VOICE Magazine: August 25, 2023

Photo by Jeff Liang

Mestiza, Mexican and Latin American songs from a world-class vocalist and Grammy nominee

Friday, September 8 | 7 PM

Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta | Doors open 6:30 pm

Saturday, September 9 | 7 PM

Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe | Doors open 6:30 pm

Sunday, September 10 | 6 PM

The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara | Doors open 5:30 pm

Viernes, 8 de septiembre | 7 PM

Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta Las puertas se abrirán a las 6:30 pm

Sabado, 9 de septiembre | 7 PM

Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe Las puertas se abrirán a las 6:30 pm

Domingo, 10 de septiembre | 6 PM

The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara Las puertas se abrirán a las 5:30 pm

Reception follows the performance. / Habrá recepción después del espectáculo.

Co-presented by The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and UCSB Arts and Lectures, in partnership with the Isla Vista School After School Grant.

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11th Annual Heroes of Hospice

Celebrating Those We Love

By Kerry Methner / VOICE

FOCUSED ON CELEBRATING

THOSE WE LOVE, Hospice of Santa Barbara will come together for their 11th Annual Heroes of Hospice event on Sunday, September 10th from 11 to 1:30pm. At a new venue this year, the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort, the event will honor those who have allowed Hospice to spread their special kind of lovethe love to individuals and families who are grieving the death of a loved one or experiencing the impact of a life-threatening illness, that cares for those in need through professional counseling, support groups, and patient care services –all free of charge.

2023 Honorees include the Santa Barbara Foundation receiving the Philanthropy Award, Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Patient Care Services Team receiving the Staff Award, and a special Lifetime Hero Award will be given to longtime HSB supporter and champion, Charlie Zimmer.

The event will include a welcome reception, silent auction, lunch, and the awards presentation.

“It is our great honor to recognize these outstanding individuals and organizations who do so much in our community,” noted

David Selberg, HSB CEO. “What makes Hospice of Santa Barbara work is the combination of identifying the greatest needs in our community, bringing our amazing staff and volunteers into the equation, and our supportive community that makes all of our free services possible.”

The Santa Barbara Foundation is one of the many supporters who have enabled HSB to provide the free services they are known for. For over 90 years, the Santa Barbara Foundation has been a catalyst for change. They analyze issues to identify challenges that burden people every day in Santa Barbara County. They convene community stakeholders to build coalitions and partner with nonprofits and other leaders working on the front lines. Together, the organization charts a direction and mobilizes people to support the dynamic initiatives that makes Santa Barbara a better place now, and for generations to come.

Jackie Carrera, president and CEO of the Santa Barbara Foundation, shared, “The true heroes of our beloved Santa Barbara community are the amazing nonprofit organizations, like Hospice of Santa Barbara, whose work we have the honor to support. We are humbled to receive the

Philanthropy Hero Award on behalf of our board, staff, and donor fundholders in celebration of their philanthropic partnership and caring impact on all the lives they touch.”

Of course without the Hospice workers themselves, the work wouldn’t be possible. This year the Patient Care Services Team, led by Tianna Swede, will be recognized with the Staff Award for their pivotal role.

“Our patient Care Services program is an interdisciplinary team approach which includes important aspects of the work that we do with wraparound services for patients and grief supportive services for adults and children— consisting of social work, spiritual care, care coordinators for patients,” Swede explained. “It really is the heart of our work and serves both patients and their families. It combines the practical logistical concerns of patients and their families and with our emotional, social and spiritual services. Our aim is to ensure that our patients and their families maintain the best quality of life possible.”

Swede continued, “None of this would be possible without our dedicated and professional team of staff and our incredible volunteers. This is not easy work and our team does it with grace and compassion.”

Responsible for leadership of the organization into the future, Selberg added, “As we enter into our 50th year in 2024, I see Hospice of Santa Barbara serving even more poeple in our Santa Barbara. Unfortunately, none of us will be spared from death and grief

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Jackie Carrera, CEO of Santa Barbara Foundation

Charlie Zimmer will receive the Lifetime Hero Award

Tianna Swede, Patient Care Services, Manager will receive the Staff Award for the Team

and we want to be there to support anyone who needs us.”

Which brings us to a leader who has been with HSB for decades, Charlie Zimmer.

Zimmer has been a constant presence and

advocate for Hospice of Santa Barbara since serving as its Executive Director from 1979 until approximately 1990. His contributions are many and varied. He has volunteered on various committees to the Board of Directors from 2000 to today. He helped establish HSB’s Foundation and was a mentor to other HSB leaders including Gail Rink, Steve Jacobsen, Tina

Frontado (interim), and David Selberg. His impact has been immeasurable and HSB is grateful for his enduring compassion and commitment to the organization.

“I was there very close to the beginning nearly 50 years ago and, back in those days, we were just trying to keep the doors open, Zimmer related. “Since then, I’ve remained close to the organization in various ways because I just couldn’t let go of hospice. It’s in my blood. The work was too important to me, my family, and the community. The growth has been tremendous, and I think, in great part that is due to our working model— where all that we do for patients and clients is free and directly supported by the community. This allows for a lot of flexibility in what we can offer the community because we aren’t accountable to insurance or other bureaucratic

oversight. We can be nimble and responsive.”

Zimmer went on to say, “I’m very honored and humbled to receive this award but I know that the more important thing is that this recognition helps to further the organization’s message and its mission.”

“All of our 2023 Heroes are being recognized for their outstanding and unique contributions they have made both to Hospice of Santa Barbara and to our community,” said David Selberg, CEO of Hospice of Santa Barbara. “Heroes of Hospice is an important opportunity for us to come together and celebrate those who, in one way or another, make our work possible.”

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This letter was written to the City of Santa Barbara Harbor Commission Cruise Ship Subcommittee which is considering cruise ships. It was then submitted to VOICE Magazine editors.

Dear Cruise Ship Subcommittee Members:

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, representing businesses from Goleta to Carpinteria, would like to express our support for the Santa Barbara Cruise Ship Program and Cruise Ship visits. One primary focus of the Chamber is the continued economic development and success of our regions, and to continue to make the South Coast a place where our local businesses and community members can thrive. The Santa Barbara Cruise Ship program is an important part of that success. The Chamber would like to continue to stress that the direct economic impact of cruise ships to Santa Barbara is supported by studies that show they generate $4 million+ in economic benefits to the city annually.

The Chamber plays a key role in convening local businesses, the Waterfront, and cruise lines to increase the awareness of, and accessibility to, the economic benefits of cruise ship visits. We are a key partner to local businesses, the Waterfront, and cruise lines in these efforts, and continue to provide existing work in this area through Ruairi Bateson our Visitors Center Manager, our Visitor Center staff, our volunteers, Laurie Barene – Visitor Center Advertising, and Cheyenne Brooks – Tourism and Communications. The Chamber is in close contact with our member businesses, which we promote to cruise ship visitors, guaranteeing that the goods and services we highlight to visitors are relevant and available.

This relationship with businesses gives us a unique insight into the business benefits of cruise ships. The Chamber has never received comments or concerns from a business stating that cruise ship visits have negatively impacted their business. In fact, the anecdotal evidence and the data from the economic benefits study support that cruise ship visitors visit and support our local businesses. Many hotels share that cruise ship visitors stop in to gain information on the hotel and the area, and plan for future visits. We cannot take the indirect impacts of cruise ships for granted. A large piece of Santa Barbara’s economic success is built on its brand as a desirable destination. Being known as a cruise ship destination is an important part of that reputation. Not to mention the simple word of mouth from passengers encouraging others to visit our great City or planning extended return visits.

Regarding the environmental concerns related to cruise ships – these concerns should not be taken lightly, and it is important that we continue to ensure that cruise ships continue to act in good faith. It is also important that we understand the current Federal and State regulations surrounding cruise ships before we take any actions that may cause regulatory inconsistency or lead to duplicative efforts. Our experience with the cruise ship industry is that they are committed to being good partners to the City and to businesses. Changes to the Cruise Ship Program that may or may not be consistent with Federal and State regulations should not be necessary while the cruise ships are expressing a willingness to work with the City to address any environmental concerns that may be raised by the community.

We must also continue to acknowledge the important economic benefits cruise ships offer, as well as the businesses whose livelihood they support, when considering future actions.

Thank you for your support of the continued success of Santa Barbara’s cruise ship program, which plays an important role in the economic success and reputation of Santa Barbara.

Sincerely,

Kristen Miller President & CEO Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

State Street Visions, Concepts, and New Drawings

By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE

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SKETCHES DELINEATING THREE

POTENTIAL DISTRICTS without designations for cars, bikes, and buses, were prepared for the State Street Advisory Committee to review, ask questions, and make comments at their meeting on Monday, August 21st at the Faulkner Gallery.

Following an introduction by Chair Dave Davis, Vice Chair Ken Saxon was called upon to explain to the committee a summation of their thinking on future discussions.

“Dave and I thought… there are growing areas of consensus… the three issues central to a revitalized and redesigned downtown are mobility, with 79 percent of people saying they like the absence of cars,” Saxon stated. He followed with the need for housing and the division of State Street into districts as the other two areas of consensus.

Saxon described the three districts as the Arts

District around upper state; the Civic District around De la Guerra Plaza and The Paseo Nuevo; and the Old Town District, which encompasses the entertainment area of Downtown.

“Downtown is not going to be one long main street any more,” Saxon continued.

After Saxon’s presentation, Davis called on Tess Harris, State Street Master Planner to lay out the agenda.

“There is one item on today’s agenda… the visions and concepts for the State Street Promenade Districts,” stated Harris. “We are not going to discuss transportation… the next two meetings will be about transportation.”

Extensive drawings of the three districts by consultants MIG were presented to the committee without discussion. After the presentation, the committee was given the opportunity, by going around the table, to first ask questions and then later to make comments.

A Super Blue Moon Over Santa Barbara

ARARE CELESTIAL EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE August 30th, when a Super Blue Moon rises over Santa Barbara Harbor — that won’t happen again until 2032.

A blue moon is the second full moon in a month that has two full moons. And a perigean full moon is also known as a super moon, which takes place when the moon is full at the closest point in its orbit around Earth. Because of this closeness the moon looks about eight percent bigger and approximately 16 percent brighter than a regular full moon, according to The Old Farmers Almanac.

This week’s Super Blue Moon will be the biggest and brightest of 2023 because the moon will be “exceptionally closer” than average, according to a NPR report.

Photo by Tomruen, via Wikimedia Commons

Joanna Dominguez Named

PSHH Director of Resource Development

JOANNA DOMINGUEZ is the new Director of Resource Development for People’s Self-Help Housing. Dominguez joined PSHH in 2018, working as the nonprofit’s Director of Education. In this role, she oversaw PSHH’s ten learning centers and the CELEBRE program for Latinas entering higher education. After a brief pause in her PSHH career, she has returned to act as Director of Resource Development, expanding fundraising and grant acquisition efforts. Raised in Guadalupe, Dominguez holds her undergraduate and master’s degree in psychology. She is a first-generation college graduate and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She lives in Santa Maria and enjoys spending time with family, jogging, and traveling. www.pshhc.org

Over a Half-Million in Grant Funding to be Infused into Santa Barbara Dual Enrollment Programs

SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO LOCAL STUDENTS, the Santa Barbara Unified School District and Santa Barbara City College have announced an additional $550,000 in grant funding will grow its popular dual-enrollment program. The funds will be used between this summer and June 2027.

