Mike Hodgson is a News Editor for the Santa Ynez Valley News, covering city government, courts, and other local news in the Santa Ynez Valley. With experience in various publications and media outlets, Mike is dedicated to providing accurate and timely information to the community.
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By: Mike Hodgson
Grand jury recommendations resulting from an investigation into inmate jail deaths were agreed to in a response from the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, which noted many of the
By: Mike Hodgson
Diners sit at tables in a "parklet" Pizzeria Bello Forno created in the public right of way in Old Town Orcutt in this photo supplied by Visalia Lifestyle Magazine. The parklet was created after restrictions on public gatherings were instituted during the COVID-19 pandemic. A fee of $5,000 for every parking space eliminated by such parklets was added to Santa Barbara County's fee schedule this week.
By: Mike Hodgson
Two Santa Barbara County supervisors will sit on an ad hoc committee to study conditions facing farmworkers, growers and other industries that might be affected by a proposal to mandate a minimum wage for farmworkers.
What officials said is the largest food processing facility in Santa Barbara County won the right to begin pureeing local farm produce Tuesday, when
By: Mike Hodgson
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on a split vote Tuesday directed staff to begin developing a so-called energy reach ordinance that would “encourage” all new construction, including additions, to
Santa Barbara County's new Information Technology Strategic Plan will guide the future online services to better serve the public, according to a county report. Contributed
By: Mike Hodgson
Santa Barbara County Planning and Development staff were directed to develop a potential moratorium on converting senior mobile home parks to all-ages
Proclamations commending a security guard and four law enforcement officers for their courage and quick response when a man set off a bomb in the
By: Mike Hodgson
Frustrated by long delays in getting four cannabis dispensaries — and one in particular — up and operating prompted the Santa Barbara County Board
By: Mike Hodgson
A bridge carrying Highway 166 over Twitchell Reservoir is reflected in the water in this photo from February 2023. The reservoir built for flood control also provides recharge of Santa Maria Valley Groundwater Basin, but Santa Barbara County 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson would like to see the water release plan changed. Randy De La Peña, Staff
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