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🌱 Why this year’s Old Santa Ynez Day Grand Marshal is so beloved

Santa Ynez, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Santa Ynez? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this year’s Old Santa Ynez Day Grand Marshal is so beloved
  • Need a ride or friendly visit? Learn what volunteers can offer
  • How a Santa Ynez Valley author quietly filled 131 tiny libraries

Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Santa Barbara! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Low clouds and fog, then sun, temps: high: 83, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nicole Pena named Grand Marshal of 2026 Old Santa Ynez Day Parade (syvnews.com) — Santa Ynez residents can see longtime business owner and volunteer Nicole Pena lead the Old Santa Ynez Day Parade at 10 a.m. on June 20 along Sagunto Street. Honored for more than 40 years of service, she’s recognized for her local businesses, Chamber support, and leadership of beautification and community events that help define Santa Ynez’s Western heritage.
   

2. Community Partners in Caring to speak at Solvang Senior Center (syvnews.com) — Seniors and caregivers in the Santa Ynez Valley can learn about free volunteer transportation, errands, and friendly visits at a Community Partners in Caring presentation June 30, 1 p.m., at the Solvang Senior Center. The nonprofit will explain how its services help older adults and people with mild disabilities stay independent at home, and how local residents can get involved as volunteers.
   

3. Santa Ynez Valley author donates books to Little Free Libraries across county (syvnews.com) — A Santa Ynez Valley children’s author just stocked 131 Little Free Libraries across Santa Barbara County with her award-winning book, hoping to reach more local kids and families. Debbie Jenae’s project grew from extra copies on hand and a desire to share messages of resilience, self-worth, and hope with young readers far beyond her own neighborhood.
   

4. Parade, Festival to Put ‘Pride in Action' Saturday in Solvang (noozhawk.com) — Santa Ynez Valley Pride will bring its fifth Pride Parade and Festival to downtown Solvang on Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. with a family-friendly celebration around Solvang Park. With the theme “Pride in Action,” organizers highlight year-round youth programs, scholarships, and regional LGBTQ+ events, including Santa Barbara’s Pacific Pride Festival planned for August 22 at Chase Palm Park.
   

5. California Coastal Commission Will Seek Cease-and-Desist Order Against Sable (noozhawk.com) — A major legal fight over the Santa Ynez Pipeline System could affect coastal oil operations that run through Santa Barbara County. State regulators are seeking a new cease-and-desist order and more penalties against Sable Offshore Corp., which recently restarted an idle pipeline despite past violations, environmental damage findings, and an existing court injunction on local oil operations.
   

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  • Does anyone have a problem with their tv seizing?
    I’m with Xfinity and I don’t know if it’s them or my tv (Nextdoor Greater Santa Ynez)
  • We had an event in the party room!!
    It was a great setting with wine bottles etc. and comfortable for us. We loved it!! (Nextdoor Greater Santa Ynez)
  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Buellton. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Buellton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Ynez here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Santa Ynez

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