9+ hour, 35+ min ago  (874+ words) A sheriff's deputy searches Nielsen Building Materials in Solvang in 2020 for suspects that fled from a car after an over-100 mph pursuit that began near Lompoc. The cities of Buellton and Solvang have begun exploring a potential change in law…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (147+ words) Kim Zsembik with Costa Rica Entomological Supply staff at CRES offices near San Jose, Costa Rica." The museum's Butterflies Alive exhibit invites guests to take a closer look at the delicate animals from Costa Rica. Blue Morpho caterpillars in their…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (286+ words) The Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series is now operating under the fiscal sponsorship of the Santa Barbara Foundation. The'series has operated as a community outreach program of St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, where performances will continue to be held. The Santa…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (410+ words) Xtreme Bulls: The Toughest 8 Seconds in Sports They save the best for last" and first. Of all the competitive events in a professional rodeo performance, bull riding consistently ranks as the fans" favorite. That"s why rodeo producers put it…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (599+ words) A feature film production shooting in Santa Ynez is seeking background talent for various roles. Acting experience is not required, and SAG vouchers are available for non-union performers. Youth Background (ages 510): Children are needed for a non-speaking flashback scene set…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (704+ words) Crimes categorized as the most serious have dropped in Santa Barbara County areas served by the Sheriff's Office, continuing a five year pattern of decrease in overall crimes, according to the'office. However, while Part 1 crimes" categorized by the department as…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (511+ words) Last week Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a revised version of his eighth and final state budget, which he said would not only be balanced for the 2026-27 fiscal year but also for his successor's first year. "I'm not trying to get…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (555+ words) Since the turn of the century, California's state budget has been plagued by a boom-and-bust syndrome rooted in its lopsided revenue system and a lack of political discipline. The budget became increasingly dependent on taxes paid by the state's most…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (114+ words) Lompoc baseball at Clovis East, CIF-CS Quarterfinals, 4: 30 p. m. Pioneer Valley baseball at Justin Garza, CIF-CS Quarterfinals, 4: 30 p. m. Santa Maria baseball at Minarets, CIF-CS Quarterfinals, 4: 30 p. m. Santa Ynez baseball vs. Nipomo, CIF-CS Quarterfinals, 4: 30 p. m. St. Joseph baseball vs. Righetti, CIF-CS Quarterfinals, 4: 30 p. m. Righetti softball vs. Stockdale,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (552+ words) Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office recognized the dedication and impact of members of the agency and community on public safety efforts in the county on May 6. Hosted with support from the Sheriff's Benevolent Posse, the annual event brought together public…...