Firefighters were battling a raging vegetation fire off Highway 166 east of Santa Maria that had charred 35,350 acres as of shortly before midnight ...

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Legendary women's tennis star Maria Sharapova is barely recognizable in a new photo. Sharapova, 38, is a five-time Grand Slam champion. She won Wimbledon back in 2004. The Russian tennis legend ...

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Shots fired on the Fourth of July brought law enforcement to Ave Maria and tips into the WINK News newsroom.

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The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, a monument spanning the centuries Founded in the 5 th century, this basilica is one of Rome's four major basilicas. Its richly decorated interior features ...

At press time Monday, the Lompoc 14-year-old All-Stars were still around in the Babe Ruth Central California State Tournament.

The Madre fire, burning east of Santa Maria in wilderness near New Cuyama in San Luis Obispo County grew to 70,800 acres Friday, with 10% containment, according to CalFire.