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Molly Tuttle
By Kerry Methner / VOICE
ITH GUITAR CHOPS SECOND TO NONE and Grammys for her 2022 Crooked Tree and 2023 City of Gold albums, Molly Tuttle will return to Santa Barbara to perform her latest solo album, So Long Little Miss Sunshine. She’s bringing along a new band and special guests Kaitlin Butts and Meels to join her on stage for a rockin’ guitar-blazing, laidback UCSB Arts & Lectures concert at the Arlington Theatre on Sunday, December 7th at 7pm.
Recorded in Nashville with producer Jay Joyce (Orville Peck, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Eric Church, Cage the Elephant), So Long Little Miss Sunshine is this Palo Alto-born, Nashville-based musician’s fifth full album. On it, she nearly does it all as singer, songwriter, and virtuoso guitarist. The album features twelve new songs – eleven originals and a cover of Icona Pop and Charli xcx’s I Love It.
Moving through and beyond her recent bluegrass oeuvre, the new album is a hybrid of pop, country, rock, and flat-picking. But, always at center is Tuttle’s stunning guitar work, and this time a chance to hear her pick up the banjo (a recording first for her).
Tuttle was the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Award’s Guitar Player of the Year in 2017 at age 24. She won again the following year, with nominations nearly every year since. She has also won Americana Music Association’s Instrumentalist of the Year award.
Tuttle commented on the re-emergence of Bluegrass and Americana music and her feeling about being an influential part of the genre in a UCSB Arts & Lectures Air Time podcast with Charles Donelan, “There’s all these waves of people innovating within that tradition. I’m thrilled to be part of it and sort of making my way within that style. I think it’s really fun and exciting.”
So Long Little Miss Sunshine began five years ago, during the pandemic. A long time coming, the album was recorded with a group of musicians including drummer/percussionists Jay Bellerose and Fred Eltringham, bassist Byron House, and Joyce on multiple instruments. Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show) also plays banjo, fiddle, and harmonica, as well as singing harmony.
During the pandemic, “I was writing kind of like non-stop and I felt like I had either I had like two paths I could go down” she shared in an August 2025 Guitar Magazine interview. “I had this bluegrass album I’d written that became Crooked Tree and then I had this other record that was more kind of unknown. I didn’t know what it was going to turn into. But I started talking to a producer Jay Joyce in Nashville about making a record... But ultimately, I
felt like I didn’t have the material that stood alone as a record for what I wanted to do in that realm. And I had this other batch of songs that ended up on Crooked Tree that I felt really strong about and I knew I wanted to record them. That’s just where the door kind of opened up to me creatively at the time. And then fast forward five years, I’ve still been writing constantly. And then I finally felt like I had this other batch of songs that I wanted to record with Jay. And his production ideas were amazing.... Maybe four or five of the songs are from that original kind of batch that I had been working on during the pandemic. And then I’ve been writing songs all along the way since then. Probably the bulk of them I’ve written in the past year or two. But there are still those ones that I really loved from back then that I ended up recording finally.”
To take the album on tour, Tuttle wanted instrumentalists who could play her new pieces and still legitimately perform her bluegrass songs. As she pulled together those she felt were most qualified, she found, to her delight, that they formed an all-woman band.
Molly Tuttle with one of the many guitars she’ll play at the Arlington Theatre on Sunday, December 7th.
Photo by Ebru Yildiz
“We had no intention of making an all female band,” she continued to Guitarist. “It was literally just the best people for each possible position in the band and the instrumentation that I needed. And then ,when we when all was said and done, we’re like, ‘Wow, we got an all female band. That’s pretty cool.’ It’s like an added perk, but it wasn’t really our intention, which I kind of like that it happened that way.”
The new band, which she announced in May, includes Ellen Angelico, Mary “Mair” Meyer, Vanessa McGowan, and Megan Jane.
Santa Barbara falls somewhere in the middle of her current The Highway Knows tour which began this fall and
extends well into 2026. At this point audiences know some of the new material and some sing along, which she enjoys. And the band has meshed and has its own rhythm.
Tuttle’s career as a performer began when she was 15, though her music began earlier when she joined in with her family and when she turned to music for comfort as a child. That healing space has held her experiences as a person with the autoimmune condition alopecia areata.
According to her website bio, “Tuttle conceived the artwork for So Long Little Miss Sunshine, which features multiple Mollys, each wearing a different wig except for one with nothing on her head at all. “I probably own as many wigs as I own guitars,” Tuttle relates there. She has been bald since she was three years old and now she acts as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
The bio continues, “One album track, Old Me (New Wig), is ‘about leaving all these things behind that don’t serve you anymore.’ Parts of yourself that really aren’t in your best interest, like low self-esteem, anxieties, and not feeling confident. Learning to own these different aspects of my personality but not letting them control me is another theme of the record that inspired the album title and the cover art. ‘I like singing this song because there are days when I still have to tell myself to leave that stuff behind.’”
One of the lyrics reflects this mental move, “I got a new wig to get you out of my hair.” She continues, perhaps reflecting the joy her performances embody, “having alopecia has taught me that there is nothing “normal” about everyone being the same. Humans are beautifully diverse. We all have work to do to make our world a safer and more welcoming place for everyone regardless of appearance, race, age, sexuality, gender identity, disability, or anything else that makes us human. Many of us mean well and don’t
realize when we’re using hurtful stereotypes and creating stigma. I think that as a society we can start to heal by educating ourselves and listening to each other’s stories.”
UCSB Arts & Lectures 2025-2026 Season Sponsor is Sara Miller McCune and Community Partners are the Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli.
Visit ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu or 805-893-3535; or the Arlington Theatre for tickets.
Swan Lake... on the Arlington Theatre Stage
By Kerry Methner / VOICE
THE POETIC STORY, CHOREOGRAPHY, AND MUSIC of Swan Lake will come to life on the Arlington Theatre stage in a full-scale ballet production presented by Classical Arts Entertainment on December 5th at 7pm under the direction of Artem Yachmennikov.
Featuring a cast of dancers from Italy, Spain, Georgia, Great Britain, Ukraine, Japan, Moldova, and Kazakhstan, the performance will celebrate the diversity and global excellence of classical ballet.
“Swan Lake is not just a ballet—it’s a timeless story of love, courage, and transformation,” Yachmennikov, Artistic Director of the tour and graduate of the Vaganova Ballet Academy and former principal dancer of the Bolshoi Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, and Dutch National Ballet shared with VOICE via email. “We want every person in the audience to feel inspired, to dream, and to believe in the power and beauty of classical ballet. We all need moments of beauty and wonder in our lives, and classical ballet has the power to inspire that magic for audiences of all ages.”
Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake remains iconic in the realm of classical ballet, known for its storytelling and timeless choreography. This season’s production features new, intricately designed sets and exquisite costumes, elevating the ballet’s magic.
Also captivating are the iconic Little Swans variation, Odile’s dazzling 32 fouettés, and over 200 custom-designed scenery pieces, creating a visually stunning and emotionally moving experience.
