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🌱 Could private operators lower Solvang's water and sewer bills?

Solvang, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Solvang! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could private operators lower Solvang's water and sewer bills?
  • High Roller Tiki Lounge closes its doors in Solvang
  • Brown widens Solvang mayoral lead as election counting continues

Also on today's calendar: Table 4 Tonight: Solvang | Dinner with Strangers small town edition and 5 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 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
  • Friday: Some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Solvang Considers Privatizing City's Water and Sewer Systems (noozhawk.com) — Solvang is testing whether private companies could help lower residents' water and sewer bills by buying, leasing or operating its utilities. The council authorized nonbinding information gathering, not privatization, and will review findings before seeking formal proposals. Any sale or lease would require public hearings, regulatory approval and a majority vote by residents.
   

• Tiki lounge in popular California tourist town serves its last cocktail (ktla.com) — Solvang has lost High Roller Tiki Lounge, a late-night spot known for wine-based cocktails and live music. Owner Michael Cobb announced the closure Monday, citing economic pressures, uneven visitation and a lease renewal that fell through. The closure ends a business journey that began with Sort This Out Cellars nearly 20 years ago.
   

• Updated results shift Buellton, Los Olivos election standings (lompocrecord.com) — Solvang Mayor David Brown widened his lead over Denise El Amin to 794 votes in the latest unofficial election count, while the city's council standings remained unchanged. The same update kept the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District's $80 million bond above its required approval threshold. Results await county certification in December.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello everyone, what is this?
    There were no plane sounds or jet sounds and no sightings of any aircraft. Are these what they call chemtrails? Bizarre. (Nextdoor Pine Street)
  • Towbes Group posted a job opening for Leasing Consultant - Willow Springs Apartments, Goleta, CA in Goleta. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Goleta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solvang here.

🗞 Nearby News

Santa Ynez

  • Students Aan Apply Now for 2027-28 Art and Honors Scholarships (noozhawk.com)
  • County Supervisors to Consider Response to Chumash Proposed Reservation Expansion (noozhawk.com)
  • Candidates Wait as Some Election Results Still Too Close to Call (noozhawk.com)

Buellton

  • Kristen Sneddon Edges Ahead of Eric Friedman in Santa Barbara Mayor's Race (noozhawk.com)

Ok Solvang! 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 Solvang

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Solvang

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