SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Barbara County supervisors wrapped up their third budget workshop this week as officials work to close a multi-million dollar deficit, with a heated debate emerging over the future of the county’s jail system.
Leaders spent much of Friday discussing how to fund homelessness services, mental health programs, and other community needs, as revenue from cannabis taxes continues to fall short of expectations.
But one of the most contentious topics was how much to expand the Northern Branch Jail…