Some of the numbers changed a little, but the unofficial results remained the same in the most closely watched races after Santa Barbara and S…
Early election results showed Charlie Uhrig gaining steam over Karen Waite in the race for Solvang mayor, with Mark Infanti, Claudia Orona and Justin Rodriguez leading in the race for two open council seats.
Solvang voters resoundingly forced Councilman Chris Djernaes off the dais Tuesday with early unofficial results showing 87% supporting his rec…
Solvang will not be surveilled. During its Monday meeting, the Solvang City Council voted 3-2 not to implement license plate readers that could record data on every motorized vehicle entering and exiting the city via Mission Drive.
Citizens Monday requested the Solvang City Council censure Councilman Chris Djernaes after he was seen cheering on and exchanging contact information with PETA protesters Oct. 10, in what Solvang Trolley & Carriage Co.’s owners characterized as ongoing discriminatory harassment of their business.
A week after walking out of a City Council meeting following a 10-minute diatribe, Solvang City Councilman Chris Djernaes said he has no plans…
Solvang renews the business license for Solvang Trolley & Carriage Co. in a contentious meeting.
An effort by a coalition of Solvang residents to recall City Council Member Chris Djernaes failed to clear the first hurdle due to lack of verifiable signatures.
In an effort to save money, time and forge ahead on campaign promises, Solvang City Council members opted to approve, rather than send to the polls, an ordinance limiting annexation for 20 years.
The City of Solvang took its first step Monday toward changing its at-large elections to a by-district system after a Malibu-based law firm claimed Solvang’s system excluded Latinos “from meaningful participation in the City’s governance” and threatened to sue.
Solvang City Council members approved two food security programs Monday to address the growing need of its senior population and workers unemployed by COVID-19 closures.
With Council Member Karen Waite strongly dissenting, Solvang City Council members voted 4-1 Monday to reopen city parks and to urge county and state officials to turn over phased reopening decisions to local jurisdictions.
Solvang City Council members unanimously voted Monday to provide an emergency loan package for small businesses as well as a temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions for failure to pay rents as a result of COVID-19.
Chris Djernaes is being investigated by state officials over a personal loan he allegedly failed to disclose during his 2018 campaign for Solvang City Council, according to a Jan. 9 letter from the California Fair Political Practices Commission.
Solvang City Council member Chris Djernaes has agreed to pay back a personal loan he borrowed to cover debt from his 2018 campaign, according to court records.
Solvang City Council members delved deep into data, strategy and vision Monday night at a special meeting to address tourism and city marketing.
With scant weeks to go before Julefest, the Solvang City Council has decided to go with a big outside promoter to produce and manage the month…
Three of the top people at the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau were laid off Thursday, as a consequence of the city reducing its fund…
In front of a packed chamber, the Solvang City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday evening to approve a short-term contract with the Solvang Chamber of Commerce, at least temporarily reinstating a working relationship that dates back three decades. The council also voted 4-1 to increase funding for an extensive audit of city services, and in a separate vote tabled any decision regarding the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau contract until another meeting.
In closed session Monday after threat of undisclosed legal action against the city, Solvang City Council members voted 5-0 to terminate the ci…
In heavy discussion addressing the city’s future infrastructure needs, lack of performance metrics and comparisons with other cities’ spending habits, the Solvang City Council on Monday drastically reduced funding to the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau and Solvang Chamber of Commerce. The chamber initially requested $300,000, up from last year’s $250,000 budget level.
The Solvang City Council in anxious to set goals for the city, and City Manager David Gassaway said Monday night he’s planning a retreat for council members in early June, so they can talk about their vision. Mayor Ryan Toussaint said he felt there was “frustration” at Monday’s meeting because the council still hadn’t talked about its goals or vision five months after it had been seated.
The Solvang City Council is leaning toward upgrading the wastewater treatment plant with a membrane bioreactor, but wanted to know more about …
The Solvang City Council bade farewell to most of its members and to outgoing City Manager Brad Vidro on Monday night, while also swearing in …
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