Buellton effort to tighten regulation on long-term hotel living gets pushback

by Michael Chaldu | Aug 21, 2025 | City, News | 0 |

Owner of Farmhouse Motel believes his establishment should be keep housing-unit designation, says...

Solvang City Council looks to tighten zoning on short-term rentals

by Michael Chaldu | Aug 21, 2025 | City, News | 0 |

Shift in retirement benefits program, plans for Julefest and Half-Marathon also discussed in busy...

Buellton City Council approves private school for Willemsen property

by Michael Chaldu | Aug 12, 2025 | City | 0 |

Despite opposition from residents, Hundred Hills School gets go-ahead to establish temporary...

Solvang City Council awards contract for expanded video surveillance pilot program

by Michael Chaldu | Aug 12, 2025 | City | 0 |

Councilmembers also OK new appropriations limit, cross connection program, and safety element The...

Mayor trumpets development, engagement in Buellton State of the City address

by Michael Chaldu | Jul 5, 2025 | City | 0 |

In his first address as mayor, David Silva tells audience past year, upcoming plans...

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments elects new leaders for 2025

by Santa Ynez Valley Star | Jan 27, 2025 | City | 0 |

Mayors of Buellton, Solvang, and Lompoc among the new members of the board Santa Barbara Mayor...

Buellton City Council deadlocks on filling council vacancy

by Michael Chaldu | Jan 25, 2025 | City | 0 |

Appointment continued to Jan. 23 meeting; special election is a...

Solvang City Council appoints Louise Smith to District 3 seat

by Michael Chaldu | Jan 25, 2025 | City | 0 |

Local chef ran for position in 2022, losing by just six votes The Solvang City Council...

Solvang City Council OKs direction for workshop to streamline sign ordinance

by Michael Chaldu | Nov 26, 2024 | City | 0 |

Council also OKs transit contract changes, and opts for appointment to fill...

Buellton Mayor King getting challenge from Silva in November election

by Michael Chaldu | Oct 1, 2024 | City | 0 |

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.