SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The Earl Warren Showgrounds is set for a major transformation after board members unanimously voted Thursday to move forward with a new master plan. But the decision has sparked concern among members of the equestrian community who say they’ve been left out of the conversation.
“We have all given our time on this volunteer board. We have done our research and I think it’s now the time to move forward,” one board member said during the meeting.
Despite that optimism, equestrian advocates fear the changes could jeopardize one of the region’s historic safe zones for animals during natural disasters…