SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) - Fierce winds blew a wildfire into Southern California homes Wednesday, forcing thousands of people to flee as columns of smoke rose from a scenic coastal enclave....

By  RAQUEL MARIA DILLON Associated Press Writer, Journal Staff Report
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LINDA JACKSON SHARES PARTING THOUGHTS

Linda Jackson, often referred to as the stylish one on the Solvang City Council, attended her last meeting as a council member April 27 after a surprise resignation announcement in March. ...

By Lauren Crecelius, Staff Writer
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WATER DISTRICT RELEASES LEGAL BILLS

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By Leah Etling, Staff Writer
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CAMPING IS KING

Summer’s around the corner. Turn off the mental noise pollution from televisions, the Internet and cell phones for a while and renew your love affair with the Central Coast. ...

By Wendy Thompson, Staff Writer
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RISE OF THE MINIATURE DONKEY

Three-feet-tall animals — and Nicole Kidman — live at Seein’ Spots Farm in Buellton. ...

By Lauren Crecelius, Staff Writer
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