Estimated revenues for the 2021-22 fiscal year include $19.1 million in cannabis taxes, which is higher than sales tax and transient occupancy tax revenues
Bill Macfadyen: Loma Fire Aftermath Puts Focus on Suspected Arsonist
What else is news in NoozWeek’s Top 5? Standoff near Santa Barbara City College, Hal Conklin’s impacts, earthquake monitors, and a wildfire near Gibraltar Reservoir
The Loma Fire on Santa Barbara’s TV Hill was declared fully contained on May 24, four days after it allegedly was started by an arsonist. (Brooke Holland / Noozhawk photo)
May 28, 2021
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COVID-19’s disproportionate and deadly impacts on senior citizens and skilled nursing facilities have been well-documented over the last 15 months. In line with the national trends, Santa Barbara County has had to confront many of the same disturbing circumstances.
Housing and Development Newsletter
The South Padaro and Santa Claus Lane undercrossing will be reconstructed with a new clear-span bridge, onramps and offramps. The bridge will feature an arch and beech-wood plank details, according to SBCAG.
New sidewalks, lighting, bike lanes, parking, and landscaping will be added to improve pedestrian areas and bike connections.
“It’s going to connect our community,” said First District Supervisor Das Williams. “Historically, the northern Carpinteria and southern Carpinteria communities have been divided by class, race, and a freeway. That is being erased by the connections that the project has already provided.”
The Padaro segment will create bike connections between Santa Claus Lane and the beach, and increase drainage and flood control capacity, Williams said.