SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police officers are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened just after midnight Saturday at the 600 block of Black Road after seeing someone in the ...

Ready for a sunny getaway? Santa Maria Airport just added direct flights to a popular desert destination. American Airlines recently launched nonstop flights from the Central Coast airport to Phoenix ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A 36-year-old Santa Maria man is a person of interest after shooting someone leading to their hospitalization on Friday. The shooting investigation at the 500 block of East El.

Two brothers were arrested in Taft Sunday evening in connection with a fatal shooting in Santa Maria less than 24 hours earlier. Shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday , Santa Maria Police Department officers ...

Six drivers were arrested this weekend during a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint in north Santa Barbara County, the Santa Maria Police Department (SMPD) reports. SMPD says the checkpoint ...

A Santa Maria fast food restaurant was evacuated Friday morning after a man with a knife threatened customers, according to Santa Maria police. Sergeant Andy Brice says shortly before 10 a.m., ...

The California railroad, owned by Coast Belle Rail since 2006, is now OmniTRAX’s 29th operation. Credit: OmniTRAX, Inc. Rail management company OmniTRAX has expanded its operations by entering into a ...

She was the first Black woman to publicly address other women, using essays and lectures in the 1830s to champion their rights and challenge oppression. By Annik LaFarge This article is part of ...

As 2024 comes to a close, Santa Maria is hosting a variety of fun-filled events for all ages to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly daytime celebration ...

On Friday afternoon, the City of Santa Maria announced that Police Chief Marc Schneider will retire from his position effective Nov. 29. In announcement from acting City Manager Chuen Wu, the City ...

Law enforcement shared further details of the bombing incident at the Santa Maria Superior Court complex on Wednesday, including the name of the suspect arrested. For further information, read our ...