Santa Ynez Valley News

11/22/2024

On Wednesday at 3:50 p.m., a Buellton area California Highway Patrol officer was on patrol near Lompoc and Vandenberg Village and attempted to stop an Infinity sedan for speeding, the CHP said in a release Friday.

On Wednesday at 3:50 p.m., a Buellton area California Highway Patrol officer was on patrol near Lompoc and Vandenberg Village and attempted to stop an Infinity sedan for speeding, the

11/22/2024

Cal State has a goal to graduate 40% of its freshmen within four years. It now graduates 36% — it’s highest rate ever. On other goals, the system is further behind.

Cal State has a goal to graduate 40% of its freshmen within four years. It now graduates 36% — it’s highest rate ever. On other goals, the system is further

11/22/2024

Thomas Elias: Once again, California voters proved themselves liberal on social policy, but not nearly as open-handed financially as their well-paid political representatives. Which means Californians may be open minded, as one old saying goes, but …

Thomas Elias: Once again, California voters proved themselves liberal on social policy, but not nearly as open-handed financially as their well-paid political representatives. Which means Californians may be open minded,

11/22/2024

Gov. Newsom touts the first of 13 regional plans to boost economic development across the state, which will go into a statewide blueprint to be released in January.

11/22/2024

Chronic absenteeism dropped to 20% last school year, but that is still higher than the pre-pandemic rate of 12%.

11/22/2024

A Lafond Winery employee urged a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging his negligence caused a 2023 vehicle collision resulting in a motorist’s injuries and his girlfriend’s death, saying he owed no duty to stop her…

A Lafond Winery employee urged a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging his negligence caused a 2023 vehicle collision resulting in a motorist’s injuries and

11/22/2024

Hancock Holiday Baseball Clinic

11/22/2024

Emma Reyes had never run cross country before. John Gutierrez had not competed in the sport since he was in his senior year at Pioneer Valley High School in 2017.

11/22/2024

By the way, our local legend the late Julia Child, preferred a “deconstructed” turkey for her dinner. Since working with turkey “parts” she decreased brining time, recommending 6 to 12 hours ...

By the way, our local legend the late Julia Child, preferred a “deconstructed” turkey for her dinner. Since working with turkey “parts” she decreased brining time, recommending 6 to 12

11/22/2024

The Cal Poly football team will try to accomplish something Saturday that the program hasn't done in recent memory - finish a season with a two-game winning streak.

11/22/2024

Pioneer Valley High School biology students on Thursday helped a small army of biologists and airport officials unload and set up the first of 105 tanks that will act as breeding ponds for the California tiger salamander on property owned by the San…

Pioneer Valley High School biology students on Thursday helped a small army of biologists and airport officials unload and set up the first of 105 tanks that will act as

11/21/2024

The special commemorative magazine highlighting the winners in the 20th Anniversary Best of the Santa Ynez Valley contest is in today's Santa Ynez Valley News. Check your delivery for this special section or stop by a local retailer - like El Rancho Market, Los Olivos Grocery Store or Santa Ynez Valley Hardware - to purchase a single copy of today's paper.

11/21/2024

In numerous lawsuits, conservative professors and students allege that California’s community colleges are hindering their right to free speech under the First Amendment.

11/21/2024

Due to financial collapse brought on by enrollment declines, Cal Maritime is poised to merge with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The merger is expected to pass a final vote by Cal State leaders tomorrow after being approved in committee Thursday.

Due to financial collapse brought on by enrollment declines, Cal Maritime is poised to merge with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The merger is expected to pass a final vote

11/21/2024

Andy Caldwell: As was the case when Abraham Lincoln was president, this year we will celebrate Thanksgiving during a civil war, albeit being fought with weapons that serve to destroy not the physical body but the soul and spirit of America.

Andy Caldwell: As was the case when Abraham Lincoln was president, this year we will celebrate Thanksgiving during a civil war, albeit being fought with weapons that serve to destroy

11/21/2024

Due to its strategic coastal location, Santa Maria Air Base was considered ideal for training of bombardment groups prior to overseas duty during WWII.

11/21/2024

We will release the full list of winners in the Best of the Santa Ynez Valley contest TOMORROW! Find the commemorative magazine insert in Thursday's paper.

11/21/2024

Each week is different for CASA volunteer Angela Todd, who dedicates about 12 hours a month to meet with and support the foster youth and others assigned to her for court advocacy.

Each week is different for CASA volunteer Angela Todd, who dedicates about 12 hours a month to meet with and support the foster youth and others assigned to her for