Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino, center, administers the oath of office to Police Chief Phil Hansen Tuesday night while Hansen’s wife of 42 years, Debbie, stands nearby. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo ...

The Christmas tree in downtown Santa Maria is being lit up this evening, anticipating several weekend holiday events. Just a ...

After a few bumpy years caused by financial difficulties, the Santa Maria Philharmonic is ready to "Rach & Roll" on Saturday when the orchestra takes the stage at Grace Baptist Church for its opening ...

Nathaniel McGuire, the 20-year-old arrested for the explosion at Santa Maria Courthouse UPDATE (5 p.m.) - At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Santa Barbara County Undersheriff Craig Bonner ...

The Santa Maria Times has joined radio station KCSB to share its regional news coverage with a larger audience as part of the News Journalist Roundtable. April Chavez is the Santa Maria City Reporter ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The 'Moving Museum' took over the Santa Maria Raceway as around 25 cars from all over the west were on the track for a weekend of fun. The Western Racing Association held its ...

April Charlton [email protected] Sep 21, 2016 Sep 21, 2016 Updated Sep 23, 2016 After a few bumpy years caused by financial difficulties, the Santa Maria Philharmonic is ready to "Rach ...