A massive wildfire was threatening hundreds of homes in central California as it tore through Los Padres National Forest.

The Gifford Fire east of Santa Maria exploded overnight Friday into Saturday, nearly doubling in size and torching rugged ...

When the first atomic bomb detonated 80 years ago on Aug. 6, thousands of the dead and dying were brought to the small, rural ...

A replica of a 15th century Spanish galleon which took part in Christopher Colombus’ historic expeditions has docked in Weymouth Harbour- ...

After many years of waiting, the City of Santa Maria finally has a brand new Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office.

Miyu Yamashita of Japan captured her first major title Sunday when she withstood a charge by Charley Hull by not making a ...

United flight with over 200 passengers declares 'mayday' with engine failure after takeoff from D.C. Trump Media CEO Devin ...

The Department of Motor Vehicles opened its highly anticipated new office Friday morning in Santa Maria, replacing the cramped, outdated facility in the downtown core that has served residents since ...

At a gathering that has been called the “Catholic Woodstock,” the church has embraced influencers on social media as a way to ...

A rare sighting of a fully grown great white shark just 50 yards off the coast of Santa Monica was captured on video this ...

Victoria Plascencia, a 10-year-old Buellton native, has been attending Fiestas for much of her life and dancing since she was ...