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Jan 16, 2025 · • The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians received a $1.4 million grant through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help with the planning and community engagement efforts for an 8.7-mile path that would connect the Santa Ynez Reservation with Buellton, Solvang, and other parts of the valley. “Our tribe is thankful for receiving this grant and having the opportunity to create a network of ...

May 2, 2024 · Editor's note: Santa Maria Speedway General Manager David Castaneda told the Sun after the paper went to press that races have been postponed due to logistical issues, and the speedway is holding an open practice on May 11 from 4 to 9 p.m. instead. Residents can come and watch people practice, but no concessions will be available, and it’s $40 per person for a …

Nov 7, 2024 · Whether you’re for or against oil operations in Santa Barbara County, you’re passionate about that position.But that decades-long debate turned up a notch at a recent Santa Barbara County Planning Commission meeting. “Coming to the Planning Commission hearings or Board [of Supervisors] hearings is a really important part of our public process,” Planning and Development Director Lisa ...

Jan 2, 2025 · With Temecula’s wine industry as a guidepost, the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association aims to increase local wine sales and tourism by more than doubling its revenue.. From September 2022 to September 2023, Temecula’s wine industry visitation increased by 18 percent, thanks to its wine business improvement district (BID), according to vintners association Chief Executive Officer ...

Jan 9, 2025 · In Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors news, the changing of the guards is complete!. Second District Supervisor Laura Capps took the chair’s gavel from 5th District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino, and new 1st District Supervisor Roy Lee took his seat on the board on Jan. 7.. I don’t know about you, but I’m going to miss Lavagnino and his off-the-cuff humor.

Sep 19, 2024 · Jim Mosby and Jenelle Osborne are again fighting to become Lompoc’s next mayor. This time around, the two veteran local politicians will be joined by newcomer Lydia Perez.. Incumbent Osborne has served on the City Council since 2016, becoming mayor in 2018.. Mosby, a former City Council member, was first appointed …

Jan 9, 2025 · With 2025 just getting started, some people are choosing to do what they do best: volunteer. The work that volunteers do in their spare time accomplishes so much in the region, from dishing out food that serves houseless residents a meal to making sure students can cross the street safely before and after school, the range of ways to give back is limitless.

Oct 31, 2024 · In the face of student violence, discrimination allegations from students, leadership changes at Pioneer Valley High School, and behavioral issues, high school district board candidates Gabriel A. Morales and Alma Hernandez see communication from the district as a key component to addressing these issues.. Morales and Hernandez are facing off in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District ...

The grand tasting—with 150 wines!, The rare and reserve tasting., The Sideways: Uncorked Q-and-A., Stuffing my mouth with all things Cailloux Cheese Shop.