO Film Festival activities Niner Wine Estates is teaming up with the SLO International Film Festival to host Comedy Shorts Night. On Saturday, June 9th, comedy short films from the 2006-2012 film festivals will be shown at Niner. The reception starts at 6, with the film screenings starting at 7. And it's free! There is a suggested $20 donation, and reservations are recommended. For more information on Comedy Shorts Night and the SLO International Film Festival, click here. Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/18 18:51
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Salinas grower recalls bagged iceberg lettuce SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Salinas lettuce grower has voluntarily recalled certain bagged salads after routine sampling detected listeria contamination. The contaminated packages of shredded iceberg lettuce were distributed in retail stores in California and Colorado. The bagged salads were produced by River Ranch Fresh Foods and sold under the brand names River Ranch, Farm Stand, Hy-Vee, Marketside, Shurfresh, The Farmer's Market, Cross Valley, Fresh n Easy, Promark, and Sysco. The bagged lettuce is no longer in stores, but the California Department of Public Health said Friday that consumers may have some of the recalled products in their refrigerators. Symptoms of listeria infection include high fever, headache and neck stiffness. Infants, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are at risk of becoming severely ill from the bacteria. No illnesses have been reported. (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/18 16:47
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Law enforcement searching for parolee who cut off monitoring bracelet in Buellton The California Parole Apprehension Team is searching for a wanted man near Buellton. The California Department of Corrections tells us Albert Lee Allen was on parole for failing to register as a sex offender. He was required again to register as a sex offender by May 11 when he was granted parole, but again failed to do so. On Wednesday, officials say he cut off his monitoring bracelet. A parole agent went to his location but allen was already gone. local law enforcement agencies are also helping with the search.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/18 16:24
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Teen captures footage of bear wandering through Atascadero neighborhood A local teen captured footage of a bear running through his Atascadero neighborhood Friday morning, just moments before that bear was hit and killed on Highway 101. Alex Maxville, 17, was about to get in his car when the black bear darted up Dolores Avenue around 7:30 a.m. Friday. Officers had been following the bear since it was first spotted in the residential area, alerting neighbors and attempting to keep it away from traffic. The Atascadero Police Department tells KSBY that at one point, the bear ran right past a boy walking with his headphones on. Unfortunately, the animal eventually made its way to Highway 101, where it was hit by a car near Traffic Way. Officers say the bear attempted to climb up a steep hillside to get away, but it was too injured and they were forced to shoot it. The police department says it doesn't have tranquilizers at its disposal, and it couldn't wait for Fish and Game officials to arrive because it would put other drivers at risk. The person driving the car that hit the bear was not hurt. Officers believe the bear had a broken leg from the impact. Tonight on KSBY News at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., we'll share footage of the bear roaming through the Atascadero neighborhood.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/18 14:27
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Police: Santa Maria man assaults officer, tries to grab his gun A Santa Maria man faces charges for allegedly assaulting an officer and trying to grab an officer's gun. Santa Maria Police received a complaint on Friday morning in the 500 block of South Oakley, of a man wearing only a shirt, banging on apartment doors and acting "crazy". When officers arrived on scene, police say Sergio Cerda, 29, assaulted one of the officers, prompting a violent struggle between Cerda and three officers. Police say Cerda grabbed one of the officer's holstered firearm and tried to remove it, but was not successful. Cerda was arrested and booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail. Police say the three officers have minor cuts and bruises but did not need medical attention.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/18 12:07
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Golfers tee off to grant wishes for local children in need Hundreds are teeing off today for the second annual "Golf for Wishes" tournament at Monarch Dunes in Nipomo. The goal is to raise $25,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The money will be used to grant the wishes of five, local children with life-threatening medical conditions. A 15-year-old Santa Maria girl with leukemia is the event's honorary co-chair.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/18 11:05
