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Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Das Williams — Cuyama Fire Station Opens

by Community Contributor • June 15, 2023 • Comments Off

Cuyama Fire Station Opens

Last Thursday, a significant milestone has been achieved that has been in the works the entire time I’ve been Supervisor. With the opening of Fire Station 27, Our most remote community has finally received the Fire Station it deserves. As Supervisor for Cuyama, I always strive to ensure equitable services and emergency response for every part of the County. This project has been made possible through the active participation of many dedicated Cuyama community members. I want to give a special shoutout to Mrs. Fursteinfeld’s 6th Grade Class who joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony. I am certain that there are some future first responders among this great group of students!

Breaking Ground on Fire Station 27 in July of 2021.

Das speaking at the Ribbon Cutting for Fire Station 27.

Budget Hearing Tomorrow at 9:00 AM

County Administration Building Board Hearing Room, 4th Floor

105 E. Anapamu Street

Santa Barbara, CA

Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building

Board Hearing Room

511 E. Lakeside Parkway

Santa Maria, CA

Remote public comment is available via Zoom. Register in advance through the link on the agenda.

The public is encouraged to follow the Budget Hearings via the County website, YouTube, or cable channel 20. To watch in Spanish, Cox and Comcast subscribers can enable SAP on their TV’s language settings.

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Budget Hearing Schedule

Celebrating Juneteenth

June 19, 1865 marks the date when Union troops entered Galveston, Texas, and freed the last enslaved people — a full two years after President Lincoln had issued the emancipation proclamation. The origin story of Juneteenth is an instructive reminder of what Civil Rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer would say almost a century later: “Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.”This Juneteenth is a time to reflect not just on the freeing of enslaved people, but also on how we can come together to support our Black community. This week there are many events happening across our County to celebrate Juneteenth and Black arts, culture, and history. I hope you’ll join me in celebrating the 156th Juneteenth.

Harlem Nights Renaissance with Juneteenth Santa Ynez Valley in Solvang

Friday, June 16, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Craft House at Corque Ballroom. Visit JuneteenthSYV.com for tickets.

Juneteenth: Discovering Our Roots with Juneteenth Lompoc

Saturday, June 17, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Old Town Lompoc. Visit Juneteenth Lompoc for more information.

Nourishing the People Block Party with Juneteenth Santa Barbara

Sunday, June 18, 12 to 5 p.m. at 200 Grey Ave., in Santa Barbara. Visit Juneteenth Santa Barbara for more info.

Pure Honey Juneteenth After Party with Family Matters Santa Barbara

Sunday, June 18, doors open at 5 p.m. at Wildcat. Visit SB Family Matters for information.

Week of Juneteenth with Pacifica Graduate Institute & Fielding Graduate University

Sunday, June 18 through Friday, June 24, various educational events. Visit the alumni event page for more details.

Take the Broadband Equity Survey

We need your input to improve internet access across Santa Barbara County.

Feedback collected from this survey will help form a plan to fund programs that provide reliable internet, computers, and the skills to use them.

If you are a service provider that works with people who have limited internet access, please help them fill out this survey.

Our state needs to hear especially from those who struggle most with accessing the internet. This includes English language learners, veterans, immigrants, adults over 60 years old, people who live in rural areas, individuals with disabilities, minorities and those living at or below the federal poverty level.

Click here to take the California Digital Equity Online Survey:bit.ly/CADigitalEquitySurvey

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U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Social Media and Mental Health

In late May, the United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health. While social media may offer some benefits, there are ample indicators that social media can also pose a risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. Social media use by young people is nearly universal, with up to 95% of young people ages 13-17 reporting using a social media platform and more than a third saying they use social media “almost constantly.” You can learn more about strategies to promote healthy social media use here.

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K-12 Students Invited to Submit to Art Contest

In an effort to bolster civic education and educate communities on the role of county government, the National Association of Counties (NACo) is launching the 2023 “I Love My County Because…” art contest. All students in grades K-12 are invited to share their artwork that showcases a county government function, service or program, to celebrate National County Government Month.

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Highway 101 Construction Update

In Montecito, the San Ysidro Overcrossing will be closed starting the night of June 11 between N Jameson and S Jameson Ln for roundabout, on- and off-ramp, and bridge safety rail construction until school starts on August 24. Pedestrians will continue to have access. Please use detours on N and S Jameson Lanes and Olive Mill Rd during the closure. The bridge closure is timed when school is out as less traffic is in the area.

The northbound on- and off-ramps at San Ysidro Rd will also be closed starting the night of June 11. Prior to the off-ramp closure at San Ysidro Rd, the northbound off-ramp at Olive Mill Rd will reopen.

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Das Around Town

United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrating the Canary Hotel, Finch & Fork Restaurant Redesign

Cutting the Ribbon at New Beginnings Counseling Center’s new Collaborative Center

Help Serve Our Community

Current vacancies on County District 1 Boards and Commissions:

Air Pollution Control District Community Advisory Council
Human Services Commission
First Five Commission Alternate Community Member
Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Community Based Organization Representative

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

Please contact Kadie McShirley in my office if you have any questions.

Direct line: 805-568-2186

Email: kmcshirley@countyofsb.org