“We are excited to continue to evolve the dual-enrollment opportunities for our students and their families. We have seen firsthand the impact it has on our community,” said Dr. Hilda Maldonado, SBUSD Superintendent. “SBCC is an incredible partner and continues to help us challenge the status quo, making sure that we continue to expand educational opportunities that fit the lives of our students. This grant will go a long way to making sure the proper resources are available when our students need them most.”

Over the past 25 years, SBUSD and SBCC have offered over 40 dual-enrollment courses across 13 academic and Career Technical Education departments. The new funds will expand the program to include stipends and extra pay for release time for instructors and counselors to collaborate and articulate courses, as well as stipends/extra pay for counselors for family engagement/outreach events. The funds will also benefit organizational efforts with a dual enrollment data management platform and expanded learning through professional development for dual enrollment teachers and counselors.

$250,000 of grant funding will go to middle college, and $100,000 will be awarded to each of the College and Career Access Pathways programs at Santa Barbara High, San Marcos High, and Dos Pueblos High.

“Infusing more financial commitment into this partnership is, and always will be, a major goal of ours,” said Dr. Erika Endrijonas, Superintendent/President at SBCC. “We accept the challenges brought forth by our progressive community, albeit more rigorous academic opportunities or aiding students with needs or interests that require more flexibility. We are here to serve all of our community, and are grateful to have a partner such as Santa Barbara Unified as we continue to expand our collective vision.” www.sbcc.edu | www.sbunified.org

Close to $2 Million in CA Department of Food and Agriculture Funds Awarded to Support Central Coast Bees, Butterflies, and Other Pollinators

Supporting one of the most crucial elements of Central Coast agriculture, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded close to $2 million in grant funding through its Pollinator Habitat Program to the Cachuma Resource Conservation District and its partners, which include the Community Environmental Council, Santa Barbara Botanical Garden, and Ventura County Resource Conservation District.

Together, these funds and organizations will bolster pollinator habitats on agricultural land along the Central Coast, where pollinator populations have drastically declined due to climate change, pesticides, disease, and habitat destruction. Currently, it is estimated that over $11 billion worth of California’s agricultural products are dependent on pollinators.

“Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties are heavily agricultural communities, producing a diverse array of crops that compose a significant portion of the region’s GDP,” said Doug Kern, Executive Director of the Gaviota Coast Conservancy. “These crops rely on healthy pollinator populations to thrive and in recent years these populations have been steadily declining. This funding will mark a critical step in mitigating the effects of this decline by directly supporting pollinator habitat installation.”

The CDFA Pollinator Habitat Program awards funds to established, experienced organizations that will collaborate with farmers and ranchers to cultivate habitats and practices that will support pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and beyond. The program primarily supports pollinators by providing floral resources, host plants, and other natural habitat elements. Projects will also support integrated pest management, beneficial species beyond pollinators, enhance carbon sequestration, and improve soil health.

Currently, the Community Environmental Council and project partners are working to identify eligible farms and ranches. Applications for farmers and ranchers who want to apply for up to $200,000 in funds to support pollinator habitat resources on their land are now available at https://cec.pub/pollinatorapp

Environmental Groups Win Legal Fight to Preserve Agricultural Land in Santa Ynez Valley

IN A VICTORY FOR LOCAL WILDLIFE AND AGRICULTURE, the Environmental Defense Center (EDC) and Santa Barbara County Action Network (SBCAN) have announced that Superior Court has denied a proposal to subdivide the 4,000-acre historic Rancho La Laguna overlooking the Santa Ynez Valley.

The proposal would have divided the area, which boasts rich biodiversity and is located in the San Rafael Mountains bordering the Los Padres National Forest, into 13 parcels. This division could allow for the building of high-end residential estates. Fifty-seven rare wildlife and plant species, including the California Condor, live within this landscape and many currently coexist with cattle grazing and farming.

“This was an important win in the effort to preserve the agricultural economy and spirit of the Santa Ynez Valley,” said EDC Senior Attorney Alicia Roessler. “Farming and ranching are not only part of our heritage of this area – it’s also a major part of our local economy. Approval of this project would have set a terrible precedent, paving the way for other large-scale subdivisions that would threaten critical agricultural land and biodiversity across Santa Barbara County.”

EDC and its partners have worked for over a decade to preserve this active agricultural land. The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted to deny the project in 2017. After the two owners sued the County, the Court granted EDC’s motion to intervene in the lawsuit on behalf of SBCAN to defend the County’s action. This month’s ruling upholds the County’s denial of Rancho La Laguna’s proposal to subdivide the land, protecting key agricultural space and the wildlife that calls it home.

“Splitting this land into smaller lots for development would have undermined not only the agricultural integrity of Rancho La Laguna and the Santa Ynez Valley, but also would have eliminated much of the natural resources that make this area so beautiful,” said Carla Frisk, SBCAN Board of Directors member. “Farming and ranching are a key part of Santa Barbara County’s heritage. We are pleased that the Court has validated the County’s process that ultimately led the Supervisors to deny this project.”

Joanna Dominguez

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Women’s Economic Ventures and CSUCI Awards 45 Microgrants to Hispanic Entrepreneurs

THEMED MOBILE CHILDREN’S TEA PARTIES, food trucks, salons, and more were among the dreams supported by the Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) Emprendimiento Program this year. Held in partnership with CSU Channel Islands, the program provides training and access to funding for Hispanic entrepreneurs who have limited English proficiency.

In total, 45 business plans were selected to receive $7,500 microgrants, with a majority of grants going to women entrepreneurs.

“Being a business owner is already a big challenge for anybody,” said WEV Bilingual Program Officer Berenize Ayala, who manages the program for WEV. “It’s a lot of work and on top of this, if you add not knowing English well, it adds another barrier. This program gives them the training they need. It’s a combination of great information and funding at the end.”

Entrepreneurs who qualify for the program receive eight weeks of free training from WEV to learn about business operations, finance, marketing, and how to maximize their business’s social impact. Following this course, entrepreneurs can draw up a business plan and apply for a $7,500 microgrant.

The funding comes from the state of California’s Employment Training Panel’s Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development initiative. Since the Emprendimiento Program began in 2021, 330 people have participated and 261 have graduated. This August’s awards mark $937,500 in microgrants awarded to entrepreneurs in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

“Some of these entrepreneurs don’t have a high school degree, so it’s a beautiful thing to help them become a part of the formal economy, whereas they might have never gotten a loan from a bank,” said Associate Professor of Business Maria Ballesteros-Sola, who coordinates the program at CSUCI. “With this program, not only can you get started with your own business, but you also have a mentor you can call.” www.wevonline.org/es/classes-resources/emprendimiento

LaunchPoint Announces Expansion to New Corporate Headquarters and Job Opportunities

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INNOVATOR IN AEROSPACE ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION AND PROPULSION TECHNOLOGIES

, LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. has announced that it will expand to a new, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Goleta. This shift to a custom-built facility is a landmark move for the company, which spun out from LaunchPoint Technologies in 2020. The company has more than tripled its personnel since then, and its new headquarters will allow the company to further grow.

The new headquarters was designed to accommodate the demands of both LaunchPoint and its customer base. Highlights include engineering, manufacturing, and testing spaces.

“Our journey from humble beginnings to our current position as a key player in the aerospace industry has been nothing short of remarkable,” said Rob Reali, LaunchPoint’s CEO. “This expansion reflects our continued dedication to providing top-notch aerospace solutions with greatly increased testing and manufacturing capabilities. We are immensely proud of the progress we’ve made, including local job creation for the community and the acquisition of large programs with tier one customers. And it’s all thanks to the hard work and dedication of our incredible team.” LaunchPoint is searching for new technical and manufacturing employees as both government and commercial programs increase into 2024. Applications and more information is available at https://launchpointeps.com/careers

Margerum Wines Opens Los Olivos Tasting Room

LOCALS SEARCHING FOR WEEKEND

GETAWAYS and fine wines can now explore Margerum Wine’s new Los Olivos Tasting Room. Opened last month, the new tasting room invites wine lovers to sip Margerum’s latest offerings in a picturesque, welcoming environment. Unique food pairings are also available in partnership with BB Sushi, such as a five-course Bento Box for two people including sushi rolls, eel, sashimi, and Korean pork, or an Oysters and Sparkling Wine Pairing with fresh Kumamoto Oysters.

Reservations are required for food pairing experiences, with walk-ins welcome for wine tastings. The tasting room is located at 2446 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos, and is open 11am to 5pm, Monday through Sunday. www.margerumwines.com

Survey Offers Opportunity for Community Input into Uses for Grant Funding

As the City of Santa Barbara begins to plan for its Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025, the City is seeking the input of our community partners, stakeholders and residents as we prioritize the potential uses for CDBG funding in the fiscal year 2025.

Each year the City of Santa Barbara receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are intended to primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents in the community. The funding can be used for homelessness, housing, economic development, and community facilities and infrastructure.

The City seeks your input as we prioritize the potential uses for this funding in the fiscal year 2025. The deadline to complete the survey is September 15. Thank you for your participation!

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey in English. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HX5PQZ9

Plan de Acción Anual de CDBG Encuesta de Evaluación de Necesidades

La Ciudad de Santa Bárbara recibe anualmente fondos de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) de los EE. UU.

Estos fondos están destinados a beneficiar principalmente a los residentes de ingresos bajos y moderados de la comunidad. Los fondos se pueden utilizar para personas sin hogar, vivienda, desarrollo económico e instalaciones e infraestructura comunitarias.

La Ciudad busca su opinión mientras priorizamos los usos potenciales de estos fondos en el año fiscal 2025. Tómese unos minutos para completar esta encuesta. ¡Gracias por su participación!

Tómese unos minutos para completar esta encuesta en Espanol. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HX5PQZ9?lang=es

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Sana Barbara County's 2022-2023 Grand Jury Followed up on progress and responses to previous Grand Jury Reports

2022-23 Grand Jury Response Compliance Report

THE 2020-2021 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY GRAND JURY issued ten substantive reports that addressed a wide variety of issues involving government operations, including, for example, remote learning during COVID, unfunded accrued pension obligations, and deaths in custody. These and the other equally important issues discussed in the 10 reports were brought to the Grand Jury’s attention by citizens who believed these matters were impacting the County in a meaningful way. Timely responses have been received from all the agencies to whom reports were addressed, and the 2022-2023 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury is pleased to note that all the recipients complied with the requirements of Penal Code §§ 933 and 933.05. Readers interested in the specific contents of each report, the Jury’s findings and recommendations respecting the issues discussed in them, and the agency responses to those findings and recommendations, are encouraged to read them in full on the Grand Jury website www.sbcgj.org. The following are summaries of the 10 reports.

