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You can often find lumps of tar on the beach stuck to the bottom of your feet or your shoes, or you catch the smell lingering in the air. The oil in Santa Barbara is left over from the two large spills in 2015 and 1969. These spills, which devastated thousands of sea lions, dolphins, and birds, was the starting point of Boris Liu’s film Echoes of the Sea. Our former intern, Liu has taken to USC to pursue his dreams of filmmaking. Echoes of the Sea is a short film about two students who find an oil-covered bird at the beach, only to discover the bird is actually a dragon. For Liu, it symbolizes “nature’s plea for help” and “the enduring impact of human negligence on nature” through the lens of magical realism. They are currently seeking funding for the project, and you can learn more about the project and Boris Liu on our website, or on his: seedandspark.com/fund/echoes-of-the-sea#story.

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arpinteria was full of holiday cheer at Saturday’s annual Carpinteria Holiday Spirit Parade. The holiday-focused fun festivities took place on downtown Linden Avenue and featured Santas (including one on a fire truck, pictured), cheerleaders from Carpinteria High, all sorts of community members, and lots of four-legged friends, including dogs and sheep from the 4-H club. Other winter special events in town that day included Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Light Up a Life event at the Seal Fountain and special promotions from lots of local merchants. See —Indy Staff more of Ingrid Bostrom’s photos of the parade at independent.com/multimedia.

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S.B. Unified Found at Fault in $25M Lawsuit Verdict Rendered Against District for Sexual Abuse of Students by Former Football Coach by Ryan P. Cruz Santa Barbara jury rendered a $25 million verdict in a civil suit against the Santa Barbara Unified School District on December 8, ruling after a threeweek trial that the district was 80 percent at fault for the sexual abuse and grooming of a teenage student by former Dos Pueblos High School security guard and assistant football coach Justin Sell from 2008 to 2011. The lawsuit was filed last March by law firm Taylor & Ring on behalf of the victim, identified in court documents only as John Doe #2, one of several victims that has accused Sell of sexual misconduct and the second victim to file a civil suit against the district. According to court documents, Sell used his position as freshman football coach to “systematically and methodically groom” and sexually abuse at least three students. He was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in 2013. In the criminal case, he pleaded no contest to the felony charges and was sentenced to one year in county jail and five years of probation. He is currently still living and working in Santa Barbara and will be a registered sex offender for the rest of his life. In the civil lawsuit, John Doe #2’s attorneys, John Taylor and Natalie Weatherford, argued that the school district was also at fault for the abuse, offering several examples to prove that district employees were aware of the problem but failed to properly report any issues. These warning signs started as early as 2007, when school administrators reportedly met with Sell to address work problems,

such as Sell “repeatedly having lunch with freshman boys rather than performing his employment duties.” At this point, the district did not document the misconduct or warning given to Sell. A year later, Sell punched a student in the face on campus during the school day. Again, it was alleged that “multiple school employees were aware of the incident, yet it was not reported to law enforcement as was required by law.” Over the next few years, Sell began to spend time alone with John Doe #2, and despite a history of assault and inappropriate contact with male students, the district promoted Sell to be a permanent employee as a campus safety assistant. In 2010, after the school’s head football coach reported Sell’s inappropriate behavior at least three times and after Sell refused to stop spending time with male students, Sell was let go from the football program but kept his on-campus security position. In 2010 and 2011, district employees continued to notice Sell giving male students “special attention,” and although a student’s parents filed a formal complaint, the district still failed to report the behavior. Sell was quietly transferred to work at Santa Barbara High School in the spring of 2011, but by the summer, the district agreed to allow him to resign from his security guard position in lieu of termination. Following his resignation, Sell was accused and formally charged in 2013 after two students came forward to report incidents of stalking and sexual abuse. “The school district and its employees had

multiple missed opportunities to get rid of a person they acknowledged was a problematic employee,” Taylor said. “They repeatedly chose to protect the employee over the safety of the kids.” A Santa Barbara jury rendered the $25 million verdict in favor of the victim after a three-week trial, ruling that the district was 80 percent at fault for the grooming and sexual abuse carried out by Sell. “The jury recognized the lifelong harm that childhood sexual abuse inflicts on its victims,” Weatherford said. “The verdict represents a step forward in the young life of the plaintiff and validation that the abuse was not his fault.” In response to the verdict, the district’s chief of communications, Ed Zuchelli, said, “There is never an excuse for abhorrent behavior from an employee regarding a minor student. The school district deeply empathizes with any student who finds themselves in a vulnerable position in a school environment where children should feel safe. “Although the conduct in this matter occurred more than a decade ago,” Zuchelli continued, “the school district has an ongoing commitment to strict standards of professional conduct, proper supervision of employees, and a variety of methods of reporting inappropriate behavior.“ The district also said that the verdict and legal expenses would be covered by the district’s insurance carrier and the payment would not impact its finances or affect the ongoing negotiations regarding teacher pay.

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One year after the shooting of Robert Dion Gutierrez — the 52-year-old innocent bystander killed by a stray bullet while celebrating his wedding anniversary near Stearns Wharf last December—the criminal cases for the four Santa Barbara men alleged to have been involved in the incident are making their way through the courts. Three of the defendants have entered guilty pleas and face sentencing next January and June, while one — suspected shooter Jiram Tenorio Ramon, 23—stands alone to face a trial next year on charges of murder and street terrorism. Ramon’s next scheduled court date is 1/11. Angel Sanchez Jr., 29, from Santa Barbara, who was arrested 12/6 in Oxnard and charged with assault after allegedly punching an unsuspecting grandfather walking his infant grandchild in a stroller and being involved with another attack on a teenage boy in the same area. Both attacks occurred on 12/5 on Agoura Road and Lost Springs Drive in Calabasas, and both victims were described as members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, although the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has not stated whether they believe the attacks were racially motivated. S.B. Police officers arrested two men—one 18 and the other 24—and charged them with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing an unnamed man at 8:45 p.m. on 12/5 on the 500 block of Fig Avenue off State Street. Police spokesperson Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale reported the victim was taken to Cottage Hospital, where he was listed in serious condition. The two suspects, Ragsdale said, appeared to have known the victim, who was reportedly stabbed “multiple times.”The suspects were booked on charges of attempted murder and are being held on $1 million bail. “This altercation was an isolated incident and not gang related,” Ragsdale stated. Criminal defense attorney Stephen Dunkle has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to fill one of the many vacancies on Santa Barbara’s increasingly elderly bench. Dunkle, who was admitted to the bar 20 years ago after having attended USC law school, has been a partner in the well-known criminal defense firm of Sanger Dunkle Law. In that time, Dunkle has defended some Santa Maria members of the street gang MS-13 in one of the largest murder prosecutions in county history and was also a key player among the cadre of criminal defense and civil rights attorneys who emerged to challenge the City of Santa Barbara’s proposed gang injunction, which was thrown out in 2014. CONT’D ON PAGE 12 

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by Jean Yamamura he County of Santa Barbara and MSB Investors have found themselves at a place of “irreconcilable differences,” over the operations at the Tajiguas Landfill, commonly known as the dump. MSB, also known as Mustang Renewable Power Ventures, built and now oversees the landfill in Gaviota. But continual complaints about “putrid” smells, organics buried in the dump, water quality violations, unpaid contractors, and heavy equipment accidents led the Board of Supervisors to vote unanimously on Tuesday to end its relationship with MSB. But not without a fight. MSB’s CEO John Dewey submitted a lengthy letter accusing the county of bringing the problems on itself. His attorney, Jessica Diaz of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, argued before the supervisors that the county viewed MSB as a “bottomless bank account” rather than the diligent operator it was. The new facilities, in operation since July 2021, separate organic waste from recycling and trash, and reduce organics to methane and a compost ingredient called digestate. Sales of recyclables were 75 percent of the operating revenue, but the market fell in 2017. According to MSB, the county failed to provide the cash flow assistance promised in their contract. The provisions also required an increase in tipping fees—the charge to drop trash at the dump—but staff failed to do that “in order to avoid having to present the inconvenient truths to the Board of Supervisors,” Dewey wrote. Public Works staff painted a different picture: The county, they said, was forced to fix drainage and odor problems because MSB lagged. The diversion rate of organic waste was half what it should be; the energy production was 45 percent of what it should be; and compost production was at 640 tons, not the 16,000 tons it should be. Subcontractors were charging they were owed about $4 million, but Public Works’ Interim Deputy Director Jeanette Gonzales-Knight said the county had paid MSB for those invoices. Gonzales-Knight acknowledged that COVID had created impacts, but the county had given time extensions to MSB so often it began to “jeopardize the facility’s ability

to process waste,” Gonzales-Knight said, adding that the landfill currently faced capacity in March 2026. She expressed concern that the permit the county was seeking to expand Tajiguas could be denied for the violations. An unusual statement in the county’s termination letter is the comment, “MSB does not have the experience to operate the ReSource Center according to industry standards and permit requirements.” According to its website, MSB Investors LLC is an investment firm, based in Newport Beach and San Luis Obispo, with $2 billion in real estate projects going back 50 years. The website lists landfill projects in Santa Barbara and Pensacola, Florida, though the Pensacola project was canceled. During the public comment segment of the meeting, Paul Relis, who helped found the Community Environmental Council and was a member of California’s solid waste board, said the issues at Tajiguas had been predicted at the outset by experts. The failures were an embarrassment, he continued, and suggested that a knowledgeable independent committee oversee the selection of a successor operator. Ana Citrin, on the legal team for the Gaviota Coast Conservancy, argued that the county take an urgent approach, given the substantial investment it had made in Tajiguas. It spent $124 million building the new facilities and had paid MSB $33 million in costs, fees, and cash-flow assistance. The supervisors noted this was the first time Public Works had recommended terminating a contract. They were determined that subcontractors be paid and that the facility work as it was designed. But litigation was likely; County Counsel said funds for a court fight would come from the county’s enterprise fund, not its general fund. To Dewey’s letter stating he believed discovery and depositions would uncover willful acts by county staff, Supervisor Steve Lavagnino said, “Litigation can be ugly, but if it reveals facts that are not good for the county, then we need to hear that. Today, I didn’t hear anything like that.” He likened the split to a couple: Once someone doesn’t want to be your partner, there’s no going back. “It would be a disservice to the comn munity to continue,” he said.

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City Looking to Tighten Eviction Ordinance to Give Tenants Right to Re-Rent, Stop Harassment ew tenant protections earned the unanimous blessing of Santa Barbara’s ordinance committee on Tuesday and will move before the city councilmembers who will decide whether to approve the changes. The ordinance would give tenants evicted for renovations the first right of refusal and explicitly prohibit landlords from harassing tenants. These proposed protections, meant to tighten the city’s existing eviction ordinance, are the Renters and housing advocates showed up to City Hall earlier this result of the city attorney’s office year to ask for stronger tenant protections. working with regional housing and law advocates, including the Legal Aid approved, this would prevent new ownerFoundation, the Tenants Union (SBTU), ship from evicting any qualified tenant or Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustain- demolishing/remodeling a unit for at least able Economy (CAUSE), and the League a year after purchasing the property. of Women Voters. On Tuesday, Assistant During public comment, members of City Attorney Dan Hentschke went over the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors the polished ordinance, with new language and Santa Barbara Rental Property Association raised concerns over the new tenant added to seal possible loopholes. At the heart of the changes would be the protections, arguing that placing a cap on “right of first refusal,” allowing tenants who rent after a remodel would adversely affect had been displaced to return to their reno- property owners’ profits and could potenvated unit at a rent increase no higher than tially be a violation of the Costa–Hawkins 10 percent. Additionally, the property own- Rental Housing Act. The Costa–Hawkins Act, which was ers and landlords are prohibited from any type of harassment, including pressuring passed in 1995, protects landlords’ right to tenants to leave by misrepresenting facts or raise the rent to market rate once a tenant threatening to use their immigration status moves out. But in Santa Barbara’s ordinance, Assistant District Attorney Hentschke said, against them. The finalized version will be sent to the a tenant forced out due to a remodel would City Council early in the new year with sug- be deemed a “temporary interruption of gested changes by advocates such as Legal the tenant’s right to the unit,” meaning if Aid recommendations to place the burden they wanted to re-rent the unit after the of proof on the owner, ensure protections renovation it would be legally viewed as a cover every step of the eviction process, and “continuation of the pre-existing tenancy, require property owners to provide notice not a termination of a tenancy.” of the exact amount of relocation assistance All three councilmembers of the ordiavailable. nance committee supported the changes, Other small changes are common-sense with Councilmember Kristen Sneddon sayprovisions to stop landlords from using ing that this response is necessary in the vague language or false information to get current rental climate — where one-third tenants to “self-evict.” Now, if a property of the city’s Hispanic residents have been owner does not provide the required infor- displaced in the past five years and the avermation in a termination notice, the notice age one-bedroom costs around $2,600 a month. is void. One amendment, intended to slow the “I think the data is clear that these types dwindling number of rentable units, would of protections need to be in place,” she said. Housing advocates applauded city staff require property owners taking rental units off-market to file the notice of termination for addressing the needs of residents and with the Community Development Direc- keeping up with similar legislation being tor and state the intended use of the unit passed throughout the state. Frank Rodriand lot in question. guez of CAUSE said, “I really appreciate you Another addition, suggested by city all for taking this on and really listening to councilmember and ordinance committee the legal experts who are seeing firsthand member Mike Jordan, would introduce a what’s going on with tenants, because we “cooling-off period” for property owners want to make sure we keep tenants here who acquire more than five rental units. If housed.” n

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he pitched legal battle over the future of ambulance service in Santa Barbara County just got infinitely more complicated because California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed legal papers raising serious doubts about the legality of the county supervisors’ decision earlier this year to award the ambulance contract to the county Fire Department. In so doing, the supervisors effectively overruled the county’s Local Emergency Medical Services Authority, which concluded that the contract should go to AMR— which has held the exclusive franchise for the past 40 years—instead. With County Fire looking at a March 1 deadline to take over the provision of prehospital ambulance service, it remains uncertain what sort of delays the Attorney General’s intervention might cause. Already, the December 8 hearing scheduled in Judge Donna Geck’s courtroom, to hear AMR’s motion for an injunction, has been pushed back to December 22. “We’ve got 79 days to get everyone hired, certified, trained, and ready to go,” said Chief Mark Hartwig. “We have 60 paramedics to hire and 65 EMTs. We’ve got hiring interviews scheduled this week. If the judge tells us to stop, my question is, ‘Stop what?’ We can’t stop and meet our March 1 deadline.” Next week’s hearing is over AMR’s motion for an immediate injunction while the company’s more comprehensive legal challenge can get hashed out. If that’s not settled, Hartwig estimated that could take two to five years to resolve.

While the attorneys filing the friend-ofthe-court brief on Bonta’s behalf stressed they had not verified the accuracy of AMR’s many allegations, they were troubled by the possibility the county supervisors had a conflict of interest in awarding a “de facto” monopoly for ambulance services to one of its own agencies. Equally troubling to Bonta’s attorneys was that the supervisors bypassed state law by bypassing the recommendations of its own medical services authority, which had recommended the contract go to AMR based on the ratings provided by a consultant hired by the county. State law gives local emergency medical authorities significant legal standing when it comes to awarding ambulance companies exclusive contracts in order to protect the public from abuses typical of monopolies. The county supervisors believed they addressed this concern by breaking the contract into three parts and putting each up for competitive bidding. AMR lost on the parts it bid for and abdicated on the parts it chose not to. “The county’s argument is correct, but misses the point,” the Attorney General argued. The county supervisors, his attorneys argued, “may have created a de facto monopoly on ambulance services without substantive input” from its emergency medical services board. The supervisors chose to give County Fire the contracts because they believed County Fire could provide more comprehensive and quicker ambulance service for less money than AMR. —Nick Welsh

NEWS BRIEFS CONT’D FROM P. 9 ENVIRONMENT Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse cut the ribbon with a pair of classic ceremonial giant scissors to celebrate the new battery energy storage system at Cater Water Treatment Plant on 12/7. Tucked away up on San Roque Road, the new battery system will save hundreds of thousands of dollars in energy costs and lighten the pressure on local energy grids using a “load shift” method that allows the battery to charge during the middle of the day when energy is cheap and available and discharge in the evening when energy is costly and less available. The $3.14 million battery system was obtained through a state grant that the city worked alongside Tesla to secure.

Two local, nature-focused organizations recently received nearly $400,000 in state grants from the California Natural Resources Agency’s Youth Community Access Program, part of California’s $1 billion Outdoors for All Strategy. NatureTrack, based in the Santa Ynez Valley, received $97,400 to fund outdoor field trips to Santa Barbara County’s trails and beaches for low-income K-12 students in the North County, as well as recruit students from local colleges to work as trip docents. In South County, Wilderness Youth Project received $288,500 to support its subsidized Bridge to Nature programs, which funds outdoor access and mentoring programs for underserved, low-income youth ages 7-17. CONT’D ON PAGE 15 

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ENVIRONMENT Amid the fine print of President Biden’s 2021 bipartisan infrastructure bill was $350 million toward a Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program through 2026, and through that program the longsought wildlife crossing in Gaviota received $8 million, Congressmember Salud Carbajal’s office announced. The Gaviota crossing was the only one to be funded in California and was among 19 projects nationwide awarded a total of $109 million for overpasses and underpasses to protect big game and smaller creatures from impacts with vehicles, as well as drivers and passengers from the injuries that result when a car or truck hits a 200-pound animal.

COMMUNITY David Krieger, a founder of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation in Santa Barbara, died on 12/7 at the age of 81. He spoke around the world, advocating for the abolishment of nuclear weapons and for establishing peace. Krieger founded the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation in 1982 with four cofounders and remained its executive director until he retired in 2019. He leaves his wife; their three children, Jeffery, Jonathon, and Mara Sweeney; grandchildren; a great-grandchild; his brother Gary Krieger; and many nieces and nephews.

COUNTY Without any dissent, the county supervisors approved new public nuisance language that will make it easier for sheriff’s deputies to pull the plug on the growing phenomenon of for-profit parties held in Isla Vista — where guerrilla promoters “hire” out an apartment space for a party, charge attendees $20 for admission, and then sell alcohol — not to mention street concerts and, of course, Deltopia. Part of the problem, Lt. Garrett TeSlaa told the supervisors, was that deputies are currently required to personally witness three unsafe behaviors before declaring a party a public nuisance and shutting it down. Under the new rules, it will require the deputies observe just one. Violations will now be charged as misdemeanors, and the penalties will be higher fines.

CANNABIS A noise dispute between Ever-Bloom, an 11-acre cannabis greenhouse operation at 4701 Foothill Road in the Carpinteria Valley, and Paul Ekstrom, who lives next door on Manzanita Street, appears to be moving toward a solution. Ever-Bloom turned off its greenhouse fans at night and took steps to reduce fan noise during the day with better soundproofing. In addition, newer and quieter fans are on order. “It’s such an improvement,” Ekstrom said. According to county planners, the noise level at the property line never exceeded the county’s threshold of 65 decibels during numerous inspections this year. Read more at independent .com. Central Coast Agriculture, a large cannabis manufacturing lab in Lompoc, was granted a temporary permit late last month by the county’s Air Pollution Control District. The lab had been operating illegally without permits since 2019 at 1201 West Chestnut Avenue and 1200 West Laurel Avenue, polluting the air with reactive organic compounds, a component of ozone. The temporary

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POLITICS Last week, Congressmember Salud Carbajal voted in favor of a Republican-sponsored House resolution denouncing anti-Semitism that — among other things — equates antiZionism with anti-Semitism. The vote resulted in backlash from First Amendment rights activists, who argued anti-Zionism is opposition to the State of Israel while anti-Semitism is the persecution, harassment, and discrimination against people because they are Jewish. Carbajal responded that he supports the right to criticize the current Israeli government but that anti-Zionism “says that the Israeli people have no right to the land they’ve inhabited for millennia, and particularly at a time when Israel is under attack by a fanatical terrorist group that preaches their people’s extermination.”

PUBLIC SAFETY Marjorie Vasquez, 86, of Goleta was killed in a traffic accident on the 7300 block of Hollister Avenue — about a mile west of Storke Road — around 6 p.m. on 12/12. Sheriff’s deputies, fire, and paramedics responded to the report of a pedestrian in the median near Lowell Way, who had apparently been struck in a collision. The driver remained at the scene, and deputies believed drugs and alcohol were not a factor in the accident. Deputies are investigating the accident.

