Santa Maria Police arrested a 17-year-old for firearm violations just past midnight Sunday. The teenager revealed a loaded ...

Santa Maria faces a $25 million budget deficit, prompting city leaders to implement nearly $17 million in budget changes, ...

Santa Barbara Humane is proud to invite the Santa Maria community to its third annual Wild West Fest, taking place from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Maria, CA – July 7, 2025 – On July 17, our community will gather once again — not in protest alone, but in reflection, ...

Thieves took seven large bikes along with countless toys, new clothes, shoes, and bags of new blankets days ahead of the Catholic Charities of Santa María’s Christmas toy distribution. A worker ...

Santa Maria’s Draft General Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are available for public review and comment until Sunday, Sept. 28. The Community Development Department is preparing a ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Future Leaders of America (FLA) will hold a press conference Wednesday evening to support Measure J and address the need for a new high school in the Santa Maria Valley. Locals ...

The Santa Maria boys basketball team remained undefeated in Ocean League play with an 82-79 road win over Cabrillo on Tuesday ...

To raise awareness about human trafficking on the Central Coast, the Rotary Club of Santa Maria South held a forum Thursday ...

Imagine yourself in this space. You’re feeling overwhelmed—maybe it’s anxiety, lingering past trauma, or relationship issues that weigh heavily on your mind. You’re looking for a safe place to be ...