SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Early Monday morning, a 43-year-old was arrested after a loaded handgun and narcotics were found in the vehicle he was driving during a traffic stop on Tunnell Street.

On March 9, around 1 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of West Tunnell Street stated a press release from the Santa Maria Police Department.

During the stop, a handgun was spotted in the vehicle and the driver, a 43-year-old Santa Maria man, was detained while a search of the vehicle was conducted detailed the Santa Maria Police Department.

According to Santa Maria Police, a "significant quantity of suspected narcotics" and cash were discovered inside of the vehicle and the 43-year-old was arrested and then booked at the Santa Barbara County Jail for multiple felony weapons violations and possession of narcotics for the purpose of sales.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The second annual Family Literacy Festival was held Saturday and included story time in Santa Barbara.

The free family event shared the joy of reading and family connection.

Local authors had the chance to read to community member which includes the author of Enchanted Tales of Magic Mojo and Gail.

 The festival works with schools and families to share the powerful message that readers are leaders.

"We're here just to really celebrate our students and continue to develop literacy and work with our community partner to support students and families as they work with children and develop their skills long term," said Sonia Wilson with Santa Barbara Unified School District.

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