GOLETA For the first time in a decade, Goleta Water District’s Board of Directors voted to issue new water permits on Tuesday 12/12. As a result, 154.7 acre-feet of new water hookups will be available as of Jan. 2024 on a first-come, first-served basis. The water would supply roughly 1,050 apartments. The Water District customer base runs from the City of Santa Barbara border, through the City of Goleta all the way to El Capitan. The largely agricultural area is where the county plans to rezone in order to build 4,000 new housing units to satisfy the state Housing Element for the South County. The City of Goleta itself faces around 1,800 new units in the next eight years, per the state rules. Some of those parcels already have water entitlements, but it will require good rain years, like the one that filled Lake Cachuma in 2023, to meet the state housing mandate.

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BLINDED BY THE LIGHT: For years, I have enjoyed the luxury of seeing whatever I wanted to see. No matter the belief, there was

always an abundance of supportive evidence. More recently, reality has intruded. Now I can see only what I have to see. Disciplined delusion. It’s cheaper than pharmaceuticals, and no supreme beings need apply. Once people bring God into the argument, as current events attest, heads start rolling and blood doesn’t stop flowing. With that in mind, I found myself getting positively misty-eyed while watching last Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. I pinched myself a couple of times, lest I be overwhelmed. Like Fox Mulder of X-Files fame, I want to believe. Be advised: There’s no one more dangerous than a hopeaholic looking for a fix. Once again, the supervisors—all five of them—found themselves on all fours wrestling the greased pig of jail reform, figuring out how to respond to four Grand Jury reports. Each report demonstrated, yet again, that people were dying in County Jail because the people who work there—guards and the private Wellpath contractors paid to provide health services—were not adequately trained to deal with the exigencies of people on the edge of flipping out. In this case, I think there were four dead bodies in the past year. One more since the reports came out. The other problem the Grand Jury

identified was significant gaps — from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.—when no mental-health professionals were on call. Because of this, the Grand Jury strongly concluded, a 300-pound suicidal inmate with meth in his system and psychosis in his soul was dead 20 minutes after checking in. How could this be? demanded Stan Roden, a member of the Grand Jury. Santa Maria cops who initially brought the suspect in, Roden told the supervisors, had to park him in their car for about 20 minutes with a helmet on his head, lest he bash his brains out, which, apparently, is exactly what he was trying to do. Shouldn’t that have been a tip-off? Roden and the rest of the Grand Jury strongly urged the supervisors to refer the investigation of this death to the Attorney General; the sheriff, Roden argued, cannot be expected to objectively evaluate the causes leading to inmate deaths. There is an inherent conflict of interest, he said. The Grand Jury also found that the Sheriff’s Office had consistently failed to effectively monitor the quality of health care Wellpath provided. The Grand Jury cited three expert consultant reports on just this subject and all arrived at precisely this same conclusion. Health care in the County Jail, they all said, should be reassigned to the county’s Department of Public Health. Strong stuff, right? The Kabuki theater of Grand Jury presentations in front of the supervisors is typi-

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service,” Grand Jurors are perfunctorily told, “and don’t let the screen door hit you on the way out.” The supervisors, it turns out, are strongly constrained by law in what they can say in response. Here’s where I got misty. The supervisors tossed such constraints to the wind. (Okay, they tried to.) County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and her right-hand person, Tanja Heitman, did the same. And, in his own way, so too did Sheriff Bill Brown. All engaged. Seriously. Constructively. And yes, imperfectly. Yes, Sheriff Brown argued that health care in the County Jail is better than anywhere in the community at large. Yes, he insisted it is his jail to run as he sees fit because that’s the authority state law gives him. And no, he will not be referring jail death cases to the Attorney General. But as someone who has sat through a billion innings of supervisorial baseball, I heard a seismic difference in tone. In past meetings, Bill and the board would have gone to the mattresses. Last Tuesday, they were offering each other seats at a table that has yet to be set. It wasn’t just different. It was a moment. Pregnant with possibility. What comes from it, we’ll have to wait and see. But you don’t get moments like that every day. For the very first time, Sheriff Brown said he would be willing to engage in a broader community dialogue about what happens to

mentally ill people in the jail. The supervisors agreed not to call the committee that eventually emerges for this public dialogue “an oversight committee,” a phrase that can make law enforcement officials break out in hives. Maybe it will be called “a qualityassurance committee” instead. Also for the first time, Brown agreed to allow Public Health officials to become part of his jail health-care team, just as long as they remember it’s his jail, not theirs. This is not merely some paper improvement. The new head of Public Health, Dr. Mouhanad Hammami, comes from Wayne County, Michigan—think Detroit—where, among other things, he administered the health care provided in three county jails. Presumably, the guy’s got some serious chops to go with his signature bow tie. The force multiplier making this moment happen, I think, was Grand Jury member Stan Roden, who behind all his progressive earnestness still packs some serious—albeit tempered—swagger. Roden, for those who never knew, was elected District Attorney of Santa Barbara County in 1975, taking out the incumbent, David Minier, Santa Barbara’s version of Nixon and Watergate all rolled into one. As a trial attorney, Roden knows how to dig. And he knows how to deliver the results in front of a crowd. What happens next, we’ll have to see. For time being, there’s hope. I can’t see it any other way. —Nick Welsh

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From Our Readers at Instagram Our story online about workers at UC Santa Barbara forming a dining-hall union lit up memories and more: steeltoeflipflops: Oh, wow, I did a lot of time at the Big O 30 years ago. This is awesome. • elliot_ online: Former Carrillo crew checking in; power to the people. bellaterra.realestate: There is no need for unions. We have state and federal labor laws to protect workers. If an employee at the dining hall doesn’t like the pay or work environment, then it is their option to seek employment elsewhere. The dining hall being unionized will result in higher wages for the employees which will then result in higher prices for all students and staff. Vote no union! taylor_clark_: Victory to the dining workers! • wesleybroc: Power to the workers; give people what they need to live. • _micahorlando_: Shoutout to the organizers! _anthonyjosephh_: Sh*t, I’m a student worker. I deserve more pay also. Last week’s coverage of the county’s District Attorney suing the county over oil spilling in Toro Canyon caught some thoughts: cordonofsantabarbara: Why not double the fine? It is just taxpayer money. I wonder if any official got a kickback from the environmental organization for not fighting for the taxpayer? • sea_rad: Am I the only one that thinks it’s hilarious and stupid that the county sued itself for letting oil from a natural seep into a creek where it would have gone anyway without human intervention? Also that they just didn’t fire someone in public works for not maintaining the oil water seperator instead of all this? • 66hr: Wait, they send 5th [Santa Maria] District’s Steve Lavagnino and not Das Williams, who represents the area, to plead guilty? Obvious optics play. The latest video profile by Kevin Tran of the Indy’s online Transmissions series showcased Haven Barbershop and the Boom Boom Bike Room, with tunes from Dante Elephante: doc_moxie: Been getting my hair cut by Alex for years. Amazing barber. • radtricks: Best trim jobs in town!♥ • danteelephante: Let’s goooo!!! • montanasixtyfour_s: What a cool video. I didn’t know, now I know! Keep working hard! Bikes, hair, so rad! • cogex_music: Truly proud of you guys. There’s been so many hard years behind us, and here you are doing what you want and what you love.

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Katrina hit in 2005, we learned an important lesson: Many, many people have animals in their lives, and their animals matter to them. Those displaced by Katrina searched desperately for lost pets, and even amid flooding and destruction, many refused to evacuate if that meant leaving their pet behind. The takeaway: Helping animals helps people. A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Shelter animals in Lompoc, Santa Barbara, and Santa Fortunately, new leadership at Maria can be fostered for two hours, two weeks, or longer, providing animals a break Animal Services and County Pub- from the shelter and giving shelter staff invaluable information about the pet. Contact lic Health is all about serving both. them at (833) 422-8413 or sbcanimalservices.org. This couldn’t come at a more critithe cost of caring for both owned and stray anical time, as municipal animal shelters are overflowing mals needing extensive veterinary care. with animals whose owners can’t afford to house or feed them. Animal Services Director Sarah Aguilar, backed • The North County Stray Task Force is a coalition by Public Health Director Mouhanad Hammami, is of shelter staff, city representatives, and volunteers that has dramatically improved outreach to spearheading an entirely new approach. The goal is reunite stray animals with their families. to build programs that help people and animals close to where they live. • Animal Services works closely with What does this look like? CARE4Paws’ neighborhood clinics (held from Among the “no-brainer” stuff they’ve done, AniSanta Barbara to Nipomo) to reach low-income mal Services now has more hours for phone support and in-person shelter services, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 families in need of basic services for their pets, a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday and after-hours adoptions and such as microchips, flea control, and vaccines. support can make a huge difference for working Animal Services’ pet license sales also provide people. They’ve already seen a 30 percent increase in significant funding for free spay/neuter. lost pets being reclaimed! Resources can be short for so many people. For pet How Can You Help? owners struggling financially, food pantries can make all the difference, as can low-cost vet care. Animal • Adopt, Don’t Shop: Adopting from a shelter Services’ Project PetSafe, as well as its partnership instead of buying a pet helps reduce the number with community-based CARE4Paws, means that pet of animals in need—and the cost is much lower! owners can come to one of our three shelters (Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Maria) for resources and support. • Volunteer! Animal Services relies on volunteers Volunteers have felt the difference in the 14 months for everything from answering phones to video since Aguilar took the role of director. She has reenerediting and everything in between. If you have gized a volunteer program that enriches the lives of its a skill, it can be used to save lives and spread participants, helps care for shelter animals, and prothe word. motes adoption and community engagement. Volunteers donate more than 1,800 hours every month, • Give Fostering a Try: Animals get a break from including an outreach team focused on marketing the shelter, and shelter staff can learn more and adoption events. about a pet for a better adoption match. Start Fostering has grown greatly. For instance, October now by participating in Home for the Holidays 2023 saw nearly twice as many foster placements as Fostering. in October 2022, as Animal Services has expanded the program to engage many more community • Donate: Gifts to the shelters or any of their partmembers. Fostering not only reduces the burden on ners help to provide programs that benefit the shelters, but it is also an incredibly enriching way for whole community (sbcanimalcare.org). families to help, and for kids to have quality time with animals. The Doggy Day Out program even allows families to take a dog out for a shelter break, with Between the housing crisis and the end of the panmore than 180 excursions in November alone. demic, the news is full of stories of animal shelters Animal Services has always depended on non- forced to kill healthy, adoptable animals whose ownprofit partners like ASAP (cats), BUNS (rabbits), and ers can’t afford their care, or didn’t know where to a number of dog rescue organizations. The new lead- look for their lost pet. This is a tragedy not just for ership has grown these partnerships in critical ways: the animals who die for lack of space and resources. 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Retired Superior Court Judge James McNally passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023. He is survived by his loving children Douglas Richards (Nancy), Ellen Johnston (Tom), and Mary McNally (Steve). He has six grandchildren Lisa, Christie, Matthew, Thomas, Timothy, and Benjamin, and six great-grandchildren. Jim McNally was born and raised on a small farm near Sioux City, Iowa where he attended Heelan Catholic High. He attended St. Ambrose College, Davenport, Iowa, Creighton University School of Law and graduated from University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion, South Dakota. In 1962, he was appointed Assistant US District Attorney for North Dakota by Attorney General Robert F Kennedy. In 1964, he was elected to and served one term in the Iowa State Senate. In 1969 he moved to Ojai, CA after the death of his first wife, Mary Elizabeth. In 1970, he was admitted to the State Bar of CA and practiced criminal law in Ventura. In 1971, he married Mary Richards. He continued to practice law until 1982 when he was appointed to the Superior Court. He served as a Superior Court Judge for more than 12 years retiring in 1995. Judge McNally spent six years in Dependency Court dealing with cases involving abuse and neglect of children. Disabled by polio at age 17, McNally walked with crutches for 55 years, then in the last years of his life he rode an electric scooter. Jim was undaunted by his disability; he had many creative pursuits in addition to his remarkable career in law. He was an exceptional artist, painting in both oil and water color media, a sculptor, a beautiful writer, and a wry storyteller. Jim was a deeply spiritual man known for his sense of humor and a kind word for everyone. 20

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He was also a long-time member of Alcoholics Anonymous, having recovered from alcoholism in March 1972. A member for 51 years, Jim cherished helping others with their addiction. He was loved by the countless friends he had in the program and in the community. There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial AA meeting at the Cabrillo Pavilion Event Center from 3-5 p.m. on January 5, 2024. He will be cremated and interred at Santa Barbara Cemetery in a private family ceremony. Donations can be made in Jim’s honor to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

are grateful for the many happy memories they have shared with him. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on December 18, 2023, at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church located at 1205 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, followed by a makaria (mercy meal) before the interment at Santa Barbara Cemetery located at 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108.

Robert Paul Rifkin

4/21/1946 - 11/22/2023

Constantino Z. Frangos 9/21/1953 - 11/18/2023

Constantino Z. Frangos, known to many as Gus, Costa, or Dino, passed away unexpectedly at his home from natural causes on November 18, 2023. Gus was a lifelong resident of Santa Barbara, California. He was born at Cottage Hospital on September 21, 1953, to Zacharias Frangos and Mary Frangos, Greek immigrants from the island of Icaria. An only child, Gus worked at his parents’ upholstery store on Milpas Street and assisted his mother in running the business following his father’s passing. Gus was extremely proud of his Greek heritage and was active in many aspects of the Greek–American community. He was a member of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, where he was a regular organizer and promoter of its annual Greek festival at Oak Park. He particularly loved the opportunity to share Greek music, dance, and cuisine with the Santa Barbara community. Above all, Gus enjoyed the company of his many friends and family. He always made time for the important people in his life, he valued his relationships, and he made people feel appreciated. Although he will be dearly missed, his friends and family

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Bob passed on November 22, at Serenity House in Santa Barbara, after bravely fighting renal cell carcinoma for 20 months. Before his passing, he was surrounded with love from his many friends and family. Known as Rif or Robbie to his wife Marlene of 56 years, Bob to his many friends and colleagues, Papa Bear to his family, and Zadie to his beloved grandchildren, Bob led an active and adventurous life. Born 1946 in Brooklyn, NY, to Maurice and Lucille Rifkin, he graduated from Brooklyn College in 1967 and enlisted in the Air Force. In the summer of 1966, Bob met his future wife Marlene on a plane to Europe and fell in love. They dated for a year and were married in November of 1967. After completing pilot school in Texas, Bob flew C-141 and C-130 cargo planes in the Vietnam War while stationed in Taiwan, North Carolina, and Sacramento. In late 1972, he left the Air Force and obtained his California real estate license in 1973. In 1976, the Rifkins moved from Sacramento to Santa Barbara so that Marlene could attend graduate school at UCSB. They both fell in love with Santa Barbara, and decided to make this their permanent home while managing to live in 13 different houses over their years here. For the next four decades, until his retirement in 2016, Bob worked as a real estate agent and mortgage broker. He was an avid golfer, walker, lawn bowler,

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and poker player. He made good friends in all his activities. He and Marlene loved to travel, especially to Hawaii, England and Israel. In all, he traveled to 40 countries, and made sure to always bring back a souvenir t-shirt. Bob and Marlene were founding members of Mesa Shul, remaining core participants through many changes of name, location, and membership. Bob is survived by his wife Marlene, brother Stanley ( wife Susan), children Rif (partner Anna Engle), Sam (wife Ashley), Rachel (partner Dave Mattern), grandchildren Brooklyn & Quinn, and grandcats Chase & Willow. His enduring optimism and mischievous twinkle remain a source of comfort to his loved ones. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.

Raymond Gayle MacDonald

11/28/1949 - 11/17/2023

Raymond (“Ray”) Gayle MacDonald, a longtime resident of Santa Barbara, California, passed from this life on November 17, 2023. Ray was a gifted painter whose preferred medium was watercolors. Birds were his special interest, depicted in most of his paintings; his art also featured flowers and other aspects of the natural world. At various times, Ray was a regular exhibitor at the Santa Barbara Art Show. In the past, he was commissioned to paint a diorama at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, and murals on various restaurant walls. In Baltimore, where he spent much of his youth and intervals of his adult life, Ray was a featured artist with showings at the Pearl Gallery in Hamden for many years. Ray’s other interests earlier in his life had been photography, billiards, and playing cards with friends, especially Pitch and Spades. Ray was a kind, gentle

soul, truly a “grace magnet,” drawing others to him from the goodness of their hearts. Although impoverished much of his adult life, he was generous in many little ways, enriching the life and spirit of those who knew him. Ray is survived by his girlfriend of many years, Kelly Ann Brach, who fostered and enthusiastically encouraged his artwork. She nurtured Ray through some of the most challenging periods of his life. Ray greatly valued and enjoyed weekly meetings with his friend and spiritual mentor, Scott Johnson, for Bible readings and trips to the beach or local nature preserves where birds and nature could be observed, serving in part as inspiration for his artwork. Through friendship with Alan Poe, Ray attended services at The salvation Army, on Sundays and Wednesdays. Born on November 28, 1949, Ray was the younger son of the late Pauline Smithson MacDonald and Raymond MacDonald, Sr. In addition to is parents, Ray was preceded in death by his older brother, Brent MacDonald. Ray is survived by his niece, Kelly MacDonald; nephew, Brent MacDonald, Jr,; four great-nephews; and several paternal half-siblings. Ray will be deeply, sadly missed by all those who knew him.

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BY K AT H Y N E E LY ur mother, Frances Corcoran,

was proud of the fact that she was in the first graduating class of Santa Barbara City College’s licensed vocational nursing program. She’d enrolled in the program, which began in 1960, and became a registered nurse by 1972. At that time, women had few career options and working outside the home was frowned upon. Fran found her way to psychiatric nursing, which she found both interesting and challenging. She was born Frances Louise Gordon on July 10, 1928, to Arthur and Clara Gordon. She grew up in Chicago with her sister, Shirley, and brother, Bob. In college she met Robert Bush, and they were married after Fran was baptized into the Catholic Church. Many of her friends and patients knew her from her nursing days as Fran Bush. Their first son, Stephen, was born in Chicago. The young family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where Kathy, Tom, and Linda were born. Finding it too hot, they migrated up the California coast, eventually landing in Santa Barbara in 1960. Soon after, Fran saw that her marriage was in trouble, so she consulted with Father Virgil at the Mission. She also decided to attend City College, earning her nursing degrees and then joining the staff at Santa Barbara County General Hospital’s Psychiatric Health Facility, commonly known as the PHF or “Puff ” Unit. In 1991, she was named the County of Santa Barbara’s Health Care Services employee of the year. The award stated: “Fran can be depended upon to do her job with every bit of effort and joy she can muster. She has the memory of a computer and the sage wisdom to discern relevant information. All staff have come to rely on Fran’s extensive knowledge of Mental Health. Her sense of fairness and supportiveness to staff is above and beyond. It is safe to say that when Fran is at work, everyone has a smile on their face, as she inspires us all.” In her more than 30 years of work in mental health at the Psychiatric Health Facility, she saw many changes. One transition with long-lasting effects was when Camarillo State Hospital closed. A mental institution since the 1930s, it was where patients were sent for long-term care. After its closure, there was a reliance on short-term care at the “Puff,” from which patients were released with psychiatric drugs. Fran moved to her “forever” home in Montecito in 1965 and was divorced soon afterward. She was always amazed to be raising four kids as a nurse living in Montecito. She had grown up during the Depression and remained frugal her entire life. She enjoyed thrift-store shopping, turning off lights at night, and watering plants with water saved from the washing machine. Her one splurge was her weekly visit to the beauty parlor, where she was known as “Trixie.” Along with her family, Fran’s great joy in life was her home. She loved to be creative. Away she would go with her trusty Singer sewing machine. She upholstered couches and chairs, made quilts

