The first official courtroom proceedings to take place in the post-election legal battle between 3rd District Supervisor Doreen Farr and opponent candidate Steve Pappas was resolved partially in favor of Farr’s legal team on Feb. 9. ...

By Leah Etling, Staff Writer
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CITY STAFF BALANCES SOLVANG'S BUDGET

Solvang adjusts its 2008-09 fiscal year budget

In light of a budget shortfall totaling more than a quarter million dollars, the city of Solvang has adjusted its 2008-09 fiscal year budget to come out on top of the downside of its economic woes. ...

By India Allen, Executive Editor
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BUELLTON EMBRACES SMART GROWTH CONCEPTS

Planning Commission looking forward to planning 'smart'

In light of the ongoing Regional Housing Allocation Assessment process, the Buellton Planning Commission made it clear at its Feb. 5 meeting that it was looking forward by planning “smart” growth. ...

By Wendy Thompson, Staff Writer
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NO FESTIVAL AT CHAMBERLIN'S

Ag Preserve shoots down festival

The idea of holding a Burning Man-like festival outside Los Olivos did not go over well with the county’s Agriculture Preserve committee, which shot down the idea Feb. 6. ...

By Leah Etling, Staff Writer
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TIPS TO ENJOY AND SURVIVE THE TOUR OF CALIFORNIA

Amgen tour tips

Santa Ynez Valley residents will host several hundred professional cyclists, their support teams and thousands of spectators for the third straight year when the Amgen Tour of California hosts a time trial in Solvang Feb. 20. ...

By Leah Etling, Staff Writer
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CAMINO REAL HOTEL PROJECT APPROVED

A new hotel is in the works for Goleta

A new hotel is in the works for Goleta following approval of Camino Real Hotel on a 3-2 vote at the last city council meeting. ...

By Martha Lannan, Contributing Writer
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EDUCATORS WEIGH SCHOOLS, SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS

After an address on various failings of public schools, a day-long conference on “Accountability in K-12 Education: Where Do We Go From Here?” took place Feb 9 at UCSB. ...

By Margo Kline, Staff Writer
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WINE TASTING, COWBOY-STYLE

New valley business

W ine tasting in the valley has become routine, and it takes some creative thinking to design a new experience in tasting. ...

By Lauren Crecelius, Staff Writer
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SENIORS PARTY HAWAIIAN-STYLE IN SOLVANG AT PROM

Youth ministry puts on prom for seniors

Solvang was sprinkled with love during a grand affair given as a gift to local senior citizens by a group of valley kids filled with the spirit of aloha. ...

By Wendy Thompson, Staff Writer
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