Santa Barbara Independent 3/14/24

Burger Bonanza

Apr 3

Economist and Former U.S. Secretary of Labor

Robert B. Reich

What Really Happened to the American Dream? (And How Can it be Restored?)

Wed, Apr 3 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Tickets start at $20

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Apr 7

Malian Singer-songwriter

Fatoumata Diawara

Sun, Apr 7 (note new date and time)

7 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Tickets start at $30 / $15 UCSB students

“The Malian artist’s music [is] luminous... she amplifies African rhythms and Wassoulou traditions of storytelling with her deep, commanding voice and unrelenting electric guitars, which rip through her songs like beautiful streaks of lightning.” The New Yorker

Apr 9

Lauren Groff in Conversation with Pico Iyer

Tue, Apr 9 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Tickets start at $20 / $10 UCSB students

“A gifted writer capable of deft pyrotechnics and well up to the challenges she sets herself.”

New York Times Book Review

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Apr 10

U.S. Premiere of Thomas Adès Commission

Danish String Quartet

The Doppelgänger Project, Part IV

Wed, Apr 10 / 7 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Tickets start at $25 / $15 UCSB students

Schubert: String Quintet in C Major, D. 956

Adès: Wreath (for Franz Schubert) (A&L co-commission)

Schubert (arr. Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen):

“Die Nebensonnen” from Winterreise

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Apr 17

Legendary Jazz Master

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock, piano/keyboards

Devin Daniels, saxophon

James Genus, bass

Trevor Lawrence, Jr., drums

Chris Potter, saxophone

Wed, Apr 17 / 8 PM / Arlington Theatre (note new venue)

Tickets start at $45 / $19 UCSB students

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Apr 18

Pop Culture Icon

RuPaul

The House of Hidden Meanings

Thu, Apr 18 / 7:30 PM / Arlington Theatre

Tickets start at $50 / $20 UCSB students

Includes a copy of RuPaul’s new book, The House of Hidden Meanings (pick up at event) During this special event, international drag superstar RuPaul offers a manual for living – a personal philosophy that testifies to the value of chosen family, the importance of harnessing what makes you different and the transformational power of facing yourself fearlessly.

“Hancock shows that it is possible to play the same songs for over 40 years and still find meaning within the notes, stretching and bending them into new shapes.”

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Editor in Chief Marianne Partridge Publisher Brandi Rivera

Executive Editor Nick Welsh Senior Editor Tyler Hayden Senior Writer Matt Kettmann

Associate Editor Jackson Friedman Opinions Editor Jean Yamamura

Arts, Culture, and Community Editor Leslie Dinaberg

Calendar Editor Terry Ortega Calendar Assistant Lola Watts

News Reporters Ryan P. Cruz, Callie Fausey Senior Arts Writer Josef Woodard

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Food Writer George Yatchisin Food & Drink Fellow Vanessa Vin

Travel Writers Macduff Everton, Mary Heebner

Production Manager Ava Talehakimi Art Director Xavier Pereyra

Production Designer Jillian Critelli Graphic Designer Bianca Castro Web Content Manager Don Brubaker

Columnists Dennis Allen, Gail Arnold, Sara Caputo, Christine S. Cowles, Roger Durling, Marsha Gray, Betsy J. Green, Melinda Palacio, Amy Ramos, Jerry Roberts, Starshine Roshell

Contributors Rob Brezsny, Melinda Burns, Ben Ciccati, Cheryl Crabtree, John Dickson, Camille Garcia, Keith Hamm, Rebecca Horrigan, Eric HvolbØll, Gareth Kelly, Shannon Kelley, Kevin McKiernan, Zoë Schiffer, Ethan Stewart, Tom Tomorrow, Kevin Tran, Maggie Yates, John Zant

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Interns Kira Logan, Margaux Lovely, Jack Magargee, Sean Magruder, Tiana Molony, Claire Nemec, Chloe Shanfeld, Charlotte Smith, Sierra van der Brug

Columnist Emeritus Barney Brantingham Photography Editor Emeritus Paul Wellman

Founding Staff Emeriti Audrey Berman, George Delmerico, Richard Evans, Laszlo Hodosy, Scott Kaufman Honorary Consigliere Gary J. Hill

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Claire Nemec is an intern we’ve had on our copy team for a while now. She’s been helping to edit all the stories we publish all while attending Westmont College to obtain her bachelor’s degree.

Tell me what brought you here to the Independent. What about our newspaper intrigued you and made you decide to join the team? Editing is one of the careers that I have considered, but I was hoping to figure out if I like it or not before I need a full-time job after college. I also needed internship credits for my degree, and I know the Independent is a great newspaper, so I figured I would learn a lot interning here.

Tell me how it’s been working in the copy department! How has the job been, and what are some of the best parts about it? I’m really enjoying it! Obviously, all my coworkers are great, and I get to work from home, which is so nice. I think my favorite part is getting to read all the stories because I get to hear about events and restaurants that I would not necessarily know about otherwise.

You’re only here with us until April. Do you have any plans for where you’ll be going and what you’ll be doing next? I will continue working toward my bachelor’s degree in English and graduate from Westmont College in May 2025. After that, I’m going to take a year or two off school to work, and then might go to graduate school for a master’s degree in Library Science, or I might continue doing editing and not go to grad school. We’ll see.

Tell me what you like to do outside of work! What are some of your hobbies and favorite things to do to unwind? Most of my life is doing work and school, but I like to participate in Westmont’s theater program in my free time. I also sing and listen to so much music. I relax either with music, reading, or hanging out with my friends.

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NEWS of the WEEK

by RYAN P. CRUZ, CALLIE FAUSEY, JACKSON FRIEDMAN, TYLER HAYDEN, NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA, with INDEPENDENT STAFF

Major Break in Montecito Murder

Sheriff Announces Arrests in Alleged Mortgage-Scam-Turned-Murder of Violet Evelyn Alberts, 96

by Jack Magargee

In a press conference at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Headquarters last Thursday, Sheriff Bill Brown announced that several arrests have been made in what he described as a “murder-for-hire scheme” leading to the death of 96-yearold Montecito woman Violet Evelyn Alberts in 2022.

Alberts was originally found dead at her Park Lane home on May 27, 2022, by her caretaker, who quickly contacted sheriff’s deputies. Detectives found evidence of foul play, including evidence that Alberts had been smothered in her sleep and a broken window in Alberts’s home, indicating a break-in.

According to Brown, a subsequent autopsy performed by the Coroner’s Bureau confirmed that the matter of death was asphyxiation, and the homicide investigation began.

Through the extensive and meticulous 22-month investigation, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives were able to determine that Alberts was the victim of financial elder abuse by Pauline Macareno, 48, of Porter Ranch, as well as discovering a premeditated conspiracy that resulted in Alberts’s murder.

Macareno emerged in 2022 as a primary suspect in Alberts’s murder after her financial and elder abuse crimes were discovered by Alberts’s attorney at the time, Alfonso Arturo Flores. Macareno, according to Brown, “capitalized on Alberts’s vulnerability that ultimately led to the fraudulent acquisition of

CITY

Big Shake-Up at Library

The top brass of the city of Santa Barbara’s library system director Jessica Cadiente and Library Services Manager Molly Wetta have been placed on indefinite leave, and René Eyerly, the assistant city administrator, has been appointed to fill the breach.

No explanation was given in the written notices sent out to members of the City Council and the city’s Library Board Monday evening by acting city administrator Sarah Knecht. Knecht stated merely that the two administrators “will not be available for regular office duties” and “will be out of the office.”

her [Alberts’s] property,” valued between $4 and $11 million at the time of her murder.

According to investigators, Alberts was in a poor financial situation after she aged out of her savings and had been relying solely on Social Security. It was then, in 2020, that Macareno approached her with promises of a reverse mortgage. Instead, Macareno forged documents and took advantage of Alberts for her valuable property.

Macareno was arrested in June 2022 for fraud, elder abuse, and manipulation of legal document charges, yet the investigation had not reached its conclusion at that point.

Crucial details surrounding the circumstances ultimately culminated in the arrests of three more individuals 33-yearold Henry Rostomyan of Tujunga, 41-year-old Ricardo Martin Del Campo of Los Angeles, and 58-year-old Harry Basmadjian of Van Nuys who are all implicated in the conspiracy of Alberts’s murder.

Evidence of a “scouting trip” conducted by Martin Del Campo and Rostomyan on May 24, 2022, as well as neighborhood camera footage of a suspect’s car, were pivotal discoveries that, Sheriff Brown said, “shed light on the premeditated nature of the crime, underscoring the perpetrators calculated efforts to plan their vicious and reprehensible actions.”

Brown also stated that Albert’s property and age were what presumably motivated her murder.

“Let me put it this way,” said Sheriff Brown. “In the eyes of Ms. Macareno, Miss Alberts was living too long.”

While Macareno is considered the mastermind behind the financial crimes, the three other men face charges ranging from murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and solicitation of murder.

Rostomyan and Basmadjian were arrested on January 2 and February 27, respectively, while Del Campo was arrested on

March 5. Brown noted that when Sheriff’s deputies attempted to place Del Campo under arrest, he and an associate fled and discarded firearms that were later found by deputies. Del Campo’s firearm was later “determined to be a Glock semiautomatic pistol that had been illegally modified,” essentially turning it into a pistol with a 30-round magazine that functioned like a machine gun.

After a nearly three-year investigation, the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office was able to obtain a conviction and subsequent sentencing against Macareno. She pleaded no contest to a litany of felony charges, including identity theft, forgery, theft from an elder, loan sharking, and burglary. These crimes date from September 22, 2020, when Macareno first met Alberts, to March 22, 2022, five days before Alberts’s body was found. Macareno was sentenced to six years in state prison and was ordered to pay an undisclosed restitution fee that was scheduled to be released on March 13.

Since her conviction and sentencing, Macareno has been charged in Santa Barbara County with additional felonies solicitation to commit murder of a co-financier in her mortgage scheme targeting Alberts and conspiracy both of which occurred on March 1, 2022, according to the court filings.

Macareno will remain in prison until her arraignment on April 11. Del Campo and Rostomyan remain in custody without bail on charges of murder and conspiracy and are set to be arraigned on March 14 and 15, respectively. Basmadjian, who was arrested while in federal custody in L.A. on an unrelated charge, remains under federal jurisdiction. According to Brown, Basmadjian suffered a life-threatening medical emergency while in federal custody that has left him “totally incapacitated and essentially brain-dead.”

Brown thanked the participating detectives, who were to his left and right during the press conference, and proudly said, “In my 47th year in the law enforcement profession, this case is the finest example that I have ever seen.”

He continued by calling it a “whodunit murder” that provided no upfront information, and instead relied on “the tenacious and unrelenting efforts of detectives.”

When asked if there was a relationship between Macareno and the three men charged with murder-related charges, Brown responded that while he “couldn’t go there at this point,” that information will come as the case unfolds in court.

Closing out the press conference, Brown further thanked the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office, the Los Angeles Police Department, Glendale Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Federal Marshals Service for their help in the investigation.

Sheriff’s detectives are still seeking additional information from the public to make the case even stronger and ask those with information to contact deputies at (805) 681-4150. For anonymous tips, visit sbsheriff.org or the anonymous tip line at (805) 681-4171. n

Since assuming the reins of the library system eight years ago, Cadiente has generated considerable friction, controversy, turnover, and also praise. Among her supporters, Cadiente has been a forward-thinking visionary who has wrestled the library into a much-resisted relevance, especially for younger and underserved patrons for whom social media is their portal to the outside world. Under her watch, the library has reached out assertively to help homeless people become “document ready,” while at the same time maintaining a notable security presence to discourage homeless people from hanging out.

Among her detractors, Cadiente and, by extension,

Wetta has been inclined to break far more eggs than necessary when making omelets. Staff turnover has been high, grumbling loud, and morale problematic.

Under Cadiente’s watch, the city seceded from the countywide Black Gold inter-library loan system, a model of cooperative book borrowing that Cadiente charged left the City of Santa Barbara shouldering too large a cost burden. COVID, of course, didn’t help matters, and that, coupled with never-ending construction delays, has further disrupted access. These issues, however, have been ongoing and well-known and do not explain what triggered the sudden departure of the two at the top. Nick Welsh

Pauline Macareno, Ricardo Martin Del Campo, and Henry Rostomyan

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Miramar Floats Housing, Retail Addition

Employee and Market Units, Boutique Shops Planned for Site of Resort Parking Lot

by Tyler Hayden

Five years after opening, the Rosewood Miramar Resort has submitted a plan to replace its western parking lot with new housing and a collection of retail shops.

The original proposal, presented last October to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, received significant pushback from boardmembers and neighbors alike, who balked at the project’s three stories and dozen boutiques. More than one critic used the term “mini-mall.”

Since then, in response to the board’s feedback and following discussions with neighbors, Miramar executives have scaled back their plan by eliminating the addition’s third floor and reducing its retail footprint. They also agreed to remove a driveway from Eucalyptus Lane. Some residents, however, remain concerned about traffic congestion, blocked views, and other impacts to their beachside neighborhood.

As it stands now, the plan includes 16 units of employee housing, approximately 20,000

square feet of retail space, an undisclosed number of luxury market-rate apartments, and a café. An underground parking garage would be built below the addition, which would add around 60 new parking spaces to the Miramar’s current total. Utilities would be relocated.

The numbers remain in flux as discussions continue with county regulators and neighbors, said Bryce Ross, a vice president of acquisitions for Miramar owner and Los Angeles shopping center developer Rick Caruso. “We’re talking to anyone who will talk to us,” Ross said during a presentation to the Montecito Association last week. “We’re having coffee, meeting in living rooms.”

Ross told the Association’s Land Use Committee that the architecture and elevation of the new structures would “blend in” with the rest of the property. And he said all operations would be “interior-facing,” with the only access point along Jameson Lane, down the block from the hotel’s main entrance.

Ross insisted the employee housing a mix of studios and one-bedroom apartments would target the Miramar’s local workforce, not out-of-town managers, as some have feared. “Just so I can make this as clear as I possibly can,” he said. “That housing is going to be for employees who work at the Miramar and who have the greatest need,” he said. “Meaning the housekeepers, the cooks, the maintenance people. The people who are commuting from Ventura and Carpinteria and Goleta to Montecito because they can’t afford to live here.”

How the rent rates break down among very-low-, low-, and moderate-income units has yet to be determined, Ross said. “We need input from the county on that,” he said. Ross said he hopes as many as possible will qualify as

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“affordable.” “That’s our mission,” he stated, citing the region’s extreme housing shortage.

When asked if the Miramar would consider scrapping the retail side of the proposal, and instead only build more of the housing it admits the area desperately needs, Ross said the project is only financially feasible if both elements are included. “You can’t have one without the other,” he said about offsetting the high cost of residential construction with retail revenue. “They can’t be decoupled.”

Some neighbors said they’re less worried now that the project has been scaled down. “Many of my concerns have been alleviated and, in some cases, eliminated,” said parttime resident Tom Butler at the meeting. “This is a family-owned business,” he said of Caruso, whose net worth is estimated by Forbes at $5.3 billion. “It’s a rich family, but nonetheless it’s a family.”

Others remain unconvinced. They harbor doubts the employee housing will go to those who truly need it, and they still believe the size and scale of the project is out of step with the area. “I’m terribly dedicated to the semi-rural character of the neighborhood,” said fifth-generation resident Sally Bromfield.

John Agoglia said he represented “about a dozen other neighbors” who shared concerns about “commercialization.” “We’re not opposed to you developing the land,” he said. “We just want to see some guardrails.” Agoglia grew up in Pacific Palisades, he said, “and I saw what happened there. I don’t want that to happen here.”

Caruso opened the Miramar, his first hotel, in 2019 after a lengthy and difficult development process. The 16-acre property along one of Southern California’s most desirable beaches had sat vacant and half-demolished for nearly 20 years after two previous attempts to revive it by two different owners both failed.

Ross told the Montecito Association the addition’s plan would continue to evolve. It will be back again before the Board of Architectural Review at a later date. n

COURTESY

There were qui et gasps of awe as a barn owl took wing on 3/9, emerging from a cardboard travel box and then flying rapidly away from the people grouped near Stow House to witness her return to the wilds of Goleta. Calm and quiet were important for the wild bird, Alyssa Torkelson indicated, who had brought the owl from the Ojai Raptor Center, where she had been receiving treatment for capture myopathy, a sometimes-fatal condition that develops in overly stressed animals. The owl had been rescued from the top of a 50-foot palm tree four weeks before, where she had become tangled in string or fishing line for several hours. See more photos of the release at independent.com/ owls-well.

ELECTION 2024

With 2,000 ballots yet to be processed countywide, an election tally on Wednesday morning showed challenger Roy Lee holding his slim lead over incumbent Das Williams in the race for 1st District supervisor by 544 votes. According to Joe Holland, the county elections czar, provisional ballots, mismatching signatures on ballots, overseas ballots, and other complications make up the 2,000 yet to be counted countywide. Of that number, fewer than 100 are in the 1st District, according to Holland, which would mean Lee has effectively won the race. Holland assured all the ballots would be tallied before the April 4 deadline. Read more at independent. com/election-2024.

HOUSING

Finding out the types of housing developers will put on properties to be rezoned as part of the Housing Element will come to the Board of Supervisors on the 3/19. “Our hope for this meeting is that people will have a better understanding of what kind of development we are going to have,” said Dianne Black, a retired director of the county’s Planning and Development department and now a member of the housing committee for the League of Women Voters, which advocated for the county to have the information before changing the zoning on the land. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. in the Planning Commission room on the ground floor of the County Administration Building at 105 East Anapamu Street. Read more at independent.com/rezone.

COURTS & CRIME

A teenage boy was charged with assault and San Marcos High School was forced to go under “secure protocol” on 3/8 after sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported double-stabbing in a residential neighborhood near campus on the 4600 block of Chilon Way. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested one 16-yearold boy for allegedly assaulting a girl and boy, both 17. The two victims were transported via ambulance to an area hospital with nonlife-threatening wounds to the leg and arm, respectively .

The Miramar is proposing two new buildings at the corner of Jameson and Eucalyptus lanes with housing, shops, and a café.

The Miramar insists employee housing would target the resort’s local workforce, including housekeepers, cooks, and maintenance people.

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Backyard Brunch

New Age of Accountability

Inby Ryan P. Cruz

the wake of the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020, communities across the country began a push for more accountability in law enforcement, and here in Santa Barbara, advocates asked for a new model of civilian oversight. In the following two years, there was intense debate between city leadership, police, and community advocates to decide how this new oversight should be handled.

Eventually, in October 2022, the city decided to fold the community oversight responsibilities into the already existing Fire and Police Commission, but with a fresh roster of experts who could help keep Santa Barbara on its path into a new age of policing. In December 2022, the five new commissioners were appointed, and on January 26, 2023, the newly reconstituted Fire and Police Commission met for the first time.

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This Tuesday, the Santa Barbara City Council received the first-ever annual report on community oversight from the new commission, which found that there were 26 complaints of police misconduct only eight of which were sustained out of a total of 47,232 calls for service and 3,989 arrests in 2023.

Barbara Andersen, senior assistant to the city administrator, has worked firsthand with the commission and the police department over the past year as the “police monitor,” meeting weekly to go over complaints and receive updates on open investigations. Before presenting the report to the council, she took a moment to celebrate the long road to this new era of transparency.

“This day is close to four years in the making,” Andersen said. “So I do want to take a moment to share our appreciation for the community leaders that advocated tirelessly for this level of transparency, and to all our law enforcement officers who have been incredibly collaborative and supportive in implementing this new system of oversight.”

In its first year, she said, the new-look commission has already completed an audit of the department, which was submitted last April along with 31 recommendations for improvements to the department. To date, 25 have been implemented.

The commission also reworked the complaint forms to make them more accessible in both English and Spanish, and the group received a quarterly complaint report something also never done before 2023.

What Andersen found out is that, in Santa Barbara’s newest age of policing under Chief Kelly Gordon, there is an increased emphasis on documentation and reporting, and the department is more consistent in communication with complainants both during the process and post-investigation. Investigations into complaints are also handled much more quickly averaging 99 days, Andersen said and the department is more thorough with documenting de-escalation efforts as

A breakdown of the 26 complaints received in 2023 showed that eight were unfounded, nine were exonerated, one was not sustained, and eight were sustained. The sustained complaints resulted in three referrals for corrective counseling, one written reprimand, two suspensions, one demotion, and one termination. The report did not disclose the identity of the employee who was terminated or the nature of the complaint.

Chief Gordon, who took over the department in September 2022 just a month before the new commission was formed said the fact that there were so few complaints, representing 0.04 percent of police interactions in the city, was a testament to the “several systems in place” that all work together to keep the department accountable and available to the public.

“I think the low number of complaints that you are going to see is not by accident; I firmly believe that,” Gordon said. “Change is hard —we all know that but the team has made an active decision to roll up their sleeves and make it happen, and the credit has to be fully given to all of them that have chosen to do the work. We will continue to grow, we will continue to adapt, and we will continue to move forward.”

Lizzie Rodriguez, one of the newly appointed Fire and Police commissioners, spoke during public comment, and said that Santa Barbara’s progressive policies and low number of police misconduct reports could serve as an example for other cities instituting similar civilian oversight boards. She was the only person to speak during public comment, which several councilmembers saw as an indication that the city was on the right track.

“When this all started there were a lot of members of the public in the room,” said Councilmember Eric Friedman. “And the fact that there are very few today, and no complaints, just shows that we’ve really stepped up and are really taking the community’s concerns and priorities seriously.”

But the work is far from done, and the commission already has a detailed work plan for 2024, including plans to update its policies to align with its new duties and an increased focus on community outreach. To view all past commission meetings, visit the city’s YouTube page at youtube.com/@Citytv18/streams n

Police Chief Kelly Gordon

Tensions Rise at UCSB over Gaza

Hunger Strike, Teaching ‘Interruption’ Follow Closure of MultiCultural Center

by Margaux Lovely

Tensions continue to rise on the UC Santa Barbara campus over the Israel–Palestine conflict after the university suspended its MultiCultural Center, canceling all activities, when anti-Zionist signage was found throughout the building on Monday, February 26. The suspension resulted in social media doxing, faculty protests, a hunger strike, and the university turning to students for advice.

The initial news about anti-Zionist signs first came in images and writings on the official MultiCultural Center (MCC) Instagram account. Since then, further background and unofficial MCC social media posts these from a person, whose identity the Independent has been unable to verify have come to light. On February 29, an unofficial post described the previous engagement as “regrettable” and added that the social media comments and signs that “perpetuated anti-Semitism and contained harmful tropes about Jewish people” were not in line with their values.

The signs in question read “Zionists NOT WELCOME” and “Stay away from our kitchen too!” referencing plans to use the MCC’s kitchen to cook a Shabbat meal for UCSB’s Jewish students. These signs, among others, appeared on the MCC’s official Instagram account that Monday, with the caption, “In case we aren’t clear, let us spell it out.”

A target of some of the signs was Tessa Veksler, the daughter of Soviet Jewish refugees and UCSB’s Associated Students president, whose office is in the MCC. One sign read, “You can run but you can’t hide Tessa Veksler!”

“I feel a strong sense of unease on and off campus, and a deep sadness for what’s happened,” Veksler said in an interview this Tuesday. “I don’t want the MCC to remain closed, but accountability needs to happen.

“However, one community’s safety can’t come at the expense of another,” she added, alluding to the disproportionate harm that minority students are feeling due to the MCC’s closure.

“Individuals on this campus need to learn how to engage in civil discourse,” Veksler said of her ideal outcome to the conflict. “We need to humanize one another in divisive situations like this. I’m a human, too.”

Several people the Independent spoke with confirmed events leading up to the shuttering of the MCC. On the Sunday before, the Center’s annual Social Justice Conference conducted an activism art project that included making signs. By the following morning, multiple anti-Zionist posters were stuck to the walls. Self-proclaimed Zionist students “occupied” the MCC that Monday, and students on both sides of the issue engaged, some say heatedly,

others say with calm. By 4 p.m., the MCC was suspended by UCSB administrators.

In the days following the closure, multiple MCC staff members and student interns were doxed, publicly identified for aggressive harassment on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) by national groups advocating for Israel. All the information and posts were subsequently removed.

The doxed individuals denied involvement in the posted signage, as have UCSB Jewish Voices for Peace and Students for Justice in Palestine. “There is no space in our movement for anti-Semitism or any form of racism,” wrote the two student-led organizations in a February 28 statement.

UCSB faculty added their voices. On March 2, the Department of Black Studies released a statement condemning the university’s actions, citing the “UC’s insidious refusal to call for a ceasefire.” Regarding the MCC, “These event cancellations … signal a threat to BIPOC, queer, and trans students’, staff’s, and faculty’s ability to engage in free and public intellectual activity,” the statement read. They called for a “day-long voluntary interruption of activities … followed by work slowdowns,” starting March 7.

The “interruption” included a teach-in, which approximately 400 UCSB students, faculty, and staff joined to discuss the MCC and the broader Israel–Palestine conflict. Black Studies issued a statement that students, professors, and Academics for Justice in Palestine spoke “in solidarity with the cause of Palestinian rights” and emphasized their “right to assembly, freedom of expression, and academic freedom.”

Signs at UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center posted this past weekend “spell out” an anti-Zionist message.

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East Beach Ice Plant Iced

If anything is annoyingly familiar about East Beach, it’s the ice plant. The sprawling, non-native “carpet weeds” make up the border between the sand and the sidewalk, creating a thick mat of spiky green shrubs that suffocate native species. However, the city ripped the carpet out across 1.1 acres of East Beach’s coastal dunes between Calle Cesar Chavez and the soccer fields next to Palm Park Beach House. In its place, they planted 3,200 Central Coast natives, which was just completed on March 5.

According to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, ice plant was introduced to California in the early 1900s as an erosioncontrol tool used on railroad tracks and roadsides. However, the South African succulents alter the composition of local soil. On the other hand, native coastal dune plant species, the city says, aid in the formation and stabilization of sand dunes and support local wildlife, including birds and bees.