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obituaries Barbara Janelle

8/1/1944 - 9/25/2023

Barbara M. Janelle, resident of Santa Barbara, California for 23 years, passed away on September 25, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born on August 1, 1944, to Norbert J. and Jeannette Pierce Whitaker in the Parkchester area of the Bronx, New York. The path forward for Barb grew organically, leading from a childhood interest in animals, a passion for reading, and a thirst for sharing knowledge. She graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1962, earned a B.S. in Geography from Michigan State University (MSU) and an M.A. in Geography from the University of Colorado, culminating in a thesis on Influenza Diffusion, a Study in Medical Geography. Barb and Don Janelle met as students at MSU in 1964 and were married at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado in 1967. While conducting research for her thesis, she also taught courses in geography at the University of Denver and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She loved teaching but welcomed her discovery of the Academy’s horse stables. Weekly trail rides in the Rocky Mountains helped reunite Barb with her life-long love of animals. Soon, Muskie (a handsome Husky pup) joined in on the rides. Upon completion of Don’s military assignment as a professor at the Academy in 1970, Barb, Don, and Muskie moved to London, Ontario, where Don continued his career as a geographer at the University of Western Ontario. Intermittently over the following ten years, Barb held part-time appointments as an instructor at Western. With Muskie, she hiked trails along the winding Thames River, nurtured an interest in painting (watercolors), and explored opportunities for equestrian activities. Then, there was Sam (a brown-black gelding). Riding and equine activities ensued—she led the Delaware 22

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4-H Horse and Pony Club for children and teenagers in Middlesex County for more than ten years, organized local and provincial horse shows and competitions, served as President of the London Dressage Association, founded and edited Cadora Ink (a national newsletter for the Canadian Dressage Owners’ & Riders’ Association), helped to develop a system of riding trails in the Komoka Provincial Park area, and assisted the Special Abilities Riding Institute (SARI) of London in selecting suitable horses and guiding therapeutic rides for handicapped individuals. The loss of Muskie during a thunderstorm in 1971 created a difficult spiritual gap, but Muskie maintained an important presence in Barb’s mind throughout her life. Whimsy, the first of six cats, met her need for the physical presence of an animal companion. Then, son Daniel arrived. Within five weeks of Dan’s birth in Amsterdam in 1976, the family set off by car on a fiveweek self-organized excursion into Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union that combined camping and hotel lodging in a dozen countries/Soviet socialist republics, nine of them east of the Iron Curtain—an exhausting adventure worthy of a book. The Polish Ocean Lines’ Stefan Batory provided a 7-day northern transatlantic return from Holland to Montreal. Once home in London, Dan (100 days old) and Whimsy met for the first time as the family reunited with friends and colleagues and settled into a more stable environment. Wortley Village provided an exceptional base of supportive neighbors, convenient services, and a grounding for nurturing Barb’s interests in people and their local environments; it was a wonderful, diverse, and safe community that saw son Dan through high school and his first job. In the mid-to-late 1970s, Barb was on an intellectual journey to find more holistic and humane approaches for animal care and training, and for addressing human health issues. This came together in 1984, with a one-week training program with Linda-Tellington Jones on the Tellington-Jones Equine Awareness Method (TTEAM), followed by an introduction to the Therapeutic Touch healing

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method developed by Dolores Krieger (Professor of Nursing at New York University) and Dora Kunz (President for 12 years of the Theosophical Society in America). Barb also embarked on 15 years of weekly Feldenkrais Therapy sessions, entered a meditation program, and initiated her early investigations into communication with animals. She chronicled her path through these multi-layered studies in more than 200 published articles and two books: Embodiment of Spirit: Learning through Therapeutic Touch and Interspecies Communication (2003) and Our Healing Power: Therapeutic Touch for Humans and Animals (2004). For more insight into Barb’s work with animals, search “Honoring Early Animal Communicator, Barbara Janelle” on the web. Barb was a Recognized Teacher and Practitioner of Therapeutic Touch in Canada and the United States. From the mid-1980s to the year 2000, she taught Therapeutic Touch for Western’s Faculty of Part-time and Continuing Education. She also taught in the University’s Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Institute and trained the nursing and palliative care staff of the Four Counties Regional Health Centre in southwestern Ontario. In the early 1990s, Barb founded and led the London Volunteer Therapeutic Touch Hospital Team, which treated patients in ICU, CCTU, the Cardiac Unit, and the Transplant Unit in London’s several hospitals, and helped to organize the Wellspring TT Team, which worked with cancer patients and their family members at the Wellspring London and Region Cancer Support Centre. An important source of joy for Barb was a cottage that she, Don, and Dan built in 1989 on beautiful Stevens Pond in Liberty, Maine. Offering long escapes into a world of forested beauty, the setting fostered Barb’s love of kayaking, swimming, and observing wildlife. Spanning visits over 27 years, Barb explored the pond’s islands and hidden coves, experienced its diurnal and annual transitions, and hosted visitors for retreatbased discussions about the care and training of dogs and informal workshops exploring issues and practices of animal communication. It was a place where she could read, write, meditate, and experiment

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with new recipes without distractions. Other sources of joy were the week-long summer sessions of Camp Gone-tothe-Dogs, in Vermont, that Barb participated in as a camp instructor for 25 years (19922016). Dogs and their human partners convened for fun and guidance with leading trainers from across the continent. The camp gave her access to 100 or more dogs and their owners; she offered consultation and communication sessions, a rich experience that exposed her to all breeds of dogs at all ages for an extended period, often followed up with the same dogs, year-after-year, to create a temporal understanding about the life cycle of animal-human bonding and development. Following a move to Santa Barbara with Don (and two cats—Houdini and Magic Bailey) in 2000, Barb offered introductory courses in Therapeutic Touch locally, continued advanced workshops throughout Canada and the United States, and focused on her private practice, offering telepathic links for humans to communicate with their animals. But she especially enjoyed the local face-to-face interactions with the wonderful neighbors and their animal partners on La Ramada Drive. The beauty of Santa Barbara and help from exceptional local artists in the extended learning programs of Santa Barbara City College renewed Barb’s interest in watercolor painting, focused mostly on seascapes and botanical art. She joined with like-minded artists to create the Common Ground Botanical Art Group, sharing the hosting of weekly art sessions at their homes or at local field sites of scenic and botanic interest. Six weeks prior to her death, Barb and Dan’s partner, Melanie, spent a beautiful morning painting on Goleta Beach. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, and she is survived by her husband Donald Janelle (Santa Barbara, CA), son Daniel Janelle and his partner Melanie Kintigh (Albuquerque, NM), sister Joanne De Boer (Bronxville, NY) and nephew Michael De Boer (Groningen, The Netherlands), along with 16 additional nephews and nieces and their successive generations from Don’s side of the family. A celebration of Barb’s life will take place in Santa Barbara at a

date to be determined and made available through personal correspondence in early 2024. For her presence, the world is a better place. Barb Janelle listened, processed, and learned from her own experiences and from the shared experiences of family, friends, clients, and colleagues. The Janelle family extends its love and thanks for your stories about Barb and for helping us to see through this period of mourning to expectations for the better world that she worked for and dreamed of.

Margaret L. Albright 10/6/1928 - 11/13/2023

Margaret passed away peacefully on Nov. 13, 2023 at Oak Cottage Memory Care at the age of 95. She lived a long fulfilled life. Margaret was born in Farwell Michigan to Ethelyn (Liddell) Bertram and Rolla Bertram .As a young girl , the family relocated from the Los Angeles area to Santa Barbara where she attended local schools. Margaret graduated from Santa Barbara High School Class of 1946 where she met the love of her life Lloyd E Albright Jr., they married in 1946 and went on to have four children. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd E Albright Jr, her eldest daughter Cheryl Albright Diaz (Larry), and her sister Winifred B Bennett. She is survived by her three children, Lloyd Douglas Albright, Craig Albright, and Marla Albright Burgess (Chuck). 3 grandchildren Sean Diaz (Erin), Lloyd Easton Albright III (Jen), Alexandria Albright Smith (Trevor). 4 great grandchildren, Mackenzie Diaz Griggs(Austin), Jackson and Peyton Diaz, Easton Albright Smith. She is also survived by her sister Winifred Bennett (deceased), family and her sister in law Patricia Albright Ricketts and her family. Margaret will be missed immensely by her family and friends. A private burial with family only will be held on Jan 9th 2024

obituaries Gary William Harris 10/28/2023

Gary William Harris went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2023. Gary was born in Springville, Utah to Reuel and Alma Harris. The family later moved to Salt Lake City where Gary grew up. Gary’s high school years were busy years. He worked as a candy maker, a short order cook and as a member of the Utah Air National Guard he was the cook for the Guard’s weekend maneuvers. Gary also worked with his dad to restore their Salt Lake City home which was registered as a historical site. But Gary never missed an opportunity to play a game of ice hockey or ski the beautiful Utah mountains. Gary graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City and joined The United States Marine Corp. Gary was a proud Marine and said that all Marines say, “Once a Marine always a Marine!” Gary was discharged with honor from the Marine Corp and returned to Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah and graduated with a degree in Banking and Finance. Gary began his long and distinguished banking career by moving to Los Angeles to work at United California Bank in its Corporate Banking Division. He later moved to Boise, Idaho and worked at Idaho 1st National Bank in commercial lending. This is where Gary met his wife, Jo. Gary worked at Idaho 1st National until 1973 when UCB asked him to return to California and develop a Wealth Management Division in Santa Barbara. Gary and Jo married on May 12, 1973, and moved to Santa Barbara. Gary worked for UCB through many transitions. United California Bank became 1st Interstate Bank which then became Wells Fargo Bank. It was at that time Gary chose to take early retirement and become part of Private Client Group at Santa Barbara Bank and Trust where he worked for over 12 years until he retired in 2004. Throughout his life Gary was dedicated and involved in many organizations in the community and was respected for his remarkable ability to lead with kindness and fairness. It was after Gary and Jo moved to Santa Barbara that

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he made a decision that would forever change his life. He committed his life to Jesus Christ and involvement ni the church became a significant part of his life. He was part of many Christian organizations and ministries in the community as well. In 1980 Gary was invited to join the Westmont Board of Trustees. For 33 years he served as a Trustee and for 6 years served as the Board Chair. Gary would often say that serving on the Westmont Board of Trustees was a great honor and privilege. Gary leaves his wife, Jo. His four children, Greg (Blake), Paul, Laura, and Steve (Joan) from his first marriage. 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Westmont College, Santa Barbara Rescue Mission or The Samarkand Benevolent Fund. A Celebration of Garys’ Lfie wil take place no Friday January 5th, 3PM at Santa Barbara Community Church, 1002 Cieneguitas Rd. Santa Barbara.

Garry Francis Humphrey

2/6/1940 - 11/27/2023

Garry Francis Humphrey passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023, at the age of 83 in Boca Raton, FL. Born on February 6, 1940, in Utica, NY, Garry was a beloved and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. Garry’s educational journey began at Siena College and he later graduated from Cal State LA with a degree in psychology. He embarked on a successful career, serving as the Vice President of Uni-Services, Inc., a division of Utica National Insurance Group, where he dedicated his professional life until his retirement in 2000. Outside of work, Garry had a zest for life and pursued various hobbies. He was an avid golfer, LA Dodgers fan, music enthusiast, skier, runner, and hiker who found solace

in nature. Garry’s passion for fitness led him to achieve two black belts in Taekwondo and to become a nationally certified personal fitness trainer. For nearly two decades, he was a much sought after trainer at the Santa Barbara Athletic Club in California. In 1960, Garry married Susan Manley of Utica, NY. Together they had 3 children: Thomas, Ken and Lisa. Later Dave Timmerman joined their family during his senior year in high school. He was a much loved addition to the family. Garry’s unwavering love and support made him an exceptional father to all his children. Garry’s life took a beautiful turn when he met Lynn Patch, the love of his life. They exchanged vows on October 20, 1991, and Garry wholeheartedly embraced Lynn’s daughters, Elizabeth (Liz) Hale and Heidi Davis, as his own. Liz and Heidi deeply loved Garry and their love was returned in full measure. Garry leaves behind a profound legacy of love and commitment. He is survived by his adoring wife, Lynn, and his cherished children: Thomas, Ken, Lisa, Dave, Liz, Chuck, and Heidi. He will be deeply missed by his sisters and brothers-inlaw: Maureen Daly, Sharon (Mike) Luke, and Michele (Rick) Plumb. Garry’s memory will also live on through his 17 grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, as well as all his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Garry’s life will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 2:305:00 PM at the Boca Falls Clubhouse in Boca Raton, FL. Live-streaming will be available; details to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trustbridge Hospice Foundation. Donations can be sent to 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 or made online at https://trustbridge. com/give. Garry’s departure has left a void in the lives of all who knew him. He will be remembered for his unwavering love, his commitment to family, and his dedication to helping others. May his soul find eternal peace. “I’ll see you on the corner, my love.” To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Kati Zeller Buehler 11/9/1951 - 11/30/2023

Kati Buehler, beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, grandmother, colleague, and warm friend died on Thursday, November 30 at the Helford Hospital (City of Hope, Duarte CA) where she was a stem cell transplant patient. Her courageous decision to proceed with this treatment was a decision for life in the face of her disease (AML). Kati will be remembered for her warm smile, her quick intelligence, her fierce devotion to family, her social conscience, her diligence and work ethic, her beautiful faith, and her great kindness. Born and raised in Quito, Ecuador and Detroit, MI, Kati grew up multi-lingual (Spanish, German, English), a facility that expanded her world-view and increased her empathy toward all people. She loved learning and excelled in her scholarship, graduating Summa Cum Laude in Latin American Studies from Mount Holyoke College (1974). Kati’s diverse career included banking (Bankers Trust Company, New York City), and financial planning as an investment advisor (Dean Witter Reynolds, Santa Cruz, CA). Kati quickly established herself as a highly competent and conscientious professional in what, at the time, were maledominated professions. Moving to Sacramento in 1987, Kati changed directions, earning a Masters Degree in Government from CSU Sacramento. Her subsequent years working with the California Rice industry and the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation deepened her understanding and regard for this most important part of life in this state. Moving to Santa Barbara in 2002, Kati worked briefly in Government Affairs at UCSB, then moved to Westmont College, where, after a short time, she was named Senior Director of Gift Planning. Kati took special joy from the knowledge that the scholarships

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her donors provided made college possible for wonderful Westmont students, just as she was a scholarship student at Mount Holyoke. Kati retired from Westmont in 2020. She quickly immersed herself in leadership of the Rotary Club of Montecito, becoming its president in July of that year. She particularly valued Rotary’s outstanding international work in peacemaking and polio eradication. Kati adored her two sons, Rudy (Sacramento) and Peter (Santa Barbara), giving of herself in every way possible as a loving mother, confidant, and helper. She loved her daughter-in-law, Sarah, and was devoted to her beautiful grandchildren, Jack and Lucy. Kati leaves behind wonderful siblings: Rudy Zeller of Benicia, CA; Alfred Zeller of Quito, Ecuador; and Eva Sandlin of Westlake, TX. Their spouses, like her nieces and nephews, were dear to her. Kati’s cousins, Rob, Nancy, and John; John, Steve, and Julianne; along with Isabel, Sabina, Vincent, and Irene, were a blessing to her. Kati’s husband, Peter, was and always will be intensely proud of his wife–her accomplishments, her warmth, her friendship, and her constant loving support for the congregations (PCUSA) he served (Santa Cruz, Sacramento, and Santa Barbara). Kati’s Christian faith was beautifully expressed in warm friendship and service to the community. On November 30th, Kati heard the words of her Lord: “Well done, good and trustworthy servant; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.”

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obituaries Jeffrey Hausz

9/13/1949 - 11/2/2023

On November 2, 2023, Jeff Hausz died after a 5-year battle with cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a brain disease. He is survived by his wife, Carla Stellwagen, his son Forrest and his brother, Steve Hausz, his niece Katelin Jepson and nephew Stasiu Geleszinski. Born in New York City, he moved to Santa Barbara at the age of 7 and was adopted by his mother, Linda’s second husband, Walter Hausz. A true child of the California coast, he developed a life long love of surfing and shared that love with his son, Forrest. He attended San Marcos High in Santa Barbara before attending Reed College in Portland, Oregon and UC Santa Barbara. He started his creative career as pastry chef at San Ysidro Guest Ranch before becoming the sous chef to John Downey at Penelope’s – during which time they received two full reviews in Gourmet magazine. He followed Chef John Downey from Penelope’s to help establish Downey’s in Santa Barbara. As a child Jeff had studied painting and drawing with local artist, Douglas Parshall. Following his restaurant career, he turned his interest back to the visual arts. He started a commercial venture that did specialized decorative painting on architectural surfaces. Jeff had an impeccable eye and could solve any creative problem that arose. Becoming a father at 41, he discovered a new skill set as a father. The community at Crane School became a central focus where he often assisted with art projects for the annual auctions and flipped burgers for the Hot Lunch. For over 25 years he and his family participated in a growth community nurturing families through all stages of life – Satir Family Camp. Known for his irreverent sense of humor, his creative 24

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talents were the heart of his being. In 2009 he moved to Bellingham WA to be close to Carla’s parents. His creative endeavors continued and he had time and space to develop his passion for ceramics. He also made a substantial life choice in joining AA and that community became an important part of his life. Jeff ’s memorial will takes place at 12 noon on December 17th at the Presidio Chapel on Canon Perdido in Santa Barbara.

Efale Allen McFarland 9/14/1944 - 11/3/2023

Efale led an exhilarating life with her sense of romantic adventure leading her to many exotic locations. She grew up in Piedmont, CA, and graduated from Piedmont High in 1962. She had many interests, starting with the animal kingdom, always having several pets at a time. After study at the CCA in Oakland, painting and photography became her enduring pursuits. Through her Art she expressed her profound love for nature and beauty. Keenly interested in Eastern religions, she went to India and Nepal to study with spiritual teachers. In India, Efale became close friends with the head of Oberoi Hotels and spent many months there where she enjoyed her role in the Interior Decoration of several Oberoi hotels. She divided time between India and Rocky Roost, Tahoe, her beloved lakefront home where friends from all over gathered for the best parties ever! Efale often traveled to Tiger Tops, Nepal, where her love of elephants was born. She adopted her rescue elephant, “Bidgely” and created the Foundation to Save the Asian Elephants. Also, she, in her inimitable style, captained the first Women’s Elephant Polo Team in Kathmandu. Mid-life Efale was dedicated to the issue of Elder Care and

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established The Fisher House, a compassionate care home in Santa Barbara, which received an Excellence award from the State of California. It should be noted that, in her prime, Efale was known for her stunning beauty. She was a captivating storyteller, with her myriad tales of fascinating experiences. Listening to her, with her luminous aquamarine eyes and expressive hands, will long be remembered by those blessed enough to have known her. A Memorial Celebration will be held in early 2024.

Gary Arden Lee

2/3/1933 - 11/29/2023

Gary Arden Lee, a Korean War veteran, businessman, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to many, died peacefully in his sleep with his beloved wife by his side on Nov. 29, 2023. Gary was 90 years old. His legacy was a mighty one! He is survived by his beautiful wife, Beverly (Odegard), five children: Robert Lee of Pismo Beach; Cindy (Lee) Daly (Dan) of Goleta; David Lee (Gail) of Chicago, Illinois; Daniel Lee of Goleta; and Cathy (Lee) Jordano of Arroyo Grande. He had 17 grandchildren: Katie Lee, Shelly Lee, Andrew Daly (Katie), Ryan Daly, Crystal Daly, Sean Daly, Lauren (Lee) Titonel (Alex), Gary Lee (Emily), Lexi Lee, Christian Lee, Conner Lee, Cameron Lee, Callan Lee, Caeden Lee, Christopher Jordano, Michael Jordano, Jessica Jordano; and 11 great-grandchildren: Abigail Daly, Emery Daly Joel Daly,

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Jonathan Daly, David Daly and Eli Daly, Malakai Daly, Noah Titonel, Victoria Titonel, Evan Titonel and Wyatt Lee; nephews Denny Coltrin and Barry Coltrin; and niece Sarah (Lee) Nelson. Gary Arden Lee is survived by many members of his family. Gary was born to June Shepherd Lee and Charles Hamilton Lee on Feb. 3, 1933, in Los Angeles, California. His father was an immigrant from England and a vaudeville actor who was rumored to have performed with Charlie Chaplain. His mother was also a vaudeville performer and dancer. With his father’s passing when Gary was 2 years of age came a childhood filled with change. At age 5, Gary became a big brother to Ronnie and frequently moved from school to school. His late sister Violet and her husband Robert Coltrin would also play an integral part in Gary’s upbringing. With the help of a fake ID, Gary enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 16 and was deployed to Korea. Upon his return, Gary acknowledged the importance of education and began night school to complete his high school education. When Gary walked across the stage to receive his diploma, a short bio of his life was read, and he was honored for his service in Korea. After receiving a standing ovation from the audience, Gary said his life was changed forever. He relocated from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara and worked for Aerophysics Development Corp., where he met Beverly. Shortly after their marriage, Gary started his own business in Goleta, California. To meet the needs of the growing area, Gary opened Goleta Valley Glass Company and quickly expanded to become Goleta Valley Paint and Glass Company. Together with his late partner, Chuck Coker, the business thrived for many years. In the late 1970s, the remaining interest in the Goleta Valley Paint Company was sold, and it remains in business today. Gary expanded his focus and began building a real estate portfolio.

