Kraig Pakulski / Thursday, January 22, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Santa Maria Hosts Annual Forum on Human Trafficking on the Central Coast SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The issue of human trafficking on the Central Coast is being discussed Thursday during an annual forum held in Santa Maria. Taking place at the Santa Maria Country Club, the event is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Santa Maria and is intended to shed light on a growing crime that is taking place not only nationally, but locally on the Central Coast. During the course of the forum, audience members will hear from a lineup of speakers that includes survivors of human trafficking, as well as advocates, members of law enforcement, and other government agencies that are helping fight the issue on a daily basis. The The Rotary Human Trafficking Awareness Forum will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Latest Breaking News, Weather Alerts, Sports and More Anytime On Our Mobile Apps. Keep Up With the Latest Articles by Signing Up for the News Channel 3-12 Newsletter. The post Santa Maria Hosts Annual Forum on Human Trafficking on the Central Coast appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Multimillion-Dollar Santa Barbara Harbor Economy Faces Financial Uncertainty as Dredging Funds Run Low Next Article Community Support Urgently Needed to Protect Access to Medically Necessary Meals in Santa Barbara and Goleta Print 15 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Local NewsNewsTop StoriesCrime & CourtsCaliforniaCentral CoastCommunitySanta Maria - Lompoc - North CountySafe at HomeCrimcrimehuman traffickingRotary Club of Santa Maria Please login or register to post comments.