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Local PTA honored for creating health and wellness program for students Santa Rosa Academic Academy in Atascadero has been honored for its health and wellness program. The school's PTA established the program that teaches students about the importance of fruits, veggies and daily exercise in fun, tasty ways by giving kids samples, kid-friendly recipes and fun facts. "It's much easier to use processed foods and fast foods, but we want to show them its just as economical and easy to prepare fresh foods," the program's chair Veronica DeCoster told KSBY News in a past interview. Their efforts were recognized by the California PTA with the 2012 School Wellness Bronze Award. It is just one of 20 schools statewide recognized.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/18 11:03
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Art show opens minds and celebrates Mental Health Month If you happen to be strolling downtown San Luis Obispo, pop into a pseudo art studio set up by Transitions-Mental Health Association. Nearly 200 pieces of art are on display for the 16th Annual Opening Minds Art Show. It is a way for folks in the mental health illness community to express themselves by sharing their art, feelings and thoughts with the pubic. "We use art to help folks get to know themselves a little bit better and to have a therapeutic interaction with something they can create and then share with other people. As you'll see from the art, it ranges all sorts of medians all sorts of styles , experience levels. It shows me we're reaching a larger swath of the community," said Barry Johnson, TMHA's Division Director. The show will be open daily from noon-6pm throughout the month of May. It is at the site of the organization's future Wellness Center at Nipomo and Pacific Streets where during the next year TMHA will develop eight new studios to provide permanent affordable housing for adult men or women who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, and in recovery from mental illness.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/18 10:48
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Driver who was hero in '76 Calif. bus kidnap dies CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (AP) - A California school bus driver who was hailed as a hero for helping 26 students escape after three kidnappers buried them underground in 1976 has died. Frank Edward "Ed" Ray was 91. A family member says Ray died Thursday from complications of cirrhosis of the liver. Ray was the only adult on board when his school bus was hijacked in the farm town of Chowchilla. The kidnappers then held them inside a truck buried underground in a plan to demand $5 million ransom. Ray led the children to safety after he and two older children dug their way out as the kidnappers slept. No one was hurt. The incident was made into a TV movie. His granddaughter, Robyn Gomes, says Ray didn't consider himself a hero. (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/18 10:43
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Atascadero police shoot a bear crossing Highway 101 A black bear crossing southbound Highway 101 in Atascadero north of Traffic Way has been shot by police. We know the bear was put down, but dispatchers could not confirm whether the bear was shot with a tranquilizer or other means. Police are waiting for Fish and Game to come pick up the bear. Dispatch said traffic is moving without delays through the area. Stay with ksby.com and KSBY News for the latest on this developing story.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/18 7:41
KSBY Action News NBC 6	SLO County Band kicks off series The San Luis Obispo County Band will continue it's new Springtime Series entitled "Classic Concerts in Historical Places" at the SLO Masonic Lodge on Sunday, May 27th. The first concert was at the Dallidet Abode in April. A special musical guest group is also featured during each of these afternoons of music and history. The County Band is partnering with these venues and their docent organizations for the Sunday afternoon concerts. Special historical displays and tours will also be featured during each afternoon. A $10 per adult donation is suggested at the door. The Sunday afternoon, May 27th, concert is at the SLO Masonic Hall at 859 Marsh Street in San Luis Obispo. The San Luis Obispo Trumpet Alliance will perform at 1:00 p.m., followed by the San Luis Obispo County Band at 2 p.m. Parking will be available in the adjoining city parking structure. The Hall is on the second floor of the building. You can get there by using the grand stairway from Marsh St. or an elevator immediately around the corner from the main entrance.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/17 21:47
