VOICE Magazine: September 8, 2023

Red Leather Venus by Willie Cole

Photo by John Palminteri

another fine property represented by

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• #7 Berkshire Hathaway Agent in the Nation

• Wall Street Journal “Top 100” Agents Nationwide (out of over 1.3 million)

• Graduate of UCLA School of Law and former attorney (with training in Real Estate law, contracts, estate planning, and tax law)

• Dedicated and highly trained full-time support staff

• An expert in the luxury home market

303 MEADOWBROOK DRIVE • MONTECITO

Located within the guarded gates of the prestigious Ennisbrook community, this resort-like estate showcases panoramic ocean/island views from nearly every room, and impressive contemporary architecture with seamless indoor/outdoor flow. Situated on 1.38 acres, this spectacular home enjoys an entry level primary suite, four guest bedrooms (each ensuite) with patio and garden access, pool & spa, pool cabana and remarkable gardens. The kitchen features quality stainless steel appliances, a large chef’s island with a built-in sink, and bar seating. The open-concept dining and family room area opens to an inviting covered stone patio with dramatic views. The luxurious primary suite enjoys the walk-in closet of your dreams, a private patio with ocean views and a spa-like ensuite bathroom. Once outside, an enchanting garden oasis features a variety of fruit trees, flower gardens, tiered lawns, loggias and patios, pool and spa, and a pool cabana for friends and family to enjoy! The Ennisbrook gated community offers a number of amenities: two heated pools, three championship tennis courts, pickle ball, gym, private wine lockers, basketball court, BBQ facilities, 50 acres of protected open space and a clubhouse. Conveniently located near world-class beaches, resorts, and fine dining and shopping at Montecito’s coveted Upper & Lower Villages. Montecito Union School District.

another fine property represented by

• #7 Berkshire Hathaway Agent in the Nation • Wall Street Journal “Top 100” Agents Nationwide (out of over 1.3 million)

• Graduate of UCLA School of Law and former attorney (with training in Real Estate law, contracts, estate planning, and tax law)

2516 STATE STREET

SANTA BARBARA

Endless possibilities to make this single-level Spanish 2-bedroom (+ den/office), 2-bathroom property your dream home. Located in the coveted Upper East neighborhood - convenient to fine dining and shopping. Enjoy the rose garden at the “Queen’’ of the beautiful California Missions which is situated just blocks away. A hidden gem - with spacious living spaces, multiple fireplaces, and a red tile roof, the opportunities to make this home shine are limitless. Situated on 0.21 acres, you will find mature landscaping that adds beauty and privacy to the property. Stately palm trees and Giant Birds of Paradise in the backyard make it feel like a tropical haven.Whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee on the patio or hosting a barbecue with friends, the outdoor space is sure to be enjoyed year-round. Located in the Roosevelt Elementary School District.

The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Gold Gala

A Story of Hope as The Caring Continues...

By Kerry Methner / VOICE The DeBrum Family - Pay It Forward honorees

PARENTS AND CHILDREN HAVE A SPECIAL BOND... when a child becomes seriously ill, that bond can be clarified and strengthened. Parents find they can do more than they thought possible. And sometimes, communities step up and do that too.

This is what Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation does. It steps

up when parents are being put to the test, when children’s needs are great. It offers help to families so that parents can provide for their children.

In its 21st year of providing financial, educational, and emotional support to families with a child who has cancer, TBCF receives significant funding from its annual Golden Gala, set

for Saturday, October 7th at the magnificent Les Belles Fontaines Estate. A celebration of the work and the team of volunteers, families, and staff who perform it, the Gala is a moving, elegant, and fun event.

Each year during the Golden Gala those who give back and make significant contributions are recognized with awards for their

Golden Gala

Saturday, October 7th

work.

“We are a compassionate institution of wisdom, with the humbling task of uniting grace with gratitude, forging a sacred connection between the generosity of an altruistic community with families who are on the most traumatic journey of their lives. Our lock-step relationship with our donors, volunteers, and

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A Mother’s Love & A Helping Hand

A Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Family’s Story

MARIA WAS THE MOTHER OF THREE YOUNG CHILDREN when her eldest, Dominic, was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of four. As you can imagine, it was devastating. In the midst of a difficult home life—while working to support her family’s needs, and also caring for her children (with their father remaining critically unsupportive)—Maria noticed that Dominic started having frequent fevers and complaints about his bones hurting.

She took him to two medical facilities that ran a series of inconclusive tests. While the doctors first thought he was simply experiencing an intense growth spurt, Maria’s intuition felt otherwise. A nurse at one of the facilities recommended that she take Dominic to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) for one more examination.

At CHLA, Dominic was immediately diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and began his journey of more than three years of cancer treatment. While Dominic was able to do most of his treatments close to home at Cottage Hospital, Maria was his sole caregiver—as well as for her other children. She worked nights to be able to keep up with bills, but she herself was constantly ill from the strains of the situation.

“I was just everywhere. Going to the clinic, trying to keep up with my kids. I didn’t have time to think about myself,” Maria shared. This is when TBCF began to provide support.

“Every little bit really made a difference. I would wonder, ‘How am I going to pay rent, get food, put gas in my car...’ and Teddy Bear would be there,” Maria recalled.

Maria was clearly in survival mode, both in caregiving for Dominic, and dealing with a destructive home life that resulted in a near-death experience. At this point she decided to leave and take her children to a shelter—all while Dominic was still undergoing cancer treatment. Even though she was utterly exhausted with the upheaval, she fought even harder to create a better life for herself and her children.

While it seemed that Maria had already overcome so much, she had not yet seen the worst of it.

When her youngest son Eddie was about 18 months old, her worst fear resurfaced.

“I was in a very dark place. Eddie would sleep all day and not wake up, and I knew in my heart what it was. He had fevers and some of the same symptoms as Dominic,” Maria related.

When Dominic was just one month out from successfully finishing his cancer treatment, Maria was informed that Eddie had the same diagnosis as his older brother. She had to restart the cancer journey, and this time as a single mother, which presented even more challenges and obstacles. However, she mustered up enough strength to continue working to provide for her family, sat with Eddie in the clinic all day, and cared for her other children. She is the epitome of boundless strength and resilience that is a mother’s love.

TBCF, along with her parents, were there to support her through it all again and ensure that she and her children would survive these extreme odds. Like Dominic, Eddie successfully finished his treatment a few years later and is now a healthy and active seven-year old boy. Maria says he has an incredibly caring nature, especially toward younger children.

Dominic is heading into high school this year with a 3.8 GPA and is thriving. After his treatment he received neuropsychological testing through TBCF’s Educational Advocacy Program to aid him in his education. Now, all of Maria’s children have received extensive tutoring through TBCF’s Educational Advocacy Program and are doing well in school. While Maria still carries trauma from the past, she confidently shares that she and her family are in a good place now, and thanks TBCF for being there in her darkest hours.

“My babies are here and survived, and I don’t know what I would do without them. Everything TBCF gave us made big a difference. I was able to pay rent and get little things and just get back on my feet…and we are good now,” Maria concluded.

Thanks to supporters like you, TBCF’s programs provide the necessary tools a family like Maria’s needs when experiencing unthinkable circumstances—not only to survive their darkest moments, but to confidently look forward to the times when they can thrive.

– TBCF Staff

Photos courtesy of Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation

supporters inspires our biggest ambition, which is to meaningfully and sustainability address the various social determinants of health, which directly impact a child’s successful pediatric cancer outcome,” shared Dr. Corey Pahanish, TBCF Executive Director.

Heart Of Gold Award

This year, the TBCF Ambassadors will be recognized with the Heart of Gold Award. A group of women who have served TBCF organization for over a decade and have continued to make themselves available to staff and families when needed, the Ambassadors are known for their genuine and compassionate interactions, and for demonstrating a huge heart for the cause.

This is the essence of the Heart of Gold Award, which recognizes an individual, individuals, organization, or business that has gone above and beyond in giving of their time and talent for the benefit of Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation and the families we serve.

Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation is the organization you know because of the incredible work of these individuals.

Pay It Forward Award

The Pay It Forward Award recognizes a Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation family or family member who has given back to the organization by paying-it-forward either

during their child’s treatment or after they are out of treatment. This individual or family member, despite the hardships they are either currently facing or have faced in the past, have chosen to give back to Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation by providing support to other families, sharing their testimonials at fundraising events, hosting beneficiary events, or being advocates of the cause.

The DeBrum family, this year’s honoree, has given back in extraordinary ways after their daughter’s cancer journey, from hosting charity golf tournaments to assisting TBCF families with holiday gifts and gift cards. The DeBrums have demonstrated how families

can move from Surviving to Thriving.

Andrew Firestone, as Emcee & Auctioneer will keep things moving smoothly as guests will be treated to hosted wine and beer bars with three signature cocktails, a plated dinner, a thoughtful program, live music, desserts, dancing, entertainment, auctions, drawings, and so much love.

Gala Co-Chairs are Jamie Hansen and Andrew Miller, Vice Chair is Adriana Mezic,

and Committee members include Brittany Arntz, Lorena Cheverez, Matt Fish, Sandy Kaneoka Hopkins, Sheela Hunt, Kerry Kelly, Gary Lapman, Terre Lapman, Debbie Neer, Stacey Deaton Polo, Angel Speier, Jenni Tasca, Giulia Tasca, Brigitte Welty, and Michael Yang.

Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation advocates for families living in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties that have a child with cancer by providing financial, educational, and emotional support. www.teddybearcancerfoundation.org

The Ambassadors: Heart of Gold Honorees: Carolyn Shepard Baham, Donna Barranco Fisher, Lorena Cheverez, Lucia Engel, Nikki Greene, Sheela Hunt, Pati Kern, Kristi Marks, Kathy McCarthy, Adriana Mezic, Christina Rottman, Jo Landis Shields, Fiona Stone, Carla Tomson (alphabetical order). Not pictured: Mer James and Margo Barbakow

“Very, very funny...this clever satire is something for which to be truly thankful.” HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

SB County Board of Supervisors to Announce September as Hunger Action Month; Foodbank Launches Action Campaign

JOINING A NATIONWIDE MOVEMENT, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will declare a resolution recognizing September as Unger Action Month during its September 12th meeting. This announcement arrives as the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is inviting community members to participate in a national campaign to fight against food insecurity. In 2023, the Foodbank served almost 11 million pounds of food to over 230,000 children, adults, and seniors in need across the county.

To support Hunger Action Month donations, the Johnson Ohana Foundation is giving the Foodbank a matching grant of $5,000. Locals can also support this September’s campaign by dining at select restaurants where a portion of their bill will be donated, or shopping at participating grocery stores

that offer bill round-ups to support the Foodbank. All are encouraged to coordinate a food drive or volunteer with the Foodbank as well.

SB Chess Club - Strong, Fun, and Growing!

Established in 1947 as a Charter Member of the U.S. Chess Federation, Santa Barbara Chess Club, with roots in the area as early as 1924, has survived through a variety of times. Recently, Vince Diglio has taken the group under his wing. “Growing up in Seattle, chess clubs molded my character. They cultivated a chess culture, with elementary schools boasting teams and weekly tournaments attracting scores of kids.... Chess was cool, on par with any sport, offering an introverted kid like me a chance to shine,” he shared.

Now Diglio is working to replicate that culture in Santa Barbara. As local chess gained impetus in 2019, local chess enthusiasts, including past presidents and champions, revived the club. This resurgence rekindled Diglio’s passion, and by early 2021, he assumed the role of President.

Under his leadership the Santa Barbara County Chess Club, gathers weekly at Friendship Manor for casual “rapid” chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome. They organize USCF rated tournaments, with an aim for weekly rated events, and with interest, Scholastic chess tournaments.

