To streamline customer service for small businesses, the City now offers a redesigned, online Business License Application.
07/06/2022 3:18 PM
Most City departments will begin closing to the public every Friday starting June 29th due to budget constraints.
06/13/2018 2:22 PM
Changes are coming to the intersection of North Depot Street and West Fesler Street.
07/25/2017 4:26 PM
The popular Concerts in the Park start on June 25th at Rotary Centennial Park.
06/19/2017 8:31 AM
The Santa Maria Public Library is offering its Adult Coloring Program twice during May.
04/26/2017 4:44 PM
Santa Maria’s popular Downtown Fridays will kick off its second year on Friday, March 31st.
03/03/2017 2:24 PM
SMAT expanded holiday service, increased fares, and improved evening service, as of Feb. 13th.
02/01/2017 8:32 AM
The Main Library and branches (Cuyama, Guadalupe, Los Alamos, Orcutt, and Bookmobile) of the Santa Maria Public Library system will be closed on Thursday, August 20th for staff training.
08/13/2026 4:30 PM
Drivers are advised to expect temporary daytime traffic delays on portions of Mahoney Road and Black Road due to the City of Santa Maria's upcoming Mahoney and Black Road Paving Project. Construction is anticipated to begin on August 24, 2026, and conclude on October 23, 2026, weather permitting.
08/13/2026 10:00 AM
Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is once again helping local families get ready for the new school year by offering free rides on all SMRT routes, starting Monday, August 10ᵗʰ through Friday, August 21ˢᵗ, aligning with the first two weeks of school in Santa Maria, which begins Thursday, August 13
08/04/2026 11:07 AM
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department will temporarily suspend facility reservation and program registration services while scheduled system maintenance is completed.
07/22/2026 1:34 PM
The City of Santa Maria invites the community to celebrate the unveiling of a new public art mural at the Santa Maria Transit Center on Thursday, July 30, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the Transit Center, 400 Boone Street.
07/20/2026 5:30 PM
The City of Santa Maria Utilities Department is offering Fats, Oils, and Grease (“FOG”) Trappers and other related complimentary items for City of Santa Maria residents at a distribution event on Saturday, July 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in front of Trader Joe's at 1303 South Bradley Road.
07/20/2026 3:51 PM
Beginning Saturday, August 1st, the City of Santa Maria Public Library will adopt new
operating hours.
07/20/2026 11:45 AM
The City of Santa Maria is alerting the public to a potential scam targeting local water customers. Individuals have reportedly been visiting residents and falsely claiming that the City’s water is contaminated.
07/08/2026 10:12 AM
Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election and a Special Municipal Election will be held in the City of Santa Maria on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to elect City Councilmembers and a Measure.
07/07/2026 11:01 AM
The Block Grants Advisory Committee (BGAC) of the City of Santa Maria invites the public to attend an interactive workshop on Monday, July 13, starting at 4:00 p.m., taking place at Shepard Hall inside the Santa Maria Public Library, 421 South McClelland Street.
07/06/2026 2:18 PM
The Santa Maria Regional Landfill will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
07/01/2026 8:58 AM
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, in collaboration with PLAY, Inc. invites the community to celebrate Independence Day at 250 Fun in the Sun Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4th, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Elks Baseball Field.
06/30/2026 9:38 AM
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department will continue the 2026 Concerts in the Park series with a performance by Ghost Monster on Saturday, June 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pioneer Park, located at 1150 West Foster Road. This event is free and open to community members of all ages.
06/26/2026 9:52 AM
