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  Mostly cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High 69F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph..
  
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  Updated: November 15, 2019 @ 6:28 am
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Day 2: Live video and updates from the Trump impeachment hearing

Extreme fire danger restrictions now in effect in Los Padres National Forest

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Extreme fire danger restrictions now in effect in Los Padres National Forest

Santa Maria Times Staff Report

Extreme fire danger restrictions went into in effect Tuesday in Los Padres National Forest and will continue through Dec. 31. Officials said restrictions will be vigorously enforced, and violators face fines and jail time.

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Santa Ynez High boys soccer team ready for the Channel League challenge

Santa Ynez High boys soccer team ready for the Channel League challenge

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Santa Barbara County Fire Department awarded $70,000 grant to purchase 'jaws of life'

Santa Barbara County Fire Department awarded $70,000 grant to purchase 'jaws of life'

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Davis Taylor to lead Santa Maria Times, Lee operations in Santa Barbara County

Davis Taylor to lead Santa Maria Times, Lee operations in Santa Barbara County

Updated 12 hrs ago

Theater Review: 'The Little Mermaid' live stage production brings film to life

Theater Review: 'The Little Mermaid' live stage production brings film to life

Updated 12 hrs ago

Southern rockers 38 Special to perform at Chumash Casino Resort

Southern rockers 38 Special to perform at Chumash Casino Resort

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Dear Abby: Family enjoys mother-in-law from a distance

Dear Abby: Family enjoys mother-in-law from a distance

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South on 101: Brazilian bossa nova, English drama, So Cal blues, and Gaviota paintings

South on 101: Brazilian bossa nova, English drama, So Cal blues, and Gaviota paintings

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Student opens fire in California high school, killing 2

Student opens fire in California high school, killing 2

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Buellton Planning Commission cancels Thursday’s meeting

Buellton Planning Commission cancels Thursday’s meeting

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Elaine Revelle: Special day deserves special cookies

Elaine Revelle: Special day deserves special cookies

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Throwback Thursday: Thanksgiving Thoughts, 1959

Throwback Thursday: Thanksgiving Thoughts, 1959

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Linda Johansen: Magical travels to the Adriatic Coast

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Linda Johansen: Magical travels to the Adriatic Coast

Reconstruction of Rancho Alegre moves above ground as residence, dormitories take shape

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Reconstruction of Rancho Alegre moves above ground as residence, dormitories take shape

Sour grapes: Trade war puts cork in US wine sales to China

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Sour grapes: Trade war puts cork in US wine sales to China

Buellton council to consider budget adjustment to move Industrial Way street lights forward

Government and Politics

Buellton council to consider budget adjustment to move Industrial Way street lights forward

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Solvang neighbors: Recently published obituaries

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Solvang neighbors: Recently published obituaries

Remembering Solvang neighbors: Recent obituaries

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Remembering Solvang neighbors: Recent obituaries

Santa Barbara County Fire Department awarded $70,000 grant to purchase 'jaws of life'

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Santa Barbara County Fire Department awarded $70,000 grant to purchase 'jaws of life'

Davis Taylor to lead Santa Maria Times, Lee operations in Santa Barbara County

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Davis Taylor to lead Santa Maria Times, Lee operations in Santa Barbara County

Sports

Santa Ynez High boys soccer team ready for the Channel League challenge

High-school

Santa Ynez High boys soccer team ready for the Channel League challenge

Sportswire: SYHS coaching vacancies; RHS Softball Christmas tree fundraiser; Lompoc youth basketball coach openings

High-school

Sportswire: SYHS coaching vacancies; RHS Softball Christmas tree fundraiser; Lompoc youth basketball coach openings

Santa Ynez High's Jackson Stevens excels in class and on the field

High-school

Santa Ynez High's Jackson Stevens excels in class and on the field

Vote for Player of the Week: Big-time rivalry week performances highlight Week 10 nominees

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Vote for Player of the Week: Big-time rivalry week performances highlight Week 10 nominees

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St. Timothy's inviting women to 'Tea and Spiritual Retreat' Saturday

St. Timothy's inviting women to 'Tea and Spiritual Retreat' Saturday

Expiration date extended to 2021 for Regional Water Board’s Ag Order 3.0

Agriculture

Expiration date extended to 2021 for Regional Water Board’s Ag Order 3.0

Lifestyles

Southern rockers 38 Special to perform at Chumash Casino Resort

Music

Southern rockers 38 Special to perform at Chumash Casino Resort

Dear Abby: Family enjoys mother-in-law from a distance

Columns

Dear Abby: Family enjoys mother-in-law from a distance

South on 101: Brazilian bossa nova, English drama, So Cal blues, and Gaviota paintings

South on 101

South on 101: Brazilian bossa nova, English drama, So Cal blues, and Gaviota paintings

Elaine Revelle: Special day deserves special cookies

The Wooden Spoon

Elaine Revelle: Special day deserves special cookies

Black Friday deals on Fitbit, laptops and more: Are they worth it?