The first phase of the “East Beach Habitat Restoration Project” was “solarization,” or covering the weeds with a black tarp to fry both the plants and the seeds. The next phase was installing irrigation, fencing, and native plants and seeds. According to the city, this “plant palette” of five species silver bur ragweed, pink sand verbena, dune morning glory, beach suncup, and seacliff buckwheat was selected by a “qualified biologist with decades of experience with

The suspect was booked at the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall while the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not confirmed whether this attack is related to the teen knife fight on 2/27 that also resulted in the campus going into lockdown.

For $250,000, ownership of the Santa Barbara News-Press online archive, and its various domain names, may be sold to Weyaweya Ltd., a company based on the island nation of Malta. While the bankruptcy attorneys did not answer questions about the Maltese company, in their motion to sell the online assets, they also requested payment to two former News-Press employees who held the content and the login information, Philip Kiner and Yolanda Apodaca. Bidding will be allowed at the hearing, to start at $260,000 and in $5,000 increments thereafter. The sale will take place on 4/9 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 210 before a Santa Barbara bankruptcy court judge.

EDUCATION

Santa Barbara Unified School District and the California School Employees Association have reached more tentative agreements, including increases in wages during a time when layoffs loom on the horizon. That includes increased hourly compensation for classified employees such as custodians and family engagement liaisons with raises of $0.30 to $1.55 for the lowest salary ranges. According to the district’s negotiations update, the agreement was spurred by a “mutual interest” in

coastal restoration” using local species and seeds from regional sources.

Not everyone is happy with the plant selection, however. The Independent received a letter from one resident concerned about ragweed, calling it a “severe allergen.” She said it is the “worst pollen offender” and suggested it be replaced with a different native species. However, Public Works seems to have no intention to replace the ragweed. The project was reviewed and approved by the California Coastal Commission, and the seeds have already been planted.

Funded by the Water Resources Capital Program, the project has now transitioned to the five-year maintenance phase in which the city will continue to monitor and support plant establishment. At the end of the maintenance period, the irrigation and fencing will be removed. Callie Fausey

having the lowest earners start closer to $20/hour, with the knowle dge that further negotiations will continue to increase wages. These compensation proposals will add around $254,000 in ongoing costs to the district’s budget.

Fred Razo was appointed principal of Santa Barbara High School following six months as interim principal. Razo came out of retirement to take on the role after former principal Elise Simmons resigned in August. He previously worked at SBHS for 15 years, serving as the school’s assistant principal under both Simmons and former principal John Becchio. Before that, he worked in Santa Maria and for the Santa Barbara County Office of Education, getting his start as a school counselor at Santa Cruz High School. Read more at independent.com/ fred-razo-takes-over.

Last month, the Carpinteria Unified School District quietly filed its case against the state Commission on Professional Competence that ordered suspended Carpinteria Middle School teacher and union president Jay Hotchner be rehired. Although the commission found that Hotchner “engaged in conduct that was inappropriate,” unprofessional, and made students “uncomfortable,” it concluded that Hotchner’s dismissal was not warranted, because the district failed to establish that Hotchner was unfit to teach or acted immorally. The school district vehemently disagreed with this verdict. On 3/1, the commission received its court summons, to which it must respond by the end of the month.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

A NEW DAWN: The beach suncup (above) is one of five plant species replacing the ice plant at East Beach

D-Day Vet Turning 100

Ar t Petersen, about to turn 100, fought as a paratrooper with the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Division during World War II, seeing action during the Normandy Invasion on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and in the Battle of the Bulge that December. In between, he’d be forced to jump out of a “wounded” plane having himself sustained a flesh wound while flying into serious military action against German troops in Holland in September. Petersen would be demoted from corporal to private for defying orders to check himself into a hospital in England for care. Instead, he went back into the fray. In all, Petersen would sustain two wounds, jump from two planes that had been shot one on fire and be awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.

Petersen was born in Mexico City, the son of a staff member for the Danish Embassy. His family eventually moved to L.A., where he attended high school. In 1941, he moved to Santa Barbara, according to local military historian John Blankenship and champion of veterans’ causes.

Shortly after a Japanese sub shelled an Ellwood tool shed, triggering the roundup of Japanese and Japanese American

MULTICULTURAL CENTER

The protests now include a hunger strike. On March 9, Charlene Macharia, a doctoral student at UCSB’s Gevirtz School of Education, announced a seven-day hunger strike over the administration’s handling of the Israel–Palestine conflict and the MCC suspension.

Academics for Justice in Palestine, a faculty group that holds weekly meetings with Students for Justice in Palestine and 16 other student organizations, noted that “the posters that students put up at the MCC are not the beginning of the story” and cited “months, if not years, of silencing of discussion on Palestine.” The group is compiling a report on the events leading to the MCC’s closure.

“The campus finally woke up” following these events, said professors Bishnupriya Ghosh and Sherene Seikaly, speaking for Academics for Justice in Palestine. “The allyship that we’ve seen is so valued,” they said

families, Petersen tried to volunteer for the U.S. Marines, Navy, and Army. All three branches would turn the “skinny 18-yearold” down, recalled Blankenship.

Ultimately, however, Petersen would find himself drafted into the army; he signed up to be a paratrooper, Blankenship said, because it paid $50 extra a month. The 101st, he said, enjoyed a well-deserved reputation for toughness: “They went after the Germans with no mercy.”

After the war, Petersen moved back to Santa Barbara and quickly married his wife of 70 years, Gloria, whom he’d met shortly before getting drafted. Together, they raised a family of four kids. Petersen started a window washing business and landed a significant contract early on with UCSB. He has remained active in veterans’ affairs and can frequently be spotted during veterans’ parades, driving with Blankenship in a ceremonial vintage jeep.

Nick Welsh

Petersen, who officially turns 100 on March 30, is the last surviving member of his battalion. On Sunday, March 17, at 1:30 p.m., a party honoring Petersen will be held at the Veterans’ Memorial Building on Cabrillo Boulevard.

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of the Chicana and Chicano Studies and the Feminist Studies departments, which have joined in denouncing the suspension.

“We want people to see us for the intersectional movement that we’re building, and not just the fear that has come out of this situation,” Seikaly stressed.

In light of the consistent backlash, UCSB is taking a new approach to tackling the hostile campus climate asking the students.

The Division of Student Affairs is calling for student input on how best to spend their one-time funding from the UC system to help combat discrimination on campus. “This is an important opportunity to address bias faced by advocates for Palestine and Israel,” wrote Margaret Klawunn, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, in the call for suggestions. The survey was emailed to all registered students, who are asked to submit proposals for priority consideration before March 18. n

Art Peterson, who celebrates his 100th birthday this month, holds up a photo of himself from his days in the 101st Airborne Division.

‘Protest’ Bob Hansen, Homeless Advocate, Dies

Longtime homeless activist, perennial city council candidate, and political class clown “Protest” Bob Hansen died of a sudden heart attack Monday, March 12, at the age of 76 at his home outside Santa Paula.

In the 1980s, Hansen, who then lived in a camper van with his wife, Nancy McCradie, burst onto the local political landscape as a loud, insistent, outrageous, courageous, theatrical, sweet, funny, and messy voice for homeless rights. He was part of a cadre of local activists who did not seek to speak for the homeless; they actually were homeless. They were demanding not so much assistance as their civil rights. As such, Hansen and his wife helped successfully challenge the law barring people without fixed addresses from voting.

Hansen, who relished the controlled explosion of a public protest, participated in a demonstration that blocked Highway 101 for half an hour. He frequently showed up in front of the City Council, demanding City Hall provide public restrooms for people on the streets. He advocated for the creation of day centers, complained of police harassment, sought ceremonial moments of silence, and was quick to quote John Lennon’s “Give Peace a Chance.”

Sometimes, his soliloquies meandered, and he would refuse to step away from the podium; police would be called. Hansen was probably arrested more than 20 times.

Along the way, he ran multiple times for mayor and City Council. In

one election, he garnered 2,000 votes, said McCradie.

Hansen grew up in Los Angles in a middle-class family. During the Vietnam War, he served in the military, but not in Vietnam. He was a talented runner he ran the mile relay for Pierce Community College and was reportedly practicing to compete for a spot on the Olympic team when, according to McCradie, he “just stopped.”

He got married, had a daughter, and got divorced. About 1980, he moved to Santa Barbara, where he lived in his vehicle and fell in with a like-minded crowd for whom protest was part cause, part party. They were funded by Kit Tremaine, then a wellknown philanthropist in town who put her money behind hell-raising efforts on behalf of the homeless.

As the years passed and the funding dried up, Hansen’s activism became more episodic. So, too, was his residence in Santa Barbara. Most recently, Hansen and McCradie lived in Santa Paula. In recent years, McCradie has become more energized with the Committee for Social Justice, seeking again to provide a forum so homeless people can speak for themselves. Hansen, made aware this was not a stage setting for his theatrics, did not engage.

A memorial service for Hansen at Pershing Park has been set for 3 p.m. on April 1, his birthday. Nick Welsh

CIT Y

The City Council voted unanimously on 3/12 to update training standards for Airport Patrol officers, requiring Airport Patrol candidates to go through the same minimum law enforcement and weapons training as S.B. Police, County Sheriff’s deputies, and Harbor Patrol. Since airport officers are sworn peace officers under California law, they are required by federal guidelines to provide “armed law enforcement services” at the airport. Due to recent updates in state regulations relating to recruitment and training of law enforcement officers, the Airport Patrol will officially join the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program to ensure that all officer training complies with minimum selection and training standards.

To build an outdoor dining parklet under the City of Santa Barbara’s newly enacted fee structure, a restaurant owner will pay as much as $4,800 outside the Coastal Zone and more than $10,000 within it being the area bounded by the ocean and Highway 101 or Cliff Drive. But the restaurateurs speaking to the City Council on 3/12 were more concerned with the required traffic barriers not so much the $500 monthly rental for a K-rail but the $5,000 cost to move the four-ton objects in or out. The parklets in question are those on city streets but are not on the State Street Promenade or any road with two lanes in one direction, like Milpas or Haley. Read more at independent.com/ parklet-fees. n

A potluck celebration of life for “Protest” Bob Hansen will be held at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara on April 1, his birthday

COURTESY

Political Stunts

In several recent TV appearances, President Biden has referred to himself as a “committed Zionist.” But how does that explain his tortured logic in dealing with the deadly, man-made famine in Gaza?

Why not support a cease-fire? As Israel’s banker, he could insist that the needed food, clean water, and medicine in those blocked food trucks be permitted immediate passage. Instead of doing so, the president ordered air drops, a politically motivated stunt that has already proven insufficient, ineffective, and deadly. The meager airdrops have injured dozens of starving Palestinians, and one delivered by the Jordanians crushed at least five to death.

Why not deliver the lifesaving aid the cheapest and safest way by requiring Israel like other U.S. arms recipients to accept basic human rights conditions? But, no, Biden prefers to spend tens if not hundreds of millions of taxpayer money to build a “pier” in Gaza. Experts say the proposed spectacle well-meaning but sadly futile will take months to construct. That’s not all. Also, it’s likely to also expose the 1,000 U.S. troops required to do the job to gunfire, bombs, and other dangers that you see every day in conflict zones.

Go figure.

Kevin McKiernan, S.B.

Journo Ethics

Barry

Maher’s story “Meghan, Harry, and Barry” in last week’s paper was very funny, but it also emphasized why we need professional, responsible journalists and news outlets. There used to be ethics. We need to go back to teaching critical thinking in the schools, part of which is how to make decisions about the credibility of news reports.

Thanks for publishing this. If I were still in the classroom, it would become a great example (and very palatable) on just how unreliable the “news” can be when authority is not vetted.

Hattie Beresford, S.B.

‘Stop Pretending’

The city’s plan to place homes at Paseo Nuevo and keep about 50,000 square feet of retail raised both hope and rancor:

thewhole_pi: This is great! I hope there’s a way to regulate people who will be renting the units and not allow the tenants to use the units as secondary/summer homes. * uma.ortizrios: What an

amazing way to stimulate the local economy by allowing more L.A. lame heads to use S.B. as a weekend getaway and put more money into the pockets of greed hoarding landlords/property owners while no one can afford to run a business here and all the shops have been empty for years.

anthonyyy_n: They should all be affordable. It would be great. * myraalejandravazquez: Long story short, nothing will be affordable housing. Stop pretending like these developers will actually bring affordable units; we all know the second they are built they are flipped to “luxury” homes. Same bullsh*t, different area. State Street is dead; that place is just a shadow what it was years ago.

fishberg5: I still remember going to see four blockbuster movies when the theater first opened. Little did I know the lifespan of this entire concept would be 30 some years.

In with the New?

Candidate Roy Lee held a lead over incumbent Das Williams in the race for 1st District county supervisor in our Election Day reporting:

diverdave43: Your bias is glaring in your synopsis of what happened! How dare you declare Das Williams’s defeat was due to low voter turnout! Did you ever consider people were tired of his decisionmaking? After all, as the Indy has reported many times, the residents of Carpinteria have been fed up with the stench of marijuana in their town, and Das, who was a supporter of their licensing, did nothing. Do better, Indy, and leave your biases at the doorstep. * sbsoundguy: Now we can lay down the law on the pot growers.

thefrischapproach: Congratulations to Roy, a fixture in the community, wonderful person, so proud of him for this victory. Stopped into the restaurant this morning to congratulate him. Several others were doing the same. A great victory by a good guy. So refreshing in these cacophonous times. * kimcrane66: People have lost faith in the voting process; hopefully this gives new life to some fresh candidates: Out with the old, in with the new!

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Barbara Levenstein 2/21/1943 - 1/11/2024

Barbara was born February 21 1943 to Sarah and Eugene Levenstein in Bronx New York , she graduated High School in the Bronx …. Attended Hunter College and worked as a Chemist at Lederle Laboratories in Pearl River NY ( this was the 1970s). At Lederle , Barbara ( or Barbie what most of us knew her as and as Barbie would like to remind us she was the first Barbie before Mattel invented Barbie) Met a coworker and became part of the family and went waterskiing and camping and running with them for many months until Barb moved to Santa Barbara and the coworkers daughter followed a year later.

The sports continued in SB and Barbie participated and finished well in the Hawaii triathlon and Ultra Marathon when if you showed up you qualified to race. In 1980s she married Paul Cole and they enjoyed many years together cycling through California until Paul died in 2002.

Barbie worked as a volunteer for Hospice and enjoyed that very much. Barbie traveled the world with her close friend Ruth and continued to enjoy daily long walks with multiple friends and her stationery bike riding in her later years until she was recently admitted to Cottage Hospital.

Barbie was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2000’s and fortunately was able to enjoy her life until the end.

Unfortunately the cancer did spread and ultimately she passed away at Cottage Hospital January 11,2024 from brain cancer. Her sister Marla and good friend Sue would like to thank the Cottage Hospital SICU and Oncology unit for their very patient , skilled and thoughtful care of Barb along with the entire Cottage emergency staff where Barbie was given best care with kindness from all

when she received her grim diagnosis.

Thank you to Dr. Kass who cared for Barbie with her cancer for many years. Barbie had the utmost respect for you.

Barbie will be missed by her sister Marla and her many friends she made along the way.

Rest in peace Barbie!

10/17/1928 - 3/3/2024

George Mattos beloved Father, passed away peacefully on March 3rd. A native of Santa Barbara, he was 1 of 4 brothers. George served in the armed forces and was stationed in Oahu, HI.

George is survived by his two daughters, Rebecca Bohnet and Charlene Sain; his brother, Richard Mattos; also his nieces and nephews, Kelley, Mark , Rob and Laura Mattos. He is predeceased by his son, Chris Mattos in 2015. George has 4 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, and 11 nieces and nephews. He worked as a Surveyor for Santa Barbara County for many years. He was a member of: Native Sons of the Golden West, The Westerners, and very valuable participant of Rancheros Vistadores. George also once served as El Presidente of Old Spanish Days.

George was also very fond of Mule Days in Bishop, California. He loved to go camping and deer hunting and he will be missed by many. Graveside services will be held on March 14, 2024 at 12:30pm at Santa Barbara Cemetery.

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George Angelo Mattos

A Glimpse of Gay History at UC Santa Barbara

University’s Provost Was Caught in the ‘Lavender Scare’

BY BRIDGE MCWAID AND DWIGHT F. REYNOLDS

March 28, 2024, will mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Clark George Kuebler, the third leader of the institution that was to become UC Santa Barbara. Kuebler was a prominent defender of the value of the liberal arts in some of the darkest hours of the Cold War. He was also a victim of the 1950s McCarthy-era purges that forced many LGBTQ people from their positions in government and higher education what came to be known as the “Lavender Scare.” This would be a highly appropriate moment for UCSB to offer some expression of regret for how this early leader of our campus was treated, while also recognizing and celebrating his accomplishments and vision.

In February 1955, Santa Barbara offered a warm welcome to the new head of the Santa Barbara College of the University of California, Provost Clark G. Kuebler (the title “chancellor” was not introduced until 1959). With a BA from Northwestern and a PhD in Classics from the University of Chicago, he taught for several years as a faculty member of the Department of Classics at Northwestern. He was then appointed as the seventh president of Ripon College, Wisconsin, where he quadrupled student enrollment, increased the college endowment from $750,000 to more than $3 million, and strengthened the college’s standing by hiring only new faculty with PhD degrees from prestigious universities. His national reputation as a scholar and public lecturer, along with his proven track record as a college president, made him a perfect fit for the budding new Santa Barbara College that later became UCSB.

The Goleta Valley Times wrote on April 1, 1955: “Clark George Kuebler, an inspired and persistent salesman for liberal arts education, was inaugurated as provost of Santa Barbara College this week amid pomp and circumstance worthy of this academic milestone in the development of the University of California that is growing in importance every year.” The Santa Barbara News-Press on March 28, 1955, reported that the governor of California, the president of the University of California, and 450 “gowned and

capped delegates and faculty members” participated in the event in front of several thousand spectators. This was also an inauguration of sorts for the new Goleta campus, described as “almost barren, as yet, of trees and shrubs.”

Kuebler’s inaugural address, “Liberal Arts A Luxury or a Necessity?” was published in full in the News-Press. He began by saying that he was “overwhelmed by the friendliness and helpfulness” of everyone at the University of California and the warm welcome he had received from the communities of Santa Barbara and Goleta. He then launched into an impassioned defense of the value and purpose of the liberal arts. He noted that “that kind of education, because it seems to some to be impractical, needs constant definition and defense,” a sentiment that could equally well apply to the precarious situation of the humanities in our own times, nearly 70 years later.

In his first months in office, he devoted himself to bringing “town and gown” together he gave the commencement address at Santa Barbara High School, introduced the Santa Barbara Music Society’s Third Bach Festival at the Lobero Theatre, and spoke at Trinity Episcopal Church. To nearly everyone in both academic and civic circles, he seemed the right man, at the right place, at the right time.

And then he was accused of being gay.

That fall, Kuebler traveled to New York to interview candidates for positions as professors in the English Department. On November 6, 1955, he invited a young man up to his room in the Biltmore Hotel. That young man turned out to be 28-year-old Eugene Kelly, a police officer with the N.Y.C. Vice Squad. Where and how they met is not clear, but Kelly accompanied Kuebler to his room, where, according to newspaper accounts, Kuebler made an “immoral proposition,” at which point Kelly revealed his identity. Kelly later reported that Kuebler then “offered him $30 to forget the incident,” and when Kelly refused, Kuebler allegedly “pummeled him.” In case readers did not understand the full implication of this account, some newspapers added the insidious detail that the 47-year-

old Kuebler was “a bachelor [who] lives with his mother” (Kansas City Times, Nov. 6, 1955). Kuebler was arrested on a morals charge and for assaulting an officer. The story was published in newspapers across the country.

Kuebler asserted his innocence, however, and less than two weeks later, after several witnesses testified to Kuebler’s good character, all charges were dismissed due to insufficient evidence. Magistrate Hyman Bushel commented, “There is not a jury in the world that would convict this man” (The Indianapolis Star, Nov. 18, 1955). Dean John C. Snidecor was appointed acting provost, and in the wake of the national scandal, Clark G. Kuebler offered his resignation.

The News-Press (Dec. 17, 1955) reported his resignation under the headline “Kuebler Quits as Provost of Local College: Board of Regents Accepts Resignation at L.A. Meeting,” but also published his poignant personal statement:

During the past six weeks I have tried to evaluate objectively the results my tragic experience in New York. Clearly exonerated in a court of law, I am innocent of the charge and its ugly implications; and yet the publicity given to the false accusation has done me irreparable damage. There are always those who consider an accusation a conviction of guilt; they habitually believe the worst of others, they are jealous of what success the accused may have had or they dislike him for what he is or stands for and use the accusation as a weapon for character assassination … My first interest has been and still is the university which honored me by calling me from the presidency of Ripon to head Santa Barbara College. I am determined that my personal tragedy not stand in the way of its future. Accordingly, on Wednesday of this week I formalized and made irrevocable the resignation which I had submitted to President Sproul on Nov. 17 by telegram from New York. This I have done with full awareness of its results for me and my family; but I have done it out of respect and affection for the university.

Clark George Kuebler served as the third leader of UC Santa Barbara, before he resigned after getting caught up in the “Lavender Scare.”

Kuebler (right) moved to Brazil, where he was a member of the country’s Fulbright Commission.

These events took place at the tail end of the McCarthy era, when Senator Joseph McCarthy led campaigns to harass and prosecute communists and homosexuals in government, universities, and the entertainment industry. Although the search for communists has received the majority of attention from historians, the “Lavender Scare” that sought to entrap and arrest homosexuals probably implicated and ruined more people’s lives than the “Red Scare.” Homosexuals were purged from the federal government and in many cases from positions in American universities. Homophobia was rampant, and even the accusation of being homosexual could destroy a person’s career. Kuebler’s dismissal or resignation was probably unavoidable once his arrest became public and the scandal became national news.

After resigning from his position as provost, Kuebler traveled to Brazil, where he lived the rest of his life. He is listed as having been a private businessman, and in the 1960s, he served on the Fulbright Commission there. He died in Rio de Janeiro on March 28, 1974, and was buried in Palatine County, Illinois, where he had grown up.

While author bridge mcwaid, a UCSB History PhD student, was conducting this research, she remarked, “This story about Clark George Kuebler is not simply about one man, but rather it’s part of a larger story of our nation and its institutions policing and punishing queer bodies, personhoods, lives, and loves. I am honored to recover this story, angered by its reality, and hopeful that the ongoing paths toward freedom and justice are being paved as we (un)learn about important figures like CGK.”

Kuebler may never have identified as “gay” in the modern sense of the term, for there was little in the way of visible “gay pride” or an accessible gay community to welcome and support him in the 1950s. But he is certainly part of UCSB’s LGBTQ history. He is a figure who was dealt with in a deplorable manner, a man whose life and career were ruined because legalized homophobia forced men like Kuebler to hide their sexual desire.

The laws have thankfully changed; police entrapment is no longer (commonly) used to pursue and prosecute sexual activity among consenting adults we can only hope that if a similar incident came to light today, the individuals involved would be treated more justly. In the meantime, this is a moment for all of us to reflect upon the experiences of members of the LGBTQ community and other minorities in the 1950s and beyond, and work together to build a future on our campus and in society as a whole where that kind of oppression is no longer tolerated. n

County of Santa Barbara Planning Commission

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

2023-2031 Housing Element Update Rezone Amendments

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Santa Maria Betteravia Center

511 Lakeside Pkwy, Santa Maria, CA 93455 earing begins at 9:00 A.M.

Monday, April 1, 2024

Planning Commission Hearing Room

123 E. Anacapa, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Hearing begins at 9:00 A.M.

On March 27, 2024, and April 1, 2024, the County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings to consider making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the adoption of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Rezone Amendments to implement Programs 1, 2, and 3 of Chapter 5 of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. Adoption of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Rezone Amendments will require the following:

A resolution amending the text and maps of the Land Use Element, including community and area plans, as applicable, of the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan (Case No. 24GPA-00003);

A resolution amending the text of the Circulation Element of the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan (Case No. 24GPA-00005);

An ordinance amending the County Zoning Map of the County Land Use and Development Code to rezone select parcels, in compliance with Chapter 35.104 (Case No. 24RZN-00001) The Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) proposed to be rezoned in the Inland Area include some or all of the following: 129-151-026, 103-740-016, 103-740-017, 103181-006, 105-330-001, 105-330-002, 107-250-019, 107-250-020, 107-250-021, 107-250-022, 107-590-001, 107-580027, 107-470-003, 107-470-011, 107-250-017, 107-770-027, 107-270-051, 109-040-001, 097-491-007, 097-492-007, 097-371-071, 143-220-007, 143-261-002, 149-290-001, 103-080-048, 071-140-064, 071-140-072, 071-140-071, 071140-048, 065-090-031, 065-230-012, 071-190-036, 065-040-041,065-030-012, 065-080-010, 065-080-011, 077-530021, 077-530-020, 077-530-012, 059-130-011, 059-130-014, 059-130-015, 057-143-001, 065-080-024, 065-080-008, 065-080-009, 065-040-026, 097-371-075, 097-371-072, 101-130-016, and 101-130-019.

An ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the County Land Use and Development Code, Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, in compliance with Chapter 35.104 (Case No. 24ORD-00007);

A resolution amending the text and maps of the Coastal Land Use Plan, including community and area plans, as applicable, of the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program (Case No. 24GPA-00004);

An ordinance amending the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code by amending the existing South Coast Rural Region Zoning Map and the existing Goleta Community Plan Zoning South Map to rezone select parcels, in compliance with Section 35-180 (Case No. 24RZN-00002). The APNs proposed to be rezoned in the Coastal Zone include some or all of the following: 004-013-023, 004-005-001, 075-020-035, 001080-046, and 001-080-045.

An ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, in compliance with Section 35-180 (Case No. 24ORD-00008);

Make the required CEQA findings, approve the Statement of Overriding Considerations, and certify the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) pursuant to the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Case No. 23EIR-00004). As a result of this project, significant effects on the environment are anticipated in the following categories: Aesthetics and Visual Resources, Agricultural Resources, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, Population and Housing, Public Services and Recreation, Transportation, Utilities and Water Supply, and Wildfire; and

Select sufficient rezone sites and County-owned sites to accommodate the County’s 2023-2031 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) plus a 15 percent buffer for the lower- and moderate-income levels.

