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Our Santa Maria Our Santa Maria brings you local news, stories, and community highlights from Santa Maria and the Central Coast. Our Santa Maria News Team

Covering people, culture, events, and issues that matter most to our valley. Our Santa Maria is dedicated to sharing the vibrant spirit and rich stories of Santa Maria, California—a city shaped by its agricultural roots, warm community, and diverse history. Located in the heart of the Central Coast, Santa Maria blends classic California charm with modern living, where residents enjoy scenic parks,

Spanish-style homes, and celebrated vineyards. This news site covers a broad spectrum of local life, spotlighting historical landmarks like the Heartome–the city’s oldest home built in 1877–and delving into stories of the Chumash people, Spanish mission history, and the evolution of the area’s farming traditions. Our coverage embraces annual events, youth programs, and community initiatives, including features on school and club activities, notable festivals, and charity efforts that bring neighbors together. We don’t shy away from the quirky and the mysterious: haunting legends, such as the Lady in White at Pioneer Park, as well as pictorial essays on aviation and wine country, add local color and intrigue to our reporting. Our Santa Maria aims to empower and connect the region’s families, workers, and dreamers—providing timely updates, celebrating everyday heroes, and preserving the valley’s enduring legacy through factual news, heartfelt stories, and lively arts coverage.

Some California students will miss out on new music and art classes as schools return unspent Prop. 28 funding due to te...
08/16/2026

Some California students will miss out on new music and art classes as schools return unspent Prop. 28 funding due to teacher shortages.

Augmental launches its MouthPad, a $1,400 tongue-controlled device offering alternative computer input for users with li...
08/14/2026

Augmental launches its MouthPad, a $1,400 tongue-controlled device offering alternative computer input for users with limited hand mobility.

Students could learn more about sleep, nutrition, and screen time under SB 1133, a bill awaiting action by Governor Gavi...
08/11/2026

Students could learn more about sleep, nutrition, and screen time under SB 1133, a bill awaiting action by Governor Gavin Newsom.

The Ojai Raptor Center announced that Big Bear bald eagle Jackie died Aug. 10 after three weeks of intensive care for se...
08/10/2026

The Ojai Raptor Center announced that Big Bear bald eagle Jackie died Aug. 10 after three weeks of intensive care for severe anemia.

California school districts must provide an accessible all-gender restroom on every K-12 campus under SB 760.
08/10/2026

California school districts must provide an accessible all-gender restroom on every K-12 campus under SB 760.

California's Proposition 38 would fund immunotherapy research with $8.4 billion in bonds; critics say $4.2 billion favor...
08/10/2026

California's Proposition 38 would fund immunotherapy research with $8.4 billion in bonds; critics say $4.2 billion favors a UCLA-linked institute.

The National Hurricane Center expects no tropical development in the United States Atlantic basin over the next seven da...
08/10/2026

The National Hurricane Center expects no tropical development in the United States Atlantic basin over the next seven days as El Nino strengthens.

Ojai Raptor Center reports California bald eagle Jackie remains in critical condition after her PCV fell from 16% to 13%...
08/10/2026

Ojai Raptor Center reports California bald eagle Jackie remains in critical condition after her PCV fell from 16% to 13% in its latest update.

The San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust raised $10.5M to buy the 62-acre Moon Camp property on Big Bear Lake, blocking a...
07/25/2026

The San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust raised $10.5M to buy the 62-acre Moon Camp property on Big Bear Lake, blocking a 50-home development.

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is in critical care in California after a life-saving blood transfusion. Veterinarians are st...
07/24/2026

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is in critical care in California after a life-saving blood transfusion. Veterinarians are still seeking the cause.

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