Once upon a time, there was a village called Solvang, where windmills turned gently above storybook streets and the scent of warm pastries drifted through the air. Timbered buildings stood close ...

Over the years, my teenage daughter and I have taken countless little road trips around California, where we’ve lived her ...

The slow weeklong roll was a nice change of pace.

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Visitors to the Santa Ynez Valley can take advantage of discounted dining and lodging through two seasonal promotions ...

Luxury doesn’t always announce itself with five-star price tags and polished marble lobbies. Sometimes it shows up quietly - ...

Leavenworth, a charming alpine village about 120 miles east of Seattle, pulls off what might be America’s most convincing ...

Crystal Bermudez is your community news reporter covering northern Santa Barbara County, including the Santa Maria, Lompoc and Santa Ynez valleys. Solvang is considering changes to its short-term ...

Solvang’s Planning Commission on Monday unanimously backed a proposal to overhaul the city’s short-term rental policies. The draft ordinance, now headed to the City Council for final consideration, ...

The Federal Aviation Administration is urging U.S. aircraft operators to “exercise caution” when flying over the eastern ...

From Big Sur to Malibu, these California hotels turn a simple stay into a grand romantic gesture. If there was ever a great ...

The college admissions process seems more tedious, nebulous and overwhelming than ever ... which is why one college admissions expert is breaking down high school extracurriculars by the numbers. Kate ...