The adoption hearings are part of a multi-year effort to satisfy the requirements of maintaining sufficient sites zoned to accommodate the 2023-2031 RHNA of 5,664 new units within the unincorporated county. The project involves 36 potential rezone sites. Eighteen potential rezone sites are located in the North County within the Orcutt Community Plan area, the Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan area, Mission Hills, and New Cuyama. Eighteen potential rezone sites are located in the South Coast within the Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan area, Goleta Community Plan area, and Carpinteria Valley. The project also includes eight County-owned sites as potential housing locations and one Countyowned site as a pending housing project (i.e., Hollister Lofts). These sites are located in the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Supervisorial Districts.

Please visit the project website below or contact the County Planning and Development Department for additional information. To review the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update, Final Program EIR, staff report, and related documents, please visit the project website:

https://www.countyofsb.org/3177/Housing-Element-Update

For more information, please contact Jessi Steele-Blossom at the County Planning and Development Department:

Email: jsteele@countyofsb.org | Tel: 805-884-8082

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The following methods of participation are available to the public.

1. You may observe the live stream of the County Planning Commission meetings on (1) Local Cable Channel 20, (2) online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV-Livestream; or (3) YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20.

2. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available:

 Distribution to the County Planning Commission - Submit your comment via email prior to 12:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the County Planning Commission hearing. Please submit your comment to the Recording Secretary at dvillalo@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately.

 Attend the Meeting In-Person: Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments at the County Planning Commission meeting in-person.

 Attend the Meeting by Zoom Webinar - Individuals wishing to provide public comment during the County Planning Commission meeting can do so via Zoom webinar by clicking the below link to register in advance. Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information about joining the webinar. Zoom registration will be available at: https://www.countyofsb.org/3177/Housing-Element-Update.

Attendance and participation by the public is invited and encouraged. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Hearing Support Staff (805) 568-2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements.

If you challenge the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Planning Commission prior to the public hearing.

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Before Kuebler’s inauguration as provost, he and his mother, Mrs. George M. Kuebler, made the social rounds.

Eric Messmore 4/8/1984 - 3/4/2024

Eric Messmore, a loving son, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2024 at his home in Santa Barbara. He was born in Santa Monica in April 1984 and grew up in Southern California until the family moved to Norman, Oklahoma. After finishing at Norman High School, Eric returned to Santa Barbara where he attended city college and started working.

Eric had a great sense of humor, an infectious laugh, and genuine smile. He never met a stranger and everyone enjoyed being around him. He sought new adventures and learning new skills. He was a great cook and enjoyed making meals for friends and family. Eric found great joy in travelling and spending time with dear family and friends. He had a compassionate soul and an even bigger loving, heart. He could often be found playing his guitar, singing along to some of his favorite songs, sitting out outside, enjoying the sun and fresh air, or reading an interesting book.

In school he was active in sports, playing baseball, soccer, football, and roller hockey. Oklahoma is where he began the love affair with golf. He found he had a natural gift for the game and carried that back to California when he moved back to Santa Barbara.

He had a variety of jobs over the years, but his favorite was working at ‘Muni’, the local Santa Barbara golf course, where he met great people and worked on perfecting his game. In recent years he had worked in the family business focused on maintenance and repair for commercial and rental properties. From that experience, Eric naturally transitioned into working as a hotel maintenance/ property engineer here in Santa Barbara. His great work ethic, which he prided himself on, along with hard work and determination, was quickly noticed by his employers garnering him several promotions during his time with them.

He will be forever missed by those who loved and/or knew him. Eric is survived by his

sister and best friend Kristin Messmore (and her husband Joe Johnson of Virginia), his parents Rick and Marsha Messmore, his beloved sweetheart Saulina Martinez, and many great friends and extended family.

Services will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, March 15 2024 at Welch-Ryce-Haider Chapel in their downtown location at 15 E. Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA. Internment at Santa Barbara cemetery will immediately follow.

There will be a celebration of life for family and friends held at Mulligans Café and Bar at the SB Municipal Golf Course, 3500 McCaw Avenue, Santa Barbara at 3:00pm. Please RSVP with your name to marshamessmore@aol.com.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the PARC Foundation designated to the Russ Morrison Trust (https://www. parcsb.org) in Eric’s name. Each year the Russ Morrison Trust funds scholarships to Santa Barbara area high school students to help with their college expenses and additionally help support Russ Morrison Junior Golf; a year long, affordably priced golf program for young people at the Santa Barbara Golf Club

Orrin G. Sage, Jr

5/31/1946 - 2/12/2024

Orrin Sage died unexpectedly Monday afternoon February 12, 2024 in Grass Valley, CA. He and his wife Cindy lived in Santa Barbara for 50 years before returning to the land and ranching in northern California. After growing up together riding horses in rural Chatsworth, they shared a common vision for their life works, a long marriage, a small but successful consulting firm and a love of teaching in the Environmental Studies Program, University of California, Santa Barbara (19701981 and 1985-1988). Dr. Sage completed both a Masters and PhD degree in Environmental Geology at UCSB. They turned University Extension classes into learning adventures for many students in the 1970’s, challenging students to learn wilderness skills in addition to glaciology, hydrology, natural history and conservation at the Yosemite Institute, the Santa

Barbara Channel Islands, and on river trips in Canada and Alaska. In later years, they enjoyed trekking in the Sierra, Nepal and Bhutan, and many trips to the Yukon territories and Atlin, British Columbia.

Orrin spent much of his childhood on the Sage Ranch in the Simi Hills, CA which became a focus of his academic work in environmental geology as well as a practical education in cattle ranching and orchard farming. He built his young family a bunkhouse from old fencing, and solar panels for the roof. Many UCSB students enjoyed their turn at field studies on the Sage Ranch during the 1970’s which involved camping out, cooking outdoors, visiting Native American caves on the property and learning field mapping techniques.

Sage Associates provided environmental and agricultural consulting for over 50 years and was instrumental in the early development of conservation easements. Orrin worked on more than 3 million acres of agricultural and grazing land in California and southern Nevada. More than 700,000 acres are now preserved under conservation easements including the Hearst San Simeon Ranch and 23,000 acres of the Bridgeport Valley in the eastern Sierra. His favorite work was helping families to preserve their working ranchlands for future generations.

He was a Trustee of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History in the 1990-1996 and Fellow of the Explorers Club since 1979. He was a Board Member of the Eastern Sierra Land Trust (2007-2012) and remained on the ESLT Lands Committee until his death. From 2004 – 2006 he served as a Board Member of the Society for Rangeland Management. He held a State of California, Board of Forestry Registration as a Certified Rangeland Manager.

Orrin is survived by his wife Cindy, daughters Stephanie Kerst (Stuart) of Menlo Park and Amy Thomsen (Scott) of Grass Valley and grandchildren Avery Orrin Kerst (14), Ford Alexander Smith Kerst (12), Drake Porter Thomsen (12) and Beckett Hunter Thomsen (10). Orrin will be remembered for his love for and devotion to his children and grand-children. He loved deeply, knew how listen and how to be the quiet, steady mentor to his students, colleagues, family and friends. At his request, there will be no formal services. He would urge us all to go hike somewhere inspirational and send him a wish for a good journey up the trail.

Jennifer Mae Everett 8/19/1944 - 2/17/2024

Jennifer Mae Everett passed away February 17, 2024, at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Jennifer was born August 19, 1944 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. At an early age she moved with her parents to Thunder Bay/Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada. Jennifer was the third child of Edward/Ted and Marka Hawkins. Jennifer attended Lakeview high school and Lakehead University where she was an assistant librarian. While on staff at Lakehead University she graduated in library science. Jennifer furthered her career as the assistant librarian at Confederation College in Thunder Bay. She married Lorne Everett, also from Thunder Bay, at an early age and they moved to Tucson Arizona in 1969 as Lorne completed his doctoral program in 1972 and joined the Department of Hydrology as a young professor at the University of Arizona. In 1974 Jennifer and Lorne moved to Santa Barbara California to join General Electric’s Think Tank, TEMPO. She resided there in Bel Aire Knolls for the rest of her life.

Jennifer was a beautiful, gracious lady with charm, style and talent. She exuded sunshine and warmth with a smile that would light up every room. She was a stunning model and loved playing tennis, winning several local tennis club tournaments. Jennifer was a member of the Cathedral Oaks Tennis club, the Samarkand tennis club, Elks #613, and the Los Fiesteros dinner dance Club. From 2000 to 2009 Jennifer was the First Lady of Lakehead University during Lorne’s Chancellorship where she participated in all graduation events including dinners, awards, pinning ceremonies etc.

For 27 continuous years Jennifer and Lorne were invited by the Science Adviser to the Pope Dr Antonino Zichichi to attend Planetary Emergency meetings in Italy. Over 124 Nobel Laureates attended the meetings over the years. During this time, she would celebrate her birthday, captivating the attendees with her beauty and grace. On many occasions a second fall trip to Europe was requested. Often the fall trip was held at CERN

Geneva, home of the Large Hadron Collider or at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in the Vatican. In 2007 Dr Everett and Jennifer were invited back to Rome to spend 11 days over Christmas in the Vatican. Meetings were held in the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Dinners were held in rooms designed by Galileo Galilei.

Jennifer and Lorne traveled the world extensively with over 40 trips to Europe. Often, they would visit Italy, Switzerland, Russia, Egypt, Greece, Mexico, Costa Rica, France, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Bora Bora, etc.. They were members of The Captain’s Table based on their numerous ocean cruises. Jennifer and Lorne were the Navy League big band dance champions and danced on every occasion as they travelled. Lorne was a raconteur and featured speaker on many Crystal Cruise Line voyages and with Jennifer they travelled the seas. Lorne’s presentations focused on the World Federation of Scientists’ Planetary Emergencies. Whether it was road trips to Acapulco Mexico or the Amalfi coast, ocean and river cruising, the International Ballooning festival in Albuquerque, the New Orleans Jazz festival, or the Paleo (horse races) in Sienna Italy, Jennifer and Lorne lived a life full of excitement.

Jennifer was a devoted and loving mother to her children Stephen and Lauren. Whether it was dance classes, music classes, or tennis and baseball athletic events, Jennifer was always there. Some of Jennifer’s greatest pleasures also included watching her grandchildren play baseball, track and soccer.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Lorne Everett, her son Stephen Edward Everett of Buellton, her daughter in law Julie, her 4 grandchildren Bryan, Casey and Cooper and Cassie, her daughter Jennifer Lauren Everett Smith and her husband Rudy Smith of Santa Paula. She also leaves behind her loving niece Lesli Schelling, and her nephews Barry and Todd Gaggiano. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward (Ted) Hawkins, and Marka Magnuson, her sister Shirley Gaggiano, husband Mario Gaggiano, and their son Deano; and her brother Teddy Hawkins and his wife Barbara.

The Everett family would like to thank Dr William Koonce for his decades of care and devotion to Jennifer.

A funeral service led by Dr Craig Juratsch for Jennifer Everett was held at the Historic Santa Barbara El Presidio Chapel on March 8, 2024, a Celebration of Life will be held in the early spring.

Gloria Taylor

7/29/1929 - 1/30/2023

Gloria Beverly Taylor, from Santa Barbara, died on January 30th, 2023, at 93 years old.

She was born in 1929 to Aldula May Street, and South America Storm, in Birmingham Michigan. As a child she grew up in Bremerton Washington, and was raised in the Mormon faith. She later moved to Salt Lake City to attend Brigham Young University. She met her future husband, Max Byron Taylor in Salt Lake City. Max was a recent graduate of The University of Southern California (USC) and was born and raised in Moab Utah.

They had 3 daughters, Kathryn, Christine, and Loretta. Gloria joined the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and traveled the world preforming in world famous venues. While in New York City the choir appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, where she was featured, singing in her unique high soprano voice. Gloria also sang in the choir for President John F. Kennedy in Temple Square.

In 1960, she sadly lost her amazing singing voice, and resigned from her beloved choir. Soon after, she left the Mormon Church. Gloria took a job as an executive secretary, and shortly was divorced. It was a difficult time for her, working and raising 3 young daughters, all as a single Mom. Despite her struggles she always had an uplifting spirit and positive attitude on life.

During the 1980s, Gloria departed Salt Lake City for San Francisco, where she established her new home. Her charming apartment near Ghirardelli Square boasted a breathtaking view, becoming a beloved gathering place for her family. Together, they embarked on countless adventures aboard the city’s iconic trolleys, exploring parks, museums, and Pier 39, creating cherished memories along the way.

During the early 2020s, Gloria departed from San Francisco, relocating to Santa Barbara to enjoy her retirement and be nearer to her family, particularly her cherished grandchild, Mia. Gloria’s affection for Mia was boundless; she devoted all her spare moments to the

delight of planning park picnics, trips to the zoo and other engaging activities together.

Gloria passed away on January 30th 2023. A graveside service was held in her honor on February 8th, 2023.

She will always be remembered as a devoted mother, and grandmother to Andre, Sarita, Talia, Taylor, Mia, and great grandmother to James.. Her kindness and truly adventuresome spirit will forever live on.

Our mother, Jane Ellen Maddalon, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2024, surrounded by the love of family, having attained over 99 yrs of a very good life. Her early years were spent on the wrong side of the tracks (she would wryly recount) in Minneapolis, MN. However, despite early hardships (depression years, loss of a sister and her mother at a young age), there was love there; and she and her two brothers, Tom Cormier and Bob Cormier, and one sister, Pat Super, all grew up to make enduring marriages, to have good careers, and to raise treasured families.

Mom was valedictorian of her high school class, and went on to graduate the prestigious nursing program at Swedish Hospital in Minnesota. She had decided at an early age to become a career gal – that is until our dashing Italian-raised and -accented, handsome father, a US Army veteran of WWII, returned from war and swept her off her feet, requesting her hand in marriage on their third date. Their marriage lasted 70 years until dad’s passing at age 104 in 2020.

Mom’s early career at SB Cottage Hospital was as head nurse caring for mothers and new babies. When her own children were born, she left work to be an asset as a mom,

scout leader (cubs and brownies), much-loved Sunday School teacher, and all around solid neighborhood mom, running a casual household, always with a bowl of fruit on the table and an open refrigerator policy, and where neighborhood kids were welcomed. Both mom and dad grew up hungry in the depression years: mom in the midwest bible belt, where her own mother set the example, always ready with a sandwich for any tramp who came hungry to the back door, and dad in Europe, under Mussolini. If dad were home from work, it was impossible to get past him without hearing, are you hungry? Come in, come in! Eat! No one was ever made to feel unwelcome, or left hungry, in the Maddalon home.

Mom was the salt-of-theearth, humble and matter-offact. She spent her life being of quiet service to others, no fanfare wanted. She was a passionate and involved member of the Trinity Lutheran Church congregation, along with our father (who was converted from Catholicism by mom’s positive faith). Later in life she became the front office volunteer and friendly face at Recording for the Blind, where she refused to accept a salary until, twenty years in, they threatened to lock the door when they saw her coming if she wouldn’t accept that salary!! Also in her latter years, she spent many hours each week lovingly constructing beautiful quilts for charities such as Blankets for Linus and Lutheran Missions, and taught a popular, enjoyable weekly Bible class at TLC.

In the twilight years of her life she was able to stay in her home with the love and support of her family. Jane was predeceased by her husband, James Maddalon, and sadly also by her son James William Maddalon (1950-2017). She is survived by her loving daughter-inlaw Joyce Maddalon of North Carolina (widow of James Wm), grandchildren Aubrey (Steve Rogers) and Brian Maddalon, and three great-grandchildren, Tessa, Avery and Keaton, all of North Carolina – the many photographs of those cute kids sent from NC over the years were always the highlights of mom’s week; son John Paul Maddalon and daughter-in law Denise Maddalon, who took amazing care of mom these last few years, and their sons, Anthony, Thomas and Joseph, who also stepped up to keep mom and dad safe at home; along with daughter Joan Maddalon, and grandchildren and frequent loving visitor Anna Guerrero

(Matt Levash) and Benjamin Greenspon, also of Santa Barbara. Mom’s unconditional love and support is a deep part of all of us.

A simple service will be held in Jane’s honor at the church home she and dad helped to build, and so loved, Trinity Lutheran Church on upper La Cumbre Road, this Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., the wonderful Pastor Mark officiating. All are welcome to spend an hour celebrating the good life of Jane Maddalon at the church. Coffee and cookies in the sanctuary following services. Of course, donations to TLC are always welcome, supporting the church’s generous and constant commitment to community service and outreach.

On December 18, 2023 Kenneth Truman Kelley passed away at his El Dorado Hills home surrounded by close family.  He was born January 17, 1940 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Grace and Truman Kelley, but primarily grew up in Santa Barbara.  More recently he resided in the Santa Ynez valley for over 35 years where he lost his wife Susan in 2018.  He was the youngest of his siblings and is survived by his brother Kalon, two children Karl and Kristen, his grandson Matthew Salmon and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ken lived life to the fullest from a young age.  As a teenager he fought forest fires, was a grip in high school theater and raced motorcycles and outlaw cars.  He soon moved on to airplanes, joining the U. S. Air Force.  There he became a navigator and ultimately a pilot, both of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters.  He served tours of duty during the height of the cold war as a navigator on a B-52, a

pilot of a C-141, and in Vietnam as an HH-3E rescue pilot.  He was awarded both the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight, notably saving numerous lives.  He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel and moved on into the private sector where he trained corporate pilots to fly Sabreliner business jets.

Still young after his aviation career, he started his own business in the software industry, writing several applications that helped local doctors and pharmacists with billing.  He also developed software for managing collections and addresses and trademarked them into commercially available products.  His business eventually took a background role to working for other companies as a developer and ultimately as an IT manager.

Even with his busy career, he was very active with his family.  Ken loved the outdoors and made sure the entire family had numerous opportunities to go hiking, camping and rock climbing.  He became a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America and was recognized by the Air Force through their “Helping Hand” award for making a solid investment in the youth of America.  He enjoyed the competitive nature of games and taught the family Bridge and numerous board games, ranging from Chess to Monopoly.

Ken loved working with wood and electricity, both which supported his hobby as a train enthusiast.  His family’s cross-country move by train from the east back to Santa Barbara was a major influence and ignited his lifelong passion for trains.  His fascination was further spurred on by his childhood neighbor who had a layout of Lionel trains.  This cemented his toy train collector bug, inspiring him to create numerous layouts in the various places he resided.  In addition to the personal layouts and displays, Ken loved to design and run layouts for train conventions and museums; always leaving lasting impressions on fellow enthusiasts and admirers.

All are welcome to the outdoor memorial service where Ken and Susan will be laid to rest together. The full military honor service will be held Monday, March 25 at 2 pm at the Santa Barbara Cemetery located at 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108.

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Jane Ellen Maddalon 2/11/2024

Kenneth Truman Kelley 1/17/1940 - 12/18/2023

Michael Jaime Castellanos

9/11/1963 - 2/12/2024

Michael Jaime Castellanos, age 60, of Atascadero, California, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2024. Michael was born to Arturo and Suzanne Castellanos on September 11th, 1963, in Santa Barbara, California. He was born of a gentle, humble, and stoic demeanor that family and friends would come to know and love him for. Michael’s youth found him exploring a variety of passions including surfing, skateboarding, playing the drums, and drawing. He was intentional in his approach to these passions, and this was reflected in the grace and style with which he could ride a wave, carve his skateboard, or weave together smooth rhythms on his drumkit.

In high school, his interests then shifted towards cars. He particularly loved working with 4x4s, and after graduating from San Marcos High School in 1982, Michael went forth to refine his craft as a mechanic at Arizona Automotive Institute. During his years as a mechanic, Michael also took up scuba diving. Even within his diving community, his abundant creativity was displayed on the t-shirts he would design for their group’s annual abalone diving expedition.

After nearly a decade of life as a mechanic, Michael moved to Atascadero to Rancho Delgado, the family ranch. Here he began studying agriculture at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Clad in his trademark blue denim overalls, Mike worked the land, tending to livestock, flocks of chickens, horses, and helping to build a large scale chile pepper operation to provide high quality produce for his families Mexican Eateries.

Many would associate Mike with the care and bonds he shared with animals. He always showed them deep respect and love. Even when he was hunting deer or slaughtering a cow, he would ensure the animal was comfortable and met its end swiftly and ethically. Mike often had dogs, and other stray animals seemed to flock to him knowing he would provide a loving sanctuary. It wasn’t unusual to find Michael in the living room with a few cats or dogs gathered around him, a

cage of chirping baby chicks, and even holding a chicken on his lap, allowing his only free hand to sip his coffee.

Outside of his farming and caretaking duties, Michael was always expanding his skills and passions. One such passion was seen in how he could beautifully weave together video edits. Mike crafted several priceless compilations of family events. Everything from his nieces and nephews making silly home movies, to the poignant ode to his parents 50th wedding anniversary. Mike’s ability to capture and bottle up these beautiful memories spoke to the loving eyes with which he saw the world.

His outdoor cooking talents were something of legend. Mike even at one point attended and graduated from the Kent Rollins Chuck Wagon cooking school to further expand his craft. Thanksgiving saw turkeys buried and cooked in the ground, yielding some of the juiciest birds one could imagine. Dutch oven apple pies would usually follow for dessert. Cozy breakfasts underneath his big canvas tent, with crisp home fries, fluffy scrambled eggs, crunchy bacon, and strong cowboy coffee to wash it all down were a regular treat with Mike.

Michael will be remembered for his creativity, attention to detail, gentle soul, and inquisitive spirit. He was a renaissance man in the truest sense, his curiosity and tenacity always expanding his many skills and passions. Michael was so truly kind. He showed all living beings care and intention. Michael was a humble, patient, and loving person who never judged, and welcomed all as family. He will be dearly missed by all who were blessed enough to know him.

He is survived by his father Arturo Castellanos, mother Suzanne Castellanos, siblings Arturo Castellanos Jr., Christina Borgatello, Fernando Castellanos, and Mark Castellanos, as well as nieces Amanda Castellanos, Christina Welch, and Lucy Castellanos, and nephews Eric Castellanos, Osiris Castellanos, Alvaro Cifuentes, Matthias Cifuentes, and Anthony Castellanos.

Services will include a Rosary on March 19th at 6:30 pm, followed by the funeral on March 20th at 10:30 am at San Roque Catholic Parish, 325 Argonne Circle, Santa Barbara, CA.

Lawrence E. (Larry) Mason

3/8/1935 - 10/4/2023

Lawrence E. (Larry) Mason, left us, October 4, 2023, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s, which, although slowing him down, never took away his wit, humor, or his sweet personality. He remained a man who never forgot a song he had learned, often belting it out in a rich baritone. He loved reciting the Night Before Christmas for his grandchildren on Christmas Eve, and kept up his raves at the TV, when he disagreed with the moderator.

Larry was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 8, 1935, the youngest of four brothers, and the son of Joseph and Hazel Mason. He was supposed to be called Rosemary, except for one obvious fact. He was a Larry! After graduating from Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis, he attended Purdue University, and graduated with a degree in Engineering in 1957, and then entered the Air Force, where he was stationed at a Sac AFB, now known as Grissom AFB. Along the way, he reconnected with Donna, who he had met and double dated with in high school. They married in 1959, and lived, loved, and traveled, together for 64 years. Two of his proudest achievements, with a little help from Donna, were his two daughters, Beth and Laurie.

After leaving the air force, Larry worked with Honeywell in Minneapolis until a move to Santa Barbara in 1966, where he had a long career with General Motors, under its various guises. During that time, he spent many hours working at sea, participating in the development of positioning systems for deep water drilling vessels, which included the Glomar Challenger, which, with the Mohole Project, helped establish the continental drift theory, as well as another, clandestine venture, to raise a sunken Russian nuclear submarine. There were many other sea faring projects and during these ventures, he also found the time to get a Masters degree in Engineering at UCSB. But, his real love was writing, and he leaves behind many stories for his family to read, savor, and remain in

touch with him, as though he just stepped out of the room. Larry was an avid reader, and loved to garden, travel, hike in the mountains, and grudgingly, even bike ride, one of Donna’s favorites.

Larry leaves behind his love, Donna, as well as his daughters, Beth, her husband Urs Heller, of Port Jefferson, New York, children, Clara and Xander, and Laurie, her husband, Shane Zheng, of Santa Barbara, and children, Kai and his wife, Hayley, and Hailey, Kai’s sister. Larry dearly loved his family and was deeply loved in return. He is sorely missed!

No memorial is planned but any remembrances can be directed to the Parkinson’s Association of Santa Barbara.

We are mourning the loss of Stephanie Elizabeth McPhee, who died unexpectedly on March 3rd, 2024 at the age of 23. Stephanie attended Waldorf preschool, Santa Barbara Charter School, Santa Barbara Middle School, and Alta Vista High School. Stephanie graduated from Olive Grove Charter (High) School where she was honored to speak at commencement as Valedictorian of the Class of 2019.

Stephanie was a gentle old soul, who was compassionate, empathetic, sensitive, insightful and extraordinarily creative. Her passion for music, dance, writing and poetry was inspirational. Stephanie loved spending time in nature, sitting with a book in the garden, doing yoga on the patio in the sunshine, walking on the beach, sleeping under the stars, appreciating the beauty of a sunset, the relentlessness of ocean waves, and the majesty of flowers in bloom.

As a child she was frequently

singing and dancing, and in grade school she was a prolific finger knitter, collager, and reader. She wrote her first book at age 5 called “My First Book”.

Stephanie sang with the Young Singer’s Club, Girls Rock, and at Middle School’s Songfest. She was a member of the Proximity Theatre Company and was cast in several productions that featured powerful, expressive performances. She was a talented writer of poetry and prose. Stephanie was awarded a spot in a prestigious NYC Writers Conference in 2018 although she never attended. In recent years Stephanie focused on photo and video arts, jewelry making, and journaling. She received a scholarship to Naropa University in Boulder Co which she was planning to attend.

Stephanie is survived by her parents Doris and Greg, and brothers Dan and Ray. The family takes some solace in that Stephanie is no longer feeling the pain of this world, and is so appreciative of a community that has wrapped its arms tightly around us, allowing us to grieve surrounded by love and support, allowing our ailing hearts to begin to heal.

