P.O. Box 410 Solvang, California 93463 USA  ·  805-686-1262
Sat, Mar 13 3:23 AM :: 50.2°F, 100%  Weather Details
Welcome to the Santa Ynez Valley! We're about 130 miles north of Los Angeles via Highway 101, or a 40 minute drive from Santa Barbara, here's an idyllic combination of ranching tradition and blossoming Southern California Wine Country - a perfect weekend get-away for Southern Californians.   [more]
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"We have met the enemy and he is us."
  - Walt Kelly, "Pogo".
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Alfred Holzheu is proprietor of the El Rancho Marketplace, one of the locally-owned fine grocery stores.

Of special note: The El Rancho Deli, the Pizza department, and the Sushi Bar!
PUBLIC SERVICE SITES
SYV Events Calendar
c/o Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association 		Photo Tour
Selected photos from Valley photographers  
Sunrise/Sunset
From the Old Farmers Almanac 		Tides
NOAA Tides at Gaviota Beach  
Ham Radio
Emergency communication services for the Valley 		Visitors Association
Dining, Hotels, Wineries, Shopping in the valley.  
LOCAL SPORTS
AYSO
SYSO Soccer 		SYV UHS Sports
SYV Pirates Athletics
Pony Baseball
Pony Baseball 		Girls' Softball
Junior Golf YFL Football
8-13 yr-olds
ABOUT US
SYV-Online (Santa Ynez Valley - Online) is a locally-operated community news site and part of Comware International, Inc. (a California Corporation).

This site provides information about the Santa Ynez Valley, in Santa Barbara County, California. This applies to the the towns (townships or incorporated cities) of Solvang, Santa Ynez, Ballard, Buellton, Los Olivos, and Los Alamos.

The site contains LIVE WEATHER data, links to Santa Ynez Valley-related websites, a photo tour, links to shopping, art gallery information, and articles about valley events.

This site also contains public service information on local sports activities, amateur ("ham") radio events, a quote of the day, recipes, little-known facts, and a way to find pets online.

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VALLEY FOCUS
Art on the Wild Side

Wildling crafts for kids 6-12 in Los Olivos The Wildling Art Museum will be offering “Art on the Wild Side” craft classes in the Museum’s Education Center most Saturday mornings beginning March 13 through the end of October.

Beginning at 10:30 a.m., each hour-long class will focus on completing one craft and is geared toward ages 6-12 years of age (kids under 6 must be accompanied by an adult). The class is limited to 10 and registration is recommended. The fee for each class is $5.00 or participants can purchase a punch card of 10 classes for $40.00.

“Art on the Wild Side” on March 13 will focus on “Nature Magnets”. Using a variety of natural materials   [more]
NEW SITES
Girls' Softball (updated)
RPL Property Management
Reagan Ranch
Los Olivos USA
SYV Tech Club
sblife.com
Jackie Pensa, Realtor
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum
Spirit Pine Sanctuary
Mirabelle INN & RESTAURANT
SYV - Support the Troops Association
Bob Tucker, Prudential Realty
Woodturning for the Fun of It
englishgardenbuildings.com
Pavlov Art Gallery     [ more ]
IDEAS
The Constitution

Amendment 1. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
INFLATION WATCH
Gold: $1101.5, €: $1.3769 , Crude: $81.24 graphs
The above values are obtained automatically from New York Mercantile Exchange, reflecting current prices of critical commodities: Gold, the Euro, and a barrel of Crude Oil. They are a reference point for the perceived value of the dollar based on spot values at the end of the next commodity expiration: 5pm Eastern time the third Friday of next month.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Elaine's Apricot and Peach Fried Pies

 Apricot and peach fried pies have the best flavor of any fried pie I've ever eaten. My family loves these great pies. My grandmother made these up years ago. I have made this delicious fried pie for over 40 years. Shortening may be used in place of oil. These pies are great for picnics and BBQ's. They are easy for travel and taste great the next day.

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup shortening
1 cup milk
8 ounces dried apricots
1 (6 ounce) package dried peaches
3/4 cup white sugar
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
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DID YOU KNOW?
[Science]: What agency has developed a robotic fish?   [ANSWER]