Mayoral races set for Buellton, Solvang; two candidates file for Buellton District 1 seat
By Santa Ynez Valley Star StaffThe mayoral races for both Buellton and Solvang will be "rematches" from those of two years ago, as the ballot has been set for the Nov. 3 General Election. Fo…
Sep 4
Pirates football taking a long trip to a family reunion
By Mike ChalduCoach Josh McClurg's team heading up to Ferndale, in Humboldt County, to play team coached by his cousin Clint In every season, a high school football team has…
Sep 11
Buellton City Council takes legal step to demolish most of Pea Soup Andersen's building
By Michael ChalduUnanimous vote approves the lifting of iconic, but deserted, restaurant's historical landmark designation By Mike Chaldu michael@santaynezvalleystar A no…
Aug 8Roberta and Kevin Skidmore named Danish Days Grand Marshals
Santa Ynez Valley Star StaffRoberta, known as the 'Seamstress for the Danish Maids,' has handcrafted dozens of Danish Maid dress…
Sep 14
Solvang Danish Days announces Ainsley Haws as 2026 Danish Maid
Staff Report89th celebration of city's Danish culture and heritage festival happening Sept. 18-20 Staff Repor…
Aug 10
Solvang's Monty Roberts, influential horse trainer, dies at 91
Staff ReportFounder of Flag Is Up Farms known for revolutionizing the horse training industry across disciplines…
Aug 8
Tickets on sale now for Taste Of The Santa Ynez Valley to take place in October
Santa Ynez Valley StarJul 3
County releases 2024 Agricultural Crop & Livestock Report; strawberries remain top crop
Santa Ynez Valley StarJul 23