REMOTE LEARNING DURING COVID

Each of the County’s school districts was asked by the Jury to report on the impact the ongoing pandemic had on learning and detail their plans to deal with it as schools began fully to reopen. Their responses readily acknowledged the remote learning problems and explained the steps they had taken and were planning to continue to overcome the inevitable setbacks that COVID had caused.

THE KEYS TO HOUSING THE HOMELESS

The 2020-2021 Grand Jury examined the “homelessness” issue by concentrating on the effectiveness of two State-funded governmental programs in place at the time –“Project Roomkey” and “Project Homekey.” Although the two programs assisted only a tiny fraction of the homeless population, the Jury determined that with available funding the County and its eight cities should continue to work together creatively to help alleviate the problem. The recipient County and cities all agreed that such efforts should continue to be made and were exploring the options available to do this.

SPECIAL DISTRICTS CYBERSECURTIY

The need for governmental entities at all levels, local, county, and State, to protect their confidential and sensitive data is obvious, especially as security breaches continue to occur at an increasing pace and cost. The 2020-2021 Grand Jury determined that as a follow-up to the 2019-2020 Grand Jury’s cybersecurity report to the County and eight cities in the County, a new report on the same subject directed at and intended to alert the approximately 58 Special Districts to this readiness issue, would be useful as well. Thus, after the Jury randomly sampled three such Districts and consulted with experts in the field, it recommended to all of the County’s 58 Special Districts a list of 21 “best practices” they might consider implementing to help safeguard their computerized financial, personal, operational and other confidential data. The Board of Supervisors, which governs several Special Districts, responded that it had implemented the Jury’s recommendations as demonstrated in its September 2021 approval of technical cyber security policies based on national standards that included the “best practices” highlighted in the Jury’s report.

PENSIONS IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

From time to time, the last in 2017-2018, previous grand juries have reviewed the fiscal solvency of the pension funds of Santa Barbara County and the eight cities in the County insofar as their unfunded accrued obligations were concerned. The 2020-2021 Jury also examined the subject and found that although solvency risks continued to exist, the fund administrators continued to be aware of and were prepared to deal with this issue. Specifically, although each City maintained that their funds were safe, they also agreed with the need to continually monitor their unfunded accrued obligations and to consider what prudent steps could be taken in the event increases in funds to cover increased pension obligations were required.

LOMPOC POLICE DEPARTMENT

The 2020-2021 Jury expressed great concern over the fiscal difficulties then facing the City of Lompoc, primarily how budget cuts negatively impacted the City’s ability to maintain its public safety responsibilities generally, and its Police Department in particular. The City responded that due in large part to the recent infusion of Federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), anticipated revenue stemming from the introduction of a cannabis tax, and a recent increase in the City’s sales tax, the

dangerously low level of staffing that in the last decade had plagued the Department essentially had been eliminated.

SUICIDE IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MAIN JAIL

In February 2019, an inmate at the Main Jail committed suicide by hanging himself. The 2020-2021 Jury investigated the death and found that a lack of effective communication between the arresting officers and the intake Registered Nurse might have contributed to the event. Accordingly, the Jury again recommended certain improvements in the delivery of mental health services in the jail. The Sheriff’s Department and the Board of Supervisors responded that enhanced training of staff to improve the intake process was ongoing.

IDLE OIL WELLS IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

The 2020-2021 Grand Jury, concerned about the threat to public health and safety due to uncapped oil wells, seepage from idled oil wells, and abandoned equipment in the County, alerted the Board of Supervisors to these concerns and recommended increased monitoring and enforcement of existing regulations to address these concerns. In its response, the Board of Supervisors informed the Jury that staff had undertaken a review of the problem and several steps had and would continue to be taken to eliminate the deficiencies that the Jury report highlighted.

ASPECTS OF GOVERNANCE AT ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE

After receiving a complaint concerning several areas of alleged mismanagement and a generally “difficult work environment” over a period of years at Allan Hancock College, the 2020-2021 Grand Jury investigated the allegations and found that none could be sustained. However, the Jury suggested that the institution could profit from improved communication and staff training designed to improve the overall college environment. The College responded that its financial operations were and continued to be well managed, that personnel needs are always considered, and in any event, these were college governance issues beyond the scope of Grand Jury inquiry.

JAIL DIVERSION IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

To reduce the County’s jail population several steps had been taken by the County’s multi-agency criminal justice community to implement this goal. These efforts involved the Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney, the Public Defender, the Probation Department, the Department of Behavioral Wellness, and the Superior Court. Measures taken to address the issue included, for example, “zero bail,” specialized courts for low-level offenders, “cite and release” tickets, alternative sentencing, and enhanced discharge planning. The 2020-2021 Grand Jury concluded, and the respondent agencies agreed, that a consensus was developing among the interested agencies regarding the need to reduce incarceration levels while still maintaining public safety. However, all also agreed that to achieve this result additional attention needed to be paid to the need for enhanced budget support, especially in the area of providing more adequate mental health treatment and facilities to achieve this goal.

A ZONING AND PERMITTING ISSUE IN THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

The 2020-2021 Grand Jury, in response to neighborhood complaints of noise, odor, and traffic, investigated, not for the first time, the operation of a food processing company located in the City of Santa Barbara insofar as its operations related to existing zoning and permitting procedures. The Jury found that City officials and agencies have attempted without total success to eliminate the nuisances about which some neighbors regularly complained, and the business at its own expense had instituted several corrective actions to mitigate these nuisances. Recommendations also were made by the Jury that the City modify some of its zoning procedures. In response, the City disagreed that proper attention had not been paid to the situation and suggested that the Jury had overstepped its authority in some respects and misconstrued the extent of the City’s powers in matters such as this.

The form and timeframe of the agencies’ responses are required by California Penal Code §933 and §933.05. All Grand Jury reports and responses are posted on the Jury’s website (www.sbcgj.org).

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury is a basic part of government within the judicial branch. The Grand Jury acts independently yet is under the general control of the Superior Court Presiding Judge to ensure that it acts in accordance with the Penal Code of the State of California.

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Save the Date:

Santa Barbara Beautiful

59th Annual Awards Celebration

Sunday, October 1st at the Music Academy

Rooted in Beauty...

For info, sponsorships, admissions, visit: https://sbbeautiful.org/awards/

Honoring:

Santa Barbara Channel Keepers

Playa de Santa Barbara for Environmental Stewardship

Joan Rutkowski

Jacaranda Award for Community Service

Dignity Moves - President’s Award

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On the Street with John Palminteri

Emergency Landing on Zaca Station Road

Bjork to Retire

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17TH: Santa Barbara City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, appointed in February 2022, announces her retirement. She will stay until the end of the year. She held many key city positions over the last 35 years. (KEYT photo)

Hurricane & Earthquake in the Area

SUNDAY, AUGUST

20TH: 5.1 Earthquake hits 4 miles from Ojai. 2:41 p.m. Followed by a flurry of 3’s Report in here.

MONDAY, AUGUST 21ST: EMERGENCY LANDING - Light plane comes down on Zaca Station Rd. in the Santa Ynez Valley. It was headed to the Santa Ynez Airport. Santa Barbara Co. Fire used last known SB airport tower information to locate the plane after the emergency was declared. One occupant. No injuries. Zaca Station Rd approx 2 miles N of HWY 154.

The Cessna 172 experienced mechanical difficulties and was unable to return to Santa Ynez Valley airport. SB County Fire Dept. and CHP on scene. 3:09 pm.

Tropical Storm Brings Winter-like Weather

MONDAY, AUGUST 21ST: Even on the fringe of hurricane, turned tropical storm Hilary, Santa Barbara deals with winter-like conditions. Clearing expected this afternoon.

New Funk Zone Mural

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20TH: Sending my friends who are KOBE fans over to see this amazing work by Wallace Piatt at Rodeo Gallery in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone.

Fishermen Respond to Traps Ashore

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17TH: Fishermen rally to clean up Summerland Beach where lobster traps came ashore. Other discarded items were hauled out as part of the response including

1st Responders at Work

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large bags of trash. The work was in coordination with Summerland Beautiful.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH: Vegetation fire with structure protection. HAPGOOD Rd. Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co. Fire on scene, Sheriff’s units coming in. Three aircraft heading in from Paso. Light grass but it’s windy. First crews making good progress. PG and E has been called in too.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH: Fatal head on crash - San Marcos Pass closed . Hwy 154 at Painted Cave. Five patients transported to Santa Barbara’s Cottage Hospital.

Photos and Stories by John Palminteri / Special to VOICE John Palminteri is a veteran news reporter and anchor for Newschannel 3-12 TV and both KJEE and KCLU radio in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/Ventura. Off the air, he’s often bringing his smile and positive energy to the microphone at fundraisers and civic events. John’s social media presence has one of the largest followings in Santa Barbara, and this page has the weekly highlights.

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Paddle Out Beach Party

By Sigrid Toye / Special to VOICE

HURRICANE HILLARY (is that an alliteration?) has floated by Santa Barbara leaving relatively little rain, a surfer’s dream wave, Van Gogh’s otherworldly spectrum illuminating the landscape, and a rainbow that defies description. Mother Nature’s whims, our ‘climate change’, has become the seesaw of daily life. This is August, for heaven’s sake, tropical depressions (much less hurricanes) are against the law here in California...so it’s especially important to remember that it’s Beach Party season!

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s annual Paddle Out Party on Sunday, September 10th, that takes place on Leadbetter Beach, is the ultimate beach party and the location to see and be seen! The Paddle Out will include surfing and local ocean and beach related activities which, this year,

will introduce a fun competition open to all. And, I have that on the highest authority!

“Grab a surfboard, kayak, SUP, canoe, bikini, or Speedo – grab anything that floats - and join us on an awesome paddle out to uplift and inspire the community,” shared event Co-Chair, SBMM Board Member, and 1977 World Champion Surfer Shaun Tomson. “I am super stoked to be a part of this initiative to celebrate Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and our rich ocean heritage.”

Originally from South Africa, Tomson (deemed one of the ten greatest surfers of all time) completely changed the way a wave was ridden by weaving through and around the wave’s barrel, creating a staple of the popular sport. An ambassador and board member of the Surfrider Foundation, the world’s largest environmental group dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans and beaches, Tomson received their highest award for his environmental efforts. He co-founded and remains affiliated with the environmentally active surfer organization, Project Save Our Surf. Tomson has also produced and appeared in a variety of films and is a best selling author.

The Paddle Out Beach Party had its roots in the global pandemic when restrictions prevented gatherings in enclosed spaces - or at all. The wave of creativity unleashed by COVID’s isolation allowed the museum’s staff to act on a novel suggestion presented to them by Tomson as a way to bring the Santa Barbara community together during a difficult time. Why not, he suggested, have an outdoor event to celebrate the community’s relationship to the Santa Barbara Channel focusing on Chumash culture and tradition and, at the same time, raise money for the Maritime Museum? An event on Santa Barbara’s beaches would allow members of the community, both young and old, to connect directly with each another, have a great time on the strand, and be introduced to the exhibits, educational programs, and lectures offered at the SBMM. That suggestion turned out to be a huge success!

Broadway Musical Cruise Aboard The Condor Express

Enjoy the best of Broadway on a smooth Sunday evening cruise

the Condor Express.

When: Sunday, August 27, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00pm

Where: Departs from the Landing dock in Santa Barbara Harbor

Cost: $80 boarding pass includes complimentary appetizers and a no host bar Reservations: Go to condorexpress.com or call (805)882-0088 / 1-888-779-WHALE

This year’s Paddle Out Party is designed for attendees to enjoy great food, cool music from local band Do No Harm, activities for kids with a friendly fun-filled competition featuring every kind of person-propelled craft … and swimming! I’m told that those of us who choose to compete can enter in one of five categories – surfboard, stand-up paddle board, kayak/ canoe, dory/rowboat, and swimmer – as an individual or by creating a team of our own. And of course, attending as a Partygoer, a most important sixth category! Competition winners will be awarded super great prizes: a whale watching voyage on the Condor Express, a trip to Santa Cruz Island courtesy of Island Packer’s Cruises, gift cards, and other goodies. Doesn’t sound all that bad, now does it?

There’s plenty of time to sign up for the Paddle Out by going to the Maritime Museum’s website at www.sbmm.org under Lectures and Events and scrolling to Paddle Out for SBMM! Whether you choose the Party Goer category or to join the competition as an individual or a team, September 10th should be one terrific party. Not to mention a good way to wave Bye-bye to Hurricane Hillary! See you there ...

Photos courtesy of SBMM

Sigrid Toye volunteers for the Breakwater Flag Project. She is on the board of directors of the Maritime Museum and participates in Yacht Club activities. An educational/behavior therapist, Sigrid holds a Ph.D in clinical psychology. She loves all things creative, including her two grown children who are working artists. Send Harbor tips to: Itssigrid@gmail.com

Anikka Abbott Nicholas Ehlen ReneeHamaty

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Soprano Anikka Abbott and baritone Nicholas Ehlen accompanied by pianist Renee Hamaty, will perform timeless classics like Music of the Night, Almost Like Being in Love, People (from Funny Girl), On the Street Where You Live, Cabaret, and more!

Javier Rodríguez Mañas Receives the Alberto Pizano Award for the Arts

JAVIER RODRIGUEZ MANAS, Consul of Tourism Affairs, Embassy of Spain in Los Angeles, was presented the Alberto Pizano Award for the Arts by the Flamenco Arts Festival on August 4th at the historic Lobero Theatre, during Old Spanish Days.

“Flamenco has always been part of my life. Fortunately, my professional choice has allowed me to weave my passion for this unique Spanish cultural art form into my work and promote Spain as a tourist destination,” said Consul Javier Rodríguez Mañas. “The Santa Barbara Flamenco Arts Festival has done a wonderful job at keeping it authentic, every year selecting elegant and genuine artists acclaimed in Spain’s recognized flamenco circles. I am happy to support such a wonderful and enjoyable event to promote my country and the art of flamenco.”

Consul Mañas has been a friend and a major influence on the Flamenco Arts Festival and to many other flamenco organizations and individuals for the last five years. He has helped to promote the art of flamenco and Spanish culture, tradition, and history in the U.S. West Coast through his generous contributions and has added immeasurably to the success of the Flamenco Arts Festival. The award was presented to Mañas in recognition of a lifetime of significant contributions, dedication, and commitment to the art of flamenco.

Flamenco and the Spanish arts have been a part of the Lobero Theatre legacy, even before the founding of the FAF, with performances going back to the 1950’s or even earlier with Andres Segovia (classical guitarist), Jose Greco, Jose Manero, Luisa Triana, Juan Talavera, Gino D’Auri (guitarist), Roberto Amaral, and Lola

Montes. Some of these artists performed during OSD Fiesta.

Mañas will be leaving his post in Los Angeles on September 1st and his departure will be greatly felt. The FAF Board is truly grateful for his friendship, and thank him for his generosity.

The Flamenco Arts Festival was held August 4th. The sold-out season finale was at the historic Lobero Theatre on the Friday of Fiesta, with Alfonso Losa from Madrid in the award-winning production of Flamenco: Espacio Creativo (Flamenco: Creative Space). www.flamencoarts.org

Camerata Pacifica Launches Season with Five Virtuosic Artists

Performances Sept. 10-15, in LA, San Marino, Thousand Oaks & Santa Barbara

DEMONSTRATING THE LIMITLESS SCOPE OF CHAMBER MUSIC REPERTOIRE, Camerata Pacifica, a chamber music collective, will launch its 2023-24 season with turn-ofthe-20th-century English romanticism on a program featuring Elgar’s Piano Quintet in A Minor. Other works will include Mozart’s Piano Sonata in F Major, a musical mosaic that shifts from dancelike to dramatic, and one of Beethoven’s remarkable early works, the String Trio in D Major.

“The repertoire of masterpieces was specifically selected to showcase the strengths and boundless talent of the program’s five exceptional musicians,” stated Artistic Director Adrian Spence in an announcement.

Camerata Pacifica will present the program in four

locations across Southern California, from the San Gabriel Valley to Santa Barbara, with a matinee performance on Sunday, September 10th, 3pm, at Thousand Oaks’ Janet and Ray Scherr Forum; and evening performances on Wednesday, September 13th, 7:30pm, at The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall in San Marino; Thursday, September 14th, 8pm, at Zipper Hall in Downtown Los Angeles; and Friday, September 15th, 7:30pm, in Hahn Hall at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy.

Based in Santa Barbara, Camerata Pacifica recently named Ana Papakhian Executive Director.

Papakhian lives in Santa Barbara and began her tenure with the chamber ensemble in June. She is a dedicated arts administrator with 27 years of experience in the classical music field. Most recently, she

served as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Santa Barbara’s Music Academy.

“It’s with great pride that I join this esteemed artistic organization,” said Papakhian. “I am deeply inspired by Camerata Pacifica’s leadership and artists and their uncompromising commitment to presenting great music and creating community. In this new chapter, we’ll collaborate to take the entire organization to the next level of growth and recognition.”

Five virtuosic artists comprise the unparalleled ensemble for Camerata Pacifica’s 34th season opener, including violinist Paul Huang, The Bob Christensen Chair in Violin, recipient of the 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and a winner of

the 2017 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists; Violinist Jason Uyeyama, who has performed and toured regularly with the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 2005; British violist Timothy Ridout, “that rare kind of musician who could play a cardboard box and make it sing” (Guardian); Armenian cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, Gold Medal winner of the 2011 International Tchaikovsky Competition, and named a BBC New Generation Artist; and Celebrated Principal Piano Irina Zahharenkova acclaimed for her “impressive…musical color” (Bachtrack). For tickets ($75 at The Huntington, Hahn Hall and Zipper Hall; $80 at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum) and information, visit www.cameratapacifica.org.

Vibiana Pizano and Javier Rodríguez Mañas, Alberto Pizano Award for the Arts recipient.

Antonio Luque “Canito;” Vibiana Pizano, FAF President; Angeles Toledano; Javier Rodríguez Mañas; Alfonso Losa; Concha Jareño; and Francisco Vinuesa

Photos by Sari Makki Photography

Cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan Ana Papakhian, Executive Director

Principal Piano Irina Zahharenkova

Photo courtesy of Narek Hakhnazaryan

Courtesy Photo

Photo courtesy of Ana Papakhian

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https://tinyurl.com/yxu3kmnt • 6:3010pm Fr, 8/25; 10am-9:30pm 8/26; 12-6:15pm 8/27.

GURLZ BEHIND BARS; DRAG IS NOT A CRIME!

Drag revue and cabaret • Center Stage Theater • www.centerstagetheater.org • $18-35 • 7:30pm Fr, 8/25.

Saturday • August 26th

DANCE

COLORS OF LOVE DANCE SHOW

Multicultural dance show for Transform Through Arts • Center Stage Theater • $25-40 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 8pm Sa, 8/26.

MUSIC

YESTERDAY: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

Relive your favorite Beatles songs • Lobero Theatre • $30-106 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 8/26.

OUTDOORS

SUMMER TWILIGHT TOUR

Dancing Out Loud

Joyous, creative energy will overtake the Santa Barbara Museum of Art terrace when award-winning choreographer, and deaf artist/advocate Antoine Hunter presents a free community dance performance from 5 to 6pm on Sunday, August 27th. Inspired by the exhibition The Private Universe of James Castle, Hunter’s performance will also feature members of the Urban Jazz Dance Company.

Friday • August 25th

COMEDY

A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER

Improv show, special guest An Embarrassment of Pandas • Alcazar Theatre • $12 • 7pm Fr, 8/25.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

EPILEPSY COMMUNITY AWARENESS DAY

Awareness and education booths

• Cottage Health and The Epilepsy Foundation CA • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/ywzps7cr • 8:30am-12pm Sa, Fr, 8/25.

MUSIC

THE PLATTERS

R&B concert with this historic group • Rubicon Theatre, Ventura • $74.50 • www.rubicontheatre.org • 2 & 7pm Fr, 8/25 & 8/26; 2pm 8/27.

Back 2 School: Black Family Cookout

Celebrate the start of the school year and learn about local resources to support Black students when Healing Justice Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Unified School District host its Back 2 School: Black Family Cookout from 12 to 4pm on Sunday, August 27th at Franklin Elementary School’s field. A free event, the afternoon will have BBQ and fun family activities.

Sunday • August 27th

DANCE

DANCING OUT LOUD

Community performance by Antoine Hunter • SB Museum of Art terrace • Free • 5-6pm Su, 8/27.

Explore the gardens with an evening stroll • Ganna Walska Lotusland • $2575 • www.lotusland.org • 4:30-6:30pm Sa, 8/26.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MUSEUM MARKETPLACE

Shop handmade and vintage goods from local vendors • Carpinteria Valley Museum of History • Free • 8am-3pm Sa, 8/26.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

PARLIAMO! ITALIAN CONVERSATION

All levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Garden St. • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-7pm Mon.

MUSIC

THE MARI MARTIN BAND

MUSIC

THE IDIOMATIQUES

Gypsy jazz & swing concert • SOhO • $20-25 • www.sohosb.com • 7:30pm Su, 8/27.

ON STAGE

BREAKFAST CLUB STAGED READING

Jazz, R&B, and soul concert • SOhO • $15 • www.sohosb.com • 7:30pm Mo, 8/28.

Tuesday • August 29th

SANTA BARBARA VS RIO MESA FOOTBALL

AN EVENING WITH DAVID BENOIT

Jazz concert • Lobero Theatre • $42.50-67.50 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Fr, 8/25.

OUTDOORS

FREE OLD TOWN WALKING TOUR

Learn about old town Santa Barbara’s history • Walking Tours SB • Meet in front of Tondi Gelato, 711 State St. • Register: www.freewalkingtoursb.com

• 10am-12pm Fr, 8/25.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SUNSET AT THE CANARY

Celebrate Pride with this LGBTQ+ friendly party; music with DJ Darla

Bea • Kimpton Canary Hotel • Free • 6-8:30pm Fr, 8/25.

THROW DOWN CORNHOLE

FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW

Live music, car show, food, and fun • Ventura County Fairgrounds • $25-50 •

PACIFIC PRIDE FESTIVAL

Music, food, learning, and fun at this LGBTQ+ friendly festival • Pacific Pride Fdn • Chase Palm Park Field • Free • 11am-7pm Sa, 8/26.

PAWS FOR A CAUSE!

Dog adoptions, music, and food • Elite Kitchen & Bath, 2263 Las Positas • Free • 1-4pm Sa, 8/26.

BOOTS & BLING BALL

Lively dinner & auction fundraiser for United Boys & Girls Carpinteria Club • 4849 Foothill Rd. • $150 • https://tinyurl.com/yr379ts8 • 5-9pm Sa, 8/26.

TOTALLY’80S POOL-LESS POOL PARTY

‘80s dance party with drinks, bites, and music by Joystix & DJ Darla Bea • Mosaic Locale • $15-20 • https://tinyurl.com/bdzubm3p • 6:3010pm Sa, 8/26.

ZOOFARI BALL: SPARKLE & SHINE

Elegant after-hours zoo ball • SB Zoo • Sold out, waitlist: www.sbzoo.org/ zoofari-2023 • 5:30-11pm Sa, 8/26.

Enjoy a staged reading of this John Hughes film • The Blue Owl • Free • 7-9pm Su, 8/27.

SPECIAL EVENTS

BACK 2 SCHOOL: BLACK FAMILY COOKOUT

BBQ, family-friendly activities, and community resources • Healing Justice

SB & SB Unified School District • Franklin Elementary School campus field • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/2zwzjycf • 12-4pm Su, 8/27.

RAISE THE ROOF FOR MAUI

Fundraiser cocktail/taco party for Maui, supports Maui Strong Fund • Kimpton Canary Hotel • $50 • https://tinyurl.com/bdvam5um • 5-7pm Su, 8/27.

Monday • August 28th

DANCE

MONDAY NIGHT SWING

Learn different variations of swing dance! • Soul Bites, 423 State St. • $815 • 6:45-10pm Mo.

Home Game • Santa Barbara High School, 700 E Anapamu St • 4:30pm Tu, 8/29.

WORLD DANCE OUTDOORSCLASS

World Dance for Humanity is offering in-person classes again! Tuesday morning, Oak Park • 9:15am, Tu.

Wednesday • August 30th

CHILDREN

LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY

Free, nutritious meal for kids and teens • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • 11:30am-12:30pm We.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

PHILANTHROPIC REFORM UPDATE WEBINAR

National policy updates from CalNonprofits • Free registration with SB Fdn: https://tinyurl.com/3a5y2hrp • 11am-12pm We, 8/30.

WILD TALKS: SAVING THE CALIFORNIA CONDOR

Conservation experts discuss efforts to save this endangered bird • SB

It’s Your Library

Photo courtesy of SB Museum of Art

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Roar & Pour!

Grab a cocktail and some friends and relax to the rocking jams of local band Something This Way Magic when this summer’s Roar & Pour free concert series ends from 6 to 8pm on Thursday, August 31st in front of The Good Lion bar.

Wildlife Care Network • Fleischmann Auditorium, SB Museum of Natural History • $10-20 • www.sbnature.org •

Info fair 5pm, lecture 6pm, reception 7:15pm We, 8/30.

1 MILLION CUPS

Network with entrepreneurs • Free • www.1millioncups.com/santabarbara

• 9-10am We.

LE CERCLE FRANÇAIS

French conversation, all levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Olive St. • http://sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • Free • 5-7pm We.

MUSIC STATE STREET LIVE

Free live outdoor concerts • Downtown SB • 1000 block of State St.

• 6-8pm We, through 9/6.

HIKE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE

Mon & Wed, 12:30-3pm and the first & third weekends, Sat & Sun 10am12:30pm and 12:30pm-3pm. Free • https://tinyurl.com/ya3pgxge

Thursday • August 31st

COMEDY

BEAR CAVE COMEDY

Laugh with comedians seen on Netflix, Comedy Central, and more

• SB Wine Therapy, 12 W. Haley St. • $12-20 • https://tinyurl.com/vfxwveaj

• 7-9pm Th, 8/31.

LECTURES

| MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

LUNCHTIME ACTIVISTS

Virtually connect with local community organizers • The FUND • Free, attend: https://tinyurl. com/4c2dtfe3 • 12-1:30pm Th, 8/31.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OFFICE

HOURS

Learn more about Noah's Anchorage YMCA Youth Shelter • Central Library

• Free • 3-5pm Th, 8/31.

PUBLIC WORKSHOP: INPUT ON FAULKNER GALLERIES

Community invited to provide feedback on possible Faulkner Gallery renovations • Central Library, Faulkner Gallery • Free • 5-6pm Mo, 8/28 & 11am-12pm Th, 8/31.

KNIT 'N' NEEDLE

Knit and embroider with others • Montecito Library • Free • 2-3:30pm Th.

CRAFTERNOONS:

All ages craft workshop • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $8 • https://tinyurl.com/4xp8vtud • 3:305pm Th.

MUSIC

ROAR & POUR!

Sip drinks to a free concert by Something This Way Magic • 1214 State St., in front of The Good Lion bar • 6-8pm Th, 8/31.

NEIL ERICKSON & MIND FUNK

Alternative indie pop • SOhO • $15-18 • www.sohosb.com • 8:30pm Th, 8/31.

SPECIAL EVENTS

OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY

Teach-in, march, and vigil in honor of those lost • Families ACT! • SB County Courthouse Sunken Garden • Free • 5:30-8:30pm Th, 8/31.

Friday • September 1st

MUSIC

EL FANTASMA

Regional Mexican music concert • Arlington Theatre • $59.50-119.50 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 8pm Fr, 9/8.

Saturday • September 2nd

LECTURES/MEETINGS

MORE TROUBLE IN PARADISE: GEOLOGY OF SANTA BARBARA FIELD COURSE

Explore our geography with Geologist Sabina Thomas, PhD • Offered through SB Museum of Natural History • $95-105 • www.sbnature.org • 9am-12:30pm Sa, 9/2 through 10/21.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP: TEA PARTY EDITION

Practice your English in a relaxed environment • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free, register: https:// tinyurl.com/yckvsj8c • 11am-12pm Sa, 9/2.

OUTDOORS

SUMMER TWILIGHT TOUR

Explore the gardens during golden hour • Ganna Walska Lotusland • $2575 • www.lotusland.org • 4:30-6:30pm Sa, 9/2.

SPECIAL EVENTS

LABOR DAY WEEKENDER ROOFTOP PARTY

Live music, drinks, dancing, and cookout food • Kimpton Canary Hotel • $10 • https://tinyurl.com/bd3zmc5s • 6-10pm Sa, 9/2.

Sunday • September 3rd

SPECIAL EVENTS

LABOR DAY ADULT SKATING CAMP

Ice skate, enjoy tapas and wine • Ice in Paradise • $120 • www.iceinparadise. org • 3:30-6:30pm Su, 9/3.

LABOR DAY WEEKENDER SIP N SWIRL Wines, charcuterie, and live music • Kimpton Canary Hotel • $25 • https://tinyurl.com/38mn2usx • 6-8pm Su, 9/3.

Celebrating Labor Day!

Dance your way through the final days of summer with Santa Barbara’s exciting line-up of Labor Day activities! From exploring local art studios to rooftop parties, here’s where you can have fun and stay cool this holiday weekend.

OPEN STUDIOS TOUR RECEPTION

Meet local artists before exploring their studios • Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. • 5-8pm Fr, 9/1.

OPEN STUDIOS TOUR

Explore the private studios of the SB Studio Artists • 28 artists participating, maps available at the Community Arts Workshop and www. santabarbarastudioartists.com • $25, children 12 and under free • 11am5pm Sa, 9/2 & 9/3; 11am-2pm 9/4.

LABOR DAY WEEKENDER ROOFTOP PARTY

Live music, drinks, dancing, and cookout food • Kimpton Canary Hotel • $10 • https://tinyurl.com/bd3zmc5s • 6-10pm Sa, 9/2.

LABOR DAY ADULT SKATING CAMP

Ice skate, enjoy tapas and wine • Ice in Paradise • $120 • www.iceinparadise.org • 3:30-6:30pm Su, 9/3.

LABOR DAY WEEKENDER SIP N SWIRL Wines, charcuterie, and live music • Kimpton Canary Hotel • $25 • https://tinyurl.com/38mn2usx • 6-8pm Su, 9/3.

BARBIE POOL PARTY

Barbie costume contest, drinks, music by DJ Darla Bea, and more • Mar Monte Hotel • Free • 2-6pm Mo, 9/4.

Ice In Paradise invites you to skate!

Interview with Irwin Appel, Chair / Professor, UCSB Theater / Dance

On love, politics, & power

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa /

FORTUNA GRANTED AN INTERVIEW

with UCSB Theater

Department’s Irwin Appel, the author of The Death of Kings, an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s historical plays from Richard II to Richard III, on the eve of its showing at UCSB and only days before traveling to Italy to perform as the final act at the Verona Shakespeare Festival.

Q. Can you get The Death of Kings without any Shakespeare experience?

Irwin Appel: Come, sit back, and enjoy it. It's meant to be an introduction to these great history plays, which a lot of people don't know much about. My goal is that they’re pleasantly surprised, absorbed in the characters, the story, the action, and the language. And that they say to themselves, “Wow, I actually enjoy this. This is moving, it makes me think about my own family, my own life.” I really want to help people experience Shakespeare in all of its dramatic, comic, energetic light. I’m not interested in museum piece theater.

Q. What can we learn from Shakespeare?

parking lot where they found Richard III, was there a place that especially moved you?

NAKED SHAKES: THE DEATH OF KINGS • UCSB students perform an adaptation of Shakespeare’s history plays • UCSB Hatlen Theater • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/3vdf3z8y • Performances 7pm Tu, 8/22, 8/23, 8/24.

AMERICAN MARIACHI • Comedy about an all-girls mariachi band • PCPA • Solvang Festival Theatre • Starting at $25 • www.pcpa.org • Through 8/27.

THE BOOK OF WILL • The wacky tale of how the Bard’s legacy developed • PCPA • Marian Theatre, Santa Maria through 8/26; Solvang Festival Theatre Th, 8/31 - 9/10 • Starting at $25 • www. pcpa.org • Through 9/10.

RONALD REAGAN SAVES THE WORLD

• Drama about Reagan reflecting on his presidency • Center Stage Theater • $35

Appel: I think Shakespeare was asking the question, “What is it to be human?” all the time. The Death of Kings is a kind of allegory for our time. The very first time that we were doing it was during those Republican primaries in 2016. I was really struck by the fact that all those Republicans, including Donald Trump, were on that stage, vying for the crown. And I realized that's what Death of Kings was about: The political landscape that we’ve lived in, in this country, in this world since 2016. I feel it’s therefore the right play for this time that we’re living, and it's about those deeper themes of what we want in a leader. Do we need a king? Do we want a king? Why are we drawn to someone like this? I'm hoping that those questions really resonate with the audience.

