Santa Maria holds annual 9/11 memorials at city fire stations
The City of Santa Maria held five separate ceremonies Wednesday morning at all of its fire stations to commemorate 9/11 and to remember those who… Continue Reading
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With temperatures soaring, outreach effort activated to provide cooling supplies to Santa Barbara County homeless population
As temperatures soar across Santa Barbara County this week, an outreach effort is underway to help bring some relief to the county's homeless… Continue Reading
Local children’s mental health organization debuts enhanced Santa Maria therapy space
A special open house is set for Wednesday afternoon to officially unveil newly enhanced office space in Santa Maria for CALM, the Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara principal camped out on school’s roof as reward to student
The principal of Franklin Elementary will spend the night on the school's roof after students exceeded testing scores. The results exceeded the… Continue Reading
Freedom Trax units are on the move to help the mobility challenged have access to trails, parks and beaches
The Freedom Trax unit is assisting those who are mobility challenged if they are exploring nature. Seniors at assisted living facilities enjoyed… Continue Reading
Northern Santa Barbara County Athletic Round Table holds first weekly awards luncheon of new school year
The Northern Santa Barbara County Athletic Round Table held its first weekly awards luncheon of the new 2024-25 school year on Monday… Continue Reading
Hancock College begins free weekly food distribution for students
A long-running program that provides free weekly food for Allan Hancock College students was held on… Continue Reading
Thousands of newspapers sold to help support local cancer patients during annual Day of Hope fundraiser
The 11th Annual Day of Hope fundraiser was held Wednesday in the Santa Maria Valley and surrounding communities to help support Mission Hope Cancer… Continue Reading
‘Everyone in this building has a purpose,’ Day of Hope co-ambassador praises Mission Hope Cancer Center
Guadalupe native Eileen Hongo is using her role as one of this year's Day of Hope co-ambassador to spread the message about the importance of health… Continue Reading
Annual Day of Hope cancer fundraiser set for Wednesday August 21
The 11th Annual Day of Hope fundraiser for local cancer patients is set to take place later this month on Aug. 21,… Continue Reading
Vineyard workers come together for a special health fair with food and music
A special wellness fair for Santa Barbara county vineyard workers takes place this weekend in Buellton. Managers say this fair helps with a… Continue Reading
Cowboys and Rams fans enjoy practice scrimmage in Oxnard
 It is not everyday Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams fans come together to watch a preseason… Continue Reading
‘Week of Discovery’ provides new Hancock College STEM students early start to campus experience
Allan Hancock College is wrapping up its annual "Week of Discovery" on Wednesday, a three-day event created specifically for first-time students who… Continue Reading
One million dollar grant helps Habitat for Humanity upgrade mobile homes in disrepair
Habitat for Humanity for Southern Santa Barbara County has just received a $1-million grant to help financially challenged residents with mobile home… Continue Reading
Local communications company holds annual ‘Pink Radio Day’ fundraiser to benefit cancer patients
Rugged Radios is holding its Fifth Annual Pink Radio Day fundraiser on Tuesday to help raise money to support local cancer patients at Mission Hope… Continue Reading
Free haircuts help students get ready for the new school year
Free haircuts were given out to students who attend the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County at two locations Monday. Barbers in the… Continue Reading
Fundraiser Expo brings in rare and classic cars to help future vocational facility plans in Santa Barbara
The Community Hot Rod Project's Auto Expo fundraiser is Sunday at Santa Barbara City College. It will raise money for a new vocational… Continue Reading
Federal housing agency adopts changes to improve veteran access to assistance programs
On Thursday, the Biden Administration announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will no longer count veteran's disability… Continue Reading
Santa Maria schools receive long-awaited air conditioning, other campus improvements before class begins
When the new school year begins next week in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, thousands of students, along with hundreds of staff members,… Continue Reading
Santa Maria man receives ‘life-changing’ help from Rep. Carbajal’s office
Congressman Salud Carbajal met with a Santa Maria man on Monday morning at Allan Hancock College to celebrate the completion of an effort by this… Continue Reading