First District Supervisor Das Williams — Lake Fire, free computer training in Carpinteria, other updates

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Let’s all give our collective praise to our firefighters and emergency personnel, who have made significant progress fighting the Lake Fire. As of yesterday evening, the Lake Fire is now 38% contained.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) have lifted the Air Quality Alert in the Santa Ynez Valley. The Air Quality Watch will remain in place countywide, and air quality conditions are forecasted to be good to moderate throughout the county

A number of evacuation orders and warnings have been canceled. When returning home, it is important to exercise caution, as public safety and utility vehicles continue to perform operations in the area.

Evacuation Orders remain in place for areas currently unsafe for the public to return to. These are remote areas, some without identifiable landmarks. See map for details.

Evacuation Warnings remain in place for:

• Area east of Kelly Canyon, north of Sisquoc River, west of La Brea Creek and Forest Route 10N06, and south of the Los Padres National Forest.
• Area starting at the south end of Cachuma Creek, northeast of Santa Cruz Creek to Santa Cruz Peak, west through Grand Spring, and to the northern part of Cachuma Creek.

When I found out (at a family gathering), the man next to me remarked “now we are like every other county.” I think his comment was an indictment of the stability of our democracy. But I disagree. We still have so many people and institutions striving to uphold our rule of law. However, I agree that this type of violence is precisely the danger we must work hard to avoid. And we must keep the faith in our democracy, and in our ability to uphold it.

is now open and funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Eligible organizations can receive up to:

? $700 for chainsaws, trimmers, edgers, and brush cutters;

? $1,400 for leaf blowers and vacuums;

? $1,500 for walk-behind lawn mowers; and

? $15,000 for ride-on and stand/sit mowers.

Das and his daughter Khaya march in the Carpinteria Independence Day Parade with Supervisor-elect Roy Lee. (Credit: Robin Karlsson)

Das speaking at County Flood Control town hall on FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps

Das and SBCC Trustee Dr. Charlotte Gullap-Moore prepare to hand out coloring books and goodies at the Carpinteria Independence Day parade.

• Human Services Commission

For more information on each commission visit and to apply, visit: Santa Barbara County Boards and Commissions

Please contact Spencer in my office if you have any questions.

Direct line:805-568-2155

Email: sbrandt@countyofsb.org

Contact Us: (805) 568-2186

Das Williams, 1st District Supervisor

Darcél Elliott, Chief of Staff

Spencer Brandt, District Representative

Geneva Lovett, District Representative & Scheduler