Two Wednesdays ago was barbecue night, hosted by Friendship Manor. Players aged seven to 85 set forth discussing equally complex strategies, united by the game’s captivating pull. Chess suspends time and differences. Each move carries potential surprise. Each game creates an endless opportunity for creativity and discovery. The group plays Wednesdays 7:30 to 10:30pm at Friendship Manor, 6647 El Colegio Rd, Goleta in the dining room. For info visit www.sbchess.org

“Hunger Action Month is an opportunity for the community and those who work at the Foodbank, to reflect on the issue of hunger, rededicate ourselves to removing it from the lives of neighbors throughout Santa Barbara County, and get into action to make it happen. Together, this is a problem we can solve,” said Foodbank CEO Erik Talkin.

Participating restaurants include La Paloma Cafe, the Lark, Loquita, Lucky Penny, and Helena Ave Bakery. A portion of the upcoming Lumineers concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl will also be donated to the Foodbank.

For a complete list of how you can participate in Hunger Action Month visit www.foodbanksbc.org/HAM23

Peter Jordano Shares Words to Grow By

ONE DAY BEFORE THE opening of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America National Conference, Peter Jordano, CEO of Jordano’s Foodservice Division and a member of a proud Italian-American family who opened their local Santa Barbara business 108 years ago, was the special guest speaker at the August Montecito Rotary Club luncheon meeting at the Music Academy. He was accompanied by his wife Gerd Jordano.

Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch by Chef Dario Furlati of Ca’ Dario Ristorante Montecito, surrounded by historic Jordano photos and a Jordano truck replica. Montecito Rotary Club President Tony Morris and Rotarian Peter Buehler welcomed all before handing the floor to Jordano.

Peter Jordano was born and raised in Santa Barbara. Following a stint in the US Marine Corps and attending school, he returned to join the Jordano family business, which was at that time in great financial distress. From the very start Jordano was dedicated to creating a successful operation based on the motto “You sell better if you buy better,” and, according to Jordano’s wife Gerd Jordano, “He saved the family business!”

From its simple beginning in 1915, known as the first ‘cash only’ grocery in Santa Barbara located at 706 State, Jordano’s has become an award-winning food distributing company touting 300 million in sales, over 500 employees, 10,000 items to deliver next day, and 61 climate control trucks with a company philosophy focused on generosity, making things better, and thinking of others. Jordano shared how important insurance and 401K programs had benefited his highly valued employees and helped them to retire over the years.

“As the 35th largest independent food service operation in the U.S., distributing to clients from Monterey to San Diego, our business mission is one of loyalty, good prices, and the best service,” said Jordano.

Jordano’s trucks can be seen traveling up and down the coast distributing to markets, large restaurant chains, and restaurants and markets in cities from Monterey to San Diego.

During the talk’s Q&A, Pete Jordano answered questions regarding how new food and beverage trends as well as changing food needs and diets have created a need for the company to adapt for continued customer satisfaction and growth. Many attendees have worked with Gerd Jordano to raise funds for charity, and she spoke to their motivation to help the community.

“We both feel we are blessed every day, and it feels so good to give back and help others whenever we are able, it’s really about community love,” said Gerd.

President Tony Morris presented Jordano with an official Rotary Club of Montecito Banner and thanked him for sharing his story.

To learn more visit www.portal.clubrunner.ca and www.jordanos.com

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by Bonnie Carroll

Photo by Priscilla

Photos by Bonnie Carroll

Photos courtesy of

Montecito Rotary Club President Tony Morris with Gerd and Peter Jordano

SB Unified Celebrates Students Awarded

with

Academic

Honors

from College Board National Recognition Programs

CELEBRATING STRONG ACADEMIC performance and passion, the Santa Barbara Unified School District is recognizing local high school students who have been honored by the College Board National Recognition Programs. At Dos Pueblos, San Marcos, and Santa Barbara High Schools, dozens of students have been presented with National Hispanic Recognition Awards (NHRA) and National Indigenous Awards (NIA).

“We are very proud of our students and their achievements. Their effort and commitment to excellence in academics is to be commended and recognized as part of the rigor and high expectations that we know all students deserve and can achieve. Si se puede!” shared SBUSD Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado. “We also want to thank the parents and teachers who partner to ensure students are supported and in their efforts”

Students eligible to receive these awards must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 assessment scores that are within the top 10 percent of assessment takers in each state for each award program; or earned a score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP Exams in ninth and tenth grade. Awardees must also attend school in a small town or identify as African American/Black, Hispanic American/Latino, or Indigenous/ Native.

Receiving these honors presents students with the opportunity to highlight their academic achievements with colleges and scholarship programs that are seeking to support diverse incoming college students.

Students honored across all three high schools include Anthony Garcia- NHRA; Camila Martinez- NHRA; Addison Sweeney- NIA; Cristopher Geiler- NHRA; Katherine Garnica Patino- NHRA; David Benavidez- NHRA; Itzel Cruz Meza- NHRA; Mason Rice- NHRA; Francisco Valladares- NHRA; Joel Madrigal- NHRA; Megan Taylor- NIA; Michael DenverNHRA; John Hayward- NHRA; Noelle Cabrera- NHRA; Nancy Patino Arreguin- NHRA; and Mia Penate- NHRA.  www.sbunified.org

MTD Launches New Line

Serving Carpinteria, Santa Barbara’s Eastside, and SBCC

Pianos on State Artists Announced

VIBRANT AND MUSICAL DISPLAYS of individual imagination will pop up across downtown Santa Barbara next month when the Pianos on State program returns from October 3rd through the 23rd. An interactive public art initiative, this program invites local artists to paint a piano that will be located downtown for any and all passersby to play.

The artists selected for the 2023 program include: Amanda Harris, Babymoet, Brett Renee, Catalina Bertola, Curt Crawshaw, Elina (Suzy) Lopez Garcia, Elzy Sherlock, Jenn Swain, Madeleine Gendreau with friends and family, Matt Rodriguez, Mia Franco, Stephanie Ingoldsby & Rebecca Zendejas, Stephan Harper, and Vandana Khare.   To learn more visit www.pianosonstate.com

JUST IN TIME FOR THE SCHOOL year, MTD has unveiled a new express bus service, Line 19x (Carpinteria/SBCC Express), to offer peak weekday service to Carpinteria, Santa Barbara’s Eastside, and Santa Barbara City College. Community leaders commemorated the new line with a bus ride and press conference on August 31st.

“Connecting these important destinations to each other fulfills several requests that we’ve heard for many years,” said Jerry Estrada, General Manager of Santa Barbara MTD. “With the 19x we’ve brought back peak express bus service back between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara, and we now provide direct service to SBCC for both Eastside residents and Carpinterians.”

The line’s financial support comes from Measure A as part of the Highway 101: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project. This effort aims to relieve traffic congestion during the ongoing highway construction.

“We can reduce traffic congestion by trying Santa Barbara MTD’s new direct service between Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, and SBCC,” said Marjie KIRN, Executive Director of SB Association of Governments. “The new 19x service is made possible because of the investment of Highway 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project funds. This investment helps make the community’s vision for a sustainable future a reality. We ask the public to try this transportation option and experience the benefits firsthand.”

Speakers present at the press conference announcement included Santa Barbara MTD General Manager Jerry Estrada, SBCAG Executive Director Marjie KIRN, Carpinteria Mayor Al Clark, First District County Supervisor Das Williams, and SBCC Board of Trustees President Jonathan Abboud. Attendees included Carpinteria and Santa Barbara City Councilmembers, MTD Board of Directors members, and SBCC leadership.

For information about the Line 19x route and schedule, visit https://sbmtd.gov/routes/19x

Photot coutyesy of Santa Barbara MTD

Westmont Welcomes New Tenure-Track Professors

FOUR NEW TENURE-TRACK professors have joined the Westmont College community for the 2023-2024 academic year: Sam Cole, Linghui Han, Paul Mena, and Anna Jordan. Additionally,  Jenny “Pie” Martinez will assume the non-tenure-track position of assistant director with the Westmont in San Francisco program. www.westmont.edu

SAM COLE is a professor of economics and business. His research focuses on the micro aspect of economics, with his published papers exploring health economics, economics of education, and labor, which was part of a grant from the Social Security Administration. Originally from Orange County, Cole earned his bachelor’s degree at Southern Utah University and his PhD at Auburn University.

LINGHUI HAN joins Westmont as a professor of economics and business. Her research focuses on the relationship between industrial organization and institutional change, with upcoming projects to explore, in her words, “states, firms, and families as different levels of societal organizations and how their roots lie in social norms and culture/religion.” Han earned her doctorate in economics from Peking University and George Mason University.

PAUL MENA is a professor of communication studies who centers his research on journalism, fact-checking, misinformation, and social media. He is originally from Ecuador and holds his doctorate in mass communication from the University of Florida. Currently, he is looking into “how AI may play a role in the effectiveness and credibility of fact-checking messages.”

ANNA JORDAN is a professor of English and has taught as an adjunct faculty member at Westmont since 2016. Previously, she taught at Southern New Hampshire University after earning her  MFA in creative writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Jordan has shared that she aims to be a studentcentered professor so that she can best support them as they improve their writing, thinking, and engagement methods. Much of her creative writing is closely linked to her joint experiences as a parent and an academic.

Dos Pueblos Hall of Fame to Induct New Members

HONORING INDIVIDUALS WHO have improved and contributed to the Dos Pueblos High School community, the Dos Pueblos Alumni Association will be celebrating its second class of inductees to the Dos Pueblos Hall of Fame at the end of this month. The 2023 Hall of Fame Celebration will take place from 11:30am to 3pm on Saturday, September 30th at Glen Annie Golf Course. The final day to purchase tickets will be September 22nd.

2023 inductees include John Duerr, DP’s first Dean of Activities from 1969 to 1980; Virgil Elings, who has provided substantial financial support to many of the school’s programs; Meg Gardiner, a 1975 DP alumna and New York Times bestselling author; and Dick Mires, DP’s former Athletic Director and part of the original group of teachers hired for the school in 1966. Additional inductees include James Odoms, a class of 1975 DP football player who later served as an educator/coach in Texas; Kyle Shotwell, a 2022 alumnus and DP football player who went on to play college and professional football; and Eduardo Villa, a 1971 alumnus, opera singer, and former DP Orchestra & Choir staff member.

The Dos Pueblos Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Dos Pueblos Foundation. To purchase luncheon tickets ($40) visit www.dphsfoundation.org

CALM Welcomes New Board of Trustees Members

COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING CALM’s mission to heal children and families as well as build resilient communities within Santa Barbara County, Richard Russell and Katrina Mudd Sprague have joined the CALM Board of Trustees. www.calm4kids.org

RICHARD RUSSELL is the Vice President of Omnichannel Marketing at Deckers Brands. In this role, he oversees data, analytics, advertising and marketing technology, digital marketing, and customer relationship management. He has worked with Deckers for eleven years, also leading a digital marketing transformation, building a consumeroriented team, and being active in the Healthy Minds and Art of Kindness Employee Resource Groups. Russell has three children between the ages of eleven to 19.

KATRINA MUDD SPRAGUE is the Director of Development and Community Engagement at The Riviera Ridge School. She initially worked in marketing and event management, later going on to study nonprofit fundraising at UCLA. Before joining Riviera Ridge School, she served as Director of Annual Giving at Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles and Director of Major Gifts at Crane Country Day School in Santa Barbara. In addition to supporting CALM, Sprague is a Gwendolyn’s Playground board member. Outside of work, she spends time enjoying the outdoors with her husband, two young children, and their golden retriever.

