🌱 How costly could a public bathroom break become in Solvang?
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In today's newsletter:
- How costly could a public bathroom break become in Solvang?
- How a new Santa Barbara heritage hub connects back to Solvang
Also on today's calendar: Annual Memorial Day Mass and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 49.
- Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Public squats in Solvang will cost you. It's on the books. (syvnews.com) — Solvang residents should know the City Council has advanced a new ordinance that would make public urination and defecation a misdemeanor anywhere the public has access, with potential fines and even jail time. Prompted by a recent incident, officials say the change closes a surprising gap in state and local law and aims to protect public health, water quality, and community spaces. 
• Presidio Neighborhood Launches New Brand and Website Highlighting Past, Present, and Future (independent.com) — Solvang-area history buffs may be interested that the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, which also runs the Santa Inés Mission Mills near Solvang, has launched a fresh brand and website for Santa Barbara’s Presidio Neighborhood. The new online hub highlights historic sites, local businesses, and events, and aims to strengthen cultural connections across the region, including to landmarks familiar to Santa Ynez Valley residents.
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Live Music by Rocky Logue →
Kaena at The Ranch, 800 E Hwy 246, Solvang
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Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Solvang Downtown Farmers Market →
Hotel Corque, 400 Alisal Rd, Solvang
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Annual Memorial Day Mass →
Calvary Cemetery, 199 N Hope Ave, Santa Barbara
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CommUnify Announces 2026 Honorees for the 20TH Annual Champions Awards Dinner at Hotel Corque in Solvang →
Hotel Corque, 400 Alisal Rd, Solvang
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Come From Away (Solvang) →
Solvang Theaterfest, 420 2nd St, Solvang
8:00 pm
Wednesday May 20
Monday May 25
Friday June 5
Thursday June 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Career Talk - Photographer
Dos Pueblos High School Goleta, CA 93117
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Sky Net & Adventure Park + Taco Lunch →
Highline Adventures, 700 E Hwy 246, Buellton
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Meet the Farmer & Protea Bouquet Making Class →
Highline Adventures, 700 E Hwy 246, Buellton
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Mattei’s Special Edition, Santa Maria Grill BBQ →
The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Collection, 2350 Railway Ave, Los Olivos
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*[YLN] Youth Linkages Network Mtg MAY [k-z]
Santa Barbara Charter https://youthwell-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ckj2ZQe6TJCuELR4sxg
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Career talk - Finance Director
Dos Pueblos High School Goleta, CA 93117
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In-Service - No School ASP Open
Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, CA 93117
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Monday May 18
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- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Sales Merchandiser in Solvang. Apply here.
- Acosta, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Buellton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solvang here.
🗞 Nearby News
Santa Ynez
- Hitching Post 2 marks 40 years in Buellton (syvnews.com)
- Celebrating Cottage Health Nurses Honored With DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Care (noozhawk.com)
- As Lawsuits Pile Up, California Legislators and Environmental Groups Vow to Keep Fighting Sable Offshore (independent.com)
Los Olivos
- Laurie Jervis: Piazza Family Wines Returning to Roots with Italian Grape Varieties (noozhawk.com)
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