To make itself eligible for millions of dollars in state money to address the rising number of homeless in the city, the Santa Maria City Council will consider during whether to declare a shelter ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Hope Village housing will provide ninety-four private cabins with beds, bathrooms and Wi-Fi. During the information meeting local officials discussed a proposal for a ...

A young organization working to help homeless residents has entered its second year with a focus on connecting those in need to assorted services, and seeking creative solutions to the shortage of ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The city of Santa Maria filled up more than 24 truckloads and removed 62,000 pounds of trash from a city homeless encampment over the course of a week, according to city ...

Santa Maria residents who live near the riverbed are expressing concerns over growing homeless encampments near their homes, but Santa Maria city officials say the area is more than just their ...

Takoya Johnson has dedicated her days to ensuring the safety of Santa Maria children as they walk or bike to school, while her nights are spent sleeping in encampments along the riverbed as part of ...

Santa Maria city officials say a recent cleanup resulted in the removal of 62,000 pounds of trash from a homeless encampment on Santa Maria Valley Railroad property. The area borders neighborhoods ...

Approximately 50 volunteers turned out early Wednesday morning in Santa Maria to conduct the local component of the annual Santa Barbara County Homeless Point-in-Time Count. April Chavez is the Santa ...

A fire Monday afternoon caused significant damage to a homeless encampment in the Santa Maria Riverbed near Preisker Park. April Chavez is the Santa Maria City Reporter for the Santa Maria Times. If ...

Twelve people escaped injury but were left homeless Sunday when fire broke out a house at the north end of the city, according to the Santa Maria Fire Department. The blaze, which was reported shortly ...