Santa Maria Police Department

Police Chief Christopher Williams acknowledged the technology could make errors, but said other cities have implemented it successfully.

In much of San Luis Obispo County, all fireworks are illegal, including “safe and sane” ones.

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.

As thundering fireworks shows have been canceled throughout the Central Coast due to the pandemic, police are warning people not to get tempted into…

On New Year's Day, 2019, a new state law went into effect. SB 1421 insists that California police departments let the public see formerly-confidential…

Santa Maria Police arrested a 13-year-old boy last night after a high speed chase that ended in a Michael's craft store.Officers say the boy ran a red…