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Man in Custody Found Dead at Northern Branch Jail Saturday | News Channel 3-12

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Man in Custody Found Dead at Northern Branch Jail Saturday | News Channel 3-12

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SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A 54-year-old Santa Maria man died Saturday night just before 11:00 p.m. while in custody at the Northern Branch Jail, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office. The 54-year-old was unresponsive in his cell during a routine security and welfare check after being booked by the Santa Maria Police Department for various charges on June 26, according to the SBCSO. His charges included felony methamphetamine possess…See the Story

2 Santa Maria robbery suspects now in custody

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2 Santa Maria robbery suspects now in custody

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Hometown Heroes honored, Council names budget ad-hoc committee

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Hometown Heroes honored, Council names budget ad-hoc committee

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Councilmember Gloria Soto and Mayor Alice Patino have been named to the newly created ad-hoc committee to delve into Santa Maria's ongoing budget deficit with a 4-1 vote from the council.Read Article

Electric off-road, landscape equipment demo coming to Hancock College next week

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Users of off-road vehicles and landscaping tools can attend an all-electric equipment demonstration next week hosted by the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District at Allan Hancock College.Santa Maria, California · Santa Maria Read Article

Sports in brief: Santa Maria 8-U All-Stars fundraiser

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The Santa Maria 8U All-Stars softball team will hold a tri-tip sandwich fundraiser Saturday, July 5 for the team's trip to San Diego for the California State Games which are scheduled for later in July.Sports · Santa Maria Read Article

Lettuce prices remain high as demand outpaces supply

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this green leaf, iceberg, and romaine lettuce crop update July 1, 2025: Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine prices remain elevated due to continued strong demand in Salinas and Santa Maria, CA. Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine are available. Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted when needed due to light weights. Supplies in Guanajuato, Mexico, have been slow to recov…Santa Maria, California · Santa Maria Read Article

Carroll named general manager of Santa Maria California News Media, Inc.

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Braxton Carroll has been named general manager of Santa Maria California News Media, Inc., the newspaper group which publishes the Santa Maria Times, Santa Ynez Valley News, the Lompoc Record and the Hanford Sentinel.Santa Maria, California · Santa Maria Read Article

Bodies of missing California brothers found weeks after vanishing

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James Fuller, 61, and his brother Eric Fuller, 60, were found dead after disappearing on June 6 while driving to Santa Maria for a doctor's visit.Santa Maria, California · Santa Maria Read Article

Santa Maria Awarded for Its Community Programs Division

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Santa Maria’s Community Programs Division has received the John A. Sasso Award from the National Community Development Association (NCDA). The national recognition honors municipalities that demonstrate exceptional efforts in highlighting the value and impact of federal programs during Community Development Week, April 21-25. The city of Santa Maria was recognized for its outreach efforts that included: • Hosting a free nonprofit resource fair• …Santa Maria, California · Santa Maria Read Article

New Hub Service Launched at Santa Maria Airport for First Time Since before Pandemic | News Channel 3-12

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SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Prior to global shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Maria Airport sought to expand its hub service, resumingAir Travel · Santa Maria See the Story

Carmelita Louise Cordero of Santa Maria, 1945-2025

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Carmelita Cordero Carmelita Cordero, a resident of Santa Maria, passed away peacefully in her home on June 25, 2025, after an exceedingly brief but valiant battle with cancer. She was 80 years old. She was born in Santa Barbara on March 29, 1945, to Frank Valencia and Mary Aguirre Valencia. The youngest of seven siblings, Carmelita grew up in Santa Barbara, attended local schools, and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1963. Carmelita f…Cancer · Santa Maria Read Article

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