Solvang District Considers Joint Sewer Expansion Review
Solvang Municipal Improvement District board chair Leslie Wilkes urges immediate review of a proposed joint sewer powers agreement with Santa Ynez Community Services District. He cites capacity, cost data gaps, grant aid limits, and the potential for a regional facility expanding to 1.2 mgd as pivotal factors affecting negotiations.
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Solvang
Leslie Wilkes
Santa Ynez
Wilkes
Smid
SYCSD
Smid Board
Sewer Committee
Santa Ynez Junior Horse Show dates set at Alisal Ranch
The 26th annual Santa Ynez Valley Junior Horse Show will run Saturday and Sunday, Sept 24 25 at Alisal Ranch arena. English events on day one Western on day two with 19 classes per division. Judge Mack Linn will oversee both divisions and awards include three championships per division.
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Santa Ynez Valley
Alisal Ranch Arena
Paula Lemm
Michelle Crowe
Kathy Hale
Suzy McGuire
Diane Schley
Lisa Spitser
Alisal Ranch
Mack Linn
Lebeck
Hedlund Won’t Step Down From LAFCO Seat
County Supervisor Robert Hedlund of Lompoc says he will not end his term on the Local Agency Formation Commission to favor Santa Maria area representation. He cites need for Lompoc Valley input as LAFCO prepares a sphere of influence for Lompoc and potential reactivation of Solvang’s Incorporation.
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Robert Hedlund
Lompoc
Hedlund
William B. Wallace
Goleta
Board of Supervisors
Lafco Group
Santa Maria Area
Lafco
Mussell
Harrell Fletcher
Santa Maria
Santa Marian
Eugene Stevens
Wallace
Charlotte Benton
Stevens
Reduced meal rates at Santa Ynez Valley High School
Principal Manuel J. Silva announced free or reduced price meals for students from low income families under a program that also considers medical, housing, and education expenses. Lunch costs 60 cents with 10 cent extra milk, and eligibility decisions are made within 10 days after confidential applications. Foster children may qualify and all students are treated equally regardless of ability to pay.
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Santa Ynez Valley High School
Manuel J. Silva
Silva
Santa Ynez Valley
Leslie W. Anderson
Laurel Street
Solvang
Ballard
College
County Planning Commission to revisit land use conflict policy
The County Planning Commission meets Wednesday afternoon in Santa Barbara to resume a two designation conflict discussion between agricultural and recreational land in unincorporated areas. The session begins at 1 45 after a 10 a m start for the all day hearing to gather evidence for the General Plan policy.
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County Planning Commission
Santa Barbara
Suey
Lompoc Valley
Solvang
Ballard
Orcutt
Rescue Truck 317 broadens Santa Ynez Valley role
Rescue Truck 317 operates from Buellton through the Santa Ynez and Lompoc Valleys north to Los Alamos and south to Gaviota handling fires medical calls and accidents. Captain Larry Templin notes modern gear includes jaws of life water vac and breathing apparatus while crews rehearse daily to improve response times.
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Santa Barbara County
Larry Templin
Buellton
Santa Ynez
Lompoc
Los Alamos
Gaviota
Templin
Drilling Resumes on New SY District Water Well
Drilling work restarts at the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District Improvement District No. 1 well at Roblar and Grand Avenues in Los Olivos after a pause for mechanical problems. Buick Drilling Co. won a 269320 contract to drill two wells, with depth target around 1250 to 1300 feet and initial progress to 1150 feet by noon yesterday.
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Santa Ynez River
Roblar and
Grand Avenues
Los Olivos
Thomas M. Petersen
Buick Drilling Co
la Habra
Petersen
Lucian Ranch
Santa Ynez parcel split gains planning commission approval
Robert Dawson wins county planning commission approval to divide a 96.3 acre Santa Ynez property into four parcels sized 29.3, 23.9, 20.8, and 22.3 acres. The site lies north of Roblar Avenue along a private road near Brikerhoff Avenue.
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Robert Dawson
County Planning Commission
Santa Ynez
Roblar Ave
Brikerhoff
Allan Hancock College to Launch Handicapped Services Program
Allan Hancock College will start a new program this fall to coordinate services for handicapped students. The initiative aims to create an environment for personal, educational, and vocational growth with counselors helping students design customized goals. Director Shirley Keilbach and counselor Beth Currier lead the effort, bringing extensive education in special education, social work, and rehabilitation counseling.
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Allan Hancock College
Shirley Keilbach
Keilbach
University of
Southern California
University of Washington
St. Louis
Missouri
San Luis Obispo County
Office of Education
Beth Currier
University of California
Los Angeles
California State University
Northridge
North Santa Barbara County
Santa Maria
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Benton
Reg. Price
Dennis James
Northside Street Center
Dave Beaver
Ng Land, Ree Land Decisions
Rita White
Dan Holland
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Valley Ambulance
Forest Service
Smokey Bear
New SY District
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Graphice
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Mastro
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