Kraig Pakulski / Sunday, February 22, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Santa Maria Police seek more info on two arson incidents SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police are looking for new information on two arson incidents at separate apartment complexes just after 2:30 a.m. this morning. The first arson incident occurred at the Twin Palms Apartments, where SMPD officers assisted in evacuating residents before Santa Maria Fire crews extinguished the fire. A second potential arson came about an hour later at the St. Clair apartments, where SMPD officers again evacuated residents before SMFD crews put the flames out. SMPD officers now seek more information or potential leads on the incidents and ask the public to contact either them or the city Fire Department if available. The post Santa Maria Police seek more info on two arson incidents appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Man dies in solo vehicle crash off Camino Cielo Road Next Article Police arrest man on DUI charges after head-on car crash Print 17 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Local NewsNewsTop StoriesCrime & CourtsSanta Maria - Lompoc - North County Please login or register to post comments.