During the 1960s and ’70s, Gary was very active in the Goleta community, where he served two terms as president of the Goleta Chamber of Commerce. He was remembered for great additions to the community throughout the years. Once, during an Old Goleta Days festival and parade, Gary bought a large steer and had it for viewing on the side of the Goleta Valley Paint and Glass building. It was said the steer escaped at one point, running down the streets of Goleta before it was wrangled and brought back. Throughout their marriage, Gary and Beverly enjoyed extensive travels with friends and family. Together the family enjoyed outdoor sports such as snow skiing, camping and water skiing. Bass Lake, California, was a frequent destination for many of the family’s camping trips. In 1988, they bought a home in Bass Lake. Gary would spend countless hours adding special touches to create a place of rest and recreation for his family and friends. Each year, his labors would culminate with an annual 4th of July gathering for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On one of his many handmade plaques in the cabin you will find the words, “A grandparent’s house is a place where cousins become friends.” This was his gift to his family, a resting place for pastors and friends. Gary, whose life was defined by his relationship with Jesus, love of family and friends, a strong work ethic, integrity and his contributions to his church and community, will be missed by all. There will be a celebration of life for Gary at noon on Dec. 14 at Calvary Baptist Church, 736 W. Islay St. in Santa Barbara. A luncheon reception will follow. A viewing is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the WelchRyce-Haider Funeral Chapel at 15 E. Sola St. in Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Youth Group fund helping children to afford camps, or VNA Health.

obituaries William “Duke” Clark 4/11/1932 - 11/29/2023

Duke passed away on November 29, 2023 in Clearwater, Florida. A place he called home for the last 25 years of his life. He is survived by his children David (wife Valerie) and Lisa. He was born in Cranston, RI to Mary Lopes and Alfred Clark. He met and married Barbara D’Ordine and moved to Santa Barbara. They had 3 children Elizabeth Anne (Beth), David William and Lisa Marie. He was grandfather to 6 grandchildren; Duke, Troy, Dre, Vinny, Desirea and Johnnie and great grandfather to Marcus, Keith, Miya, Amadeus and Langston. After the death of his parents at a young age, Duke worked hard to become a successful business owner and General Contractor. He was involved in many projects around town; Santa Barbara Zoo, where he donated time and materials to building the first bathroom and the Chumash Casino bingo hall. He also successfully reopened the Cliff Room on the Mesa. Duke and his family spent their summers at Lake Nacimiento. He co-founded North Shore Ski and Boat Club, organizing himself and 30 members to purchase and develop the land. This passion project was very dear to him and Barbara and created wonderful memories with their children. Duke was an avid billiards player at the Santa Barbara Elks #613 and played in a yearly tournament in Oregon. His passion for cars encompassed restoring them to their original brilliance. He also built a kit car replica of a 34 Ford Coupe, which he entered in many car shows. Duke was preceded in death by his wife Barbara and

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daughter Beth. There will be a celebration of life in February.

Mary Solano

1/9/1936 - 12/1/2023

Mary Solano, lost her heart health battle with her daughters by her side, joining her husband Mel in Heaven on Friday, December 1st , prior to her 88th birthday. She wanted to spend her final healing in her adored and loved home. Born Mary Ellen Olivares in Alhambra, California on January 9, 1936 to Ventura Olivares and Angela Cabrera Olivares. Her parents later moving to Carpinteria, where she lived her younger years. Shortly before she was 19 years old, Mary moved to the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. She got a job with General Telephone Company on Chapala Street, where she continued to work and proudly retired 35 years later. She married Conrad Escareno June 23, 1956, and had 3 daughters, Patricia, Teresa, and Carolyne. They built a home together on Manitou Road. They vacationed at Bass Lake with friends and family for 2 weeks each year. They were married for 21 years. She reconnected with with an old high school friend, dated briefly and married Mel Solano on November 10, 1990. She lived an enjoyable life with Mel and their dogs, Bubbles (Shitzu) and Buddy (Maltese). They loved to travel in their 5th wheel and camp, where they enjoyed outdoor fresh air.

Mary loved to watch the Dodgers. She could name every player, and knew their entire history as an athlete. If she went to a Dodger Game, she was dressed for the occasion in Dodger blue. Mary also loved the holiday season to be together with the family. After Mel lost his battle with cancer in 2015, Mary had to readjust to living by herself. She continued her interest in watching every Dodger Game. She took up gardening, planting fresh vegetables each spring season and becoming an expert at growing. She always accepted an invite to any casino, whether it meant Chumash Casino, Laughlin, Las Vegas, or Bluewater Casino in Parker, AZ. Mary leaves behind her daughters Pat Carroll (Rob), Teresa Spaulding (Fred Bischoff), Carolyne Espindola (Pete); grandchildren, Kevin and Tianna Carroll, Amanda (Lou) and Brandon Spaulding, Paulette (Nikki) and Lauren Espindola. Also leaving behind her darling sisters Rosie Rosales and Asuncion Romero, whom she talked to daily for hours. And Buddy. Mary was preceded in death by her Olivares brothers: John, Silvario, Thomas, and Tony. The family will be inviting all to join her Celebration of Life on Saturday January 13, 2024 at 12:00PM, at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club, 670 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara. Wearing Dodger blue clothing is highly encouraged. In honoring her wishes, we will be placing her ashes with Mel and Bubbles at the Carpinteria Cemetery in a private ceremony. Special Thanks to VNA Hospice Care that helped nurse Mary in the comfort of her home in her last days. And Thank You to Dr. Aragon, for his diligent efforts in her time of illness.

James Lynn Strait 8/7/1965 - 12/11/1998

Today it has been 25 years since we lost Lynn and a huge piece of our hearts. We loved this memorial written by our mother, Marie Ann so much so we decided to use it again. It is really hard to believe it has been 25 years since Lynn’s and Dobbs’ tragic death. He still exists in some realm — somewhere. Of this we are completely certain. We are all fragile and life is precious. Strong souls such as his don’t fade and die. Years pass and yet they do not leave us. Lynn, whom we loved and lost, is no longer where he was he is wherever we are. To live fully and take what was offered danger, pain and all of the reminders of mortality is what he did… He lived a life of daring dreams. He was full of mischief and courage, as well as laughter and joy. He was what legends are made of. Lynn was a poet, a musician, a rebel, a loving son and brother but most of all he was your best friend and would love and protect you forever. Maya Angelou said, “We’ve learned that people will forget what you did or what you said but they would never, ever forget how you made them feel.” That was Lynn Strait! Lynn triumphed over a devastating handicap and survived a troubled childhood. We admired him because he revealed himself and unedited uncensored in his music. We hear his anguish, his rage, his frustration in his deep love for his music and lyrics — his art. He understood himself and grasped the turmoil of his emotions and made them real, pulled from somewhere inside of him. He expressed them into something exciting and was vulnerable while doing it. That

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is talent!!! He was fortunate enough to realize his dreams… “When he shall die, they will cut him into tiny stars and he will make the face of heaven so bright that all the world will be in love with the night.” William Shakespeare Goodnight, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest… -Hamlet We miss you every day! With love from your family, your friends, your fans and the band, “Snot”.

Jackie Kay Redmond 1/18/1974 - 10/15/2023

Jackie Kay Redmond departed this earthly life on October 15th. She was many things to many people: beloved Daughter, Sister, Cousin, Auntie, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and above all, Friend. A dedicated Soldier of the Salvation Army and a beloved Greeter at the Santa Barbara Cancer Center, Jackie touched the hearts of everyone she met. Despite many personal challenges, triumphs marked her journey. Her youthful spirit led her to adore adorning her hair with flowers, to dance with reckless abandon, and above all to sing with all her heart. Today, we invite you to honor Jackie by singing a song from your heart if you are so inclined, and to know that Jackie is singing along. Our “Racer Rabbit” is deeply missed, and we will remember her fondly until the joyful day we meet again. Join us as we celebrate her life and vibrant spirit on November 4th at 2pm, Pershing Park.

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COVER STORY

Cracking the

ELDERBERRY Code

Can California Farmers Grow This Native Plant into the Booming Global Market? by Matt Kettmann

s indigenous peoples across

the world discovered eons ago, every part of the elderberry plant serves a purpose for our survival. The tart, tiny fruits are loaded with illnessfighting nutrients. The flowers, bark, and leaves address myriad medicinal needs. The wood itself can be shaped into hunting bows, fire-starters, flutes, and much more. Even just the elderberry’s presence improves a landscape, attracting birds and insects to pollinate nearby plants. This native knowledge is now backed by modern science, revealing elderberry’s effectiveness in boosting the immune system, treating skin conditions, and enhancing the biodiversity of ecosystems that are increasingly compromised by big farms and bigger cities. That all makes elderberry a very reliable source of today’s primary survival tool: money. The global elderberry industry is booming. The wellness supplement market alone exceeded $1 billion in sales in 2023 — the pandemic triggered a significant, sustained bump — and is expected to nearly triple in a decade. The vast bulk of the berries juicing the industry currently comes from overseas operations in Europe and Asia, but the agricultural American market is already valued at $320 million, with 30 percent growth predicted over the decade. That American pie, though, is being almost entirely eaten by farmers east of the Rockies, where the black elderberry became a significant commercial crop about 20 years ago. West of the Rockies, where the blue elderberry is the dominant native species, our farmers have barely warmed the oven. And yet, without any help whatsoever, the hearty blue elderberry grows like a weed across countless microclimates, from valley floors and mountaintops to abandoned lots and highway ditches. It’s incredibly drought-tolerant and climate-change-resilient — bonus points in a dry region that’s getting warmer — and a perfect partner for fighting erosion and enhancing the productivity of nearby crops everywhere it exists. Given such a miraculous meld of sustainability and profitability, why haven’t California farmers embraced the elderberry?

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Though wading mostly into the unknown, the team is not flying blind when it comes to the challenges they face by trying to tame blue elderberry, a k a Sambucus cerulae. Farmers of the American black elderberry, or Sambucus canadensis, are much further down the road. They benefit from a century’s worth of breeding that’s created easily grown, reliable yielding varieties whose berries can be sold right into the global market from farms in the Midwest, Northeast, and Pacific Northwest. The blue elderberry is a much wilder beast, considered harder to grow from the get-go and then delivering inconsistent harvests from plant to plant. It’s also unclear whether blue elderberry, which may have different flavors and nutrient loads than the black, can so easily slip into the existing marketplace. If these farmers do solve the elderberry equation, we’ll be witnessing the baby steps into what could become a multimilliondollar agricultural industry across California and beyond. Or it could merely develop into a way for farmers to extract a little bit more value from their land, selling their products straight to consumers Sambucus cerulea, better known as and integrating the plants into agrotourism the western blue elderberry offerings. Or maybe the blue elderberry will resist commodification and wind up remaining wild and free. “What appealed to us is the fact that this dang plant is all over the place,” said Ed Seaman, who’s Answering this question is the goal of a five-year, nearly participating in the project as the proprietor of Restoration $5 million federally funded farming experiment that Oaks Ranch. “We believe in agriculture as part of nature, kicked off last month in Santa Barbara County. Spear- not as a replacement to nature.” The sustainably minded operation, located just below headed by the White Buffalo Land Trust, a regenerative farming-focused nonprofit founded in Summerland five the Nojoqui Grade along Highway 101, is home to eduyears ago, the project will explore how to best propagate cational tarantula and toad tours and popular you-pick and cultivate the blue elderberry on a handful of small blueberry fields, where at least one elderberry plant is already volunteering to grow. He’s curious to learn if they Central Coast farms. Growing the plant is just step one; selling it is dilemma can be grown like blueberries, whether they can scale up deuce. So they’re collaborating with a just-built facility regionally to sell to bigger processors, and if customers will in Santa Maria to simultaneously investigate how to best pay a premium to support the ecological benefits. process the fruit (and possibly flowers, leaves, etc.) into “As a small farm community, can we collaborate and finished goods. There’s an indigenous component as well, consolidate our resources to craft this product and get with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash prepared to grow it to market in a way that competes with the global food a nursery, develop workforce skills, and harvest the new system?” asked Seaman. “We’re right in the beginning of this. We don’t know if it’s gonna work yet or not.” plantings for their cultural needs.

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White Buffalo Land Trust’s data manager Aarushi Jhatro (left) and volunteer Patrick Pelegri-O'Day helped plant the first elderberries at Jalama Canyon Ranch (which is also shown below) in early November 2023.

Digging the Dream The sun is just starting to light up the delicate green and blush leaves of an elderberry sapling on the chilly morning of November 3, less than 24 hours after the first plants for this project went into the earth at Jalama Canyon Ranch (JCR). The White Buffalo Land Trust bought this 1,400-acre property in April 2022, ambitiously expanding from the original 12-acre spread in Summerland where Steve Finkel founded the organization to honor his late wife. JCR’s barns and cabins immediately became an educational hub for regenerative ag, but this small elderberry planting is the trust’s inaugural farming endeavor on the property. Featuring about 100 plants set along five gently curved rows sloping toward a creek, this site will serve as the entire project’s demonstration orchard, showing others how best to grow the plant. They’ll be testing seedbased saplings — like most of these initial plants — as well as vegetative cuttings of wild elderberry, like the highly productive shrub that sits in the creek bed a few yards away. “The economic lens and ecological lens hit the sweet spot on this project,” explains Ana Smith, who lives at JCR and runs White Buffalo’s daily operations with her husband, Jesse Smith. “We already have more requests coming in to take part.”

Heidi and Guner Tautrim of Orella Ranch have planted elderberry in the hills above Refugio State Beach, hoping to integrate elderberry into their Gaviota Givings line of farm-raised products.

Given California’s recurrent droughts, Jesse is particularly fired up about elderberry’s ability to survive in the driest of times. “If a grower was to implement irrigation and then found that they had to drastically reduce it, the elderberry would not die,” said Jesse. “You can’t say the same about avocado or coffee or wine grapes or a lot of other things. This is the closest crop that you’re gonna find to a weed.” Though that week marked the project’s first earth-turning, the paper-pushing started a year and a half earlier, when the White Buffalo team applied for a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant that focused on climate-smart commodities. Of the 140 grants eventually awarded across the country, many dealt with composting and other accepted strategies for largescale commodities such as soy, grain, dairy, and livestock. “Very few focused on perennial tree crops,” explained Jesse of their elderberry application. “We are definitely part of a distinct minority.”

That’s one reason why, this past spring, the USDA’s undersecretary personally delivered the $4.6 million check to White Buffalo in a small presentation with state and regional resource managers in attendance, one of only seven grantees nationwide to get such direct attention. “They were very excited about the fact that we already had partnerships and relationships in place,” said Jesse, who’s been a leader in eco-minded farming around the region since co-founding Casitas Valley Farm in 2012. In addition to the demonstration orchard at JCR and two spots at Restoration Oaks — one in the existing blueberry field, the other on denuded land near the oak nursery — the farming partners are Orella Ranch, known for raising heritage pigs, chickens, and cattle on the Gaviota Coast; Chamberlin Ranch, which is a leader in carbon sequestration on cattle pastures in the Santa Ynez Valley; and the Santa Ynez Band of the Chumash, whose Camp Four property will house the elderberry nursery. Though those initial partners are based in Santa Barbara County, the grant’s geographic scope actually extends from Los Angeles to Monterey counties, so other farms may get involved down the road. The goal is for every initial property to plant their elderberries by next spring or fall, with commercial-sized harvests starting in 2025. Then comes stage two. “If you don’t have a place to take raw goods and give them a cursory processing, then you’re never gonna be able to develop a market for producers,” explained Jesse, in part because raw parts of the plant are mildly toxic. “That was a major component of this project: funding the development of a regional processing facility.”

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That facility is tucked into the back of a nondescript office/warehouse district just north of the Santa Maria Airport, where I found Jim Crooks that same November day trying to prepare a mostly empty, 4,500-square-foot building for an upcoming food safety inspection. For nearly a quarter-century until departing in the summer of 2022, Crooks was a top brewmaster for Firestone Walker, where he developed the renowned Barrelworks brand that thrived on using native plants, like elderberry, in sour beers. He also made a chocolate-orange beer, which came from meeting Mike Orlando, the marine biologist-turned-chocolate producer who owns Twenty-Four Blackbirds in Santa Barbara. Introduced years ago by leather smith Steven Soria, the two immediately hit it off, recalled Orlando, who said that Crooks brought an operational understanding to some of his wackier ideas about creating a cacao beverage. They combined their business acumen to create Jungle Beverage Company, a co-manufacturing company — which means they help other companies develop products and then keg/can/package them.They expect to be hired to create or just package a range of products like vitamin waters, carbonated juices, and caffeinated or alcoholic drinks from this Santa Maria space by sometime next year. As far as they know, Jungle is the first beverage co-manufacturer in Santa Barbara

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County, but their services may extend much farther. “There’s an insatiable need for co-manufacturing in California,” said Crooks, who’s built much of the facility with his own hands. “It’s the whole start-up, inthe-trenches feel.” When their mutual friend Jesse Smith explained the elderberry project to Orlando and Crooks, they realized it could eventually be a part of their business model and agreed to collaborate. “I never considered native plants as stuff you get in our supermarket,” said Orlando, who actually gathered elderberries in junior college for the botany lab. “Why are we not doing that? It’s so environmentally friendly to use natives that it’s mindboggling that they’re not more common.” They recognize the hurdles to come. “There are not a lot of blueprints on what to do with sorting elderberries,” said Crooks, but he’s ready to learn. “I’m all about process. I have been since the beginning. You just have to embrace it.” Once the destemming, sorting, and cleaning issues are managed, the possibilities for future products are rather unlimited. Frozen berries could be sold to larger elderberry product outfits, for instance, or they could make a line of syrups, seltzers, or even alcoholic beverages at Jungle. They’ll likely do a bit of everything to start. Orlando’s chocolate company will eventually be a customer, too, as he explained, “Twenty-Four Blackbirds will be an end-user as much as Jungle is a processor.”

