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Proposition 6 fuels debate among Central Coast commuters
California and the Trump Administration finally found something to agree upon: offshore wind farms, which could be coming to the Central Coast. In the wealthy enclave of Montecito, an expensive race is shaping up for the local water district.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 29m ListenCalifornia and the Trump Administration finally found something to agree upon: offshore wind farms, which could be coming to the Central Coast. In the wealthy enclave of Montecito, an expensive race is shaping up for the local water district. Also, we’ll explain two local measures in Santa Barbara County that appear almost identical and run through the pros and cons of the state gas tax repeal.
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4 storiesProp 6 has big implications for the Central Coast
Last year, California lawmakers approved a new gas tax which added a 12 cent per gallon increase to what motorists were already paying. Governor Brown says the state needs this new revenue to fix highways, roads and bridges.
Read the story6 minMeasure G and Measure H: Who should divvy up Santa Barbara County?
Voters in Santa Barbara County will be asked to weigh in on two local measures on redistricting this November.
Read the story7 minOffshore wind farms could come to Central Coast
Offshore oil platforms dot the Central Coast and, within the next six years, floating windmills could start popping up, too. Last week, the U.S.
Read the story8 minAn expensive race for the Montecito water district
In Montecito, the top local races on the November ballot are for seats on the water and sanitary district boards. In an extraordinary $120,000 campaign, five candidates are slinging fierce attacks against incumbents.
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