Two remaining billboards tied to the historic Pea Soup Andersen's restaurant have separate paths forward, with local organizations and the city working to preserve their presence along the freeway.
A recent Santa Barbara County report found a 22% increase in youth homelessness among those ages 18 to 24. Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley is responding with a new resource center.
A Nipomo man wants to see a sea of poppies on his drive home instead of empty medians but he’s had some difficulties making that dream a reality. He's not the only one looking to improve the view.
Just weeks after Santa Barbara County leaders approved plans to expand the Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria, officials are unveiling early design concepts and seeking community input on the project.
The Santa Maria Police Department will soon roll out its Hyper AI system to assist with non-emergency dispatch calls, drawing mixed opinions from community members.