Elder(berry) Expertise Most commercial elderberries in the United States come from Missouri, where fourth-generation farmer Dave Buehler converted his family’s 120-yearold dairy operation to elderberries little more than a decade ago. “We are passionate about this plant,” Buehler told me over the phone last month. “We see the health benefits of it. We see the opportunity for American farmers to grow this.” At first, he was lured by the per-acre profit potential, which trumps many tougher-to-grow crops. But he caught the

fever when they started making their own products about seven years ago — including wellness syrups from the Elder Farms products include wellness-aimed syrups and berries, flower-laced honeys, culinary treats such as elderflower-infused honey. and a surging skin-care line derived from the leaves — and backyard berries, then grew into a threerebranded as Elder Farms. acre organic farm that Reneker developed “Once we started making finished in Greenfield. But that crop was killed by products, we just had an amazing amount another constant threat to agriculture in of positive feedback from people,” said California. “Right when it was ready for Buehler, who’s become a leading elder- the first harvest, the landowner sold to a berry evangelist. “I like being at the very developer, and it was all scrapped,” said beginning. It’s like the computer revolu- Reneker. “It was a great experiment, but tion.” He’s actively building a national we did not get to enjoy the fruits of our association and developing a regional labors.” processing center model that can be repShe shifted her focus to farmers who used elderberries as hedgerows, which licated elsewhere. “We’re trying to create a supply chain were traditionally planted as boundaries so we can start eating away from this huge between primary crops but have become European market,” explained Buehler, celebrated for their ability to control who said that the industry is still 95 per- erosion and attract beneficial insects cent reliant on imported fruit even though and wildlife. But the growth of Carmel he believes American-grown berries to Berry — which crafts wellness products be fresher and healthier. The key is grow- as well as a culinary line of vinegars, ing more, as the United States’ less than mixers, syrups, and preserves from both 2,000 acres of commercial elderberries berry and flower — quickly exceeded what are dwarfed by the 30,000 acres planted hedgerows could provide. in Europe. Today, Reneker sources primarily from Like he does for many elderberry- the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, with intrigued farmers from near and far, just about a quarter of ingredients comBuehler recently hosted White Buffa- ing from California, and that’s mostly the lo’s Jesse Smith at Elder Farms to share elderflowers that she gathers in the Salinas insights. “I see California as being the next Valley. “There’s just not a reliable source big state for elderberry,” said Buehler. “I yet,” said Reneker. “Once we dial two really do.” things in — the genetics and the propagaThe first California entrepreneur to tion — it’s going to be a lot easier to offer explore that potential is Katie Reneker blue elderberry as a commercial crop of Carmel Berry, who started her Mon- and a commodity. That’s why I am really terey County–based company in 2015. excited about the White Buffalo project.” “The idea came when my kids were in The only other prominent Californiapreschool and coming home with all the based, elderberry-focused company is Dr. germs from preschool. Our whole family Appleseed, owned by Catie Morse up in would get sick. A month would pass and the Bay Area. She learned about elderthen there was another round of germs,” berry’s health benefits while a student at said Reneker. “I was looking for a way to UC Santa Cruz. “I just marveled at it,” said Morse, who launched her company naturally support our immune system.” When she realized elderberry grew in 2016 around Seattle’s farmers’ markets. everywhere near her home in the CarA major part of her business, and mel Valley, Reneker compared the syrups everyone else’s, is education. As a naturoshe made from the native blue fruit to the pathic doctor, Morse focuses on sharing commercial black elderberry products information about elderberry’s scientifithat existed at that time. “The taste was cally documented effectiveness at preventso much better than what I was getting at ing and treating flus and colds, thanks to the store,” she said. “I couldn’t believe that its high antioxidant, anthocyanin, and nobody realized that it grew all around us. flavonoid content. That’s when I decided to do this.” Her organically certified products Carmel Berry began by knock- still rely on black elderberries from the ing on doors of neighbors to harvest continued > INDEPENDENT.COM

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Midwest, but Morse sponsors plantings of blue elderberry around her community, which has shown her the challenges in growing the plant successfully. “We’re just refining all of our techniques,” she explained.

used for those purposes, but that’s not what we’re going for,” clarified Brodt. “There is definitely profit that can be made from a hedgerow, which is a really interesting thing that no one ever talked about. It seems like there is potential for success.” She confirmed that the lack of commercial cultivars is a significant challenge, explaining, “There is a lot of variability from one plant to the next as far as how it grows and what the yield can be.” But attempts to grow black elderberry in California instead haven’t been so fruitful Few people have thought about the com- either, at least in the Central Valley. “They mercial viability of blue elderberry more really struggled in the summer heat and than Sonja Brigitte Brodt at UC Davis. As lost their leaves really early,” said Brodt. “It the associate director of the University was just too hot and dry, I guess.” Her primary concern is whether, once of California’s Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program, she established, California elderberry growers studied blue elderberry hedgerows in would be able to get the price they need Yolo and Solano counties from 2017 to to make a living considering the cheaper 2020, confirming that the species pos- products on the marketplace. “How do sesses similar nutritional traits to the you explain the whole story of how it’s commercial black elderberry and could being grown and what the value of it is in theoretically become part of that global the natural ecosystems and hopefully create a price that’s equitable on both sides?” market. “The last thing I’m interested in is see- she asked. “I’m hoping the White Buffalo ing elderberry orchards blanketing the Land Trust project can make some strides state—clearly our information could be in how to market that.” Jesse Smith hopes to connect those dots. “The eastern United States is going to continue to be major contributors to the global elderberry market, but I think we’re going to have a very unique resource,” said Smith, who believes that the blue elderberry can star as the hero in a redemption tale of rehydrating and regenerating California’s landscape. “That’s where this project is focused.” No matter the results five years from now, the White Buffalo project and its many partners can expect plenty of support along the way. “The elderberry world is small, and we all help each other out as much as possible,” said Reneker of Carmel Berry. “It’s a plant that doesn’t belong to one person. It was here for thousands of years before Katie Reneker founded Carmel Berry in Monterey County, where she uses both blue and black elderany of us. I always try to keep that berry in her products. in mind.” n

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WEDNESDAY 12/20 12/20: Alan Parsons and Friends 75th Birthday Concert Legendary engineer, producer, and Grammy Award winner Alan Parsons will join Michael McDonald, Al Stewart, Terry Sylvester, David Pack, and special guests in an all-star musical and magic tribute concert to Parsons on his 75th birthday. Proceeds will benefit One805 and the First Responders of S.B. County. 7-10pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $306; VIP: $606. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org 12/20: Punk on Vinyl Pay tribute to the pioneers who shaped punk history by enjoying some classic punk hits. 9pm-1am. Whiskey Richards, 435 State St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (818) 451-8206 or email sarah@whiskeyrichards.com. tinyurl.com/Punk-Vinyl

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12/16: Big Christmas Brass Show Enjoy a special big brass tuba Christmas holiday performance. Noon2pm. Storke Placita (next to McConnell’s Ice Cream), 700 block of State St. Free.

exhibition of work by gallery artists who will display their distinct approaches to realism and abstraction in landscape vistas, floral still lifes, and arboreal studies. The exhibition shows through February 3, 2024. 1-5pm. Marcia Burtt Gallery, 517 Laguna St. Free. Call 9625588. artlacuna.com

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of actors, vocalists, and instrumentalists will perform a rich mix of Jewish, Irish, and Mexican traditions in songs, dances, and stories that highlight the immigrants entering Ellis Island in December 1924. Sat.: 2:30 and 7:30pm; Sun.: 2:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Free-$80. Call (805) 963-0761.

top sock-skating rink and enjoy hot chocolate or nonalcoholic and adult beverages for purchase. 5:30-8pm. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, 125 State St. Free-$14. Ages 21+. Call (805) 770-5000.

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Backyard Birds Are Thin on the Ground

White-crowned sparrows, whose cheerful songs enliven our winters, have returned in low numbers.

s a boy, the author Adam Nicolson had the great privilege of spending part of his summers on the tiny Shiant Islands in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The Shiants, an internationally important seabird nesting area, had been purchased by Nicolson’s father in 1937. Nicolson has great memories of lying atop the sea cliffs, watching myriad seabirds wheeling overhead and being overwhelmed by the cacophony of their cries. As an adult, he inherited the islands and returned to relive the experiences of his youth and the mass of seabirds—the puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes, and cormorants. It was only later, back at home and looking at old videos that his father had made on the islands, that he noticed something startling: In the videos, birds are everywhere, the sky thick with them, but on his recent visits—while the birds were still there—the numbers were a fraction of what they had been. When creatures are disappearing, it’s generally a gradual process, the numbers slipping little by little, and it can be difficult to notice the decline until, one day, it becomes startlingly apparent.

Lincoln’s sparrows are missing from many of their known wintering locations.

It’s not just seabirds that are disappearing. More than half of U.S. birds are in decline, and some species are in a freefall, according to the North American Bird Conservation Initiative. Some birds, such as various ducks and geese, are doing very well, but others, especially grassland birds, are quickly disappearing. What’s to blame? The climate crisis, pollution, habitat loss, pesticide use, and predation by outdoor cats are all factors. In recent weeks, there has been much discussion among birders about the paucity of our local backyard birds, and my own observations bear witness to this dearth. I put seed on the ground in my yard, and in the late fall and winter, there is almost always a wide variety of seed eaters to be found, predominantly white-crowned sparrows. These sparrows brighten the winters with their cheerful, breezy song. This year, I waited for the birds to appear, hoping that migration was a little late. A few white-crowned sparrows finally showed up, but they are only sporadically in the yard and are few in number. There are no goldfinches coming, no Lincoln’s sparrows, no mourning doves. It is eerily quiet. Wondering if this was a local phenomenon, I described my observations on the birding Listserv and asked for the observations of others. I had many responses from birders from all coastal communities, from Carpinteria up to Santa Maria. Apart from a couple of observers Story and Photos by Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society who have decent numbers of yard birds, the comments were consistently grim: Yard birds, when present, are in much lower numbers than usual. I heard from a friend in Nicolson has written a beautiful and poignant book about coastal San Diego, and the situation is similar there. There are the plight of the world’s seabirds. The Seabird’s Cry: The Lives areas that have lots of nice habitat but few birds. What is going on? Have the birds gone elsewhere, or have and Loves of the Planet’s Great Ocean Voyagers is both an intimate look into the lives and the mysteries of several iconic they just gone? We hope, of course, that it’s the former scespecies, and also a call to action to help save these vanishing nario, but how can we know? One way to get a pulse on the seabirds. The number of the world’s seabirds has dropped by health of bird populations is by taking a census, and such a 70 percent in the last 60 years. That’s a billion fewer seabirds. count is on the horizon.

The Christmas Bird Count Is Coming: Citizen Science at Its Best

Every year, the National Audubon Society holds Christmas Bird Counts (CBC). Groups across the country go out into the field, or watch backyard feeders, to count species seen and the number of individuals of each species. This year seems an especially important one to get a good idea of what is happening in the bird world. Santa Barbara Audubon Society’s (SBAS) count, the 124th annual event, will be held on Saturday, December 30. If you’d like to be involved in the count, there are two ways you can join in. First, you can request to be part of a group that goes out in the field on count day. The deadline for joining a group is December 16. The other way you can participate is by counting birds that come to your yard or to your feeder. If you choose this latter option, in order for your sightings to be tabulated, you must enter them on eBird. More information, including the boundaries of the count circle, can be found on the SBAS Christmas Bird Count website: santabarbaraaudubon.org/santa-barbara-christmasbird-count/sb-cbc-instructions. In the world of the seabirds, Nicolson thinks that there is hope and cause for optimism. Several species that were on the brink of extinction have made remarkable recoveries due to human help. Let’s hope that with the increased awareness of the problems facing our birds, we can reverse some of the alarming trends we are seeing. Are you looking for a gift for the nature lover in your life? I’ve created a Santa Barbara Bird Calendar with some of my photos, and it’s available at both Chaucer’s and Tecolote book stores. All proceeds benefit the Santa Barbara Audubon Society.

Hugh Ranson is a member of Santa Barbara Audubon Society, a nonprofit organization that protects area birdlife and habitat and connects people with birds through education, conservation, and science. For more information, see SantaBarbaraAudubon.org.

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uring her morning swim, Terra Basche effortlessly sliced her arms through the water as she anticipated a flip-turn at the end of the pool. While turning, she instantly felt her nose fill with water. An awkward feeling for most people, but not for Basche; she didn’t mind it. In fact, she embraced it — the sensation brought her back to her roots. Growing up in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, Basche spent her childhood swimming in the ocean and frolicking in the forest, living an unstructured life alongside her parents, who were both teachers. She believes that her upbringing in O‘ahu naturally inspired her to create Lush Elements — a living art and design company that creates a variety of plant installations for a diverse clientele. Basche, the CEO and lead designer of Lush Elements, said that bringing the outdoors into the indoors is her mission. “People really need plants. It’s our innate nature to live with plants,” she said. Lush Elements wants to replace blank areas and surfaces with plants, from restaurants to offices to residential spaces. “My goal has been reached if you feel like you’re in an indoor space, but you’re surrounded by amazing outdoor things; you just feel better,” said Basche. Basche started her work with plants in 2006 when she Detail of a tryptic Lush Wall at the Wilderness Youth Project (WYP) office with a myriad of different colors of reindeer moss and a variety of natural created Terra Malia Designs, a design company focused found objects on floral designs and decor. At the time, she worked But whether you’ve grown up surrounded by plants or work with you to establish which plants and designs will part-time and dedicated most of her energy to being a mom. In 2017, she rebranded her business to become Lush not, the positive emotions we feel when around them are work best with the desired space. Living walls thrive in Elements and solely focused on plants and plant installa- universal. spaces with better access to sunlight, whereas preserved Basche and I met at the new headquarters of Com- Lush Walls work well in dimly lit spaces. Basche may tions. “It’s really fun being the plant lady,” she said. munity Environmental Council (CEC) — a nonprofit in be the driver behind the business, but she doesn’t work Downtown Santa Barbara dedicated to addressing issues alone — some installations require routine maintenance of climate change — where she created three Lush Ele- and upkeep. Sheryl Glenwinkel is her lead plant techniments installations. As I emerge through the glass door, cian, alongside Ali Perry, who is also a plant technician, by Tiana Molony my eyes dart to the green wall. My pupils swell in awe at and the social media manager Sara King. the sight and undeniable positive feeling as I zero in on Lush Elements mostly designs installations for the Numerous studies have found that plants have various the focal point of the room — a sizable moss installation by Santa Barbara area but recently did some work for the positive effects on individuals, particularly within indoor Lush Elements, featuring the illuminated CEC logo at its Netflix offices in Los Angeles. Basche also hopes to create environments where the presence of nature is typically center, that sits prominently on the first wall. sponsored pieces to bring Lush into every community The wall is primarily made of preserved moss. An inter- possible. “For those of you who know the immense benefit neglected. Some benefits of plants include sound absorption, improvement of air quality, climate enhancement, and esting feature of this installation is the dried dandelion of having plants in one’s environment, we invite you to improved well-being. Akin to how plants remind Basche of flowers that Basche foraged herself while biking in the consider sponsoring biophilic projects in our community her roots in O‘ahu, they bring me back to my upbringing valley and positioned on top of the moss to appear as if through Lush Elements pieces for your favorite nonprofit, on Dos Pueblos Ranch — surrounded by nature every day. the flowers were delicately blown onto the piece. “I like school, or other entity in need,” she later wrote to me in anything in a piece that creates an email. movement,” she said. While Basche would love it if one or both of her daughIn the upstairs space of CEC, ters took over the business one day, she doesn’t want to Basche created an ombre moss force them into it. “I don’t want to put any pressure on wall with the help of her 15-year- the girls, but it could be an option,” she said. When I old daughter, Solei. The moss asked Basche how she maintains such a calm demeanor starts at a light, muted color and and stress-free lifestyle, she said it’s probably because she transforms into a dark forest is doing what she loves. “I always tell my girls, ‘Just don’t green. Looking at the piece, it stress out about what you want to do when you grow up. almost feels like you’re staring Just do what you’re really passionate about, and then the at a lush forest from above. “It’s money will come,’ ” she said. a little reminiscent of topograWhen I asked her about her goals for the business, phy,” Basche said. she emphasized growth and said, “I would love to see it Lush does both living and grow and more in ways that are beyond even my wildest non-living plant installations. dreams.” To educate people about the benefits of plants is Their services include Lush one thing, but to make a space come alive is what Lush EleAir, Lush Living, Lush Patios, ments is all about. “It’s not about the business; it’s not about Lush Walls, Lush Plants, and me; it’s about all the talents and everybody I’ve pulled in,” Lush edibles (tower gardens). she said. “It’s about the lives we change every day.” Through an appointment with Terra Basche with a tryptic Lush Wall at the Wilderness Youth Project (WYP) office with a myriad of different colors of reindeer moss and a variety of natural found objects the team, Lush Elements can See lushelements.com.

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Slide, glide, and twirl to your heart’s content at MOXI’s new sock-skating installation.

ot chocolate, Christmas trees, stockings, candy canes, and . . . sock skating? MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation fused together tradition, holiday spirit, and science to create their latest installation: rooftop sock skating.

to store shoes, and they lay out cotton snowballs for the sock skaters to play with while they’re on the “ice.” It’s just as easy to slide, glide, twirl, and jump as if you were on the ice — and the sock skaters are getting a science lesson while they skate as well. “It’s interesting to discuss with the kids to see if a certain fabric works better for sliding on the rink, or what happens when you turn your sock inside out…. It’s a great lesson about friction while still incorporating play,” Bertucci said. Having a similar feel to slipping and sliding around your kitchen floor, the MOXI sock skating fosters an educational and experimental environment for kids of all ages. “We love watching visitors go from taking tentative steps, to slowly building the confidence, to slipping, gliding, and twirling,” Bertucci said. The installation doesn’t get boring with time, either — kids stay slipping and gliding, finding new ways to slide on “ice” and even choreograph dance combinations. MOXI is filled with different installations and interactive programs for museumgoers: Kids can learn about fundamental science lessons while strumming a giant guitar, playing with race cars, making a fort out of blocks, and, most recently, skating in their socks. All ages are welcome to sock skate, and it is included with museum admission. The installation will be open until January 7, 2024, with the hopes of making Seaside Sock Skating an annual winter event.

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MOXI Offers Festive Rooftop Sock Skating by Kira Logan Sock skating is similar in style to ice skating, but MOXI wanted to combine holiday flair with something more environmentally aware and interactive for the museumgoers — thus, skating around the rink in your socks instead of on ice. “The sock-skating rink is built out of artificial ice tiles that have a real-ice feel, giving visitors a chance to explore, slip, slide, and glide, just like real ice skating, but without the specialty equipment (or weather),” said Angie Bertucci, director of marketing for MOXI. Having tried sock skating, it feels just as smooth as ice — with a view. The rooftop rink adds a level of ambiance to the experience, with an ocean view to the right and a mountain view to the left that’s pretty unbeatable. “One of our educational goals is to empower kids to take risks and try new things, whether that is in the form of building electrical circuits or gliding on synthetic ice. The rink’s surface gives a safe place for kids to take risks and explore friction through play,” Bertucci said. When asked about the inspiration for this installation, she explains how their team wanted to find new and interesting ways for kids to play in Santa Barbara. “What’s more unique than winter sports on the beach?” she asks. Further, my experience on the rink was almost exactly like that of ice skating — without the cold, fear of falling, and sharp skates. The museum provides a rack

The museum is holding a Happy Hour event on December 15 for adults to come try out the rooftop rink, and the rink will be open late on December 16 and 17 for extended hours until 7 p.m. for all ages. MOXI is located at 125 State Street, and sock skating is included with museum admission. (Don’t forget your socks!) More information can be found at moxi.org/calendar/seaside-sock-skating.

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rocket-ship ride from regional treat to global phenomenon over the past two decades. Fifteen years ago, he founded a tour company called Experience Agave, became a full-time resident of Mexico three years later, and now lives in Puerto Vallarta, where he’s researching another agave-based spirit called raicilla as part of his PhD program at the University of Utah. “It’s not that I feel at home in Mexico, but I feel like it’s familiar and different enough at the same time that every day presents challenges and a little adventure,” said Szczech, who was born in Santa Maria, briefly lived in Buellton (home to much of his extended family), and grew up in Bakersfield. “Mexican people have always opened their doors to me and allowed me to appreciate things that I wasn’t born into. I am very grateful.” When the pandemic struck and his tourism business halted, Szczech unearthed the boxes of notes he’d taken over the years from his many tequila trips. He knew that there was a need for an updated book written in English about tequila—most others are either out of print, in Spanish, or for an academic audience—and so did Artisan Books. Their combined efforts were published this fall as A Field Guide to Tequila: What It Is, Where It’s From, and How to Taste It. It’s a full-color, 247-page journey through (and beyond) the basics and into the haciendas of dozens of tequileros. Speaking to both the tequila-educated and the complete newbie was a primary goal. “I want people to be able to put their toes in the shallow end, but then also let people cannonball in on the other side,” said Szczech,

“These products take up such a huge chunk of the space that you have an entire generation of people thinking that good tequila tastes like pancake syrup and vanilla frosting. I agree those things are tasty, but it’s not what we’re looking for in a good tequila.” And despite scientists “ringing the alarm for 20 years,” the entire tequila industry hinges on just one variety of agave grown in one region of the world. Author Clayton Szczech “We are always one crisis away from losing this entire species of agave. We came very close the last time in who was initially pitching a “much nerdier, less good” 1997,” said Szczech of that year’s disastrous freeze. “You book. “We really found a balance. There’s a lot in the have such a degree of monoculture and such a degree of book, but it’s something that you can take in little two- vulnerability to extreme weather events, which are no longer extreme. It could totally happen.” page pieces from time to time.” While the tequila boom now encompasses Szczech was drawn to Mexican culture as a teenager, when Bakersfield was split between whites like him and bottlings both fantastic and horrendous, the Latinos. “Things always felt very separate to newer mezcal boom is trying harder to keep its soul. “In the mezcal boom, almost all me, and I didn’t really like the attitudes the growth is from artisanal and traditionI grew up around,” he explained, so he studied Spanish in high school. “All of the ally made projects,” said Szczech, who’s sudden, I’m given this key to a door that actively monitoring how raicilla producopened the other half of the town, and the ers navigate their nascent niche. “That’s opened up the space to focus on the half that felt a lot nicer to me.” Though tequila’s fast-rising popularity plants and the land.” N N A TTM E K was good for his tourism business, Szczech He’s intrigued by California’s agave T T BY M A is happy that it didn’t only benefit the already movement and plans to attend the second annual California Agave Symposium at UC Davis on Decemwealthy. “A lot of those winners are people who were already winning and were gonna win no matter ber 13. “It shouldn’t be surprising: If there’s a crop in the what. But when you have a boom this big, other people world that someone is making money growing, Califorare also gonna win,” he said, referring to the many small nia is gonna get in the game eventually,” said Szczech. producers that have become his friends. “These are the “California is trying to grow tightly and keep it as an folks who, in an alternative universe, could have stayed artisanal thing. It will be interesting to see if they can very poor but are now doing very well. These are farmers sustain that.” who got the timing right. It’s like surfing—you could Szczech’s A Field Guide to Tequila should be required catch the waves, or you could just get smashed.” reading for all of those California agave enthusiasts, There are numerous downsides, of course, from eco- not to mention anyone else who enjoys sipping agave logical issues to the inequalities that always come with a spirits, meeting generational farmers and distillers, or capitalist system. Szczech also worries about lax quality just learning about a legendary plant and process in this standards. “Much of the tequila out there right now is fascinating part of the planet. stuff that doesn’t really represent agave, doesn’t speak to the land, doesn’t speak to a natural process,” he said. See claytonszczech.com.