During the performance, Ukrainian soloists Oleksii Kniazkov and Baitler Ilona along with the troupe of international ballet stars, will be bringing to life the celebrated choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov.
Swan Lake is one of three ballets in the company’s North American Tour which “unites the world’s strongest ballet companies and star dancers — from international ensembles to State Theatres — giving audiences the rare chance to experience productions of the highest caliber” according to the release.
For tickets ($40.01) visit arlingtontheatresb.com
Photos © We Dance Production, Inc.
Ukrainian soloists Oleksii Kniazkov and Baitler Ilona
Rod Lathim &
Present
Golden Globe Winning Singer/Songwriter
Amanda McBroom
back by popular demand
Wintersong
A holiday concert
with Michele Brourman and Larry Tuttle
November 30th, 3pm
Marjorie Luke Theatre
A benefit for the Center for Successful Aging
Tickets: csasb.org/concerts
“Absolutely incredible.Talent galore. The music, storytelling and a feeling of joy from beginning to end.” -Jelinda Devorzon
“Marvelous, amazingly talented & brilliant! One of the best shows ever!” -Jane Sieberg
“OMG! We were blown away! Singer/storyteller extraordinaire!”
-Sharon Hosida
ETC Welcomes New Board Members
ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY has welcomed six community members to its Board of Directors, who will collectively contribute decades of leadership experience. etcsb.org
ADAM BERGER is a Managing Director at Insight Partners, a New York-based global software private equity firm. He currently serves on Insight’s Investment Committee and chairs several portfolio company boards, including Diligent, DistroKid, PDI Technologies, Optimizely, CivicPlus, and Rithum. Previously, Berger was President and CEO of several private and public companies, including Digital Room, Spark Networks, WeddingChannel.com, and The Franklin Mint. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley and an M.B.A. with distinction from Harvard University. Berger is a SB Symphony board member and shares his love of live theatre and music with his wife Susan.
DANIEL BURNHAM is the retired Chairman and CEO of Raytheon Company, where he served from 1998 to 2004. Prior to Raytheon, he held senior leadership roles at AlliedSignal, Inc., including Vice Chairman and President of AlliedSignal Aerospace. Burnham has served on numerous corporate and nonprofit boards, including FleetBoston Financial, First Data Corporation, and the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. He has also chaired national organizations such as the Aerospace Industries Association and President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. Burnham serves on the SB Center for the Performing Arts board and is a past Chair of the UCSB Foundation. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Xavier University and an M.B.A. from the University of New Hampshire.
DAN CERF served for 40 years as President and CEO of Kindel and Graham Inc., a national wholesale and retail distribution company. A native of San Francisco, Cerf has combined his business acumen with a deep commitment to environmental conservation and community engagement. He has served on several Santa Barbara nonprofit boards, contributing his expertise to initiatives supporting the arts, education, and community safety. Alongside his wife, Robin, Cerf is also an avid contemporary art collector.
GARY JUSTICE is a past partner of the international law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, working for over three decades as a trial lawyer before retiring to Santa Barbara. He has been a passionate supporter of ETC since before its move to the New Vic Theatre. Justice’s additional dedication to environmental causes is reflected in his seven years as Board President of the Reef Check Foundation, a global nonprofit advocating for the health of ocean reefs. In addition to his professional achievements, Justice has supported multiple regional theatres throughout his life. He and his partner, Terry Bickmore, enjoy sailing, scuba diving, and traveling.
ELLEN ROBINSON is a civic leader and advocate for the arts. Before relocating to Carpinteria in 2013, she served as President of Tampa Preservation, Inc., where she helped lead a $10 million redevelopment project in Tampa Heights. Her extensive leadership experience includes roles with the Tampa City Ballet Company, St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School, and the H.B. Plant Museum Society. Since moving to the area, she has served on boards including Carpinteria Beautiful, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and the Santa Barbara Club, where she is currently Vice President.
HELENE SEGAL is a longtime Santa Barbara resident and UCSB graduate, bringing to ETC a deep commitment to the arts and philanthropy. She has served as a twoterm President of the SB Museum of Art Ambassadors and has been active in arts fundraising, development, and community engagement with ETC for many years. Segal also serves as Vice President of the ASAP Cats Board of Directors, where she focuses on fundraising and legacy initiatives. A former publishing professional with ABC-CLIO, her career in editorial project management and lifelong passion for literature and theatre enrich her contributions to ETC’s mission.
Adam Berger
Daniel Burnham
Dan Cerf
Gary Justice
Ellen Robinson
Helen Segal
Wintersong to feature Amanda McBroom
AMANDA MCBROOM, Golden Globe Award-winning singer/songwriter (best known for writing The Rose recorded by Bette Midler) will return by popular demand to The Marjorie Luke Theatre to perform a holiday benefit concert for the Center for Successful Aging.
“Every song to me is a three-minute movie - a story that needs to be told. It’s the one-on-one experience between me and the audience’s ears,” shared McBroom. “I’m having a conversation, and we are sitting around the fire light like 1,000 years ago. I’m telling you a story.”
The concert, titled Wintersong will take place on Sunday, November 30th at 3pm.
“One of the things that attracts people to Amanda’s artistry is that she connects with an audience in such a beautiful, personal way. She is a mistress of telling stories through song,” commented Rod Lathim, producer for the performance.
When asked how the diverse standard and original songs that she will perform in Wintersong were selected, McBroom explained, “The songs are all off my holiday CD titled Wintersong. It started with the song that Michele Brourman and I wrote called Mary Said No. It was a dream that I had of thinking, ‘what if the Angel came to Mary, and she said, “I don’t think so.”’ I wrote the lyrics, sent them to Michele and she sent me the song in a couple hours. We knew it was something special.”
Wintersong is a concert that is equally accessible to people who celebrate Christmas and those who do not.
“I didn’t want to get religious,” added McBroom. “I wanted it to be more about the celebration of people coming together in the winter. Like they used to do around the solstice, which is much more ancient than Christmas – gathering around the fire light to be with each other in the winter is my image of Wintersong. And to be returning to The Marjorie Luke Theatre is such a treat! It is such a glorious theater. Next to Carnegie Hall, it’s my favorite place to play. It is stunning –with incredible sound and lights.”
The performance will include unique songs from all different genres, from country to jazz to theatrical.
“It’s not a traditional Christmas concert because it explores medieval to contemporary pieces people can sing along with,” continued
Two songs McBroom will sing, accompanied by pianist Michele Brourman and bassist Larry Tuttle, are Joni Mitchell’s River and First Snow of the Year by Rosie Casey and Ken Hirsch.
“I have some fun material, and I need to counterbalance it with some really sincere emotion,” said McBroom. “First Snow is one of the most sincerely emotional songs that I’ve heard in a long time. Christmas is a time of both joy and sorrow, and this one is all about loss. And God knows, the older we get the more loss is part of our lives. River is one of the first Joni Mitchell songs I ever heard. It resonated with me – there is a melancholy to it that really speaks to my heart. It’s very dramatic. My songs are all acting pieces. This is one that I love to act. It’s so simple. It’s almost like a haiku.”
