Death of American icon Dolly Parton brings mourners to her former Solvang house
Country music legend owned property on corner of Alisal Road and Maple Avenue from 2004-14 The Aug.…
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Roberta and Kevin Skidmore named Danish Days Grand Marshals
Roberta, known as the 'Seamstress for the Danish Maids,' has handcrafted dozens of Danish Maid dresses for the festival The Solvang Danish Days Foundation has announced the 2026 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals will be Roberta and Kevin Skidmore. The Skidmores will preside over this year’s Danish
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3CE urges lawmakers to make electricity bills more transparent, predictable
Supervisor Joan Hartmann and Buellton Mayor David Silva join group representatives to advocate for A…
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Public invited to share input on Santa Ynez Valley Trail Project
SANTA BARBARA — Residents, businesses, property owners, visitors and trail users are invited to shar…
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Solvang Danish Days announces Ainsley Haws as 2026 Danish Maid
89th celebration of city's Danish culture and heritage festival happening Sept. 18-20 Staff Report The nonprofit Solvang Danish Days F…
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Solvang's Monty Roberts, influential horse trainer, dies at 91
Founder of Flag Is Up Farms known for revolutionizing the horse training industry across disciplines Staff report Marvin Earl "Monty" …
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From morning to night, Santa Ynez Valley celebrates nation's 250th birthday
As is 4th of July tradition, Solvang hosts downtown parade and big fireworks show at the mission By Mike Chaldu michael@santaynezvalleys…
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'Where the West Went Wild'? Santa Ynez's Sagunto Street
Annual Old Santa Ynez Days treats visitors to parade, street faire, and the nearby rodeo By Mike Chaldu michael@santaynezvalleystar.com …
Mike Chaldu ·
Earning 'Triumph' over adversity
Organization devoted to those with spinal cord injury host over-the-line clinic at Buellton's River View Park By Mike Chaldu michael@san…
'Safe and free in SYV': Pride Parade and Festival held in Solvang for fifth year
Local elected leaders speak out for LGBTQIA+ community, as members and allies colorfully celebrate Pride Month By Mike Chaldu michael@sa…
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Organizers setting up for Solvang Fourth of July events
Rotary Club, pyrotechnician promising big things this year; Solvang parade and afternoon 'Grill and Chill' also on tap By Mike Chaldu mi…
Mike Chaldu ·
Solvang ushers in new year early with Copenhagen Countdown
Despite wet weather, enthusiastic crowd enjoys live music from the Molly Ringwald Project while waiting to welcome 2026 With rains hittin…
Michael Chaldu ·
Holiday Lights Festival gives a winter glow to SYV Botanic Garden
Visitors come over three December weekends to look at colorful array at Buellton’s River View Park For the fourth year, the Santa Ynez Va…
Michael Chaldu ·
Another trip around the sun for the Santa Ynez Valley
Communities showed some transition, continued some tradition, in the year 2025 PART ONE OF TWO The Santa Ynez Valley spent 2025 mainta…
Michael Chaldu ·
SYV Presbyterian Church hosting annual Nativity Pageant
Dec. 14 show will feature live animals for petting, as well as multiple musical performances Once again, the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyter…
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Solvang Julefest adding nightly snowfall and more events
More than monthlong holiday celebration starting on Nov. 28 Solvang has announced new facets to its annual holiday celebration, Julefest,…
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Pato Banton returns to the Buellton Fall Fest
Free admission event includes 40-plus bands, carnival rides, and games Staff Report The fifth annual Buellton Fall Festival will retur…
Michael Chaldu ·
Danish Days Parade brings joy and laughter to onlookers
Signature event punctuates three days of annual Solvang celebration By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer The 88th annual Solvang Da…
Michael Chaldu ·
Three days of fun, food, and festivities at Los Alamos Old Days
Under the theme ‘How the West Was One,’ weekend-long celebration includes Biggest Little Hometown Parade, car show, By Pamela Dozois T…
Michael Chaldu ·
The Triumph Foundation provides support, fun, and awareness to the disabled
Santa Barbara chapter of group that helps the disabled recently held a hand-cycling event at River View Park in Buellton The Triumph Foun…
Pamela Dozois ·