Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. August 26, 2025 – Solvang, CA – California’s premier Danish heritage festival ...

HGTV named three California towns among the nation's most charming downtowns. Pacific Grove, Solvang, and Carmel-by-the-Sea earned praise for unique culture. Architectural heritage, art galleries, and ...

Crowds turn out to cheer on the Santa Ynez Valley Pride Parade in downtown Solvang Saturday morning. Credit: Giana Magnoli / Noozhawk photo People waving rainbow flags cheered on the Santa Ynez Valley ...

If you're eager to mark the holidays this year with a Danish flair but Copenhagen seems a tad too far away, you might find the answer in Solvang, California. An answer that includes gnomes and a troll ...