People drive for miles to catch "raily" cool locomotive legends, such as Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014. They cheer and hug their loved ones as they listen to the click-clack of wheels on the tracks ...

The Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust bought the high-hood diesel thanks to a gift from donors Scott and Susan Bentley, according to a news release from the railroad.

In late April 2025, I had the opportunity to visit a new area along the coast: the Santa Maria Valley. In the past, I drive through it on my way north to Big Sur or the Bay Area. Oh, how wrong I ...

It's the sweetest time of the year in the Santa Maria Valley. That's because the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival kicks off Friday, April 25, with a three-day weekend community event at the ...

The Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival will spotlight local talent and serve up good old-fashioned fun starting Friday at the Santa Maria Fairpark, as the region comes together to celebrate ...

The group representing 12 churches in the Santa Maria Valley raised more than $19,000 to help erase $1.8 million in medical debt for Santa Barbara County residents. Credit: Contributed photo A ...

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce has promoted Terri Oneschuck to vice president of finance and administration. Oneschuck, who has been an integral part of the chamber team since May 2011 ...

Credit: OmniTRAX, Inc. Rail management company OmniTRAX has expanded its operations by entering into a joint venture (JV) with Coast Belle Rail for the Santa Maria Valley Railroad in California, US.

Allan Hancock acquiring the Santa Maria Valley Railroad. Local non-profit Friends of the Santa Maria Valley Railroad held a centennial ceremony at the railroad's former offices to commemorate the ...

A grant from the Kansas State Historical Society that was announced over the weekend will help the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad’s efforts to get its prized steam locomotive back on the ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Santa Maria Valley Chamber launched its new visitors center, as well as its newly remodeled office building, during an open house event held on Wednesday. The new space ...