🌱 Can this tight-knit Pirates squad turn a hot start into history?
Santa Ynez, California Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Santa Ynez! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can this tight-knit Pirates squad turn a hot start into history?
Also on today's calendar: Celebrate 2026 Harvest at Peake Ranch Winery! and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Warm with sunshine, with a high of 95 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny and seasonable, temps: high: 92, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Warm with lots of sun, with a high of 94 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Santa Ynez girls volleyball looks for breakout season after strong start (syvnews.com) — Santa Ynez High School’s girls volleyball team is off to a dominant start, sweeping its first two opponents and eyeing a breakout season. With many players who’ve grown up competing together, the Pirates are leaning on chemistry, resilience, and strong defense as they prepare for tougher tournament competition in the coming weeks. 
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Theresa Caputo →
Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 CA-246, Santa Ynez
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
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City Council Meeting →
City of Solvang City Council - 1644 Oak St Solvang CA 93463
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Celebrate 2026 Harvest at Peake Ranch Winery! →
Peake Ranch Winery, 7290 Santa Rosa Rd, Buellton
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Banda Los Recoditos →
Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 CA-246, Santa Ynez
8:00 pm
Monday August 24
Sunday September 6
Friday September 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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First Full Day of School
Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, CA 93117 -
Circle of Trustees meeting August regular (confirmed)
Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, CA 93117
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Biannual School District Coordination Meeting
Santa Barbara Charter Council Chambers - City of Goleta, 130 Cremona Drive Goleta CA 93
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Multicultural Potluck
Isla Vista Elementary Goleta, CA 93117
5:30 pm -
1pm Dismissal
Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, CA 93117 -
Reggae In The Vines →
Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos
2:00 pm -
Thee Sacred Souls →
Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara
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Buellton Farmers Market →
Oliveras Auto Repair and Tire, 611 Ave of Flags, Buellton
2:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Auberge Collection posted a job opening for Pool Attendant/ Shed Seasonal in Los Olivos. Apply here.
- Covenant Living of Colorado posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Santa Barbara. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Ynez here.
🗞 Nearby News
Solvang
- City of Solvang Initiates Process to Grow Boundaries (noozhawk.com)
- Union Workers in Solvang at Impasse in Labor Talks with City (noozhawk.com)
- 2 California wine tasting rooms are among best in the US. Where to go (modbee.com)
Buellton
- Buellton's iconic Pea Soup Andersen's billboards face uncertain future as community weighs options (ksby.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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