In honor of Stephanie, please consider a donation in Stephanie’s name to the Art Fund at these schools:

Santa Barbara Charter School, 6100 Stow Canyon Rd., Goleta, CA 93117.

Or donate via Venmo @ sbcharter

Please add the memo: “arts” or “in honor of Stephanie.”

Santa Barbara Middle School’s Art Program, online at “https://www.sbms.org/ giving/support-sbms-today”

Please put “For Stephanie” or “Arts Fund” in the comment section;

Calling hours will be Monday, March 18th, from 4PM to 7PM at McDermott-Crocket & Associates Mortuary, 2020 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, 93105. A Memorial Service is planned for Tuesday March 19th at 1pm at Unity Church 227 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

The memorial service will be live streamed. You are welcome to email: jparks@mcdermottcrockett.com for the link

https://mcdermottcrockett. com/tribute/details/330001/ Stephanie-McPhee/obituary. html#tribute-start

Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary

Stephanie Elizabeth McPhee 3/3/2024

Lolita Ormaza Rivera 4/3/1937 - 1/19/2024

Lolita Ormaza Rivera was born April 3, 1937, in Bogotá, Colombia to Dr. Alejandro Ormaza Libreros and Otilia Herrera de Ormaza. Being taught by private Franciscan nuns, she received her bachelor’s degree in business from El Colegio Alvernia on November 17, 1956. Eight months after graduating she married Guillermo Roca Rivera on July 27, 1957, upon his return from serving with the Colombian Navy in the Korean War. They moved to New York where her two sisters, Blanca Lilya Ormaza and Maria Nora Ormaza de Casas lived. Then Guillermo and Lolita moved to Los Angeles for some warmer weather in October 1958. In 1965 Guillermo accepted a job transfer with Security Title Insurance Company as a Land Title Engineer, which brought their move to Santa Barbara with their three children. Lolita attended nursing school and became an Orthopedic Nurse at Cottage Hospital which she practiced for 29 years followed by 15 years as a volunteer in the Spiritual Care unit. She was a woman of faith who believed in Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord, and wanted to share that with everyone to introduce them to a personal relationship with Him

On January 19, 2024 she died peacefully in her home of 59 year. She was preceded in death by her husband Guillermo and sister Blanca. She is survived by her two sisters Maria Nora Ormaza de Casas and Gloria Martha Ormaza de Latorre; her four children: Gloria Weisman (Greg), William Rivera (Jill), Jeannette Hirschberg (Cliff), and Christina Rivera; nine grandchildren: Daniel Weisman (Katie), Rebekah Meyer (Matt), William Weisman (Marena), Christa Parry (Tim), Steven Hirschberg, Alexander Rivera, Nico Rivera, Ryan Hirschberg, Joshua Rivera; Ten great grandchildren: William Weisman, Margaret Weisman, Nathaneal Weisman, Hannah Meyer, Junia Meyer, Jonathon Weisman, Ethan Weisman, Levi Weisman, David Parry, Rebekah Parry. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who all loved her very much.

A celebration of her life

will be at Montecito Covenant Church 671 Cold Springs Rd at 11:00 a.m.

All are Welcome.

To read the rest of this obituary, please visit the WelchRyce-Haider website at: https:// www.wrhsb.com/obituaries/ Lolita-Rivera

Dean “Coach” Gilchrist 6/21/1938 - 2/9/2024

Dean “Coach” Gilchrist passed away peacefully in his sleep at Atterdag Village of Solvang, California on February 9th, 2024.

Dean began his dream-filled, action packed Journey of Life in “The Ice Box of the Nation,” International Falls, Minnesota. He was born to Raymond Dean Gilchrist and Mary Agnes Trembley on June 21, 1938. This little Canadian border town afforded Dean what he needed to be the Renaissance man he became. Whether singing solo soprano in the church choir, running home from school in the freezing cold to build strength and endurance, or seeking dare devil adventures, Dean did it all. With James Dean-like good looks, piercing blue eyes and a forever tan, Dean was truly a dazzler.

Dean attended Falls High School where he was a standout athlete playing Football, Basketball, and Track. He held the school record in the mile for years. Dean graduated with the Class of ’56, and attended Bemidji State Teachers College in Bemidji, Minnesota, where he wrestled and ran track on a scholarship, specializing in long distances. After two years, California called. Dean worked a variety of jobs in California to pay for the rest of his education.

While working, Dean continued his education at Los Angeles Valley College and, after two years, he transferred back to Bemidji State and received his bachelor’s degree in June of 1962. But he had been bitten; The sun-drenched warmth of California was on his mind and in his heart.

Also in his heart was Leslie Grimes of Des Moines, Iowa. They married and his “California Dreamin”‘ found him accepting a teaching position at Edwin Markham Junior High in Watts in Los Angeles County. His first teaching assignment was for General Math and Typing. Watts was uneasy at the time and at the beginning of what would be known as “The Watts Uprising.” This was a difficult assignment for a rookie

teacher, but Dean did not shy away from the challenges in the classroom. Forming bonds with students was a strong suit for Mr. Gilchrist, and this was no exception. In the days leading up to the Watts Riots, Dean made the fateful decision to escape from L.A. and head north. A right-hand turn at a fork in the road led him to the Santa Ynez Valley, a small community he had visited previously and never stopped dreaming about. A casual conversation with Santa Ynez High School Principal Hal Hamm confirmed that he had taken the correct turn in that fork in the road. Principal Hamm said the school needed a business and typing teacher as well as a cross-country coach. Dean met all three requirements. He was the perfect fit. And so began his career at SYVUHS.

Dean coached cross country from 1965-1969 and tennis from 1967-1983. His efforts brought all new and beautiful, first-rate tennis courts to the area, including the courts at Hans Christian Andersen Park. Years of weekend lessons with Santa Ynez Valley youths resulted in a crop of some of the best young tennis players in the state and culminated with his team taking the CIF Championships in 1979.

Always wanting his students to have enriched opportunities, Dean participated in school business clubs and created THE BRIG student store, a name he came up with in reference to the school’s mascot name of “The Pirates.” Teaching and coaching could be exhausting, but Dean also advised the Pirate Log school newspaper. His creativity and drive led him to teaching competitive Parliamentary Procedure which took second place in Southern California. Clearly, being a student of Mr. Gilchrist’s brought growth and enrichment to many kids’ lives. Dean and Leslie had two children, Rebecca, and Greg. In 1975, they parted amicably and shared loving joint custody of their children. Dean was fiercely proud of his kids!

Dean met Jan Brown (originally from Indiana) at an evening adult tennis clinic at the local courts. At the end of the lesson, Jan confessed her ride home had not shown up. Dean, being the gentleman he was, offered her a ride home which evolved into a first date at a local bar for cocktails. It was later revealed that Jan had eyes for Dean from the get-go and had “conveniently” planned on not having a ride home. Dean and Jan were happily married for 41 years. They were a team who loved life and each other. After some soul searching but eager for a new adventure, Dean retired from teaching in 1989 and became a self-employed life insurance annuity agent for teachers. He also had a successful career in local real estate.

Dean loved life; he was naturally curious about the

world around him and was an adventurous spirit. He enjoyed SCUBA diving, fishing, playing golf, skiing, running, camping, and travelling. Calloused hands from planting and gardening became the tender loving hands hat cared for his many furry friends.

Survivors include wife Jan, daughters Rebecca Gilchrist Sechler (Russ), grandchildren Brandon Sechler and Amanda Sechler Speciale (Adam), and great granddaughter, Lucy, son Greg Gilchrist (Ginger) and grandsons Mason, Carson, and Bronson of Los Molinos, sister Judy Walker (Larry) and their children (Wendy, Laury, Tad, Jill), sister Shelly Gilchrist and son John Potter (Jenny), and numerous grandnephews and nieces. Dean is also survived by Jan’s children Diana, Scott, and Darlo Brown, and their children.

With heartfelt gratitude Dean’s family would like to thank the staff of Atterdag Village for their loving care of our father, brother, husband, and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Endowment Fund of the Solvang Lutheran Home, 636 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463, or the Alzheimer Association, www.alz.org.

Please join us in a Celebration of Dean’s life on Saturday, March 16th, 2024, at 1:00pm at Hans Christian Andersen Park in Solvang. Loper Funeral Chapel Directors

Sally M. Simms 8/31/1937 - 1/7/2024

Sally McDougall Simms was born on August 31st, 1937, in Portland Oregon to John “Jack” McDougall and Marjorie P. McDougall. She was the third of five children.

In 1951 Sally moved to Santa Barbara, CA, to attend Marymount Junior School and graduated near the top of her class. She attended Stanford University, where she attained her undergraduate degree in Sociology and from there went on to San Francisco State University and earned a teaching credential.

Sally loved living in Southern California during her teenage years and dreaded the thought of returning to the rainy northwest, so upon graduating from SF State, she moved back to Santa Barbara where she began a long and thoughtful career,

nurturing and teaching young children within the Santa Barbara School District.

Upon her return to Santa Barbara, one of Sally’s first jobs was at Hillside House; a home and facility dedicated to providing care for disabled children and adults. It was at Hillside House that Sally met her future husband, Felix Simms, in 1960.

Sally and Felix eloped to Las Vegas and were married on February 2, 1963, amid the nation’s Civil Rights Movement. In 1967 they had the first of their two children, Todd David, and eight years later Melissa Robin.

Early in her career, Sally found that she most enjoyed working with younger children which was befitting of her nurturing personality. She taught at McKinley, Roosevelt and Franklin Elementary schools until 1975 when she, along with other enthusiastic educators and parents, founded the Santa Barbara Open Alternative School (OAC). Deviating from the standard classroom curriculum, The OAC took a hands-on, project-based approach to learning and empowered the children to help craft the curriculum. It was a school that celebrated diversity, taught awareness and respect of the natural environment, and instilled tolerance and compassion in its students.

When she wasn’t taking care of her students, Sally enjoyed reading in a quiet part of the house, sewing, and baking delicious cakes, holiday cookies, and her famous chewy, chocolate candy. During the Christmas holidays, the house was filled with cookies she was making for friends, and treats her students brought her as she was adored by her students and their parents. She was thoughtful and caring and often placed the needs of others above her own.

On January 7th, 2024, Sally passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix, and by her parents, Jack and Marjorie McDougall.

A special thanks goes to all those who cared for Sally late in her life including Central Coast Home and Hospice, and especially to Katerina and Anton Zamyatina of Casa San Miguel.

Sally leaves precious memories with her son: Todd Simms (wife, Heidi) Pleasant Hill; daughter Melissa Ramirez, Santa Barbara, grandchildren; Candace, Genevieve, Illiana, Evan and Theo; brother, John McDougall and sisters, Joan Flood, Roberta McDougall and Molly Jackson as well as a beautiful bouquet of relatives and friends.

SANTA BARBARA’S Burger Bonanza

OUR BIGGEST BURGER WEEK

EVER: 25 RESTAURANTS SERVING $10 BURGERS UNTIL

MARCH 20

In an age of fake news and cultural divides, here’s a totally true headline we can all get behind: The Santa Barbara Independent’s Burger Week 2024 is the biggest ever!

Though ranks have grown since we created this week-long celebration of patties in 2017, this year marks the first time we’ve hit 25 participating establishments, all of which will be selling their specially crafted Burger Week creations for $10 from today until March 20.

Of the 28 burgers some offer more than one option the vast majority are of the beef variety, with a heavy emphasis on smash burgers, given the popularity of the style. But there are chicken, turkey, and salmon burgers in the lineup as well, giving protein options to explore.

BY INDY STAFF

As per the usual formula, we sent our hungry staffers out on the town to sample each burger and report back on their findings, which we’ve published below. Keep in mind that most of the $10 deals just include the burger and that there are stipulations for certain establishments, such as limited hours and days of availability, which have been listed with each entry. If nothing special is noted, that means the burger is available for both dine-in and to-go during normal hours.

On the beverage front, Validation Ale is the “Official Beer of Burger Week,” and eight of the establishments will be pouring their beer alongside their burgers. (As an interesting, out-of-house sign of runaway Burger Week success, this year even sprouted a sideshow of sorts: Taco

Tour Santa Barbara enlisted a few of the taquerias that it promotes to serve taco-inspired burgers on their menus all week.)

To spread the love digitally, we’re running a “Snap. Share. Win!” contest for the best photos taken and posted to Instagram during Burger Week. So take a picture of your burger (pro tip: before you eat it!), share to IG with the hashtag #sbindyburgerweek, and then tag @sbindependent. Each photo serves as an entry for the chance to win a $25 restaurant gift card. For an extra entry, snap another photo with a Validation Ale beer, and make sure to tag the restaurants in your post.

Happy burgering!

—Matt Kettmann

WEEK BURGER

Although Bluewater Grill’s menu leans toward the sea, they sure do know how to make a fresh-off-thefarm, traditional cheeseburger.

Top a juicy Wagyu beef patty with heirloom tomatoes, lettuce, onion, pickles, cheddar cheese, and mayo, and you have a sandwich that rivals their lobster tail in simplicity and flavor.

Truth be told, eating the Bluewater Wagyu Cheeseburger in their upscale, maritime-themed dining room felt a bit awkward. It’s the kind of classic burger that runs down your chin and leaves grease on your fingers, which would seem more at home in a basket instead of on a plate.

Feeling self-conscious about stuffing my face, I even considered telling the nice, attentive server to leave us (me and the burger) alone. If you decide to try it and I highly recommend you do opt for a more private spot to chow down, uninhibited. Thank me later.

Amid the family-style picnic tables and plenty of canine friends, Validation Ale is the perfect place to enjoy the glorious Validation Smashburger. Complete with jalapeños, onions, and bacon mashed into the patty (mashed in!), this is not your average hunk of Wagyu beef. I could probably eat just a patty or two … or 10 … by itself.

But this would mean missing the borderline-criminal chipotle aioli and brownsugar barbecue sauce combo that gives this burger some serious gusto. Add two types of cheese on top and you’ve got yourself a problem how many burgers until they kick me out?

—Callie Fausey

15 E. Cabrillo Blvd.; (805) 845-5121; bluewatergrill.com; @bluewatersantabarbara

For 26 years, The Brewhouse has been a haven of no pretense in occasionally pretentious Santa Barbara. Indeed, while scribbling notes about their Burger Week offering, I felt like Curious George trying to take down Gorgeous George, just as a wrestler’s head suddenly slammed into a turnbuckle on one of the TVs above our table.

Fittingly, The Brewhouse’s Smash Burger two patties, special dressing, tomato, lettuce, grilled onions, pickles, and cheese is a classic, one that might leave older folks singing the 1970s McDonald’s Big Mac jingle. The patties are a bit thicker than au courant, chichier smashes, but they have a good grilled crispiness to their edges that satisfies the carnivorous primal. The homemade dressing starts with mustard-mayo but has secret ingredients, too and a slow-building kick that leaves your mouth warmed by burger’s finish.

Regulars will recognize the Smash Burger from The Brewhouse’s Monday-evening menus that owners Grant Danely and Joal Clayton have offered since buying the institution in 2022. Be sure to pair it with one of the spot’s famous pours, as straightforward as they are delicious. Who could resist a malty doppelbock named Lobotomator or a hophead dream of an IPA called Motivation Destroyer?

—George Yatchisin

Dine-in only. 229 W. Montecito St.; (805) 884-4664; sbbrewhouse.com; @sbbrewhouse

As a pickle enthusiast, I was ecstatic to see a few good ol’ pickle slices on the side, which I gladly scarfed down for dessert.

Part of the draw is the beer situation, laid out as an ever-evolving list that changes in real time based on what’s selling the most. It kind of felt like being on a hoppy trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange. I personally hyper-fixated on watching the changing beer stats for a little too long, but if that isn’t your thing, there is plenty of cornhole on the patio for those with a post-burg competitive edge.

—Margaux

Dine-in only. 102 E. Yanonali St.; (805) 500-3111; validationale.com

From the authentic Mexican dishes on the menu to the vibrant local art on the walls, 25-year-old Giselle Cuevas is keeping her family’s legacy strong at Del Pueblo Café in Goleta.

Cuevas’s grandparents founded the cozy eatery in 1997, the year before Cuevas was born, so she truly has known the restaurant her entire life. After it was run by her uncle for many years, Cuevas took the reins last November, and other than brightening the ambience with more plants and light, she has kept the vibe and the recipes the same. Chile rellenos, enchiladas, and huevos rancheros inhabit the menu as expected, but burgers are nowhere to be found.

Lovely

This week is a tasty exception, however, as their Mexican Street Burger is unveiled exclusively for Burger Week. Inspired by street vendors in Mexico City, a beef patty is topped with a generous slice of breakfast ham, homemade guacamole, tangy pineapple, and melted Jack cheese. Crisp lettuce and tomato nestle on the bun below to give the burger a satisfying crunch. Accompanied by a side of fries tossed in a seasoning created by Cuevas’s grandfather, the combination is a hearty meal with a lot going on.

Cuevas says she wants to continue the feeling of community that Del Pueblo Café’s loyal followers have enjoyed for years, as well as welcome new customers. Whether you’re a regular or a newbie, the Mexican Street Burger is a great reason to stop in and give them a try.

—Sarah Sinclair

Available 12:30-2 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. 5134 Hollister Ave.; (805) 692-8800; delpueblocafe.biz; @delpueblocafe

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GISELLE CUEVAS

MARGAUX

LOVELY

CALLIE FAUSEY

ALWAYS AMA ZI NG . NEVER ROUT IN E .

WEEK BURGER

Back before the bougie-burger gastropub scene exploded, Eureka! filled that niche with a smile in Paseo Nuevo. Their menu features fine-tuned burger combinations, such as the sweet/ savory Fresno Fig with bacon, goat cheese, and fig jam, as well as creative sides, like cauliflower bites with bonito flakes, garlic aioli, and lemon zest. But in an increasingly complicated world, sometimes you just want to pull up a comfy leather bar stool (with a backrest) and indulge in a classic.

That’s exactly what the Eureka! American delivers. You don’t even have to worry about ordering fries because, just like in the good old days, it comes with them. Sandwiched between a buttery brioche bun, American Swiss, grilled red onion, butter lettuce, house pickles, tomato, and special sauce adorn the Santa Carota carrot-fed Angus beef patty. “The company has never sacrificed quality over savings,” said manager Milton Carrillo. Reflecting on the expansive bar’s impressive array of whiskey, all from small-batch distilleries; the large selection of rotating craft beers on tap, including an ever-present Russian River option; two Happy Hour timeframes, and the enticing fact that their kitchens serve food until 11 p.m. or midnight nightly, there seems to be a little something everyone can say “Eureka!” to at this tried-and-true burger haven. —Rebecca Horrigan

601 Paseo Nuevo; (805) 618-3388; eurekarestaurantgroup .com; @eurekasantabarbara

Sitting on the corner of what must be one of the busiest intersections in Santa Barbara at least during certain times of day and year Santa Barbara Food Connection is a lifeline for high school students and Eastside residents needing familiar Mexican and American foods in a hurry. The modest brickwalled establishment at Milpas and Canon Perdido streets spreads from the dining room out onto a patio that’s most alive during school days and S.B. Bowl show nights, offering views of the bustling Upper Milpas corridor.

Owner Joe Silva evolved his food-truck game to this brick-andmortar operation in 2022. For his second-ever Burger Week, he’s serving up his S.B. Smash: two beef patties, bacon, grilled onions and jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a house sauce on a potato bun.

The burger hits all the smash expectations but exceeds in the pairing of that luxuriously soft bun with some of the crispiest patty work I’ve experienced in this style. The beef tendrils snaked out almost like fried cheese, meaning that each bite could achieve that textural triumph for which the smash burger is heralded. Consider me connected.

—Matt Kettmann

Available Mon.-Fri., 1-6 p.m.; 900 N. Milpas St.; (805) 869-2007; santabarbarafoodconnection.com; @santabarbarafoodconnection

REBECCA HORRIGAN

MATT KETTMANN

HOME PLATE GRILL: WAFFLE BURGER & HASKELL’S BURGER

Way out in western Goleta, Home Plate Grill is a Burger Week mainstay. This year, owner Kenneth Johnston whipped up two offerings: the breakfast-style Waffle Burger and the sweet ’n’ spicy Haskell’s Burger, already a Home Plate favorite.

The Haskell’s Burger is tropical and fiery all at once. Featuring sweet and spicy aioli, grilled red onion, pepper Jack cheese, shredded lettuce, jalapeños, and pineapple atop a one-third-pound beef patty, the burger floats between a fluffy brioche bun. The heat of the peppers is undercut by the sweetness of pineapple, and the all-American Home Plate vibe comes through on that classic beef patty.

The Haskell’s is hearty, a filling lunch for anyone who isn’t afraid of a hint of spice.

Hot off the (waffle) presses is Home Plate’s breakfast inspiration. Said Johnson, “We’ve been messing with this one for about a week.”

The Waffle Burger elevates morning favorites into a new medium, situating the patty and fried egg perfectly between two crispy waffles. The toppings take this to the next level: mouthwatering sausage gravy and a drizzle of hot honey, which adds the right amount of spice. Johnston serves his newest offering with a side of maple syrup that you won’t regret topping your burger with, given how complementary a bit of sweetness is to the savory flavors.

—Sierra van der Brug

Waffle Burger only available until 2 p.m. Delivery available. 7398 Calle Real, Ste. C, Goleta; (805) 845-3323; homeplategoleta.com; @homeplate805

Though the Santa Barbara Fish Market’s harbor location may be an in-town institution, its recently opened Goleta Market & Restaurant is set to cement itself in the Santa Barbara seafood scene. And what better way to make a splash than a piscine contribution to Burger Week?

Enter the West Coast Salmon Burger. Immaculately prepared salmon that melts in your mouth? Check. Intriguing and ultimately delicious accoutrements like fennel slaw, Dijon aioli, and cured tomato, guaranteed to pique the interest of the average Santa Barbaran foodie? Check. The tasty infrastructure of butter lettuce and a brioche bun for the aforementioned ingredients to comfortably ride upon en route to your mouth? Check. The result: a burger so unorthodox and flavorful it’s guaranteed to put the Santa Barbara Fish Market’s new Goleta restaurant on the culinary map (along with the multitude of other menu items I’m personally excited to return for and devour).

Of course, it wouldn’t be responsible journalism if I didn’t try the Fish Market’s Burger Week beef offering, so I brought a friend to balance the dietary scales of my pescetarianism and sample the Ellwood Smash Burger, which sports Pacific Pickle Works pickles, American cheese, lettuce, secret sauce, and caramelized onions. “For a place that mainly deals in fish,” my buddy extolled, “they make a damn good beef burger.” Fortunately for our more carnivorous readers, you won’t have to just take his word for it like I did. Pair it all with a bottled Coke and some Dirty Fries (featuring crispy herbs, Mama Lil’s peppers, Grana Padano, and ultra-dippable secret sauce) as you wonder why you aren’t eating at this soon-to-be-legendary spot every day.

7127 Hollister Ave., Ste. 18, Goleta; (805) 966-1000; sbfish.com; @sbfishmarket

—Don Brubaker

Waffle Burger

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West Coast Salmon Burger

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Do you want the funk? Yes, you do!

WEEK BURGER

WE WANT THE FUNK: THE FUNK BURGER

Tucked away on Gray Avenue in the Funk Zone is a bright-red trailer making all kinds of foodie magic, including the neighborhood’s newest namesake: The Funk Burger. This one-thirdpound of ground Shalhoob beef is topped with chunky bacon marmalade; a layer of sharp white cheddar cheese fluffed with jalapeño juice; a generous helping of fresh, peppery arugula; and, of course, a secret sauce, all on a lightly toasted brioche bun. Each ingredient adds a subtle kick of spice, a mouthwatering combo of flavors that makes it hard to put down. Served with a side of homemade potato chips and black garlic aioli, this Funk is best paired with a beer, their famed frosé, or a soft-serve ice-cream cone for the kids, or kids at heart.

Husband and wife co-owners Greer and Ted Ellis celebrated We Want the Funk’s one-year anniversary this past November and are grooving on an eclectic concept that stays true to its roots: entertaining for friends and family. “We’re locals,” said Greer, “and we want locals to feel like this is their home too.” The patio makes for the perfect backyard garden get-together, plus the tropical disco bar and colorful murals indoors keep the party going, rain or shine. Come for the burger, stay for the funk. —Jill Critelli

210 Gray Ave., Ste. A; (805) 837-8584; wewantthefunksb.com; @wewantthefunksb

MYLESTONE BARBEQUE: SMASHIE

I’ve had good burgers, great even. But the Smashie by Mylestone Barbeque, aptly named for its founder and sole operator, Charles Myles, is making a league of its own in Goleta.

Smashies are the star on Friday nights, but Mylestone, which has operated as a weekend pop-up at Draughtsmen Aleworks since 2019, will be serving them all weekend for Burger Week. Myles works all day to ground his personal blend of chuck, make his signature sauce, and then grill them up on his Blackstone. Though based on the same simple recipes he’s used for years, Myles said each Smashie is unique due to the smashing and crisping, yet they uniformly make you want one or two or even three more.

When I met Myles at Draughtsmen, I could tell the brewery’s proprietors were familiar with the Smashies due to their casual reactions. Not me. I was speechless, fully concentrated on every bite, which is a happy marriage of double beef patties, double cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, and that custom sauce on a potato roll. Most amazing is Myles’s home-rendered smoked beef tallow, which adds a super-savory touch.

My first words after I finished? “Damn. Can I have another?”

Served with a side of sea-salt chips a Draughtsmen brew is heavily recommended these Smashies go fast. So run, don’t walk, down to Draughtsmen this weekend.

Even better, Myles is one of the most humble men you’ll ever meet who doesn’t boast a big game about his cooking. Why? He lets the Smashies do the talking. —Jack Magargee Open Fri.-Sun., 3-8 p.m., at Draughtsmen Aleworks until supplies run out. 53 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta; (805) 637-7386; mylestonebbq.com; @mylestonebbq

Corner Tap became the Mesa’s go-to taproom for draft beer, craft cocktails, and savory bites upon opening in 2020, thanks to a generous weekday happy hour and live music acts. The family-friendly atmosphere and menu, which features crowd favorites like wings, sliders, and Detroit-style pizza, keep the Mesa rats coming for more.

