Santa Maria Times

Hunting and fishing activities at #VandenbergSpaceForceBase have been suspended indefinitely due to critical staffing shortages among conservation law enforcement officers, according to a memorandum issued by base leadership. #Lompoc #VSFB lompocrecord.com/news/local/van…

Righetti senior pitcher Emily Fortin thinks about her future. She’s off to Cal State San Marcos to play NCAA Division II softball this summer but she knows there are still goals she wants to accomplish. #Righetti #SantaMaria santamariatimes.com/sports/local/h…

The Warriors played to their No. 1 seed and edged No. 2 Immanuel 3-2 for the Central Section Division 3 title in front of a sizeable, and enthusiastic crowd. #Righetti rallied from a two sets to one deficit to win he first CIF championship for the program santamariatimes.com/sports/local/h…

Residents affected by a possible name change for #CesarEChavezDrive, questioned the need, and the cost, during a meeting at Grogan Park Wednesday afternoon. #SantaMaria santamariatimes.com/news/local/gov…

A judge ruled Thursday that there is sufficient evidence for 74-year-old #Lompoc City Councilman #SteveBridge to stand trial on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to City utility rebate programs. lompocrecord.com/news/local/jud…

The #HitchingPost 2 is celebrating 40 years in the #SantaYnezValley with special anniversary dinners and the release of a limited-edition pinot noir honoring the restaurant’s decades-long role in Central Coast barbecue and wine culture. syvnews.com/news/local/hit…

The #Solvang Festival Theater filled with standing ovations Friday night as pop superstar #PINK headlined “Voices of the Valley,” a sold-out benefit concert supporting three #SantaYnezValley arts organizations. syvnews.com/news/local/p-n…

A 244,418-square-foot Amazon #packagedelivery facility to be located west of #SantaMaria got the green light from the Planning Commission on Wednesday night during a meeting that commissioners said was one of the most highly attended in memory. santamariatimes.com/news/local/pla…

Families across the #SantaYnezValley turned out over the weekend for a #TouchATruck event, giving children a rare hands-on opportunity to explore the large vehicles they often see from a distance. Read more - syvnews.com/news/local/fam…

Watch Falcon 9 launch 24 @Starlink satellites to orbit from California twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

A new dessert shop has rolled into #SantaMaria, offering customers both a sweet treat and a hands-on experience. #RolldIceCream, a specialty shop known for its made-to-order rolled ice cream, recently expanded from Santa Barbara Read more -santamariatimes.com/news/local/rol…

#Cabrillo High School’s #softball team knew how important Tuesday’s game was against #OrcuttAcademy. Just three games separate the five Sunset League teams with a week and a half left in the season. Read the story - lompocrecord.com/sports/local/h…

What was meant to be a day of celebration became a day of grieving for the friends and family of a local businesswoman and community activist. Susan Williams died Monday morning, hours before #SolvangCityCouncil members issued a proclamation in her honor. syvnews.com/news/local/sol…

A hearing in the murder case against #AshleeBuzzard was continued Wednesday morning in Santa Barbara County Superior Court in #Lompoc, as attorneys argued over access to forensic evidence ahead of a preliminary hearing. lompocrecord.com/news/local/cri…

The inaugural #SantaMariaComicCon will take over the #SantaMaria Fairpark this weekend, bringing celebrity guests, vendors, cosplay and community-focused programming to the #CentralCoast. santamariatimes.com/news/local/san…

The #StrawberryFestival brought crowds of families, teens and visitors together at the #SantaMariaFairpark over the weekend for food, rides and community celebration, despite light drizzle at times. Read more and see additional photos - santamariatimes.com/news/local/str…

THE WINNERS IN OUR BEST OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY CONTEST WILL BE ANNOUNCED ONLINE THIS THURSDAY!!!! Get ready to pick up our special glossy magazine announcing all of the winners from this year's contest in the Friday, May 1 edition of the Santa Maria Times.

A scheduled hearing in the case against #Lompoc Councilman Stephen “Steve” Bridge was continued Thursday to next week, according to a minute order. lompocrecord.com/news/local/pre…

The #SantaMariaFairpark & Helm & Sons Amusements have expanded their longstanding partnership, and are reshaping how major events are run at the park, with officials pointing to increased efficiency, community engagement and long-term stability Read more- santamariatimes.com/news/local/sm-…

Santa Barbara #CountySupervisors signaled Tuesday that they will not kowtow to federal #election pressures, they oppose #ICE gatherings on county-owned property and that they will do everything in their power to prevent development of detention centers lompocrecord.com/news/local/san…