Supervisors accept grant for new jail

The redirection of state prisoners to counties, a windfall from the state, and a complex yet thoroughgoing financing plan have lassoed a once-fleeting plan to build and operate a new North County jail. ...

• By Jeremy Foster, Staff Writer
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Another first for Santa Ynez High

In its ongoing effort to be above the curve both in technology and green energy, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School is once again first in the state – if not in the country – to invest in and use the latest technology to advance education and decrease costs. Agricultural advisor...

• By SaraLloyd Truax, Staff Writer
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Santa Ynez Chamber of commerce to commence

After months of hard work and planning, a six-person committee has set the groundwork for a new Santa Ynez chamber of commerce....

• By SaraLloyd Truax, Staff Writer
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Letters

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Hoofbeats

Cowboy Ball rides a high horse

This year’s Cowboy Ball will surely be a night to be long remembered! It was held at the fabulous Claxton estate and many will remember that it was originally built by John and Terry Harmon, about 12 years ago....

• By Pat Murphy, Contributing Writer
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Tight-knit Pirates head into home stretch

Although the sport of golf is generally viewed as a game of individual achievement, don’t tell that to this year’s Santa Ynez High girls team....

• By Willis Jacobson, Staff Writer
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