A Spanish ship transported him to Cuba, where he was sold to a white man ... He married a fellow former slave, Maria Picard, and they adopted a young relative whose parents had died of cholera.

After the new Xtreme Bulls event kicked off the five days of fun at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo, the opening night of the PRCA Rodeo Performance filled the arena and the stands of the Elks Event ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The 82nd Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade is starting its first-ever five-day run Wednesday night with a brand new event featuring an exclusive show of bull riding ...

The New Mexico State Ethics Commission has reached a settlement with the mayor of the village of Cuba over alleged violations of the Governmental Conduct Act. “Following an investigation ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Workers at The Okonite Company's Santa Maria plant have been on strike since the wire and cable manufacturer cancelled health insurance for its employees earlier this month.

UPDATE (4 p.m.) - The victim has been identified by police as Evaristo Ortiz Cortez, 44, of Santa Maria. Police say the case remains under investigation and are asking anyone with information to ...

The cost of homes in Santa Maria has jumped by 77%, and house prices increased by 58% in Lompoc. The issue is worse in Santa Barbara, which was recently named the least affordable city for ...

Thousands of car enthusiasts gathered at the Santa Maria Fairpark for the 44th annual West Coast Kustoms Cruisin' Nationals car show Saturday and Sunday. Award winning custom, classic and hall of ...