As the battle against the #LakeFire enters a second week, there's a new concern about potential lightning in the area as firefighters continue to endure difficult weather in fighting what is now the largest wildfire in the continental United States.

As the Lake Fire burns for a fifth straight day in the rugged Santa Barbara County backcountry, firefighters are facing a handful of difficult circumstances in their ongoing effort to get the large blaze under control. #LakeFire

The two-day hearing regarding the Dana Reserve development concluded on Wednesday with the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voting 3-2 to approve the much-debated project.

The Santa Maria Elks announced on Saturday night the four candidates who are competing in this year's Queen Contest for the upcoming 81st Annual Santa Maria @ElksRodeoParade

Cal Poly officially introduces Mike DeGeorge as the new men's basketball head coach Thursday morning. The Mustangs are hoping DeGeorge will repeat similar success he's had while rebuilding other programs in his previous positions.

Congratulations to @RighettiHS alum Matt Sauer for making his MLB debut today with the Kansas City Royals. So awesome to see him progress over the years from the Central Coast to now the big leagues!

Hancock College students have helped develop a new mobile app that connects users with Santa Barbara County agricultural businesses, such as local farms, wineries, vineyards and farmers markets.

The City of Santa Maria has unveiled a new online website that allows users to report non-emergency crimes to the police department.

The race for San Luis Obispo County Fifth District Supervisor between Heather Moreno and Susan Funk has widened after a razor thin margin separated the candidates after the first two rounds of election numbers were released.

Cal Poly announces it is parting ways with men's basketball coach John Smith following the conclusion of the season. The move ends a disappointing five-year tenure for Smith, who has compiled a record of 30-114 overall, 9-74 in the Big West Conference.

For the 25th straight year, local radio station Sunny Country 102.5 FM is helping raise money for children battling cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The Santa Maria Fairpark has unveiled a set of new logos, as well as significant changes and improvements for its two biggest annual events, the Santa Barbara County Fair and Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival.

The City of Santa Maria has started a major renovation project that will dramatically transform the grounds around City Hall, making it more drought tolerant and resistant, as well as create a new public event space. https://t.co/eiWU8Y1twB

The latest round of rainfall has brought a number of storm-related issues throughout San Luis Obispo County, including flooded roadways and dangerously high surf.

Santa Barbara County Animal Services announces the dog population within its three shelters is now at maximum capacity, a level the department says is "unsustainable" and requiring "immediate action" by the community to help lower numbers through adoption. https://t.co/LIxYZjjO7G

I am alongside @MikeKlanTV inside Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas getting set for kickoff of Super Bowl LVIII between the 49ers and Chiefs. We will have exclusive live postgame coverage on a special edition of @NewsChannel312 following the game and on our late night newscasts.

The ongoing effort to restore the historic Lompoc Theatre is closing in on a significant financial milestone that will enable project organizers to fund the next important phase of renovations.

A long-planned multimillion dollar renovation and modernization project for the Cabrillo High School stadium is gaining momentum and is moving forward.

After the San Francisco 49ers' dramatic comeback victory in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, many Central Coast businesses are looking to score big with the team's upcoming appearance in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.

Groundbreaking was held Thursday morning for what city leaders say will be a “transformational” mixed-use development at one of the busiest intersections in downtown Grover Beach.