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Dr. Kimberly Sheehan brings a wealth of experience to the Santa Ynez campus By Mike Chaldu michael@santaynezvalleystar.c...

08/21/2024

Dr. Kimberly Sheehan brings a wealth of experience to the Santa Ynez campus By Mike Chaldu [email protected] Sitting in her new office as the superintendent/principal for Santa Ynez Union Valley High School, Dr. Kimberly Sheehan recalled the path she took through higher education and how the teachers, counselors, and coaches she had as a high-school student in Covina got her started on that path....

By Mike Chaldu

08/21/2024

Third-generation horse shoer hopes to bring back emphasis on horses and other agriculture in Valley By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer Robert Barnes has been shoeing horses for 38 years, 34 of which have been in the Santa Ynez Valley for his business, Black Iron Farrier. He comes from a long line of farriers; his father and grandfather were both horse shoers....

By Pamela Dozois

07/28/2024

Author R. Lawson Gamble’s newest action thriller titled “Hairy Man,” the 12th book in the Zack Tolliver FBI, southwestern crime mystery series will once again have readers on the edge of their seats.

Author R. Lawson Gamble’s newest action thriller titled “Hairy Man,” the 12th book in the Zack Tolliver FBI, southwestern crime

07/27/2024

The new executive director of Solvang Theaterfest is Chantal Green, its former assistant director. She has been working for Solvang Theaterfest for the past three years and is well acquainted with the inner workings of the organization.

The new executive director of Solvang Theaterfest is Chantal Green, its former assistant director. She has been working for Solvang Theaterfest for the

07/27/2024

The nonprofit Solvang Danish Days Foundation has officially announced the festival’s 2024 Danish Maid, Kaeley Reid, who is set to preside over this year’s 87th Solvang Danish Days (SolvangDanishDays.org), Friday through Sunday, September 20 through 22.

https://santaynezvalleystar.com/solvang-danish-days-foundation-names-kaeley-reid-as-2024-danish-maid/

The nonprofit Solvang Danish Days Foundation has officially announced the festival’s 2024 Danish Maid, Kaeley Reid, who is set to preside over

07/26/2024

Buellton Mayor Dave King gave his annual State of the City address on Thursday, July 11, at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott and, fortunately he had some good news to share.

Buellton Mayor Dave King gave his annual State of the City address on Thursday, July 11, at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott and, fortunately he

07/25/2024

“All I can say is ‘Happy Birthday, America,’ the greatest country in the world,” said Bob Brown, a visitor from Los Angeles waving a flag.

The streets of Solvang were filled to overflowing with people from near and far anxious to take part in the 29th annual 4th of July

07/25/2024

Her sons and daughter-in-law agreed and invested countless hours and months in the planning.

NOTE: This is the uncut version of the story of Linda Johansen’s trip to Ireland with her family. A condensed version of the story can be found in the July 16

07/19/2024

Road expected to open by the end of today (Friday, July 19) Staff Report SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – Caltrans will reopen two lanes of Hwy. 154 between San Antonio Creek Road and Painted Cave Road by end of day Friday, July 19, following repairs to pavement cracking discovered on June 21 during an ongoing emergency slip-out repair project....

Staff Report

07/19/2024

Five area restaurants have been hit since July 6; sheriff's deputies believe multiple suspects involved Staff Report SANTA YNEZ – Deputies in the Santa Ynez Valley are investigating a series of restaurant burglaries that have occurredin recent weeks. On Saturday, July 6, deputies took a report of a burglary at California Tacos in Buellton. On Saturday, July 13, deputies took a second report for a burglary at Taco Roco in Buellton....

Staff Report

More evacuation orders, warning cancelled as containment increases on 38,000-acre blaze By Mike Chaldu michael@santaynez...

07/18/2024

More evacuation orders, warning cancelled as containment increases on 38,000-acre blaze By Mike Chaldu [email protected] SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Fire crews have been making steady progress on the Lake Fire, which has burned for nearly two weeks on the northern edge of the Santa Ynez Valley. The blaze, first reported Friday, July 5, has grown to 38,663 acres, but growth has been minimal and containment is up to 42 percent, according to the latest incident update by Cal Fire (...

More evacuation orders, warning cancelled as containment increases on 38,000-acre blaze

Blaze that started July 5 at Zaca Lake has spread to nearly 38,000 acres; containment at 19 percent By Mike Chaldu micha...

07/14/2024

Blaze that started July 5 at Zaca Lake has spread to nearly 38,000 acres; containment at 19 percent By Mike Chaldu [email protected] A layer of smoke and ashes settled over the Santa Ynez Valley in the second week of July as fire crews have battled a blaze that started in the Zaca Lake area and continues to burn on the northern edge of the Valley....

By Mike Chaldu

07/06/2024

Evacuations warnings issued for affected areas north of Santa Ynez Valley By Mike Chaldu [email protected] A vegetation fire in the Zaca Lake area that was first reported Friday has grown to over 12,000 acres as of the afternoon of Saturday, July 6. The fire area is approximately 15 miles north of Los Olivos and approximately 20 miles east of Los Alamos....

By Mike Chaldu

07/05/2024

Santa Barbara County’s Agricultural Commissioner’s Office released its 2023 Agricultural Crop and Livestock Report on June 18.