The performance is being produced by Rod Lathim and sponsored by Stevens & Associates Insurance Agency and will benefit The Center for Successful Aging, a local nonprofit organization serving seniors. For tickets ($28.50 general / $45 VIP) visit csasb.org, or purchase at the door. Free offstreet parking, wheelchair access, and Assistive Listening Loop System available.
Sustainable Holidays Open House
A “SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAYS OPEN HOUSE” will be held by the City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department. The 3rd annual event is free and open to the public and will be held on Thursday, December 4th from 4 to 7pm at 801 Garden Street. The festive event is designed to spread holiday cheer, promote sustainability, and bring our community closer together.
“Sustainable Holidays Open House” activities will include: Cider, hot cocoa, and holiday treats; DIY holiday craft stations that allow you to create ecofriendly holiday ornaments, wrapping paper, and more, and photo opportunities with Santa! You will also be able to meet Sustainability & Resilience Department staff and learn more about their mission and initiatives; and a lot more. Visit the Sustainability & Resilience Department at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Sustainability
Casa Abierta de Navidad Sostenibles
EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SOSTENIBILIDAD Y RESILIENCIA DE LA CIUDAD DE SANTA BÁRBARA se complace en invitar a la comunidad a unirse a nosotros para una “Casa Abierta de Navidad Sostenibles” el jueves 5 de diciembre de 4:00 a 7:00 en nuestra oficina ubicada en 801 Garden Street. Este evento festivo está diseñado para difundir la alegría navideña y promover la sostenibilidad, al tiempo que acerca a nuestra comunidad.
El Casa Abierta de Navidad Sostenibles es un evento gratuito para que todos disfruten y contará con una variedad de actividades y ofertas, incluyendo: Sidra, chocolate caliente y dulces navideños; Puestos de bricolaje para crear adornos navideños ecológicos, papel de regalo y mucho más; Fotos con Santa; Conozca al personal del Departamento de Sostenibilidad y Resiliencia y aprenda más sobre nuestra misión e iniciativas.
Visite del Departamento de Sostenibilidad y Resiliencia en SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Sustainability.
McBroom.
Amanda McBroom
A New Trust Company Opens It Doors
By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE
ASTART-UP TRUST COMPANY HAS OPENED ITS DOORS with local Trust expert Frank Tabar at the helm. The newly minted Santa Barbara Trust, which was formed with the assistance of Arlington Financial Advisors, held a Ribbon Cutting reception recently to celebrate opening their doors and receiving a charter from the State of California. The new business is located in the heart of Santa Barbara at 100 East De La Guerra Street.
“At Arlington, after years of helping our clients build their wealth, these same clients were looking for an independent local Trust option to carry on their legacy… such an option did not exist, for Arlington or any of the other investment advisors in the area,” commented Joe Weiland, CEO of Arlington Financial Advisors, which was founded 30 years ago.
The spark to form the company came when Tabar and Weiland met after a Rotary Club meeting and discussed the need for a flexible Trust option.
“I have served Trust clients for over 30 years at several banks and trust companies and I found great satisfaction in serving families and individuals with their trust needs for generations to come,” stated Tabar, the administrator at Santa Barbara Trust. “It is with great joy we can now offer a full service trust organization here in Santa Barbara with a Trust Company born here.
Tabar served as Senior Trust manager at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust for many years, as well as with other organizations such as Citizens Bank of Pasadena, Bank of the West, and Farmers and Merchants Trust Company. He has an MBA from National University, is a Certified Trust Auditor, and Certified Fraud Examiner. He currently serves on the board of Santa Barbara City College Foundation as board president, Breast Cancer Resource Center as board president, Channel City Club on their Committee on Foreign Relations, and is a member of the Rotary
Additional Trust team members include April Montoya, Enzo Echeverria, and Alicia Edwards.
Going beyond managing financials, the team at Santa Barbara Trust services can also act as Agent for Trustee, provide Revocable and Irrevocable Family Trusts and Custodial Services, Trust Services, Estate Settlement, and Investment Services. They will work with clients to create a personal family structure and provide personal wealth management for the current generation and beyond, and it all comes from a local service provider. SantaBarbaraTrust.com
Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise.
Cody Makela, Eileen Sheridan, Dianne Duva, Frank Tabar, Mayor Rany Rowse, Joe Weiland, John Lorenz, Arthur Swalley, and Wells Hughes
Photo by Shannon Jayne Miller
Frank Tabar
L to R: Kirsten Høj Kyle T. Hester
Alyssa Anne Austin
Photo: Heidi Bergseteren
Kristen Says She’s Running for Mayor –
“We’re Stuck
and We Need Progress, Not Stagnation”
In an exclusive interview, city council member knocks incumbent for oppositional behavior, calls for public vote on Paseo Nuevo, and vows to work with landlords on new rent control regulations.
By Jerry Roberts / SB Newsmakers, November 16, 2025
JUMP-STARTING THE 2026 POLITICAL CAMPAIGN
, Santa Barbara City Council member Kristen Sneddon on Sunday promised “new leadership that will lead us to progress and not stagnation,” as she stated in an interview that she’s running for mayor.
The two-term representative of the city’s District 4 told Newsmakers that she filed papers on Friday to set up a mayoral campaign committee, ending months of insider speculation about her intentions.
After Mayor Randy Rowse previously confirmed his plan to campaign for re-election, the 53-year old Sneddon’s comments now set the stage for an intriguing generational challenge to the 71-year old incumbent, which is likely to be shaped by conflicts over rent control, the future of downtown, and how the city should grow to accommodate ever-growing demands for more housingplus City Hall’s role in opposing Trumpism.
“I am optimistic about our future, but there’s an urgency,” Sneddon said. “I think we’re stuck, and I feel like we need leadership that will move us towards progress and not stagnation.”
“We have a lot of things that the community wants to see move forward, that council members want to see move forward,” she added. “And it’s really difficult when leadership is working against the collective and not working towards collaboration. We really need to be listening to the community and listening to each other and then acting and moving forward,” she said.
Why it matters. After the city’s adoption 10 years ago of a district elections system under threat of a California Voting Rights Act lawsuit, the mayor is the only City Hall official now elected citywide.
As a practical matter, the mayor is just one vote among seven council members; as a political matter, however, the mayor enjoys greater influence and authority than council colleagues, because she or he controls a bigger media platform, works with the city Administrator to set the council’s agenda, and chairs council meetings.
With 352 days left before next year’s Nov. 3 election, the deadline for registering to run is not for months, so there is plenty of time for other candidates to enter the mayor’s race. But an early view of a Rowse-Sneddon match-up crystallizes much of the current debate over the city’s most persistent and pressing public policy conflicts.
At a time when left-of-center candidates nationally have won recent mayoral races, most prominently in New York and Portland, the liberal Democrat Sneddon provides a sharp contrast to the nuts-and-bolts focus of Rowse, a registered independent.
