The concept of breakfast in Los Olivos takes on a whole new dimension these days – which isn’t to say lunch and dinner aren’t full of fine offerings, too.

By SaraLloyd Truax, Staff Writer
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Solvang council mulls finances

Cutting back on spending was the main topic of discussion for the Solvang City Council on Monday night during a workshop to go over its preliminary 2012-13 budget....

By Willis Jacobson, Staff Writer
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County board gets first look at budget

Santa Barbara County’s projected 2012-13 budget looks a bit friendlier than those of years past, but during the first budget hearing the public pleaded with county supervisors to save public safety positions, homeless programs, the Human Services Commission and other items slated for the budget ax....

By Jeremy Foster, Staff Writer
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Barrett briefs community on senior center

Speaking to an audience of about 70 people at the Solvang Memorial Veterans Building on June 7, Rona Barrett said her life was forever changed when she walked into the kitchen to talk to her father and he was unable to recognize her or recall who she was....

By Willis Jacobson, Staff Writer
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Santa Ynez, a place to celebrate

It is early morning....

By SaraLloyd Truax, Staff Writer
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Pirates take unique fundraising approach

Although it has been a couple of decades since Josh McClurg and Matt Sandvig suited up on the field for the Santa Ynez High football team, the two recently teamed back up to help Pirates’ football in another – more lasting – way....

By Willis Jacobson, Staff Writer
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Sheriff's blotter

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By MJ Staff
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