The nonprofit Cloverlane Foundation has launched the Nurses Project, a program to provide textbooks and other educational ...

Santa Maria kicked off Pride Week Tuesday, a vibrant run of celebrations and events running through Sunday with the theme ...

In a significant course correction this week, the county Board of Supervisors cut $1.4 million from its cannabis budget, ...

When the history of California’s homelessness crisis is written, who will be held accountable for the eventual outcome, ...

Under California’s progressive system of direct democracy, voters are allowed to bypass Sacramento and enact a state law ...

Lompoc native Paloma Pacheco has won the title of Miss Grand California 2025 — and she’s using her crown to champion a ...

The Pioneer Valley softball team lost 12-6 to Madera Liberty in the CIF Central Section Division 3 championship game at ...

A copy of the “Know Your Community” publication is available at city halls, offices of the county supervisors, offices of ...

Liftoff is targeted for 4:40 p.m., with backup opportunities available until 7:19 p.m. If needed, additional launch ...

Two years ago, a friend asked me to attend a self-defense class with her because she felt uncomfortable going alone. So, I ...

The champions showed up on Championship Sunday at the 82nd annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo, with eight-time world champion ...

PCPA Youth and Community Arts is inviting children and teens to explore the whimsical, musical world of Roald Dahl’s Willy ...