A recently released fire hazard map for the City of Santa Maria isn’t likely to result in any major changes, but serves as confirmation of known hazards and resulting fire response protocols already ...

The Santa Maria City Council has directed staff to study growth expansions at both the northeastern and the southeastern edges of the city. (City of Santa Maria map) After hearing calls to protect ...

The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District board all but decided on a final map layout for their transition to by-trustee area elections on Tuesday, with a map that blends both community and ...

City leaders view three draft maps from a consultant and none from the public; the council is expected to pick a final map on March 15 Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to email a ...

UPDATE (10:45 a.m.) — Bull Canyon Road in Santa Maria appears to be back open, according to Caltrans. The San Luis Obispo County Fire Department reports that several engines and fire crews are still ...

Santa Maria and Orcutt residents may hear helicopters overhead as SoCalGas sends aircraft to map emissions in the area this week. Officials say the helicopters will be at work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.