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KSMA Morning News with Ben Heighes

The Santa Maria Valley’s most trusted, respectable name and voice for news and information on local NewsTalk Radio, Ben Heighes, brings you the KSMA Morning News weekday mornings; Monday-Thursday, 6-9am, Fridays 6-8am. While local TV news may stop at 7am for network news, Ben continues with covering the stories that matter to you in your community, the nation and the world. On the go? We’ve got you covered with live, local traffic and weather reports throughout the morning. Plus, hear from community leaders and organizations about what is happening in your area.

Information mentioned on the morning news, such as events, links, phone numbers, etc.. will be posted here.


Downtown Fridays in Santa Maria are returning for 2025. Questions may be directed to Downtown Fridays organizer Ed Carcarey at edcarcarey@yahoo.com or (805) 331-4744.


Links mentioned Wednesday, March 26
Fire Severity Maps

Statewide CalFire Map

City of Santa Maria Fire Hazard Map


Spring Roundup College Rodeo
Presented by Hancock College Boosters, Inc.

March 29-30, 2025 | Elks Events Center

March 29th – Honoring Vietnam Veterans
Gates Open at 5pm
Rodeo at 7pm
Concert Admission Included, Mother Corn Shuckers Perform

March 30th – Honoring Jim Glines
Gates Open at 11am
Rodeo at 1pm
Championship Performance

Tickets and more information


Frequently Featured on the KSMA Morning News:
Central Coast SPCA
Spencer’s Fresh Markets
Orcutt Pioneer
Santa Barbara County Humane Society

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