City of Santa Maria

Los Flores Ranch Discovery Day at The Patch

September 11, 2026

The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department invites the community to celebrate the changing season and explore the outdoors during Discovery Day at The Patch on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Los Flores Ranch Park.

State Route 135 Corridor Study Brings Public Input Opportunities to Santa Maria, Orcutt

September 8, 2026

Community members can share input on the State Route 135 Comprehensive Corridor Study during a series of events Sept. 16-18 in Santa Maria and Orcutt.

Fire Department to hold September 11th Tribute

September 4, 2026

The City of Santa Maria Fire Department will hold a tribute on Friday, September 11th, beginning at 7:20 a.m. at all Santa Maria City Fire Stations. This event honors the first responders and civilians who lost their lives during the 9/11/2001 attacks.

2026 Fall Recreation Guide Now Available

September 4, 2026

The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department’s 2026 Fall Recreation Guide is now available online at www.cityofsantamaria.org/recreation.

City to Host Virtual Landlord-Tenant Q&A Workshop

September 3, 2026

The City of Santa Maria’s Community Programs Division, in partnership with the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County, will host a free virtual Landlord-Tenant Q&A Workshop on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Community Town Hall Meetings Scheduled to Provide Information on Measure C

September 3, 2026

The City of Santa Maria will host four town hall meetings throughout the community to provide residents with information about Measure C, a proposed half-cent sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot.