🌱 How can Santa Ynez readers win prizes just for cozy winter reading?
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In today's newsletter:
- How can Santa Ynez readers win prizes just for cozy winter reading?
- Why county supervisors blocked new operators at the Santa Ynez oil facility
- How will $135,000 from a Solvang golf tournament be spent locally?
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Luis Obispo, CA and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun; breezy, nice, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 42.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries Offer Cozy Winter Reading Program (noozhawk.com) — Santa Ynez Valley readers of all ages can cozy up with the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries’ Winter Reading Program, running Dec. 20 through Jan. 31 with weekly prize drawings. Participants can track books online via Beanstack or use paper forms, join age-specific prize categories, and grab BINGO activity cards to explore new reading adventures this winter. 
• Supervisors Deny Sable Permit Transfer for Gaviota Coast Oil Facilities (noozhawk.com) — Santa Ynez residents should know that county supervisors have denied transferring operating permits for the Santa Ynez oil facility to Sable Offshore, halting its bid to restart the Santa Ynez Unit. Citing safety, legal, and financial concerns, a 3-1 board majority overruled an earlier Planning Commission approval, leaving the future of local offshore and pipeline operations uncertain.
• Chumash Charity Golf Classic raises $135K, split among 3 area nonprofits (syvnews.com) — The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians’ Charity Golf Classic at the Alisal in Solvang raised $135,000, now split among three nonprofits supporting local children and mental health. Angels Foster Care, CALM and Mental Wellness Center will expand services for vulnerable families across Santa Barbara County.
📸 Around Santa Ynez
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★ Featured events ★
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Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Luis Obispo, CA
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo, 333 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo
7:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
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Other local events
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Holiday Cabaret by PCPA — SYV Holiday Lights Festival
Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden , River View Park , 151 Sycamore Dr , Buellton
7:30 pm -
Solvang: Les Rose Live @ McClain Cellars!
McClain Cellars , 1623 Mission Dr Suite B , Solvang
5:30 pm -
The Iron Clan Vikings — SYV Holiday Lights Festival
Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden , River View Park , 151 Sycamore Dr , Buellton
6:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Storytime at Solvang Library
Solvang Library , 1745 Mission Dr , Solvang
10:30 am -
Julefest — GOLDEN STATE APOTHECARY
Solvang Park (eastbound) , 1630 Mission Dr , Solvang
3:00 pm -
Solvang Library Fiber Arts Club
Solvang Library , 1745 Mission Dr , Solvang
4:30 pm -
Jimmy Becker
Vega Vineyard and Farm , 9496 Santa Rosa Rd , Buellton
6:00 pm -
LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY CARHARTT FAMILY WINES
Carhartt Family Wines , 2939 Grand Ave , Los Olivos
5:00 pm -
John Lyle Live @ McClain's in Solvang!
McClain Cellars , 1623 Mission Dr Suite B , Solvang
5:30 pm -
Wiggly Storytime at the Buellton Library
Buellton Library , 202 Dairyland Rd , Buellton
10:30 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There was a black, female pit bull running along Edison and Mattei Road this afternoon.
She had a collar but I was unable to read her tags. I hope whoever is missing this sweet girl was reunited. (Nextdoor Woodstock)
- Chumash Casino Resort posted a job opening for Custodian in Santa Ynez. Apply here.
- Santa Ynez Valley Union High posted a job opening for Long Term Substitute Agriculture Teacher in Solvang. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Ynez here.
🗞 Nearby News
Solvang
- The Best Gingerbread House Kits of 2025: Build Like the Bob Vila Team (bobvila.com)
- Finding Christmas Magic at Any Age (noozhawk.com)
- ‘The People vs. the Golden State Killer' is an Inside Look at One of the Most Notorious Serial Killers in California History (independent.com)
Buellton
- Wingstop Expands in Santa Barbara With New Location (edhat.com)
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