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Central Coast AirFest hosts thousands in Santa Maria Saturday
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (67+ words) Santa Maria Times Thousands of people gathered at the Santa Maria Airport Saturday to celebrate aviation during the Central Coast AirFest with vintage warbirds and high-octane air performances. The event which runs through Sunday also includes static displays, food, collectable…...
Santa Maria Police investigate early Saturday morning shooting
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (114+ words) At approximately 12:02 a.m. hours on Saturday, Sept. 12,, officers from the Santa Maria Police Department responded to the 2400 block of N. Baldwin regarding a shooting. After arriving on scene, officers located a 34 year-old male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound. The male…...
Community members come together in Serve Santa Maria clean-up event Saturday
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (12+ words) santamariatimes.com...
Local area high school football teams modify practices during recent heat wave
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (627+ words) Members of the St. Joseph football team get water during a practice Thursday at St. Joseph High School. St. Joseph didn't practice outside Wednesday because of the high heat index. Members of the Righetti football team get water during a…...
American Legion prepares meals for Santa Maria firefighters ahead of 9/11 anniversary
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (807+ words) A member of the Santa Maria American Legion Post 56 donates tri-tip sandwiches to the Santa Maria Fire Department Thursday afternoon. Santa Maria Fire Acting Battalion Chief Chris Rehs, center, with members of American Legion Post 56. Members of American Legion Post…...
Santa Maria Barbecue Festival returns for three days of barbecue, music, family fun
1+ week, 6+ day ago (727+ words) 805 BBQ & Smoke participated in the annual Santa Maria BBQ Festival and competition at Pioneer Park in 2025. The Santa Maria Barbecue Festival is returning to Pioneer Park Sept. 18-20 with a three-day celebration of Santa Maria-style barbecue, live music, a carnival and…...
One killed, one hospitalized in single-vehicle rollover on Blosser Road Sunday
1+ week, 6+ day ago (164+ words) Two people sustained major injuries, one of whom later died at a local hospital, after a single-vehicle rollover near Blosser Road and Eagleton Avenue on Sunday night. At 9:43 p.m., Santa Maria Police and personnel from the Santa Maria Fire Department and…...
Cooler temperatures on tap, low marine clouds overnight | Central Coast Weather Report
2+ week, 2+ day ago (894+ words) Abundant subtropical moisture brought warm, muggy conditions to the Central Coast, with numerous overnight minimum-temperature records being set last week. This week, much cooler temperatures are expected, along with low marine clouds developing overnight. Last week, the remnants of Tropical…...
Care Net pregnancy center prepares to move into permanent Santa Maria home
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1037+ words) Providers at Care Net Pregnancy and Resource Center stand with boxes and supplies in May as they prepare to move into their new permanent home at 1300 E. Cypress St., Building D. After 12 years at its South Miller Street location, Care Net Pregnancy…...
Vehicle fire near Orcutt sends plume of smoke skyward, stalls Highway 101 traffic
2+ week, 5+ day ago (259+ words) A late-model Ford SUV burns on the side of northbound lanes of Highway 101 Tuesday afternoon. Traffic is backed up on Highway 101 Tuesday afternoon as a helicopter, firefighters and law enforcement manage a small vegetation fire sparked by a burning SUV…...