Tuesday Morning White Fire Update
Grown to 1,800 acres; 10 percent contained; 6,000 residents and campers evacuated.
Year: 2013
Central Coast’s Solvang Celebrates the Summer Solstice
On Wednesday, June 19, 2013, Danish-tinged and wine-soaked Central Coast getaway spot, Solvang, California, will host the “Midsommer Musik” version of their monthly “Third Wednesday” celebrations, to kick off the summer vacation – or staycation – season.
Party at Calle Real Shopping Center
It’s a Party! The Second Annual Caring and Sharing Day is shaping up to be a Shopping Center Block Party and Non-profit Showcase.
Santa Ynez Band of Indians Donates $6,000 to Safe and Sober Grad Night
In an effort to provide graduating high school seniors a safe and memorable graduation night experience, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation donated $6,000 to this year’s Safe and Sober Grad Night at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School.
Wings on Their Wheels
Pedal On honors three women cyclists who lead.
Senate Approves to Honor Purple Heart Recipients
Just in time for Memorial Day, a resolution by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to specify portions of a highway in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as part of the National Purple Heart Trail passed off the Senate floor.
Foundation for SBCC Provides 700 Scholarships to Students
The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College (http://www.sbccfoundation.org/ ) held its annual Scholarship Reception on Friday, May 17, 2013 in coordination with the SBCC Financial Aid Program and the Office of Student Life.
White Fire Threatens Santa Ynez Recreation Area
White Fire may have been started by a careless camper who threw hot charcoals out on the grass.
Sports Highlights: May 28-June 2
Dos Pueblos hosts CIF softball semifinal. Runners welcome State Street Mile.
Waxing Poetic Press Release 5/23
Santa Barbara-based jewelry retailer, Waxing Poetic, and local conservation non-profit, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper are teaming up on Sunday, June 9th, to kick-off the summer season with a “Sunday Funday” celebration to raise awareness and funds for the protection and restoration of one of Santa Barbara’s most precious jewels – the ocean.