Appel: I went to the battlefield in Agincourt, France, on October 26, 2015, the 600th anniversary of Henry V’s defeat of the French. I was walking to the battlefield; the sun was beating on my face. It was insane. I’ve never felt sun like this. The history books say that the reason the English won is because they had longbows, this new weapon that defeated the French from afar. Also it had rained the night before, and the French were in very heavy armor, stuck in the mud; the English were lighter and more maneuverable. But what’s not in the books is that they think the weather was just like what I experienced. The English had their backs to the sun and the French had it in their eyes. I immediately wrote to my lighting designer, to create lighting effects that really brought out the essence of what I experienced with the sun, to do something theatrically and really exciting with imagery.

what to do with their bodies, of Puritanism, is reminiscent of what Shakespeare dealt with. It’s extremely distressing to me. I’m afraid that a whole new generation of kids are going to grow up having been subjected to this censorship and not even knowing what the truth is. That terrifies me. Because how do you change that thinking?

Q. What’s theater about?

Appel: It’s about getting to something fundamental, of us bonding, experiencing something together on a human level. Let's face it, with all the divide in this

country right now, we have to get back to that somehow.

The Death of Kings, featuring original music from special guest artist Jim Connolly, combat sequences from Sean O’Shea, costumes and choreography from Christina McCarthy, and lighting design from Vickie Scott, runs August 22nd to 24th, at 7pm, free to attend with online reservation. It runs for two hours, including a fifteen-minute intermission.

To RSVP visit: https://tinyurl.com/yjmycec3

• www.centerstagetheater.org

• 8pm Fr, 9/1-9/2, 9/7-9/9; 2pm 9/3 & 9/10.

AUDITION OPPORTUNITY: EMMA

•

Audition to be in Jane Austen’s great comedy • Theatre Group at SBCC •

By appt. in Garvin Theatre or video submission by 9pm Tu, 8/29

• Details: www.theatregroupsbcc.com/auditions

• 6-9pm Th, 8/29.

Q. When you wrote The Death of Kings on sabbatical in Europe, visiting the very spot where Joan of Arc was burned, the battlefield where Richard III was killed, and even the

Q. The Verona festival has invited the Florida students who had their Shakespeare performance censored. Are you afraid of this censorship?

Appel: This kind of censorship, of telling women

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The Death of Kings cast will travel to perform at the Verona Shakespeare Festival after completing their local engagement.

Photo by Jeff Liang

Films presented by:

O cial Website: ArlingtonTheatreSB.com

THE COASTAL MEDIA PROJECT

2023 STUDENT FILM PREMIERE

• UCSB student film screenings

• Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theater • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu

• 7-9pm Fr, 8/25.

SANTA BARBARA INDIE FILM

FESTIVAL • Enjoy two days of independently-made films • Alhecama Theatre • www.sbindiefilmfest.com • $15-100

• 10am-6pm Sa, 8/26 & 8/27.

BEST IN SHOW • Comedy about a dog show, screening hosted by Carpinteria Dog Owners Group • Alcazar Theatre

• $10 • 2pm Sa, 8/26.

NOPE • Jordan Peele’s sci-fi horror film screened outdoors • UCSB Arts & Lectures • SB Courthouse • Free • 8:30pm Fr, 8/25.

MOVIES IN THE PARK • View Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 under the stars! • Isla Vista Parks & Rec • Anisq’Oyo’ Park Amphitheater • Free • 8pm Fr, 8/25.

Movies in the Park: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Watch the universe’s grooviest gang of heroes under the stars when Isla Vista Parks & Recreation hosts a free screening of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 at Anisq’Oyo’ Park Amphitheater at 8pm on Friday, August 25th. This screening is part of IV Parks & Rec’s ongoing Movies in the Park series, which will show free community films each Friday night from September 8th through October 13th. Visit www.ivparks.org

2nd National Cinema Day, on Sunday, Aug. 27th, to be celebrated at Local Metropolitan Theatres

NATIONAL CINEMA DAY celebrates the power of movies to bring us together, with all movies, all formats, all showtimes, discounted all day.

Schedule subject to change. Please visit metrotheatres.com for theater updates. Thank you. Features and Showtimes for Aug 25 - 31, 2023

* = Subject to Restrictions on “SILVER MVP PASSES; and No Passes” www.metrotheatres.com

Metropolitan Theatres will be partnering with the Cinema Foundation to celebrate the second annual National Cinema Day this Sunday, August 27th.

All Metropolitan Theatres locations in Santa Barbara and Goleta will be participating in the one-day event, with discounted admissions for all movies in all formats just $4 per ticket. Additionally, there will be a National Cinema Day combo offering a popcorn and soda for just $6.

To celebrate National Cinema Day on August 27th, moviegoers will be able to enjoy dozens of movies including new films opening this weekend like Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story, Golda, The Hill, and Retribution, current box office hits like Barbie, Oppenheimer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Blue Beetle, Strays, Meg 2: The Trench, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1, and Sound of Freedom, plus recent hits returns like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Little Mermaid, and Asteroid City.

Metropolitan Theatres’ participating locations include: Arlington Theatre: 1317 State Street; Camino Real Cinemas: 7040 Marketplace Drive, Goleta; Fairview Theatre: 225 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta; Fiesta 5 Theatre: 916 State Street, Santa Barbara; Hitchcock Cinemas: 371 S. Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara; Metro 4 Theatres: 618 State Street, Santa Barbara; and Paseo Nuevo Cinemas: 8 West De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara.

For more details and to buy tickets for National Cinema Day, visit MetroTheatres. com. Tickets can also be purchased on the Metropolitan Theatres mobile app.

A

Long

Petal of the Sea

by Isabel Allende is Santa Barbara Reads 2023’s selection

Isabel Allende’s award-winning historical fiction novel, A Long Petal of the Sea will be the featured title for Santa Barbara Reads 2023, the Santa Barbara Public Library announced recently.

Santa Barbara Reads kicks off on with Backbone Storytelling at Wylde Works at 609 State Street on September 28th, at 6pm. Print copies of A Long Petal of the Sea will be available on a first come, first serve basis at the event.

A Long Petal of the Sea is a sweeping historical novel that follows two refugees from the Spanish Civil War as they build a new life in Chile. Through the story of Roser, a talented piano player, and Victor, a doctor, Allende explores themes of belonging, family, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of sorrow and adversity, in an ultimately hopeful story. Spans the majority of the 20th century, the narrative examines war, displacement, and the threat of facism - all still relevant today.

Santa Barbara Reads events will run from late September through mid-November and include book discussions, workshops, musical performances, and more! https://library.santabarbaraca.gov

Land Trust for SB County Invites Community to Picnic at the Preserve

SUPPORT LOCAL CONSERVATION

with a community picnic complete with live music, local wines and bites, and much more when the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County hosts its inaugural Picnic at the Preserve event from 11:30am to 4pm on Sunday, September 10th at the Arroyo Hondo Preserve on the beautiful Gaviota Coast.

The event will act as a fundraiser for the Land Trust, which has protected approximately 32,000 acres of open spaces, agricultural land, and natural resources. Currently, the nonprofit has 18 new conservation plans in the works, which will double this acreage.

“Disco Inferno,” a Fundraiser for Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighter Foundation is Set

For February 24, 2024

By Gail Kvistad / Special to VOICE

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

MARGARET MEAD’S WORDS EXEMPLIFY THE INSPIRATION AND COLLABORATION behind the newly formed Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighter Foundation SBSCFF.

A group of community minded citizens led by Ursula Nesbitt, Arlene Montesano, and Gail Kvistad joined firefighters, and local businesses owners, gathering at Ursula and Patrick Nesbitt’s Bella Vista Estate “Hanger” to support the newly formed Foundation and discover more about the upcoming “Disco Inferno” Event. The meeting was held on Saturday August 19, 2023.

The Picnic at the Preserve will also include an exclusive online auction featuring unique items experiences, and opportunities for family-friendly fun. The auction will open on September 1st on the Land Trust website.

“We are excited to host the Picnic at the Preserve, a unique event that not only brings our community together but also raises vital funds for protecting and preserving the natural beauty of Santa Barbara County,” said Meredith Hendricks, Executive Director at the Land Trust.

For tickets ($250) and more information visit https://handbid.app.link/picnic2023

SB Front Country Fire Ban in Effect

SANTA BARBARA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST officials remind visitors that an open fire ban remains in effect for the Santa Barbara front country while trail closures have been extended for the Old Romero Road, Romero Canyon Trail, and San Ysidro Trail through August 31, 2023, as storm damage repairs continue.

Los Padres raised fire restrictions across the Forest effective August 1st which prohibits campfires outside of developed recreation sites. Campfires and cooking fires are prohibited on National Forest System lands in the Santa Barbara front country. The Forest Order will remain in effect through February 24, 2024. Violators of the Forest Order face potential fines and/or jail time.

In coordination with local fire agencies, the Santa Barbara Fire Department encourage visitors to recreate safely and responsibly and to immediately call 911 to report any potential fire activity. www.fs.usda.gov/lpn

“Disco Inferno,” scheduled for Feb. 24, 2024, will be a festive dinner and dancing event, and serve as a community fundraiser to support the newly formed Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighter Foundation SBSCFF and their mission to serve our community.

The “Disco Inferno” fundraising event has long range goals of moving Summerland Carpinteria Station #2 up to the top of Ortega Hill Road and establishing a third station on Via Real in the Santa Claus Lane area for better response times and a much needed training facility.

For “Disco Inferno” sponsorship opportunities and tickets and/or to donate to Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighter Foundation contact: FirefighterFoundationSBSC@gmail.com or call (805)665-8060.

Photo by Priscilla

Photo by Priscilla

Gail Kvistad, Bailey Higgins, Arlene Montesano Westbrook, and Ursula Nesbitt

Carpinteria/Summerland Fire District: Scott McMann, Battalion Chief Noah Tunney, Gabe Aubert, Brian Lombardi, and Taylor Barnett, VP SBCFF (back)

Here’s to a Return of Normal!

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE

IS IT POSSIBLE after years of pandemic and post-pandemic vicissitudes, the U.S. economy is returning to normal, and Americans can breathe easier about the future?

By that I mean consumers are shopping as they did before the pandemic, industries are producing enough to keep inflation in check, and supply-chains fully stocked, even if the Fed won’t begin to drop interest rates until next year.

I believe so, and July’s retail sales are confirming that consumers are healthy and behaving more normally now that tax season is over.

beneficiaries of consumers’ largesse.

Sales rose a sharp 1.4 percent at bars and restaurants, a sign that they are happy. Internet sales have risen 10.3 percent over the past year, more than double the rate of inflation.

In fact, the so-called ‘new normal’ of post-pandemic activity is looking more and more like the old normal.

Economic VOICE

It surprised some economists that advanced sales for retail and food services jumped 0.7 percent in July, and 3.2 percent over July 2022, as reported by the Census Bureau. But three to six percent annual sales’ growth has been the norm going back years, seasonally adjusted but not for inflation, per the FRED graph.

By Harlan Green

Unemployment should stay low for the rest of this year, at least. There are still nine million open job vacancies and wages are now rising faster than overall inflation, which should keep economic growth above two percent, the average longer-term U.S. growth rate.

down the inflation rate.