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara County’s Agricultural Commissioner’s Office released its 2023 Agricultural Crop and Livestock

07/05/2024

Caltrans will announce a specific time for the start of this traffic control when it’s confirmed by Caltrans field engineers.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – One-way reversing traffic control utilizing a temporary signal on Highway 154 between San Antonio Creek Road and Painted

07/03/2024

Parade to kick off day-long celebration, culminating in fireworks shows Independence Day evening By Dennis Beebe Special to the Santa Ynez Valley Star Solvang Rotary President Valerie Kissell recently announced that Jim Kunkle of Solvang will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2024 Fourth of July Parade in Solvang Eighty years ago, Kunkle, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Forces, was patrolling the skies in his "Lightning," a Lockheed P-38 fighter, above the D-Day invasion fleet....

By Dennis Beebe

06/26/2024

To begin his address — which each year is an enjoyable poetry reading with verses reflecting events that happened overthe past school year — the administrator expounded on Dunn's favorite insect.

" that evidence is sometimes right before your eyes — you just have to look at it the right way," said Dunn School Head of School Kalyan Balaven in his

06/26/2024

In front of a full grandstand of adoring family and friends at Rio Memorial Field, senior students at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School said goodbye to their high school years and took the first big step to their respective futures.

In front of a full grandstand of adoring family and friends at Rio Memorial Field, senior students at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School said

06/24/2024

Staff Report SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – Highway 154 remains closed Sunday evening in both directions from San Antonio Creek Road to Painted Cave Road due to roadway cracking extending across all traffic lanes, according to Caltrans. Only residents can travel through this closed section of highway. The closure caused travelers and commuters to use the primary detour of Highway 101 and State Route 246, causing reported massive gridlock on those roads on Sunday....

Staff Report

Longtime employee Angelina earned degree through fast-food giant's Archways to Opportunity program By Mike Chaldu michae...

06/07/2024

Longtime employee Angelina earned degree through fast-food giant's Archways to Opportunity program By Mike Chaldu [email protected] When McDonald's Area Supervisor Angelica Roca made a visit to the fast-food chain's Buellton location on Friday, May 24, she figured it would be a routine visit. Eh, not quite. What Roca came across as she walked through the door was a corner of the restaurant decked out with celebratory balloons and a cake....

By Mike Chaldu

05/23/2024

Alisal Ranch, the 10,500-acre luxury dude ranch in Solvang, is excited to welcome a new lineup of culinary talent for its beloved California Ranch Cookout series ...

Alisal Ranch, the 10,500-acre luxury dude ranch in Solvang, is excited to welcome a new lineup of culinary talent for its beloved California Ranch

05/23/2024

It was event that was not only a re-creation of an old tradition, but a major fundraiser for the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara.

An event that has been interrupted way too often in recent years was back on in Solvang on May 4, as the Rancheros Visitadores riders made their way

05/14/2024

Discussion scheduled for Los Olivos Community Services District meeting on Wednesday, May 15 By Michelle de Werd The Los Olivos community’s involvement in deciding whether the whole town needs a sewer system is essential. In 2018, the Los Olivos Community Services District was formed, and five board members were sworn in to address the perceived need to replace aging septic systems on the 390 parcels within the district’s boundaries....

By Michelle de Werd

05/11/2024

Cachuma Lake was full, the sun was shining, and the fish were biting on the weekend of April 20-21 as nearly 600 anglers fished for fun, and prizes, at the 27th annual Neal Taylor Nature Fish Derby.

Cachuma Lake was full, the sun was shining, and the fish were biting on the weekend of April 20-21 as nearly 600 anglers fished

05/11/2024

Sunday, May 12, is Mother’s Day here in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Mothers’ Day is also observed in several other countries around the world, but on different days of the year.

Sunday, May 12, is Mother’s Day here in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Mothers’ Day is also observed in

05/11/2024

Spring has arrived, marking the perfect time to celebrate the 15th annual "CycleMAYnia" in Santa Barbara County.

SANTA BARBARA — Spring has arrived, marking the perfect time to celebrate the 15th annual "CycleMAYnia" in Santa Barbara County. Throughout May, the public is

05/10/2024

Elementary and junior high students throughout Santa Barbara County competed in a battle of literary wit at the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s 23rd annual Battle of the Books series.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — And that’s a wrap! Elementary and junior high students throughout Santa Barbara County competed in a battle of

05/10/2024

Thirteen organizations make presentations; council to decide grant funding at next meeting on May 27 The ball got rolling on one part of the annual budget process for the Solvang City Council in their regular meeting April 22, as it heard grant requests from 13 organizations. Mayor Mark Infanti made it clear the council would not take action on any of the requests, and a budget committee would decide which requests to OK at the Tuesday, May 28, meeting (postponed for one day because of the Memorial Day holiday)....

The ball got rolling on one part of the annual budget process for the Solvang City Council in their regular meeting April 22, as it heard grant

05/10/2024

This is the club's largest fundraiser for the year, raising money for its yearly charitable endeavors.

The Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club (LAVMC) hosted its fourth annual “Spring Fling” dinner and auction on Saturday, April 27, at

05/10/2024

Photographer Ryan Abbott is exhibiting his photographs for the second time at The Coffee House by Chomp in Solvang.

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