Police say during the traffic stop, officers confirmed the driver, identified as Nathan Hernandez, 24 of Santa Maria, was using a cell phone and also discovered he did not have a valid driver license.

[Updated: Sat., Aug. 2, 2025, 5:20pm] A fast-growing wildfire burning on both sides of Highway 166 about 30 miles east of Santa Maria has exploded to more than 30,000 acres in just one day, triggering ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Police are turning to the public for help investigating the July 4 murder of 25-year-old Brandon Cabrera. On July 4, around 11:22 ...

The victim has been identified as Brandon Cabrera, 25, of Santa Maria. Police are asking anyone with information about this shooting to contact Detective Rubio at (805) 928-3781 ext. 1682, or Det ...

At 11:22 p.m., Santa Maria police officers were dispatched to the 300 block of West Lolita Lane for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival they discovered a man with multiple gunshot wounds.