Santa Maria’s Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center is hosting a “Girls Night In” series this summer for girls ages 12–18 who are currently in the 7th to 12th grade. Check out events every Friday throughout June.
05/16/2024 5:02 PM
Watch the newest video episode of “Santa Maria Today” in English or Spanish to learn how and where the City of Santa Maria is serving the community.
05/16/2024 4:59 PM
Santa Maria’s crime rate trend has fallen significantly since 2022, according to the Police Department’s statistical analysis.
05/16/2024 12:53 PM
The City of Santa Maria Public Library offers a variety of monthly book clubs for adults. Each meeting is held in the Library’s Learning Loft, located at 421 South McClelland Street.
05/16/2024 8:16 AM
As part of the CycleMAYnia events, the City of Santa Maria Public Library is pleased to partner with MOVE Santa Barbara County to offer a free children’s movie event on Saturday, May 18th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Library’s Shepard Hall.
05/16/2024 8:07 AM
Five local elementary school artists are the winners of this year’s Water Awareness Poster Contest, and their colorful works of art are on display at select City of Santa Maria facilities, and on the Utilities Department’s social media pages.
05/16/2024 8:03 AM
The City of Santa Maria, in partnership with the non-profit Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County, invites the public to a free workshop to discuss fair housing and equal access.
05/16/2024 7:58 AM
Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) announces the unveiling of its latest innovation in transit training technology: the FAAC MB-2000 Virtual Bus Training Simulator.
05/15/2024 2:20 PM
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is pleased to announce the long-awaited reopening of Dominion Road following extensive road improvements by the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, restoring direct access to the City’s Los Flores Ranch Park.
05/09/2024 9:30 AM
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is hosting a “Boots & Bling Social” on Friday, May 31st from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center located at 510 East Park Avenue in Santa Maria.
05/01/2024 2:54 PM
The City of Santa Maria Public Library is pleased to partner with California State Parks to offer a virtual exploration of the Morro Bay State Park’s estuary habitat on Saturday, May 11th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Library’s Shepard Hall.
05/01/2024 2:50 AM
The City of Santa Maria has received a $120,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. This will allow the City to promote safe practices for pedestrians and bicyclists, and provide education about the importance of sharing the road.
04/30/2024 1:24 PM
The City of Santa Maria Public Library will offer several one-on-one Tech Help sessions in May. Each appointment provides 25-minutes for instruction.
04/29/2024 4:59 PM
The City of Santa Maria Public Library presents two free craft workshops for adults during the month of May. Workshops will be held in the Library’s Learning Loft, located at 421 South McClelland Street.
04/29/2024 4:56 PM
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department announces the return of Saturday Recreation Swim at the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center. From Saturday, May 4th to Saturday, May 25th, families, and individuals can enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
04/29/2024 11:27 AM
The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center is hosting a “Spring into Creativity” event throughout May. Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., teens will be able to drop into The Studio and demonstrate their creativity.
04/29/2024 11:26 AM
This is a free drop-in program for teens in the 7th to 12th grades who are 12–18 years old and wish to express their creative ideas in a meaningful way through arts and crafts.
04/26/2024 4:50 PM
We want to ensure the community has the chance to participate and provide input on the Objective Residential Design Standards and learn from the community about what aspects of residential project design matter to you.
04/26/2024 3:11 PM
Drivers and pedestrians are advised that temporary delays may occur during the daytime throughout the City of Santa Maria - from the end of April through July - during concrete construction designed to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. This will affect students and their routes to school.
04/23/2024 4:48 PM
The City of Santa Maria recently celebrated Arbor Day when its Tree Committee planted a white crape myrtle at Rotary Centennial Park.
04/23/2024 2:50 PM
