Archive » March 31, 2011

NOT ONE, BUT TWO

Vol. 9 Issue 13

The Valley is a crossroads of culture. A colorful blend of old cultures like the Danes, Spaniards and Native Americans mixed with modern ranchers, tourists and winemakers all wrapped up in a cozy Californian environment.

SOLVANG OKS NEW PROGRAM FOR BANNERS, MOVES MONEY TO DRAINAGE

On Monday night, the Solvang city council moved ahead with a plan that would allow local organizations to place banners on streetlights in the city and voted to allocate more money to storm drain improvement....

BUELLTON DELVES INTO SLEW OF SUBJECTS

A tobacco moratorium, the proposal to pursue Charter City status, and the fate of Zaca Creek Golf Course dominated the Buellton City Council’s discussion during its annual retreat at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott. ...

INTER-DISTRICT TRANSFERS PAINSTAKINGLY LIMITED

Tough economic times call for tough decisions, ones even school administrators find emotionally difficult to make....

A WORLD OF LANGUAGES

Santa Ynez High School World Language department recently presented the school board with an overview of its department and new offerings they are providing to both students and their parents....

STRENGTH OF CHARACTER BEYOND HER YEARS

Despite having a myriad of reasons to quit, she excels instead....

ATTENTION SOLVANG

In response to recommendations from the Economic Development Committee and concerns from local business owners, the city council directed formation of a Sign Ordinance Sub-Committee to review and discuss changes to the city’s current sign regulations in a Public Workshop forum....