Among the distinctions that emerged in our conversation:
Tenant-landlord relations. At City Hall, Sneddon has led the charge for a new ordinance imposing tighter
“rent stabilization” controls on landlords, which council will soon vote on, and which Rowse adamantly opposes. “Over 60 percent of our city are renters, and we need to be listening to those members of our community as well,” Sneddon told us. “I don’t believe that any side (of the rent control debate) is villians…So I hope it’s not an issue of renters versus property owners…it doesn’t need to be pitting sides against each other.”
Paseo Nuevo. City Council is scheduled to vote next month on a controversial development agreement for a residential-retail revamp of the Paseo Nuevo mall, a plan the Planning Commission has sharply criticized on financial and design grounds. Sneddon said she thinks the proposal should be put to a vote of the people, a notion that Rowse opposed in a Newsmakers interview last week, saying it would cause a project-killing delay that would leave the city with nothing. “This is public land and it needs to pencil out for the people, not just pencil out for developers,” Sneddon said.
Downtown. Sneddon authored the 2021 legislation creating the State Street Advisory Committee, which was charged with producing a new master plan for downtown that is still in the works. In intervening years, Rowse has loudly and repeatedly called for the nine-block stretch of the downtown corridor, closed during Covid, to be reopened to vehicular traffic, saying it would spur economic activity; Sneddon has joined the council majority that has resisted reopening, and she blames the mayor for opposing interim “pilot” programs, from “art and painting on the sidewalk” to new benches and tree-planting on individual blocks, as the much-delayed master plan moves forward. “It’s not okay to just say ‘no’ to everything without putting forward an alternate plan,” she said. “It has stagnated, nothing has moved forward as pilots…that we could really see and enjoy in the time being.”
Politics. When she was first ran for council in 2017, the local Democratic Party bashed Sneddon as an interloper for challenging their endorsed candidate. Since then, she has made her peace with the party, and now is the odds-on favorite to win its influential endorsement in the mayor’s race. Throughout his career, Rowse has vehemently opposed the overlay of partisan politics at City Hall, saying that the problems council faces are local
and pragmatic, not appropriately addressed with ideology. “We have a great relationship at this point,” Sneddon said of the Democratic organization. “There’s been no time when the Democratic Party has come forward and said, ‘you must vote for this or that, or stand for this or that.’”
Trump. A geology professor at City College, Sneddon was largely apolitical until Donald Trump’s first election in 2017, when she joined a March for Science, and then was persuaded to help heighten opposition to his rightwing government by running for local office. Rowse throughout his career has said that council should stick to dealing with local problems, rolling his eyes at what he considers performative politics by colleagues who raise state and national concerns. Sneddon, however, said local elected officials should take high-profile stances against Trump, particularly given the Administration’s aggressive immigrant deportation campaign. “It’s come to our door,” Sneddon said. “It’s very much a reason why I feel added urgency, and the way that our community is under attack, is heartbreaking…(Along with) the loss of funding for programs that support our whole community…it needs to be front and center.”
Sneddon said that one reason she is announcing her candidacy early, is to embark on “a listening tour,” to hear from multiple community organizations and neighborhoods as she embarks on her first citywide race.
“I know it’s a long time out,” she said. “What I’m starting is a listening tour…I want to hear what are the important issues. If anybody in the community wants to have a community meeting, in your neighborhood, at your home, at your schools, wherever you want, I really want to hear, what are the issues, and how to get us out of the status quo and move us towards the future.”
Check out our full conversation with city council member, and newly minted mayoral candidate, Kristen Sneddon at youtube.com/watch?v=oFD3JMb-e-0&t=10s. Our podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, or on Soundcloud. TVSB, Channel 17, airs the show every weeknight at 5pm and at 9am on weekends. KCSB, 91.9 FM, broadcasts the program at 5:30pm on weekends.
Printed with permission, Jerry Roberts.
City Council Member Kristen Sneddon has filed papers to run for Mayor of the City of Santa Barbara.
Screenshots courtesy of Jerry Robertsde Lipa
State Street Loop Shuttle Not ADA Compliant, Says SB City Access Advisory Committee
By Daisy Scott / VOICE
THE STATE STREET LOOP electric golf cart intended to accommodate riders with disabilities is not fully compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements according to the City of Santa Barbara’s Access Advisory Committee. The AAC has maintained this stance for the entirety of the program’s run, reiterating their concerns that city staff should not call the cart ADA compliant during its November 14th meeting.
“From the beginning of our committee’s involvement in discussions regarding the State Street shuttle program, we were assured that the vendor selected for the shuttle program would provide a compliant, accessible vehicle,” wrote AAC chair Elizabeth Sorgman to city staff on June 1st, three days after the Loop program began on May 29th. Sorgman worked for the city’s Building Department as a Senior Plans Examiner for 17 years and was the city’s first Certified Access Specialist (CASp) staff member.
“Unfortunately, this commitment was not upheld. A site visit and direct participation by one of our committee members—an individual with firsthand experience using mobility devices— clearly demonstrated the vendor’s lack of understanding of accessibility standards,” she wrote.
VOICE received copies of the emails exchanged between Sorgman, writing on behalf of the AAC, and city staff in the weeks leading up to and after program kickoff. Sorgman sent emails to State Street Master Planner Tess Harris, City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, ADA Coordinator and recently named Public Works Director Brian D’Amour, Downtown Team Manager Sarah Clark, Principal Architect Craig Shallanberger Clark, Downtown Plaza and Parking Manager Edward France, and City Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez.
Numerous issues with the cart were raised by AAC members during their May 16th meeting and sent to staff via email on May 18th, eleven days before the program’s official launch, including a primary concern that the vertical height of the cart is not tall enough for wheelchair users who need taller seating configurations or head support. Additional issues included the cart’s ramp being too steep and lacking the mandatory four-inch tall edge protection.
Harris responded the next day, writing that Sweep Inc, who is leasing the electric golf carts to the city, was working to alter the ramp and install an additional guardrail.
However, she stated that the cart’s roof height could not be changed as the city would be renting existing vehicles instead of custom-made carts, adding that the city would “keep this input for a potential future longer-term shuttle option on State Street.”
After this reply, Sorgman sent a June 1st email to city staff, writing that the AAC urged the city to: “formally acknowledge that the current vehicle does not meet ADA accessibility standards; pause public operations of the modified cart until full compliance is achieved or alternative solutions are provided; ensure all future vehicle designs—pilot or permanent—are reviewed and approved by qualified ADA consultants prior to implementation; [and] engage directly with individuals with disabilities and relevant committees early in the design process, not simply after problems have arisen.”
The Loop program has continued without interruption, with the City Council voting on November 18th to extend the contract for six months. The extension will add an additional cart that the city asserts will be ADA compliant. This decision will bring the number of operating carts to four, with two being designated to be ADA compliant.