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put up $200,000 in funds to build a harbor if the city would match it. This was controversial and almost scandalous. The town had to vote on it — which ultimately ended up in his favor. With the approval to build a harbor, he had two conditions: He could decide where he wanted the harbor and what materials he wanted to use. Originally, Fleischmann wanted an inland harbor near East Cabrillo, because of its foot traffic. “He wanted to be where the stuff View of the Naval Reserve Armory building (1943), now home to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum was happening,” Roa explained. Ultimately, the harbor was built on the waterfront near Stearns Wharf, the location we all mercially focused. know and love. When the harbor was being built, West Beach The exhibit showcases different storefronts at the time, grew substantially because of the extensive sand buildup. such as a boat electronics shop. Further, fishermen weren’t “We accidentally steal sand from the east and south of us, initially allowed into the harbor, since its center focus was a and it picks up in the harbor,” Roa said. yacht club. After World War II, they were gradually allowed in and With this excessive amount of sand buildup, a solution was worked their way into the harbor. needed. Construction installed the breakwater and columns “I have to say, there’s some humorous irony there—that to prevent longshore drift, which was successful. Furtherthey have a fisherman’s wharf outside of the yacht club, given more, as Santa Barbara can be famous for its big storms from the history!” Roa said. El Niño and La Niña, the harbor created a corrective measure. “We dredge the sand after a big storm, so boats can get in In 1969, the harbor endured an oil spill that happened and out. If we don’t, they’re stuck and can’t move,” Roa said. before it even produced its first barrel of oil. The harbor was In 1929, the harbor was finally built, and it was a “huge declared a disaster zone, and this was the oil spill that inspired success,” Roa said. The harbor was a place for sailors and the creation of Earth Day. locals to visit. Now finishing up the exhibit, Roa explained, “This is An annual tradition named Semana Nautica became the first harbor built without any federal or state funding. It a popular event held at the harbor. The navy would come was built from either private or local funds, which is pretty ashore and have a friendly tug-of-war competition with com- incredible.” Not only that, but the Santa Barbara Harbor is one of the munity members, as well as other team-building exercises only working harbors left in the entire state. that bonded the locals and the navy. It evolved into a boat parade, where people would decorate their ships with flowers “We’re always making small improvements, but we did and sail around the harbor, and the evolution is interesting to never get the big harbor we dreamed of having,” Roa said. see through the exhibit at the museum. All of the history, trials, and tribulation make the Santa Continuing, the exhibit clips along and shows the land of Barbara harbor even more enjoyable—knowing all the dedithe now Maritime Museum being deeded in 1939, with 90 cation and passion the former citizens had for the project percent of it completed by World War II. At the time, it served allows current citizens to appreciate their visits even more. as a small craft training center with a focus on minesweep—Kira Logan ing. After WWII, it turned into a naval training center before finally becoming the Maritime Museum. After waterfront The 170 years’ worth of history can be viewed at the Santa Barbara Maribeautification and harbor creation, the first buildings were time Museum (113 Harbor Wy., Ste. 190) through January 21, 2024. For built in the late 1940s and early 1950s, which were more com- more information, see sbmm.org/santa-barbara-harbor-history.

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eople are strolling on the breakwater, fishermen are docking their sailboats, and restaurants are cooking with an ocean view, all while 170 years of history vibrate around them. The Santa Barbara Harbor has been evolving for more than a century, with conflict and resolution and debate, ultimately ending in a landmark location for tourists and locals alike to enjoy. At the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, located on the harbor itself, they have filled the walls and rooms with artifacts that all relate to Santa Barbara maritime history. Installations, exhibits, old equipment—they have completed the museum to the very last detail. Up the stairs and around the corner lies the history of the very place they’re situated, the harbor. The museum’s Curation Manager, Lydia Roa, provided a tour and in-depth explanation of her thought process behind creating the exhibit. “It was so fascinating to show how the waterfront has evolved, but it was hard for me to put pieces together since different parts of the harbor were built at different times. It was like a little puzzle, putting pieces together,” Roa shared. The exhibit is designed in chronological order, with preharbor land and history at the very beginning. Roa explained how there were many decades of discussions with the government requesting a harbor, but it took a decade more for Santa Barbara to actually get one. “Before this time [around the 1920s], there was a need for a harbor but no one was interested. The government didn’t see any use or have any interest in it,” Roa explained. Before the harbor was built, the space was used as a streetcar rail-car route with a view, as well as a sidewalk for visitors to stroll along the beach. By around 1925, the government began offering to fully fund a harbor, but those plans were stopped due to World War I. Between 1926 and 1929, Plaza del Mar increased tourism and interest in what is now the harbor. It was the center for many activities, including the Los Baños del Mar bathhouse, which had bathing suits for rent, a pool, and changing rooms. The plaza also offered a Pleasure Pier for visitors to walk over the water and enjoy the view. This pier was, however, short-lived, as the new century brought on new problems. The construction of the harbor finally began, but the large amount of sand that accumulated on West Beach ultimately caused the pier to be torn down in 1929. Now pier-less, construction for the harbor resumed. Max Fleischmann, philanthropist and head of the Fleischmann Yeast Company, moved to Santa Barbara and anonymously

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Before Teen Star, he said that he was uncertain about whether theater was his true calling. He found himself in a state of limbo, seeking that elusive moment on stage where everything would fall into place. And, through the help of Teen Star, he did. “Being able to sing ‘Maria’—it’s one of my dream songs—it all came back, everything came back,” he said. “And when everyone gave me that standing ovation, it was so special.” “It all came back right there,” he fondly recalled thinking. “This is it.” Diffenderfer’s journey to discovering his passion for theater again after his Teen Star performance is the desired outcome of the program, Joe Lambert, the CEO and executive producer of Teen Star, said. “Our message is inspiring possibilities.” Lambert continued, “It probably would have come back in another way with Andrew, but at least we can be a part of that journey and that story of inspiring his possibility. And that is what motivates me—that is what makes a difference.” At 17 years old and a junior at Dos Pueblos, Diffenderfer has happily embraced the school’s theater program. He recently was in the school’s production of Almost Maine, a show about loosely intertwined love stories. It’s no surprise that Diffenderfer’s ultimate dream is Broadway, the lead role in Phantom of the Opera, to be exact. He hopes the production will come back to the Broadway stage one day. One of his main inspirations is Canadian singer and actor Ramin Karimloo. “His music gives me chills, and I imagine myself on stage singing like that,” he said. Diffenderfer also hopes to audition for American Idol one day and attend college, majoring in musical theater at UCLA or USC. For 14 years, Teen Star has inspired young kids, grades 7 through 12, in the Santa Barbara community to display their talents and celebrate their love for singing. One day, Lambert hopes to take the program to other communities across the nation and host a final national competition. Teen Star winners return to the next Teen Star competition to perform “the champion song,” Lambert told me. “Now I can’t wait for next year’s Teen Star,” said Lambert. “So I can see Andrew perform again.”

s art exhibition and curatorial frameworks go, the current Santa Barbara Museum of Art show Inside/ Outside casts an especially broadbased and inclusive net. The premise underscoring the collection of artworks by emerging artists of diverse backgrounds, media, and intentions relates to the innate act of artists to bring Whitney Bedford, “Veduta (Lacombe Red their interior states and impulses Pines),” 2022, ink and oil on linen on hybrid panel to dealing with the outside world. Under such a widely embracing and vague curatorial umbrella, many are potentially called, and welcomed. The show, neatly arranged in the remodeled museum’s upstairs contemporary gallery (the Loeb Family Gallery) manages to be one of those seemingly modest sleepers among art worth seeking out in Santa Barbara at the moment. The “inside looking out” theme is well-embedded in Narsiso Martinez’s “Mission-Precious Cargo,” a large piece painted on actual produce boxes. The mega-image of daily work-life in agriculture gains a protagonist’s vantage through the small inset portrait of a worker swaddled in a hat and protective bandana, plus headphones to supply his own interior world while on the jobsite. A more abstracted and ulterior motive informs Rose Salane’s semiassemblage construction “Nesting Tables.” Fanciful vintage nesting tables, an embroidered tablecloth, and a replica of ice skates conspire toward a narrative involving TSA and the paranoid aura of life amid the threat of terrorism. Whitney Bedford’s work strikes a familiar note for anyone who caught the intriguing recent New Landscapes, Part I show up at Santa Barbara City College’s Atkinson Gallery, where her epic-scaled “Veduta (Bonnard Mediterranean Morning) Triptych” consumed one wall of the gallery. Here, with the more compact “Veduta (Lacombe Red Pines),” she similarly colors outside the lines of standard landscape art, using layering and degrees of decorative filigree and realistic flora representation to spin expectations in multiple directions. Adjacent to her work, Jane Dickson’s tall vertical painting “El Niño Motorcycle 2” broaches a neo-film noir-ish atmosphere. An ambiguously semi-sinister nocturnal view of a Los Angeles suburb—verticalized to include the signature sentries of two palm trees—the painting depicts a calm before some unforeseen calm: apart from the stormy potential of the El Niño weather/ocean conditions, a certain motorcyclist is seemingly rolling toward the home’s front door. Danger is afoot, but in a willfully suspended state. Similarly, an air of peril is present, along with a taste of transitional liberation in Kon Trubkovich’s “Untitled” painting of a face on a television, distorted by dyspeptic horizontal hold and poor reception. Implied in the simple image by the Soviet-born artist is a grander suggestion of the period when the Soviet bloc was losing its iron grip, as the Berlin Wall fell and other structures and strictures tumbled. On friendly turf, at least at face value, comforting sentimentality greets the eye in the epic form of Keith Mayerson’s Kermit the Frog portrait “Someday we’ll find it, the Rainbow Connection, the lovers, the dreamers and me.” Kermit is seen on a bicycle escaping the frog-unfriendly domain of Florida for a presumably happier home in California, an emblem of grin-bearing optimism. For those of us of certain age sets and Sesame Street–wise sensibilities, the very title of the work and song deposits a cheery earworm, and a youthful sense of wonder and future-as-salvation spirit. A darker implied irony arrives through the recognition of an adult reality’s barbs and landmines. Accessing the “rainbow connection” takes more effort now. Yet the song remains, just the same. —Josef Woodard

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Inside/Outside is on view at Santa Barbara Museum of Art through February 18, 2024. See sbma.net.

Andrew Diffenderfer at the Teen Star competition

ndrew Diffenderfer graced the Marjorie Luke Theatre stage on October 21, sporting a plaid suit and smiling ear to ear after hearing his name called as a 2023 Teen Star finalist. Transitioning seamlessly into performance mode, he lowered his gaze, closed his eyes, and gently grabbed the microphone, eagerly awaiting the inaugural notes of Leonard Bernstein’s “Maria” from West Side Story. Even though Diffenderfer secured the title of this year’s Teen Star winner, the realms of musical theater, singing, and performing weren’t always in the cards. Throughout his upbringing, he fondly remembers admiring his sister’s singing and her profound love for musical theater. In the 8th grade, Diffenderfer decided to give it a shot and performed in his school’s rendition of Les Misérables. Yet, he recognized that his voice hadn’t reached full maturity at that point, and things didn’t really click for him. When he started as a freshman at Dos Pueblos High School, he was eager to try larger productions, and he participated in the school’s production of Beauty and the Beast. After that performance, things started to fall into place. “I realized that I developed more of a richer tone and thought, ‘This is something that I feel like I’m starting to get a lot better at,’ ” he said. It was his mother who suggested that he audition for this year’s Teen Star, so he sent in the audition tape on the last day they were accepting submissions. The next thing he knew, he secured an in-person audition. For his first song, he chose “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban. “My great-grandma, she’s always raised me up in my life,” he said. “And I’ve always felt a deep connection with her when I sang that song.” During this performance, he slowly came out of his shell as he grabbed the microphone and lost control in the best way. Yet, in the second round, he knew that if he wanted to win, he had to take a risk. As a devoted fan of the musical West Side Story, Diffenderfer always felt a strong connection to the song “Maria.” “I knew that was my strongest song. And I knew that if I can get to the second round, I can definitely put on ‘Maria,’ ” he said. Diffenderfer started somewhat reserved, holding his head down before spreading his arms wide, grabbing the mic, and letting his performance explode. It may not have been obvious to the audience at the time, but this song wasn’t just Diffenderfer’s ticket to winning Teen Star—it was the moment when he fell in love with performing again.

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(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): In 1849, Harriet Tubman escaped from enslavement on a plantation in Maryland. She could have enjoyed her new freedom in peace, but instead resolved to liberate others. During 13 bold excursions into enemy territory, she rescued 70 enslaved people and ushered them to safety. She testified that she relied on her dreams and visions to help her carry out her heroic acts. They revealed to her the best escape routes to take, the best times to proceed, and information about how to avoid the fiendish “slave catchers.” In alignment with astrological omens, I invite you to be like Tubman and seek practical guidance from your dreams in the coming weeks—to solve problems or seek bliss.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Jack Nicholson has often played mavericks and anti-heroes in his movies. His life away from the silver screen has also been less than steady and predictable. For example, he has fathered six children with five different women. His fellow actor Carrie Fisher said Nicholson was “fun because he doesn’t make sense.” A person with casual knowledge of astrology might be surprised that Nicholson is a Taurus. Your tribe isn’t typically renowned for high eccentricity. But in his natal chart, Nicholson has the brash planet Uranus near his sun in Taurus, indicating he’s quirky. Aside from that, I have known plenty of Tauruses whose commitment to being uniquely themselves makes them idiosyncratic. These themes will be in play for you during the coming weeks. (PS: Taurus musician David Byrne starred in the concert film Stop Making Sense.)

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): The platitude says that if life gives us lemons, we should make lemonade. I’ve got a variation on this theme. Consider the Neva River in northwestern Russia. It freezes every winter. During the frigid months of 1739– 1740, Empress Anna Ioannovna ordered her workers to cut huge blocks of ice and use them to construct a magnificent palace on the riverbank. She filled the place with furniture and art, making it a hub of festivities celebrating Russia’s triumph over the Ottoman Empire. I bring these themes to your attention, Gemini, because I suspect that in the coming weeks, you will have substantial redemptive power. Whether you make lemonade from lemons or a palace from a frozen river is up to you.

CANCER

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(June 21-July 22): “If the world were merely seductive, that would be easy,” wrote Cancerian author EB White. “If it were merely challenging, that would be no problem. But I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.” According to my astrological analysis, your fate in recent weeks has been more challenging than seductive. You’ve been pressed to work on dilemmas and make adjustments more than you might like. But this rhythm is about to change. Up ahead, life is seductive, welcoming, and appealing. Are you prepared to drop any unconscious attachment you have to your interesting discomfort so you can smoothly make the transition to more ease?

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): I want to prepare you for the delights of the coming days. I want to make sure you are fully alert for them and primed to appreciate them. So I give you the thoughts of Leo psychologist Carl Jung. “It is important to have a secret, a premonition of things unknown,” he said. “We must sense that we live in a mysterious world—that things happen and can be experienced that remain inexplicable; that not everything can be anticipated; that the unexpected and incredible belong in this world. Only then is life whole.”

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Have you taken a refreshing break lately? Maybe even a soothing sabbatical? Have you treated yourself to a respite from the gritty grind? If not, please do so soon. And while you are recharging your psychic batteries, I ask you to give your fantasy life ample room to

wander wildly and freely. In my astrological opinion, your imagination needs to be fed and fed with gourmet food for thought. For the sake of your soul’s health, I hope you dream up fantastic, unruly, even outrageous possibilities.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): My Uncle Ned advised me, “The best gift you can compel your ego to accept is to make it your servant instead of your master.” An early Buddhist teacher sounded a related theme when she told me, “The best things in life are most likely to come your way if you periodically shed all hope and practice being completely empty.” The girlfriend I had when I was 23 confided, “You may get more enjoyment from the witty ways I confound you if you don’t try to understand them.” I offer these three ideas to you, Libra, because you’re in a phase when the moral of your story is that there is no apparent moral to your story—at least until you surrender your notions of what the moral of your story is.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I believe you Scorpios are the zodiac sign mostly likely to benefit from being empathetic. By that I mean you have substantial power to thrive by reading other people’s moods and feelings. You are often able to figure out angles that enable you to gather what you want while helping others to gather what they want. You are potentially a genius at doing what’s best for everyone and getting paid and rewarded for it. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, this knack of yours will soon be operating at peak levels.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun died more than 3,300 years ago. When his mournful entourage placed him in his tomb, the treasures they left included a pot of honey, which was meant to sweeten his travels in the afterlife. In the early 20th century, archaeologists excavated the ancient site. They dared to sample the honey, finding it as tasty and fresh as if it had just been made. Amazingly, this same longevity is a characteristic of most honey. I propose we use this as a metaphor for your life. What old resources or experiences from your past might be as pure and nurturing as they were originally? And now could they be of value now?

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Screenwriter John Patrick Shanley writes, “Life holds its miracles, good erupting from darkness chief among them.” I predict a comparable miracle for you, Capricorn, though I suspect it will arise out of confusion or inertia rather than darkness. My advice: Don’t be so bogged down in the muddle that you miss the signs that a great awakening is nigh. Start rehearsing how you will feel when deliverance arrives.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Before he reached the height of fame as a novelist, Aquarian Charles Dickens experienced financial instability. When he was 31, the situation got desperate, and he resolved to take extreme measures. For six weeks, beginning in October 1843, he obsessively worked on writing the story A Christmas Carol. It was published on December 19 and sold out in a few days. Within a year, 13 editions were released. Dickens’s economic worries were over. Dear Aquarius, I think the near future will be a favorable time for you, too, to take dramatic, focused action to fix a problem you’re having.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Many religious people believe God can hear their prayers and intervene in worldly affairs. Other religious folks think God can hear their prayers but may not intervene. Then there are the non-religious folks who don’t believe in God and think praying is useless. Wherever you might be on the spectrum, Pisces, I’m pleased to reveal that you will have extra access to support and benefaction in the coming weeks—whether that’s from God, fate, nature, or other humans. So seek out blessings and assistance with alacrity. Be receptive to all potential helpers, even unlikely ones.

