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Santa Maria, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Santa Maria! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many Santa Maria seniors are graduating across four campuses today?
  • Why Santa Maria teachers are fighting a proposed jump in insurance costs.
  • Meet the new academy grads joining Santa Maria’s police force.

Also on today's calendar: General Admission: "along the high embankments" and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Low clouds and fog may break, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, fog breaking, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Low clouds and fog breaking, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Class of 2026 Celebrated at Three Santa Maria Valley High School Graduation Ceremonies (keyt.com) — Hundreds of Santa Maria and Orcutt students are donning caps and gowns today as Righetti, Pioneer Valley, Santa Maria, and Delta high schools celebrate the Class of 2026. Ceremonies run throughout the day, with more than 2,200 graduates receiving diplomas across the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.
   

• Santa Maria Educators Union Pushes Back Against Hike In Insurance Premiums (keyt.com) — Santa Maria educators are pushing back against a proposed hike in health insurance premiums discussed at the Santa Maria-Bonita School District board meeting. Union members say staff working directly with students should see cost-of-living raises before paying more out of pocket, with a second budget reading set for June 24.
   

• 32 recruits graduate from Hancock's Law Enforcement Academy (ksby.com) — Newly graduated recruits from Allan Hancock College’s law enforcement academy are heading straight into jobs with agencies including the Santa Maria Police Department, boosting local ranks with freshly trained officers. The class completed more than 872 hours of training in everything from community policing to emergency driving, and leaders emphasized that their real learning begins now as they serve Central Coast communities.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday June 13
  • General Admission: "along the high embankments" →
    5391 Presquile Dr, Santa Maria
    12:00 pm
    • Wednesday June 17
  • Board of Education Meeting - Time TBD
    Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Santa Maria, CA 93455
  • Wine Wednesday BINGO!-Wine Stone Inn
    Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau Wine Stone Inn 255 W. Clark Ave. Old Orcutt
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please be on the lookout for our cat!
    We believe he got out at around 11:30 on Manda Drive. He's most likely hiding but if you happen to have seen him please let us know! He’s an indoor… (Nextdoor Bradley and Santa Maria W)
  • I just want to take a moment to say I always appreciate all my customers, and I put in that extra effort, even in the little details, sometimes they notice right away, sometimes it takes a few days.
    Like this one customer. I washed his dog house, and he didn’t even notice at first. But after a few days, he reached out and said, “Wow, thank you so… (Nextdoor FairView)
  • Clearance Jobs posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist Jobs in Santa Maria. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for (7892) Orcutt: Assistant Manager and Shift Runners in Santa Maria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Maria here.

🗞 Nearby News

Orcutt

  • 140 North Ave, Orcutt, CA 93455 (realtor.com)
  • A crowd favorite at the Route One Farmers Market offers cookies, cheesecakes, pies, and more (santamariasun.com)
  • Where to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Santa Barbara County (noozhawk.com)

Nipomo

  • Residents fight to save oak tree slated for removal to make way for new SLO Rep Theater (ksby.com)

Ok Santa Maria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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