Harris commented to VOICE that the changes to the ramp, side of the vehicle, and tie downs for wheelchairs were completed prior to the pilot program’s launch. On November 14th, she addressed the AAC, confirming these changes were made and reiterating that the city cannot change the cart’s height without purchasing the vehicle—a move the city would not commit to for a pilot program.
“We have provided all of the specifications for ADA to the business and they have implemented them to our understanding, with the exception of, I know there was a concern about the height of the cart,” said Harris. “Actually dismantling the cart to raise it is not something that could happen unless you’re purchasing a separate cart itself. We are leasing the carts at the moment.”
The AAC responded that they take issue with the city’s trend of putting the responsibility of adhering to ADA guidelines on individual businesses, highlighting that it takes a qualified expert to determine if a resource is truly ADA compliant.
“I just want to point out a lot of the documentation that the city has put out for businesses says that they need to be ADA compliant. Businesses don’t know how to do that,” said Sorgman. “And so I’m still wary
of the fact that you’re banking on the person who’s providing the service to say that they’re compliant, when they probably don’t have the expertise to be able to say that’s true. And so you have no idea, really, if it’s compliant or not.”
“I would caution you about using the word ‘compliant’ with regards to that cart,” said AAC member Nick Koonce. “My concern is that the city should be wary of using the word ‘compliant’ when we don’t know that’s the case. Maybe ‘accessible shuttle,’ I think that’s valid.”
Harris voiced to the AAC that the city would pursue a request for proposals for a long-term shuttle solution as a part of the State Street Master Plan. Until that time, the city will continue leasing from Sweep.
“Your response acknowledged the concern but dismissed the need for compliance by stating that the current limitations exist because this is a ‘pilot program.’ With respect, that rationale does not excuse noncompliance,” wrote Sorgman on June 1st. “ADA standards do not contain exemptions for pilot projects, and the City’s use of this justification underscores the very concerns we raised.”
The State Street Loop is one of the city’s interim actions during its Master Planning process. The program has been subsidized by Friends of State Street, meaning that the city has paid a little under $100,000 in total thus far. By moving forward with the contract extension, the city will be taking on the cost of $193,800 for services through the end of May 2026.
The initiative responded to hundreds of community members who have called for a vehicle to help downtown accessibility since cars and an MTD shuttle were removed from the promenade. According to city surveys, the program has served over 16,000 riders since May, including 753 riders with accessibility needs.
Yet when the AAC examined the cart prior to its launch, members were disappointed. They reached out to the City of San Diego ADA Coordinator as well as accessibility consulting firm Evan
Terry Associates to confirm current ADA compliance requirements, and Sweep made some modifications to the cart with the exception of the height change. Still, additional concerns linger for AAC members.
Harris confirmed on the 14th that the city’s contract with Sweep outlines that they must meet ADA requirements. She also voiced that the city initially had a CASp staff member review the cart, adding that the city would be open to having an external, transportation-specific ADA expert review the carts.
The AAC asked if it would be possible for Santa Barbara MTD’s electric shuttle, which is known to meet ADA guidelines, return to State Street. The city did not post a request for proposals prior to the State Street Loop’s launch as an interim program.
Harris replied that the city is currently looking into long-term alternatives that meet ADA requirements but are smaller than traditional buses to travel up and down State Street.
“For the initiation of the pilot, we opted to go with Sweep SB after review of a few companies that offer transportation services in smaller vehicles that could be accommodated with the current configuration of State Street,” Harris commented to VOICE. “Sweep Inc is a local company, with their offices in the Funk Zone. They already had the drivers and carts, resulting in a faster turnaround for the pilot and reduced cost (i.e. the city did not have to purchase new vehicles).”
Hillary Blackerby, SB MTD Planning and Marketing Manager, commented to VOICE when asked, “Yes, [MTD] would be willing to make a proposal [for a State St. shuttle, however] as configured now, no. Maybe a different configuration would work.”
Councilmember Gutierrez commented to VOICE that he was made aware of the AAC’s concerns in June, was told that city staff were looking into addressing issues, and that he would follow up with staff.
Photo courtesy of City of SB
Who Won the Shutdown?
What if conservatives succeeded in repealing Obamacare? “Republicans' Obamacare repeal bill would leave 17 million more people uninsured next year, and 32 million more in 2026, the Congressional Budget Office said in an estimate Wednesday. It also said premiums would double by 2026. …By 2026, three quarters of the population would live in areas with no insurers participating in the non-group market, due to upward pressure on premiums and downward pressure on enrollment, the report found.”Huffington
By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE
Post
REPUBLICANS DIDN’T WIN THE RECENT GOVERNMENT
SHUTDOWN because they don’t understand how important affordable healthcare has become to all Americans, not just the wealthy.
They were in fact attempting to take down Obamacare (ACA) once again by not including the subsidies in the continuing resolution that made it available for middle and low-income folk.
They are not at all interested in the health of their constituents. It’s why Republican administrations have attempted to repeal Obamacare more than 30 times and why many of the Republican red states haven’t enlisted in the Obamacare premium subsidies that would enable their own citizens to afford Obamacare.
So I cited above a CBO estimate from my 2017 Huffington Post article of the benefits to Americans’ health from Obamacare resulting from its passage.
ECONOMIC VOICE
By Harlan Green
Republicans have proven time and again that they want non-senior Americans to pay for health care out of their own pockets, if not through their employer or business. Their extreme dislike of the federal government providing any public healthcare is most evident in Trump picking RFK, Jr. to lead the Department of Health & Human Services, while slashing Medicare and Medicaid benefits. It reveals why they are the party of wealthy oligarchs.
Brian Metcalf Joins Cappello & Noël LLP
BRIAN METCALF, a complex litigation and restructuring attorney, has joined the Santa Barbara law firm Cappello & Noël LLP. Metcalf’s practice includes representing corporate and individual clients in complex financial litigation, civil and business disputes, bankruptcy and restructuring matters, and litigation involving fraud, fiduciary duty, contractual, corporate governance, real estate, and other civil and business matters.
“Brian is one of the top business litigators in California,” said A. Barry Cappello, managing partner at Cappello & Noël in an announcement.
Metcalf is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a B.S., Phi Beta Kappa, and the University of Michigan Law School, cum laude. He has been selected for the Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list for Southern California. He is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts in California and Arizona.
To contact Metcalf, call 805-564-2444 or email bmetcalf@cappellonoel.com
A 2016 Commonwealth Club study said “evidence indicates that the ACA has likely acted as an economic stimulus, in part by freeing up private and public resources for investment in jobs and production capacity. Moreover, the law’s payment and other cost-related reforms appear to have contributed to the marked slowdown in health spending growth seen in recent years.”
Some of those benefits are:
· Health care spending growth per person—both public and private—has slowed for five years.
· A number of ACA reforms, particularly related to Medicare, have likely contributed to the slowdown in health care spending growth by tightening provider payment rates and introducing incentives to reduce excess costs.
SBC Superintendent of Schools Salcido Launches Campaign for Reelection
OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCING HER CAMPAIGN FOR REELECTION, Susan Salcido, the incumbent and Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools will seek to retain her position.