CORNER TAP: MAPLE CHICKEN BURGER

“Everything is made in-house,” said Chef Mauricio Silva, who’s been at Corner Tap since it opened. “We just added wings to the menu and those have been really popular, with either the buffalo sauce or a dry spice.”

For their first Burger Week, Corner Tap is changing up the pace with a poultry option: the crispy maple-glazed chicken sandwich topped with applewood-smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce, housemade bacon, and onion jam on a brioche bun. With this more grandiose take on their popular maple bacon slider, the tender, crisp, and juicy chicken was fried to perfection and topped with a citrusy house-made orange-zest maple syrup, which complemented the chicken and bacon beautifully. —Xavier Pereyra 1905 Cliff Dr.; (805) 690-2739; sbcornertap.com; @cornertapsb

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JACK MAGARGEE

XAVIER PEREYRA

THE VICTOR RESTAURANT AND BAR: THE VICTOR BURGER

The Victor Burger may be the best deal on the entire Burger Week menu, not only because the restaurant lowered the $24 price (with fries) to $10 (without fries), but because it is the best burger I’ve ever tasted. The. Best.

The sublime flavor rests in the “house-blend ground beef” that Chef Beto Huizar organizes for the Victor Burger, a combination of short-rib, Wagyu tri-tip, and Wagyu filet, some of the best beef in the world. Added to the very generous patty are a dollop of balsamic onions, several leaves of lettuce, a nice slice of sharp cheddar, and a goodly dab of “special sauce,” all held together, or attempting to keep it together, within a soft sesame bun made down the street at The Baker’s Table.

The Victor itself is the posh “house” restaurant for The Genevieve boutique hotel across the driveway. It was cold and drizzly the day we visited, but the outdoor patios are curtained against the usually sunny, blue Santa Ynez skies with a canopy of pepper-tree boughs, the ideal place to spend a couple of hours in the company of a glass of something from the extremely interesting bar within. The Victor’s Burger Week hours are brief, so make plans. —Jean Yamamura

Available Wed.-Sun., 5-9 p.m.; 3631 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez; (805) 695-2999; thevictor.us; @thevictor_sy

YELLOW BELLY: PADDY DADDY

Who got burger in my Reuben? Who got Reuben in my burger? Yellow Belly!

For Burger Week, Yellow Belly chef Andrew Holmes invented the brilliant Paddy Daddy to honor St. Patrick and rescue corned beef from its too-often cooked-to-mush March 17 misery.

The Angus beef patty with a slightly larger grind is deeply satisfying on its own, but then a layer of lightly crisped corned beef, coleslaw subbing for simple cabbage, melted Swiss, house-made pickles dappled with fresh dill, a stout aioli, house-made mustard, and an artfully grilled brioche bun from S.Y.V.’s The Baker’s Table take this plateful over the top. So much is going on as usual with a Yellow Belly burger that you will resort to knife-and-forking it halfway through as it’s too messy to eat with your hands.

Of course, the Foodie Award–winning Yellow Belly came up with this delight. This picture-perfect neighborhood gastropub, always abuzz with families, folks discussing the soccer match they coached or the Cat Power show they hope to catch, and fans of microbrews (there’s almost always Russian River Brewing’s Pliny the Elder on tap), epitomizes elevated comfort. Why wouldn’t it create the St. Paddy’s Day feast we didn’t know we needed? —George Yatchisin

2611 De la Vina St.; (805) 770-5694; yellowbellytap.com; @yellowbellytap

GEORGE YATCHISIN

JEAN YAMAMURA

Don’t read too much into the name “Comeback Burger.” Drawing consistent crowds clamoring for a taste of the latest seasonal donut or homemade biscuit breakfast sandwich, Hook & Press is certainly not in need of a comeback.

The name is a nod to Comeback Sauce, which originated in Mississippi and adorns this beautiful burger. Hook & Press’s version includes hot sauce, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and ketchup. “It’s a zippy sauce that wakes everything up,” says Denisse Salinas, who owns the shop with her husband, John Burnett.

SHALHOOB’S: FUNK ZONE BURGER

If there were ever a burger to wake up to, this is it. “We’re a breakfast place, so we want it to be a breakfast burger,” Salinas explained. Consisting of an all-beef patty topped with zesty arugula, cheddar cheese, a fried egg, slow-roasted tomato, and crispy onions on a fluffy brioche bun, this combination of flavors is sure to put a spring in your step. One bite had me wishing all burgers came with a bun so cloud-like and ethereal, and the slow-roasted tomato adds that special Hook & Press attention to detail we’ve come to crave. Pair it with one of their many beverage options robust latte, a mimosa, or local brew plus a freshly baked donut, and you’ll certainly be coming back for more. —Rebecca Horrigan

Dine-in only, Tue.-Sun., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 15 E. Figueroa St.; (805) 869-6635; hookandpressdonuts.com; @hookandpressdonuts

KYLE’S KITCHEN: BACON AND EGG BURGER

Ever since Kyle’s Kitchen opened up its first location in Goleta in 2015, the philanthropic burger joint has become a Santa Barbara favorite not only for their juicy burgers (served on house-baked buns) but also for their decadeslong commitment to the special needs community.

Owners Deena and Jay Ferro were inspired to open up the restaurant by their son, Kyle, who was born with special needs after suffering a brain injury. Kyle’s Kitchen donates a portion of each month’s profit to nonprofits more than $250,000 to date! and offers employment opportunities to those living with disabilities.

I’ve been a regular visitor to Kyle’s for years, but I’d never tried their Bacon and Egg Burger: a flame-grilled, all-natural beef patty topped with a fried egg, two strips of crispy bacon, melty cheddar cheese, tomato, arugula, and garlic aioli on a signature brioche bun. I typically only add an egg to a burger for a special occasion, so I jumped at the opportunity to try out Kyle’s Bacon and Egg this Burger Week.

For those who want to avoid the frustrating burger-phenomenon of being left with all bun and no beef after a few bites, look no further than Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio.

I don’t know how to describe the patty on Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Burger better than a “halo of meat.” It falls out of the bun like curly hair escapes a baseball cap.

There’s something magical about a runny egg yolk dripping onto some smoky-sweet bacon, even more so when ripped from the confines of breakfast and stacked into a good-old-fashioned burger. Like everything else I eat at Kyle’s Kitchen, it’s gone within minutes, and the only thing I can think about is trying to find my next excuse for a “special occasion” to treat myself to another.

Delivery available. Multiple locations; kyleskitchen.com; @kyleskitchensb

LA PALOMA CAFÉ: ORTEGA SMASH BURGER

The La Paloma Ortega Smash Burger is, without a doubt, one of the best burgers in the city. Its secret is simple: The patty itself is made up of the highest-quality ingredients ground Wagyu tri-tip, brisket, and pork shoulder and grilled over California oak to perfection.

—Ryan P. Cruz

But it is delicious. With the five ounces of Angus chuck, which are fresh-ground by Shalhoob’s butchers, is topped with melted aged cheddar, house dill pickles, shrettuce, and Dijonnaise on a brioche bun baked by Deux Bakery, this burger tastes like how I assume it feels to man a backyard grill. The patio’s ambiance picnic tables, mason jars, margaritas, and sports games playing on a flat-screen TV only adds to that feeling.

The burger is greasy, gooey, crunchy, and, obviously, beefy. If you want to dig in, you’ll need napkins. Lots of them.

—Callie Fausey

220 Gray Ave.; (805) 963-7733; shalhoob.com; @shalhoobmeatco

YONA REDZ: BIRRIA BURGER

It is said that the day’s batch of birria seasoning, texture, spice level, etc. reflects the chef’s mood. If that’s the case, then the people making Yona Redz’s pillow-soft birria must be in a state of perpetual bliss, so rich and balanced is the shredded beef that fills their quesotacos, burritos, pizzadillas, and now, this week burgers.

The burger is wrapped in a lightly toasted brioche bun, seasoned with garlic butter and spread with jalapeño aioli for a little extra kick. A roasted Anaheim pepper and melted American cheese come on top, alongside a dish of olives, pickles, and peppers. But I’d recommend exploring the menu’s additional tasty sides, specifically the hand-cut ranch fries that pair nicely with the burger. They’re a $5 add-on for Burger Week.

La Paloma is in one of Santa Barbara’s iconic buildings that began as a bakery in 1915, and first became La Paloma in 1938. It was the Paradise Café for 37 years before going back to its roots as La Paloma in 2020. Though the bar boasts one of the city’s more dramatic murals, and the upstairs dining room is airy and pleasant, the day I visited was so clear and warm I couldn’t resist sitting out on the beautiful patio. The hostess, Kristy, set a welcoming tone; table settings were charming; and the service was friendly and efficient.

—Marianne Partridge

Available Wed.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m; 702 Anacapa St.; (805) 966-7029; lapalomasb.com; @lapalomasb

The Birria Burger is as simple as it is irresistible. Cheese is melted with onions and cilantro to both sides of a bun, the edges crisped to golden perfection. A healthy layer of juicy birria is sandwiched between and dolloped with a creamy chimichurri sauce. On the side is the requisite umami-packed consommé for dipping or sipping. I did both, by the end fishing out errant pieces of beef with a fork in order to savor every last drop.

The chimichurri is what makes the Birria Burger stand out even further from the rest of Yona Redz’s menu. Owner Jonathan “Yona” Estrada said it’s his late mom’s recipe, and that someday soon he’d like to start serving taquitos and jamón wrapped with the creamy sauce, the way she used to do it. Meanwhile, he’s also putting together the menu for a new mariscos restaurant. More on that later. —Tyler

Hayden

Lunch hours until sold out (which happens fast). 532 State St.; (805) 324-4039; yonaredz.com; @yona_redz

JACKSON FRIEDMAN

COURTESY

The idea of slathering peanut butter and jelly on a hamburger seems more like a dare than an actual meal, up there with swallowing the mythical worms said to live in tequila bottles. Personally, I am gun-shy when it comes to tequila too many disagreements have turned into too many fights.

But I can now boast of having tried the Bob’s Burger at The Nugget Bar & Grill on Calle Real in Goleta. This offers an ample patty on which crunchy Skippy peanut butter is spread on top and grape jelly the translucent purple kind is assigned the lower bunk. The verdict? It’s not remotely as horrific as it sounds. In fact, it’s positively not bad.

When you think of Thai and Indian cuisine where nuts and sweets are routinely mixed with various meats the idea behind the Bob’s Burger is not weird at all. Also included in this arresting concoction are crispy, stringy onion rings on the bottom tier and sturdy bacon strips strewn in parallel fashion on top. Pickle slices on the side are available for those looking to add some bright accent notes. I’d suggest ordering your burger medium rare.

It’s not exactly clear why Bob Montgomery current owner of The Nugget became so intent on combining two of America’s most iconic sandwiches. But his hamburger-meets-PB&J idea originated way back when he ran a burger joint in Chico. His granddaughter Kaila Brunkhorst is equally intent on making her grandfather’s dreams come true. That alone, in my book, is reason enough to give this burger a happy byproduct of the trial-and-error process a shot. But make sure to order the pickles, too. I will confess, eating a burger with peanut butter and jelly was never on my bucket list. Having done so, I cannot say that now I have truly lived. But neither have I died. And what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Or so I have been told. Failing that, you’ll have some wacky stories to tell. —Nick Welsh 5687 Calle Real, Goleta, (805) 964-5200; 2318 Lillie Ave., Summerland, (805) 969-6135; nuggetbarandgrill.com; @thenuggetofgoleta

Waltz into either Mesa Burger location the original off Cliff Drive added a Goleta outpost just before COVID and see walls festooned with swirling patterns of Wikki Stix, surfboards shaped by Renny Yater himself, and what can only be called Santa Barbara porn. These totems tell you all you need to know about the restaurant.

Mesa Burger is here for families, surfers, and anyone who wants to bask in the idyllic, beachside vibe of our city.

And that’s before the food. Designed by Cat Cora, the first female Iron Chef and longtime Santa Barbara resident, Mesa Burger prides itself on top-notch burgers from Central Coast ingredients. Produce is local; even their buns and beef hail from as far as San Luis Obispo and Northridge. It started when medical device salesman Chris Chiarappa saw a need for all of the above on the Mesa. Seven years later, Cora’s no longer involved, but luckily her original recipes remain.

Recent additions are no less promising. For Burger Week, Mesa’s Smash Burger and Smash Burger Deluxe scratch that particular itch for a melty, filling, savory bomb. The regular smash burger keeps it simple with double beef, double cheese, onions, and mustard aioli that goes down too easy, while the Deluxe adds shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles for the complete, more textured package.

“It’s supposed to be a little messy, a little greasy you drink a beer with it,” manager Danielle Therrien says with a smile. The dabs left on my notepad were more than worth it.

—Sean Magruder

WEEK BURGER

A Carp classic and perennial readers’ choice for Best Carpinteria Restaurant, Padaro Beach Grill is one of the serenest spots to grab a casual bite on the South Coast. Just off the 101 and steps from the beach, owner Will Ransone’s familyfriendly eatery on Santa Claus Lane offers ample outdoor seating on its expansive oceanside lawn, where little ones can roam around and dig into the sizable sandbox while grownups soak up some sunshine to the tranquil sounds of songbirds warbling in the palm trees and waves crashing softly in the distance.

Padaro Beach Grill’s menu is composed of classic American fare ranging from milkshakes and fish tacos to salads and vegan bites. But the stars of the menu are the burgers, including the towering onion-ring-and-guac-topped Padaro Burger and a Maui Burger that reinforces the roadside restaurant’s surfy vibe.

For Burger Week, Padaro is serving up its own hearty spin on the trendy smash burger. The Get Smashed! Burger boasts two smashed 4 oz. prime beef patties with house seasonings, smothered with two slices of melted American cheese, and piled high with grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mayonnaise on a fresh, locally baked brioche bun. It’s about as close as you can get to eating a fresh-off-the-grill burger on the beach without getting sand on your buns.

—Jackson Friedman

3765 Santa Claus Ln., Carpinteria; (805) 566-9800; padarobeachgrill .com; @padarobeachgrill

Though long considered Santa Barbara’s queen of cupcakes, Crushcakes & Café simultaneously serves a full breakfast and lunch menu from their cozy, repurposed cottages in both downtown Santa Barbara and on Hollister Avenue a few blocks from Old Town Goleta. And just like their cupcakes, Crushcakes’ savory affairs are full of cheffy flair.

Take El Diablo Burger, the secretly spiced mint, cumin, jalapeños, and much more turkey burger invented by Chef Edwin Velez, who’s been with Crushcakes a decade. Topped with avocado, Jack cheese, more jalapeños, spicy aioli, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a grilled brioche bun the visible grill marks are a cool visual touch El Diablo balances a slow-building, never-too-much peppery heat with the sweetness of onions and creaminess of avocado. The charred turkey burger looks and almost even tastes like beef, and the combination is sizable enough to quench those hunger pangs yet not sink your stomach in overwhelming mass. Opt for the salad if you feel the need for greens, or stick with chips on the side.

First opened in 2008 by Shannon Gaston, who hails from the family behind the original Giovanni’s Pizza, Crushcakes exudes the spirit of Santa Barbara like few other spots, with happy staffers, inventive beverages, and consistently satisfying dishes that warm the soul in myriad ways. —Matt Kettmann

1315 Anacapa St., (805) 963-9353; 5392 Hollister Ave., (805) 845-2780; crushcakes.com; @crushcakescafe

Three Pickle Subs is delivering two juicy offerings this Burger Week: a Bacon Swiss Avocado Burger and a Chili Cheeseburger, both great twists on deliciously classic formulas. No matter which you choose, you’ll get your fill, because each burger sports an Angus beef patty that’s handmade by the Pickle crew.

The Chili Cheeseburger is topped with chili, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and onions, plus ketchup and mustard, which gives it that American taste and creates a ballpark-esque nostalgia to each bite. How I long for some chili fries!

The Bacon Swiss Avocado was classic for different reasons, reminding me of club sand wiches I’ve enjoyed in the past. Featuring melted Swiss, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and that same mayo and mustard, it sports the perfect amount of crumbly bites and soft lettuce without being overwhelming.

These creations come from Clay Lovejoy, whose late father, Bob Lovejoy, opened Three Pickles 18 years ago with business partner Bob McCourt. A picture of the three of them hangs inside their quaint establishments, reminding diners of the family-run nature of this small deli empire.

Available

@threepicklesdeli

If you’re nostalgic for childhood summer nights, neighborhood block parties, and family barbecues, Islands has a burger you can rely on. The Big Wave with Cheese is as classic as they come: a full beef patty with chopped lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, and mustard on a white bun. It comes out with a fork and knife always a good sign and is the perfect portion without too big a bite.

What stands out most is the quality of the meat. Pulling a page from the meat lover’s bible, they recommend the patty grilled to medium, which is “pink throughout” flavorful but not too heavy. And if you’re looking to err on the healthier side, opt for the whole-wheat bun to supplement the generous basket of house-cut fries.

This year, for Islands’ first Burger Week, manager Bailee Epper son chose the Big Wave with Cheese to introduce customers to a menu staple. “We’re a bit remote out here,” said Epperson of the restaurant’s location in La Cumbre Plaza. But it’s well worth the trip for friendly service and a comfortable sports-bar atmosphere.

With a weekday happy hour, all-day-football Sundays, and constant sports on the big-screen TVs, Islands is ideal for good times with friends and family and burgers that taste like home. Just like Dad used to make it.

Dine-in only. 3825 State St.; (805) 946-0044; @islandburgerandwings

RICHELLE

Marc has released five hit stand-up comedy specials and his most recent, From Bleak to Dark, premiered last year on HBO

rave reviews. In addition to having starred in the series Glow, his scripted series, Maron, and numerous films, the artist also hosts the podcast WTF with Marc Maron, and recently starred in the feature film, To Leslie.

INDEPENDENT CALENDAR

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THURSDAY 3/14

3/14-3/16: SBCC Theatre Group Presents: Treasure Island Adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic by Bryony Lavery and directed by Michael Bernard, this play is part ghost story, part adventure, and incorporates pirate songs and sword play to provide an exhilarating experience of theatrical magic. 7:30pm. Garvin Theatre, SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr. $14-$26. Call (805) 965-5935. theatregroupsbcc.com/current-season

3/14: Mania: The ABBA Tribute From London’s West End, this show recreates the magic of ABBA’s music with stunning costumes, choreography, and musicianship. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $37-$67. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

FRIDAY 3/15

3/15: Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) Presents Sphinx Virtuosi Focused on increasing representation of Black and Latinx artists in classical music, social justice nonprofit the Sphinx Organization’s inspiring professional, self-conducted chamber orchestra will perform a concert that includes new works written just for them. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $48-$58. Call (805) 963-0761 or email boxoffice@lobero.com lobero.org

3/15: UCSB Gospel Choir Winter Concert Student singers will spread joy and inspiration through a concert of traditional and contemporary gospel music under the direction of Victor Bell. 7:30pm. Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB. Free-$10. tinyurl.com/UCSB-Gospel

3/15: Social Dance Party Join this beginner-friendly class and dance social led by talented instructors. No partner required. Students receive a $10 discount. Lesson: 7-8pm, $20. Social: 8-10pm, $20. Dance and social: $30. Leslie Sacks Dance Studio, 20 W. Calle Laureles. Call (805) 245-0890 or email skylergmetcalf@gmail.com tinyurl.com/SocialDanceMar15

3/15-3/16: UCSB Dance Company: In Different Realms … El Arte Perdura Under the artistic direction of Delila Moseley, this dance concert will present featured works by choreographers from different realms of the dance world, sharing the imperative that “art endures” across divides. Fri.: 7:30pm; Sat.: 2pm. Hatlen Theater, UCSB. $13-$19. Call (805) 893-2064. theaterdance.ucsb.edu/news

FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

Carpinteria: 800 block of Linden Ave., 3-6:30pm

FRIDAY

Montecito: 1100 and 1200 blocks of Coast Village Rd., 8-11:15am

SATURDAY

Downtown S.B.: Corner of Santa Barbara and Cota sts., 8am-1pm

SUNDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

TUESDAY

Old Town S.B.: 500-600 blocks of State St., 3-7pm

WEDNESDAY

Solvang: Copenhagen Dr. and 1st St., 2:30-6:30pm

(805) 962-5354 sbfarmersmarket.org

FISHERMAN’S MARKET

SATURDAY

3/15: The Karis Fund and Build His House (BHH) Present ReSonance: Pathway to Love’s Refuge This immersive experience will bring Solomon’s ancient poem “Song of Songs” to life through music, imagery, and storytelling. Profits will go toward The Karis Fund and Build His House, creating safe and secure housing for widows and single mothers facing hardship. 7-8:30pm. Veronica Springs Church, 949 Veronica Springs Rd. Free-donations accepted. Call (707) 803-2205 or email byron@byroneasterling.com

tinyurl.com/ReSonanceExperience

SATURDAY 3/16

3/16: Fun in the Sun Walk & Roll for Inclusion Awareness Walk an accessible 1.5-mile loop along the S.B. waterfront area followed by food trucks with food for purchase for breakfast and lunch, resource booths, and music. Funds raised go toward Momentum WORK, Inc., a local nonprofit for people with disabilities. Checkin: 9:30; walk: 10:30; resource booths: 11:30am. Chase Palm Park Great Meadows, 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. $25-$40. Call (805) 403-7943 or email info@ momentum4work.org tinyurl.com/WalkandRoll24

3/16: InterAct Theatre School Presents

On the Roof This annual showcase will highlight local youth theater in an original musical full of mystery set in S.B. with singing, dancing, and creative scenes. 2-4pm and 5-7pm. Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. Free-$25. Call (805) 8692348 or email info@InterActTheatreSchool.com tinyurl.com/On-The-Roof-Showcase

Let the Shenanigans

Begin!

sounds provided by DJ Darla Bea and S.B.’s own premier live music band Area 51! 6:309:30pm. We Want the Funk/La Lieff, 210 Gray Ave. $20. Ages 21+. tinyurl.com/GetLucky-Mar15

3/16: St. Patrick Craft Day All-level crafters are invited to celebrate all things Irish with three awesome crafts and DIY projects to choose from. 1-3pm. HOLA (Hands on Learning Academy), 7394 Calle Real, Ste. F, Goleta. $20. Call (805) 588-4969. tinyurl.com/CraftDay-Mar16

3/17: S.B. Revels 16th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Sing Celebrate the patron saint of Ireland and the upcoming vernal equinox as you revel with song leader Mica Basilici and keyboard favorite Anna Abbey, who will lead a rousing selection of Irish tunes, favorite folk songs, novelty ditties, and more! Tickets include a song book and a beverage. 4-6pm. Lower Patio, Creekside Restaurant & Bar, 4444 Hollister Ave. $10-$20. Call (805) 364-4630. santabarbararevels.org

3/17: St. Patrick’s Day Pajama Brunch Celebrate the day with bites, green beer, and beats from DJ Darla Bea. Wear your pajamas to be entered into a prize draw for a one-night stay at the Canary Hotel. Food and drink available for purchase. 11am2pm. Kimpton Canary Hotel, 31 W. Carrillo St. finchandforkrestaurant.com/events

3/17: 17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash: Spencer & the Worried Lads Join the pub fun and listen to the Irish, calypso, Tex-Mex, and indie folk-pop sounds of Spencer and the lads. 4-8pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St., #205. Children: free; GA: $10. (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

COURTESY

Volunteer Opportunity EVENTS MAY HAVE BEEN CANCELED OR POSTPONED. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.

