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Hope Lives Here A Benefit for Good Samaritan Shelter
An Evening of Food, Film, Conversation, and Music
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OULFUL MUSIC,
A HEARTFELT
CONVERSATION, as well as film premiere, and a short documentary screening will come together at Hope Lives Here, a benefit evening in support of Good Samaritan Shelter, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of the Central Coast’s most vulnerable populations.
The event, hosted at the Lobero Theatre on Wednesday, October 16th at 7pm will open with the premiere of Hope Lives Here: Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness, a short documentary from Meg Ryan’s Empowered docuseries for PBS. The film examines the challenges of homelessness in Santa Barbara County and the powerful impact of Good Samaritan Shelter’s on its clients in providing shelter, support, and hope.
Before the screening, sponsors and VIP guests will enjoy a
reception featuring farm-to-table cuisine prepared by participants in Good Samaritan’s Food for Good Culinary Training Program, using ingredients grown at Bridgehouse Farm.
The evening will also include a spotlight video on Food for Good, an initiative that provides healthy meals while creating a pathway to self-sufficiency through culinary training.
“Food For Good is Good Samaritan Shelter’s answer to the challenge of providing our clients with locally sourced, economically efficient, nutritious food while simultaneously providing an opportunity to learn practical job skills that set our clients up for future success,” said Sylvia Barnard, Executive Director of Good Samaritan Shelter. “Food is cultivated on our farms and then delivered to Good Samaritan Shelter kitchens to be prepared and packaged for all our residents.”
Following the screenings, actor Duane Henry will join Barnard for a deeper conversation about the work and successes of Good Samaritan Shelter as well as Henry’s personal experience with homelessness.
“Hope Lives Here is about lifting the voices of those who have experienced homelessness and reminding our community that change is possible”, said Barnard.
The evening will also include an intimate performance by acclaimed Santa Barbara vocalist Lois Mahalia, who has performed and toured with artists such Kenny Loggins, lyricist
Norman Gimble, and, most recently, Joe Walsh of the Eagles.
Tickets are available at Lobero.com or call the Box Office at 805-963-0761.
For sponsorships, contact Sylvia Barnard at sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org
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Hope Lives Here
The Lobero Theatre Wednesday, October 16, 7 pm
VIP Reception - featuring farm-to-table cuisine for sponsors and VIP guests
Hope Lives Here: Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness – a short documentary from Meg Ryan’s Empowered docuseries for PBS, exploring homelessness in Santa Barbara County and the programs providing support and hope
Food for Good – A video featuring Good Samaritan’s Food for Good service
Conversation - Actor Duane Henry in discussion with Sylvia Barnard, Executive Director of Good Samaritan Live Music - Performance by Santa Barbara singer Lois Mahalia
Established in 1987, Good Samaritan Shelter is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emergency, transitional, and affordable housing, along with comprehensive support services, to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and those in recovery throughout the Central Coast. With a network of over 40 locations, 84 programs and more than 1,000 beds, Good Samaritan Shelter of serves over 5,000 individuals annually across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and employs over 400+ staff to deliver these services. Their programs include street outreach, shelter services, substance use and mental health treatment, housing navigation, and recuperative care. The organization is committed to fostering dignity, stability, and long-term stability for its clients.
Empowered, hosted by Meg Ryan, highlights critical stories shaping how people live worldwide. With a veteran creative team and cutting-edge production, each episode shines light on underrepresented narratives, reaching millions with content that informs and drives change.
Lois Mahalia
Sylvia Barnard
Duane Henry
Juan and Truth are residents in the culinary program
SB Symphony to Host Free Season Preview
BEFORE CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY WITH CLASSICAL MUSIC for another triumphant season, the Santa Barbara Symphony invites all locals to a free and festive Season Preview Kick-off Celebration on Thursday, September 18th, from 4:30 to 6:15pm at the Lobero Theatre. This year marks Maestro Nir Kabaretti’s 20th Anniversary as the SB Symphony’s Music & Artistic Director.
“This season is deeply personal to me,” said Maestro Kabaretti. “It reflects the evolution of our orchestra, our community, and my journey over the past 20 years in Santa Barbara. We’re offering bold, fresh experiences designated specifically for our 805 community, and I can’t wait to share what’s ahead.”
The fun will begin outside of the theatre at 4:30pm, where guests will be able to try their hand at different musical instruments from the Music Van program and speak
with symphony staff about donor and volunteer opportunities.
Kabaretti will take the stage at 5pm to offer a behind-the-scenes review of how the symphony curated its upcoming season, which includes noteworthy guest artists, rarely featured instruments, and a range of performances that span countries, genres, and historical periods.
Principal Trombonist Dillon MacIntyre, who will perform as a featured artist for the symphony’s November Mozart Requiem concert, will join Maestro Kabaretti onstage alongside internationally-acclaimed harpist Cristina Montes Mateo.
“Each month, October-May, more than 2,000 people gather in the Granada Theatre to feel the power of their Santa Barbara Symphony,” said Kathryn R Martin, President & CEO. “Nir Kabaretti’s wideranging programs appeal to music lovers of all kinds who enjoy being moved, knowing that what they’re
experiencing is being created right here in Santa Barbara, for Santa Barbara.”
