Board downzones Santa Ynez Valley land with few protests
The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors approved most planning commission rezoning motions amid small protests from Hastings Harcourt and Santa Barbara Properties. The 839 acre Solvang Buellton corridor area shifts from 10 to 20 acre general agriculture, halving potential density, while five nearby owners stayed silent. The vote supports preserving agricultural land, preventing ranchette style five acre plots, and preserving the valley’s tourist economy and unique character. The phase plan covers five areas with hearings set for February 7 and 14, aiming for an ordinance effective in about 60 days.
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Dick Praul
Board of Supervisors
Santa Ynez Valley
County Planning Commission
Santa Barbara
Hastings Harcourt
Santa Barbara Properties, Inc
Solvang
Buellton
Harcourt
John Wiester
Buellton Rancher
Robert Hedlund
State Rt. 246
Santa Ynez River
Ballard Canyon Rd
Wiester
Highway 101
Highway 1
Santa Rosa Rd
Jake Burchardt
General Agricultural
Applications open for California High School Proficiency Exam
The California CHSPE allows eligible individuals to earn a Certificate of Proficiency equivalent to a high school diploma. Adults may now apply, with tests covering practical skills like loan interest, bargains, and job applications. Registration requires a 10 dollar fee and advance mailing to Educational Testing Service in Berkeley.
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State Department of Education
California
State Board of Education
Box
Berkeley
Solvang district interviews six candidates for superintendent
Six candidates for Solvang Elementary School District superintendent were interviewed by the district governing board in a day long session at the school. Dr. James A. Rowe said trustees will conduct reference checks and visit finalists’ home districts next Monday and Tuesday. Edwards plans to retire after 21 years as administrator. resignation accepted. Minimum starting salary for the post is 25 500 dollars annually.
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Solvang
James A. Rowe
Rowe
Ralph W. Edwards
Edwards
Seniors Lunch Program Continues At Santa Ynez High
Daily nutrition service runs at Santa Ynez Valley High School with lunches at 1 p.m. in the faculty dining hall under Mrs. Jerry Carlson. A small charge applies and transport can be arranged via the Community Action Commission center.
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Shirly Denny
Community Action Commission
Atterdag Road
Solvang
Santa Ynez Valley
Jerry Carlson
Visitadores acquire valley ranch for 7,280 acres near Happy Canyon
Los Rancheros Visitadores, formed in 1930, buy 7280 acres of the Ed Janeway Ranch near Happy Canyon Road and Lake Cachuma inlet. By-laws now let members vote, with membership certificates selling at 2500 dollars or 250 upfront plus 225 over 10 years. The trek’s 47th annual runs May 6 to 13 from Old Mission Santa Ines to San Marcos Camp. The Janeways keep 600 acres and will live and work the ranch.
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Los Rancheros Visitadores
Santa Ynez
Ed Janeway
Happy Canyon Road
Lake Cachuma
Interpretive Coffee Event by California Children's Home Society
The California Children’s Home Society chapter in Solvang will host its annual Interpretive Coffee on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Mrs. Charles O’Neil’s home on Avenida Caballo in Rancho Ynecita. Guest speaker is Rudy Coffing, a Solvang interior decorator. The event supports CHS programs including foster care, adoption, and services for families in crisis, funded by dues and annual fundraisers.
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Santa Ynez Valley
The
California Children's Home Society
Charles O'Neil
Avenida Caballo
Rancho Ynecita
Rancho
Roblar Ave
San Marcos Pass
Rudy Coffing
Solvang
Earl Petersen
Valley
CHS
O'Neil
Hart office hours set in Solvang
North county field representative Martha Bray for Assemblyman Gary Hart will hold monthly office hours in the County Building Solvang on the fourth Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bray, a Lompoc resident, assists north Santa Ynez Lompoch Santa Maria valleys with state government problems.
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Martha Bray
North County
Gary K. Hart
Mission Drive
Solvang
Bray
Lompoc
Hart
Santa Ynez
Santa Maria
Santa Ynez district to hold special meeting on wastewater project
A special meeting of the Santa Ynez Community Services District board is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the district office to vote on the final environmental impact report for the wastewater treatment project. The document will be filed with state and federal agencies after approval based on the legal counsel’s opinion.
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Santa Ynez
Jackie Chiapella
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Los Olivos
Fourth District
Britt Johnson
Johnson
Santa Ynez Indian Reservation
Gus Flores
Frank
Joe Solaris
Joe Figueroa
King Merrill
Allan Hancock College Counseling Office
Michael Winters
Boyle
Performing Arts Center
Allan Hancock
Woman's Club
Stateside Office
North H Street
Patietsay
Amway Distributor
Norm Creager
No. H St
Art Smith
Medical Center
Medical Center Pharmacy
American Optimetric Association
Art Smith's Medical Center
Pat Navas
East Ocean
Lompoc, Calif
Laguna Beach, Calif
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Waldo
of Riley
Ort
Lompoc Plaza
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Laurin G. Fischer
Melvin B. Kranseler
Pico’s
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Peggy's
Plaza Hair Fashions
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