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Wildling Reopens in Solvang 27 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
A new, expanded Wildling Museum has opened on Mission Drive in the heart of Solvang.
Guiding Cents 27 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
Riffing on comments that police should pay into the retirement fund they'll live off some day.
Pedaling to 64 27 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
Cycling is a fantastic activity if you are over 60.
Priority Mail From the U.S. Postal Service Now Includes Free Insurance, Free Tracking and Day-Specific Delivery 27 Aug 2013 | 08:04 am
Visitors to the Central Coast area can now ship their souvenir sized surfboards and salt water taffy using the improved Priority Mail features from the U.S. Postal Service.
California Coastal Commission Urged to Protect Coast from Offshore Fracking 27 Aug 2013 | 08:00 am
At least a dozen offshore oil wells in California state waters have been fracked in the past three years, apparently without legally mandated review under the California Environmental Quality Act, acc...
GUSD Produces Major Savings For Local Taxpayers By Refinancing General Obligation Bonds 27 Aug 2013 | 07:01 am
The Goleta Union School District successfully refinanced its 2005 general obligation bonds saving local property owners in the District over $1.25 million.
Suspect Arrested After Highway 154 Manhunt 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Gabriel Nicholas Rivera accused of stabbing two men during argument.
Take a Hike, Bike 27 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
I appreciate the letter about the bicyclists who ride with blatant disregard for laws, stop signs, traffic lights, and other people who happen to be on the street.
Living With Fire 27 Aug 2013 | 03:00 am
USGS 30-minute video on Southern California's unique ecology.
Review: Jonathan Richman at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club 27 Aug 2013 | 01:30 am
Friday evening, the former Modern Lovers frontman unplugged for a casual pre-FYF gig.
