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Alex’s Lemonade Stand Comes to Los Olivos
After years of providing her seafood to support the Los Angeles iteration of the Alex’s Lemonade Stand, which raises money to fight childhood cancer, Stephanie Mutz of Sea Stephanie Fish is hosting a standalone benefit in Los Olivos this Saturday, June 8. She’s hoping to raise at least $2,500,...
Authentic New York Bagels — in Isla Vista
The scent of baking dough hangs thick in the air as Daniel Dunietz, owner and operator of Yetz’s Bagels, presides over his kitchen with a steadfast sense of urgency. Serving hand-rolled and boiled bagels from scratch out of a storefront still bearing the marks of its previous iteration, Yetz’s Bagels is the newest addition to Santa Barbara’s very small pool of local bagel spots. The Isla Vista shop, which has only been fully open for the better part of two months, marks a venture that puts quality above all else and comes years in the making for Dunietz.
Learn to Be a Swim Instructor at Lompoc Aquatic Center
Lompoc Parks and Recreation will hold swim instructor training in June at the Lompoc Aquatic Center. The training is designed to equip instructor candidates to teach courses in the Lompoc Aquatic Center Swim Lessons Program. Deadline to register is Wednesday, June 12. Training will be presented in a classroom-learning format....
Bishop Garcia Diego High School Cheers For the Class of 2024
The Eva Green Memorial Field was filled with joy the evening on May 31 as at Bishop Garcia Diego High School held its 110th annual commencement ceremony recognizing the accomplishments of the Class of 2024. Speakers at this year’s commencement exercises included class salutatorian Anthony Ramirez; valedictorian Audrey Gayou; and...
Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo 2024
Santa Ynez, California – Mark your calendars for the Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo kicking off June 22nd and 23rd, 2024. This annual event is presented by The Santa Ynez Valley Western Heritage Foundation. The rodeo will be held at the Santa Ynez Chumash San Carlos Property located at Meadowvale and Highway 246 (CA-246 & Meadowvale Rd, California 93460). All ages are welcome, purchase your tickets today!
Buellton Haz-Mat Incident Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order, Road Closure
A hazardous materials incident in Buellton led to a shelter-in-place order for some businesses and the closure of Industrial Way for a time Sunday. Santa Barbara County firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and the fire Haz-Mat Team responded shortly after 11 a.m. to 45 Industrial Way due to a leaking large exterior carbon dioxide tank, fire Capt. Scott Safechuck said.
Lompoc Cannabis Lab will pay $1.3 million penalty for air pollution
Lompoc Cannabis Lab will pay $1.3 million penalty for air pollution – the operator will install a state-of-the-art clean-air technology, setting a statewide standard, county officials said. The post Lompoc Cannabis Lab will pay $1.3 million penalty for air pollution appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Daniel Barrera Fights Off Christian Robles for UD in Santa Ynez
SANTA YNEZ, California – Flyweight Daniel Barrera was forced to use everything he had to fend off Christian Robles en route to a unanimous decision victory on the undercard of the Callum Walsh-Carlos Cervantes main event Friday at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California. The scores were 77-75,...
Chumash Casino Resort presents Alan Parsons, live in concert
Grammy Award-winner and Santa Barbara resident Alan Parsons will perform at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez on Friday, June 14, at 8 p.m. Tickets to the concert, held in the resort’s Samala Showroom, range between $49 and $79. Parsons’ career as a songwriter, record producer, and audio...
Chantel Green Named Solvang Theaterfest Executive Director
Solvang Theaterfest has appointed Chantel Green as its new executive director, effective in June. Ashley Esdaile will step into the role of assistant director. Green has been with Solvang Theaterfest for the past three years, serving as assistant director and development director under the retiring executive director Scott Coe. Esdaile...
Hawkeye and Madison
Hawkeye is a lovely, energetic 6-year-old kitty. He absolutely adores pats, cuddles, and playing with toys! He’s the perfect companion for someone ready to give him lots of attention and playtime. Hawkeye goes crazy for catnip and is exceptionally vocal, always ready to greet you with happy meows and affectionate leg rubs. He’s got an adventurous spirit and loves spending time exploring the runs at our shelter, so he does well around some fresh air! He enjoys the company of visitors and is always eager to say hello.
Santa Ynez High grad Lizabeth Aquilera awarded $1,500 scholarship by WE Watch
Santa Ynez Valley High School Class of 2024 graduate Lizabeth Aquilera was recently presented with this year's WE Watch scholarship award of $1,500. Santa Ynez Valley nonprofit Women's Environmental Watch each year awards a scholarship to a graduating Santa Ynez Valley High School senior who intends to pursue an education in land use and other environmental studies.
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