Valley Life

Black Friday deals on Fitbit, laptops and more: Are they worth it?

Family travel five: Why it's important to travel with family

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Family travel five: Why it's important to travel with family

Throwback Thursday: Thanksgiving Thoughts, 1959

Valley Life

Throwback Thursday: Thanksgiving Thoughts, 1959

Obituaries

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Susan Salcido: Believing in the promise of our youth

Editorial

Susan Salcido: Believing in the promise of our youth

Letters to the Editor: No leadership at Santa Ynez High School; Isn't it about time?

Letters

Letters to the Editor: No leadership at Santa Ynez High School; Isn't it about time?

Our View: Warming to science of change

Editorial

Our View: Warming to science of change

Our View: Bringing power to the people

Editorial

Our View: Bringing power to the people

Dan Walters: How should PG&E be overhauled?

Columnists

Dan Walters: How should PG&E be overhauled?

Kevin Walthers: The Hancock Promise changes the odds for our community

Columnists

Kevin Walthers: The Hancock Promise changes the odds for our community

Our View: A special day for all veterans

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Our View: A special day for all veterans

Lee Rosenberg: Question about the cannabis industry

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Lee Rosenberg: Question about the cannabis industry

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Columnists

Dan Walters: How should PG&E be overhauled?

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Dan Walters: How should PG&E be overhauled?

Kevin Walthers: The Hancock Promise changes the odds for our community

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Kevin Walthers: The Hancock Promise changes the odds for our community

Lee Rosenberg: Question about the cannabis industry

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Lee Rosenberg: Question about the cannabis industry

Dan Walters: Pension costs hitting home — hard!

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Dan Walters: Pension costs hitting home — hard!

Entertainment

Theater Review: 'The Little Mermaid' live stage production brings film to life

Arts and Theatre

Theater Review: 'The Little Mermaid' live stage production brings film to life

Southern rockers 38 Special to perform at Chumash Casino Resort

Music

Southern rockers 38 Special to perform at Chumash Casino Resort

Two weeks of things to do around Solvang

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Two weeks of things to do around Solvang

Mad Caddies to headline inaugural Solvang Fall Fest this weekend

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Mad Caddies to headline inaugural Solvang Fall Fest this weekend

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Celebrity Birthdays: Nov. 15

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Celebrity Birthdays: Nov. 15

Headlines from history: "Astronauts Return to Earth"

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Headlines from history: "Astronauts Return to Earth"

Today in history: Nov. 15

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Today in history: Nov. 15

Photos: Righetti gets another state playoff win in volleyball

Photos: Righetti gets another state playoff win in volleyball

Photos: Principal for Day, Future Business Leaders luncheon

Photos: Principal for Day, Future Business Leaders luncheon

Photos: At least 3 hurt in California school shooting, gunman sought

Photos: At least 3 hurt in California school shooting, gunman sought

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What is lake-effect snow?

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Video: Stories of Honor -- Steve Baird extends his mission to help veterans who struggle

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Video: Stories of Honor -- Steve Baird extends his mission to help veterans who struggle

Video of arrest of a suspected DUI driver on October 20, 2019

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Video of arrest of a suspected DUI driver on October 20, 2019

Video: Stories of Honor - Guy Cravath: A predecessor to aviation survival

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Video: Stories of Honor - Guy Cravath: A predecessor to aviation survival

Cannabis is Helping Santa Barbara's Economy

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Cannabis is Helping Santa Barbara's Economy

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Day 2: Live video and updates from the Trump impeachment hearing

Day 2: Live video and updates from the Trump impeachment hearing

US retail sales rose a modest 0.3% in October

US retail sales rose a modest 0.3% in October

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Police: Bloody carpet found in missing Missouri woman’s home

Partisan vote likely for Export-Import Bank measure

Partisan vote likely for Export-Import Bank measure

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Who is Marie Yovanovitch? What to expect on Day 2 of the impeachment hearings

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Who's running for president? Meet the 2020 Democratic candidates

The 15 biggest cities with the smallest female wage gap

The 15 biggest cities with the smallest female wage gap

This Arctic blast is shattering hundreds of records and causing deadly road conditions. And it's not over

This Arctic blast is shattering hundreds of records and causing deadly road conditions. And it's not over

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10 movies that everyone is streaming right now

Movie reviews: 'Ford v Ferrari' will make you speed to the theater

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Movie reviews: 'Ford v Ferrari' will make you speed to the theater

Black Friday deals on Fitbit, laptops and more: Are they worth it?

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Black Friday deals on Fitbit, laptops and more: Are they worth it?

Family travel five: Why it's important to travel with family

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