Fallen Santa Maria Firefighter's Legacy Lives On 55 Years Later

Fallen Santa Maria Firefighter's Legacy Lives On 55 Years Later

Firefighter William Alvin Newton’s sacrifice 55 years ago hasn’t been forgotten, as the man killed battling a Santa Maria blaze still serves as inspiration for Fire Department members today. On Saturday morning, more than 75 people gathered at the corner of Main Street and Broadway to remember Newton, who died at the age of 35 while fighting a fire that destroyed the historic Bradley Hotel on April 25, 1970.  Former firefighter Herbert…