VANDENBERG VILLAGE, Calif. (Scripps News San Luis Obispo) — The search for missing 9-year-old Vandenberg Village girl Melodee Buzzard has entered its second week.

A Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson on Wednesday told Scripps News San Luis Obispo there was no new information to release; however, a timeline of events in her case was provided.

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Investigation

Police are searching for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard. (Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office)

2023 — Most recent photo of Melodee

August 2025 — Last sighting by Lompoc Unified School District

October 7, 2025 — Verified sighting of Melodee and her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, at the beginning of a road trip to Nebraska. Ashlee returned to Lompoc without Melodee.

October 14, 2025 — W

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