Police Chief City of Santa Maria, CA   The City of Santa Maria, located in the California central coast region between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, is a 23 square mile growing and developing community known for its agriculture, affordable living, and local and regional employment and recreation. As the largest city in the County of Santa Barbara, near Vandenberg Space Force Base, conveniently adjacent to U.S. Highway 101, and served by the local Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria has a diverse population of approximately 110,000 residents (median age of 29) and is a regional hub of commerce, industry, farming, and housing. The city is rapidly attracting new residents, businesses, and