2+ hour, 51+ min ago  (788+ words) Local business owners, residents, and leaders attend the North County Economic Forecast Friday morning at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria. The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce presented the inaugural North County Economic Forecast Friday at Allan Hancock College....

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (158+ words) A 38-year-old Santa Maria resident, who has not been identified, died in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning in the 800 block of Black Road, according to Santa Maria Police. Officers responded at 12: 51 a. m. , along with personnel from the Santa Maria Fire…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (188+ words) Santa Maria Police have identified the suspect in a fatal May 16 stabbing as'Carlos Miguel Vazquez, 24, of Santa Maria. Steven Vargas, 21, of Nipomo, died at the hospital following the stabbing, and Santa Maria Police were notified of his death by Marian…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (599+ words) A feature film production shooting in Santa Ynez is seeking background talent for various roles. Acting experience is not required, and SAG vouchers are available for non-union performers. Youth Background (ages 510): Children are needed for a non-speaking flashback scene set…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (527+ words) As cities across California cancel events, remove public tributes, and engage in debate following allegations of sexual abuse against labor leader C'sar Ch'vez, Santa Maria school districts and nonprofits are reconsidering how they recognize his legacy. The Santa Maria Joint…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (171+ words) Six juveniles have been arrested in connection with two armed robberies on Tuesday evening, according to Santa Maria Police. Officers responded to a reported robbery in the 1000 block of North Broadway on Feb. 10, at approximately 4: 50 p. m." The victim reported being robbed…...

7+ mon, 5+ day ago  (179+ words) A wanted man with an outstanding $1 million warrant for attempted murder and a domestic violence incident that occurred in late October has been arrested, Santa Maria Police said Friday." Anthony Jacob Amador, 19, of Santa Maria, was arrested Thursday night at…...

9+ mon, 5+ day ago  (199+ words) The robbery occurred about 2 p. m. Friday, according to San Jose police, who added that "multiple suspects entered the store with at least one suspect armed with a firearm." Store surveillance video shows the owner standing behind a glass display case when…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (175+ words) A 17-year-old male juvenile was arrested by Santa Maria Police Monday afternoon in connection with an armed robbery that occurred near Chapel and Conception streets. Officers responded at 4: 30 p. m. to a report from a victim who said that a male confronted…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (199+ words) Two Santa Maria residents were arrested on drug and weapons charges after a Saturday evening traffic stop by the'Santa Maria Police Department Gang Suppression Team. On Aug. 2, at approximately 6: 17 p. m. , officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop near Benwiley Avenue and El…...