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    The 805

    A state grant expands juvenile probation programs

    Santa Barbara County uses a state grant to boost programs aimed to keep minors out of prison. An iconic Santa Barbara architect weighs in on his ideas for better downtown housing design.

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    By Jonathan Bastian • Jun 28, 2019 • 29m Listen

    Santa Barbara County uses a state grant to boost programs aimed to keep minors out of prison. An iconic Santa Barbara architect weighs in on his ideas for better downtown housing design. Lotusland’s renovated Japanese Garden offers an opportunity for contemplation.

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    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      Chief Probation Officer supports improved juvenile probation programs

      Juvenile incarceration in Santa Barbara County is declining and a new $795,000 grant from the state will be used to try to further that trend.

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      11 min
    2. 10:54

      Iconic local architect shares vision for better housing designs

      If you’ve ever driven or walked through the city and seen a building that looks straight out of a Dr.

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      12 min
    3. 23:08

      Renovated Japanese Garden opens at Lotusland

      Lotusland in Montecito now welcomes contemplative visitors to its recently reopened Japanese Garden following an extensive $6 million renovation.

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      6 min
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      Jonathan Bastian

      Host, Life Examined

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      Carolina Starin

      Producer

      CultureCentral Coast

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:0011 min

      Chief Probation Officer supports improved juvenile probation programs

    2. 10:5412 min

      Iconic local architect shares vision for better housing designs

    3. 23:086 min

      Renovated Japanese Garden opens at Lotusland

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