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TEAMSTERS CONDEMN OKONITE'S LIFE-THREATENING RETALIATION AS WORKERS STRIKE IN SANTA MARIA

Teamsters Union · Santa Maria

TEAMSTERS CONDEMN OKONITE'S LIFE-THREATENING RETALIATION AS WORKERS STRIKE IN SANTA MARIA

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Employer Cuts Medical Benefits Before Strike, Leaves Workers with Gaps in Coverage See the Story

Hancock and CSUCI Announce New Nursing Degree Partnership

Education · Santa Maria

Hancock and CSUCI Announce New Nursing Degree Partnership

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Allan Hancock College and California State University Channel Islands announced a new partnership Monday that will bring CSUCIs Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to Hancocks Santa Maria campus.Designed as a hybrid program, the partnership will combine face-to-face instruction with online coursework, making it easier for working nurses and students with families to complete their bachelors degree closer to home.See the Story

Santa Maria community comes together for 82nd annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade

Parade · Santa Maria

Santa Maria community comes together for 82nd annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade

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The streets of Santa Maria were lined with lawn chairs, waving flags, and beaming smiles Saturday morning as the 82nd Annual Elks Rodeo Parade took place down Broadway a cherished tradition that brought together lifelong residents and first-time visitors.Among the early risers was Ludi Ruiz, a Santa Maria native whos been attending the parade for as long as she can remember. This year was no different. Ruiz and her family arrived at 6 a.m. to ma…See the Story

Santa Maria Fire Dept. receives new trucks to help respond to riverbed fires

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The Santa Maria Fire Department has two new Type 6 fire trucks that are built to be more nimble than typical fire engines.Fire Captain Cody Joy explained that these trucks are mainly used for tactical patrol.Basically, what that means is when a fire passes through, these will come back behind there and start mopping up all the hot stuff and the embers and checking on houses, that kind of thing, he said.WATCH: SMFD Fire Capt. Cody Joy shows off f…Santa Maria, California · Santa Maria See the Story

DA Seeks to Try 3 Suspects as Adults in 2023 Santa Maria Killing

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Santa Barbara County prosecutors are seeking to move the case from juvenile court to adult court for three men charged with murder in a 2023 shooting death in Santa Maria. The three suspects are now adults, but were juveniles when Arthur Pichardo, 20, was shot to death and three others were wounded, according to Casey Nelson, senior deputy district attorney. One suspect was arrested last week in Bakersfield, and the other two already were in cus…Santa Maria, California · Santa Maria See the Story

Dave Yamate retires as Santa Maria boys basketball coach

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After 27 years as a high school basketball coach, Dave Yamate decided he needed to watch his own children's games.Basketball · Santa Maria Read Article

Santa Maria Police Investigating Stabbings That Left Two People Injured

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Two people were wounded in stabbings Tuesday afternoon in Santa Maria. Personnel from the Santa Maria Police and Fire departments along with American Medical Response were dispatched to the incident in the 200 block of North Western Avenue at approximately 2:30 p.m. Emergency crews found one patient in the front yard and a second patient inside the residence. Members of the Detective Bureau responded to the scene to begin investigating the circ…Santa Maria, California · Santa Maria Read Article

Pride Week celebrates ‘Strength in Diversity’ with week of festivities

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Santa Maria kicked off Pride Week Tuesday, a vibrant run of celebrations and events running through Sunday with the theme “Strength in Diversity.”Santa Maria, California · Santa Maria Read Article

Sports in brief: Coaching changes at Santa Maria

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Coaching changes at Santa MariaSanta Maria, California · Santa Maria Read Article

Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Continues on Second Day with First Full Performance | News Channel 3-12

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(Dave Alley/KEYT)Wacey Schalla of Oklahoma rides to a win during a performance of Xtreme Bulls at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo on May 28, 2025. SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The 82nd Annual Santa Maria Rodeo and Parade continues on Thursday night with a second day of exciting rodeo action set to take place inside the Elks Event Center. On Wednesday, the Elks officially opened its first-ever five-day long rodeo with a performance that featured Professional…Santa Maria, California · Santa Maria Read Article

Scholarship Foundation's North County awards celebrated at Fairpark ceremony

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More than 600 people gathered at the Santa Maria Fairpark Convention Center Thursday to celebrate the academic accomplishments of local students during the North County Scholarship Awards Ceremony hosted by the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara.Santa Maria, California · Santa Maria Read Article

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