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Coverage dated October 7, 2026 to October 8, 2026

Special Santa Maria City Council Session Triggered by Social Media Firestorm

Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Maria City Council canceled its regular Tuesday meeting due to a lack of quorum and public safety concerns. It all stemmed from divisive social media comments targeting council members. A special meeting has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

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  1. Nooz Hawk

    Santa Maria Reschedules Council Meeting Called Off Amid Immigration Enforcement (opens Nooz Hawk)

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    The Santa Maria City Council has rescheduled for Thursday this week’s abruptly canceled meeting. An hour before the regular meeting’s scheduled start Tuesday, city staff announced the cancellation. They initially cited the lack of a quorum but said Wednesday that it was called off for safety reasons…

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Special Santa Maria City Council Session Triggered by Social Media Firestorm (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Maria City Council canceled its regular Tuesday meeting due to a lack of quorum and public safety concerns. It all stemmed from divisive social media comments targeting council members. A special meeting has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m.