A Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge has dismissed a residents association lawsuit against a #Solvang housing development, saying that the city hasn’t made a final determination and that judicial review isn’t appropriate syvnews.com/news/local/jud…

A presumably #unvaccinated fraction of #homeschoolers dispersed throughout Santa Barbara County does not pose a threat to #publichealth, and the #PublicHealth Department will not ferret out the data despite a Grand Jury recommendation to do so. santamariatimes.com/news/local/cou…

After more than two decades of planning, setbacks and anticipation, #GuadalupeJuniorHigh has officially opened its doors to a wave of excitement, pride and new opportunity for residents of the small city. #Guadalupe #Education santamariatimes.com/news/local/edu…

A roadside vegetation fire on northbound Highway 101 near the Highway 154 interchange has forced the closure of Hwy. 101 in both directions. syvnews.com/news/local/hwy…

Watch Falcon 9 launch the NAOS mission to orbit from California x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, August 26 for Falcon 9’s launch of OHB Italia’s NAOS mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The 27-minute launch window opens at 11:53 a.m. PT. Watch here-

Support the work of Mission Hope Cancer Center, and of patients battling cancer on the Central Coast by purchasing a special edition of the Santa Maria Times on Wednesday, August 27. read profiles online now - santamariatimes.com/lifestyles/hea…

The proposed "last mile" delivery center at 169,000 square feet is similar in size and layout to other #Amazon centers being built around the country to deliver perishable groceries and other products to your door the same day. #SantaMaria santamariatimes.com/news/local/san…

Early returns from Tuesday's special election show #Buellton #CityCouncil candidate Carla Mead has pulled ahead of incumbent Dave King with 246 votes, or 62.12% of ballots cast. syvnews.com/news/local/gov…

Orange vests colored the streets of #SantaMaria Wednesday during the 12th annual #DayofHope, as volunteers sold special edition #SantaMariaTimes to raise money for those battling #cancer on the Central Coast. santamariatimes.com/news/local/vol…

Solvang is celebrating its Danish heritage during the 88th annual #DanishDays Festival, slated for Sept. 19-21, featuring parades, music, food and family-fun activities in downtown #Solvang. syvnews.com/news/local/sol…

Santa Maria will see transformative projects completed Saturday as #ServeSantaMaria hosts its 28th Day of Service, and #volunteers of all ages are invited to join the effort. #SantaMaria santamariatimes.com/news/local/vol…

Preschoolers at the #SantaMaria Valley YMCA can now step through the doors of #GibbysHouse. The large custom-built #playhouse followed a winding path to its home at the Y that involved multiple owners, non-profit collaboration and generosity. Read more - santamariatimes.com/news/local/new…

Santa Maria - 400-block of Ray Road: Barricaded suspect wanted for brandishing a machete. Less than 5 residents evacuated from the property, roadways remain open, and there are no impacts to the surrounding areas.

After more than three decades as a staple at the #SantaMaria Town Center mall, Sportscard Fantasy's is closing its doors on Oct. 31. #SportsCards #Jerseys #Memorabilia santamariatimes.com/news/local/spo…

A bill that would change how families prepare for crises such as #immigration enforcement or #parentalillness is awaiting Newsom’s signature after clearing the Legislature last week with support from two Santa Barbara County representatives. #AB495 santamariatimes.com/news/local/gov…

In a milestone for regional air travel, American Airlines will launch a new commercial service at the #SantaMaria Public Airport (SMX) on Oct. 15, offering twice-daily flights to #Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). santamariatimes.com/news/local/ame…

A multi-year renovation project reached a milestone Saturday as the #VillageInn boutique #hotel and Dave’s Place Restaurant & Lounge celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon-cutting #LompocValleyChamberofCommerce #Lompoc #VandenbergVillage lompocrecord.com/news/local/rib…

Solvang marked its 88th #DanishDays Festival with #parades, music, food and family activities, as the three-day celebration embraced the theme “Be Happy — Vær Glæde!” #Solvang #SantaYnezValley #SYVNews syvnews.com/news/local/sol…

Hello Santa Maria! RocketTown #ComicCon, founded in #Lompoc in 2023, is rebranding and relocating to #SantaMaria this spring to support what organizers say is an overwhelming demand and need for more space. santamariatimes.com/news/local/lig…