Dear Neighbor,
I am excited to share this update on recent legislative developments and the work I am doing to represent our community in the California State Assembly.
Four-Year Degrees Coming to Santa Maria
I recently joined Allan Hancock College and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to announce a historic partnership that will bring Cal Poly SLO bachelor's degree programs to Allan Hancock College's Santa Maria Campus. By 2026, there will be a new Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program. By 2028 and 2030, two additional bachelor's degree programs will be offered. These programs build on the small-cohort Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program that recently launched, and together, they will accommodate hundreds of students per year. Offerings will also be available at Allan Hancock College's Lompoc Campus as the partnership expands.
I am proud to have worked alongside local educational leaders to bring this partnership forward. This work included advocating to the leaders of our statewide higher education systems and introducing legislation to bring attention to the limited opportunities that Santa Maria residents have for four-year degrees. I commend Allan Hancock College and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on achieving this tremendous partnership that will have a generational impact on our region.
You're Invited: Hike With Hart in Goleta on June 7
I am excited to invite you to our upcoming Hike With Hart event at Lake Los Carneros Park in Goleta. This event will be held in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Trails Council and the City of Goleta. This will be a great opportunity to connect with each other in nature and discuss important priorities for the Central Coast. We will meet at the North La Patera Trailhead located near 114-115 N. La Patera Lane in Goleta and set out on a scenic walk along the park's trail.
Saturday, June 7
Noon to 2 p.m.
Lake Los Carneros Park
Meet at North La Patera Lane Trailhead
Near 114 - 115 N. La Pantera Lane
Goleta, CA 93117
Street parking is available along North La Patera Lane and in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Please bring water, sturdy shoes and sunscreen. Feel free to share this invitation with anyone who may be interested.
For any questions, please contact Gunnar.Langenhuizen@asm.ca.gov.
Rebuilding California: Summerland & Padaro Segments of the Highway 101 Improvement Project Completed
Our community recently celebrated the completion of the Summerland and Padaro segments of the Highway 101 improvement project. This phase features seven miles of new carpool lanes, six new bridges, 16 improved on- and off-ramps, six new sound walls, a new Blue Star Memorial Highway designation in honor of veterans and the new Santa Claus Lane Bikeway.
As the backbone of the Central Coast's transportation system, improvements to Highway 101 directly benefit residents, businesses and commuters. By leveraging $140 million in local sales tax dollars from Measure A, we have attracted nearly $1 billion in state and federal funds to improve local and regional circulation and safety in the 101 corridor. The full project from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara is expected to be completed by 2028, with the final stretch from Montecito to Sycamore Creek recently funded.
Out in the Community
Celebrating the groundbreaking of the Lompoc Theatre Project.
Meeting with community members at my Sidewalk Office Hours in Montecito.
Celebrating the opening of the Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center. Pictured with Museum Board Chair Kathleen Marshall.
Speaking with community members at my Sidewalk Office Hours at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival.
Presenting Tere Jurado with the California Woman of the Year Award for the 37th Assembly District. Watch the recap.
I hope that these legislative and community updates provide insight into our work together. As always, I value your feedback and encourage you to reach out with any questions, suggestions or concerns. My Santa Barbara office can be reached at (805) 564-1649 and my Santa Maria office can be reached at (805) 346-1237. You can also email me at Assemblymember.Hart@assembly.ca.gov.
Warm regards,
Gregg Hart
Assemblymember, 37th District