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STUDENT SPECIAL SERVICES ‑ DISABLED STUDENTS PROGRAM Under the general direction of the Director of Disabled Students, the Disability Specialist independently responds, provides services and follow‑up to students with psychological disabilities. Ensures appropriate academic accommodations are provided, counsels and advises students regarding disability management, analyzes their need for additional mental health resources, and responds to students in crisis states. Establishes university policies for appropriate documentation of students with psychological disabilities, and reviews such documentation from psychologists, psychiatrists and other appropriate mental health professionals, to determine student’s legal eligibility for services. Coordinates services for students in the Extension program, referrals

from CARES/Title IX office. Assists with the development of any policies, procedures or programs. Ensures compliance with federal laws, state regulations, and campus/UC‑wide guidelines on services and equal access for students with disabilities. Performs as an Associate Director in the absence of the Director, Performs research and development of training and evaluation tools, screening mechanisms and teaching modules as needed. May perform other divisional project support duties as assigned. Work is completed with a high level of independence under the general direction of the DSP Director. Independently prioritizes and completes on‑going tasks following established departmental guidelines, University policies and State/Federal laws. Other assignments are made by the Director on a project basis. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/ training; graduate level training in Counseling/Clinical Psychology, Special Education Counseling or Disability Studies; 10+ years as a Director/Associate Director/Disability Specialist or a combination of these three. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check; Mandated Child Abuse Reporter. The full salary range for this position is $74,300 ‑ $135,500/yr. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $90,000 ‑ $99,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/22/23. Apply online at https: //jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 62425

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Responsible for conception and creation of complex programming capable of automating large scale and critical systems such as the Campus Chilled Water Loop and Animal Resource Center, as well as laboratories and clean rooms. Supports the Capital Building Program, reviews, makes corrections and provides recommendations to Design and Construction Services for all building automation and control systems. Monitors and maintains the campus

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may work occasional evenings and weekends; may be called upon to reside in residence hall during summer program; on call during summer programs and campus emergencies. The full salary range for this position is $61,700 ‑ $108,100/yr. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $62,640 ‑ $65,460/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/19/23. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 62307

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CAMPUS DINING Performs culinary duties such as preparing soups and casseroles, grilling, roasting or barbequing foods, working a sauté station, and preparing and assembling made‑to‑order entrées serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation. Reqs: High School or equivalent combination of education and experience. Culinary experience in a high‑volume culinary environment. Knowledge of and experience with culinary techniques, including but not inclusive of sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, preparing sauces and stocks. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $19.53/hr ‑ $21.56/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/13/23 Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #62090

COUNSELOR/ COORDINATOR

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Utilizes advanced skills gained at the Master’s degree level in counseling fields (student affairs and/or higher education); exhibits culturally inclusive active listening skills (e.g., appropriately establishing interpersonal contact, perception checking) and provides counseling services for personal, social and academic issues, including but not limited to cultural identity, educational, relationship, family, sexuality and sexual identity issues. Focuses on working with Chican@/ Latin@ EOP student population. Designs, implements and evaluates cultural, academic and programmatic services for the Chican@/Latin@ Cultural Resource Center (CLCRC) and El Centro Arnulfo Casillas/ Building 406. Develops program designs and tools to assess quality of programs and events offered. Assists in campus efforts to recruit and retain underrepresented students. Plays a key role in the Division of Student Affairs Initiative to build bridges for EOP students and the CLCRC/El Centro/Building 406. Reqs: Master’s Degree in counseling or related area or years of equivalent experience/training. Experience in providing in‑depth, wide‑ranging and complex academic advising and holistic services to undergraduates. Experience with social media management on multiple platforms, updating department website, and Emma application. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check;

DATA SCIENTIST COMMUNITY LEAD

UC SANTA BARBARA LIBRARY The UCSB Library’s DREAM Lab seeks a data science community lead organizer and educator to join its team of research and technology professionals. We seek a creative, dynamic, and technologically proficient individual to support and expand our Data and Software Carpentry community on the UCSB campus. The Data Science Community Lead will be responsible for organizing staff and volunteers who are presenting various extra‑curricular data science workshops, including but not limited to version control with Git, the Unix Shell, statistical scripting with R and Python, and geospatial analysis with R. You will lead the growth of a volunteer Instructor and Helper community by performing outreach, organizing events, and mentoring new volunteers. You will ensure active participation and attendance in workshops by leading communication efforts towards Learners and other campus constituents. You will train the community to publish workshop websites and new data science curriculum materials using GitHub Pages and Markdown. Beyond Carpentries, the DREAM Lab is a campus destination for scholars to work across disciplinary boundaries on data‑intensive research projects. Each individual on our team offers guidance on access to the Library’s data collections, refers out to other computational resources on campus, and supports software tools to analyze and visualize quantitative, qualitative, and spatial data. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience/training. 2‑4 years experience in a relevant technical environment with educational responsibilities. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range for this position is $29.55 to $51.77/hr. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $29.55 to $38.46/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/3/24; open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 62563

employment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Notes: Student Health requires that clinical staff must successfully complete the background check and credentialing process before employment. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse. Any HIPAA / FERPA violation may be subject to disciplinary action. This is a limited position at 40% not to exceed 1,000 hours in a rolling one‑year period. Days and hours may vary and equate to 16 hours/week. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/18/23. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 62293

DIRECTOR OF POLICY & ADMINISTRATION

COLLEGE OF LETTERS & SCIENCE Serves as the principal administrative advisor to the Executive Dean of the College of Letters & Science, coordinating with other senior campus officials on matters of interest to the Deans, including but not limited to policy, programs, personnel, and campus affairs. Provides leadership, coordination and vision on a wide variety of issues impacting the academic and administrative priorities of the College of Letters & Science. Plays a critical support role in the strategic planning, decision making, and execution of decisions. As Chief of Staff, oversees the administration of the College Office including the delivery of financial, personnel, space, and computing services that support the operations of the Divisional Deans. Manages confidential and sensitive issues for the Deans and develops recommendations for a wide range of administrative issues involving the College of Letters & Science, demonstrating tact, sensitivity, independent judgment, diplomacy, organizational skills, flexibility, and strict confidentiality. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 4‑6 years of experience in budgeting, resource and personnel management, and general administration. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range for this position is $91,300 to $170,700/yr. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $91,300 to $105,000/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/20/23; open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

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FINANCIAL COORDINATOR

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS Provides support for financial functions in Residential Operations. Responsible for Accounts Payable, resident damage billing and recharge. Reconciles the general ledger accounts. Utilizes a procurement/ Accounts Payable system. Performs a wide scope of transactions including, but not limited to: processing invoices, vendor blankets, Flexcard purchases, personal services agreements and contracts, and records maintenance in accordance with Departmental, UC, and State policies and procedures. Knowledgeable of UC policies and procedures. Serves as a Liaison for the campus Procurement department and vendors to assure adherence to UCSB procurement procedures. Maintains moderately complex technical knowledge of goods, equipment, insurance, and services necessary to conduct business. Daily activities vary as there are no set assumptions for the operations business; we are a client/customer service and business needs change on a day‑to‑day basis. Reqs: Work experience demonstrating at least three years of customer service experience. Demonstrated budgetary and fiscal management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google suite. Knowledgeable of the appropriate procedures to ensure accurate and efficient processing of paperwork. Experience demonstrating the ability to analyze and research products, vendors, parts or equipment relating to the facilities maintenance environment. Ability to work independently to perform detailed and accurate work while meeting critical deadlines. Ability to apply a high level of sound, independent judgment, tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness in overseeing assigned areas, including working with managers and customers, and solving problems during the course of daily business. Ability to establish and maintain job priorities when there are changes in workload and competing deadlines. Ability to interact as a team member with sensitivity towards a multicultural work environment. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $27.29 ‑ $33.49/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 57647

GENERAL MANAGER, RESIDENTIAL DINING SERVICES

CAMPUS DINING Serves as a member of the Dining Management Team under the general direction of the Director of Residential Dining Services, sharing responsibilities for the overall Dining operations serving 5,500 residents daily, 22,000 conferees yearly, 10,000 guests and 2,500 off campus meal plan participants yearly with an annual operating budget of $21 million and 200 FTE. Functional responsibilities include the administration and management of a dining facility, including the care and upkeep of the physical plant, design and direction

of the various dining programs within, and the management of food safety and production during both the academic year and summer conference season. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 4‑6 years of Food Service Experience with thorough knowledge in food service operations and sanitation regulations. Thorough verbal and written communication skills in the English language, including active listening, dynamic flexibility, and critical thinking, and ability to multi‑task and ensure effective time management. Excellent decision making and reasoning skills, and excellent ability to develop original ideas to solve problems and perform operations analysis and quality control analysis. Excellent and effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to all levels of personnel. Advanced computer skills and ability to manage and implement systems which support the delivery of Food Services for the Campus Dining. Advance knowledge in food service operations. Excellent analytical abilities to problem solve and perform operation and quality control analysis. Excellent and effective leadership and interpersonal skills to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to subordinates of various levels and within various job families. Thorough verbal and written communication skills including critical thinking, clear communication, and active listening. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Work days may include occasional evenings and weekends. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Current Servsafe Certification or within 60 days of employment. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary Range: $91,300.00/yr. ‑ $95,000.00/ yr. Posting Salary Range: $91,300/ yr. ‑ $98,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/22/23. Apply online at https: //jobs.ucsb.edu Job #62536

LEGISLATIVE LIAISON

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS Serves as an expert informational resource for students on the A. S. Legal Code. The Legal Code is comprised of the A.S. Constitution, the A.S. By‑laws, and Standing Policies. Updates Associated Student Legal Code based on legislation passed at weekly meetings maintains the historical records of changes and provides research and information on past policies and procedures. Serves as advisor for the Internal Affairs Committee, External Affairs Committee, and the Committee on Committees. Reqs: 1‑3 years Experience in an institution of higher education working with college students in an academic advising or counseling capacity, or other field that is directly related to the functions of the position or equivalency as determined by the hiring authority. 1‑3 years Experience in working with diverse communities and across multiple identities and respect and consideration for all identities, perspectives, and differences. Bachelor’s Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Skills in judgment and decision‑making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. Background in political science, public policy, or law preferred. Understanding of long term ramifications of policy. Knowledge of student development theories and practice; counseling and crisis intervention, conflict mediation, and assessment measurement and design. Notes: Campus Security Authority. Some evenings and weekends are required. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring or Budgeted Salary Range: $62,370/yr. ‑ $68,607/yr. Full salary range: $56,700/ yr. ‑ $97,500/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 58910

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, performs a variety of custodial tasks and other related duties. Handles all heavy lifting and moving tasks, the moving of all furniture out of classrooms, offices, labs, and the replacement of all furniture. Required to perform custodial duties in zone, and campus‑wide as necessary. Reqs: Less than 1 year experience performing a variety of unskilled manual tasks; and perform other related duties as required. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform a variety of unskilled manual tasks; and perform other related duties as required. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $22.89 ‑ $29.62/hr. Full Hourly Range: $21.59 ‑ $30.19/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/11/23 Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 61931

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM Responsible for supervising and managing the day‑to‑day operations and work assignments for their assigned Program Specialists within UCEAP’s Global Programs unit. Conducts performance evaluations and resolves personnel issues for direct reports while providing ongoing development and feedback. Leads the onboarding program for new staff in the unit. Oversees the continual development and maintenance of related training materials and procedures. Serves as the primary pre departure policies and procedures liaison with relevant UC campus student services units and internal UCEAP units, collaborating with senior personnel as necessary. Works on the development of operations policies and procedures, proposes new policies in consultation with the APD, and collaborates with the Research unit on pre departure‑related data and analysis. Collaborates with the Senior Program Specialist and IT unit to implement new system processes and address complex

issues within the UCEAP Portal. Implements strategic, operational initiatives and manages pre departure operations resources, instructions, and timelines. Coordinates with various teams, including IT and Marketing, Communications, and Engagement, to address pre departure resource needs for the Programs Specialists. Collaborates with other Global Programs unit Managers on outreach events and works with campus partners and/or host institutions to align pre departure processes. Coordinates office visits and events involving international partners and Study Centers on behalf of the Global Programs unit. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and/or training. 7+ years’ experience in higher education and student services. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check The UCEAP Systemwide Office is located in Goleta, CA (near the UCSB campus). Eligible for a hybrid work arrangement which may require presence at the UCEAP Systemwide Office for occasions such as leadership and staff meetings, foreign delegation visits, training, study abroad fairs, etc. The University is unable to pay or reimburse expenses prohibited by University policy, including travel expenses associated with commuting to the designated office. The full salary range for this position is $67,200 to $119,600/yr. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $67,200 to $86,588/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/15/23; open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 62168

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT One of three first level managers responsible for all aspects of the department’s round‑the clock custodial services program involving 100+ custodial working staff. Has full management responsibility for achievement of operational, personnel, and customer satisfaction objectives for all staff on assigned shifts. Supervises the daily activities of custodial employees and is responsible for the day‑to‑day delivery of services to his/her area. Supervising a staff of approximately 26 ‑ 34 people assigning and reviewing work, assuring that work quality and work‑frequency standards are met, fostering positive relations with clients, assuring that staff have the supplies and equipment needed to do their jobs, and training staff with respect to safe work practices and proper use of equipment and products. Evaluating employee performance, and participating in the progressive discipline of staff, assigns work orders to appropriate crew leaders & responds to complaints and requests from clients. Meets with clients regularly to review service delivery and clients’ concerns, keeps clients informed with respect to changes in staffing and service delivery, reports job related injuries and illnesses according to established procedures, develops and monitors modified assignments for injured or ill employees & assures that employees submit proper medical documentation when ill or injured. Responsible for performance management, counsels employees concerning performance and other problems, documents problems and counseling sessions & evaluates performance of all staff annually & recommends merit

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Under general supervision of the Materials and Stockroom Operations Manager, the Procurement Analyst is responsible for purchasing, sourcing and contracting activity for Facilities Management and Design and Construction Services. Has authority to make purchases within a broadly defined dollar limit using multiple purchasing options. Understands industry practices, demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Exercises analysis and judgment implementing the strategic sourcing vendor for best product and pricing options. Understands products and procurement options of complex industrial components for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and other building and utility system needs. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 3‑5 years equivalent procurement experience and training. 3‑5 years equivalent experience with receiving and accounting procedures. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of multiple and complex purchasing options. Proficient in use of spreadsheets, email, and database queries. Effective written and verbal communications used in customer service and analysis in a diverse client and support profile. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $31.13 ‑ $33.52/hr. Full Salary Range: $27.16 ‑ $46.70/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/12/23 Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #61967

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance, alteration and repair of buildings and related facilities and equipment utilizing one or more of the building trades. Job duties may typically include the range, complexity and frequency of application of journey level skills in the painting, carpentry and locksmithing trades, and demonstrated skills in the electrical, plumbing or HVAC trades. Works independently or as part of a maintenance crew and performs other related duties as required. Reqs: High School Diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of hands‑on experience in a variety of skills including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, painting, tiling, electrical, plastering, sheetrock repair, locksmith, heating and ventilation. Must be able to work on and with ladders. Demonstrated experience clearing drains, traps, and waste lines for sinks, tubs, toilets, utilizing proper sized electric or hand driven plumbing snakes. Ability to work independently or in support of other trades. Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Must be able to take night and weekend call‑backs. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Pay rate: $41.30/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/22/23. Apply online at https: //jobs.ucsb.edu Job #62510

SOCIAL WORK OFFICE MANAGER

STUDENT HEALTH Under general supervision and guidance of the Social Work Director at UCSB Student Health, the Social Work Office Manager acts with a high level of independent judgment in the establishment, implementation and management of the general operations for the Social Work Program of UCSB Student Health. The Office Manager: Serves students, staff, faculty and requires analysis of individual cases to determine appropriate actions. Identifies and resolves administrative problems, supports the staff in the areas of scheduling, program presentations, data reports, outreach materials, and program development. Administers the logistics of the Social Work program, including triaging of service requests, handling referral requests, scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, handling purchasing and procurement, travel and conference related logistics, assisting with data and financial reports. Reqs: High school diploma or equivalent experience. Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suites. Experience in relevant administrative work. Experience working with the college age population. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Mandated reporting requirements of Dependent Adult Abuse. Must successfully complete and pass the background check before employment and date of hire.

To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Hiring Hourly Range: $28.58/hour ‑ $30.60/hour Full Salary Range: $27.29/hour ‑ $39.12/ hour. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/20. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 62349

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) SUPERVISOR

PARKING SERVICES Develops, directs, administers, evaluates and continuously improves the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). Provides leadership and direct analytical and administrative support to Campus wide initiatives to reduce parking demand at UCSB. Creates educational and training programs to enhance customer awareness of current, new, and emerging Transportation Alternatives Program to all Campus constituents. Develops budgets, meets financial objectives and oversees all aspects of the Transportation Alternatives Program. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in a sustainable transportation position, or relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and Google G Suite applications. Skill in public speaking and comfort in representing the university and the department to the community and general public. Ability to resolve customer service issues quickly and tactfully and proven skill in listening, anticipating, and responding to the needs of customers to achieve excellent customer services measured by outcomes. Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility to interact and maintain working relationships with University administration, faculty and departments, private industry representatives, and governmental agencies, including skills to clearly communicate information to a broad variety of people in written form, in person, and on the telephone. Skill in working independently and effectively, following through on assignments with minimal direction and a fluctuating workload. Demonstrated ability to extract data, organize, and manipulate data from multiple sources, and to use appropriate analytical procedures to identify problems and trends, recommend action to be taken, and implement necessary solutions, policies and procedures. Knowledge of and experience in delivery of transportation demand management services and general operations of a successful program. Demonstrated ability in working with colleagues and providing leadership. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary: $5,600/mo. ‑ $7,148.00/mo. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/15/23. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 62204

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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICESTO PLACE EMAIL NOTICE TO LEGALS@ INDEPENDENT.COM ADMINISTER OF ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: REGINE WETTER PRINGLE Case No.: 21PR00481 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: REGINE ETTER PRINGLE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: FRANCINE FINNEY and STEVEN WETTER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: FRANCINE FINNEY and STEVEN WETTER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/01/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 ANACAPA DIVISION. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk.Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 11/13/2023 By: Teddy Napeli, Deputy. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer. Attorney for Petitioner: Francine Finney and Steven Wetter 374 Arroyo Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; (805) 259‑8473 or 203‑858‑4319. Published Nov 30. Dec 7, 14 2023. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BARBARA L. SZAKACSY, aka BARBARA LOIS SZAKACSY Case No.: 23PR00522 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: BARBARA L. SZAKACSY aka

BARBARA LOIS SZAKACSY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LYNDONA PERKINS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: LYNDONA PERKINS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/01/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 ANACAPA DIVISION. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk.Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 11/06/2023 By: Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Margaret V. Barnes 1900 State Street, Suite M, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 687‑6660. Published Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TIMOTHY R. PFANNENSTIEL Case No.: 23PR00559 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: TIMOTHY R. PFANNENSTIEL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: TERRY PFANNENSTIEL in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for Probate requests that:TERRY PFANNENSTIEL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have

waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 1/25/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 12/1/2023 By: Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Cristi Michelon Vasquez, 132 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 882‑2226. Published Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOAN EVELYN VINCENT Case No.: 23PR00546 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JOAN EVELYN VINCENT A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: AMY ELIZABETH VINCENT in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for Probate requests that: AMY ELIZABETH VINCENT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 2/8/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from

the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 12/1/2023 By: Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney Gregory R. Lowe 3463 State Street #507 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; (805) 687‑3434. Published Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHRISTOPHER RAMEZ KARKAFI Case No.: 23PR00566 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: CHRISTOPHER RAMEZ KARKAFI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: CATHERINE BITAR‑KARKAFI in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: CATHERINE BITAR‑KARKAFI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 2/1/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept:5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 ANACAPA DIVISION. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk.Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 10/12/2023 By: Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Darrel E. Parker,

Executive Officer. Attorney for Petitioner: Mary Jane Miller; Miller & Berryhill LLP 1505 East Valley Road, Ste. B, Santa Barbara, CA 93108; (805) 969‑4451. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2023. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TERRY G. POWER, aka TERRENCE GREGORY POWER CASE NO.: 23PR00558 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of TERRY G. aka TERRENCE GREGORY POWER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DAVID HAMMONS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: DAVID HAMMONS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requets the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are availble for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent Administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

01/25/2024 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT: 5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, ANACAPA DIVISION, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. ANACAPA DIVISION IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Jeffrey L. Boyle, Delwiche, Von Dollen & Boyle, Attorneys at Law 1114 State Street, Suite 256, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 962‑8131 Published Dec 14, 21, 28 2023. NOTICE OF ADMINISTER

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LEGALS (CONT.) court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent Administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 1/11/2024 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT: 5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, ANACAPA DIVISION, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107

Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California

law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Christine P. Roberts; Mullen & Henzell, L.L.P. 112 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 966‑1501. Published Dec 14, 21, 28 2023.

