Author: Michael Chaldu

Carnival serves as fundraiser, sneak peek for Children’s Museum

ns continues to beat the drum for the work-in-progress Santa Ynez Valley Children’s Museum at the former Willemsen property on 202 Dairyland Road in Buellton.

The founder and board president hosted the latest fundraising event on Sept. 14, a Carnival event with several games for all ages, free tacos, and a silent auction for various prizes, as well as a separate option for a lot of homemade desserts.

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League of California Cities briefs Solvang City Council on state legislative actions

The Solvang City Council met for its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, hearing from a representative of the League of California Cities, and discussing a staff study on business performances on event weekends compared to non-event weekends.

But to start off the meeting, council issued a proclamation honoring a respected city individual: Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alvin Salge, a well-known veteran and longtime VFW Post 7139 commander before stepping down from his post earlier this year.

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Buellton Mayor King getting challenge from Silva in November election

After working side-by-side to govern the City of Buellton incumbent Mayor Dave King and Vice Mayor David Silva will run against each other for the city’s mayoral seat in the Nov. 5 election.

King was elected as Buellton’s second-ever mayor in 2022 after Holly Sierra termed out. That same year, Silva threw his hat in the ring and won the District 4 City Council seat as the council was transitioning into district representation.

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