· Faster-than-expected economic growth and slowerthan-expected health care spending have led to multiple downward revisions of the federal deficit and projected deficits.
· These trends have also been a boon to state and local government budgets, as job growth has improved state tax revenues while cost growth in health care programs has slowed. At the same time, expanding insurance to millions of people who were previously uninsured has supported local health systems and enhanced families’ ability to pay for necessities, including health care.
We now must wait for the November 20 release of the delayed September unemployment report to learn just how much the shutdown hurt the American economy.
But the almost complete ignorance of Obamacare’s importance by Republicans during the shutdown enabled Democrats’ big win in the November elections.
Harlan Green © 2025 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen
Harlan Green has been the 18-year EditorPublisher 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.
SB Library Hosts Food for Fees Program
“I am deeply honored to serve the children, families, and educators of Santa Barbara County,” Salcido said. “From our youngest learners in preschool to graduates preparing for life after high school, we are seeing meaningful progress and growth across our schools. I’m eager to build upon the successes and to further expand the impact of our services on behalf of every child in our county.”
The SBC Superintendent works to support 20 school districts, ten charters, and oversee a $156 million budget with 200 programs serving 70,000 children and youth county wide.
Dr. Salcido grew up and attended Santa Maria public schools and UC Santa Barbara. She began her career as a high school English teacher and coach before serving as principal, administrator, and deputy superintendent at the County Education Office. She was first elected as County Superintendent of Schools in 2017. Dr. Salcido earned her doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California.
The election for Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools will take place on June 2, 2026. susansalcido.com
GET FEES REMOVED FROM YOUR LIBRARY ACCOUNT BY DONATING FOOD to people in need these holiday season when the Santa Barbara Public Library hosts its Food for Fees program through January 16th. Non-perishable items can be donated at any SBPL location or Library on the Go and will benefit Unity Shoppe, People’s Pantry, and FARO Center.
Each donated bag of food grants fee forgiveness for one lost or damaged library item valued at $35. Bags should contain at least three items, and patrons may bring multiple bags to have multiple items waived. Waivers will not be applied to items in the Library of Things collection.
Items accepted in lieu of money during the Food for Fees program include: Non-perishable/shelf stable items only; food in unbreakable containers, such as cans, plastic jars, and sealed boxes; and unopened and undamaged items with a visible expiration date that has not passed. No fresh food or expired items can be accepted, and donors should please avoid glass jars. library.santabarbaraca.gov
Brian Metcalf
Susan Salcido
Celebrate the Holidays in Jane Austen-Style Miss Bennet:
Christmas at Pemberley
By Daisy Scott / VOICE
HOLIDAYS WITH FAMILY ARE COMPLICATED, but this cliché is especially the case when you are the middle, introverted child of the lively Bennet family! Shining the spotlight on Jane Austen’s famous literary family and its most overlooked sister, Mary, the Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College’s Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley is a funny, feel-good production that speaks to SBCC students’ emerging talents.
Audiences entering the intimate Jurkowitz Theatre are transported into the pages of literature to visit the intimate, Regency Era drawing room at the heart of Pemberley, home to Mr. Darcy (played by Zachary Johnson) and his new wife, Elizabeth Bennet (Piper Steen). Scenic and Lighting Designer Patricia L. Frank has once again outdone herself in creating this homey set, complete with light-changing windows that indicate the passage of time.
Set approximately two years after the end of Pride and Prejudice, Miss Bennet is a Christmas-themed sequel following Mary Bennet, the middle sibling in a family of five daughters, all of whom have either married or moved up in society. This sequel approach makes it an accessible entry into Austen’s world, as audiences do not need to be familiar with the novel to understand the play (although it certainly enhances the experience).
In Austen’s novel, Mary is painted as a comic character, with her personality consisting of her love of books, correctness, and playing the piano (albeit not very well). Yet Miss Bennet extends Mary’s character beyond this caricature to reveal her as a mature, smart, witty, and passionate young woman striving to make her family recognize how much she has grown.
Actor Yildiz Soyal does a superb job of maintaining the spirit of Austen’s Mary while bringing new personality to the role. Her expressions and energy as she navigates flirting with her romantic interest, the equally-nerdy Arthur de Bourgh (Tristan Fleming) elicited laughter and joy from the audience during last Thursday’s performance. Fleming does a tremendous job of embodying Arhur’s blend of earnestness and awkwardness, and it is clear from the pair’s first scene that they are meant to be together.
True to Austen’s literary tradition, beneath its love-plot Miss Bennet explores
feminist questions of female agency. Mary yearns for the opportunity to travel the world and study at universities, but cannot due to her gender. Soyal’s strong acting fuels this underlying commentary, as she chastises Fleming for neglecting his power to make his own choices.
Familial drama also surrounds our couple, as cherished Pride and Prejudice characters return, including Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, Jane and Mr. Bingley (Camille Quien and Charlie Schurmer), Lydia (Josephine Brooks), and the “seriously displeased” Anne de Bourgh (masterfully embodied by Gigi Oliff). Their meddling ranges from well-intentioned to mischievous, creating the lovingly chaotic atmosphere of a familypacked house at Christmastime.
Performances will continue through November 22nd, offering a fun way to kick off the holiday season with friends, sisters, and any “Janeites” you may know as Santa Barbara celebrates the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth. theatregroupsbcc.com
Zachary Johnson, Josephine Brooks, Tristan Fleming, and Yildiz Soyal in the Theatre Group at SBCC’s student showcase production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Photo by Ben Crop
Yildiz Soyal, Tristan Fleming, Zachary Johnson, and Josephine Brooks
Photo by Ben Crop
On the Street with John Palminteri
Photos and Stories by John Palminteri, Special to VOICE
Man Rescued After Fall from Cliffs
A 21-YEAR OLD MAN FELL FROM AN ESTIMATED 40FOOT DEL PLAYA DRIVE CLIFF in Isla Vista about 2am Saturday morning. No other details are known. Santa Barbara Sheriff’s deputies and fire personnel made the challenging rescue in the rain. The victim’s injuries were moderate.
From Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps:
“Tragically, there has been another terrifying cliff fall in Isla Vista last night. I am praying for this person’s full recovery. My gratitude goes to the first responders who acted swiftly and with great care. We all feel the pain and trauma of these all-too-common cliff falls. These accidents are preventable; so many community partners are committed to ending them. In fact, I met with our new Chancellor just yesterday to discuss this very issue. He is in full agreement that we cannot risk one more life.”
Another Sonic Boom Courtesy of SpaceX
THE SPACEX LAUNCH FROM VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE on Sunday caused a sonic boom that was felt over a large area of the Central Coast about 9:34pm.
UCSB Falls in Overtime
UC SANTA BARBARA MEN’S BASKETBALL went into overtime against Loyola Marymount Monday night before losing 78-74 in the Thunderdome. A very large early season crowd came out for the tight game.