Economists such as Paul Krugman believe that might have occurred if inflation expectations had become imbedded—i.e., in the belief that inflation would continue higher for an extended period.

But economies have recovered much more quickly, thanks in large part to the $trillions spent on the pandemic recovery—the ‘new’ New Deal I’ve been talking about.

experiencing higher inflation.

A report just out by the NY Fed confirms that inflation expectations are subsiding. The median inflation expectation fell to 3.5 percent in July from 3.8 percent the previous month, and is the lowest reading since April 2021, the report said.

Dining out and travel were the biggest

Why is inflation slowing so quickly without rising employment? Many economists believed higher unemployment and job losses were needed to slow consumers spending sufficiently to bring

So, there wasn’t enough time for inflation to become ‘embedded’ (an economic term) in the minds and expectations of Americans. Other countries haven’t invested as much in their recoveries, so are

Consumers also expect home-price growth to slow slightly, said the NY Fed. They also see the cost of gas, food, medical care, college, and rent falling in the year ahead. Expectations for food inflation are at the lowest level since September 2020 (5.2 percent).

Why shouldn’t consumers feel better about their future, and act accordingly?

Harlan Green © 2023 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen

Harlan Green has been the 16-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics.com, a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call (805)452-7696 or email editor@populareconomics.com.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER : 23CV03101

1. Petitioner: Nicole Nahmiache Tratner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Nicole Nahmiache Tratner to proposed name Nicole Nahmiache Anderson. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: Date: 09/27/2023; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [ ] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 08/15/2023 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #23CV03101 Pub Dates: August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

Commemorative

Santa Barbara Mortgage Interest Rates

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OTICE OF PUBLICATIONS ON APPLICATIONS REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC)

The Secretary of the Staff Hearing Officer has set a public hearing for Wednesday, September 06, 2023 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street.

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Wednesday, September 06, 2023 will be available online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO.

TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHOVideos.

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may be submitted via email to SHOSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the SHO and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS); addressed to SHO Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged. Please note that the SHO may not have time to review written comments received after 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting.

All public comment that is received before 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting will be published on the City’s website at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO Comments provided via USPS or e-mail will be converted to a PDF before being posted on the City’s website. Note: comments will be published online the way they are received and without redaction of personal identifying information; including but not limited to phone number, home address, and email address. Only submit information that you wish to make available publicly.

APPEALS: Decisions of the SHO may be appealed to the Planning Commission. Appeals may be filed in person at the Community Development Department at 630 Garden Street or in writing via email to SHOSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. For further information and guidelines on how to appeal a decision to the Planning Commission, please contact Planning staff at (805) 564-5578 as soon as possible. Appeals and associated fee must be submitted in writing, via email to PlanningCounter@SantaBarbaraCA.gov and by first class mail postage prepaid within 10 calendar days of the meeting that the SHO took action or rendered a decision.  Appeals and associated fee post marked after the 10th calendar day will not be accepted.

NOTE TO INTERESTED PARTIES: Only those persons who participate through public comment either orally or in writing on an item on this Agenda have standing to appeal the decision. Grounds for appeal are limited to those issues raised either orally or in written correspondence delivered to the review body at, or prior to, the public hearing.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the SHO Secretary at (805) 564-5470, extension 4572. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange.

• 226 San Clemente

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 045-152-020

Zoning Designation: E-3/S-D-3 (One-Family Residence/Coastal

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REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC)

The Secretary of the Planning Commission has set a public hearing for Thursday, September 7, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Thursday, September 7, 2023 will be posted on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC.

TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PCVideos.

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may be submitted via email to PCSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the Commission and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS) addressed to PC Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged. Please note that the Commission may not have time to review written comments received after 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting.

All public comment that is received before 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting will be published on the City’s website at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Comments provided via USPS or e-mail will be converted to a PDF before being posted on the City’s website. Note: comments will be published online the way they are received and without redaction of personal identifying information; including but not limited to phone number, home address, and email address. Only submit information that you wish to make available publicly.

NOTE TO INTERESTED PARTIES: Only those persons who participate through public comment either orally or in writing on an item on this Agenda have standing to appeal the decision. Grounds for appeal are limited to those issues raised either orally or in written correspondence delivered to the review body at, or prior to, the public hearing.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:  If you need services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at (805) 5645305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange.

• 320 W. Carrillo St.

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 039-262-033

Zoning Designation: C-G (Commercial General)

Application Number: PRE2022-00214

Applicant / Owner: John Cuykendall / Broida Enterprises Inc.

Project Description: Concept Review and Height Finding for new 35-unit residential building

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV03198

Petitioner: Penelope Porter filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Penelope Porter to proposed name Penelope Wilson. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: Date: 09/27/2023; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3;

ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [ ] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 08/15/2023 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #23CV03198 Pub Dates: August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV02368

1. Petitioner: Anh Minh Nouven filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Anh Minh Nguyen to proposed name Lyric Dawn Nguyen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: Date: 09/11/2023; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 5; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [ ] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 07/25/2023 /s/: Colleen K Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #23CV02368 Pub Dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ANACAPA DIVISION

In the Matter of the  )    CASE No.  23PR00376

THE ANOLA W. DOHRMAN LIVING TRUST )

ORDER CONFIRMING TRUST ASSETS

[Judge COLLEEN K. STERNE

DATE: 11/16/2023

TIME: 9:00 AM

DEPT: 5

Petitioner, JOELLE DOHRMAN , as successor trustee of THE ANOLA W. DOHRMAN LIVING TRUST DATED DECEMBER 15, 2021 (the “trust”), having filed her PETITION FOR ORDER CONFIRMING TRUST ASSETS, and said petition having come regularly on for hearing on 11/16/2023, in Department 5 of the above-entitled court, the Honorable COLLEEN K. STERNE, Judge, presiding, the court finds that notice of hearing of the petition has been regularly given as prescribed by law, and good cause appearing therefor:

IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED THAT:

1. THE ANOLA W. DOHRMAN LIVING TRUST DATED DECEMBER 15, 2021, is valid.

2. Settlor, ANOLA W. DOHRMAN passed away on April 1, 2023, in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, while domiciled therein.

3. Upon the death of settlor, the provisions of the entire trust became irrevocable.

4. JOELLE DOHRMAN is the current successor trustee of said trust.

5. The following assets is an asset of said trust, and is subject to the management, control, administration, and disposition by JOELLE DOHRMAN, as successor trustee of said trust:

A. Fidelity IRA

Primary Acct. #413259919

Balance: $123,656.60

DATED: _________________

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TOASTING STATE STREET BALLET FOUNDER

RODNEY GUSTAFSON for his invaluable contributions by recognizing him with the title of Founding Director, the company has also announced a new leadership team for the upcoming season. Cecily MacDougall has been appointed Executive Director and Megan Philipp named Artistic Director for the State Street Ballet.

“As we approach our 30th year, I am focused on evolving our repertoire toward a new generation of artistic vision. I’m confident that Megan and Cecily are the team to lead that initiative,” explained Gustafson. “When I started this company in 1994, we were a small group of talented dancers, including my colleagues from American Ballet Theatre, and choreographers who established our elegant-but-edgy style. Today we are an established, vibrant company who have just completed the 2022-23 season, that included 54 performances in 17 cities throughout the world, with sold-out houses in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.”

Megan Philipp will assume the Artistic Directorship, currently held by Executive Artistic Director Gustafson and Co-Artistic Director William Soleau, on September 1, 2023. Cecily MacDougall, the current Associate Executive

Director, will be promoted to Executive Director January 1, 2024. Philipp and MacDougall have worked as a productive and effective team for over ten years.

Philipp joined State Street Ballet in 2013, creating, launching, and directing the company’s Professional Track Program, and proceeded to train a decade of prospective professional dancers. She became Rehearsal Director in 2018. She spent eight years in New York City as a performing artist, teacher, and choreographer, and worked in administration at ABT.

She has choreographed sections of many of State Street Ballet’s productions, including The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Jungle Book. She was Faculty and Curriculum Coordinator at Joffrey Ballet Chicago, created their Academy curriculum, taught all levels of their programs, and ran their Los Angeles Summer Intensive. Philipp holds a BA in Dance Pedagogy from Butler University, and an MA in Dance Education from NYU/American

Ballet Theatre.

MacDougall joined State Street Ballet in 2009, and in addition to dancing with the company for ten years, also founded and directed Library Dances, part of State Street Ballet’s educational outreach program.

She danced professionally with New York Theatre Ballet, Allegro Theatre Company, Richmond Ballet, and State Street Ballet. She has choreographed numerous pieces for State Street Ballet, as well as for The Bartered Bride, produced by Music Academy, and El amor brujo and La Traviata in collaboration with Opera Santa Barbara. She received the Indy Award for Anne’s Window in 2015, and in 2020 earned the Apogee Award for her successful arts outreach initiatives.

She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Performing Arts from St. Mary’s College, is an ABT Certified Teacher, and earned her MBA from Antioch in 2022, with an emphasis in nonprofit administration.

State Street Ballet, founded in 1994, is an internationally acclaimed dance company based in Santa Barbara, California. www.statestreetballet.com

State Street Ballet Founder Rodney Gustafson

SSB Artistic Director Megan Philipp

SSB Executive Director Cecily MacDougall

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CASA DE LA GUERRA: Haas Adobe Watercolors • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • Th-Sun 12-4 • www.sbthp.org/casadelaguerra

CASA DOLORES: Candelario Medrano: the surrealist folk genius • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • www.casadolores.org

CHANNING PEAKE GALLERY: Sunshine on Tuesdays • 1st fl, 105 E Anacapa St • 805-568-3994

CLAY STUDIO GALLERY: Work by members of the Makers Market ~ Aug • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805565-CLAY • 10-4pm Daily • www.claystudiosb.org

COLETTE COSENTINO ATELIER + GALLERY: I Love My Horse ~ A group show • 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • www.colettecosentino.com

CORRIDAN GALLERY: A Summer Group: Elliott Ciampi’s Koi pond painting meditations • 125 N Milpas • We-Sa 11-6 • 805-966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com

CPC GALLERY: Dr. Randall

VanderMey: Does the Heart Remember Love? ~ Aug • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • joyce@cpcsb.org

GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY: 500 N. Fairview Ave • Tu-Thu: 10-7pm; Fri & Sa 10-5:30pm; Su 1-5pm • www.TheGoletaValleyArtAssociation.org

HELENA MASON ART GALLERY: Magnetic by Chris Gocong ~ Sept • 48 Helena Av • 2-6pm, Fri-Sat • www.helenamasonartgallery.com

Evening Glow - Douglas Preserve Original Oil Painting by Ralph Waterhouse

Waterhouse Gallery

La Arcada at State & Figueroa Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-962-8885

www.waterhousegallery.com

MUSEUM OF SENSORY & MOVEMENT

EXPERIENCES: La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • www.seehearmove.com

MY PET RAM: Hoist Up the John B Sail ~ Aug 27 • 16 Helena Av • FriSun noon-7pm • 805-637-1424 • www.mypetram.com

