A recently released fire hazard map for the City of Santa Maria isn’t likely to result in any major changes, but serves as confirmation of known hazards and resulting fire response protocols already ...

Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt speaks about redistricting during the Santa Maria City Council meeting on Wednesday night. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo) A proposal to carve Santa Maria into four quadrants ...

The 24th year of Santa Maria's Lights, Sights & Holiday Nights decorating contest came to an end Friday with the announcement of the contest's winners by the Recreation and Parks Department.