Popular ‘Christmas in the Country’ drive-through light show opening in Santa Maria
After being delayed one week, the popular “Christmas in the Country” drive-through light show is set to open at the Santa Maria Elks Event Center on…
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Water floods West McCoy Lane in Santa Maria, sinkhole causes at least one car accident
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- A section of West McCoy Lane near Broadway was closed Thursday night following an apparent water-line break that flooded the…
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U.S. House of Representatives approves renaming of Santa Maria post office in honor of former mayor Larry Lavagnino
The Santa Maria Post Office moved one step closer to officially being renamed as the “Larry Lavagnino Post Office Building” after a vote by the U.S.…
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’12 Days of Gifting’ promotion helping ring up holiday sales at Santa Maria Town Center mall
An annual promotion has returned to the Santa Maria Town Center mall that is aimed at helping ring up holiday…
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County invites public to comment on proposed expansion of Northern Branch Jail
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The County of Santa Barbara is hosting a virtual meeting on Dec. 4, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. about design proposals for…
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Fire teams responded to vehicle fire on railroad tracks off Sinton Road west of Santa Maria
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Fire crews put out a vehicle fire on railroad tracks near the intersection of Sinton Road and Ray Road west of Santa…
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Missing Santa Maria mother and child safely located after police turned to public for help
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A missing Santa Maria mother, Maria Guadalupe Hernandez Garcia, and her two-year-old son Christopher have been located and…
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Hancock College holds annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway for single parent students
Allan College College held its annual turkey giveaway on Tuesday, providing a full holiday meal for eligible single…
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Monday morning rain keeping Santa Maria work crews busy with street repairs
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria Public Works crews were busy Monday after rainfall throughout the morning took a heavy toll on roadways. “We got a…
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News Channel 12 Turkey Drive once again a big success thanks to generous community support
An outpouring of community support helped propel the annual News Channel 12 Turkey Drive to another successful…
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The City of Santa Maria is revitalizing downtown starting with the largest parking structure in town
The City of Santa Maria is revitalizing their downtown area beginning the town Center parking garage in 2025.…
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Turkey Drive: Popular ‘Turkey Bucks’ promotion now at Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Santa Maria
A popular way to contribute to the News Channel 12 Turkey Drive at the grocery store check out stand is now available for the first time ever in…
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Rodolfo Uriarte sentenced to 180 months for possession of ammunition and methamphetamine
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – On Wednesday, Rodolfo Uriarte of Santa Maria was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison after he pled guilty in February…
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Fire crews responded to small vegetation fire along Harris Grade Road started by PG&E infrastructure
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Fire crews put out a 1.8-acre vegetation fire along Harris Grade Road one mile south of Highway 135 caused by…
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PCPA rings in the holiday season with beloved Disney classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’
PCPA is once again bringing the beloved Disney classic Beauty and the Beast onto the Marian Theatre stage to celebrate the holiday…
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Santa Maria Leaders address the State of the City Thursday morning
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce held its 2024 State of the City event at the Santa Maria Radisson on Thursday…
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New playgrounds coming soon to four Santa Maria elementary schools
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – New playgrounds are coming to Santa Maria elementary schools.For nearly three months, kids have been playing at recess with no…
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Turkey Drive: New farm to table work programs providing healthy food and job training for Good Samaritan clients
A pair of new Good Samaritan Shelter programs is providing a double-win for clients with non-profit organization, farm fresh produce, as well as…
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Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meets with farmworkers advocating for dignified wages
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting with Alianza Campesina to discuss dignified wages for local…
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Santa Maria honors veterans during annual ceremony at downtown Freedom Monument
Santa Maria honored those who have served the country during the city’s 23rd Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Freedom…
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