Using data supplied by the California Department of Health Services and federal Census Bureau, the California Department of Finance projects that the population of California will increase by almost 75 percent by 2050. According to these numbers, the population in Santa Barbara County is expected to rise by 33 percent, putting pressure on roads, public services, development debates, and environmental quality.

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