KSBY Action News NBC 6	SMBSD remains focused on education, despite board distractions If you missed it on our late news Wednesday night, a lot of people were pretty fired up at the Santa Maria Bonita School Board Meeting. Their target? Outspoken School Board Member Will Smith. Community members packed Wednesday night's board meeting to show their disapproval with Smith. Board President Linda Cordero proposed censuring him, and the board approved a committee to investigate his behavior. Meanwhile, parents have already served him with an official intent to recall. About 200 people showed up to the meeting. Not a single person spoke out in favor of Smith. There has been so much talk of his antics, we wanted to focus on what it means for education in the classroom. To say there was passion at Wednesday night's school board meeting would be putting it lightly. "We will recall you," said Glenn Goldin, who's spearheading the movement to recall Smith. As he served Smith with an intent to recall, the crowd erupted but none of it phased Smith. "It does not bother me. They've got a long way to go," he said. Smith has previously compared himself to Martin Luther King Jr. or Caesar Chavez with his outspoken nature. "I have the floor and I would appreciate it if you would bring counsel into order," Smith shouted. At times, the meeting seemed to have overtones of a melodrama with boos and hisses. "If you decide you want to play the games and be impressive for the cameras, help yourself," Smith said to Board President Linda Cordero. But what concerns some parents is that these aren't characters in a play, they are educators. "The whole point is there's bigger issues," said Joe Talaugon. "My kids, these kids, that's the issue." Ariel: "Do you worry about how meetings like last night affect the district's image?" "Of course, you have to," said District Superintendent Phil Alvarado. "It's starting to feel like they don't care," Talaugon said. "There shouldn't be any bickering. [It] should be cut and dry. It's about the kids. Get them what they need. Get the teachers what they need." Whether or not Smith stays on the board, Alvarado says the district's focus hasn't changed. "The learning that goes on in the classroom and the services provided to kids still and will always be paramount in what we do." Alvarado say he has not received the wave of phone calls from concerned parents following Wednesday night's meeting. However, some people are so upset, the district says a couple of parents have asked how they can run for school board. It will take 10,000 signatures before the community can hold a recall election. Smith is not up for re-election until 2014.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/17 19:09
KSBY Action News NBC 6	San Luis Obispo baseball loses in 1st Round The San Luis Obispo baseball team entered the CIF Southern Section playoffs with an expectation to win the Division-2 championship.  The Tigers had every reason to believe they could after a 21-4 regular season but San Luis Obispo ran into a tough pitcher in round one and lost, 3-2 to Redlands.  The game was played at Sinsheimer Field in San Luis Obispo. The Tigers loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the first inning but were only able to get one run across.  San Luis Obispo had a runner thrown out at home in the second inning. It looked like one run would be enough for Tigers starter Marco Murillo.  The senior had a shutout going through five innings as he and his teammates held the 1-0 lead.  In the sixth, Murillo got into trouble, a one out double was followed by a run scoring single to tie the game.  Redlands scored twice more to make it 3-1.  San Luis Obispo loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the sixth but Sinjin Todd grounded out to first to end the inning.  In the bottom of the seventh, Davey Casciola knocked in Murillo with a two-out single to make it 3-2.  Redlands pitcher Kevan Pardo then struck out Sean Maguire to end the game. Murillo pitched a complete game and was 3-4 at the plate, he scored both of the Tigers runs. Redlands advances to the second round of the Division-2 playoffs and will play again on Tuesday.  The Terreirs improve to 25-5, they finished third in the Citrus Belt League this season.  San Luis Obispo's season ends as does the career for eight Tigers seniors. Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/17 18:12
KSBY Action News NBC 6	CHP: car found burned after hit and run is a Corvette A California Highway Patrol investigator confirms a car found badly burned in rural Santa Maria Monday morning is a Corvette. The car was found a day after Fabian Alexander, 46, was killed in a hit and run on Highway 101 in Nipomo. Investigators have been looking for a blue Corvette in connection with the hit and run and say they don't know if the burned Corvette is the same car.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/17 17:06
