AM1440/FM 106.3 the information station

06/24/2024

Updated 2:36pm-- 6-24-24- I'm officially announcing I have been hired to host a new morning show on AM1240 KSMA beginning Monday July 1st! I'm so excited ! The morning show will include many of the same things I did on KUHL for 33 years including local news, sports, interviews, our market update with John Spencer and so much more. Thanks so much for all your support during this time of transition and I will " see you on the radio " starting Monday.

06/17/2024

Updated 7:21am-- Hey I miss my listeners ! My last morning show on KUHL was Friday. For now you can hear me doing news weekdays 6 to 8am and top of the hour every hour after that 7 days a week on AM 1290 KZSB out of Santa Barbara. You can stream it and listen to it on your phone. Still working on bringing a new morning to show to AM radio in Santa Maria. Thanks so much !

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06/05/2024

Updated 12:16pm-- 6-05-24-- Animals up for adoption at Santa Barbara Humane.

Khloe is a firm believer in the power of a good napThis sweet 11-year-old Chihuahua believes that the key to happiness is taking some time to treat yourself to some midday zzzs. Of course, there's more to Khloe than her love of naps. This lovely girl also enjoys going for walks and spending time with her people. Because Khloe loves being the center of attention, she would be happiest as the only animal in a home. If you like naps as much as Khloe does, please consider coming to our Santa Barbara campus to meet her! We are open for walk-in adoptions from 12-4:30 PM every day of the week except Wednesdays.

Leo

It may be Gemini season, but today, we are all about Leo. Of course, we're talking about this handsome two-year-old cat who is named Leo. Leo is a very sweet, cuddly, and affectionate boy who seems to love pretty much everyone, including other cats, dogs, and small kids. He is available for adoption now at our Santa Maria campus! Interested in adopting Leo? We are open for walk-in adoptions from 12 to 4:30 PM every day of the week except Wednesdays.

For more information log onto www.sbhumane.org.

05/30/2024

Updated 2:10pm-- 5-30-24--Former President Trump has been found guilty in his criminal hush money trial. The New York jury just returned its verdict. He could face four years in prison depending on the judge's sentence, which will hapen later. He was charged with falsifying records before the 2016 election to hide payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

05/28/2024

Updated 3:33pm-- 5-28-24-- SpaceX launched a Falcon Nine rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Lift off occurred just after 320pm today. The rocket was carrying four scientific instruments into space. They will be used to study the role clouds and aerosols play in regulating the earth's climate. Shortly after the launch, SpaceX landed the first stage rocket booster at Vandenberg. A sonic boom was also heard as the first stage booster landed. ( file photo )

05/16/2024

Updated 5:47pm-- 5-15-24-- It is with a heavy heart that I announce that KUHL Radio will be going off the air permanently likely in a few weeks. Our current owner has decided to step away and was unable to find someone to buy the radio station. I was on the air here for 33 years and I will miss the station terribly. I still plan to remain on the air until our last day of broadcast which may be around Memorial Day weekend. Thanks to our listeners for the many years of support. Thanks to all the amazing guests we had on the show. I am still looking for my next opportunity on air hopefully in Santa Maria. For now I will continue providing news on AM 1290 KZSB in Santa Barbara and hope to be on NPR in the Santa Ynez Valley very soon. The Benz Jamz mobile DJ business also will continue entertaining crowds up and down the central coast.

05/14/2024

Updated 2:52pm-- 5-14-24-- A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base today. Lift off occurred at 1139am and the rocket was carrying 20 Starlink satellites. The first-stage booster has been used 17 previous times and landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific Ocean shortly after liftoff. According to SpaceX, 13 of the satellites have Direct to Cell capabilities.

05/14/2024

Updated 2:50pm-- 5-14-24-- Aldi is issuing a cream cheese recall due to potential salmonella. The Germany-based grocery chain is recalling eight ounce portions of its Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread, Cream Cheese Spread, and Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread products. The affected products were sold in Washington, DC and 28 states, and have various sell-by states between August 30 and September 15, 2024. The recall is out of an abundance of caution and is in cooperation with Schreiber Foods, Inc. Anyone who purchased the products should throw them out or return them for a refund.

05/10/2024

Updated 5:14pm-- 5-09-24- Laura Branch, a science teacher at Ernest Righetti High School (ERHS) in Santa Maria for the past 25 years, was announced today as the 2025 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year. The Santa Barbara County Education Office shared the news during the May 9, 2024, County Board of Education meeting. Described by her colleagues as dynamic, engaging, and with the “giddiness” of a first-year teacher, Branch teaches a variety of science courses, including Concurrent Physical Geology through Allan Hancock College, Career Technical Education (CTE) AP Environmental Science, and Chemistry of the Earth System. She created and developed the curriculum for Santa Maria Joint Union High School District’s first CTE Environmental Resources pathway. Earlier in her career, she was one of the first teachers in California to develop a stand-alone geology course at the high school level. Branch, along with other award-winning teachers from Santa Barbara County, will be introduced at SBCEO’s Education Celebration on Thursday, May 23, 2024, and officially honored at the annual A Salute to Teachers event to be held in November at the Music Academy of the West. As the recipient from Santa Barbara County, Branch becomes eligible for the California Teacher of the Year award.

05/09/2024

Updated 3:18pm--- 5-09-24-- The Santa Maria Police Department Detective Bureau is requesting assistance with locating missing person Christopher Rocco. He is 66 years old, 5’7” 170lbs, White Male Adult Last seen wearing long sleeve black shirt with Harley Davidson logo @ front, dark Levi’s jeans, red and purple striped Nike shoes, and possibly a black North face Jacket.
On 04/30/2024, Christopher Rocco was reported missing; however, he was last seen on the night of 04/26/2024 at his residence before he left his home. His vehicle was found on 04/27/2024 in the area of Callendar Road and Highway One. The vehicle appeared to have been involved in a minor collision. If you have information about Rocco’s whereabouts, please contact Investigative Specialist Mendez at 805-928-3781 Ext 1730, or at [email protected].

05/03/2024

Updated 2:56pm-- 5-03-24-- From the Santa Maria Police Department in regards to fatal traffic collision yesterday.
Updated Information 5/3/24 at 1300 hours

The deceased passenger was identified as Tiffany Ann Peterson 39 years from Orcutt, CA. Her father, Charles Peterson was the driver of the pickup.

The cause is still under investigation.

On Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 1506 hours Santa Maria Police & Fire Departments responded to a vehicle vs a Caterpillar telescoping forklift crash at Skyway Dr. and Hangar St. A small pickup truck was traveling southbound on Skyway Dr. at Hangar St. when it collided into the fork of a telescoping forklift. The collision caused major damage to the pickup truck which also collided into a fire hydrant causing water to flood the scene. The pickup's passenger suffered fatal injuries at the scene as a result of the crash. The driver was rescued by SMFD and transported to the hospital with moderate injuries. The operator of the forklift reported no injuries. SMPD Traffic Unit responded and is currently investigating this crash.