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Parents, staff and community members urge council to reinstate Lobster Joe's beach camps
Summary
Dozens of parents, former counselors and local organizations spoke in public comment urging the council to reinstate Lobster Joe's beach camp permit; the camp operator disputed safety concerns and asked for concrete corrective steps. No formal council action on the permit was recorded at the meeting.
Dozens of parents, current and former counselors, business representatives and community organizations spoke during general public comment on Jan. 13 urging the Santa Barbara City Council to reinstate Lobster Joe's Beach Camps and to give operator Joseph Evers an opportunity to address staff concerns.
Several speakers recounted safety practices, swim tests and counselor‑to‑camper ratios. "Lobster Joe's creates a…
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