Annual Awards Breakfast 2024

DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA HONORS

Ramon Velazquez

Entrepreneur of the Year Business Champion of the Year

Workforce Development Board of Santa Barbara County

Ron Robertson

George Gerth Volunteer of the Year

Elly Cuevas

Harriet Miller Youth Leader

Jason Yardi

Citizen of the Year

3/16: 12th Annual S.B. Youth Project

Benefit Concert Take in performances from Grey Bear, Kathleen Sieck, Cory Sipper, Lois Mahalia, Ruben Lee Dalton, and Stephen Styles in this benefit concert for S.B. Youth Project, providing equine therapy and support to at-risk youth in S.B. County. Tacos will be available for purchase. 6-9pm. Standing Sun Winery, 92 2nd St., Ste. D, Buellton. GA: $30; suggested donation: $40. Call (805) 455-2854 or email claydonwork@yahoo.com santabarbarayouthproject.org

3/16: S.B. Downtown Bounty Hunt Don your best Star Wars/sci-fi-themed attire to participate in this fast-paced, interactive scavenger hunt/capturethe-flag bounty-hunting adventure. End at Soul Bites for prizes and Sabacc Night (Star Wars poker/blackjack style game). Hunt: 5:30-8pm; games: 8:30-10:30pm. Soul Bites, 423 State St. $20. Email jinzenkane@ galacticfringers.com tinyurl.com/StarWars-BountyHunt

3/16: State Street Ballet Young Dancers

Presents: A Spring Celebration of Dance This pre-professional performing group of teenagers associated with State Street Ballet will perform excerpts from Coppélia as well as new works. 6:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $19-$41. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

3/16-3/17: S.B Symphony: An Oscar Celebration! Favorite Film Clips with Live Orchestra

Relive the memories of iconic movies such as Gone with the Wind, An American in Paris, The Wizard of Oz, and more on the screen while the Symphony, with guest conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos accompanies on stage. Sat.: 7:30pm; Sun.: 3pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $35-$175. Call (805) 899-2222. granadasb.org

SUNDAY 3/17

3/17: Madeleine Peyroux, Joy Clark Thirty years after her formative busking days in Paris, this American genre-defying virtuoso singer, songwriter, and guitarist will continue her world tour in support of her 2021 album, Careless Love Deluxe Anniversary Edition. Soulful New Orleans singer-songwriter Joy Clark will open the show. VIP: 6pm; show: 7pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $66-$76; VIP: $106. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

MONDAY 3/18

3/18: Give a Hoot: A Plant-Powered

Benefit for Rooted Enjoy a delicious plantpowered and vegan buffet of Blue Owl’s most popular dishes along with a dessert and a beverage. Proceeds will benefit Rooted’s plant-forward nutrition education in the community. Register by March 15. 6-9pm. The Blue Owl, 5 W. Canon Perdido St. $50. Email hello@ rootedsantabarbara.org rootedsantabarbara.org/events

TUESDAY 3/19

3/19: 18th Annual Fly-Fishing Film

Tour 2024 (F3T) Enjoy short fly-fishing films, a raffle, and food and drink. Community partners The Mayfly Project, Merito Foundation, and Casting for Recovery will be on the patio from 5:30pm to raise awareness of their work of introducing foster children to fly-fishing, teaching conservation, and hosting fly-fishing retreats for women with or recovering from cancer, respectively. 7pm. $16-$22. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

3/19: Café KITP: Stellar Sleuthing: How Scientists Learn from the Lights in the Sky KITP Postdoctoral Scholar Evan Anders will present some surprising discoveries in the history of stellar astrophysics and about how those discoveries were made. 6-7pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St., #205. Free. Call (805) 893-6350 or email friends@kitp .ucsb.edu kitp.ucsb.edu/outreach/cafe-kitp

3/19: Book Talk: Living with Agent Orange

Author Diane Niblack Fox will talk about and sign copies of her book Living with Agent Orange, containing interviews with families and individuals living with the aftereffects of Agent Orange across the northern, central, and southern regions of Vietnam, and how it impacted the Vietnamese people. 6pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call (805) 682-6787. chaucersbooks.com/event

WEDNESDAY 3/20

3/20: Baby & Me Bring the littles for a program geared toward pre-literacy skills where a storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play time to develop community building and language, social, and motor skills. 11-11:30am and 5-5:30pm. S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Ages 0-14 months. Call (805) 962-7653 or email HelpDesk@ SantaBarbaraCA.gov. tinyurl.com/BabyandMe24

3/17:Buellton’s Wine & Chili Festival Sample from more than 25 chili and salsa cooks and vote for your favorite. Taste from 35 wineries, craft breweries, seltzers, and ciders and spirit companies with a variety of merchants and food trucks with food for purchase, and live music from Chickenbone Slim and DJ FIU, and traditional Irish dancers. Proceeds will sponsor programs on behalf of the Buellton Chamber of Commerce. Noon-4:30pm. Flying Flags RV Resort,180 Ave. of the Flags, Buellton. Free-$65. buelltonwineandchilifestival.com

COURTESY

COURTESY

Shows on Tap

An Evening with Tina Schlieske: Singing Songs of Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone & Billie Holiday

3/14-3/20:

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Young Singers Recitals, 5:30pm. Free Fri.: Magnetize, Orange Pit, 8:30pm. $15$18. Ages 21+. Sat.: Darren Kiely, 8pm. $20-$22. Ages 21+. Sun.: St. Patrick’s Day Bash: Spencer and the Worried Lads, 4pm. Free-$10. Mon.: SBCC Big Band Jazz, 7pm. $15. Tue.: An Evening with Tina Schlieske: Singing Songs of Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone & Billie Holiday, 8pm. $22-$25. Wed.: Mason

3/14-3/16: Eos Lounge Thu.: Girlz Night, 9pm. Free Fri.: Banda, 9pm. $24.72. Sat.: Lyja, &ndmore, Iwata, Cool Sexy DJ, 9pm. Free. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

3/14: Satellite S.B. Brett Hunter Band, 6pm. 1117 State St. Free. Call (805) 3643043. satellitesb.com

3/15: Fox Wine Co. Colonel Angus, 6-9:30pm. 120 Santa Barbara St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-7985. tinyurl.com/ColonelAngusMar15

3/15-3/16: Maverick Saloon Fri.: 33 Thunder, 8:30-11:30pm. Sat.: Pull the Trigger, 8:30-11:30pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free. Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com/event-calendar

3/14-3/17, 3/20: Lost Chord Guitars Thu.: Jess Bush, 8-10:30pm. $11. Fri.: Jeff

Elliott, 8-10:30pm. $10. Sat.: Shawn Jones, 8-11pm. $16. Sun.: Terry Lawless Sunday Residency, 8-10:30pm. Free. Wed.: Walk the Whale, 6-11pm. $11-$41. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com

3/15-3/16: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: The Cliffhangers, 6-8pm. Sat.: Grass Mountain, 6-8pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

3/15-3/16: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Blue Lemonade, 8-10pm. Sat.: Soul Majestic Acoustic, 8-10pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 968-6500.mspecialbrewco.com

3/16-3/17: Cold Spring Tavern

Sat.: Foggy Dew, 1:30-4:30pm; Do No Harm, 5-8pm. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, 1:30-4:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 9670066. coldspringtavern.com

3/16-3/17: Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: The New Vibe, 3-6pm. Sun.: Nate Latta and the CA Stars, 1-4pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 3508351. hookdbarandgrill.com/musicon-the-water

3/16: Arrowsmith’s Wine Bar Shay Moulder, 7pm. 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 686-9126 or email anna@ arrowsmithwine.com. arrowsmithwine.com/events

3/18: The Red Piano Shawn Jones Trio, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 3581439. theredpiano.com

3/20: Whiskey Richards Punk on Vinyl, 9pm. 435 State St. Ages 21+. Free. Call (805) 451-8206. facebook.com/ Whiskeyrichards

Tax Time/Sus Impuestos

3/14-3/20: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year. Tax returns are prepared and electronically filed by IRS-certified volunteers for qualified individuals or families. Visit the website for available sites and times from Carpinteria to Solvang. Assistance available through April 30.

El programa VITA es un servicio gratuito de preparación de impuestos para los residentes locales del condado de Santa Bárbara que ganan $67,000 o menos al año. Las declaraciones de impuestos las preparan y presentan electrónicamente voluntarios certificados por el IRS para personas o familias calificadas. Para programar una cita, envíe un correo electrónico a Yoseline González a ygonzalez@unitedwaysb.org o llame al (805) 965-8594. Visite el sitio web para consultar los lugares y horarios disponibles desde Carpintería hasta Solvang. Asistencia disponible hasta el 30 de abril. unitedwaysb.org/vita

3/20: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Free Tax Assistance Tax returns can be prepared for taxpayers with wages, interest, dividends, capital gains, unemployment, pensions, social security, IRA and 401-K distributions as well as filing for various tax credits. Visit the website for a list of required documents you will need to provide. The last check-in time at each location is 3pm. Fri.: 9am-noon and 1-4pm. Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta. (Through April 12); Tue.-Wed.: United Way of S.B. County, 320 E. Gutierrez St. (Through April 10). Free. Call (805) 965-8591. tinyurl.com/TaxAide-AARP

Thurs 3/14 5:30 pm

YOUNG SINGERS RECITAL

Fri 3/15 8:30 pm MAGNETIZE WITH ORANGE PIT! INDIE-ROCK

Sat 3/16 8:00 pm WE THE BEAT PRESENTS: DARREN KIELY

Sun 3/17 4:00 pm ST. PATRICK'S DAY BASH SPENCER & THE WORRIED LADS IRISH PUB MUSIC

MON 3/18 7:00 PM

SBCC BIG BAND JAZZ

Tues 3/19 6:00 pm CAFÉ KITP

PHYSICS LECTURE 8:00 pm AN EVENING WITH TINA SCHLIESKE: SINGING THE SONGS OF FRANK SINATRA, NINA SIMONE & BILLIE HOLIDAY

Wed 3/20 7:00 pm MASON JENNINGS WITH EVAN BLIX FOLK-POP

Thurs 3/21 8:00 pm ALEXANDRA RIORDEN AND CAITLIN JEMMA AMERICANA

Human Interest

Glimmers of Determination from 12-Year-Old Fighting Bone Cancer in Santa Barbara

Like many kids, Ava Decker is equipped with a community of stuffed animals; her mom’s, dad’s, and little brother’s love; her dog’s kisses and cuddles; and all of her favorite things and snacks as she lies in bed.

At just 12 years old, Ava has the wisdom, compassion, and life experience of an adult. A cancer diagnosis, chemo treatment, and the day-to-day struggles of dealing with her illness have not hindered her bright and helpful spirit against all odds.

In most ways, Ava is a normal tween girl: She enjoys playing video games, hanging out with her friends, going to school, spending time with her family, and eating (her favorite food is olives). Her diagnosis osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer that begins in the cells that form bones was made in December 2022, and it has simultaneously flipped her world upside down and given her more appreciation, gratitude, and opportunities.

isn’t a “typical day” with cancer. Some days, Ava and her family will pack up and head to L.A. for a couple of days for Ava’s chemotherapy, which involves a lot of pain and discomfort.

“There’s a lot of back-and-forth from here to L.A., and obviously the days there are very different,” said Vanessa Decker, Ava’s mom. “We have a completely different routine in a different city and house.”

Ava Decker Creates Cancer Foundation While Battling Her Own Diagnosis

by Kira Logan

Osteosarcoma is typically found in children and teens, more specifically during growth spurts. After her diagnosis, Ava promptly started chemotherapy and had surgery.

“With osteosarcoma, every single person gets a surgery you can’t really be in remission without it. I got a surgery in my left knee, my femur, and had a full knee replacement where they took out the tumor,” Ava explained.

But her original chemotherapy treatment plan wasn’t working, the cancer metastasized, and she is now on an alternative treatment.

When asked what day her surgery was, Ava knew. “It was April 18, 2023. I remember the exact day, because I was dreading it.”

Her surgery took about three hours with a five-month recovery time she was terrified to walk right after and still has a substantial scar on her knee.

The whole thing has been a roller coaster. After her surgery, Ava was declared cancer-free, began finishing her chemo, and would get monthly scans of her lungs to ensure there were no tumors. That’s when they found that the cancer had spread all over: to her right femur, pelvis, sternum, spine, hips, and left bicep.

This seemingly grim news hasn’t stopped Ava from filling her days with happiness and laughter, however. Though she is bedridden, Ava’s smile still lights up her room, and her wisdom is definitely beyond her years.

Asked what a typical day looks like, Ava describes taking a wheelchair walk, snacking on her favorite foods, playing video games, and watching her favorite show, I Love Lucy. However, each day brings its own challenges there really

The family ended up renting a one-bedroom place in L.A. because the drive would get too uncomfortable and the pain could become unbearable for Ava.

“Rather than doing the drive, it made sense to have a proper place to recover. In addition to her mobility issues, it’s harder for her to travel around,” said Vanessa.

In a time of uncertainty, where pain can be unpredictable, comfort is a top priority for Ava and her family. “My bed, my mom and dad, food, and all of my stuffed animals bring me the most comfort,” she said.

Surrounded with comfort and faced with pain, Ava is an inspiration she wants to help others on top of her already hard diagnosis and treatment. “I want to have a very, very positive impact. I don’t want to have cancer and have noth-

ing come out of it so we’re making a foundation called Glimmers Childhood Cancer Foundation.”

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children in the United States, and the federal funding for treatment and research is only 4 percent. Rightfully upset, Ava and her family believe this is a crisis that desperately needs direct attention. To help begin fighting these intense statistics, Ava and her family stepped into action to help as much as they can.

The Glimmers Childhood Cancer Foundation will have three main pillars targeted at the UCLA Family Center in L.A., where Ava is being treated: researching treatments, supporting families, and education and awareness.

A majority of the foundations now are focused on helping with the side effects of treatments, but Ava wants to go further. Her foundation will conduct cutting-edge research with her oncologist, Dr. Noah Federman, and his specialized pediatrics sarcoma team at UCLA to fund better, less painful treatments for cancer.

“These treatments are already so terrible, we need better treatments,” said Ava.

Ava is receiving the same chemotherapy that was developed more than 50 years ago, originally made for adults. “I’m only receiving this treatment because there hasn’t been any other version for children made. It was originally made for adults, because it was too harsh for children.”

Further, Ava notes that sometimes when she receives cards or gifts, they aren’t really geared to kids her age or

“I am not doing this foundation for me; it’s for all the children out there, and for all of my friends,” says Ava Decker.

12-year-old Ava Decker

sometimes have a misinterpreted message, simply because it’s hard to fully understand cancer.

“I want to participate in writing the cards we send out, because I can empathize with them and say, like, ‘Hey, I know what you’re going through.’ ”

Ava also wants to be sensitive to the language used in the cards terms like “warrior” and “hero” don’t necessarily land quite right, as Ava defines herself as a 12-year-old who happens to have cancer, not a warrior or hero by any means (though very brave and empathetic).

Vanessa further explains the ideal impact of Glimmers. As they began to walk this path, they noticed a lack of family support, lack of funding, and a lack in general. “We want to create a network of families who have cancer, where we can also be a part of giving back to each other,” she said.

Reflecting, Ava noticed how during chemotherapy, there were some children in foster care who would be completing their chemo alone. The idea of having to go through something so painful alone was unbearable to Ava, so she decided to help. “What I feel is that I need to give something. I can’t bear to see that happening.”

Her empathy and huge heart really shine through.

The family has extensively considered every detail of their foundation: They’re funding research, gathering age-appropriate toys, writing holiday-themed cards, decorating the hospital halls to brighten up

the atmosphere, funding trauma-informed volunteers to work through the nonprofit to ensure that every child has someone with them at their bedside, and much more.

“Also, a big part of this foundation is really spreading awareness a lot of people don’t know that there’s only 4 percent federal funding going to childhood cancer, and a lot of people don’t really know a lot about different types of cancer,” said Ava.

To help educate her peers, Ava and her friends did a presentation about cancer at their school, and students got to ask her questions and help spread awareness.

In addition to the Glimmers Foundation, Ava and her family are also working on creating a political activist movement titled “What’s Your Agenda?” where they call on local and state government officials to speak about the child cancer crisis and advocate for more funding and awareness. Their goal is to pass a bill for more funding, expedited insurance approvals, and declaring a national crisis for childhood cancer.

“It’s creating this grassroots movement of working together with your local congresspeople to get information to the surface,” Vanessa explained.

Seeing the horrors and pain of chemotherapy, loneliness in the hospital, and many other small painful details that don’t receive any aid or attention, Ava could not stand idle. “I am not doing this foundation for me; it’s for all the children out there, and for all of my friends.”

Before this journey, Ava was like any other child unsure of the future, living in the moment, day to day. Now, the same in many ways, Ava has a newfound sense of gratitude and appreciation for the little things around her.

Ava’s story is unique in the sense that she is transforming her pain and what others would see as a tragedy into something that will help many families and children. Ava is simply a sweet, wise, compassionate and empathetic 12-yearold who wants to use whatever time she has to help as many people as she can.

For more information about Glimmers Childhood Cancer Foundation, see glimmersfoundation.org.

Ava Decker and her family started the Glimmers Childhood Cancer Foundation to spread education and awareness.

Ava and Vanessa Decker

May the Forge Be with You: Casa del Herrero’s Ember + Forge

When George Fox Steedman, Casa del Herrero’s founder, passed away in 1940, his blacksmith workshop became something of a museum-like time capsule, but it’s coming back to life once again for just one day under the guidance of Santa Barbara’s own custom fabrication shop. Casa del Herrero (the “House of the Blacksmith”) brings its metalworking history to life with a unique event, Ember + Forge, presented in partnership with Santa Barbara Forge.

During the event, taking place on April 6, “we’ll be pulling back the curtain on traditional forging techniques. We will forge a variety of bespoke items, including some reproductions of certain items on the Casa del Herrero property,” said Andy Patterson, Santa Barbara Forge’s lead blacksmith and chief production officer.

“For the first time, attendees will walk through our famed blacksmith workshop and view it through the eyes of a metalworker, learning about the blacksmith and

by Leslie Dinaberg

silversmith process step by step, just as George Fox Steedman would have done before his passing,” said Edwin Rodriguez Jr., marketing and events director for Casa del Herrero.

Santa Barbara Forge “specializes in heirloom-quality metalwork that stands the test of time and inspires a return to excellence in craftsmanship. Every piece we create is

insights on how he organized his tools and workspace and the ironwork pieces he created. Meanwhile, as tours continue throughout the afternoon, the Patterson brothers and their team will do live blacksmith demonstrations outside, including the re-creation of some of the iconic Steedman pieces and embellishments found throughout the estate.

Experts to Recreate Original Pieces Live at Montecito’s Historic Blacksmith Workshop

Rodriguez said the pieces include “horse/ dragon heads, and then turning them into fire pokers, horse/dragon keychains, a door knocker, decorative door seals, forming a metal rose and they are working on a couple other ideas in preparation.”

Not only that, finished items will be sold in a silent auction at the conclusion of the event, with all proceeds benefiting the nonprofit Casa del Herrero. In addition, photos, original Steedman metalwork drawings, and heirloom artifacts will be on display in a mini exhibition nearby with the book The Steedman Silver (by Robert Sweeney with photography by Matt Walla and a foreword by the late George Steedman Bass) on sale inside the property’s new gift shop.

Abbreviated tours of the house are available during the event, and admission includes a barbecue lunch cooked on the actual iron grill that George Fox Steedman made himself.

born out of our firm belief that great design coupled with beautiful materials can make our day-to-day lives richer and more rooted,” said Joel Patterson, director of operations of the locally owned family business.

After guests take a walk through Steedman’s 100-year-old workshop and learn more about the blacksmith techniques used both now and then, guides will also give some

Ember + Forge takes place at Casa del Herrero, 1387 East Valley Road, Montecito (with parking plus shuttles at nearby El Montecito Presbyterian Church), on Saturday, April 6, from 1-4 p.m. Only 75 tickets are being sold (at $200 general admission) for this exclusive event. See casadelherrero .com/event-calendar/casa-ember-andforge for more information and sponsorship details.

Casa del Herrero welcomes the public for tours by reservation (fee is $50 with certain discounts available through museums4all.org). Docent-led tours are available on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. throughout the year. See casadelherrero .com for reservations.

This dragon embellishment at Casa del Herrero is one of the many historic iron pieces that will be re-created at the Ember + Forge event.

Shown here, George Fox Steedman’s original iron barbecue that he forged will be used for the cooking at this special event.

FOOD & DRINK

Bossa Nova Brunch Plays Just the Right Tune for a Sunday Afternoon

Sweet samba rhythms played at just the right volume by Alyse & Téka, the live jazz duo who greets us as we walk out onto the pleasantly sunny patio to check out the El Encanto’s new Bossa Nova Brunch Menu, now available every Sunday.

While the flavors of Brazil provided the initial inspiration for the menu (apparently several members of the Belmond property’s management team come from Brazil and were part of the taste-testing team), the brunch itself has the broader flavors of Latin America built into its offerings as well. And for the purists, brunch classics like eggs Benedict, bagels and lox, steak and eggs, and the Santa Barbara Madame (an organic egg atop avocado, ham, mornay sauce, and gruyère on a brioche roll) are all available as well. Plus there’s that ocean view, which is an excellent selling point in any language.

cachaça); and the Riviera Mimosas and peach bellinis (both of which are made with Moët & Chandon Champagne, très chic). For goal-oriented day drinkers, the bottomless brunch price tag for those cocktails (with Moët) is a bargain at $30, but I had work to do that afternoon, so I skipped the alcohol this time!

Belmond El Encanto Goes Brazilian for Brunch

Story and Photos

by Leslie Dinaberg

We started out with a pretty plate of pão de queijo. These Brazilian cheese rolls were familiar from other Latin American dining experiences, but the El Encanto version is particularly light and airy and accompanied by colorful thin slices of mango, dragon fruit, and kiwi.

The service, provided this time by Hugo, was spot-on, like every experience I’ve ever had at the El Encanto, dating way, way back to when my grandmother used to take us there for special treats like the Floating Island dessert. Hugo had already provided my nonfat latte at the perfect temperature when he told us about the brunch cocktail offerings, which include the S.B. Bloody Mary; passion fruit, mango, and strawberry caipirinhas (with Brazilian

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WWe did, however, indulge in a veritable feast, including shared plates of blistered shishito peppers, creamed elote (this not-so-spicy breakfast version of the Mexican charred corn had cotija cheese, lime, and tajin), and a gorgeous guava cinnamon roll, which came out hot in a castiron pan before Hugo poured the warm spiced-cream-cheese icing over it at our table. Astoundingly, it wasn’t sticky sweet but had rather subtle and sophisticated notes of both the warm cinnamon and the fruity guava flavors.

Executive Chef Alex Bollinger (whom I’d met years ago when he opened the Bacara’s Angel Oak) brought out his new creation the Feijoada Breakfast Burrito which he explained is based on Brazil’s national dish, and that Feijoada is a stew loaded with black beans and a variety of meats. This well-balanced version has carnitas, black beans, scrambled eggs, red quinoa, kale, potatoes, aged cheddar, and molcajete salsa, and it was hearty enough that I took some home and ate half of it for lunch the next day.

Though our bellies were extremely full at this point (my husband also had the classic eggs Benedict and deemed them delicious), we couldn’t resist trying one more bossa nova–spirited dish when Hugo explained that the sonho

de padaria (Brazilian crème-filled mini donuts) were made specially for the El Encanto by the 2023 Independent Best of Santa Barbara® winner Hook & Press. These little custard treats were the height of yumminess and an excellent way to cap off a very sweet Sunday.

The Bossa Nova Brunch is available every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel (800 Alvarado Pl.), with live music and à la carte menu items in the $20-$40 range. See belmond.com/ hotels/north-america/usa/ca/santa-barbara/belmond-el-encanto/dining for reservations.

ADDING SOME SPICE TO NATIONAL TAMALE DAY

hile tamales the traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa and filled with meat, vegetables, cheese, and seasonings, then wrapped typically in a corn husk and steamed to delicious perfection have been around since they were eaten by the Aztec and Mayan people thousands of years ago, National Tamale Day was actually created less than a decade ago by one of Santa Barbara’s own tamale experts.

Founder Richard Lambert Dishes That Salsa Is the Key to Making a Great Tamale

by Leslie Dinaberg

It was back in 2014 that Richard Lambert, a fifth-generation Santa Barbaran who initially learned to make tamales as a hobby, trained with Mexico’s “Tamale Queen” Beatriz Ramirez in Coyoacán, and later opened the Santa Barbara Tamales-to-Go business, found out that there was no National Tamale Day and set out to change things. He soon found himself gathering hundreds of signatures from tamale fans in order to submit an application to Chase’s Calendar of

Events, the global decision-making authority on such things.

That application was accepted, and National Tamale Day was celebrated for the first time in Santa Barbara and across the country on March 23, 2015 and remains an annual celebration to this day.

After making thousands of tamales over the years, Chef Lambert says his favorite tamale is chicken made with salsa verde. And if there is a secret to making a great tamale, he says it begins with the salsa. “That’s where the flavor is. The right salsa can transform an okay tamale into one that’s memorable, and now we have a day for that every March.”

Lambert says that the history of salsa can be traced back to the Aztec, Mayan, and Inca cultures of Mexico and Central America. “Surprisingly, the salsas we enjoy today are very similar to the ancient versions. They still feature fresh ingredients with bold flavors that include tomatoes, jalapeños, corn, tomatillos, mangoes, pineapples, and squash.”

Though we’ll have to wait for an in-person experience during Fiesta season in August, when Lambert gives a tamale-making class that begins with a lesson on how to prepare salsas that are both red (which he uses to make pork as well as chile and cheese tamales) and green (which is a key ingredient in chicken and vegetable tamales), in honor of National Tamale Day, he has

generously provided his salsa recipes to us here (tinyurl .com/redandgreensalsa). According to Lambert, in addition to celebrating March 23 as National Tamale Day, the whole month of May is designated National Salsa Month. n

Richard Lambert founded National Tamale Day in Santa Barbara in 2015.

ERIN FEINBLATT

From left: Guava cinnamon roll, blistered shishito peppers, and creamed elote Sonho de padaria made by Hook & Press

Lighthouse Coffee Opens on Calle Real

Chris Chiarappa, owner and CEO of the Santa Barbara Restaurant Collective, tells me that he has opened a new location for Lighthouse Coffee at 5690 Calle Real in Goleta, the former home of Outback Steakhouse, which closed their doors in November 2017. “After a warm reception from the Goleta community on our Turnpike location, we are honored to open our second Goleta location on Calle Real,” says Chiarappa. “Huge thanks to the Goleta community for all their continued support!” Hours are 6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. The new Calle Real java joint adds to a growing list of Lighthouse Coffee locations that includes 1819 Cliff Drive, 711 Chapala Street, 401 East Haley Street, and 199 South Turnpike Road. Visit lighthousecoffeesb.com

State Street now offers food options from several nearby restaurants, including St. Bibiana Pizza, Yona Redz, and Soul Bites. When you order at your table, the meal is then prepared down the street at the restaurant you chose and delivered right to you at Night Lizard.

ANCHOR ROSE AVAILABLE FOR NONPROFITS: Erik Hoegh-Guldberg, manager of The Anchor Rose at 113 Harbor Way, tells me that the popular restaurant is now available as an event location for nonprofit organizations. “As a pledge to support the many area nonprofits and all of the great work you do, The Anchor Rose would like to offer any area nonprofits the use of our venue in the beautiful Santa Barbara Harbor free of charge,” says Hoegh-Guldberg.

SPEAKING OF CALLE REAL: The Nugget Bar & Grill at 5687 Calle Real in Goleta now offers brunch from 11 a.m-2 p.m. every Sunday. The flagship Summerland location at 2318 Lillie Avenue offers a weekend brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

DAVE’S DOGS OPENS IN SANTA MARIA: The popular Dave’s Dogs Grill, at 900 North Milpas Street and 149 South Turnpike Road in Goleta, has opened a third location at 232 Betteravia Road in Santa Maria. Apparently, a second location in Santa Maria is in the works. “By now, you might be aware that Dave’s Dogs and Dave’s Drip House are gearing up to launch their second establishment in Santa Maria,” says owner Dave Reynoso. “Excitingly, we are set to join the vibrant community at The Collective, an indoor marketplace situated at 3546 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria.” In November 2014, Reynoso took his first step by setting up a hot dog cart on Milpas Street in Santa Barbara, utilizing an empty parking lot in his father’s auto shop. By September 2017, he transformed his creativity and love for food into his first brick-and-mortar establishment in Goleta.

