Caltrans talks to community about San Ysidro Roundabout

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Caltrans updated the community on the progress of the San Ysidro Roundabout during a meeting Thursday at Montecito Union School. “We walked the community through renderings, construction

The links below are to the staging maps, timeline, and detours for the San Ysidro Roundabout project: hwy101carpinteriasantabarbara.com/sanysidro-roundabout and hwy101carpinteriasantabarbara.com/detours.

stage maps, construction timelines, detours, and ramp closures and then opened it up to questions,” Kirsten Ayars, community liaison for the Highway 101 Projects, told the News-Press Friday. “We also recommended the community sign up for construction updates.”

The News-Press asked Ms. Ayars about the general public reaction.

“There were a lot of questions including questions about delays,” she said.

“This has been in discussions for years,” Ms. Ayars added. We told the community to plan for 5-10 minute delays around San Ysidro and Olive Mill roundabouts. There were also those who expressed an ongoing opinion against the project. Others expressed appreciation for the information provided. Some asked for daily updates which we denied. We are providing two-week updates.”

Motorists can expect work in the northwest corner of the intersection of North Jameson Lane and San Ysidro Road as well as at the northbound onramp at San Ysidro Road and the overcrossing sidewalk by the ramp.

Caltrans said the northbound on-ramp will close March 20 and remain closed through early 2025 for the roundabout and freeway construction. Crews will remove old pavement, clear and grub vegetation, and begin grading for a new retaining wall.

Utility companies will continue working in the area and along North Jameson Lane. Motorists can expect flaggers directing traffic as needed for the

SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria office of the California Highway Patrol is seeking help from the community to locate a missing adult — Jeremy “Jay” Nehemiah Wooldridge.

Mr. Wooldridge was born on April 4, 1985. He stands 6 feet high and is 179 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Mr. Wooldridge has a scar on his forehead.

Mr. Wooldridge is a missing adult. He was last seen on the Central Coast.

Tips have come in that he was seen in Orcutt last week and may be headed to Tustin.

The family is desperate to find him due to his current medical condition.

If you have seen him recently, you’re roundabout project and utility work.

“We have coordinated with first responders including Montecito fire, CHP, sheriff’s department, AMR, office of emergency services, county, and city public works,” said Ms. Ayars. “We also coordinated with Santa Barbara MTD (Metropolitan Transit District) and school administrators in preparation for the roundabout earlier this week.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com asked to call Sherrell Wooldridge at 949-378-0113 or Timothy Wooldridge at 949241-7541.

She said Caltrans talked to administrators at schools such as Montecito Union School, Cold Spring Elementary School in Montecito, Laguna Blanca School, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Montecito YMCA, Santa Barbara High School and Crane Country Day School.

— Katherine Zehnder

Editor’s note: A photo of Jeremy Wooldridge was not available at press time. If it becomes available, it will be attached to the website version of this story.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Jessica Tade will assume her new position Monday as deputy director of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

Ms. Tade is a three-time graduate of UCSB, where she received a doctorate in art history.

“Museums hold an important place in society — providing access to history while being valuable stewards of our creative endeavors. I have seen firsthand the maritime museum’s positive effect on the Santa Barbara community and am thrilled to be joining this amazing team,” Ms. Tade told the News-Press.

“My immediate previous position was managing internal communications at UC Santa Barbara,” said Ms. Tade. “But before that role, I spent more than a decade building a career with organizations either promoting the arts or providing access and opportunity to the community.

“Specifically, I served as the executive director at Casa del Herrero, a National Historic Landmark and house museum located in Montecito. During that time, I oversaw all aspects of operations, elevated the communications and brand of the organization, led development, and advanced community collaborations including the creation of the Casa’s first-ever summer arts program for kids.”

Additionally, she has served as the director of communications and marketing for the Santa Barbara Foundation and the director of marketing and communications for the Santa Barbara City College Foundation.

In addition to her professional positions, Ms. Tade is known for her record of community service and volunteerism. She has served on the board of directors for the Santa Ynez Valley Foundation and was a commissioner for the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission and the Human Services Commission of Santa Barbara County.

The News-Press asked Ms. Tade about the scope of her new job.

“In this role, I will be overseeing overall operations in support of the museum’s mission. I will be primarily focused on day-to-day operations and communications while also working closely with Executive Director Greg Gorga on the

‘Museums hold an important place in society — providing access to history while being valuable stewards of our creative endeavors. I have seen firsthand the maritime museum’s positive effect on the Santa Barbara community and am thrilled to be joining this amazing team.’ skills and creative marketing and communication ideas that will benefit the museum, and she is highly respected in Santa Barbara’s arts and cultural community of nonprofits.”

Ms. Tade spoke to her goals in this position.

“My immediate objective will be to champion and assist the continued good work of the museum — supporting my colleagues in a shared goal of promoting Santa Barbara’s rich maritime history and our community’s important connection to the Santa Barbara Channel and the ocean,” she told the News-Press.

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Mr. Gorga told the News-Press in an email, “We are excited to bring Jessica Tade on board. She brings a wealth of leadership

“I have greatly enjoyed visiting the Maritime Museum with my family, and I have always considered the museum to be an incredible asset to Santa Barbara. Now, as the deputy director, I am looking forward to further engaging with the community — to enthusiastically share my passion for local history and the arts.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com