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Public input sought on draft plan for Santa Maria growth

Public input sought on draft plan for Santa Maria growth

First5 SBC launches leadership program to strengthen collaboration, improve outcomes for young children

First5 SBC launches leadership program to strengthen collaboration, improve outcomes for young children

Thrills, history and high-speed jets on tap for Central Coast AirFest Oct. 18

Thrills, history and high-speed jets on tap for Central Coast AirFest Oct. 18

Due to demand, new ghost tour adventure in Lompoc adds dates

Due to demand, new ghost tour adventure in Lompoc adds dates

Cal Poly to take on Stephen F. Austin

Cal Poly to take on Stephen F. Austin

Local boxer Torales wins

Local boxer Torales wins

New SMRT express commuter route to SLO is free through Sept. 26

New SMRT express commuter route to SLO is free through Sept. 26

Sweet and sour pickles done the Dane way

Sweet and sour pickles done the Dane way

Council OKs downtown Perlman apartments, hears public concerns about views, parking

Council OKs downtown Perlman apartments, hears public concerns about views, parking

Santa Maria Library, affiliate branches, bookmobile closed Aug. 21 for training

Santa Maria Library, affiliate branches, bookmobile closed Aug. 21 for training

Groundbreaking planned Thursday for downtown project on site of vacant store

Groundbreaking planned Thursday for downtown project on site of vacant store

Perlman Apartments permit, illegal fireworks enforcement update before Council Tuesday

Perlman Apartments permit, illegal fireworks enforcement update before Council Tuesday

County Health receives $2.9M grant to expand healthcare service

County Health receives $2.9M grant to expand healthcare service

Today in History: September 9, Attica prison uprising begins

Today in History: September 9, Attica prison uprising begins

Noah Kinard runs wild, Lompoc beats Righetti

Noah Kinard runs wild, Lompoc beats Righetti

Today in History: September 8, Ford pardons Nixon

Today in History: September 8, Ford pardons Nixon

Supervisor Hartmann holding mid-county office hours in Lompoc, Solvang in Sept.

Supervisor Hartmann holding mid-county office hours in Lompoc, Solvang in Sept.

Central Coast artists sought for Grossman Gallery exhibit in Lompoc

Central Coast artists sought for Grossman Gallery exhibit in Lompoc

Today in History: September 6, President McKinley fatally shot

Today in History: September 6, President McKinley fatally shot

AI bike map project seeks volunteer participants with experience on County roadways

AI bike map project seeks volunteer participants with experience on County roadways

National Voter Registration Day events to be held Sept. 16-17 by League of Women Voters of North Santa Barbara County

National Voter Registration Day events to be held Sept. 16-17 by League of Women Voters of North Santa Barbara County

City to host public development fee workshop

City to host public development fee workshop

CAPA Pet of the Week: Eleven

CAPA Pet of the Week: Eleven

Perlman Park on track to make way for high

Perlman Park on track to make way for high

Planners OK downtown Perlman project with modifications; nearby residents voice concerns

Planners OK downtown Perlman project with modifications; nearby residents voice concerns

Greyson Foy is first NSBCART Athlete of the Week for 2025

Greyson Foy is first NSBCART Athlete of the Week for 2025

Santa Maria Fire will issue between 100 and 110 fireworks citations for July 4 violations

Santa Maria Fire will issue between 100 and 110 fireworks citations for July 4 violations

Manzanita Charter offers daily meals to students, free or reduced to those who qualify

Manzanita Charter offers daily meals to students, free or reduced to those who qualify

SBCAG OK's $257M in roadway projects through 2030, including $52M this year

SBCAG OK's $257M in roadway projects through 2030, including $52M this year

Today in History: August 9, U.S. bombs Nagasaki

Today in History: August 9, U.S. bombs Nagasaki