After the COVID-19 shutdown one year ago, Santa Maria's Recreation and Parks Department saw revenue losses in the hundreds of thousands of dol…
Santa Maria city officials are seeking public input on a new fee structure for services that would offset the city's dependency on tax subsidi…
Merso Labs is the only laboratory to offer COVID-19 testing to the public.
Adopting the ordinance would set into motion a number of changes that includes allowing restaurants to serve alcohol without a minor use permit.
AB 718, would require law enforcement agencies in California to complete misconduct and officer-involved shooting investigations even after an officer resigns and would require investigators to share their findings with the officer's new agency if the officer seeks employment elsewhere.
The Ride 3 program was launched using a state grant in 2014 to teach area youth about safe ATV operations. The program has been limited since the city only has eight small ATVs. Now, officials are pursuing another grant to acquire four larger ATVs meant for adult riders.
A 2-acre lot in downtown Solvang, which has been at the center of controversy over the past year due to initial plans to construct a mixed-use development that called for the demolition of the Veterans Memorial Hall, will soon feature either a three-story hotel and wellness center or a 59-unit low-income housing project.
Despite economic challenges posed by the ongoing health crisis, city taxes incurred by Lompoc's open-market cannabis industry — which go into the city's general fund that primarily funds police and fire — added a total of $983,000 in revenue in 2020, $533, 513 more than initial projections.
This will represent the first comprehensive update to the City of Solvang's general plan since its adoption in 1988.
The final virtual community meeting about a proposed new skate park at College Park in Lompoc is slated for 6 p.m. today via Zoom.
The city of Santa Maria will receive reimbursements for work on a Highway 101/135 interchange project through a recently approved agreement wi…
Outdoor playgrounds in Lompoc have reopened to the public following an updated Health Officer Order issued by state and county officials, acco…
Mayor Jenelle Osborne kicked off the meeting with an elections presentation, extending a certificate of acknowledgement to Mosby for his service to the community.
The Santa Maria City Council announced Tuesday that a retirement resolution would be released for Champion this month, along with a resolution for retiring Santa Maria Police Chief Phil Hansen.
The Santa Maria City Council decided in a split vote Tuesday night to maintain a zero limit on campaign contributions in local elections, with some councilmembers arguing that large contributions have not been an issue locally in the past and enforcement is not needed.
Santa Maria will receive more than $960,000 in a second round of COVID-19 federal CARES Act funding that will allow for increased rental assis…
Although Mosby said he will not drive the town forward, he vows to keep watch over city spending and budgets, job growth, and rally for the betterment of local roadways and parks, as well as advocate for better water quality, among other important issues.
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments staff will be conducting a virtual public hearing at 12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 to gather community input on the transit needs of Santa Barbara County residents.
More than 150 community members gathered on Veterans Day under clear blue skies outside of the Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall on Wednesday morning to honor those who have served in the military.
In celebration of America Recycles Day, the Santa Maria Utilities Department will offer free recycling bins and promotional items at the Santa…
The City of Solvang City Council and Planning Commission are seeking input from members of the community on the proposed construction of the 2-acre lot formerly occupied by Skytt lumberyard on the Mission Drive side and purchased by Santa Barbara-based developer Ed St. George.
Multiple community activities promoting bicycle safety, as well as transportation and recreation safety will be led by the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition in coordination with local collaborative partnerships.
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In a series of three unopposed races, the city of Guadalupe will see Gilbert Robles become the newest addition to the City Council, along with…
Holly Sierra is set to serve a third and final term as mayor of the city of Buellton, after securing 1,256 votes for a 59.58% majority in Tuesday's election.