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Buellton mayor: City is ‘going places’ and going strong
Dave King gives State of the City address, highlights upcoming development projects, economic condition. Buellton Mayor Dave King gave his annual State of the City address on Thursday, July 11, at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott and, fortunately he had some good news to share. “The theme of this year’s...
County Probation Initiates Operation Safe at Home
On July 18, 2024, the Santa Barbara County Probation Department conducted a county-wide operation aimed at conducting wellness checks for clients on active Probation, Post-Release Community Supervision and Pre-Trial Supervision. The operation covered Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc regions, focusing on ensuring the well-being of clients and their families.
September 20-22, 2024: 87th Annual Solvang Danish Days, California’s Premier Danish Heritage Festival, Returns with Æbleskiver, Axe Throwing, LEGO®, Parades, Free Entertainment, Beer, Wine, and Foodie Experiences
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. July 25, 2024 – Solvang, CA – California’s premier Danish heritage festival, “Solvang Danish Days” (www.SolvangDanishDays.org), returns with a three-day event weekend line-up Friday through Sunday, September 20, 21, and 22, 2024. The 2024 Solvang Danish Days theme – “Det Dansk, Det Dejligt” (“It’s Danish, it’s delightful!”) – will be celebrated during this year’s event which honors the 1911 establishment of Solvang by Danish-Americans.
SY Band of Chumash Indians appoints first chairwoman to compliance board
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has appointed its first chairwoman — Kathleen Marshall — to head up the tribe's gaming commission replacing former chairman Ted Ortega, who has termed out. “It’s an honor to be the first woman to chair this committee," said Marshall. "Our tribe...
Overlays for row crops considered to simplify Santa Barbara County Ag Enterprise Ordinance
Overlays east and west of Santa Maria, along Highway 135 and outside Lompoc are being considered by the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission as a way to protect row crops from contamination without shutting out small farms from supplemental activities. With a few narrow exceptions, the overlays would preclude other...
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Hosts 19th Annual Lompoc Empty Bowls Community Fundraiser
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (Lompoc, CA) — The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will host the 19th annual Lompoc Empty Bowls fundraiseron Wednesday, July 31st at the Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center at 1120 W Ocean Avenue,with seatings at 11:30am and 12:30pm.
Back-to-school health fairs coming to Santa Maria, Lompoc in August
More than 50 community organizations will take part in three back-to-school health fairs scheduled for the first week of August at different locations across Santa Barbara County. On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced the schedule for the free public events, welcoming students and families, community members...
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