Victoria Juarez Joins SB Education Foundation Board of Directors

VICTORIA JUAREZ has been elected to the Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s Board of Directors. Juarez has an extensive background in nonprofit leadership, previously serving as the CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. She has also served as the Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. Juarez returns to the SBEF Board after a prior tenure from 2013 to 2020, and is an active Santa Barbara Unified parent, Adalente Charter School volunteer, and a member of SBEF’s Teacher Grants Committee. She has her Master of Public Administration in Public Policy and Administration from CSU Long Beach, as well as a bachelor’s degree in History.

www.santabarbaraeducation.org

Flamenco Santa Barbara Hosts Alejandro Granados

INVITING LOCALS TO LEARN from a flamenco master, Flamenco Santa Barbara is hosting Alejandro Granados as a part of its latest artist-in-residence program, held Monday, September 11th through the 14th. Currently, Granados is an associate professor for the Centro Flamenco de Estudios Escenicos, which was formed by Mario Maya in Granada, Spain. Previously, he performed with Ballet Nacional de España for two years.

In Santa Barbara, Granados will teach Master Classes in bulerias and tangos at the Maria Bermudez Performing Arts dance studio on September 11th and 12th, respectively. He will then give two performances at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Peña Flamenco La Maria on September 13th and Flamenco Íntimo on the 14th.

For tickets and more information visit www.flamencosb.org

Sam Cole

Linghui Han

Paul Mena

Anna Jordan

Richard Russell

Katrina Mudd Sprague

Victoria Juarez

El Niño and La Niña multi-year events could become more common

By Harrison Tasoff

The UC Santa Barbara Current

THE PACIFIC OCEAN covers 32 percent of Earth’s surface area, more than all the land combined. Unsurprisingly, its activity affects conditions around the globe.

Periodic variations in the ocean’s water temperature and winds, called the El Niño–Southern Oscillation, are a major meteorologic force. Scientists know that human activity is affecting this system, but are still determining the extent. A new study in Nature has revealed that the atmospheric component — called the “Pacific Walker Circulation” — has changed its behavior over the industrial era in ways that weren’t expected. The international team of authors also found that volcanic eruptions can cause the Walker Circulation to temporarily weaken, inducing El Niño conditions. The results provide important insights into how El Niño and La Niña events may change in the future.

“The question is, ‘How does the background circulation change?” said co-author Samantha Stevenson, an associate professor at UC Santa Barbara’s Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. “We care about the Walker Circulation because it affects weather around the world.”

Earth’s rotation causes warm surface water to pool on the western side of ocean basins. In the Pacific, this induces more humid conditions in Asia, with low-altitude trade winds blowing west across the sea. The high-altitude easterlies create an atmospheric circulation — the Walker Circulation — that drives weather patterns in the tropical Pacific, and far beyond.

“The tropical Pacific has an outsized influence on global climate,” said Sloan Coats, study co-author and assistant professor of earth sciences in the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. “Understanding how it responds to volcanic eruptions, anthropogenic aerosols, and greenhouse gas emissions is fundamental to confidently predicting climate variability.”

These effects leave biologic and geologic signatures. The team used data from ice cores, trees, lakes, corals, and caves to investigate the long-term weather patterns of the Pacific over the past 800 years.

“They aren’t thermometers, but they contain information about the climate,” Stevenson said.

Certain conditions favor uptake of heavier or lighter versions of an element, called an isotope, into structures like carbonate skeletons, sediment and tree rings. The researchers used sophisticated statistics to analyze the ratios of different types of oxygen and hydrogen. This allowed them to track how the Walker Circulation changed in the past and compare trends from before and after the rise in greenhouse gases.

“We set out to determine whether greenhouse gases had affected the Pacific Walker Circulation,” said lead author Georgy Falster, a research fellow at the Australian National University and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes. “We found that the overall strength hasn’t changed yet, but instead, the year-to-year behavior is different.”

Falster started this research as a postdoctoral research associate at Washington University in St. Louis.

They observed that the length of time for the Walker Circulation to switch between El Niño-like and La Niña-like phases has slowed slightly over the industrial era. “That means in the future we could see more of these multi-year La Niña or El Niño events as the atmospheric flow above the Pacific Ocean switches more slowly between the two phases,” Falster said. That could exacerbate the associated risks of drought, fire, rains and floods.

That said, the authors didn’t notice any significant change in the circulation’s strength — yet. “That was one surprising result,” Stevenson said, “Because by the end of the 21st century, most climate models suggest that the Walker Circulation will weaken.”

They also found that volcanic eruptions impacted the circulation. “Following a volcanic eruption, we see a very consistent weakening of the Pacific Walker Circulation,” said coauthor Bronwen Konecky, an assistant professor at Washington University in St. Louis. This causes El Niño-like conditions following eruptions.

“Our study provides long-term context for a fundamental component of the atmosphere-ocean system in the tropics,” said Coats, whose expertise covers climate variability over the last 2,000 years. “Understanding how the Pacific Walker Circulation is affected by climate change will enable communities across the Pacific and beyond to better prepare for the challenges they may face in the coming decades.”

Understanding the effect of climate change on the Walker Circulation is also important for creating reliable predictions. “If we don’t know what happened in the real world, then we don’t know if the models that we’re using to project future changes, [...] impacts and risks are giving us the right picture,” Stevenson explained.

The researchers are currently looking into what might be causing the changes they witnessed in the Walker Circulation. One of Stevenson’s doctoral students is working on a model of the system that includes the ratios of hydrogen and oxygen isotopes. Developing a model that predicts these measurements will provide the researchers with a tool to test different hypotheses.

Marcie Grabowski at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa contributed to this release. Printed with permission of UCSB Office of Public Affairs and Communications

Samantha Stevenson studies climate change, drought and the El Niño Southern Oscillation at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. Using data from ice cores, trees, corals and other sources, she reconstructs paleoclimate variability and compares it to current trends and projections. In this way Stevenson strives to understand how climate variability affects the risks associated with extreme weather events around the world.

A shift in atmospheric patterns over the Pacific indicates slower transitions between El Niño and La Niña. Surprisingly, the strength of the system hasn’t changed much despite climate change.

Photo Chieh Cheng via iStock

The El Niño Southern Oscillation influences weather patterns across the world.

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Honoring The Caretakers of Beauty In Santa Barbara

Mark Whitehurst / VOICE

SANTA BARBARA IS FILLED WITH BREATHTAKING BEAUTY that pulls us into relationship... offering wonder and amazement, and joy. That beauty though, also needs stewardship and protection. The non profit organization Santa Barbara Beautiful answers that call of beauty to act, and has been building a practice of caring since 1965.

“Santa Barbara Beautiful has created a legacy of giving and encouraging the community,” commented Kerry Methner, 2023 SBB President. “That legacy has intensified its desire to plant and tend literal and figurative seeds of grace and elegance by honoring citizens that care enough to create beauty.”

Since 1965, Santa Barbara Beautiful has honored citizens of all walks of life that engage in beautification by caring for their homes, yards, businesses, walkways, and plazas in unique and thoughtful ways with an annual celebration and ceremony.

This year’s Awards event will be held October 1st, from 2 to 5pm at the Music Academy in Montecito.

Honorees were selected by a team of independent judges in the categories of Single Family Homes (large and small lots), Commercial Building (Historic and mixed-use), Commercial Sign, Art in Public Spaces, Architectural Feature, as well as several Awards

Properties & Projects to be Honored

Single Family Home, Large Lot: 910 Camino Viejo

Single Family Home, Small Lot: 2030 Anacapa Street

Commercial Sign: The Crafters Library

Commercial Building, Mixed Use: The Hawkes Building, 1835 State St

Commercial Building, Historic: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St.

Architectural Feature: Augie’s Restaurant, 700 State St - #A

Hugh & Marjorie Petersen Award for Art In Public Places: Tiny Libraries On State

recognizing outstanding contributions to beautification, citizenship, and stewardship in our community. DignityMoves will receive the President’s Award, Joan Rutkowski will receive the Jacaranda Award for Community Service, and ChannelKeepers will receive the Playa de Santa Barbara Award for Environmental Stewardship.

The afternoon will be filled with live music, catered delicacies, and local wine from Hitching Post and La Lieff. The incomparable John Palminteri will emcee. Valet parking will be provided.

Santa Barbara Beautiful is an organization of volunteers dedicated to beautifying our area in a variety of ways, not only by working independently, but also cooperating with other agencies. In addition to recognizing beautification projects, Santa Barbara Beautiful’s Community Grants program supports local organizations and groups who are working on physical and cultural beautification projects.

Sponsorships for the annual awards are still available. Please email info@SBBeautiful.org for additional information.

For admission reservations ($55/person) visit https://sbbeautiful.org/awards/

San Marcos Preserve by Kevin Gleason, featured artist

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.

September 2nd - 30th

Documentary to Screen at the Marjorie Luke

War Shirt: A Dialogue with The Ancestors

The

ABIOPIC PLAY based on an exploration of Michael Downey’s personal history and ancestry has evolved into a documentary film called The War Shirt: A Dialogue with The Ancestors. The premiere of the documentary will take place at The Marjorie Luke Theatre, Tuesday, September 19th, at 7:30pm. Tickets are free with a reservation.

“Various cultural points of view speak to Downey’s continuing journey into selfdiscovery and suggest a doorway of possibility that is open to the rest of us as well, whenever we choose to embrace our own histories and inevitably uncover the timeless bonds that connect our lives to others,” commented Rod Lathim, director/producer of the documentary.

According to Lathim, the seed for the 45-minute documentary was planted in 2022, when Santa Barbara based actor-dancer Michael Downey wrote and performed a oneperson play titled The War Shirt. His story explored his circumstances as a gay man, his relationship with a disapproving father, and the reconciliation that occurred hours before his father’s passing. Downey sensed that something larger had been set in motion that needed to continue beyond the play to fulfill itself. The documentary is the result. It brings new light to various historical and cultural events that were suggested but not explored in his original script.

The film includes perspectives that draw from American Indian belief systems and South African Zulu healing practices. Featured personalities include Dr. Jeanne Eder, a Dakota Sioux and adopted member of the Crow tribe; Dr. David Cumes, a South African surgeon and Sangoma practitioner; Davies King, UCSB Distinguished Professor of Theater/Dance; and Aaron Jones, Director of UCSB’s Educational Opportunity Program and a former participant in an interfaith pilgrimage that traced the trans-Atlantic transport of West African captives to the Western Hemisphere.

The War Shirt: A Dialogue with The Ancestors is a companion piece to the play The War Shirt which is currently streaming as a part of the Marjorie Luke Virtual Concert Series at www.luketheatre.org

The film is generously sponsored by the SBCC Foundation, Michael Downey, Claude Raffin, Marjorie Luke Theatre, and Pacific Pride Foundation. Tickets are free but must be reserved online at www.luketheatre.org. An onstage discussion with the filmmakers will follow the screening. The film is open captioned –the post discussion will be sign language interpreted.

Commemorative Tree Plaques... Great Gifts & Great Memories

Designate a tree as a tribute to a family member or friend.

Santa Barbara Beautiful

has funded more than 13,000 street trees in Santa Barbara!

