🌱 How $30 million could finally fix Los Olivos’ long-troubled wastewater system

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In today's newsletter:

• How $30 million could finally fix Los Olivos’ long-troubled wastewater system

Also on today's calendar: Pink Wines for the Pink Ribbon kickoff event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 57.
• Monday: Blazing sunshine and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 56 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Political Watch: October 1, 2026 (santamariasun.com) — Los Olivos could receive $30 million in federal funding for a long-awaited septic-to-sewer project, sending local wastewater to Solvang for treatment and finally tackling a 50-year problem. The same House bill would also support water infrastructure in Solvang and Lompoc, while other political notes cover a local congressional candidate’s party change and a new state law easing how nonprofits receive bequests.
   

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📸 Around Los Olivos

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Olivos

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4

• LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY CARHARTT FAMILY WINES - LOS OLIVOS →
  Carhartt Family Wines, 2939 Grand Ave, Los Olivos
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 4

• Pink Wines for the Pink Ribbon kickoff event →
  1562 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang
  1:00 pm

Friday October 9

• Future Perfect x Jessica Foster →
  Future Perfect Tasting Room, 2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 101, Los Olivos
  5:30 pm

Saturday October 10

• Los Olivos Day in the Country →
  Los Olivos CA
• Brady Harris →
  Los Olivos CA
  2:00 pm
• Kielo Smith at Coquelicot Estate Vineyard →
  Coquelicot Estate Vineyard, 2884 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos
  2:00 pm
• Brady Harris at Refugio Ranch Tasting Room →
  Refugio Ranch Tasting Room, Los Olivos
  2:00 pm

Sunday October 11

• Nataly Lola at Coquelicot Estate Vineyard Tasting Room →
  Coquelicot Estate Vineyard Tasting Room, Los Olivos
  1:00 pm

Saturday October 17

• Ghost\Monster Duo at Firestone Vineyards →
  Firestone Vineyard, Los Olivos
  12:00 pm
• Santa Barbara Vintners Festival →
  Firestone Estate, 4875 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos
  1:00 pm

Sunday October 18

• We Gather at Koehler Wine Estate →
  Koehler Winery, 5360 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos
  11:00 am
• LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY CARHARTT FAMILY WINES - LOS OLIVOS →
  Carhartt Family Wines, 2939 Grand Ave, Los Olivos
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Santa Ynez Valley Union High posted a job opening for Softball Coach in Solvang. Apply here.
• Cottage Health System posted a job opening for Emergency Department Tech in Solvang. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Olivos here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Santa Ynez

• Santa Ynez Valley Union High District Presents State of the Schools (noozhawk.com)
• Veronica Sandoval Builds Community by Connecting Culture, Service and People (noozhawk.com)
• Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Recognized Among Nation's Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for Patient Satisfaction (independent.com)

Solvang

• Labor Negotiations Follow Solvang City Council Closed Session (noozhawk.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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