Stormy Weather Heralds Winter
The Area Lost Many Large Trees During the Recent
Storm
ONE OF THE MANY LARGE TREES COMING
DOWN Saturday during the rain event missed this home on the corner of Dorrance way and Elm in Carpinteria.
A large tree crashed down and smashed a wall on Highway 192 at Cold Spring School on Saturday. Caltrans came out to make sure the roadway was clear and the area was safe.
out power lines.
The Weather’s Impact on State Street
THE STATE STREET
FLOODING
SATURDAY NIGHT in Santa Barbara overran the curbs and the new pedestrian pedlets between Cota St. and Haley St. Heavy water flows were reported over about ten blocks in the heart of the downtown area including Anacapa St. There was already a repair project underway and some non-skid protection added to the ramps.
On Saturday night a tremendous downpour about 8pm saw water and debris curb to curb and on top of the new pedlets for pedestrians.
At one point, a truck full of guys who took on the role of Good Samaritans helped the driver of a small car that was stalled out in a flooded intersection on Salsipuedes St. at Gutierrez St.
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
Another large tree shut off Torino at Calle de Los Amigos in Santa Barbara. So many trees have come down in the current storm, blocking roads and ripping
Photo by Javier Aguilera
VOICE Magazine • Community Market • LEGAL
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV06568
Petitioner: Elliot Oberlin Murray Osborn filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Elliot Oberlin Murray Osborn to PROPOSED NAME: Elliot Oberlin Murray. 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: January 9, 2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 4; 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: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 11/3/2025 /s/:Donna D. Geck , Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV06568 Pub Dates: November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV06572
Petitioner: Alexander Lyle Murray Osborn filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Alexander Lyle Murray Osborn to PROPOSED NAME: Alexander Lyle Murray. 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: January 12, 2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 5; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 11/3/2025 /s/:Colleen K. Sterne , Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV06572 Pub Dates: November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025.
ORDER
TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV06181.
Petitioner: Juana Ramirez Avelino, Antonio Ascencion Victoria filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Camila Ramirez to PROPOSED NAME: Camila Ascencion Ramirez. 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: December 10, 2025; 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: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 10/27/2025 /s/:Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV06181 Pub Dates: November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025.
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CHRIS AGNOLI
(805) 682-4304
chris@suncoastrealestate.com www.chrisagnoli.com
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STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as THE AMEZCUA AGENCY at 5266 Hollister Ave, Suite 225, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. JORGE AMEZCUA, JR at 5266 Hollister Ave, Suite 225, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on November 13, 2025. 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. 20250002605. Published November 21, 28, December 5, 12, 2025.
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STATEMENT: The following Married Couple is doing business as SHEPPARDX at 335 Capitol Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454. MICAH S SHEPPARD and DINA I SHEPPARD at 335 Capitol Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on October 27, 2025. 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. 2025-0002468. Published October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, during the afternoon session of the meeting which begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. The hearing is to consider a recommendation to City Council to adopt the Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Related to the Definition of Historic Resources.
Public comment may be given in person at the meeting or remotely via zoom. Members of the public who wish to give public comment remotely may do so by completing the Zoom registration at the following link: https://santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_6qBzhd1OQ_iNFgvfSw-R0Q. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office by sending them electronically to Clerk@ SantaBarbaraCA.gov. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 931021990.
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, will be available at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and at the Central Library. Agendas and Staff Reports are also accessible online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP. The Agenda will include instructions for participation in the meeting. If you wish to participate in the public hearing, please follow the instructions on the posted Agenda.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need auxiliary aids or 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.
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STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as CRANIOSACRAL SANTA BARBARA at 1823 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. RAQUEL ROTNES at 1823 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on October 22, 2025. 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. 2025-0002421. Published October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 2025.
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STATEMENT: The following Married Couple is doing business as SAME DAY JUNK HAULING BY IGNACIO at 322 W Mission St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. IGNACIO LOZA JR and GLADYS ECHEVERRIA SIERRA at 322 W Mission St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on October 7, 2025. 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. 2025-0002319. Published October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 2025.
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STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as WAKEFIELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION at 5142 Hollister Ave, #296, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. THE WAKEFIELD BELIEVE BIG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION at 5142 Hollister Ave, #296, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on November 6, 2025. 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. 20250002570. Published November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 2025.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Camerata Pacifica’s November Concerts
A TRIO OF MUSICIANS, Alena Hove, Ani Aznavoorian, and Irina Zahharenkova, will perform Camerata Pacifica’s November 21st concert at 7pm at the Music Academy of the West’s Hahn Hall. Their program includes Rachmaninoff’s Sonata for Cello & Piano in G Minor, Op. 19, Sigfúsdóttir’s Aequora, and Babadjanian’s Piano Trio in F-sharp Minor. For tickets ($35-75) visit cameratapacifica.org
Friday 11/21
DANCE
Peña Flamenca La Maria • improvisational flamenco • Santa Barbara Historical Museum • $12$2,500 • sbhistorical.org • 7pm Fri, 11/21.
LECTURES/MEETINGS
Creating a Lasting Legacy: The Power of Planned Giving • Virtual webinar by Elverhøj Museum of History & Art • Free: elverhoj.org • 1-2pm Fr, 11/21.
Linocut Printmaking • Make your own cards and giftwrap, ages 13+ • EE Makerspace • $25-30 • exploreecology.org • 6-8pm Fr, 11/21.
MUSIC
Camerata Pacifica • Rachmaninoff, Babadjanian, and more • Hahn Hall • $35-75 • cameratapacifica.org • 7pm Fr, 11/21.
Chamber Singers Concert • Student concert • Westmont College, Deane Chapel • Free • 7pm Fr, 11/21.
The Django Festival Allstars • Gypsy jazz featuring Veronica Swift • Lobero Theatre • $40-107 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Fr, 11/21.
Our Favorite Things • Amanda McBroom and Douglas Ladnier sing
Music In Motion with The Prime Time Band!
EXPLORING AND CELEBRATING THE MANY CONNECTIONS BETWEEN MUSIC AND MOVEMENT, Santa Barbara’s Prime Time Band will perform a free fall concert, “Music in Motion,” on Sunday, November 23rd at 2pm, under the direction of Dr. Paul Mori, at Elings Performing Arts Center at Dos Pueblos High School, 7266 Alameda Avenue, Goleta.
for kids • Sea Center, Stearns Wharf • 10:30am-1:30pm Sa, 11/22.
Crafternoon • Fun crafts, ages 5+
Broadway • Ojai Arts Center Theater
• $50-100 • ojaiact.org • 6:30pm reception, 7:30pm show Fr, 11/21.
DSB World’s Greatest Journey Tribute Band • Experience Journey favorites • Chumash Casino • $25 • chumashcasino.com • 8pm Fr, 11/21.
John Splithoff with Evann McIntosh • Pop and R&B • SOhO • $28 • sohosb.com • 9pm Fr, 11/21.
