Santa Maria (California)

Sheikh sues Jackson over music contract

US pop icon Michael Jackson waves to his fans as he leaves the Santa Barbara County Courthouse after being acquitted of all charges in his child molestation trial in Santa Maria, CA on June 13, 2005. A jury cleared Jackson of...

Ex SB County employee embezzles more than $61,000

A 64-year-old former employee of the Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services has pleaded guilty to defrauding the department of more than $61,000.Trueman George Beach entered the guilty plea to one felony count of...

Jackson transfers ownership of Neverland

US pop icon Michael Jackson waves to his fans as he leaves the Santa Barbara County Courthouse after being acquitted of all charges in his child molestation trial in Santa Maria, CA on June 13, 2005. A jury cleared Jackson of...

Holiday Food Drive

Event Details Start Date: November 1, 2008 - End Date: November 20, 2008 Location: 2100 North Broadway Santa Maria, CA 93454 Holiday Inn is partnering with the Food-Bank of Santa Barbara County. Drop off a minimum of 5 non...

Circuit City Officially Closing 155 Locations

Word broke over the weekend that economically-troubled electronics retailer Circuit City was axing 155 locations in an effort to cut costs, and sure enough, the company made it official today. Liquidation sales at the affected...

Michael says 'no' to Jackson Five reunion

US pop icon Michael Jackson waves to his fans as he leaves the Santa Barbara County Courthouse after being acquitted of all charges in his child molestation trial in Santa Maria, CA on June 13, 2005. A jury cleared Jackson of...

Fans to try for 'Thriller' dance record

US pop icon Michael Jackson waves to his fans as he leaves the Santa Barbara County Courthouse after being acquitted of all charges in his child molestation trial in Santa Maria, CA on June 13, 2005. A jury cleared Jackson of...

Boxer wants EPA's status upgraded

Workers clean up an oil spill in Santa Maria, Calif. Backers say the EPA needs equal footing with the Energy Department and the environmental ministries it deals with around the world. The chairwoman of the Senate Environment...