Find out more at www.SBBeautiful.org

For more information visit: www.sbbeautiful.org/commemorativetrees.html Santa Barbara Beautiful

Donations

be tax deductible. TAX ID: 23-7055360

Participating Artists:

Adria A. Abraham

Voula Aldrich

Christina Altfeld

Lynn Altschul Resa B

Sophia Beccue

Danuta Bennett

Bruce Berlow

Dianne Bess

Jim Bess

Bruce Birkland

Katya Bloom

Katrina Carl

Mantrita Cole

Merith Cosden

Duane Dammeyer

Beverly Decker

Mike Demavivas

Joanne Duby

Thore H. Edgren

Chris Fletcher

Nancy Freeman

Marla R. Friedmann

Karen Frishman

Betsy Gallery

Andrew Garcia

Mary Gold

Patricia Heller

Kelly Hildner

Francine Kirsch

Melissa Knapp

Skip Lau

Susan Lord

Melinda Mettler

Sandra McCullough

Albert McCurdy

Paulette Mentor

Jo Merit

Kerry Methner

Jose Monclus

Jami Joelle Nielsen

Elizabeth Riley Olson

Pedro Paez

Patricia Post

Tom Post

Marcia Rickard

Edward Rodgers

Bonnie Rubenstein

Helle Scharling-Todd

Karen R Schroeder

Marlise Senzamici

Jo Anne Sharpe

Lanny Sherwin

Jan Smith

Julianna Sophia

Carol Spungen

Deirdre Stietzel

Mariko Tabar

Bart Tarman

Mary Dee Thompson

Lindsay Thomson

Claudia Title

Mark Title

Sigrid Toye

Marianna Tuchscherer

Joyce Wilson

Terrance Wimmer

Sara Yerkes

Mr. Bear’s Autumn Orb by Bruce Birkland

On the Street with John Palminteri

Government Money Available, Any Ideas?

Los Baños Pool Repairs Complete

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH: Government money is available - do you have some suggestions? Each year the City of Santa Barbara receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are intended to primarily benefit the low- and moderate-income residents in the community. The funding can be used for homelessness, housing, economic development, and community facilities and infrastructure.

Farm to Bar Benefitting Maui Relief

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH: The Farm to Bar event tonight at the Wildcat Lounge will be a benefit for relief efforts in Maui. The drinks are curated from some of the ingredients picked up at the Tuesday Farmer’s Market in Santa Barbara. Farm to Bar began 12 years ago. 12 W. Ortega St. 5pm- 8pm

Fatal Fall in Isla Vista

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER

3RD: A fatal 40-foot cliff fall took place Saturday night at 10:53pm in the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista. The Santa Barbara Co. fire department says citizens performed CPR but the male victim was dead at the scene. The Santa Barbara Co. Sheriff’s Dept. is investigating.

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. Twitter: @JohnPalminteri • Instagram: @JohnPalminteriNews • www.facebook.com/john.palminteri.5

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH: The Los Baños Pool on the Santa Barbara waterfront has reopened after repairs. The water has been replaced. The 50-meter pool is heated year round to 80 degrees. The Los Banos pool is open mornings at 7:30 Monday through Friday. Weekends at noon.

Suicide Awareness

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH: They did it! A dedicated group of bike riders completed their ride from Santa Barbara to San Diego over the weekend to remember someone in their lives who took their own life.

Team Building on Miramar Beach

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH: UC Santa Barbara’s men’s basketball players had some team building on Miramar Beach Monday with afternoon sports. Classes start later this month and the upcoming season schedule will be posted this week. UCSB is coming off a school-record 27 wins and their second trip to the NCAA Tournament in the past three seasons.

Rams on Beach Tour

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH: ‘Rams on the 1’ Beach Tour was at the Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura Harbor Monday. Mascot Rampage, Rams cheerleaders, Mariachi Rams and more were on hand. Prizes including tickets were won by those attending.

Photos and Stories by John Palminteri / Special to VOICE

To Protect Our Ocean: Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

By Sigrid Toye / Special to

N THE COURSE OF MY VOYAGE on the Condor Express a few weeks ago, standing on the railing awed by our beautiful Santa Barbara coastline, it occurred to me that there was ever so much more to learn about our ocean and the sea life beneath the surface. As the Chumash legend of the Rainbow Bridge tells us, the dolphins dancing above the surface are our brothers and sisters along with so many forms of life beneath the waves. Just thinking of the thousands of species that make their home off our shores boggles my mind and I’m reminded how important it is to care for those who live in that mysterious realm.

Not far from the Santa Barbara harbor is the Point Conception State Marine Reserve, one of California’s 124 Martine Protected Areas (MPA). These areas are a section of the ocean where a government has placed limits on human activity. In California the MPA’s are strategically placed near each other to form an interconnected network to preserve the flow of life between marine ecosystems. Within that network each MPA has unique goals and regulations such as allowing: non-consumptive activities, permitted scientific research, monitoring, and educational pursuits. Some allow people to use the area in ways that do not damage the environment. Point Conception has the highest level of protection because of its strategic location: currents of warm water from the tropics and cold water from Alaska converge in this marine protection area of 22.52 square miles, a depth range from 0- 489 feet and a shoreline span of 3.7 miles.

Cruising the Internet for more information about California’s sanctuary systems, I discovered a very exciting (and ongoing!) venture between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization (NOAA) and the Northern Chumash Tribal Council. A partnership has been formed between them with a goal to expand the marine sanctuary area to 5,617 square miles of waters along 134 miles of coastline. Now how about that?

Last month NOAA released draft documents to designate the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary to expand in waters along the Gaviota coast to all of Gaviota State Park, as well as other high visitation state parks at Refugio and El Capitan; all of Kashtayit and Naples State marine conservation areas; and coastal and offshore resources adjacent to historical Chumash village sites at Tajiguas and Dos Pueblos. The sanctuary will sit between existing marine protected areas, enhancing opportunities for ecological connectivity and protected corridors for fish and wildlife. The partnership with the Northern Chumash Council allows NOAA to focus its management on key areas historically important to the Chumash tribes and natural resources important to their heritage.

In July 2015, the Tribal Council submitted the sanctuary nomination to NOAA and in November of 2021 the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries issued a Notice of Intent to begin the designation process. NOAA’s proposed designation would protect the region’s important marine ecosystems and maritime heritage resources, support ocean-dependent economies, and highlight the cultural values and connections of Indigenous communities to the area.

As part of this designation proposal, NOAA proposes a framework for tribal and

Indigenous collaborative management that would integrate tribal and Indigenous perspectives from the community into the stewardship of key areas and cultural priorities.

Embarrassed as I am to have been such a ‘Newbie’ to this important and exciting proposal, I promise to keep you informed as to its progress. NOAA has created an interactive informational website asking for community feedback and I encourage you to participate. Stay tuned for more about the Heritage Sanctuary and news about another wildlife preservation project!

Map

Map courtesy of NOAA

https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/chumash-heritage/

Enjoy Opera's Greatest While Cruising

The Santa Barbara Shoreline

Enjoy a truly romantic evening cruising along the beautiful Santa Barbara shoreline aboard the Condor Express This Sunset Opera Cruise departs the Landing Dock in Santa Barbara Harbor Opera arias will be performed by Soprano Chelsea Chaves, Tenor Nicholas Preston and Pian ist Renee Hamaty. Two hours of great arias will include La Bohemia, Phantom of the Opera, Faust, 0 sole mio, and Traviata

When: Saturday, September 16, 2023, 5:00 - 7:00 pm,

Where: Departs from the Landing dock in Santa Barbara Harbor

Cost: $80 boardin g pass includes complimentary appetizers and a no host bar

Reservations: Call (805)882-0088 / 1-888-77WHALE / condorexpress.com

For more information on this and other specialty events, go to condorexpress.com/opera-cruise/

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

Nicholas Preston

Chelsea Chaves

VOICE

Photos by Robert Schemmer

of the Agency-Preferred Alternative boundary of the area NOAA is proposing to designate as Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

Safari Local

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

Awareness Network • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free-$10 • www.luketheatre.org • 1-6pm Sa, 9/9.

SUSTAINABILITY SYMPOSIUM: PART II

Industry professionals discuss sustainable gardening practices • Ganna Walska Lotusland • Historic Lemon Packing Plant, Santa Paula • $10 • www.lotusland.org • 1-4pm Sa, 9/9.

NEW FRONTIERS IN WOMEN'S HEALTH

UCSB neuroscientist Emily Jacobs discusses research on women’s brains during hormonal transitions • Direct Relief, 6100 Wallace Becknell Rd • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/3hu7nxj3

• 4-6pm Sa, 9/9.

OUTDOORS

BEING IN NATURE: PRACTICE

Educator Open House

Kick off the school year by exploring how you can incorporate visual arts into the classroom when the Santa Barbara Museum of Art hosts a free Educator Open House from 4 to 6pm on Wednesday, September 13th.

Friday • September 8

DANCE

’60’S SOCK-HOP!

Fun dance party for all • Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St. • $5 • 7:30-9pm Fr, 9/8.

MUSIC

LOCAL BANDS CONCERT

Rock with exPorter, Mellon Caller, Have a Great Summer & Ratburger • Whiskey Richards, 435 State St. • Fre • 8pm-1am Fr, 9/8.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

STATE OF THE COUNTY 2023

County leaders discuss local issues and economy • SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce • The Ritz-Carlton Baccara • $100-125 • www.sbscchamber.com • 3-5pm Fr, 9/8

DAVID GEBHARD’S SANTA BARBARA

Author Lauren Weiss Bricke discusses this historian’s impact • Pearl Chase Society • Alhecama Theatre • $5 suggested donation • RSVP to 805-961-3938 • 6-8pm Fr, 9/8.

OUTDOORS

SANTA BARBARA SMASH

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Pickleball fundraiser for Child

Hope International • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Register: https://childhope.org/sb-pickleball • Events Fr, 9/8 through 9/10.

SPECIAL EVENTS

TGIF! HAPPY HOUR

Connect with activists to live music, food, and drink • Environmental Defense Center courtyard, 906 Garden St. • $20 • https://tinyurl.com/59xd9fpm • 5:30-7:30pm Fr, 9/8.

TEENS

CREATE & CURATE: TEEN ART WORKSHOP

Grades 7-12 invited to make collages to hang in the library • Eastside Library • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/2nsemh8v • 4-6pm Fr, 9/8.

Saturday, September 9

LECTURES/MEETINGS

TECOLOTE BOOK TALK

Biographer Lorissa Rinehart, First to the Front, talks with Dr. Joe Coohill • Tecolote Book Shop • Free • 3-4pm Sa, 9/9.

6TH ANNUAL MATERNAL HEALTH PANEL

Panel discussion of medical activists/ experts • International Cesarean

Chaucer’s Book Signing with Jane Hulse

Follow one young woman’s determination to write and investigate injustice at the height of the Revolutionary War when journalist and local author Jane Hulse discusses her new book, The Prisoner of Wallabout Bay, at Chaucer’s Books at 6pm on Monday, September 11th.

LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE

Siempre Contigo tour, Pacific Norteño music • Arlington Theatre • $49-249 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 8pm Su, 9/10.

¡VIVA EL ARTE! PERLA BATALLA

Mestiza, Mexican, and Latin American songs • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • 6pm Su, 9/10.

OUTDOORS

BEACH CLEANUP

Show our ocean some love • Explore Ecology • Arroyo Burro Beach • 10am-12pm Su, 9/10.

SPECIAL EVENTS

PADDLE OUT FOR SBMM!

Monday • September 11

DANCE

MONDAY NIGHT SWING

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

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

WHAT’S BEING DONE ABOUT HOMELESSNESS?

Webinar with ACT on Homelessness

SB County • Free • Register: https://tinyurl.com/mrx2jefa • 12-1:30pm Mo, 9/11.

OG READERS NEW TUTOR TRAINING

MINDFUL WHOLE-HEARTEDNESS

Meditate and stretch in nature • SB Botanic Garden • $25-35 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org

• 8:30-10:30am Sa, 9/9.

BLIND FITNESS JOINS

“SHE IS BEAUTIFUL”

5K and 10K event to promote self-love

• Chase Palm Park • $58 • https://tinyurl.com/4dp5zch8 • 8:30am-12pm Sa, 9/9.

STAR PARTY

Explore the night sky • SB Museum of Natural History, Palmer Observatory • Free • 8-10pm Sa, 9/9.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SB YACHT CLUB CHARITY REGATTA

Regatta and cocktail party supporting VNA Health Fdn • SB Yacht Club & SB Harbor • Sponsor/ticket info: https://tinyurl.com/4vjv6bk8 • 11:30am-7pm Sa, 9/9.

