by Camille DeVaul for the Santa Ynez Valley Star CALIFORNIA — On Thursday, April 28, Gov. Gavin Newsom told the L.A. Times editorial board he is reconsidering the closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power [...]

Staff Report On the heels of raising the hourly minimum wage to $17 for nontipped positions at its properties, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will host job fairs on Tuesday, January 11 at [...]

Late land preservationist Betty Williams founded Buttonwood in 1968 By Laurie Jervis Contributing Writer Gleason Family Vineyards has announced its acquisition of Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard, a 106-acre property on Alamo Pintado Road in [...]

Torrie Smith has been operating Loom Boutique in Santa Ynez since August 2020 By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer news@santaynezvalleystar.com Torrie Smith is no newcomer to the Valley. She was born and raised in Santa Ynez [...]

By Kenneth Harwood Economist, Solvang Chamber of Commerce Spending by consumers seems likely to continue to grow in 2022. The rate of growth is expected to be slower than in 2021, as predicted for the [...]

Horseplay Comes to Buellton with New Riding Stable Santa Barbara business opens location at River View Park By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer The Santa Ynez Valley is well-known for its love of horses, from racing [...]

Staff Report   Moments of romantic songs will add that extra touch of love for Valentine’s Day.  Just go to the Santa Ynez Valley Chorale’s website, syvchorale.org and tune into some beautiful love songs. The [...]