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Credit: Contributed rendering A group of Santa Ynez Valley residents has filed a lawsuit contending that Solvang improperly deemed a controversial development’s application as complete ...

A Santa Ynez Valley residents group sued the city of Solvang this month in a bid to stop a proposed development with affordable housing, alleging in a Santa Barbara County Superior Court lawsuit ...

LEGO BRICKS AND SOLVANG? Talk about a perfect picturesque pairing, thanks to the LEGO's Denmark roots and the historical hamlet's billing as the place to bask in Danish delights while visiting ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SOLVANG, CA –The City of Solvang Code Enforcement Division has launched a proactive wildfire preparedness initiative to help ...