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Santa Ynez, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Santa Ynez! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Santa Ynez seniors have days left to apply for art scholarships
  • Santa Ynez school bond holds its edge as election counts shift
  • McClurg steps back from leading the Pirates, but isn't leaving

Also on today's calendar: Winemaker Dinner with Michael Miroballi and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
  • Friday: Cool with some sun, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Students Aan Apply Now for 2027-28 Art and Honors Scholarships (noozhawk.com) — Santa Ynez Valley Union High School seniors have until Nov. 15 to apply for 2027-28 art scholarships through the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Awards recognize original work in traditional fine arts, with selected applicants invited to submit portfolios after the deadline. Eligibility details and application instructions are available at sbscholarship.org.
   

2. Updated results shift Buellton, Los Olivos election standings (lompocrecord.com) — Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District's $80 million facilities bond remains above the approval threshold, with 56.16% support in the latest unofficial count. The Nov. 10 update also reversed the lead in Buellton's District 1 council race and reordered Los Olivos' leading board candidates. County certification is expected in December.
   

3. Santa Ynez football coach Josh McClurg steps down as head coach (lompocrecord.com) — Josh McClurg is stepping down after 14 seasons leading Santa Ynez football to spend more time with family, but he isn't leaving the Pirates. He'll remain defensive coordinator and athletic director, while offensive coordinator Mike Hartman serves as interim head coach during the district's search for a permanent replacement.
   

4. County Supervisors Approve Official Response to Potential Expansion of Chumash Reservation (noozhawk.com) — A proposed Chumash reservation expansion would shift control of 365 acres in the Santa Ynez Valley from local authorities to tribal government. County supervisors approved a response raising tax and service concerns. Tribal Chairman Kenneth Kahn said the trust application is for non-gaming purposes, with no current development plans, and welcomed service-agreement discussions.
   

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  • Found a gold bracelet with the words TUTU on the ground at Finley farm stand.
    I placed it on the shelf by the tomatoes if anyone is looking for it. (Nextdoor Greater Santa Ynez)
  • Found this gold bracelet on the ground at Finley Farmstand today.
    Has the words TUTU on it. I placed it on the shelf next to the tomatoes if anyone is looking for it. (Nextdoor Greater Santa Ynez)
  • Svetness posted a job opening for Personal Trainer in Santa Ynez. Apply here.
  • Auberge Collection posted a job opening for Barista in Los Olivos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Ynez here.

Ok Santa Ynez! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Santa Ynez

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Santa Ynez

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.