OUTDOORS
SBC Courthouse Docent Tours • Free • www.sbcourthouse.org • 10:30am Mon-Fri & 2pm daily.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SB Antique Show • Over 60 dealers • Earl Warren Showgrounds
• $7-10, children 12 and under free • sbantiqueshow.com • 11am-6pm Fr, 11/21 & 11/22; 11am-4pm 11/23.
Whale of a Celebration • Meet local whale researchers, see a short film, and more • Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG • From $55 • sbwhaleheritage.org
• 6:30pm Fr, 11/21.
Saturday 11/22
CHILDREN
Free Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos • Free fun
• Explore Ecology Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm, Sat. Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/ admission • SBNature.org
• 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
COMEDY
Andrew Antone: For The Good Of The Order • with special guests
• Marjorie Luke Theatre • $30 • luketheatre.org • $30 • 7:30pm Sat, 11/22.
MUSIC
The Legends of The ‘70s • Concert by The British Beat • Alcazar Theatre • $20-35 • thealcazar.org • 7pm Sa, 11/22.
UCSB Middle East Ensemble
• With guest singers and dancers • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • Free-$13.25 • music.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Sa, 11/22.
Shine On: The Pink Floyd Experience • Tribute concert
• Lobero Theatre • $44.50-74.50 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 11/22.
OUTDOORS
Community Nature & Forest Therapy • CANCELED • sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:30am Sa, 11/22.
Garden Volunteers • Volunteer opportunity for ages 14+ • Yanonali Community Garden • RSVP: calendar. library.santabarbaraca.gov • 9-10am Sa, 11/22.
Community Planting Event •
Help beautify the garden • SB Botanic Garden • Included with admission • 10:30am-12:30pm Sa, 11/22.
Growing Grounds Work Party with Your Children’s Trees •
Help plant native trees and care for the earth • Elings Park • Meeting details: elingspark.org • 1:30-4:30pm Sa, 11/15 & 11/22.
Architectural Walking Tour • History of buildings in SB • 229 E. Victoria St • $20 • afsb.org • 10am, Sat.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Transgender Day of Remembrance • Rally & procession, SB Transgender Advocacy Network • De La Guerra Plaza • sbtan.org/march • 2pm Sa, 11/22.
Live Oak Holiday Gift Boutique • Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 North Fairview • Handcrafted gifts & decor • Free • 10am-3pm Sat, 11/22.
Theatre
PCPA Presents Disney’s Frozen
CELEBRATE THE POWER OF SISTERHOOD AND SONG at the Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical, running through December 21st at Santa Maria’s Marian Theatre. A fully-staged adaptation of the hit animated film, this Broadway musical brings beloved characters to life with favorite Disney songs as well as new musical numbers. For tickets (starting at $25) visit pcpa.org
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
• Sequel to Austen’s classic novel • Theatre Group at SBCC, Jurkowitz Theatre • $10-20 • theatregroupsbcc.com • Through 11/22.
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive • Political comedy • UCSB Performing Arts Theater • $13-19 • theaterdance.ucsb.edu • Through 11/22.
Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill • A family’s journey to healing • Out of the Box
Theater Co • Center Stage Theater • $30-40, students under 18 free • centerstagetheater.org • Through 11/23.
The Rules of Comedy • Comedy acts presented by SB Junior High • Marjorie Luke Theatre • $5-10 at door • luketheatre.org • Th, 11/20 & 11/21.
Disney’s Frozen • Broadway version of animated favorite • PCPA Marian Theatre, Santa Maria • $25+ • pcpa.org • Through 12/21.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Chess Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Tue.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service • The Greater SB Area Clergy Assn with Chumash, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Unitarian, Roman Catholic, Catholic Church of the Beatitudes, and Protestant leaders
• free • First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. • 6pm interfaith choir rehearsalRSVP to Cantor Mark Childs (cantor@cbbsb. org) for music; 7pm service, Tue, 11/25.
Wednesday 11/26
LECTURES/MEETINGS
Knitting & Crochet Club • Louise Lowry Davis Ctr • All levels/English/Spanish • Free • 9-11:30am Wed.
Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe • https://tinyurl. com/5ejbd9ye
• Free • 5-6:30pm Wed.
MUSIC
Open Jam • At Revolver Pizza. Bring an instrument. Jam with other musicians • 1429 San Andres St • Free • revolversb.com • 6-9pm Wed.
Thursday 11/27
Happy
Thanksgiving!
LECTURES/MEETINGS
Weekly Protest • Protesting current gov. and calling for human rights • Women’s March SB • SB County Courthouse • 4-6pm Thu.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/ admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
Crafternoon • Fun crafts, ages 5+ • Explore Ecology Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm, Sat.
COMEDY
Stand-Up Comedy • Kiwi Rogers, Matt Donaher, Jay Lamont • smart, clean comedy featuring a trio of crowd-favorite headliners, plus the Alcazar’s high-energy improv team • Alcazar Theatre • $15 • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Sat, 11/29.
OUTDOORS
Growing Grounds Work Party • Elings Park • with Your Children’s Trees • tools provided • rain or shine • free • ElingsPark.org • RSVP to (805) 252-1952 • meet at 1:30pm park admin parking lot • 1:30-4pm Sat, 11/29.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Monster Trucks & Nitro Challenge • 2 shows • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $20 parking; ticket $20-$50 • monstertrucktour.com • 1:30 & 7:30pm Sat, 11/29.
Sunday 11/30
CHILDREN
Skate & Scoot at Elings! • fun & family vibes • roller skates, bikes, wheels • all are welcome • park admin parking lot • parking $6 • elingspark.org • 3-6pm Sat, 11/29.
Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/ admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
Sundays at the Ranch • Fun for the family. Enjoy barn animals and tractor rides • Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd • Free • goletahistory.org • 11am-2pm Sun.
LECTURE/MEETINGS
Chaucer’s Book Talk & Signing • With author Claudia Lebenthal, former surfing world champion Shaun Tomson, and director Chris Carter • Surfer Stories: 12 Untold Stories by 12 Writers about 12 of the World’s Greatest Surfers • 4pm Su, 11/30.
MUSIC
By Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
Community Thanksgiving • Luncheon & live music presented by Adam’s Angels • Free, everyone’s welcome • First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu noon-2pm, Thur, 11/27.
Friday 11/28
SPECIAL EVENTS
Wintersong • by Amanda McBroom, benefit for Center for Successful Aging presented by Rod Lathim and Stevens & Associates • The Marjorie Luke Theatre • $28.50-$45; free for low income seniors • csasb.org • 3-4:30pm Sun, 11/30.
Best of The 805 • new music series showcasing the best talent from the 805! • Alcazar Theatre • $20/25 • thealcazar.org • 4-7pm Sun, 11/30.
Katie Laris
16th Festival of Trees • benefit for local non-profits at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • free admission; raffle $1 • carpinteriaartscenter.org/festival-of-trees • 3-8pm Fri, 11/28.
Saturday 11/29
CHILDREN
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Photo by Mark Velasquez , courtesy of PCPA
