Dr. Jarrell Jackman, former executive director of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation chats with Josh Molina about his new book: Santa Barbara's Royal Presidio, The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Spain's Last Adobe Fortress. Jackman reveals the stories of the presidio's creation, its original purpose, and then some of the political fights to restore the fortress, in the face of opposition from some community members. Anyone interested in Santa Barbara's history will enjoy this podcast. Joshua Molina is journalist who currently writes for Noozhawk and teaches journalism at Santa Barbara City College and Cal State University, Northridge. He formerly covered politics and land use for the San Jose Mercury News. Santa Barbara Talks is an independently owned podcast where Molina looks to bring together voices from all perspectives to discuss and provide solutions to the challenges related to housing, education, transportation and other community issues. To consider sponsoring a podcast visit visit santabarbarapodasts.com or email josh@santabarbartalks.com. Please subscribe to this podcast series at @santabarbaratalkswithjoshm7112
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Broadcast on:

03 Apr 2023