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Despite starting out with most areas seeing heavy morning fog, sunshine did make an appearance along the coast. Temperatures stayed mostly in the low to mid 60's for the coastline with warmer readings inland. Look for more fog during the overnight with even some patchy drizzle possible. Lows will dip most;y in to the 50's and upper 40's. For Memorial Day we are expecting a similar pattern to what we have been seeing with morning fog taking its time to burn off by the afternoon. Some coastal areas may see the fog lingering through the afternoon, but hopefully all beach areas see at least some burn off at some point on memorial Day. Highs will once again range from the 60's along the coast to the 70's farther inland. 

Looking ahead, clouds and cool temperatures will hold through much of the upcoming week. It could be a bit windy at times as afternoon northwesterly flow increases. Highs near the coast will stay in the 60's with possibly lower 60's for the coolest beach communities. Inland areas will see better afternoon clearing and breezy northerly winds at times. Highs in the warmest valleys should remain in the upper 70's to lower 80's. Better clearing with building high pressure is expected by late in the work week. This will also lead to a gradual warm up as we head through next weekend. Some of our forecast model runs are hinting at a pretty good jump in temperatures by next Sunday, but it's a bit early to forecast that quite yet and we will keep an eye on it just in case.

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SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested an armed man after reports of a fight just after 6:00 p.m. at Preisker Park on Saturday.

SMPD officers noticed a fight between gang members, saw scars from multiple people, and detained some individuals from the incident.

SMPD officers also found a concealed gun in one of the suspect's cars and arrested the 27-year-old for the offense.

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