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Six people arrested after narcotics investigation in Santa Barbara County Six Santa Maria residents have been arrested after a multi-week narcotics investigation ended on Wednesday. Santa Barbara Sheriff's Narcotic's Detectives and the Santa Maria Police Department served a search warrant to Larry Weber on Wednesday evening. Authorities found a concealed loaded semi-automatic handgun on Weber and a quarter pound of methamphetamine and burglary tools in two vehicles associated with Weber. Tanya Valle was identified as the driver of one of the vehicles, and she was arrested for conspiracy to possess methamphetamines for sale. Another probation search warrant was served in the 2400 block of N. Railroad Avenue in Santa Maria, and four more people were arrested. When officers arrived at the residence, Danny Chambers, who was inside, tried to hide. Police were able to contact him via telephone, and he gave himself up without incident. Chambers was already wanted for a probation violation warrant. During the search of the residence, officers found another semi-automatic handgun inside of a vehicle. Authorities have confirmed that both of the guns they found had been stolen. Police also arrested Manuel Garcia and charged him with violating his parole and Daniel Gil and Jessika Zepeda for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Weber is being held on $100,000 bail, Chambers and Garcia are being held without bail, Valle is being held on $30,000 bail, and Zepeda and Gil were cited and released.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/17 15:25
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Leeds trial expected to go to jury Friday The case of a Santa Maria man who admitted killing his father and three other people four years ago is expected to go to a jury Friday afternoon. A Santa Barbara County prosecutor presented final arguments Thursday afternoon in the sanity trial of Lee Leeds. Leeds' attorney is expected to present their final argument Friday morning. If Leeds is found to have been insane when he went on a shooting rampage at Black Road Auto, he will be committed to a state mental hospital. If the jury decides Leeds was sane at the time, he faces life in prison.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/17 15:20
KSBY Action News NBC 6	Marian Regional Medical Center gets final state approval Marian Regional Medical Center announced Thursday the new hospital in Santa Maria has received licensing approval from the California Department of Public Health. It is the final state approval needed. The new hospital will officially open to the public on Tuesday, May 22, with the emergency room accepting patients at 7 a.m. and the hospital admitting new patients at 8 a.m.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/17 11:47
KSBY Action News NBC 6	PHOTO: Nipomo hit and run victim We're getting our first look at the man hit and killed in a hit and run Sunday in Nipomo. The CHP says Fabian Alexander, 46, was hit as he was walking across the Highway 101 offramp at Highway 166 East. Investigators are still looking for the driver of a dark blue Chevrolet Corvette.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/17 10:52
KSBY Action News NBC 6	SMBSD board president proposes censuring board member Just a week after a group began collecting signatures to recall Santa Maria School Board Member Will Smith, the district will consider publicly reprimanding him. Smith was elected to the school board in November 2010.  Since then, police have been called four times to handle meeting disruptions the board blames on Smith.  However, Smith says he's speaking out to bring change to the district and raise issues about student safety and excessive spending. Smith says the district is doing this to shut him up and get him off the board because they don't like the opposition. Because of Smith, the U.S. Department of Education is now investigating whether the district is discriminating by not providing board meeting materials in English and Spanish. Board President Linda Cordero plans to propose the censure at tonight's school board meeting. It documents specific instances of where she says smith has violated meeting laws, been unethical, racist, sexist, disrespectful, uncivil, and unprofessional. Cordero encourages other board members to share their views, but says the attacks from Smith have become personal and get in the way of district business. "When it becomes insulting and there is an attack on people and insinuations and allegations of wrongdoing on those in the audience or the rest of us as board members, it's just not right," Cordero said. "I believe that this social club has been together for so long, they're set in their ways, and I don't think that they have the ability to be open minded and to hear anybody but themselves. If you don't agree with them, they want to attack you," Smith said. Cordero hopes Smith will change his behavior. If not, she believes the recall group could use the information in the censure, which if approved, would become public record, to help them kick Smith off the board. Smith says he hasn't done anything illegal and says the only way he'll leave is if the people vote him out. Board members Jody Oliver, Ike Ochoa, and President Linda Cordero are all up for election in November.   Permalink\| Comments ...more 2012/5/16 21:35

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