Archive » January 19, 2012

On the move

Vol. 10 Issue 3

Pretty soon, fans of Solvang Bakery won’t have to actually be in Solvang to sit in its diner and enjoy its array of pastries and sweets.

Buellton gives go-ahead to bike race

In December, when Mike Hecker, owner of SG productions, asked the Buellton City Council for $15,000 to pave the way for a close-circuit bike race, council members said his request was too high....

Praise, trash and scheduling changes

The Santa Ynez Valley Union High School board meeting marked the mid-point of the academic year – as good a moment as any to stop and honor those who served the school but are moving on to other things....

Restaurant Week comes to the table

The Valley will essentially turn into one big buffet beginning Sunday, as diners will have a smorgasbord of options from which to choose during the Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week....

White House wonders

Diagnosed with ADD, one can imagine the placating smiles, from adults ignorant of the power of inspiration, when that not-so-long-ago little girl announced her intention to work at the White House. ...

Pirates step up in home tournament

Going into his team’s largest home event of the season – a two-day, 20-team tournament – Santa Ynez Valley Union High wrestler Blake Chaves said he was just hoping to get to the semifinals of his weight class and secure a top-four finish....

One coach leaves, another returns

After learning last month that the Santa Ynez Valley Union High boys golf team was losing its coach, Tony Armenta informed Pirates athletic director Ken Fredrickson that he would help out the program in any way he could....

Sheriff's blotter

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