SEED PAPERMAKING WORKSHOP

Make paper from recycled material with Barbara T. Booth • SB Maritime Museum • $55 • www.sbmm.org • 1-3pm Sa, 9/9.

SANTA BARBARA HUMANE GALA

Venetian-themed party for Santa Barbara Humane • Hilton SB Beachfront Resort • $250 • www.sbhumane.org/gala

• 6-10pm Sa, 9/9.

Sunday • September 10

LECTURES/MEETINGS

MORE TROUBLE IN PARADISE: GEOLOGY OF SB 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.

MUSIC

DEBBIE DENKE TRIO

Jazz concert, presented by SB Jazz Society • SOhO • $10-25 • www.sohosb.com • 1-4pm Su, 9/10.

JACKIE VENSON

Blues concert, ages 21+ • SOhO • $1518 • www.sohosb.com • 8pm Su, 9/10.

Person-propelled watercraft, live music, food, and more! • SB Maritime Museum • Leadbetter Beach • $50 • www.sbmm.org • 9am-1pm Su, 9/10.

HEROES OF HOSPICE

Luncheon honoring community members making an impact • Hospice of SB • Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort • $200 • www.hospiceofsb.org/heroes • 11am-1:30pm Su, 9/10.

PICNIC AT THE PRESERVE

Fundraiser with outdoor lunch, music, auction • Land Trust for SB County • Arroyo Hondo Preserve • $250 • Tickets/auction: www.sblandtrust.org • 11:30am-4pm Su, 9/10.

SUNDAY FUNDAY POLO FOR SINGLES

Singles meet-and-greet party • Fieldside Restaurant, Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club • $50-60 • https://tinyurl.com/2sewyrwj • 2-5pm Su, 9/10.

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

FAIRE & CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

Learn about local resources and honor World Suicide Prevention Day • HopeNet of Carpinteria • Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • www.hopenetofcarp.org • 5:30-8pm Su, 9/10.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK

Explore trucks and public safety equipment with food and entertainment • Postpartum Education for Parents • SBCC West Campus • Free • 9:30am-2pm Su, 9/10.

Learn how to be a volunteer reading tutor • Faulkner Gallery • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/3uzu6kxk • 5:308pm Mo, 9/11.

CHAUCER’S BOOK SIGNING

With local author Jane Hulse, Prisoner of Wallabout Bay • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Mo, 9/11.

SCIENCE PUB: SB IS SPECIAL –WHOSE FAULT IS IT?

Learn about SB’s unique geology • Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 18 E. Ortega St. • Free • 6:30-8pm Mo, 9/11.

PARLIAMO! ITALIAN CONVERSATION

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

Tuesday • September 12

DANCE

WORLD DANCE OUTDOORSCLASS

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

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

COFFEE WITH A COP

Meet Police Officer Adrian Gutierrez and ask questions • Eastside Library Patio • Free • 9:30-10:30am Tu, 9/12.

LUNCH & LEARN WEBINAR

By Museum’s Planned Giving Advisory Council, Who Will Carry Out Your Wishes? • SB Museum of Natural History • Free, register: www.sbnature.org • 12-1pm Tu, 9/12.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OFFICE HOURS

Learn about local resources with Project Heal • Eastside Library • Free • 2-4pm Tu, 9/12.

It’s Your Library

Photo courtesy of SB Botanic Garden

Safari Local

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

SB MASTER CHORALE AUDITIONS

Audition for the chorale’s fall concert • First Presbyterian Church • Schedule audition with 805-563-2360 or sbmasterchorale@gmail.com • 6:30pm Tuesdays in Sept.

Wednesday • September 13

CHILDREN

LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY

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

Free-$25 • www.awcsb.org • 5:30pm We, 9/13.

Thursday • September 14

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

CHAUCER’S BOOK SIGNING

With journalist Katya Cengel, Straitjackets and Lunch Money • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Th, 9/14.

CRAFTERNOONS:

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

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

Practice English naturally • Eastside Library • Free • 1-2pm Th, 9/14.

KNIT 'N' NEEDLE

Archaeology Day

Uncover buried treasures and stories of the past when the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation hosts its free Archaeology Day from 11am to 2pm on Sunday, September 17th. This day of hands-on learning fun is free and open to all ages.

MUSIC

THE LUMINEERS

Rock concert with special guest James Bay • SB Bowl • $55-115 • www.sbbowl.com • 6:45pm Tu & We, 9/12 & 9/13.

OUTDOORS

MORNING BIRD WALK

Learn about and observe local birds • SB Botanic Garden • $20-30 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:3010am Tu, 9/12.

SPECIAL EVENTS

BLOOD DRIVE

Give blood • Red Cross Bloodmobile, 510 Castillo St. • Register: https://tinyurl.com/msfpp7by • 9:30am-3:30pm Tu, 9/12.

PRENATAL YOGA FALL SERIES

Connect with your baby through yoga • Flow Yoga & Wellness, 4441 Hollister Ave. • $25 • www.sbflowyoga.com • 9-10:05am Tu; 4:30-5:35pm Th.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

1 MILLION CUPS

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

• 9-10am We.

BOTANIC GARDEN PUBLIC FORUM

Learn about the upcoming Elings Park Landscape Transformation Project • SB Botanic Garden • Free • https://tinyurl.com/3rpp3jd9 • 5:307pm We, 9/13.

CLARENCE MATTEI–PORTRAIT OF A COMMUNITY

Historian Erin Graffy discusses this local artist • SB Historical Museum

• Free-$15 • www.sbhistorical.org • 5:30-7pm We, 9/13.

EDUCATOR OPEN HOUSE

Teachers invited to learn about including visual arts in classrooms • SB Museum of Art • Free • 4-6pm We, 9/13.

LE CERCLE FRANÇAIS

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

STATE STREET BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

Learn about upcoming plans for State

• South Coast Chamber of Commerce

• 740 State Street, 3rd Floor • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/473wa9mv

• 10-11:30am We, 9/13.

OUTDOORS

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

WELLBEING WEDNESDAY

Outdoor yoga session and garden walk

• Ganna Walska Lotusland • $40-75

• www.lotusland.org • 9:30-11:30am We, 9/13.

SPECIAL EVENTS

HEADSHOTS & HAPPY HOUR

Network with women communicators and get a new headshot • Association for Women in Communications SB

• Workzones, 351 Paseo Nuevo •

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

PFLAG SPANISH-SPEAKING MEETING

Sharing, support and discussion

• Zoom meeting, pre-register at pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com • 7pm Th, 9/14.

THE GIFT OF HEALTHY AGING

Speaker presentations and resource event on aging • Family Service Agency of SB County • Faulkner Gallery • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/3wremfwx • 8:30-10:30am Th, 9/14.

THE POWER TO BE

Artist Anthony Sonnenberg discusses expressions of power through decoration • SB Museum of Art, Mary Craig Auditorium • Free-$5 • www.sbma.net • 5-6pm Th, 9/14.

WORD AND LIFE FALL SERIES

Virtually discuss The Time Is Now–A Call to Uncommon Courage by Joan Chittister • Word and Life SB • $75 • https://wordandlife.us • 10-11:30am Th, through 11/9.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MARY JANE MCCORD PLANNED

PARENTHOOD BOOK SALE

Shop hundreds of books, DVDs, games, and more • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free (except opening night, $30) • Opening night 4-8pm Th, 9/14; 10am-8pm 9/15-9/16; 10am6pm 9/17, 9/23 & 9/24; 12-8pm 9/18; 12-6pm 9/19-9/22.

SKETCHING IN THE GALLERIES

Draw inspired by art • SB Museum of Art • Free, RSVP: www.sbma.net • 5:30pm Th, 9/14.

WINE DOWN!

Sample wines, small bites, and enjoy live music • Friendship Center Montecito, 89 Eucalyptus Lane • $100 • www.friendshipcentersb.org/wd2023

• 4-7pm Th, 9/14.

Friday • September 15

MUSIC

BROADWAY NIGHT AT THE CROCODILE

Local vocalists sing Broadway hits •

Mary Jane McCord

Planned Parenthood Book Sale

Shop hundreds of thousands of book titles, as well as DVDs, board games, CDs, and much more to support local healthcare when the Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale returns to Earl Warren Showgrounds. From 4 to 8pm on Thursday, September 14th locals can purchase tickets ($30) for the first chance to shop this year’s inventory. Admission is free for the rest of the sale, with hours being 10am to 8pm on September 15th and 16th; 10am to 6pm on the 17th, 23rd, and 24th; 12 to 8pm on the 18th; and 12 to 6pm on the 19th through the 22nd. For details visit https://booksale.ppcentralcoast.org

Crocodile Restaurant and Bar, 2819 State St. • Free, RSVP to 805-687-6444

• 5:30-8pm Fr, 9/15.

FALL FACULTY RECITAL

Free classical concert • Westmont College, Deane Chapel • 7pm Fr, 9/15.

CAMERATA PACIFICA

Performing Mozart, Beethoven, and Elgar • Hahn Hall, Music Academy

• $75 • www.cameratapacifica.org •

7:30pm Fr, 9/15.

DUSTIN LYNCH

Country concert • Chumash Casino • $99-169 • www.chumashcasino.com •

8pm Fr, 9/15.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SOLVANG DANISH DAYS

Danish food, drink, activities, and crafts • Solvang, various locations • Free • Fr, 9/15-9/17.

TEENS

TEEN ANIME & MANGA CLUB

Connect with other fans • Central Library, Faulkner Gallery • Free • 4-5:30pm Fr, 9/15.

Saturday • September 16

CINEMA

CARGO IN QUESTION: TWO FILMS ABOUT LABOR, SHIPPING, AND GLOBALIZATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Film screenings and talks by UCSB

Professors Mae Miller-Likhethe and Charmaine Chua • SB Maritime Museum • Free-$10 • www.sbmm.org

• 1pm Sa, 9/16.

DANCE

EARTH & FIRE WALKING

Nomad Tango presents a tango love story • Center Stage Theater • $32 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7pm Sa, 9/16 & 3pm Su, 9/17.

MUSIC

CONCERT SERIES

Live concert by Mestizo, food and drinks • Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • 6-9pm Sa, 9/16.

VAN MORRISON

R&B-infused rock concert with special guest James Hunter • SB Bowl • $55-300 • www.sbbowl.com • 7pm Sa, 9/16.

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS: SUMMER HORNS 2023

Jazz concert • Lobero Theatre • $85195 • www.lobero.org • 8pm Sa, 9/16.

OUTDOORS

CONTAINER GARDENING CLASS

Learn about small-scale gardening • SB Botanic Garden • $40-55 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 1011:30am Sa, 9/16.

ELINGS PARK NATURE WALK

Learn about local pollinators from Botanic Garden experts • Elings Park • Free • https://tinyurl.com/5bvtvvbk • 9-10am Sa, 9/16.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SB BRIDGE CENTER CLASSES

Learn to play bridge, sharpen your brain with fun • SB Bridge Center, 2255 Las Positas Rd • 8-Class Session $50 • Pre-register with Pat McCready,

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Photo courtesy of Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation.

O cial Website: ArlingtonTheatreSB.com

mccready1214@gmail.com • 9:3011:30am Sa, beginning on 9/16.

MARAVILLA OPEN HOUSE

Learn about resident life with sample fitness classes and drinks • Maravilla, 5486 Calle Real • Free, RSVP with 805-696-6016 • 11am Sa, 9/16.

EASTSIDE LIBRARY 50TH BIRTHDAY

BASH!

With food, Lotéria, mariachi, crafts, and more! • Eastside Library • Free • 11am-4pm Sa, 9/16.

ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE

Family-friendly community ice skating party • Ice in Paradise • $20-30 • www.iceinparadise.org • 1-4pm Sa, 9/16.

LOTUSFEST:

WINE & BEER FESTIVAL

Sample local vendors with live music in the gardens • Ganna Walska

Lotusland • $100-300 • www.lotusland.org • 2-5pm Sa, 9/16.

BLOCK PRINTING WORKSHOP

Earth & Fire Walking

Coming Friday

Schedule subject to change. Please visit metrotheatres.com for theater updates. Thank you.

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

Carve and print original designs • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $40 • Register: https://tinyurl.com/ bdfumdyh • 6-8pm Sa, 9/16.

GRANADA THEATRE LEGENDS GALA

Elegant night honoring local philanthropists and organizations • Granada Theatre • Contact 805-8993000 x 130 • 6pm Sa, 9/16.

Witness a mesmerizing love story told through passionate Argentine tango and physical theater when Nomad Tango presents Earth & Fire Walking at Center Stage Theater at 7pm on Saturday, September 16th and at 3pm on Sunday, September 17th. For tickets ($32) visit www.centerstagetheater.org

THEATER ALPHA ISLAND

Gilligan’s Island parody featuring the Alpha Resource Center cast • Marjorie Luke Theater • Free • 2pm Sa, 9/16.

Sunday • September 17

CHILDREN

CHAUCER’S KIDS READING & SIGNING

With author Nikkolas Smith, The Artivist • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 3pm Su, 9/17.

MUSIC

FREE JAZZ SHOW

Tony Ybarra jazz trio, vocalists Melody Collins and Alison Tuma • Blue Owl Restaurant • Free • 6-9pm Su, 9/17.

ANDRES VADIN

Flamenco guitar • SOhO • $25-30 • www. sohosb.com • 7:30pm Su, 9/17.

OUTDOORS

GOLETA EDUCATION FDN LEMON RUN

1K/5K/10K run, food, and prizes • Goleta Beach Park • $10-35 • https://tinyurl.com/bddt7yz4 • 8am12pm Su, 9/17.

SPECIAL EVENTS

ARCHAEOLOGY DAY

Hands-on day of learning and activities for all ages • El Presidio • Free • 11am2pm Su, 9/17.

Photo courtesy of Center Stage Theater

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE

ANOTHER UNEMPLOYMENT

REPORT confirms the U.S. economy is returning to normal, and Americans can breathe easier about the danger of a recession.

By that I mean adding a more normal 187,000 new jobs in July is a sign the economy is cooling enough to drive inflation lower and maybe keep the Fed

from further interest rate increases.

Employment growth has fallen below 200,000 two months in a row for the first time since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, although the unemployment rate rose to 3.8 percent from 3.5 percent, the government said Friday.

June and July payroll hires were revised down 110,000 jobs as well in the report and the number of unemployed persons increased by 514,000 to 6.4 million.

Wall Street jumped on the news, as the financial markets had been fretting for most of August that Fed officials would remain hawkish if businesses kept up their hiring pace.

Here’s to a Return of Normal – Part II! Economic VOICE

This is important because housing has almost always been a leading indicator that signals expansion or decline of the overall economy even though it is a small part of overall GDP.

Veterans Affairs Announces Local Funding for Veteran Homelessness

ILLIONS OF DOLLARS

in federal funding is now available to local organizations to support veterans experiencing homelessness.

The funds were allocated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, which awarded $799 million in grants to 256 non-profit organizations across the nation at the end of August.

Awarded through the Veterans Affairs’ Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program, local funds include New Beginnings ($2,297,371), Good Samaritan Shelter ($1,447,182, also serving San Luis Obispo County Continuum of Care), and The Salvation Army ($7,567,374, also serving Los Angeles City and County Continuum of Care and Oxnard, San Buenaventura/ Ventura County Continuum of Care).

“I’m proud to see my work in Congress supporting increased funding for Veterans homelessness programs has yielded these

awards of more than $13 million to help veterans up and down the Central Coast,” said Representative Salud Carbajal. “As a veteran and a former Santa Barbara County Supervisor, I know that this funding is nothing without these awardees who work on the ground with our veterans every single day. I’m grateful for their work and know this federal support will enable them to continue their important work.”

In Santa Barbara County, veteran homelessness has dropped 60 percent over the last three years. The most recent Point-In-Time Count reported that 82 Veterans were experiencing homelessness across Santa Barbara County, down from 210 in 2020. The Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care shares that this improvement is due to community collaboration between the Veterans Administration staff, county and city employees, local housing authorities, and many other local partners.

But there aren’t enough available workers to produce more, so both industrial and service sector growth has slowed. The Transportation/ warehousing and Information sectors lost jobs, Education & health added the most jobs (+102,000).

By Harlan Green

Interest rates are still too high for sectors such as manufacturing and real estate that are the holdouts in this recovery. Longer term bond prices have fallen sharply (ergo, yields rising) in tandem with inflation because bonds with fixed rates lose value when inflation rises and this has .

Mortgage rates are putting 30-year conforming fixed rate mortgages above seven percent, which is keeping many home buyers on the sidelines and holding down a key part of economic activity. Though construction is booming because of the rise in new home starts.

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage average is currently 7.18 percent per FRED in the graph above. It was last this high in March 2002 at the start of the housing bubble that ultimately led to the Great Recession.

However, U.S. pending home sales ticked up again in July by 0.9 percent, rising for the second month in a row despite elevated prices and rising mortgage rates, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors.

“Jobs are being added, thereby enlarging the pool of prospective home buyers,” NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said. “However, rising mortgage rates and limited inventory have temporarily hindered the possibility of buying for many.”

So, a healthy housing market as well as steady job creation is an important part of our return to more normal times.

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.

A Brush With Kindness Applications Open

ARE YOU IN NEED OF EXTERIOR home repairs? Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County is now accepting applications for A Brush with Kindness, a free exterior home preservation service available to lowincome homeowners, including landscaping and painting assistance. All work will be completed by Habitat volunteers. Southern Santa Barbara County nonprofits in need of landscaping, painting, or light maintenance needs are also eligible to apply. For applications visit www.sbhabitat.org/a-brush-with-kindness

Construction Begins on Solar Panel and Battery Energy Storage Systems Installation at the Granada Garage

PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE ELECTRICITY DOWNTOWN, the City of Santa Barbara has commenced construction on a 425 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic system and battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Granada Garage. The initiative is part of a broader City effort to build more microgrids at critical municipal facilities, supporting local energy reliability.

“This project is a win-win-win on economics, resilience, and the environment,” said Alelia Parenteau, the City’s Sustainability & Resilience Director. “We are thrilled that it will make this critical facility more resilient while generating local, renewable electricity at a cost-effective rate. This project directly supports the City’s Strategic Energy Plan goal of 100 percent renewable electricity for the entire community by 2030.”

The installation of these panels and energy storage system will support the Granada Garage, Granada Offices, and the 911 Call Center while also reducing electricity costs at the Central Library. The project is expected to be completed by summer 2024.

“The project will produce approximately 700,000 kWh per year of clean renewable electricity, equivalent to powering over 150 Santa Barbara homes,” reads a statement from the City of Santa Barbara.

Microgrids can generate and store electricity, meaning they can continue to operate even when disconnected from the grid, making them a vital resource during power outages and climate emergencies. The City’s first microgrid, at Fire Station 1 on West Carrillo Street, will go online within the next few months and will provide solar power as well as an undisrupted power supply to the Fire Station and Office of Emergency Services.

Additional microgrids are under consideration for the Cater Water Treatment Plant and the Franklin Neighborhood Center/Eastside Library complex.

The Granada Garage project battery storage system was funded in part through Southern California Edison’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP). The garage will remain open throughout the duration of construction, with the roof closed for several months and intermittent closures in localized sections. www.Sustainability.SantaBarbaraCA.gov

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NOTICE 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 20, 2023 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street.

On Thursday, September 14, 2023, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Wednesday, September 20, 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.

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• Project Address: 1240 West Micheltorena Street

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 041-101-010

Zoning Designation: RS (Residential Single Unit)

Application Number: PLN2022-00444

Applicant / Owner: Edward Osuch / Shannon Watson

Project Description: Construct new 3-story house on vacant lot

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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 21, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.

On Thursday, September 14, 2023, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Monday, August 21, 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.

APPEALS: Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. For further information and guidelines on how to appeal a decision to City Council, please contact the City Clerk’s office at Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov as soon as possible. Appeals may be filed in person at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or in writing via email to Clerk@ SantaBarbaraCA.gov and by first class mail postage prepaid within 10 calendar days of the meeting at which the Commission took action or rendered its decision.  Appeals and associated fee postmarked 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 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.

• 710-720 State Street and 15 & 19 E. Ortega Street

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 037-092-013, 019, 020, 021, 034 and 014

Zoning Designation: C-G (Commercial General)

Application Number: PLN2022-00325

Applicant / Owner: Kevin Moore / 710 State St Partners

Project Description: Four-story, 66-room hotel with restaurant/bar and conference rooms

• 105 Mesa Lane

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 041-330-043

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

Application Number: PLN2021-00136 Filing Date: March 9, 2021

Applicant / Owner: William Wolf / Talbot, Eddie Trust 5/20/11

Project Description: Two story addition, new garage,-720 and an Accessory Dwelling Unit

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following corporation/limited liability company is/are doing business as CARVED COAST at 621 N Alisos St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. CARVEDCOAST LLC at 621 N Alisos St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on July 25, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0001839. Published August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as FLOUR POWER and SCRATCH at 2406 Calle Montilla, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. KAITLYN M WOODWARD at 2406 Calle Montilla, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on August 17, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0002033. Published September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023.

LEGAL NOTICES

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

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ORDINANCE NO. 6122

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING A 55-YEAR AFFORDABILITY CONTROL COVENANT IMPOSED ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 115 WEST ANAPAMU STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENT, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS NECESSARY

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on August 29, 2023. The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.

(SEAL)

/s/

Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 6122

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on August 22, 2023, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on August 29, 2023, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

NOES: None

ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Alejandra Gutierrez

ABSTENTIONS: None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on August 30, 2023.

/s/ Sarah

Gorman, MMC City Clerk

Services Manager

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on August 30, 2023

/s/

Randy Rowse Mayor

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

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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: _________________

COLLEEN K. STERNE Judge of the Superior Court

Santa Barbara Mortgage Interest Rates

09/6/2023. ** Annual percentage rate subject to change after loan closing.

Galleries Open Late

u Visit LCCCA’s three galleries, Illuminations, Elevate, and Fine Line. Meet with their artists and discover their creative processes.

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u Stop by Ruby Sky, local artisan’s fares...

u Also La Cumbre Plaza offers Ping Pong, Corn Hole, and childrens’ games.

u And what about dinner out?

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tVOICE Gallery offers work by local and area artists in a range of mediums. Discover sculpture, prints, mixed media, ceramics, oil, aryclic, and watercolor in an exhibition titled Midsummer: Santa Barbara - H

Fine Line Gallery - H Elevate Gallery - F Illuminations Gallery - E 24 artists exhibit and work in three gallery/studios

Enriching Education & Community through Art:

New Exhibitions for 2023-2024

TOWN & GOWN WILL BE IN FULL SWING THIS MONTH as summer breaks end and our local universities and colleges swing open their gallery and museum doors on new art exhibitions.

Xicana/o/x Time and Space

Santa Barbara City College Atkinson Gallery opens Xicana/o/x Time and Space, curated by Dr. Thomas A. Carrasco September 6th. Presenting a timeline through various forms of Chicana/o/x rhetoric (painting, text, film, photography and performance) with an overview of Mesoamerican and Chicana/o cultural traditions, Xicana/o/x Time and Space works “at the intersections of rhetoric, literature and Chicana/o Studies, this multimedia, exhibit/ performance will explore and present how Chicana/o concepts of time and culture can be read through a Chicana/o lens in ways to nurture and create a historical consciousness,” according to a gallery release.