NEW NIGHT LIZARD OFFERINGS: Reader Franco tells me that Night Lizard Brewing Company at 607

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“We offer three unique covered, heated, and private patios overlooking the beautiful Santa Barbara Harbor along with two full bars both upstairs and downstairs with a total capacity of 300 with ample accessible parking for your guests.” If you are interested in planning a fundraiser, charity auction, a donor “thank you” reception, or a team meeting spot with upgraded A/V capabilities, contact Hoegh-Guldberg at The Anchor Rose for a tour with details and available dates. He will customize a menu tailored specifically for any event. Call (805) 770-5069 or visit theanchorrose.com

ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH CARP KITCHEN: Carp Kitchen Grocery Store, which opened at 4945-A Carpinteria Avenue in Carpinteria in 2021, is offering a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Special to-go on Sunday, March 17. The meal includes slow-cooked corned beef, colcannon potatoes (mashed potatoes, sauteed onions, cabbage, and bacon), and roasted brussel sprouts and heirloom carrots. Two servings cost $40, and dessert options include a shamrock sugar cookie ($5 each) and Bailey’s cheesecake ($10.50 per slice). Pre-order with their kitchen by 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14, for pickup on March 17 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call (805) 318-9400 or visit carpkitchen.com

NEW BREW: Lighthouse Coffee has opened in the former home of Outback Steakhouse.

RETURN OF ICONIC FRENCH WORKS, EASTERN ORTHODOX ICONS, IN HOMAGE TO RIDLEY-TREE

REPRISE OF COROT-BASED EXHIBITION AT WESTMONT MUSEUM OF ART

One side effect of a visit to the current exhibition at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art may be a strong case of déjà vu. The multi-part show, grounded in a selection of canvases by famed 19th-century French painter Camille Corot, instantly triggers memories of a similar affair in this art space in 2013. Then, and now, the exhibition from the art collection of Lord Paul and Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree and with many images from that earlier show making an encore appearance.

There are, of course, critical distinctions between the initial and current shows, starting with the fact that the famously philanthropic grand couple whose presence looms imposingly over the main gallery in Bo Bartlett’s large portrait have passed on, he in 2006 and she in 2022, at age 98. Since the first brush with the Corots, organizationally, Westmont’s small miracle of an art museum has subsequently taken its rightful place in the pantheon of important art spaces in the region, under the expert guidance of director Judy Larson.

In the current show, with the title Camille Corot to Orthodox Icons: Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree’s Gifts to the Collection, the curatorial overview extends beyond the first show’s tighter focus. Off to the side, and nestled in its own moodily dim-lit enclosure in the museum’s main gallery space, are several examples of the Eastern Orthodox icon paintings, rugged to the eye and the touch (and touching is allowed, as objects of spiritual veneration and mediation). These works were placed in the “prayer room” in the lavish home of the Ridley-Trees, attesting to Lady Leslie’s spiritual faith (she was a member Montecito’s All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church).

More to the point of a Corot connection, the exhibition also includes several impressive canvases lining the entryway gallery from the early 19th-century Barbizon School of French painting, of which Corot was a prominent figure. The Barbizon objective was literally and figuratively heading out into the woods specifically, the forest of Fontainebleau and escaping the stylistic strictures of the Academy and Neoclassical style then prevailing in the French art world.

Among the highlights of the Barbizon section are CharlesFrançois Daubigny’s “Printemps sur l’Oise (Springtime on the Oise River),” an idyllic riverside milieu with a cow (a common subject in this movement) at water’s edge, and the suitably atmospheric “Sur le bord de la rivière (On the Side of the River)” by Hippolyte Camille Delpy.

In the main gallery, a selection of Corot prints congregates on the right turn right at the epic Lord and Lady portrait but these necessarily pale in comparison with the artistic power, measured natural awe, and pure magnetism of his paintings, hanging on the left side of the space. Corot (1796–1875) was a disciplined artist who produced nearly 3,000 paintings in his 78-year life span and was also something of a rebel in his early years as an artist.

What we find in this modest but enriching sampling of canvases is the handiwork of a painter who refreshed landscape painting ideals, and who brought a loose naturalism to the business of depicting rural life and natural expanses. His was part of the move away from extant norms, a certain up-theAcademy attitude, which both overlapped and informed the

development of the yet more radical later in the 19th century. Westmont’s Corot component brings back fond memories from our encounter 11 years ago, and also illustrates the range of his interests, in form and content. Corot’s large painting “Ronde des Nymphes (Dance of the Nymphs)” leans in the direction of both in-the-moment atmosphere painting and the era-spanning powers of myth, with its nymphs in a free dance mode, in a crepuscular forest setting.

That painting contrasts with the warm peasant life study of “Les deux sœur dans la prairie (Two Sisters on the Prairie),” with its brusque and unfussy brushwork, or “Bretonne allaitant son enfant (Breton Woman Nursing Her Baby).” With this painting, teeming with rounded forms, Corot pays respects to the quality of fecundity, the texture of Breton life, and also the art-historical “Madonna and Child” tradition.

And yes, in keeping with the Barbizon way, bovine subjects also have their field day in Corot’s oeuvre, as seen in “Luzany The Valley,” painted in 1872, three years before his death. Cows have been immortalized here, celebrated both as individual specimens and as compositional foils, strategically positioned in a horizontal pictorial space.

Thanks to this museum’s namesake and generous patron, the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art can boast a healthy Corot corner in its permanent collection. The various elements involved in Corot’s work conspire to make the paintings timeless, and well worth a close-up look at least every decade or so.

—Josef Woodard

Camille Corot to Orthodox Icons: Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree’s Gifts to the Collection is on view at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art (955 La Paz Rd.) through March 23. The Museum is open weekdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11a.m.-5p.m. See westmont.edu/ museum.

Camille Corot, “Luzany–The Valley”

Camille Corot, “Bretonne allailant son enfant (Breton Woman Nursing Her Baby)”

FROM THE FIELD TO THE EASEL

Chris Gocong is not an artist’s artist. Bereft of formal training or really any art background, he didn’t emerge as a creative wunderkind or the byproduct of big-city sophistication. In fact, many would consider his current work a complete 180. That’s fair. For much of his life, Gocong was struck by inspiration in the form of helmeted giants who compelled him to dismantle offenses as an NFL linebacker. No doubt those years of blocks have opened more recent breakthroughs.

In less than five years, the Carpinteria native has become an autodidactic force on another field painting. His canvases are a swirling mix of abstractions offset by symmetry, dried acrylic peels rendered into portraits of pop-culture icons, and more brooding takes on figures known and anonymous. Over the phone last month, Gocong admitted he wasn’t sure how all this might work in public. “I was a little apprehensive … you go to an art show; they’re all abstracts, all the same idea. I didn’t have any of that [consistency],” he said of his oeuvre.

But Yessica Torres, director of Ventura’s Dama Gallery, liked what Gocong had enough to curate a three-month exhibit that shares the 3,000-square-foot space with no one. Gocong was quite taken with the space, acknowledging, “The way she put it together, everything felt cohesive. I’ve never really felt that way about my work before.” It’s no small accomplishment for a guy who already beat the odds in one hyper-competitive industry, putting in five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and two with the Cleveland Browns.

Only six years after his retirement did the linebacker pick up a paintbrush. That former life is still with Gocong, as he’s battled traumatic brain injuries and found

solace in art, where the gridiron’s themes might seem distant but their impact on a human is acutely felt. Yet it’s often the more subtle, ephemeral trappings of the life of an NFL star that find their way onto his canvases.

On his portraits of luminaries like Kendrick Lamar or Virgil Abloh, Gocong mused, “It’s less about their body of work and more about the person behind it. What I’ve noticed is, somebody in Philly might know me, and having some notoriety, people project their own ideas of who you are. That’s what I’m doing, trying to see through the celebrity mask and capture who they are.” Resplendent in tone, expression, and likeness, these works literally jump from the canvas with their dried peels hanging off the sides, giving the piece an extra dimension. Gocong calls it “not bound to the rectangle.”

Life as a kid in Carpinteria was relaxed but not simple. Raised by his single mother, Gocong knew that to afford almost any university, he was going to need an in. Though the boy showed a predilection for sketching, it was engineering that nudged Gocong toward Cal Poly S.L.O. A football scholarship made it all happen. It turns out the notoriously taxing student-athlete life suited him. “The engineering and football programs, especially strength and conditioning, formed my work ethic, my focus on goals,” Gocong said. “[Now, with painting], I try to be a little more loose, use a different side of my brain, and enjoy the process.”

And how did a process-driven engineering student and linebacker make such a radical switch to the right brain at the ripe age of 35? For Gocong, it was a whoosh of fresh air. “For the longest time, I went, ‘There’s no way I can become an artist.’ But I don’t want to be bound by anything. That’s what I love about art. It’s not binary; there’s never a winner or loser. Everything is subjective.” —Sean Magruder

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ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): I will never advise you to dim the flame of your ambition or be shy about radiating your enthusiasm. For the next few weeks, though, I urge you to find ways to add sap, juice, and nectar to your fiery energy. See if you can be less like a furnace and more like a sauna; less like a rumbling volcano and more like a tropical river. Practically speaking, this might mean being blithely tender and unpredictably heartful as you emanate your dazzling glow.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Some spiritual traditions tell us that the path to enlightenment and awakening is excruciatingly difficult. One teaching compares it to crossing a bridge that’s sharper than a sword, thinner than a hair, and hotter than a fire. Ideas like these have no place in my personal philosophy. I believe enlightenment and awakening are available to anyone who conscientiously practices kindness and compassion. A seeker who consistently asks, “What is the most loving thing I can do?” will be rewarded with life-enhancing transformations. Now I invite you to do what I just did, Taurus. That is, re-evaluate a task or process that everyone (maybe even you) assumes is hard and complicated. Perform whatever tweaks are necessary to understand it as fun, natural, and engaging.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Do you have a relative your parents never told you about? If so, you may find out about them soon. Do you have a secret you want to keep secret? If so, take extra caution to ensure it stays hidden. Is there a person you have had a covert crush on for a while? If so, they may discover your true feelings any minute now. Have you ever wondered if any secrets are being concealed from you? If so, probe gently for their revelation, and they just may leak out. Is there a lost treasure you have almost given up on finding? If so, revive your hopes.

CANCER

potentially gives you the power to massage situations to serve the good of all. Are you using that power to its fullest? Could you do anything more to harness it? Here’s a related issue: Your talent for tuning into the needs and moods of others can give you the capacity to massage situations in service to your personal aims. Are you using that capacity to its fullest? Could you do anything more to harness it? Here’s one more variation on the theme: How adept are you at coordinating your service to the general good and your service to your personal aims? Can you do anything to enhance this skill? Now is an excellent time to try.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Psychologist Carl Jung said, “One of the most difficult tasks people can perform is the invention of good games. And this cannot be done by people out of touch with their instinctive selves.” According to my astrological assessment, you will thrive in the coming weeks when you are playing good, interesting games. If you dream them up and instigate them yourself, so much the better. And what exactly do I mean by “games”? I’m referring to any organized form of play that rouses fun, entertainment, and education. Playing should be one of your prime modes, Scorpio! As Jung notes, that will happen best if you are in close touch with your instinctual self also known as your animal intelligence.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Can Sagittarians ever really find a home they are utterly satisfied with? Are they ever at peace with exactly who they are and content to be exactly where they are? Some astrologers suggest these are difficult luxuries for you Centaurs to accomplish. But I think differently. In my view, it’s your birthright to create sanctuaries for yourself that incorporate so much variety and expansiveness that you can feel like an adventurous explorer without necessarily having to wander all over the earth. Now is an excellent time to work on this noble project.

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(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You picked Door #2 a while back. Was that the best choice? I’m not sure. Evidence is still ambiguous. As we await more conclusive information, I want you to know that Door #1 and Door #3 will soon be available for your consideration again. The fun fact is that you can try either of those doors without abandoning your activities in the area where Door #2 has led you. But it’s important to note that you can’t try both Door #1 and Door #3. You must choose one or the other. Proceed with care and nuance, Capricorn, but not with excessive caution. Your passwords are “daring sensitivity” and “discerning audacity.”

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(June 21-July 22): Cancerian poet Pablo Neruda wrote this to a lover: “I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.” That sounds very romantic. What does it mean? Well, the arrival of spring brings warmer soil and air, longer hours of sunlight, and nurturing precipitation. The flowers of some cherry trees respond by blooming with explosive vigor. Some trees sprout upward of 4,000 blossoms. Maybe Neruda was exaggerating for poetic effect, but if he truly wanted to rouse his lover to be like a burgeoning cherry tree, he’d have to deal with an overwhelming outpouring of lush beauty and rampant fertility. Could he have handled it? If I’m reading the upcoming astrological omens correctly, you Cancerians now have the power to inspire and welcome such lavishness. And yes, you can definitely handle it

AQUARIUS

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(July 23-Aug. 22): Speaking on behalf of all non-Leos, I want to express our gratitude for the experiments you have been conducting. Your willingness to dig further than ever before into the mysterious depths is exciting. Please don’t be glum just because the results are still inconclusive and you feel a bit vulnerable. I’m confident you will ultimately generate fascinating outcomes that are valuable to us as well as you. Here’s a helpful tip: Give yourself permission to be even more daring and curious. Dig even deeper.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Unexpected mixtures are desirable, though they may initially feel odd. Unplanned and unheralded alliances will be lucky wild cards if you are willing to set aside your expectations. Best of all, I believe you will be extra adept at creating new forms of synergy and symbiosis, even as you enhance existing forms. Please capitalize on these marvelous openings, dear Virgo. Are there parts of your life that have been divided, and you would like to harmonize them? Now is a good time to try. Bridgebuilding will be your specialty for the foreseeable future.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Many of you Libras have a special talent for tuning into the needs and moods of other people. This

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): My second cousin has the same name as me and lives in Kosice, Slovakia. He’s a Slovakian-speaking chemical engineer who attended the Slovak University of Technology. Do we have anything in common besides our DNA and names? Well, we both love to tell stories. He and I are both big fans of the band Rising Appalachia. We have the same mischievous brand of humor. He has designed equipment and processes to manufacture products that use chemicals in creative ways, and I design oracles to arouse inspirations that change people’s brain chemistry. Now I invite you, Aquarius, to celebrate allies with whom you share key qualities despite being quite different. It’s a fine time to get maximum enjoyment and value from your connections with such people.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): My Piscean friend Jeff Greenwald wrote the humorous but serious book Shopping for Buddhas It’s the story of his adventures in Nepal as he traveled in quest of a statue to serve as a potent symbol for his spiritual yearning. I’m reminded of his search as I ruminate on your near future. I suspect you would benefit from an intense search for divine inspiration either in the form of an iconic object, a pilgrimage to a holy sanctuary, or an inner journey to the source of your truth and love. Homework:

implementing and archiving academic policies and procedures. Promotes UCEAP programs at occasional student fairs and campus events. Assembles and maintains program information, manages student registration information, and generates reports in a complex in‑house database.

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent experience and/ or training. 4+ years’ experience in Student Affairs, including experience in student advising on academic matters, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

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, 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 is $56,700 to $97,500/yr. The budgeted salary range is $56,700 to $69,500/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.

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Job # 65688

scope and determines solutions. Applies knowledge and skills as a seasoned, experienced academic professional. Provides advice and recommends solutions which may apply to unique programs and issues without prior precedent. Reporting to the Academics Managing Supervisor, the Academic Specialist serves as the primary interface for academic matters within an assigned portfolio and is responsible for the accurate distribution of academic program information between the Systemwide Office of the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) and (a) UCEAP Study Center staff worldwide; (b) UC Campus Study Abroad Offices; (c) UC students participating in UCEAP; and (d) the UC campus registrars’ offices. Communications with students primarily take place remotely rather than in person. Performs complex research, review, and analysis of host institution academic opportunities appropriate to UC undergraduate and/or graduate students and of UC, UCEAP, and host institution academic policies and procedures; and disseminates advising and recruitment information to indicated UC campus offices and academic departments. Manages the process by which credit earned abroad is applied to a student’s UC record; advises Study Centers, Campus Study Abroad Offices, registrar offices, and students about UC and UCEAP policies pertaining to students’ academic work and records in programs worldwide; and works to ensure that automation of these processes is as advanced and efficient as possible. Responsible for all academic information pertaining to a specified portfolio group within the approximate 6,000 student UCEAP participants each year, in over 40 countries worldwide. Works closely with the Associate Dean in

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER

STUDENT HEALTH

The Accounts Payable Officer processes all purchase orders, invoices and statements for payment following Student Health and campus policies and procedures; maintains accurate database of all transactions; processes all documentation for recharges, travel, entertainment, reimbursements; verifies all Student Health credit card transactions, and issues refunds when appropriate; completes BARC postings as needed; completes all deposits; provides a variety of administrative tasks for the smooth operation of services. Reqs: High school diploma or equivalent experience. Experience in relevant administrative work. Experience with Microsoft and Google Suite applications. Notes: 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/Budgeted Hourly Range: $23.60/hr. ‑ $25.70/hr. Full Salary Range: $23.60/hr. ‑ $33.45/ 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 # 65150

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ASSISTANT RESIDENT DIRECTOR

RESIDENTIAL & COMMUNITY LIVING

The Assistant Resident Director (ARD) is a full‑time live‑in position with on‑call responsibilities. Under the general supervision of a Resident Director (RD), the ARD utilizes a curricular approach and equity mindset as cornerstones of their daily work in facilitating student wellness, development, and belonging in a residential community. The contract term is 10.5 months or 12 months, depending on the assigned community’s resident occupancy, with the opportunity for a renewal of one additional term. Primary responsibilities include: Assisting RD in the implementation of a curricular approach in the development and education of a residential community ranging from 600 to 1,800 residents. Sharing supervision, training, and evaluation of student staff. Advising hall/community council consisting of student leaders who represent the residential student voice and host social and developmental events. After‑hours crisis response and scheduled on‑call responsibilities for a neighborhood of 5,000‑6,000 residents and a campus community of 10,000‑11,000 residents. Developing effective working relationships with the 60+ colleagues that make up our R&CL staff. Reqs: 1‑3 Years Experience with planning and implementing programs/activities.1‑3 Years Experience in a student leadership role. Ability to constructively engage others in complex social justice, access, inclusion, and equity issues on campus. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across a large, multifunctional department. Comprehensive knowledge of UCSB campus resources and support services. Knowledge of the day to day operations of a student housing community. Knowledge of and/

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER

The Independent is seeking a general assignment reporter to join the editorial team. In addition to reporting and writing, the job involves collaboration with editors on assignments, cultivating sources, and a general interest in government and civic issues. Knowledge of Santa Barbara County is preferred. This is a full-time position that requires attention to detail, ability to perform under pressure of deadlines, and strong time management skills. Though specific experience in reporting on Santa Barbara is preferred, this is an entry-level position and dedicated workers with strong writing skills may apply. Starting

Hourly Rate: $18-$21

Full-time positions include health, dental, and vision insurance; Section 125 cafeteria plan; 401(k); and vacation program.

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or experience working within a residential curriculum campus. Notes: UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Satisfactory conviction history background check. UCSB is a tobacco free environment. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $57,100 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 # 65700

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

UCSB, STUDENT HEALTH

Assist in the overall operation of the clinical laboratory of the Student Health Service by performing the duties of testing personnel (as specified by CLIA 88) in the specialties of hematology, urinalysis, clinical microscopy, diagnostic immunology, chemistry, microbiology, and virology/ molecular diagnostics. Other duties include specimen processing, phlebotomy, data entry and instrument preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Must possess a high degree of accuracy and precision. Must be capable of working independently while maintaining compliance with existing laws, regulations and policies. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with clinicians, patients, health service staff and visitors. Is capable of fast, accurate laboratory work while doing multiple procedures. Training

and experience must comply with Federal CLIA 88 requirements for personnel of high complexity testing. Is familiar with common laboratory analyzers, equipment and Laboratory Information Systems. Maintains the equipment and the entire work area in a clean, presentable fashion to preclude injury to self and others.

Adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree. Graduation from college with Bachelor of Science degree in major of appropriate scientific field. Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientists license at all times during employment. 3 – 5 years of training and experience sufficient to comply with Federal CLI 88 requirements for personnel of high complexity testing. Familiar with all laboratory equipment, including Hematology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Molecular and Chemistry analyzers and other standard laboratory equipment. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process 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. Budgeted

Hourly Range: $39.32 ‑ $49.88/hr.

Full Salary Range: $39.32‑ $57.33/ 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 # 58194

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Join an exciting team in this high impact role helping us provide business intelligence at UCSB, a world class university. If you are a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the data services and data warehousing, we encourage you to join our team. In this role, you will manage data services programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, security and resources to ensure safe data use and to transform legacy UCSB data systems to effective data analytics systems. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Experience designing, developing, documenting, and testing database solutions using SQL Server technologies. Experience designing and developing data pipeline solutions with Python and SSIS using continuous development and continuous integration best practices. Expert knowledge and experience implementing data warehousing principles and design concepts.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $101,100 to $192,300/yr. The budgeted salary range is $114,780 to $146,700/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,

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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 # 65243

DIRECTOR

SOUTH HALL ADMINISTRATIVE

SUPPORT CENTER

Under the general direction of the lead chair of the South Hall Administrative Support Center (SASC), with additional guidance provided by the other department chairs/directors of the units in SASC, is responsible for full range of management functions of the separate departments (English, English for Multilingual Students Program, Linguistics, Philosophy, Writing Program). Management responsibilities encompass academic administration, academic support services, departmental computer technical support services, contract, grant, and gift/donation administration, purchasing and financial management, payroll, staff and academic personnel, space management, and safety programs. Develops and implements operating policies and procedures as they relate to overall departmental goals and objectives, interprets policy for department chairs/directors and departmental committee members, serves as liaison to other campus academic and administrative units. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/ training. Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience. Experience with financial management, analysis, budgeting and reporting for various funds related to instruction, programming, operations, gifts, endowments, and grants. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check.The full salary range is $101,100 to $192,300/yr. The budgeted salary range is $101,100 to $115,000/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 3/20/24. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 65319

PROCESS ENGINEER

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER

ENGINEERING

Develops processes and establishes process control on a variety of nanofabrication research tools within the facility, including thin film deposition, inductively coupled plasma etching, and projection lithography. Works to establish and document standard procedures as well as new process modules for a variety of nanofabrication processes through direct hands‑on processing and results documentation. Assigned work will support engineering staff, facility users, and facility projects. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 1‑3 years of experience with all aspects of cleanroom wafer processing. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check Position is funded by federal contract/ subcontract and requires E‑Verify check. The full salary range is $74,300 to $134,500/yr. The budgeted salary range is $74,300 to $104,400/ 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

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PROGRAM MANAGER PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for students and community members wanting to upskill and improve their resumes to progress in their careers?? UCSB Professional and Continuing Education is seeking a dynamic, creative, outgoing Program Manager to join our team. The Program Manager will help in planning, implementing, and managing our portfolio of continuing education programs for domestic and international students. Working in a cross‑functional environment with Programming and Operations teams you will be responsible for growing existing programs and creating new ones. You are a converging point for instructors who teach PaCE courses, marketing, customer service and finance teams for your program. We offer online, hybrid, hyflex, and face‑to‑face courses, and our portfolio ranges from business to coding and technology, and more. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations associated with existing programs, overseeing instructor hiring and course scheduling as well as providing occasional assistance to conferences and special programs. Successful candidates will be an excellent team player comfortable with simple budgets, basic understanding of marketing and project planning and management. We prize resourcefulness, multitasking, and creativity, and we thrive on providing outstanding customer service to all our students as well as all our team members. This position is located at the UCSB Campus. The advertised position is 65%. After a standard six‑month probation period, we offer the possibility of working remotely a few days per week. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Continuing education in related field. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check Able to work weekends and some evenings to fulfill program management and development responsibilities. Able to drive to other work sites.The full hourly range is $24.95 to $42.10/ hr. The budgeted hourly range is $28.00 to $31.38/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 3/22/24. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 66020

PROGRAM MANAGER

PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for students and community members wanting to upskill and improve their resumes to progress in their careers?? UCSB Professional and Continuing Education is seeking a dynamic, creative, outgoing Program Manager to join our team. The Program Manager will help in planning, implementing, and managing our portfolio of continuing education programs for domestic and international students. Working in a cross‑functional environment with Programming and Operations teams you will be responsible for growing existing programs and creating new ones. You are a converging point for instructors who teach PaCE courses, marketing, customer service and finance teams for your program. We offer online, hybrid, hyflex, and face‑to‑face courses, and our portfolio ranges from business to coding and technology, and more. You will be

responsible for the day‑to‑day operations associated with existing programs, overseeing instructor hiring and course scheduling as well as providing occasional assistance to conferences and special programs. Successful candidates will be an excellent team player comfortable with simple budgets, basic understanding of marketing and project planning and management. We prize resourcefulness, multitasking, and creativity, and we thrive on providing outstanding customer service to all our students as well as all our team members. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Continuing education in related field. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check Must be able to work weekends and some evenings to fulfill program management and development responsibilities. Must drive to other sites. The full salary range is $24.95 to $42.10/hr. The budgeted hourly range is $28.00 to $31.38/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 # 65558

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LAST WEEK’S

LEGALS

ADMINISTER OF ESTATE

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

CONSTANTINO

ZACHARIAS FRANGOS

AKA CONSTANTINO

ZACK FRANGOS AKA

CONSTANTINO Z.

FRANGOS

CASE NO. 24PR00123

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of

CONSTANTINO ZACHARIAS

FRANGOS AKA

CONSTANTINO ZACK

FRANGOS AKA

CONSTANTINO Z.

FRANGOS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ZACHARIAS N. TRIPODES in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA.

THE PETITION FOR

PROBATE requests that ZACHARIAS N. TRIPODES 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: 05/02/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. SB 5 located at 1100

ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121

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

DANIEL J. SULLIVAN ‑ SBN

308218, LAGERLOF, LLP

155 N. LAKE AVENUE, FLOOR 11

PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 683‑7234

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SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROSENDA CARMEN FOSSETT CASE NO.: 24PR00086

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of ROSENDA CARMEN FOSSETT

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: WILLIAM MITAROTONDA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

THE PETITION for probate requests that: WILLIAM MITAROTONDA 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:

04/11/2024 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT:

5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF , ANACAPA DIVISION, 1100 Anacapa Street 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. Darrell E. Parker, Executive

Officer Date: 2/15/2024

By: Monica Buenrostro, Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: Harold K Kono 831 State Street, Suite 289, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 962‑8412

Published. Feb 29. Mar 7, 14 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MARIANNE PRESCOTT THOMAS

AKA MARIANNE P. THOMAS CASE

NO.: 24PR00093

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of

MARIANNE PRESCOTT THOMAS

AKA MARIANNE P. THOMAS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: PATRICIA POPP in the

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

THE PETITION for probate requests that: PATRICIA POPP 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:

04/18/2024 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT:

5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF , ANACAPA DIVISION, 1100 Anacapa Street 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. Darrell E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 2/22/2024 By: Monica

Buenrostro, Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: Patricia Popp 4642 Puente Plaza, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States 93110; (805) 729‑3045

Published. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALMA R.