FBN ABANDONMENT STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: MIGHTY BRIGHT 5540 Ekwill Street, Suite 130 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 The original statement for

ORDINANCE NO. 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 3.08.030 OF CHAPTER 3.08 OF TITLE 3 OF THE CITY OF GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX AND AMENDING CHAPTER 5.09 OF TITLE 5 OF THE CITY OF GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES On December 5, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 23-12. This ordinance will change the medical cannabis retail rate from zero percent of gross receipts to five percent of gross receipts. The proposed Ordinance further clarifies definitions, license types, and application processes and includes updated sections for a change in ownership and a change in premises. The proposed Ordinance further streamlines the application process removing the social security card requirement and updating the criminal background check requirements. The proposed Ordinance also modifies the general liability insurance requirement to require $1 million per occurrence and $2 million per aggregate and changes the business hours of operations for both storefront retailers and non-storefront retailers (delivery) to now occur from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The City Council of the City of Goleta passed and adopted Ordinance No. 23-12 at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of December 2023, by the following roll call vote: AYES:

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use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 08/28/20 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2020‑0002177. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Gold Crest LLC 5920 Overpass Rd. Ste. 214 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 The business was conducted by an Limited Liability Company. SIGNED BY ROGER EDGAR/CEO Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/20/23, FBN 2023‑0002686, E30. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: RAZOR RODENAS BARBERING 1114 State St #6 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 11/16/22 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2022‑0002803. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Israel S. Rodenas 420 N Voluntario St #7C Santa Barbara, CA 93103 The business was conducted by an Individual. SIGNED BY ISRAEL RODENAS/OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/12/23, FBN 2023‑0002824, E40. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2023. Jan 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002659 The following person(s) is doing business as: DM ENERGY GROUP, 632 S SAN MARCOS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of SANTA BARBARA. DM‑PARTNERS LLC, 632 S SAN MARCOS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111; CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/25/2023 /s/ DAVIS DARNALL, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/15/2023. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/23, 1/4/24 CNS‑3761332#

CITY OF GOLETA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDING THROUGH THE GOLETA CITY GRANT PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM The City of Goleta is accepting applications for grant funding through its Goleta City Grant Program and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The application process is combined for both programs and will open on December 15, 2023. Completed applications must be submitted electronically through ZoomGrants no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, January 26, 2024. The City will no longer be accepting paper applications. Visit the City of Goleta’s website (https://www.cityofgoleta.org/your-city/neighborhoodservices/grants) for a link to the online application. For Fiscal Year 2024-2025, $250,000 in funding is available for civic services, community projects, cultural activities, educational programs and special events that are of benefit to the residents of the City of Goleta. Approximately $40,000 of the CDBG funding must be used to provide public services to the homeless and low to moderate-income residents of Goleta. GRANT FUNDING REQUIREMENTS 1. All programs and activities must benefit Goleta residents. 2. Programs and activities must be sponsored by non-profit organizations or governmental agencies. 3. Categories of programs and activities eligible for grants include: a. b. c. d. e. f.

Civic projects or services sponsored by Goleta community organizations Cultural activities (e.g., music, art, dance, recreation, etc.) Educational programs Special events Regional projects of benefit to Goleta residents Public services benefiting low-income Goleta residents (e.g., senior services, youth programs, health services, services for the homeless, etc.)

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SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002546 The following person(s) is doing business as: EZ Exterior Solutions, 1155 Palomino Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. PANO LLC, 1155 Palomino Rd. Santa Barabara, CA 93105; California This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/08/2022 /s/ Daniel Panossian, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/31/2023. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/23

CNS‑3752127# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMERICAN RIVIERA BIKE TOURS AND RENTALS LLC at 118 Gray Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93101; American Riviera Bike Tours And Rentals 5345 Jean Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: MIKE SUDING/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 15, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002650. Published: Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA RANDOM ACT OF

KINDNESS at 1111 Chapala St, Ste 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: TODD YUBA/ VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 16, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002664. Published: Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIT STAY SNAP at 1885 Viborg Road Solvang, CA 93463. Sarah L Morgan (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: SARAH MORGAN with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 14, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the

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LEGALS (CONT.) Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002646. Published: Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: THE YES STORE, YES STORE, THE SANTA BARBARA YES STORE, THE SANTA BARBARA YES STORE COOPERATIVE at 1100 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Yes Store., Inc., A California Corporation (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: LAURA GIORDANO/SECRETARY/CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 13, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2023‑0002626. Published: Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: TASTE SANTA BARBARA FOOD TOURS, TASTE SANTA BARBARA, TASTE SBFT, TASTE SB, SANTA BARBARA FOOD TOURS, WHATEVANLY LLC at 27 W Anapamu St, #390 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Whatevanly LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: EVAN ES BERGER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 6, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002588. Published: Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHRIS AGNOLI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT at 3112 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Santa Real Estate Group, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: CHRIS AGNOLI/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 14, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002638. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: RECESS RANCH at 27 W Anapamu St Ste Ste 444 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Regenerative Hospitality Company (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: JOSHUA CALEB COLLINS/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 16, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002666. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: VALLEY WINE COMPLIANCE at 129 S G St Lompoc, CA 93436; Claire M. Payne (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: CLAIRE PAYNE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 15, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002655. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NATIONAL CERT ASSOCIATION at 111 East De La Guerra Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Fire Services Training Institute (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: MICHAEL S. WILLIAMS/ PRESIDENT‑EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 21, 2023. This statement expires five years

from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002693. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ABSOLUTE WOOD PRODUCTS at 253 Pebble Beach Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Jeffrey A Wayco (same address) Loralyn K Wayco (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Filed by: JEFFREY A WAYCO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 22, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E28. FBN Number: 2023‑0002703. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOONGLOW MASSAGE & ESTHETICS at 1050 Edison St Ste B Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Moonglow Massage & Esthetics, Inc. 1305 North H Street Suite A Lompoc, CA 93436 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: MARITESS MOREHART/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 30, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002537. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: FRESH PRINTS OF SANTA BARBARA at 436 Venado Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Michael Termine (same address) Charles Romanus (same address) This business is conducted by a Joint Venture Filed by: CHARLES ROMANUS/OWNER/OPERATOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 08, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2023‑0000606. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHAUCERS INC., CHAUCER’S BOOKS, CHAUCER’S BOOKSTORE, CHAUCER’S, CHAUCER’S BOOKS INC. at 3321 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Chacer’s Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: GREG FEITT/TREASURER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 20, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002689. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SANTA MARIA TERRACE at 1405 East Main Street Santa Barbara, CA 93454; Oceano Senior Living, Inc. 1675 E. Riverside Dr. Suite 150 Eagle, ID 83616 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: ELLIOT MCMILLAN/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 21, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002694. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIVERMOUTH DATA at 1218 Olive St Apt A Santa Barbara, 93101; Ryan Bishop LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: RYAN BISHOP/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 20, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the

Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002695. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: THE GOODLAND GROUP at 532 Bolinas Way, 102 Goleta, CA 93117; Natalie Taylor Consulting Services, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: NATALIE TAYLOR/OWNR, CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 20, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002688. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RECESS HOSPITALITY at 27 W Anapamu St Ste Ste 444 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Regenerative Hospitality Company (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: JOSHUA CALEB COLLINS/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 16, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002668. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: TEORI AESTHETICS at 3568 Sagunto Street Suite B Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Christopher J Flynn, MD, Inc. 7920 Whimbrel Ln. Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: CHRISTOPHER J FLYNN, MD/COO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 20, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2023‑0002685. Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002545 The following person(s) is doing business as: HEAT TRANSFER SOLUTIONS, 2 CROMWELL, IRVINE, CA 92618, County of ORANGE. Mailing Address: 301 MERRITT 7, NORWALK, CT 06851 MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC., 2 CROMWELL, IRVINE, CA 92618; State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 25, 2023 /s/ R. KEVIN MATZ, VICE PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/31/2023. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/23 CNS‑3762560# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002597 The following person(s) is doing business as: HEAT TRANSFER, 2 CROMWELL, IRVINE, CA 92618, County of ORANGE. Mailing Address: 301 MERRITT 7, NORWALK, CT 06851 MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. 2 CROMWELL, IRVINE, CA 92618;State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA This business is conducted by A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 25, 2023 /s/ R. KEVIN MATZ, VICE PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/07/2023. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk

12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/23 CNS‑3762023# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HEARTFUL HEALING THERAPY OF SANTA BARBARA, HEARTFUL THERAPY SB at 2528 Orella St B Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Ana C Leyva (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: ANA C LEYVA with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 1, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E61. FBN Number: 2023‑0002555. Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002585 The following person(s) is doing business as: Aura Beauty, 263 Calle Esperanza, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Crystal P Guerrero, 263 Calle Esperanza Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable /s/ Crystal Padilla Guerrero, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/03/2023. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/23 CNS‑3760587# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: PACIFIC BREEZE RETREATS at 1605 East Cherry Ave Lompoc, CA 93436; Ian Keele (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: IAN KEELE with the County Clerk

of Santa Barbara County on Nov 09, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0000612. Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SOS NUTRIENTS at 1114 Laguna Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Helios Solar Development LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: STEPHEN ABBEY/PREDIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 30, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002741. Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: WESTERN GATE ART at 1485 Andrea St. Carpinteria, CA 93013; David J Renner (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: DAVID J RENNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 22, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002705. Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LA LUZ DE MICHOACAN at 1936 Elise Way Apt J Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Miguel A Toscano (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: MIGUEL TOSCANO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 08, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County

Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2023‑0002792. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2023. Jan 4 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002658 The following person(s) is doing business as: Swarm Catchers, 2310 Nightshade Ln., Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of SANTA BARBARA. Robert A. Dias III, 2310 Nightshade Ln., Santa Maria, CA 93455 This business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable /s/ Robert A. Dias III, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/15/2023. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE ZONE DISTRICT FOR 625 DARA ROAD (APN 069-373-064) (CASE NO. 23-0004-ORD) On December 19, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) will consider the second reading and possible adoption of proposed Ordinance that would amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code (Title 17) to facilitate medium density residential housing at 625 Dara Road (APN 069-373-064). If adopted, the Ordinance would take effect on the 31st day following adoption by the City Council. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505. Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk Publish:

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ORDINANCE NO. 23-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE SANTA BARBARA AIRPORT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PLAN AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(C)(3), 15378(B)(5), AND 15061(B)(3) (CASE NO. 23-0001-ORD) On December 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 23-13. This ordinance aligns the City’s zoning regulations with recently adopted amendments to the City’s General Plan and the Santa Barbara Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. The City Council of the City of Goleta passed and adopted Ordinance No. 23-13 at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of December, 2023, by the following roll call vote: AYES:

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NONE

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002647 The following person(s) is doing business as: Glow Belle Beauty Tans, 2245 S Alder Ln. Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of SANTA BARBARA. Lucy Genge, 2245 S Alder Ln. Santa Maria, CA 93455 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/16/2023 /s/ Lucy Genge, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/14/2023. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002645 The following person(s) is doing business as: 805 CLEAN LUXURY DETAILING, 1155 PALOMINO RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of SANTA BARBARA. PANO L.L.C., 1155 PALOMINO RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105; CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE /s/ DANIEL PANOSSIAN, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the

County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/14/2023. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/23, 1/4/24 CNS‑3761305# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: THE NUGGET OF SUMMERLAND at 2318 Lillie Avenue Summerland, CA 93067; N OF S LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: ROBERT MONTGOMERY/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 06, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2023‑0002786. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2023. Jan 4 2024.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) for ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES for the GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY ADA, SAFETY, AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 9130 (RFP 2023-014) The City of Goleta General Services Department invites you to submit a proposal for professional architectural and engineering services for the design and construction of the Goleta Valley Library Americans with Disabilities (ADA), Safety, and Building Improvements Project. Proposals must meet the requirements and descriptions outlined in the RFP, available through the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal. Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., February 2, 2024. Firms interested in submitting a proposal may do so through the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal. https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/45299/bo/bo-search Please submit any questions regarding this Request for Proposals through the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal Online Q&A no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 22, 2024. Published: Santa Barbara Independent December 14, 2023 & December 28, 2023

ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE ZONE DISTRICT AND STANDARDS FOR 7264 CALLE REAL (APN 077-130-006) (CASE NO. 23-0004-ORD) On December 19, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) will consider the second reading and possible adoption of proposed Ordinance that would amend Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code to facilitate high density residential housing for 7264 Calle Real (Kenwood Village, APN 077-130-006) and to limit the residential development on the site to a maximum of 190 residential units. If adopted, the Ordinance would take effect on the 31st day following adoption by the City Council. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505. Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, December 14, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: GLEN ANNIE ORGANICS, GLEN ANNIE CANYON RANCH at 747 Glen Annie Road Goleta, CA 93117; Seaward International Company 1741 Village Center Circle Las Vegas, NV 89134 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: CYNTHIA L. CUTLER/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 01, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002756. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2023. Jan 4 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUMMERLAND INN at 2161 Ortega Hill Rd Summerland, CA 93067; Hwei M. Lu Ko (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: HWEI MEI LU KO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 04, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002766. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2023. Jan 4 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL at 721 Morris Road, Suite 260 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Kaplan International North America, LLC 12735 Morris Road Suite 260 Alpharetta, GA 30004 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: ASHLEY POMONIS/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 30, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002739. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2023. Jan 4 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VOGELZANG VINEYARD at 224 E HWY 246, Suite A Buellton, CA; SV GP, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership Filed by: MICHAEL TESTA/MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 08, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002605. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2023. Jan 4 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 23-__U AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.19, ENTITLED TENANT PROTECTIONS, TO TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY, OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE, DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF On December 19, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) will consider possible adoption of a proposed urgency ordinance that would create tenant protections regulations related to residential rental units in the City. The proposed Ordinance would amend Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Goleta Municipal Code (GMC) to add Chapter 8.19 (Tenant Protections). Proposed amendments to the GMC would create new definitions and requirements related to the following: • Just-cause requirement for termination of residential tenancy • Noticing and relocation assistance requirements for termination of residential tenancy • Mandatory offer of a one-year lease to new and existing residential tenants • Mandatory right of first refusal for tenants in certain circumstances to return to a rental unit they previously vacated If adopted, the Ordinance will be effective immediately. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505. Deborah Lopez City Clerk Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, December 14, 2023 54

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person(s) is/are doing business as: PEACEKEEPER SECURITY SERVICES at 1798 Viborg Road Solvang, CA 93463; Eddie Hsueh (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: EDDIE HSUEH/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 08, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002792. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2023. Jan 4 2024.

INVITATION FOR BIDS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by RSH Construction, Inc. via email(merinda@ rshconstructioninc.com or kenton@ rshconstructioninc.com) or via fax (805‑466‑6294) no later than: Wednesday, January 17, 2023 at 10:00 am for the Santa Barbara Charter School New Classroom Building Project (“Project”). A non‑mandatory job walk will be conducted on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 beginning at 1:00 pm. Meet in front of the school at, 6100 Stow Canyon Rd, Goleta, CA 93117. Plans and Specs may be requested via email from merinda@ rshconstructioninc.com The project description is as follows: New Classrooms & Site Improvements As a condition of bidding on this project, and in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code section 20111.5 and 20111.6 all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing subcontractors must be prequalified with Santa Barbara Unified School District. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 and 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the District has obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft classification or type of workman needed to execute the contract. It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workmen employed by them in the execution of the contract, and to comply with the prevailing wage requirements set forth in the Labor Code. Pursuant to the provisions in Section 1771.1 of the Labor Code of the State of California, a contractor shall not be qualified to bid or engage in the performance of any contract for this project unless; (1) currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5; or (2) expressly is authorized to submit a bid by Section 1771.1 and provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. Pursuant to provisions to Education Code 17407.5 and Public Contract Code 2600‑2602, this project is subject to Skilled and Trained Workforce compliance. This project is subject to the compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

LIEN SALE EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 6640 Discovery Drive, Goleta, CA 93117. December 28, 2023 at 3:30 PM Jessica Lucas studio apt, personal

Reymundo Ramirez Tools, Instruments Wendy Hewett Auction Winnings, personal items Samantha Carey boxes, personal, bags Orlin Melgar Carranza Personal boxes The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: NATASHA VINA OLIVER and KURT HOUSTON MUENZER CASE NUMBER: 23CV04865 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court proposing a change of name(s) FROM: MOZZY OLIVER MUENZER TO: MASON OLIVER MUENZER THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING JANUARY 12, 2024, 10:00 AM, DEPT 4, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Anacapa Division. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2023, JUDGE DONNA D. GECK. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ADRIANA PAVELLE BURKE CASE NUMBER: 23CV04679 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court proposing a change of name(s) FROM: JEWLI‑SUMMER DUNCAN TO: JEWLI‑SUMMER BURKE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING JANUARY 5, 2024, 10:00 AM, DEPT 4, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Anacapa Division. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. DATED OCTOBER 26, 2023, JUDGE DONNA D. GECK. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SALVADOR GUTIERREZ and ODILIA HERNANDEZ ONOFRE CASE NUMBER: 23CV05076 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court proposing a change of name(s) FROM: MIGUEL SALVADOR GUTIERREZ‑HERNANDEZ TO:MIGUEL SALVADOR GUTIERREZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING JANUARY 26, 2024, 10:00 AM, DEPT 4, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Anacapa Division. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. DATED NOVEMBER 20, 2023, JUDGE DONNA D. GECK. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: WENDY ACOSTA CASE NUMBER: 23CV04698 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court proposing a change of name(s) FROM: LAYLA KAMILA CABRERA TO: LAYLA KAMILA ACOSTA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING JANUARY 8, 2024, 10:00 AM, DEPT 5, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Anacapa Division. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. DATED OCTOBER 30, 2023, JUDGE COLLEEN K. STERNE. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SOPHIA TAYLOR & BARRETT TAYLOR CASE NUMBER: 23CV04818 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court proposing a change of name(s) FROM: ALDOUS ANTHONY TAYLOR TO: ALDOUS ANTONIO RECALDE TAYLOR THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the

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FROM: RICHARD GUZMAN TO: RICHARD JOSEPH MARRON THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING JANUARY 17, 2024, 10:00 AM, DEPT 3, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Anacapa Division. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. DATED DECEMBER 1, 2023, JUDGE THOMAS P. ANDERLE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Dec 14, 21, 28 2023. Jan 4 2024

PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE – The business records of the following customers of ACCESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (or any affiliates of ACCESS) located at 5950 Condor Drive, CA, Moorpark 93021 have been abandoned: ORTHOCENTER MEDICAL GROUP. All records will be shredded 9 days after publication of this notice. Anyone claiming to have an interest in the records should contact Access Information Protected in writing at the following address: 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Suite 503, Woburn, MA 01801, Attn: Legal Department, Tel. No. (888) 869‑2767 (Client Support); email: Collections@ accesscorp.com.

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACIÓN JUDICIAL) Case Number (Numero del Caso): 23CV04681 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): SIERRA DEL TIGRE FARMS, a CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, NOE CONTRERAS‑SANDOVAL aka NOE CONTRERAS, and Does 1 to 50 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): BUTTONWILLOW

WAREHOUSE COMPANY, INC You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca. gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you

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COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 312 East Cook Street, Building E Santa Maria, CA 93454; COOK DIVISION The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): GUBLER & ABBOTT 1110 N. Chinowth Street, Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 625‑9600 Date: (Fecha) October 20, 2023. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer (Secretario) Michael Rosales, Deputy (Adjunto) Published Dec 14, 21, 28 2023. Jan 4 2024.

Countyof Santa Barbara NOTICE OF VACANCY SANTA BARBARA COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for two(2) positions on the RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Applications for these positions are available online at www.countyofsb.org, at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors located in the County Administration Building, Fourth Floor, 105 East Anapamu Street, Board of Supervisors Reception Desk, Santa Barbara, at the Fifth District Supervisors Office at the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building, 511 East Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria or by calling the Clerk of the Board Office at (805) 568-2240. Deadline for the submission of applications to the Clerk of the Board Office is Friday, December 22, 2023. For specific information regarding the Retirement Board, please contact Dani Couture, Clerk of the Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System at (877) 568-2940 or visit their website at: www.sbcers.org. Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: (805) 568-2240 Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org

ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE ZONE DISTRICT AND STANDARDS FOR 449 KELLOGG WAY (APN 071-130-039) AND 469 KELLOGG WAY (APN 071-130-010) (CASE NO. 23-0004-ORD) On December 19, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) will consider the second reading and possible adoption of proposed Ordinance that would amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to facilitate high density residential housing at 449 and 469 Kellogg Way. If adopted, the Ordinance would take effect on the 31st day following adoption by the City Council. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505. Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, December 14, 2023 ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN HOUSING ELEMENT 2023-2031 PROGRAMS INCLUDING REZONING OF SPECIFIC PROPERTIES (CASE NO. 23-0004-ORD) On December 19, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) will consider the second reading and possible adoption of proposed Ordinance that would amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to implement Housing Element 2023-2031 subprograms HE 2.1(a), (b), and (e). These amendments include text amendments to various sections within Title 17 and the City’s Zoning Map and Zoning Overlay Districts Map. If adopted, the Ordinance would take effect on the 31st day following adoption by the City Council. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505. Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, December 14, 2023 INDEPENDENT.COM INDEPENDENT.COM

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