The exhibition is part of the 7th SUR:biennial, taking place during the Fall of 2023 at 16 venues throughout Southern California.

The exhibition opens/opened with a reception and performance, Wednesday, September 6th, from 4 to 6pm featuring Chicano Secret Service (Elias Serna, Susan Carrasco and Thomas Carrasco), and Joelle Mendoza.

From Within: The Architecture of Helena Arahuete

Art, Design & Architecture Museum will open two new exhibitions on Saturday, September 23rd.

Amidst the pressing environmental concerns arising from the construction industry today, From Within shines a spotlight on the architect Helena Arahuete, whose work engages the natural world in an exceptionally sensitive manner. One of the few practitioners who still adheres to the original principles of organic architecture, introduced by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright over a century ago, Arahuete brings this tradition into the 21st century, integrating it with the current discourse on sustainability.

From Within is the first retrospective survey dedicated to the life and work of Argentinian, Los Angeles-based architect, Helena Arahuete. Presented in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Museum’s Architecture and Design Collection (ADC), the show traces Arahuete’s significant contributions to organic architecture by focusing primarily on her domestic projects.

From Within: The Architecture of Helena Arahuete is organized by the Art, Design & Architecture Museum and is curated by Silvia Perea, Curator of the Architecture and Design Collection. The exhibition is made possible thanks to the generosity of Mr. Ron Burkle and the AD&A Museum Council.

Please, Come In…

The Museum will also open the exhibition, Please, Come In…, a critical intervention into conventional museum period rooms through a selection of works from the AD&A Museum’s permanent collection and loaned objects. It is an invitation to reimagine how spaces such as discos, dive bars, living rooms, and bathrooms can be critically considered through queer placemaking—a practice fundamental to reworking and rethinking conventional narratives by engaging with stories of care, kinship, and intimacy. In each corner of the AD&A Museum’s Moir Gallery, four spaces overlap and blend together to evoke a different environment. A living room features artworks that express being comfortably undone and compositions that reimagine family and friendship dynamics. A bathroom brings together objects that suggest transformation and express interiority or collectivity. A dive bar, considered in its capacity as a space of intimacy and activism, includes objects and images that signal collective engagement. Lastly, a discotheque showcases the ephemeral by displaying the textures and rhythmic qualities of discos’ material culture. These environments are not mirrors or recreations, they are evocative traces that follow accounts shared by queer communities and emphasize how central these sites are to their histories.

This exhibition is organized by the Art, Design & Architecture Museum at UC Santa Barbara and is curated by Sylvia Faichney and Graham Feyl, both UCSB History of Art & Architecture Ph.D. students.

Both exhibitions will be on view through December 17th.

Straddling Circumference...

Westmont College, with the help of Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, has firmly established itself as a place of learning that values artistic expression. Perhaps due to its roots in a created world, it lifts artists – local and internationally recognized –as signals for students and the community.

This fall, the work of Santa Barbara artist Linda Ekstrom is the focus in an exhibition titled Straddling Circumference…

The Art of Linda Ekstrom. “Ekstrom offers a wide range of poetic, imaginative and spiritual works of transformed fabric, paper, books, and gloves,” according to Scott Craig. The exhibition is opens through November 11th. Straddling Circumference… offers both recent work and a retrospective.

“Ekstrom creates transcendent art works often inspired by the words of female poets, mystics, saints and women of the Bible,” noted Judy L. Larson, R. Anthony Askew professor of art history and museum director. “Ever present in Ekstrom’s art is her intellectual and spiritual discernment. The title, Straddling Circumference..., is taken from Emily Dickinson... For Ekstrom, a circumference marks a borderline between being and a Being, the common and the Sacred.”

SBCC Atkinson: http://gallery.sbcc.edu

UCSB: AD&M: www.museum.ucsb.edu

Westmont: https://www.westmont.edu/museum

Red Leather Venus, 1993. Leather sewn shoes by Willie Cole. Museum Purchase Fund. 1994.48

View from the interior of the ‘House above the Morning Clouds,’ 2009.

Santa Rita (tears) (2003) by Linda Ekstrom

Photograph by Tycho Saariste

curated by Dr Thomas A.

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COLETTE COSENTINO ATELIER + GALLERY: Colette By The Sea • 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? ~ Oct 31 • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • Gallery@CPCSB. org

CYPRESS GALLERY: All about Lompoc ~ Sept 24 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • Sat & Sun 1-4 • 805737-1129 • 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

KATHRYNE DESIGNS: Local Artists, Ruth Ellen Hoag • 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

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

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

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: Xicana/o/x Time and Space, Curated by Dr. Thomas A. Carrasco ~ Oct. 18 • M-Th 11-5; Fr 11-3 • http://gallery.sbcc.edu

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

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 • 213th Anniversary of Independence ~ Sep 15-30th; 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 • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565CLAY • 10-4pm Daily • www.claystudiosb.org

ELVERHØJ MUSEUM: Music is Love: Photographs from Henry Diltz ~ Sept 17 • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • Th-Mo 11-5 • www.elverhoj.org

FAULKNER GALLERY: Santa Barbara Art Association ~ Sept • 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: Woodlands: Kris Buck, Deborah Breedon, Chuck Klein ~ Sept 30 • Thu-Mo 10-5 • 805-688-7517 • www.gallerylosolivos.com

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: 805.969.9990 • www.lotusland.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

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

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: Late Summer Ramble ~ Oct 15 • 517 Laguna St • Th-Su 1-5 • 805-9625588 • 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

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 • 16 Helena Av • Fri-Sun noon7pm • 805-637-1424 • www.mypetram.com

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

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

Saint Georges Illuminations Gallery La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts La Cumbre PLaza

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SB BOTANIC GARDEN: 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • 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 12-5, Fri 12-7; Sat 12-5 • 805-9661601 • www.sbhistorical.org

SB MARITIME MUSEUM: 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 • 805-9628404 • 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; 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: Cheryl Ambrecht: Imagine~ Oct 29 • 10-6 daily • 2375 Foothill Rd • 805-682-4722 • 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: Just In Time For FIESTA • 118 Gray St • Th-Sa 12-5/by appt • www.silo118.com

SULLIVAN GOSS: Holli Harmon: To Feast on Clouds ~ Sept 25 • Nicole Strasburg: Surfacing ~ Sept 25 • Space ~ Sept 1-Oct 23 • 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

Art Events

Eventos de Arte

OPENING RECEPTION: IMAGINE... • View oil paintings by local artist Cheryl Ambrecht • SB Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Rd. • Free • 4:30-6pm Fr, 9/8.

OPENING RECEPTION: SOMMER ROMAN: PORTALS • Solo exhibition of wall sculptures, pencil & ink drawings • Architectural Fdn of SB Gallery, 229 E. Victoria St. • Free • 5-7pm Fr, 9/8.

SANTA BARBARA SEA GLASS AND OCEAN ARTS FESTIVAL • Shop local vendors, learn from speakers, and celebrate all things sea glass • SB Elks Lodge • $7, ages 12 and under free • www.santabarbaraseaglassandoceanartsfestival.com • 10am-5pm Sa, 9/9 & 10am-4pm 9/10.

STUDIO SUNDAY • Make your own clay animals • SB Museum of Art, Family Resource Center • Free • 1:30-4:30pm Su, 9/10.

SLINGSHOT/ALPHA ART STUDIO – STUDIO SALE • Shop and view works by local artists • Slingshot, 1911-B De La Vina St. • Free • 10am-2pm Sa, 9/10.

PLAZA ART WALK: Step out to a multigallery/venue art extravaganza, perfect for the entire family at La Cumbre Plaza. Music, Art, Photos, Fun • 5-8pm Fr, 9/15.

UCSB LIBRARY: www.library.ucsb.edu

VOICE GALLERY: Autumn Arias: SB Sculptors Guild & Local Artists ~ Sept 2-30 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa & Su • 805965-6448

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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

OPENING RECEPTION: THE FUTURE THAT NEVER CAME • Assemblage and collage exploring retrofuturism • Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. • 5-8pm Fr, 9/15; open through 9/23.

POP-UP CLAY PLAY WITH ANTHONY

SONNENBERG • Hands-on crown demo for ages 18+ • SB Museum of Art, Family Resource Center • Free, register www.sbma.net • 10-11:30am Sa, 9/16.

OPENING RECEPTION - CAMERON PATRICIA

DOWNEY: ORCHID BLUES • Anti-disciplinary exhibit exploring the Blues of Black life and relation • Museum of Contemporary Art SB • Free • 12-4pm Su, 9/17.

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.

Send your art openings, receptions, and events to Editor@VoiceSB.com to be included in this free listing. Envía tus inauguraciones de arte, recepciones, y eventos a Editor@VoiceSB.com para ser incluido en este listado gratuito.

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

WILDLING MUSEUM: Message in a Bottle | Elizabeth Criss ~ February 24; Sedgwick Reserve: A Conservation Story ~ Oct 16 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • www.wildlingmuseum.org

Artists: See your work here! Join VOICE Magazine’s Print & Virtual Gallery! An Affordable Advertising opportunity (just for Artists) To find out more, email Publisher@VoiceSB.com

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Santa Barbara’s Cultural Night Downtown

September 7th

5 to 8pm

photography accompanied by original poems. Come and ponder, enjoy classical guitarist Michael Gullo’s exquisite music while sipping local wine from Stolpman’s winery. Artist’s talk at 6:30pm.

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ST THURSDAY is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Participating art venues offer free access to art in a fun and social environment from 5-8pm. 1st Thursday venues also provide additional attractions, such as live music, artist receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. State Street also comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive activities.

Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues

1. Voice Gallery: La Cumbre Plaza, 121 South Hope Ave. • Drawn to the sweet sounds of autumn, over 40 local artists and the SB Sculptors Guild lend their creativity as VOICE Gallery presents Autumn Arias. 15% of sales will support Opera Santa Barbara. A great evening at La Cumbre Plaza!

2. La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts: La Cumbre Plaza, 121 South Hope Ave. • Join us at La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts for a delightful evening of art, music, and fun. Our artists will be present to engage with you and showcase their craft, as well as possibly paint live during the Art Walk. We hope to see you soon!

3. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara: Filmmaker Series: SBIFF Education Center, 1330 State St. • We are featuring Paul Lynch’s Birth Of A Movement. Santa Barbara has played a unique role in environmental activism since a blowout at an oil rig in 1969. Showtimes 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm & 7pm. Runtime: 15 mins

4. Engel & Voelkers: 1323 State St. • You are invited to meet world renowned colorist, James Paul Brown, in our Santa Barbara Engel & Voelkers Luxury Real Estate office . Enjoy refreshments and tasty hors d’oeuvres while viewing his paintings infused with his unique blend of romance and imagination. An inexhaustible love of artistic expression guided by intuition and spontaneity.

5. Santa Barbara Fine Art: 1321 State St. • Capturing the Spirit of Santa Barbara, combining history with natural beauty, highlighting the little things that make our city so unique. Santa Barbara Fine Art celebrates its special town through the eyes of local artists.

6. Ensemble Theatre Company: The New Vic, 33 W Victoria St. • Ensemble Theatre Company of SB will host a Season Preview Party at The New Vic Thursday 9/7. Join us at 6pm for a reception in our courtyard, followed by a 7pm presentation in the Theater of our upcoming 45th Anniversary Season hosted by Executive Director Scott DeVine and featuring surprise guests and a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes making of the new season.

