SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Crime rates have heavily decreased since 2022 in Santa Maria according to the Police Department's analysis. Part I crimes, including homicide, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, ...

The Santa Maria Police Department's statistical analysis shows crime rates have gone down in the city since 2022. The report included an in-depth look at Part 1 crimes, which include homicide, rape, ...

A passion for her community and a belief that the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors' Fifth District has been neglected and underserved has spurred ...

Homeless encampment cleanup and interventions cost Santa Maria $1 million annually, while intracity encampments are growing in sophistication, with some moving underground, city council members were ...

Two Santa Maria firefighters have accused the city of employment and civil rights violations in a federal lawsuit, alleging they were unfairly punished for participating in union activity during tense ...