Santa Barbara County seeks public input on Northern Branch Jail expansion plans

Santa Barbara County seeks public input on Northern Branch Jail expansion plans

Just weeks after Santa Barbara County leaders approved plans to expand the Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria, officials are unveiling early design concepts and seeking community input on the project.In July, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved adding one-and-a-half new housing units totaling 384 beds to the facility. The county held two public meetings this week to gather feedback on the expansion plans; one in Santa Maria o…