10 WEST GALLERY: In the ZONE ~ Sept 10 • 10 W Anapamu • Wed-Mon 11-5 • 805-770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com

ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY: 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • www.afsb.org

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

MUSEUM: Sandy Rodriguez — Unfolding Histories: 200 Years of Resistance ~ March 3, ‘24 • Sat-Sun 12-5 • www.museum.ucsb.edu

ART FROM SCRAP GALLERY: 302 E Cota St • 805-884-0459 • www.exploreecology.org/art-from-scrap

• We 11-4; Th 11-5; Fr, Sat 11-4

THE ARTS FUND: Celebrating 30 Years of the Teen Arts Mentorship • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Av • Wed-Sun 11-5; www.artsfundsb.org • 805-233-3395

ATKINSON GALLERY: Closed for summer • http://gallery.sbcc.edu

BELLA ROSA GALLERIES: 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707

CYPRESS GALLERY: Joe GliebeGoetz: Landscapes and Gemstones! ~ Aug 31 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • Sat & Sun 1-4 • 805-737-1129 • www.lompocart.org

ELIZABETH GORDON GALLERY: Emerging artists from around the country • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-9631157 • Tu-Sat 11–5 • www.elizabethgordongallery.com

EL PRESIDIO DE SANTA BÁRBARA: Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • Th-Sun 11-4 • www.sbthp.org

ELVERHØJ MUSEUM: Music is Love: Photographs from Henry Diltz / Tribute to David Crosby ~ Aug 31 • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805686-1211 • Th-Mo 11-5 • www.elverhoj.org

FAULKNER GALLERY: A Glimpse Back in Time: Highlights from the Edson Smith Historic Photograph Collection ~ Aug; Julia Laraway: Fabric Collage and Quilt Arts ~ Aug • 40 E Anapamu St • 805-962-7653

GALLERY 113: SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-9656611 • Mo-Sa 11-5; Sun 1-5 • www.gallery113sb.com

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: Karen McGaw & Carrie Givens: Inspired by Light ~ Aug 31 • Thu-Mo 10-5 • 805-6887517 • www.gallerylosolivos.com

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: 805.969.9990 • www.lotusland.org

JAMES MAIN FINE ART: 19th & 20th Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • Tu-Sa 12-5 • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY & MUSEUM: 21 W Anapamu • Tu-Su 10-4 • 805-962-5322 • https://karpeles.com/museums/sb.php

KATHRYNE DESIGNS: Local Artists

• 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • M-Sa

10-5; Su 11-5 • 805-565-4700

LA CUMBRE CENTER FOR CREATIVE

ARTS: Three Multi-Artist Galleries at La Cumbre Plaza - Elevate, Fine Line, and Illuminations Galleries • TuesSun noon-5 • www.lcccasb.com

LOMPOC LIBRARY GROSSMAN

GALLERY: 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459.

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS

CENTER: Illusion of Light and Shadow

~ Sept 24 • Thu-Su 12-4 • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

MARCIA BURTT GALLERY: Gallery

Artists • 517 Laguna St • Th-Su 1-5 • 805-962-5588 • www.artlacuna.com

MAUNE CONTEMPORARY:

Contemporary Art • 1309 State St • Tu-Su 11-5 & By appt • 805-8692524 • www.maune.com

MOXI, THE WOLF MUSEUM:

Exploration + Innovation • Daily 10-5 • 805-770-5000 • 125 State St • www.moxi.org

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

SANTA BARBARA: Cameron Patricia

Downey: Orchid Blues ~ Sep 17 - Dec 23 • 653 Paseo Nuevo • www.mcasantabarbara.org

OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, The Exhibition ~ Sept 4 • 2201 Laguna St

PALM LOFT GALLERY: 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carp • By Appt • 805-6849700 • www.Palmloft.com

PATRICIA CLARKE STUDIO: Barbara Parmet: Roots and Branches Project • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-452-7739

PEREGRINE GALLERIES: Early California and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-252-9659 • www.Peregrine.shop

PETER HORJUS DESIGN: Icon by Peter Horjus ~ ongoing • 11 W Figueroa St • www. peterhorjus.com

PORTICO GALLERY: Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-7298454 • www.porticofinearts.com

RED BARN GALLERY (AT UCSB): by appt • king@theaterdance.ucsb • near bus circle middle of campus.

SANTA BARBARA ART WORKS: Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • www.sbartworks.org

SANTA BARBARA FINE ART: SB landscape artists & renowned sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • Tu-Sa 12-6 & By Appt • 805-8454270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com

SB BOTANIC GARDEN: 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-6824726 • www.sbbg.org

SB HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community ~ Sept 17; Project Fiesta! 99 Years! ~ September • 136 E De la Guerra • Thu

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CONTINUED:

12-5, Fri 12-7; Sat 12-5 • 805-966-1601 • www. sbhistorical.org

SB MARITIME MUSEUM: Dan Merkel: The Lure of Lighthouses and Dancing Waves ~ Aug 27; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and Santa Barbara Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190 • Thu-Su 10-5 • 805962-8404 • www.SBMM.org

SB MUSEUM OF ART: Thinking and Seeing Beyond the Lens: Conceptual Photography from the Collection ~ Sept 24; WARES!

Extraordinary Ceramics and the Ordinary Home ~ Sept 17; Inside/Outside ~ Feb 18, 2024; The Private Universe of James Castle ~ Sep 17; Stillness ~ Oct 29; Portrait of Mexico Today; Highlights of East Asian Art - Ongoing • Tu-Su, 11-5; Thu, 11-8 • www.sbma.net • 805-963-4364

SB MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Curious by Nature: Works of Charley and Edie Harper ~ Sept 10; Butterflies Alive! ~ Sept 4; Mineral exhibition ~ ongoing • Wed-Sun 10-5 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA SEA CENTER: Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • Daily 10-5 • 805-682-4711 • 211 Stearns Wharf • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA TENNIS CLUB: Veiled-Unveiled ~ Aug 29 • 10-6 daily • 2375 Foothill Rd • 805682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com

SLICE OF LIGHT GALLERY: Earth & Space Fine Art Photography • 9 W Figueroa St • Mon-Fri 10-5 • 805-354-5552 • www.sliceoflight.com

SILO 118: 118 Gray St • Th-Sa 12-5/by appt • www.silo118.com

SULLIVAN GOSS: Holli Harmon: To Feast on Clouds ~ Sept 2 • Nicole Strasburg: Surfacing ~ Sept 2 • Summer Fling - Aug 28 • 11 E Anapamu St • 805-730-1460 • www.sullivangoss.com

SUSAN QUINLAN DOLL & TEDDY BEAR

MUSEUM: 122 W. Canon Perdido • Fr-Sa 11-4; Su-Th by appt • 805-687-4623 • www.quinlanmuseum.com

SYV HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CARRIAGE HOUSE: Art Of The Western Saddle • 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez • Sa, Su 12-4 • 805-688-7889 • www.santaynezmuseum.org

TAMSEN GALLERY: Work by Robert W. Firestone • 911.5 State St, 805-705-2208 • www.tamsengallery.com

UCSB LIBRARY: www.library.ucsb.edu

VOICE GALLERY: Santa Barbara Visual Artists ~ Aug 31 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-6 Sa & Su • 805-965-6448

WATERHOUSE GALLERY MONTECITO: Rick Delanty & Ray Hunter & Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd •

11-5 Mon-Sun • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

WATERHOUSE GALLERY SB: Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mon-Sat • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE MUSEUM OF ART: Straddling Circumference…The Art of Linda Ekstrom ~ Aug 31 - Nov 11 • 805-565-6162 • MoFr 10-4; Sat 11-5 • www.westmont.edu/museum

WILDLING MUSEUM: Bird’s Eye View: Four Perspectives ~ Sept 4; Sedgwick Reserve: A Conservation Story ~ Oct 16 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • www.wildlingmuseum.org

Art Events

Eventos de Arte

CREATE & CURATE: TEEN ART WORKSHOP

• Squee-Gee Art workshop grades 7-12 • Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Rm • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/263cmd89 •

4-6pm Fr, 8/25.

PORTALS TO JOY • Pop-up art show by Elske Free Bernt • Community Arts Workshop • Free • 6-10pm Fr, 8/25.

ARTIST TALK / BOOK RELEASE • Artist Wosene Kosrof discusses his book Beyond Words • Sullivan Goss Gallery • 4pm Sa, 8/26.

LUNCH: BLACK & WHITE FILM

PHOTOGRAPHY • View photography by Carl Perry, Nick Bodden, Max Callas; wine and live jazz • CAW, 631 Garden St.

• $25 • 6-10pm Tu, 8/29.

OPENING RECEPTION: STRADDLING

CIRCUMFERENCE • Multimedia, feminist art by Linda Ekstrom • Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art • Free • 4-6pm Th, 8/31.

OPEN STUDIOS TOUR RECEPTION • Meet local artists before exploring their studios

• Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. • $25includes tour • 5-8pm Fr, 9/1.

OPEN STUDIOS TOUR • Explore the private studios of 28 SB Studio Artists • maps at CAW, www.santabarbarastudioartists.com • $25, chn 12 & under free • 11am-5pm Sa, 9/2 & 9/3; 11am-2pm 9/4.

ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE • Shop jewelry, prints, pottery, and more by local artists • Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • 10am4pm Sa, 9/2.

SB ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW • Local artists & artisans • 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., SB • 10am-5pm Sundays.

CARPINTERIA CREATIVE ARTS • Shop locally made pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av, Carpinteria • Free • 2:306pm Thursdays.

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Elverhøj Museum of History and Art Welcomes

New Executive Director, Sandie Mullin

SANDIE MULLIN was named the new Executive Director of The Elverhøj Museum of History and Art, effective July 1st. Dedicated to preserving the rich history and heritage of Solvang and the DanishAmerican experience, Mullin is poised to lead the museum into a vibrant era of community engagement, arts education, and expanded programming.

“Solvang’s history and the Danish-American experience are integral parts of our community’s identity as a whole,” stated Gabrielle Robbins, Chair of the Elvherhøj Museum of History and Art’s Board of Trustees. “Sandie’s deep-rooted commitment to history and art and its intersection with education, combined with her innovative approach, makes her an ideal leader to continue our legacy and bring it to life in meaningful ways.”

As a seasoned leader in the arts nonprofit sector, Mullin is a champion of cultural preservation and community enrichment. “I am honored and excited to join the Elverhøj family. This museum has a rich history of preserving and celebrating our rich local heritage. I am committed to building on this legacy while exploring fresh avenues for growth and collaboration. Our museum will be a place where history is not just displayed, but experienced. Through interactive exhibitions, captivating programs, and collaborative partnerships, we will bridge the past with the present to create an enriching environment for all,” Mullin noted.

As Executive Director, Mullin will lead strategic efforts to expand and diversify the organization’s educational offerings, reaching individuals of all ages and backgrounds Building on the foundation established by the museum, Mullin will spearhead an array of new programming initiatives. These offerings will include expanded exhibition rotations, live demonstrations, workshops, and cultural festivals, all designed to resonate with diverse audiences and foster a sense of belonging within the community.

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