Kids in Santa Maria can look forward to an increase in stuff to do in the next few months. City officials say, thanks to Measure U they have been able to hire new parks and rec employees. That will help with more youth programs that could include field trips outside the city to places like Los Angeles and even San Jose. Recreation and Parks will be focusing on more summer employment programs for youth. The city offers dozens of youth programs at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center that just kicked off.