7. CPC Gallery: Christ Presbyterian Church, 34 East Victoria St. • Randall VanderMey presents Does the Heart Remember Love?, an exhibition of digital abstract

8. domecíl: Victoria Court, 1221 State St. STE 7 • Stop by domecíl to celebrate their two year anniversary with delicious sips, snacks, and live flamenco rock music by musical artist Gonzalo Gimeno Torres! Shop modern sterling silver and high karat gold jewelry by Santa Barbara jewelry designer Erin Atamian Zuck. Meet the maker of our beautiful nest chandeliers and don’t miss the chance to purchase smaller versions of these beautiful hanging art installations.

9. Sullivan Goss: 11 E Anapamu St. • Join Sullivan Goss in celebrating the opening reception for our new exhibition SPACE, focusing on ways in which artists visualize, utilize, manipulate, and reimagine the third dimension. This show features the work of renowned architect, Robin Donaldson. Also on view, Holli Harmon and Nicole Strasburg.

10. Colette Consentino: 11 W Anapamu St. • Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery unveils an exclusive solo exposition, aptly named Colette By The Sea. This captivating collection presents evocative, ethereal seascapes, some of which are encased in vintage frames crafted from delicate seashells and assorted curiosities. As the sun sets on the summer season, this art opening stands as an essential affair. We look forward to your visit!

11. Arts & Culture Poetry Exhibition: 1137 State St. • The Office of Arts & Culture and City of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio invite you to join us in front of Old Navy for interactive typewriter fun with local poets Emma Trelles, Diana Raab, Steve Beisner, and Simon Kiefer. Participants can create word art on vintage typewriters.

12. Santa Barbara Museum of Art: 1130 State St. • Join SBMA for Family 1st Thursday in the Family Resource Center for a Teaching Artist-led activity from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Create a two-dimensional version of Woody De Othello’s Twice Over in organic shapes of brightly-colored construction paper. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8pm. All free!

13. Faulkner Gallery: Public Library, 40 E Anapamu St • The Santa Barbara Art Association presents a juried show of diverse original artwork by some of its 500 members.

14. Create and Curate: Teen Art Show: Public Library, 40 E Anapamu St. • Step into a world of color and creativity at our Squee-Gee Art exhibit! Join us for an art show where talented teen artists have experimented with vibrant hues to craft their own mesmerizing abstract paintings. Experience the beauty and depth of their creations, showcasing their unique perspectives through the power of color.

15. Gallery 113: La Arcada Court, 1114 State St. #8 • Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit here. The Artist of the Month is Sally J. Berry presenting her photographs of local seaside wildlife, structures, and daily changing environment. The featured artists are Mardilan Georgio, Darlene Roker, Helena Hill, Skip Lau, Terry Wimmer, and Sue

Slater.

13. Faulkner Gallery the presents Santa Barbara Art Association

12. Santa Barbara Museum of Art offers an art activity: Create a two-dimensional version of Woody De Othello’s Twice Over and gallery viewing.

15. Gallery 113 - presenting Sally J. Berry and more!

16. Waterhouse Gallery: La Arcada Court, 1114 State St. #9 • The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes, by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison, Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse.

17. The Yes Store: 1100 State St. • Join us for 1st Thursday, enjoy snacks, beverages and the work of our featured artist - Lindsey Cossman Her handmade glass jewelry is inspired by love and the beauty of nature. Looking for locally hand-made gifts or something for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store, Local Arts Gallery

18. Peter Horjus Studio & Gallery: 11 W Figueroa St. • Peter Horjus will be exhibiting a wall of twenty-four elegant 14” x 11” Ink Wash Vintage Portrait Paintings. Style and technique influenced by his favorites — Toulouse-Lautrec, Matisse and Picasso. All for sale. Pretty good wine served.

19. Slice of Light Gallery: 9 W Figueroa St. • Join us for an enchanting evening at our photography gallery during Santa Barbara’s 1st Thursday Art Walk. View breathtaking landscape and astronomy photography showcased on exquisite ChromaLuxe aluminum. Savor fine wine as you browse limited edition metal and giclée prints for sale. Don’t miss this celestial experience!

20. Art+Science Gallery • 1021 Anacapa St. 3rd floor • Contemplate the intersection of art and science with the exhibit of the final works of UCSB’s National Center of Ecological Analysis and Synthesis’ 2023 Artists in Residence, muralist Leila Youssefi and textile artist Bonnie Peterson. Food and nonalcoholic drinks will be served.

21. Finch and Fork: 31 W Carrillo St. • Join Finch & Fork for Raw Bar Thursday. Enjoy $1 Oysters, $3 cocktail shrimps, Ceviche and Chips plus $5 Oyster shooters whilst browsing and shopping handmade ceramic jewelry by @Jeanne Ceramics. Good vibes guaranteed.

22. The Blue Owl: 5 W Canon Perdido St. • The Blue Owl will present a jam on the first Thursday of each month. Hosted by guitarist Tony Ybarra, this Jam session will feature local jazz instrumentalists and vocalists. Backed by Santino Tafarella and Matt Perko, it will be a fantastic night of Jazz!

23. The Eddy Corner Store: 137 E. De La Guerra St. • Join us for 1st Thursday! Enjoy a DJ set by Dante Elephante while sipping on Alamati wine and Tilden’s signature Non-Alcoholic cocktails. Petite Hosting will also provide light bites.

24. Santa Barbara Historical Museum: 136 E De La Guerra St. • Enjoy access after-hours with wine and music while you explore our galleries, including Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community, and our newest exhibit Project Fiesta! 99 Years! Free entry. No RSVP needed. Bring a friend!

25. Museum of Nothing: 811-H State St. Next to Pickles & Swiss • The Museum of Nothing (Soup Annex), at the NewGrit pop-up art space, 811 State, is an extension of William Davies King’s

lifelong habit of collecting things of so little value that they are virtually nothing—but nothing MUCH. A wall of Campbell’s soup, gobs of candy tins, Wheaties galore. More.

26. Paint at Paseo: 651 Paseo Nuevo, Center Court • Follow along as Katelyn leads you through a 90 min. painting session inspired by the central coast. Learn new techniques with acrylic paint and to relax. This event is all ages so bring the whole family to enjoy this special occasion of art and music. All materials are provided including canvases, paint, aprons, and brushes. You’ll take home a beautiful painting you can’t wait to hang!

27. Idyll Mercantile: 703 Chapala St. Next to Lighthouse Coffee • Our very own founder of idyll, Hannah Bangs, is celebrating her 30th birthday by sharing her ‘If Flowers Could Dance’ art exhibition. Her work is inspired by the superbloom within each of us and requests you dress in your best floral regalia. DJ Donnybru will be playing live music and we will be serving ‘Drink Your Flowers’ Jun by Apiary! See you there 5-8!

28. La Paloma Cafe: 702 Anacapa St • Hija Mia Studio is an empowerment of Oaxaca’s creatives, showcasing ancestral crafts like barro, textiles, and handmade jewelry. Founded by a Mixteca immigrant on Chumash land, it celebrates creativity and cultural heritage.

29. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery: 15 W Gutierrez St. • Join us at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery in downtown Santa Barbara on Thursday, September 7th from 5 to 8pm to enjoy wine, cheese, and beautiful artwork by America Martin, Greg Miller, Rafael Gaete, Stanley Boydston, David Matthew King, Dan Lencioni, Richard Mann, Lesley Grainger, Karen Simon, and more of our locally loved artists.

30. Riviera Beach House: 121 State St. • Discover our new art gallery as part of Santa Barbara’s 1st Thursday Art Walk. Our debut exhibit, A Riviera Summer, celebrates the season with artwork inspired by the vibrant mood of summer as part of a rotating series curated by the Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation. The Art Crawl: 1130 State St, 5:30pm • Track down hidden gems and off-thebeaten-track locations during this curated Art Crawl. Meet at the steps to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and wear comfy shoes so you can crawl in comfort.

21. Finch and Fork will be offering their Raw Bar Thursday tastes and handmade ceramic jewelry by Jeanne Ceramics.

28. La Paloma Cafe hosts work by Hija Mia Studio’s creatives

25. Museum of Nothing is an extension of William Davies King’s lifelong habit of collecting things

Gallery presents 24 Ink portraits

2. La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts: Visit for Art, Music & fun!

9. Sullivan Goss - offers new exhibition - Space - contemplating the dimension.

23. The Eddy Corner Store will host DJ Dante Elephante, Alamanti wine and Tilden non-alcohol sips, and more!

30. Riviera Beach House is sharing their new exhibition A Riviera Summer!

10. Colette Consentino unveils Colette By The Sea.

7. CPC Gallery will host Randall VanderMey’s Does the Heart Remember Love?

11. Arts & Culture Poetry Exhibition in front of Old Navy with local poets Emma Trelles, Diana Raab, Steve Beisner, and Simon Kiefer and SB Poet Laurette Melinda Palacio.

19. Slice of Light Gallery shares breathtaking landscape and astronomy photography.

1. Voice Gallery and 50+ artists, including Bruce Birkland, present Autumn Arias, with a percentage of sales supporting Opera Santa Barbara.

5. Santa Barbara Fine Art shares work by local artists

29. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery offers wine, cheese, and work by their artists

16. Waterhouse Gallery exhibits some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists.

24. Santa Barbara Historical Museum shares latest exhibit Project Fiesta! 99 Years! and more!

8. domecíl celebrates two years with flamenco rock musician Gonzalo Gimeno Torres!

For Our Annual Fundraiser

THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

CEC’s Environmental Hub

1219 State Street, Santa Barbara

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Plant-based Noshes by Satellite SB

Cocktails by Flair Project

Wine by Trippers & Askers

A Dynamic Program Highlighting the Role CEC Plays in Ensuring a Vibrant Central Coast for Generations to Come

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GREEN GALA COMMITTEE

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Connie Maday

Jessica McLernon

Katy Powers

Stephanie Sanders

Dana Seltzer

Elizabeth Wagner

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TIM TAYLOR

TIM TAYLOR

SANTA BARBARA’S TRUSTED HOME LOAN EXPERT

SANTA BARBARA’S TRUSTED HOME LOAN EXPERT

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“We love Tim Taylor and his team! We have been working with Tim for many years now and would never consider using anyone else. We trust Tim and know him to be thorough, patient, kind, and ambitious in meeting all our needs. We cannot recommend Tim Taylor high enough. Tim is one of only a few loan officers whom we trust wholeheartedly and put all our faith in—we trust Tim to always get us the most accurate information.”

“Responsive, courteous, and knowledgeable!”

– Connor H.

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“We love Tim Taylor and his team! We have been working with Tim for many years now and would never consider using anyone else. We trust Tim and know him to be thorough, patient, kind, and ambitious in meeting all our needs. We cannot recommend Tim Taylor high enough. Tim is one of only a few loan officers whom we trust wholeheartedly and put all our faith in—we trust Tim to always get us the most accurate information.” – Sandra M.

“Tim and his team are true professionals and very easy to work with. They turn the complex into the simple and provide clear and concise guidance through every step of the way. I also appreciated their quick responsiveness any time I had a question throughout the process. I especially appreciated that there were no surprises and that everything added up exactly as they presented it from the first step of interacting.” – Shon T.

“Responsive, courteous, and knowledgeable!”

“The team was great the whole way!”

– Connor H.

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“The team was great the whole way!”

“Tim and his team are true professionals and very easy to work with. They turn the complex into the simple and provide clear and concise guidance through every step of the way. I also appreciated their quick responsiveness any time I had a question throughout the process. I especially appreciated that there were no surprises and that everything added up exactly as they presented it from the first step of interacting.” – Shon T.

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TIM TAYLOR 3700 State St, Suite 310, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 | Branch NMLS# 2475579

AREA SALES MANAGER, NMLS ID# 256661 (805) 680-3024 timtaylor@cmghomeloans.com

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