GRAY CASE NO.: 24PR00070

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of ALMA R.

GRAY, ALMA REESE GRAY, ALMA

GRAY

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MARTHA GRAY and MARK GRAY in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

THE PETITION for probate requests that: MARTHA GRAY and MARK GRAY 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: 03/28/2024 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT:

5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF , ANACAPA DIVISION, 1100 Anacapa Street 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. Darrell E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 2/7/2024 By: Monica Buenrostro, Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: Howard M. Simon 25 East Anapamu Street, Second Floor, Santa Barbara, 93101; (805) 963‑9500

Published. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SALLY

LEWIS CASE NO.: 23PR00356

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of SALLY

LEWIS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: SUSANNAH LEWIS‑O’DEA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

THE PETITION for probate requests that: SUSANNAH LEWIS‑O’DEA 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: 4/25/2024 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.

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: 03/04/2024

By: Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer. Attorney for Petitioner: Jana S. Johnston and Lisa F. Petak, Mullen & Henzell, L.L.P. 112 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 966‑1501.

Published: Mar 14, 21, 28 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LYNN

ELIZABETH ANDREWS Case No.:

24PR00101

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of LYNN

ELIZABETH ANDREWS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: CHRISTINE NEIL SAUNDERS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

THE PETITION for probate requests that: CHRISTINE NEIL SAUNDERS 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: 04/18/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept:FIVE

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: 2/29/2024 By: Monica Buenrostro, Deputy Attorney for

Petitioner: Marilyn D. Anticouni State Bar No. 096697;1234 Santa Barbara Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 882‑9255. Published Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DELORES

DEE BARKER CASE NO.: 24PR00122

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of

DELORES DEE BARKER

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MARK WATSON in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

THE PETITION for probate requests that: MARK WATSON 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:

4/25/2024 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.

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: 03/06/2024 By: Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Jeffrey B. Soderborg, 1900 State Street, Suite M, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 687‑6660.

Published: Mar 14, 21, 28 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEANNE

PATE Case No.: 24PR00129

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JENIFER PANKEY in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

THE PETITION for probate requests that: JENIFER PANKEY 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:

04/24/2024 AT 8:30 a.m. Dept: SM1

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 312 East Cook Street, Building E, Santa maria, CA 93454; PROBATE

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: 3/8/2024 By: Michael Rosales

Deputy Attorney for Petitioner:Jenifer

Pankey 5030 West 14th Street

Greeley, CO 80634; (970) 301‑6697.

Published Mar 14, 21, 28 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAMES

ALLEN CARR CASE NO.: 24PR0018

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JAMES

ALLEN CARR (aka JAMES A. CARR and JAMES CARR)

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: BARBARA JO THURMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

THE PETITION for probate requests that: BARBARA JO THURMAN 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:

3/14/2024 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

LEGALS (CONT.)

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: 03/04/2024

By: Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer. Attorney for Petitioner: Brett W. Piersma of, Mullen & Henzell, L.L.P. 112 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 966‑1501.

Published: Mar 14, 21, 28 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DARLENE

M. THOMPSON Case No.: 24PR00102

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DARLENE M. THOMPSON

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JANA KRILING in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

THE PETITION for probate requests that: JANA KRILING 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:

04/18/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100

Anacapa St. 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: 2/28/2024 By: Nicolette Barnard

Deputy Attorney for Petitioner:Jana Kriling 4975 Yaple Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; (805) 451‑8739. Published Mar 14, 21, 28 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COCORD GROVE PRESS at 1407

Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Institute of World Culture (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: DONNA MOORE/TREASURER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 12, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000374. Published: Feb 22, 29. Mar 7, 14 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: GOLETA VALLY GUN at 5669 Calle Real, B Goleta, CA 93117; Bear Creek Trading Company LLC 39 Bear Creek Dr. Buellton, CA 93427 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: CHASE ROBERT GAUTHIER/RESPONSIBLE PARTY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 9, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000350. Published: Feb 22, 29. Mar 7, 14 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MIRANDA PLUMBING, INC at 7344 Davenport Rd Goleta, CA 93117; Miranda Plumbing, Inc. PO Box 41029 Santa Barbara, CA 93140 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: ISRAEL MIRANDA/DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2024. 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 E47. FBN

Number: 2024‑0000095. Published: Feb 22, 29. Mar 7, 14 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KAPTAINS BBQ SERVICES at 119 S Voluntario St, A Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Michael C Gould (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: MICHAEL GOULD/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 15, 2024. 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 E62. FBN

Number: 2024‑0000409. Published: Feb 22, 29. Mar 7, 14 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: LAS

POSITAS FUEL DEPOT, FUEL DEPOT at 2299 Las Positas Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Price Proprerties LLC, General Partner of Channel Auto Services LP 4791 Calle Real Ste 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership Filed by: JOHN PRICE/ MANAGER OF GENERAL PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 13, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000387. Published: Feb 22, 29. Mar 7, 14 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALX LLC at 6597 Camino Venturoso Goleta, CA 93117; CALX (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: SAMUEL S MAXWELL/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 23, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of

E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0000430

the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0000180. Published: Feb 22, 29. Mar 7, 14 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: CHOIS

ORIENTAL MARKET at 185 S Patterson Ave, D Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Seong Woo Kim (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: SEONG WOO

KIM/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 12, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000369

Published: Feb 22, 29. Mar 7, 14 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: QUALITY

PLUMBING at 3172 Bunsen Ave Unit C Ventura, CA 93003; Humberto Cruz (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: HUMBERTO CRUZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 8, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000340. Published: Feb 22, 29. Mar 7, 14 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

MOVEGREEN‑SANTA CLARITA MOVERS at 25531 Springbook Ave. Santa Clarita, CA 91350; Movegreen 1811 State St Suite 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: ERIK HANEY/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 26, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000476

Published: Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2024‑0000406

The following person(s) is doing business as:

SHORELINE MARKETING 101

OCEANO AVE, APT. 19 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of SANTA BARBARA.

STEVEN NUNES, 101 OCEANO AVE., APT. 19 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

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/ STEVEN NUNES, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/14/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/24

CNS‑3783748#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: SOUL STITCH at 1319 Salinas Place, Unit B Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: JENNIFER

FORD/OFFICER/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 22, 2024. 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 E40. FBN Number: 2024‑0000446. Published: Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KAHUMAS

SOUND AND ENERGY HEALING at 1727 State St, Suite #8 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Hector Vejar (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: HECTOR

VEJAR/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 20, 2024. 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

Published: Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: THRIVE COACHING AND EXECUTIVE TRAINING, THRIVE WITH LIZZIE at 210 W. Los Olivos Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Thrive Coaching And Executive Training (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ/OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 8, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000339. Published: Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is/are doing business as: BARE at 340 S Kellogg Ave. D Goleta, CA 93117; Alexandra A Carranza (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: ALEXANDRA CARRANZA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 20, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000435. Published: Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: CALLAHAN

BRANDS at 712 San Pascual Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; William Blazewicz (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: WILLIAM BLAZEWICZ/ FOUNDER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 23, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000467

Published: Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: TUBULAR

GEORGE at 3588 La Entrada Santa Barbara, CA 93105; GKM Home Services Inc.(same address)

This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: KATRINA MURDOCH/SECRETARY with

the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 18, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000131. Published: Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2024‑0000366

The following person(s) is doing business as:

Bookkeeping Angels, 350 S Hope Ave., Ste. 101A Santa Barbara, CA 93105, County of SANTA BARBARA.

Catherine G. Abarca, 350 S Hope Ave., Ste. 101A 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 01/01/2024

/s/ Catherine G. Abarca, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/12/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/24 CNS‑3786099# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person (s) is/are doing business as: THE BARBER CHAIR at 3835 State St, Building C‑154, Suite 123 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Francisco J Garcia Jr. 124 Salisbury Ave Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: FRANCISCO JAVIER GARCIA JR/PROFESSIONAL

BARBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 8, 2024. 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 E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0000329. Published: Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

LIFESTYLEDESIGN, LIFESTYLE DESIGN at 216 E. Cota St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Global Lifestyle Design, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: LINDA TAPPEINER/CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 20, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000429

Published: Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

MOVEGREEN‑SANTA BARBARA MOVERS at 1811 State St, Suite 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Movegreen (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: ERIK HANEY/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 26, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000474

Published: Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2024‑0000349

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

Hughes Marino, 1450 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92101 County of SAN DIEGO

Hughes Project Management, LLC, 1450 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92101

This business is conducted by a limited liability company

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A.

Hughes Project Management, LLC S/ Jennifer Shay Hughes, Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/09/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/24

CNS‑3784147#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

MOVEGREEN‑LOS ANGELES MOVERS at 13110 S. Figueroa Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90061; Movegreen INC. 1811 State St. Suite 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: ERIK HANEY/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 26, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000475

Published: Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) will receive sealed proposals for Fabrication and Delivery of Steel Security Screen Doors for Evans Park located at 200 West Williams, Santa Maria, CA, until 2:00 p.m. on April 2, 2024, at 815 West Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA, or emailed to shereeaulman@ hasbarco.org. Proposals will be held in confidence and not released in any manner until after contract award.

Proposed forms of contract documents, including specifications, are available on the HASBARCO website www.hasbarco.org.

Please contact Sheree Aulman, Construction Contract Coordinator, at shereeaulman@hasbarco.org if you have any questions.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT HEARING BOARD

Notice is hereby given that the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) Hearing Board will hold a public hearing to consider the following matter on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93110.

Case No. 2024-02-R – (Regular Variance) Pacific Coast Energy Company LP 1555 Orcutt Hill Road Orcutt, CA 93455

Hearing – To consider a Regular Variance from District Rule 206, Part 70 Permit to Operate 8240-R11, Condition 9.C.6.a submitted on February 15, 2024, for relief from conducting annual source testing on steam generator, SG 100, until repairs can be made.

The Petitioner operates the equipment at the Newlove Lease located 2.5 miles south of the town Orcutt in Santa Barbara County. The steam generator described in the Petition is not operating due to necessary repairs. Until the repairs can be made, the Petitioner is requesting relief from conducting the annual source testing specified in the Petitioner’s permit to operate. The equipment cannot operate until the repairs are made. As a result, no excess emissions are expected with the granting of this request.

The Petitioner applied for an Interim Variance concurrently with the Regular Variance Petition. On March 4, 2024, Interim Variance Order 2024-01-I was granted and is in effect from February 16, 2024 through May 15, 2024, or the date a decision is made on this Regular Variance, or the date compliance is achieved, whichever occurs first. The Regular Variance, if granted will allow the Petitioner enforcement relief from the date the decision is made on the Regular Variance, through July 2, 2024, or the date compliance is achieved, whichever occurs first.

Said Petition is on file with the Clerk of the District Hearing Board and available for public inspection. Interested persons may submit written evidence, arguments concerning this matter, or make arrangements to view said Petition before the hearing by contacting the Hearing Board Clerk at: variance@sbcapcd.org, or 260 North San Antonio Rd., Suite A, Santa Barbara, California 93110.

LEGALS (CONT.)

person(s) is/are doing business as:

NEVERFLAME at 4554 Via Clarice Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Portable Energy Systems, Corp. (same address)

This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: MURRAY

RUBEN/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 29, 2024. 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 E40. FBN Number: 2024‑0000521

Published: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIVIERA

MUSHROOMS at 815 Portesuello Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kyle A Eckert (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: KYLE A ECKERT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 27, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000502

Published: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOTO

MIDWIFE BIRTH SERVICES at 211 W Pedregosa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Sandra Iraheta (same

address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: SANDRA IRAHETA with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 29, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000528

Published: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB ON THE GO at 3564 Skyway Dr, A Santa Maria, CA 93455; Natriums Hospitality LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by:

MICHAEL MCDONALD/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 15, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000417. Published: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DARIN JON STUDIO GOLETA at 5776 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117; Darin Jon Studio Goleta (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: CYNTHIA YEE/SECRETARY with

the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 20, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000439 Published: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

The following person­

(s) is/are doing business as: SB LANDSCAPE & SOLUTIONS at 1017 East Cota St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Ambrose P. Harris (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: AMBROSE P HARRIS/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 28, 2024. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000507

Published: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WAX

THERAPY at 3835 State St (C154), Suite 121 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Adrinna R Replogle 5290 Overpass Rd Unit 21 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: ADRIANNA REPLOGLE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 9, 2024.

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS

DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, COST ESTIMATES AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR ADOPTED STOW GROVE PARK MASTER PLAN & RENOVATION (CIP 9074)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Goleta is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the above-named services. The City of Goleta is seeking qualified individuals, firms, contractors, consultants or entities (hereinafter “Consultant(s)”) who will work closely with the City of Goleta to create detailed construction documents that will focus on revitalizing and enhancing the existing park facilities located at Stow Grove Park.

Proposal forms and requirements are available on the City of Goleta’s web site at https://www.cityofgoleta.org/work/city-bid-opportunities. All proposals must be received via PlanetBids by the City no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Any questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via PlanetBids prior to Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and answers will be communicated to all known interested contractors prior to Monday, March 25, 2024.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality or irregularity in any proposal received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective proposals received.

Publish: March 14, 2024 in The Santa Barbara Independent

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

In the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA

The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

Notice is hereby given that on March 19, 2024, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider Amendment of County Code Chapter 28 – Roads for Business Operations Encroaching on Sidewalks, in Parklets, or in the County Right-of-Way.

This item is on the agenda to amend the Santa Barbara County Code to allow for the Public Works Department to approve encroachments in the public right-ofway for business operations. These ordinance changes will provide for permitting and regulation of business owners, and to collect fees for their use of County right-of-way to administer the program and address impacts. Current operations, such as outdoor dining, which encroach into sidewalk and other public road rightof-way can be regulated through encroachment permits. The proposed ordinance changes provide a mechanism for these services to be provided in parklets, where appropriate, and for the County to regulate their operations in these areas.

For current methods of public participation for the meeting of March 19, 2024, please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda. The posted agenda will be available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued.

Staff reports and the posted agenda is available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.

If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a.

Mona Miyasato

CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

By: Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk

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: 2024‑0000352. Published: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PEACEKEEPER SECURITY SERVICES, PEACEKEEPER SPECIALIZED TRAINING INSTITUTE, PEACEKEEPER JUDICIAL SERVICES, PEACEKEEPER ANIMAL PROTECTION at 1798 Viborg Road Solvang, CA 93463; Peacekeeper Security Services Inc. 606 Alamo Pintado Rd #3­187 Solvang, CA 93463 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: EDDIE HSUEH/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 26, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000489 Published:

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ISLA VISTA WORSHIP at 6737 Sueno Road Goleta, CA 93117; Isla Vista Church (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: CHRISTINE TYLER/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 09, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000355. Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CREATIVE DESIGNS at 1838 San Andres St #2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Gaberial L Rodriguez (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: GABERIAL RODRIGUEZ/ INDIVIDUAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 11, 2024. 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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0000614.

Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DENNIS JOHNSON CONSULTING LLC at 1072 Casitas Pass Rd., 220 Carpinteria, CA 93013; Dennis Johnson Consulting LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: DENNIS JOHNSON/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 28, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000514.

Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person­

(s) is/are doing business as: LOS

LLANOS RESTAURANT at 35 Parker Way 6 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Gabriel Roman (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: GABRIEL ROMAN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 28, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000518. Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2024‑0000458

The following person(s) is doing business as:

Wilburn Consulting, 1662 Premier Ct., Santa Maria, CA 93454, County of Santa Barbara.

Justin Wilburn, 1662 Premier Ct., Santa Maria, CA 93454 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/ Justin Wilburn, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/22/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/24 CNS‑3790285# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ANXIETY EXPERTS at 1482 East Valley Road, Suite 17 Montecito CA 93108; Andrea M. Kulberg PHD Clinical Psychology Inc. 1187 Coast Village Road Suite 1­375 Santa Barbara, CA 93108 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: ANDREA M KULBERG/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 06, 2024. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000297. Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2024‑0000519

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Gets Zen ‑ Wellness, 2. Mihaela’s Nursing Services, 2424 Calle Andalucia, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 2424 Calle Andalucia, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Mihaela Schmitz, 2424 Calle Andalucia, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Mihaela Schmitz This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/28/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/24 CNS‑3785155# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA

BARBARA HANDYMAN at 315 Meigs Rd, Ste A 518 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Cortina Enterprises (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: DANIEL CORTINA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 06, 2024. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000566. Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STATE STREET SMOKE SHOP at 432 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Tobacco Inc (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: ZIYAD

ABDULHAI/DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 7, 2024. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000592. Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MASTERCRAFT KITCHENS & BATHS, VINTAGE WOODWORKS at 1258 Dover Lne Santa Barbara, CA 93103­2065; William James Rourke (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: WILLIAM JAMES ROURKE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 08, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000610. Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RANCHO FRANCISCAN

SENIOR APARTMENTS, RANCHO

FRANCISCAN APARTMENTS, RANCHO FRANCISCAN at 221 Hitchcock Way #107 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Rancho Franciscan, L.P. 33 E. Carrillo St., Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Limited Partnership Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/ CFO OF MICHAEL TOWBES CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. (GENERAL PARTNER) with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 27, 2024. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000494. Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUMIDA GARDENS APARTMENTS, SUMIDA GARDENS at 122 Sumida Gardens Ln. Goleta, CA 93111; Sumida Gardens L.P. 33 E. Carrillo St., Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Limited Partnership Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/CFO OF MICHAEL TOWBES CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. (GENERAL PARTNER) with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 26, 2024. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000491. Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WILLOW SPRINGS APARTMENTS, WILLOW SPRINGS at 60 Willow Springs Ln. Goleta, CA 93117; Willow Springs, L.P. 33 E. Carrillo St., Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Limited Partnership Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/ CFO OF MICHAEL TOWBES

CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. (GENERAL PARTNER) with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 26, 2024. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000488. Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ENCINA MEADOWS APARTMENTS, ENCINA MEADOWS at 5839 Encina Rd #107 Goleta, CA 93117; Encina Meadows L.P. 33 E. Carrillo St., Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Limited Partnership Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/ CFO OF MICHAEL TOWBES

CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. (GENERAL PARTNER) with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 26, 2024. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000485. Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PATTERSON PLACE APARTMENTS, PATTERSON PLACE at 120 S. Patterson Ave. Goleta, CA 93111; Patterson Apartments L.P. 33 E. Carrillo St., Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Limited Partnership Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/CFO OF MICHAEL TOWBES CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. (GENERAL PARTNER) with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 26, 2024. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000484.

Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PACIFIC OAKS APARTMENTS, PACIFIC OAKS at 7170 Davenport Rd. Goleta, CA 93117; Pacific Oaks L.P. 33 E. Carrillo St., Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is

conducted by an Limited Partnership Filed by: MICHELLE KONOSKE/ CFO OF MICHAEL TOWBES

CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. (GENERAL PARTNER) with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 26, 2024. 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 E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000483. Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AIM

PLUMBING AND REPAIR at 623

Castillo Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Adrian I Morales (same address)

This Individual Filed by: ADRIAN I MORALES with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 13, 2024. 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 E40. FBN Number: 2024‑0000382. Published: Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

File No. FBN 2024‑0000459

The following person(s) is doing business as: Pristine Power Cleaning, 3935 Loch Lomond Dr Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of SANTA BARBARA.

THE RODRIGUEZ GROUP LLC, 3935 Loch Lomond Dr Orcutt, CA 93455; CA 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 N/A /s/ Gilbert Rodriguez, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/22/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/24

CNS‑3790294# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

Sean Lynn

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: SIGAL

KOZOLCHYK PLOTKIN

CASE NUMBER: 24CV00442

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara

LEGALS (CONT.)

Superior Court proposing a change of name(s)

FROM: SIGAL KOZOLCHYK

PLOTKIN

TO: SIGAL PLOTKIN KOZOLCHYK

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 APRIL 3, 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 FEBRUARY 12, 2024, JUDGE

THOMAS P. ANDERLE OF THE

SUPERIOR COURT. Published Feb 29. Mar 7, 14 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE

APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAME: EMMA

LOUISE GINGER NUMBER:

24CV00344

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: EMMA LOUISE GINGER

TO: GINGER LOUISE SMITH

four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition.

DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2024, JUDGE COLLEEN K. STERNE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Feb 22, 29. Mar 7, 14 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:

CHARLOTTE HASKELL

CASE NUMBER: 24CV00545

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: CHARLOTTE HASKELL

TO: CHARLOTTE AUGUSTINE

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 APRIL 15, 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.

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 APRIL 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 FEBRUARY 13, 2024, JUDGE

HONORABLE DONNA D GECK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: BERENICE

DUARTE TORRES NUMBER:

24CV00881

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: ADILENE CALIXTRO

DUARTE

TO: ADILENE MARTINEZ DUARTE

current plans, development, policies, and capital improvement programs of the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation will be held on‑site and remotely on March 21, 2024 at 4:00pm. To attend this meeting please email rick@ sbbowl.com for meeting instructions by 6pm on Wednesday, March 20th.

LEGAL NOTICE – The business records of the following customers of ACCESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (or any affiliates of ACCESS) located at 5950 Condor Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021 have been abandoned: LAW OFFICES OF DONNA C SANTO and AMERIFUND LENDING GROUP. All records will be shredded 16 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: 4 First Avenue, Peabody, MA 01960, Attn: Legal Department, Tel. No. (888) 869‑2767 (Client Support); email: Collections@ accesscorp.com.

SUMMONS

REQUEST FOR ORDER CHANGE OF CHILD CUSTODY. THE REQUEST is for the court to make an order of sole legal custody and sole physical of he minor child of the parties to be changed to Petitioner. ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS OR CITATION

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara‑Anacapa 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101

PLAINTIFF: ANNETTE MARIE RODRIGUEZ

DEFENDANT: ADALBERTO RODRIGUEZ ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS OR CITATION FOR USE ONLY

FILED SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNIA COUNTY of SANTA BARBARA 2/13/2024 Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer BY Vega, Jessica Deputy Clerk

CASE NUMBER: 18FL02044

Moving Party Petitioner(s) ANNETTE MARIE RODRIGUEZ , filed its/ their application for an order for publication on 1/26/24 (date). From the application and supporting evidence it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that an order for service by publication is permitted pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 415.50. A court hearing will be held as follows: Date:4/15/2024 Time: 1:30pm Dept: 5 IT IS ORDERED: that service of the summons, citation, notice of hearing, or REQUEST FOR ORDER In this action shall be made upon defendant, respondent, or citee ADALBERTO RODRIGUEZ (name) by publication thereof in SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT, a newspaper of general circulation published at SANTA BARBARA , California, and In the publication set forth in Attachment 1 hereto) and that said publication be made at least once a week for four successive weeks.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, if the address of the party to be served is

ascertained before the expiration of the time prescribed for publication of the summons, the moving party shall forthwith mall to the party to be served a copy of (1) the summons, citation, notice of hearing, or other document(s) Identified above, (2) the complaint, petition, or motion for which notice is being served by this order, and (3) this order for publication. A declaration of this mailing, or of the fact that the address was not ascertained, must be filed at the expiration of the time prescribed for the publication.

Dated: 02/13/2024

Judge of the Superior Court Colleen K. Sterne.

Published Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Santa Barbara Unified School District (“District”) is requesting proposals from qualified professional consultants to coordinate, facilitate and prepare a comprehensive updated District local Hazard Mitigation Plan (“HMP”).

The Request for Proposals (RFP) will be on file and available to view, download or purchase at www.cybercopyplanroom.com.

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.

DATED FEBRUARY 16, 2024, JUDGE COLLEEN K. STERNE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Feb 29. Mar 7, 14, 21 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SHELBY MARIE KITTLE

CASE NUMBER: 24CV00319

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: KASEY MARIE IRIBE

TO: KASEY MARIE KITTLE

NOTICE OF

HEARING APRIL 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

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 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

APRIL 24, 2024, 10:00 AM, SB 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 FEBRUARY 26, 2024, JUDGE THOMAS P. ANDERLE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MICHAEL G. FEKETE NUMBER: 24CV00551

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: MICHAEL G. FEKETE

TO: MICHAEL JAMES BLACK HEMMERICH

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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 APRIL 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 FEBRUARY 15, 2024, JUDGE DONNA GECK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Mar 14, 21, 28. Apr 4 2024.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

A public meeting concerning the

The District provides elementary instruction in the City of Santa Barbara and secondary instruction in both the City and surrounding areas, stretching from Montecito to Goleta. The combined District serves approximately 15,000 students at 20 different sites. More detailed information regarding the District is available at www.sbunified.org.

The District seeks to secure the most qualified consultant to plan, develop and prepare the updated HMP. The selected contractor will work with the District to update and develop goals and a long‐term vision to mitigate the risk to people and property within the District boundaries and jurisdiction, and enhance mitigation capabilities.

Qualifications shall be submitted by firms that have a capable and demonstrable background in the type and scope of work as set forth in the RFP. In addition, all interested firms shall have sufficient, readily available resources in the form of trained personnel, support services, specialized consultants and financial resources to carry out the work without delay or shortcomings. The scope of work is intended to be inclusive of the entire HMP process from initial planning and development through final approval by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and adoption by the District.

The consultant shall perform all necessary planning, administration, professional analysis, supporting documentation, research, and work required for the preparation and adoption of the updated HMP. The final product must comply with all FEMA, CalOES, or other emergency management professional standards currently published

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Sealed proposals shall be delivered to Marina Verdian, Director of Facilities and Modernization, Santa Barbara Unified School District, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, and must be received no later than Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing local time. Proposals will not be accepted after this deadline. Electronic submittals will not be accepted. Proposals received after the time and date specified above will be considered nonresponsive and will be returned to the Contractor. Unsigned submittals or submittals signed by an individual not authorized to bind the prospective Contractor will be considered nonresponsive and rejected.