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A new interim housing community for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Santa Maria Valley is opening next week. The goal is to transition people into permanent housing.
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The $1 million check from the state of California brings Santa Maria closer to its goal of building a sports complex for local youth.
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This week the Santa Maria City council hit a snag as it continued to explore future growth of the region. The city is building out its land-use plan for the next two decades.
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In the final story of our 5-part series, we look at ways to support the next generation of civic leaders in Santa Barbara County.
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A Santa Maria farm labor company has been fined over $1 million for violating farmworkers’ rights.
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The Santa Maria Fire Department will crack down on the use of illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July. They plan to fly an unmanned aerial vehicle with GPS technology to pinpoint where people are setting off fireworks.
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The mother of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by a Santa Maria police officer earlier this year is opening up about her son’s death for the first time.
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A 19-year-old man was shot and killed by an off duty police officer in Orcutt last month. Some community members say it reflects the ongoing criminalization of indigenous groups in the Santa Maria area.
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The County of Santa Barbara has released its first ever Active Transportation Plan aiming to develop a more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly infrastructure in Santa Barbara County.
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Santa Barbara County just announced plans for an interim housing community in Santa Maria. The project is called Hope Village and will provide 94 portable units for unhoused individuals from the local area.