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Santa Maria, education, events, school
June 03, 2026 16:25

Graduations Planned Across Santa Maria Valley in Coming Days

Multiple graduation ceremonies are scheduled across the Santa Maria Valley in the coming days, celebrating students from various schools in Santa Barb...

Rodeo, Santa Maria, events, community, culture, parade
June 01, 2026 16:40

Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade Brings Community, Culture, and Western Tradition to Downtown

The annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade took place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, along Broadway in downtown Santa Maria, celebrating community, culture,...

Rodeo, Santa Maria, event, culture, parade
June 01, 2026 16:25

Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade Brings Community, Culture, Western Tradition to Downtown

The Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade took place Saturday morning, June 1, 2026, along Broadway in downtown Santa Maria. - The parade featured community g...

Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, crime, police, court
June 01, 2026 14:00

Santa Maria Police Arrest Man for Child Pornography Possession

Santa Maria Police arrested a local man for child pornography possession after a joint investigation with the ICAC Task Force. - Eric Servin Perez, 37...

Santa Maria, Lompoc, events, fundraising, community
June 01, 2026 13:20

Law Enforcement Carries Flame of Hope Through Santa Maria for 2026 Special Olympics

The 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run launched in the Central Coast region today, with law enforcement agencies and Special Olympics athletes carrying th...

Santa Maria, crime, police, incident, Santa Barbara County, Local
May 30, 2026 16:36

Santa Maria Teen Arrested for Firing Gun

Santa Maria Police arrested a teenager for firing a gun in a residential area. The incident occurred on the 800 block of West McElhaney on Friday. - T...

Rodeo, Santa Maria, events, community, parade
May 30, 2026 09:10

Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade Takes Off Down Broadway Saturday Morning

The Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade will take place Saturday morning, starting at 10 a.m. on Broadway. - The parade features local organizations, school...

Santa Maria, crime, police, internet safety
May 29, 2026 13:10

Santa Maria Man Arrested in Child Pornography Investigation

Santa Maria Police arrested a 37-year-old man for possession of child pornography following an investigation. - Eric Servin Perez, 37, arrested on May...

Ventura, Ojai, events, sports, rodeo
May 29, 2026 12:40

Ventura Steer Wrestler Tucker Allen Competes at Santa Maria Elks Rodeo as Defending World Champ

Tucker Allen, a 26-year-old steer wrestler from Ventura, is competing at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo as the defending world champion, a title he won la...

Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, education, money, events
May 29, 2026 11:25

Local Students Receive Scholarships During Ceremony Thursday in Santa Maria

The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara hosted its annual North Santa Barbara County Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Thursday at the Santa Maria Fa...

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3 June 2026 / 17:12

Senate Votes on Immigration Funding After Trump Fund Dropped
The Senate begins voting on immigration enforcement funding after the Trump administration drops a c...
3 June 2026 / 17:08

England's Tuchel Faces World Cup Test
Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager sparked debate due to his German nationality, but his...
3 June 2026 / 17:05

Trump acknowledges Iranian hardliners could jeopardize nuclear deal
Former President Donald Trump has acknowledged that hardliners within Iran's government could jeopar...
3 June 2026 / 16:55

Former Lieutenant Granted $1.5 Million Bail in Esparto Fireworks Explosion That Killed Seven
A Yolo County judge granted $1.5 million bail to former Sheriff's Lieutenant Samuel Machado, owner o...
3 June 2026 / 16:55

Man pleads not guilty to murder of pregnant ex-girlfriend in Bay Park
A man pleaded not guilty to murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend in Bay Park. The victim was lured o...
3 June 2026 / 16:54

San Clemente Couple Arrested with Ketamine and Cash
A San Clemente couple was arrested in Simi Valley after police found two kilograms of ketamine and $...
3 June 2026 / 16:50

UK orders Google to let news sites opt out of AI scraping
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has ordered Google to allow news publishers to opt out of...
3 June 2026 / 16:48

Woodside Council Approves Contested Housing Project
The Woodside Town Council approved a multigenerational housing project at 10 Still Creek Road after ...