It has been common to see a lengthy line of customers waiting outside the existing DMV building as the community has grown. The new DMV at 2850 Santa Maria Way is tentatively set to open at 8 a.m ...

The smell of red oak smoke and sizzling meat will fill the air this weekend as Santa Maria’s signature event, the Santa Maria BBQ Festival, returns for its seventh year at Pioneer Park.

A long vacant space in the heart of Santa Maria is finally getting a second chance. The former Sears building, empty since closing in 2020, is being revitalized into a new multi-use facility.

The City of Santa Maria's new police chief was sworn-in on Tuesday night, marking the official beginning a new era for city's police department. circle-arrow Play Button ...

The 14th annual Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library Painted Chair fundraiser is underway at the Santa Maria Town Center mall with unique raffle pieces. Proceeds from the sales ...

A crowd of more than 700 gathered Friday evening at the Santa Maria Fairpark for the Strawberry Industry Recognition Dinner, an annual event to showcase the region’s top commodity — ...

This photograph shows the interior of Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, the late Pope’s final resting place, a day prior to the Pope’s funeral, in Rome on April 25, 2025.

The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in the centre of Rome that already holds the tombs of seven popes.

The interior of Santa Maria Maggiore remains close to its origins. The central nave is lined by 40 Ionic columns and contains exquisite mosaics. One legend ties the basilica to the Virgin Mary ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – On Wednesday, the City of Santa Maria announced that Rebecca Campbell has been hired as the new Finance Director. Campbell first day ...

Santa Maria has hired a finance director, the third department leader vacancy filled in recent months by the new city manager.. Rebecca Campbell will begin in the job May 5, City Manager David ...