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  Updated: June 15, 2019 @ 3:25 pm
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Santa Maria scraps plans for in-house animal control

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Santa Maria scraps plans for in-house animal control

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The city of Santa Maria has shelved a proposal to bring animal control services in-house and will instead continue to contract out sheltering and animal control to the county.

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Santa Maria to host 'Free Day of Family Play' at Grogan Park

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Buellton cancels Thursday’s Planning Commission meeting

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Santa Maria man arrested after allegedly stealing ATV, trespassing on ag land

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Santa Maria High hosts 16-team 7-on-7 passing tournament with Central Coast and Valley squads

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Santa Maria High hosts 16-team 7-on-7 passing tournament with Central Coast and Valley squads

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