Rep. Salud Carbajal, U.S. Congressman representing California’s 24th district since 2017, addressed several issues affecting his constituents in a series of posts on July 29 and July 30, 2025.
On July 29, Carbajal highlighted local efforts to support immigrant communities in Santa Barbara County. He stated, “Proud to join fellow Santa Barbara County leaders urging Sheriff Bill Brown to oppose the escalating attacks on our immigrant communities. In times like these, it’s critical that local leaders stand together in defense of all our neighbors, regardless of their background.”
The following day, Carbajal warned Central Coast residents about an ongoing natural hazard. On July 30 he posted, “Central Coast residents — stay alert. A tsunami advisory is currently in effect along parts of the California coastline. Please take precautions and monitor official updates. Sign up for emergency alerts Santa Barbara: https://t.co/JULT8lDfeD SLO: https://t.co/sqDpVIeVuT”
Later that same day, Carbajal addressed federal health care policy changes and their potential impact on families and hospitals nationwide. He wrote, “For 60 years, Medicaid and Medicare have been lifelines, helping families across the country access health care. Now, Trump and House Republicans are gutting these programs and forcing hospitals to close. @HouseDemocrats are fighting back to protect Medicaid, defend Medicare,”
Carbajal has served as a member of Congress since replacing Lois Capps in 2017 and previously held a seat on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors from 2005 to 2017 (https://carbajal.house.gov/about). Born in Moroleón, Guanajuato in 1964 and now residing in Santa Barbara at age 58, he graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a BA in 1990.
