Santa Maria residents will be able to experience the magic on Main Street at the second annual Santa Maria Open Streets ¡Calles Vivas! event, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6.

Melendez says she and her husband, Bob, are no strangers to the Santa Maria Town Center. Every morning, they stroll hand-in-hand while getting their steps in and observing the summer crowds.

Skyway Nights took place Thursday as a new market-style event in Santa Maria with local favorite food trucks, vendors, live music, attractions and much more. Skyway Nights runs every Thursday from ...