A vision of service: Bringing Buellton together
Serving as mayor is a daily reminder that leadership works best when it feels hopeful and rooted in …
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
City
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Buellton City Council gives green light to pet microchip scanners in town
$1,500 authorized for initial installation of five scanners with locations including Dog Park, City Hall, and Humane Society Reuniting lost pets with their owners could be made a little easier, and ease the burden on local animal services, after a decision by the Buellton City Council in its Thursday, Jan. 8, meetin…
By Michael Chaldu·
Buellton gives direction on library room rental policy after sometimes-heated discussion
Councilmembers OK pledge for aquatic center; Carla Mead named vice mayor in annual staff reorganizat…
Michael Chaldu ·
Buellton City Council approves private school for Willemsen property
Despite opposition from residents, Hundred Hills School gets go-ahead to establish temporary locatio…
Michael Chaldu ·
Solvang City Council awards contract for expanded video surveillance pilot program
Councilmembers also OK new appropriations limit, cross connection program, and safety element The Solvang City Council, in its Monday, Ju…
Michael Chaldu ·
Mayor trumpets development, engagement in Buellton State of the City address
In his first address as mayor, David Silva tells audience past year, upcoming plans promise 'fabulous' future Every year at the end of th…
Michael Chaldu ·
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments elects new leaders for 2025
Mayors of Buellton, Solvang, and Lompoc among the new members of the board Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse was unanimously selected a…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
Buellton City Council deadlocks on filling council vacancy
Appointment continued to Jan. 23 meeting; special election is a possibility A Buellton City Council meeting that many hoped would res…
Michael Chaldu ·
Solvang City Council appoints Louise Smith to District 3 seat
Local chef ran for position in 2022, losing by just six votes The Solvang City Council wasted no time filling its District 3 vacancy …
Michael Chaldu ·
Solvang City Council OKs direction for workshop to streamline sign ordinance
Council also OKs transit contract changes, and opts for appointment to fill upcoming vacancy The Solvang City Council took a first st…
Michael Chaldu ·
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 f…
Michael Chaldu ·
Three candidates vying for Solvang's mayoral seat
Jamie Baker, David Brown, and Denise El-Amin will be on the ballot this November in city's only competitive race Two years ago, Solva…
Michael Chaldu ·
County Planning Commission again delays YMCA request for expanded hours
Commissioners not satisfied with proposed adaptive management plan, continues item to Nov. 6 Members of the Stuart C. Gildred Family …
Michael Chaldu ·
Solvang City Council hears grant requests from multiple groups
Thirteen organizations make presentations; council to decide grant funding at next meeting on May 27 The ball got rolling on one part…
Michael Chaldu ·