Solvang, which means “sunny field” in Danish, is anything but your average small town. Founded in 1911 by a group of ...

As you wander down the streets of Solvang, you’ll find yourself transported to a world that feels far removed from the hustle ...

The winning numbers in Thursday's drawing of the "California Fantasy 5" game were: ...

Louise Smith, who has called Solvang home since 2009, was recently appointed to fill the District 3 seat after David Brown ...

A lighthearted Danish petition to buy the state of California and “bring hygge to Hollywood” comes in response to President ...

Is California for sale? A lighthearted petition to buy the state of California for Denmark prompted more than 200,000 ...

In a decisive move aimed to support the local wine industry, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday granted ...

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Tucked away in Santa Maria Valley, Wine Stone Inn might just be the best-kept secret on California’s Central Coast. This ...

Construction of Solvang's new state-of-the-art senior center — double the size of its 40-year-old predecessor — is underway. Lisa André covers lifestyle and local news for the Santa Ynez ...