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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Santa Maria public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Public comment
General public comment
CDBG FY 2027-28 funding priorities
Theft and vandalism affecting businesses
Mobile home rent stabilization
Tire services contract / local preference
Senior mobile home park overlay
Airport law enforcement agreement
Cesar Chavez Drive renaming
Elks Rodeo Parade fees
Homeless services and park restrooms
Event policing fees
Proclamations and public safety
Fairpark and event fees
SEIU labor contract
Renaming Cesar E. Chavez Drive
North Broadway/Presker Lane intersection safety
Paul Nelson Pool closure
Traffic safety at Main Street and Concord
New Recreation and Parks Director
JLD Boxing Academy zoning shutdown
SEIU labor negotiations and budget
Parks deferred maintenance and field closures
Fire department staffing and retention
General Plan — Area 9 rezone and Highway 101 annexation
General Plan — Las Flores, park standards, complete streets
Historic designation of local sports sites
Cross-connection ordinance financial liability
SEIU pay concessions and budget transparency
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Santa Maria from local and regional media.
A word about elections
A word about elections
In-person voting, drop-off, mail options available for Santa Maria, Orcutt voters Tuesday
Election Day is Tuesday, and voters have several options for casting their ballots including voting in person, returning ballots by mail that are post-marked by the end of the day, or using one of multiple offi...
Nov 3, 2026Lompoc candidates address housing, public safety, SpaceX impacts at forum
Six candidates seeking Lompoc’s mayoral and city council seats discussed housing, public safety, immigration enforcement, economic development and other local issues during a recent candidate forum hosted by the American
Nov 3, 2026Measure C funds what Santa Maria needs. Transparency is why we're backing it | Chamber Commentary
Chamber Commentary: Santa Maria's employers and their staff depend on the services Measure C funds, and they depend even more on a City that manages its finances openly and transparently.
Nov 2, 2026Letters to the Editor: Michael B. Clayton for airport board; Vote for Maribel Aguilera 5th District supervisor
Michael B. Clayton for airport board (0 Ratings) Tags Letters To The Editor Guadalupe Santa Maria, California Ricardo Valencia Valencia United States Immigration And Customs Enforceme...
Oct 31, 2026Letters to the Editor: Councilmember Flores denounces ICE action; Aguilera offers experience, dedication; Guadalupe library also rents facility;
Councilmember Flores denounces ICE action (0 Ratings) Tags Letters To The Editor Guadalupe Santa Maria, California Ricardo Valencia Valencia United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement ...
Oct 30, 2026Santa Maria officials reaffirm local police policies after ICE detention of student
The City of Santa Maria is addressing concerns surrounding a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement encounter involving a Santa Maria High School student, reaffirming its commitment to public safety and
Oct 30, 2026Ballot countdown: Santa Barbara County’s 5th District supervisor candidates make their final pitches as Election Day looms
The Board of Supervisors’ newest addition will either be Santa Maria City Councilmember Maribel Aguilera or Santa Maria-Bonita School District Board member Ricardo Valencia. Aguilera—a local attorney and registered independent—received endorsements from the Santa Maria Police Officers’ Association, Santa Maria Firefighters Local 2020, California School Employees Association, Grower-Shipper Association of Santa Barbara and San Luis […]
Oct 29, 2026ICE confirms targeted operation following Santa Maria High School student detention
Federal immigration authorities confirmed Monday that they conducted a targeted enforcement operation in Santa Maria on Oct. 21 when officers detained a student they believed matched the description of their
Oct 28, 2026Lompoc Council pursues wastewater bill relief; grants space base developer two year extension
Council recently instructed staff to address the dramatic hike experienced by some residents on their wastewater bills and also approved a two-year extension for Pale Blue Dot Ventures who is
Oct 27, 2026El Condado solicita la opinión pública sobre la Plataforma Legislativa de 2027
You have permission to edit this article. Edit El Condado de Santa Bárbara está buscando la opinión del público sobre la Plataforma Legislativa de 2027. (0 Ratings) ...
Oct 14, 2026Santa Maria City Council candidates talk priorities, focuses at Thursday forum
Santa Maria City Council candidates talk priorities, focuses at Thursday forum Santa Maria Times
Oct 3, 2026