SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested four people on Valentine's Day, three of which for driving under the influence and the other for evading police.

Santa Maria Police noticed two drivers in car crashes, the first being a hit-and-run at 9:00 p.m. on the 1700 block of South Broadway and the second at 9:20 p.m. at 606 N. Conception.

The third driver drove on the wrong side of the road near Battles Road and Broadway just before 9:50 p.m., according to the SMPD.

The first driver had an outstanding DUI warrant and, alongside the third driver, blew twice the legal limit of alcohol from a breathalyzer test, according to the SMPD.

All three people received DUI and unlicensed driver charges and SMPD officers booked all three into the Santa Barbara County Jail.

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CRESTON, Calif. (KEYT) – An injured horseback rider needed a helicopter airlift Saturday just before 2:00 p.m. near Creston, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The helicopter came from the Paso Robles Airport and helped the patient with their injuries before taking them to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, according to the CHP.

This was the third helicopter request on the day for medical evacuation, according to the CHP.

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* WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE…Coast, coastal valleys, and the Antelope Valley.

* WHEN…From 6 AM to 6 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE…Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills,
Interstate 5 Corridor, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys,
San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior
Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Western Antelope
Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14
Corridor.

* WHEN…From 6 AM to 6 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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