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Hancock Honors celebrates community leaders, students and community support
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (865+ words) Dick and Patti Melsheimer and their son, Eric, pose with Hancock Superintendent/President Kevin Walthers after receiving the Hancock Honors award Saturday. A Hancock faculty member performs during the opening of the Hancock Honors celebration Saturday. Allan Hancock College honored…...
Santa Maria City Council to review CDBG funding at Tuesday's meeting
22+ hour, 36+ min ago (89+ words) The City of Santa Maria encourages residents to participate in upcoming public review opportunities and attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the City Council Chambers, 110 East Cook Street, Santa Maria. Several…...
Central Coast AirFest hosts thousands in Santa Maria Saturday
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (67+ words) Santa Maria Times Thousands of people gathered at the Santa Maria Airport Saturday to celebrate aviation during the Central Coast AirFest with vintage warbirds and high-octane air performances. The event which runs through Sunday also includes static displays, food, collectable…...
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy defeated Valley Christian Academy Friday in Santa Maria
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (63+ words) santamariatimes.com Santa Maria Police plan DUI checkpoint operation Saturday night Santa Maria breaks 42-year heat record Wednesday, cooler days on tap Cousins Josh, Clint McClurg to coach against each other in anticipated family matchup Will Gavin Newsom raise public…...
Santa Maria Police investigate early Saturday morning shooting
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (114+ words) At approximately 12:02 a.m. hours on Saturday, Sept. 12,, officers from the Santa Maria Police Department responded to the 2400 block of N. Baldwin regarding a shooting. After arriving on scene, officers located a 34 year-old male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound. The male…...
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1+ day, 17+ hour ago (91+ words) santamariatimes.com The 29th annual Serve Santa Maria biannual event took place Saturday in Santa Maria. Community members come together in Serve Santa Maria clean-up event Saturday The 29th annual Serve Santa Maria biannual event took place Saturday with hundreds of voluntâ…...
Community members come together in Serve Santa Maria clean-up event Saturday
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American Legion prepares meals for Santa Maria firefighters ahead of 9/11 anniversary
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (807+ words) A member of the Santa Maria American Legion Post 56 donates tri-tip sandwiches to the Santa Maria Fire Department Thursday afternoon. Santa Maria Fire Acting Battalion Chief Chris Rehs, center, with members of American Legion Post 56. Members of American Legion Post…...
Allan Hancock College is keeping its promise | Kevin G. Walthers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (688+ words) This week, students in Northern Santa Barbara County gained something that once seemed out of reach: the ability to earn a Cal Poly business degree without moving or commuting to San Luis Obispo. The launch of this new program through…...
Santa Maria Barbecue Festival returns for three days of barbecue, music, family fun
1+ week, 6+ day ago (727+ words) 805 BBQ & Smoke participated in the annual Santa Maria BBQ Festival and competition at Pioneer Park in 2025. The Santa Maria Barbecue Festival is returning to Pioneer Park Sept. 18-20 with a three-day celebration of Santa Maria-style barbecue, live music, a carnival and…...