Cars and Cowboys a down-home fundraiser for Santa Maria Valley Outreach
Visitors get to look at over 80 cars on display at Rancho San Marcos Golf Course, as well as enjoy l…
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Solvang celebrates Danish Days for 89th time
Kentucky family, formerly SYV residents, among the visitors enjoying city's annual festival An annual tradition returned on Sept. 18 through 20 (Friday through Sunday) as Solvang's Danish Days was held for the 89th time since the city first did in 1936 to celebrate the village's 25th anniversary.
By Mike Chaldu·
Cottage Urgent Care — Buellton offering free flu vaccines to the community
Vaccines available by appointment through Oct. 16 Cottage Urgent Care, in partnership with the Sant…
Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff ·
Roberta and Kevin Skidmore named Danish Days Grand Marshals
Roberta, known as the 'Seamstress for the Danish Maids,' has handcrafted dozens of Danish Maid dress…
Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff ·
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. 25 death of country music queen, Americ…
Mike Chaldu ·
3CE urges lawmakers to make electricity bills more transparent, predictable
Supervisor Joan Hartmann and Buellton Mayor David Silva join group representatives to advocate for AB 1761Central Coast Community Energy (3C…
Staff Report ·
Public invited to share input on Santa Ynez Valley Trail Project
SANTA BARBARA — Residents, businesses, property owners, visitors and trail users are invited to share input on the Santa Ynez Valley Trail P…
Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff ·
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…
Staff Report ·
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" …
Staff Report ·
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…
Michael Chaldu ·
'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…
Mike Chaldu ·
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…
Pamela Dozois ·
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,…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
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 ·