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Violent Monday in Santa Maria, 3 dead

Written on 26 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death and two males were fatally shot on Monday in Santa Maria. The stabbing and shooting were separate incidents. In less than a month, there have been five murders in Santa Maria. Amid a string... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man arrested for stealing diapers

Written on 24 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

With guns drawn, Santa Maria police arrested a 24-year-old Santa Maria man who was suspected of stealing diapers from the Walmart on Bradley Road on Saturday afternoon, police said. At approximately 3:30 p.m., Joseph Dollette told a loss prevention employee... (Continue reading)

Two killed in Santa Maria’s first 2016 homicides

Written on 13 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Less than two weeks into 2016, two homicides have occurred in Santa Maria. In 2015, the city had a spike in killings with 13 murders. As with the last two murders of 2015, the first two killings of 2016 occurred... (Continue reading)

Two people gunned down in Santa Maria

Written on 27 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

Two people were shot and killed Saturday night marking the 13 murder in Santa Maria in 2015. Shortly after 7 p.m., two males were shot to death near Jewel and Vine streets, police said. Emergency personnel transported the victims to... (Continue reading)

Eighteen wheeler catches fire, car does too

Written on 15 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An 18-wheel tractor trailer caught fire at Pappy’s truck stop in Santa Maria early Tuesday morning, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The truck was carrying various berries, all of which were destroyed in the fire. The driver... (Continue reading)

Two girls get trapped in Orcutt storm drain

Written on 14 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Two Santa Maria teens took a stroll through an Orcutt storm drain on Sunday afternoon. Then a downpour occurred, and the teens became trapped in the drain. [KEYT] The girls, both 14 years old, entered the storm drain at Clark... (Continue reading)

Man allegedly exposed himself to Grover Beach girls

Written on 11 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A 29-year-old Santa Maria man exposed himself to three elementary school girls in August, according to the Grover Beach Police Department. Officers arrested the man in Santa Maria on Thursday. Roberto Mendoza-Macias allegedly exposed himself to the girls on Aug.... (Continue reading)

11 homicides in Santa Maria this year

Written on 5 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A Friday night deadly shooting marks the 11th homicide in this year in Santa Maria. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., a man was shot and killed in his car near the corner of Sonya Lane and Depot Street. As police processed... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria bans growing pot

Written on 2 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The Santa Maria City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a ban on growing medical marijuana. The council  also voted to continue permitting deliveries of medical cannabis within the city. [KSBY] Santa Maria has an existing ban on medical marijuana... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria locals demonstrate for peace

Written on 23 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Amid a weekend that included four separate shootings with five gunshot victims – one fatal – about 60 residents of Santa Maria participated in a demonstration at the corner of Broadway and Main streets. Attendees prayed in English and Spanish... (Continue reading)