city of solvang

A car destroyed by the Mountain Fire in Camarillo last

Being ready for disaster: Solvang holding town hall meeting to talk about emergency preparedness

Lance Orozco

Wildfire preparedness town hall set for 5:30 Tuesday night at Solvang City Hall

An artist's rendering of the new PCPA Stagecraft building, which is opening on Friday.

It's showtime: New building for theater set, prop, and costume production opening on Central Coast

Lance Orozco

The new $6.9 million PCPA Stagecraft Building in Santa Maria gives students and staff space to create elements for the theater company's productions.

Some of the damage caused along Highway 101 by the October, 2021 Alisal Brush Fire in Santa Barbara County

Governor issues disaster declaration for Santa Barbara County to get aid for Alisal Fire recovery

Lance Orozco

Declaration clears way for state to seek federal aid for highway repairs, as well as erosion control work.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies say they recovered a replica of a handgun from a man on the grounds of the Santa Ines Mission in Solvang Sunday

Man Reported To Be Brandishing Pistol At Central Coast Mission Arrested

Lance Orozco

"Weapon" spotted at Santa Ines Mission turns out to be replica.

One of the more than 100 ostriches and emus at Solvang's "Ostrichland"

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Santa Ynez Valley Home To Solvang, Chumash Casino, Wineries...And An Ostrich Ranch?

Lance Orozco

Orange County has Disneyland. San Diego County has Legoland. And, Solvang has "Ostrichland."

Successful Recall Effort Ends Tenure For Controversial Central Coast City Councilman

Andy Vasoyan

One of the smallest cities on the Central Coast is dealing with some big-time politics this week.A recall effort has passed for Chris Djernaes, a City…