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Mission Canyon Bridge Discussion Spans Structural, Roadway Changes for Santa Barbara Landmark
Historic Landmarks Commission reviews 3 proposals to rehabilitate or replace bridge and make Mission Canyon Road safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists
The Mission Canyon Road bridge over Santa Barbara’s Mission Creek was built in 1891 and survived the 1925 earthquake. The structure does not meet current seismic standards and is need of other upgrades. (City of Santa Barbara photo) By Joshua Molina, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @JECMolina
June 13, 2021
Santa Barbara’s historic Mission Canyon Bridge is one of the city’s visual treasures.
The stone arch bridge and “stegosaurus” were built in 1891. It survived the 1925 earthquake, and was widened in 1930. A pedestrian bridge was added nearby in 1929.
Santa Barbara, AKA the American Riviera, offers mountains and ocean, and plenty of stops in between for food, wine and adventure. And it s dog-friendly too.
Opening soon, by date
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The Old Globe theater in San Diego’s Balboa Park will resume outdoor presentations Friday, with full-scale indoor productions to follow in fall.
Yosemite National Park’s Wawona Hotel is projected to open June 10 after a long closure to upgrade its electrical system.
Disney Hall in downtown L.A. reopens June 26 with a free concert by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra for invited guests and ticket giveaway winners. (The giveaway tickets are only open to people who have been vaccinated.)
The Exploratorium on San Francisco’s Embarcadero reopens July 1.
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Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, an open-air venue in Topanga Canyon, will present a summer season of three plays July 10 through Nov. 7, including “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Julius Caesar.” Ticket sales began June 1. The venue is also presenting an afternoon concert by singer-songwriter Inara George on June 6.
Bill Macfadyen: Loma Fire Aftermath Puts Focus on Suspected Arsonist
What else is news in NoozWeek’s Top 5? Standoff near Santa Barbara City College, Hal Conklin’s impacts, earthquake monitors, and a wildfire near Gibraltar Reservoir
The Loma Fire on Santa Barbara’s TV Hill was declared fully contained on May 24, four days after it allegedly was started by an arsonist. (Brooke Holland / Noozhawk photo)
May 28, 2021
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COVID-19’s disproportionate and deadly impacts on senior citizens and skilled nursing facilities have been well-documented over the last 15 months. In line with the national trends, Santa Barbara County has had to confront many of the same disturbing circumstances.