While the preview event is free, those intending to attend are encouraged to make a reservation online. Signing up for a reserved spot will also enter attendees into a raffle drawing for the chance to win a pair of complimentary 4-series season subscriptions.
To register visit bit.ly/SymphonySeasonKickoff
UCSB Arts & Lectures Names Heather Silva Managing Director of Development and Elise Erb Senior Director of Development
IN A MOVE TO BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF CULTURAL LEADERSHIP, UCSB Arts & Lectures has made two key appointments in its Development team: Heather Silva has been named Managing Director of Development and Elise Erb has been promoted to Senior Director of Development.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Heather Silva back to Arts & Lectures as we restructure our Development team to sharpen our focus on strategic growth and major giving. Heather was a longtime colleague in programming and has since become a dynamic force in nonprofit fundraising and community leadership. She’s a profoundly valuable colleague and a natural leader. The opportunity to reintegrate her into the A&L leadership team feels like kismet,” commented Miller McCune Executive Director Meghan Bush.
In her new role, Silva will oversee the A&L development team, providing strategic leadership and direction in close partnership with Bush. Erb will continue her valued contributions as Senior Director, bringing proven experience and continuity to the team.
“I’m also proud to elevate Elise Erb to Senior Director. Elise consistently leads with dedication, insight, and grace. Her outstanding work, particularly over the past year and throughout the Vive el Arte de Santa Barbara Endowment Campaign, has significantly deepened Arts & Lectures’ impact on campus and in the community.”
HEATHER SILVA returns to Arts & Lectures after six years as Senior Director of Development at UCSB Library, where she played a key role in advancing major gift strategy across campus as part of a university-wide leadership team. Before that, she spent 15 years at Arts & Lectures, eventually serving as Director of Programming and Special Initiatives. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a master’s degree from the University of Southern California, Heather is past president of the Board of Directors of California Presenters and currently serves on the board of Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics.
ELISE ERB joined Arts & Lectures three years ago from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she was Associate Director of Development for the College of Engineering. She earned her bachelor’s degree in History from Cal Poly SLO and holds a master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
In just over a year, the UCSB Arts & Lectures Development team secured more than $6 million to endow ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara!, ensuring this vibrant program of free, family-friendly performances will remain accessible to communities across Santa Barbara County for generations to come. This milestone represents one of the largest programmatic endowments in Arts & Lectures’ history and reflects the organization’s deep dedication to expanding cultural access.
In total, UCSB Arts & Lectures raised $8.5 million in cash and pledges in the last fiscal year alone – a powerful demonstration of their strategic vision, relationship-building expertise, and ability to inspire meaningful investment in the arts. For more information: artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
Notre Dame School Selected for Prestigious Latino Enrollment Institute Program
JUST IN TIME TO CELEBRATE ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY, Notre Dame School has been selected for the 13th cohort of the Latino Enrollment Institute (LEI) at the University of Notre Dame. The achievement arrives as the school has embarked on new initiatives and welcomes new leadership.
Participation in the LEI program will provide principal Alec Gasca with a year of formation, mentorship, and collaboration with principals nationwide. The program equips Catholic schools to implement strategic enrollment practices and create welcoming, culturally responsive environments for Latino families — one of the fastestgrowing populations in Catholic education.
“As we celebrate our Centennial, this recognition from the University of Notre Dame affirms the exciting transformation taking place at our school,” said Gasca. “We are building a strong foundation for the next 100 years— rooted in faith, strengthened by academic excellence, and committed to serving every family in our community. We are bringing our legacy forward to serve Santa Barbara’s children.”
Notre Dame has recently strengthened its curriculum with Success for All, a literacy program driving significant reading gains, and Illustrative Mathematics, a problem-based approach connecting math to real-world applications. These innovations have led to 71 percent of students now reading at or above grade level.
“The growth I’ve seen in my daughters’ learning has been incredible,” said M. Tovar, parent of a 5th and 7th grader. “Notre Dame is equipping them with real-world tools and preparing them for a life built on a foundation of love, respect, and universal values. As Latinos, we care deeply about family, tradition, and heritage. Sending my daughters to a Catholic school is a way to carry on the legacy that my grandparents and parents instilled in me, and I want to continue passing that on to them. It’s our job as parents to preserve and strengthen that tradition.” notredamesb.org
Cox Charities Awards $12,500 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
SUPPORTING IMPORTANT FOCUS AREAS such as conservation and sustainability, K-12 STEAM education initiatives, and food and housing insecurity, Cox Charities has awarded a total of $12,500 in grant funding to four regional nonprofits.
Recipients of education-focused grants include the Santa Barbara Police Activities League, which hosts a Discover Program that provides hands-on learning opportunities with local law enforcement and STEAM fields. Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara also received a grant to support its SMART Lab, which empowers local youth to explore the fields of technology, digital media, and creative problemsolving.
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper was also selected for its Shore and Sea Explorers program, which connects youth with learning opportunities in local watersheds and marine ecosystems.
Finally, the Coastal Housing Coalition was chosen for its free education programs for locals, stakeholders, and policymakers that aim to promote equitable access to affordable housing. coxcharitieswest.org
Maestro Nir Kabaretti will celebrate his 20th anniversary as the SB Symphony’s Music & Artistic Director
Photo courtesy of SB Symphony
Elise Erb
Heather Silva
Raíces y Sueños Brings Fun, Free Cultural Events To SB This Fall
CELEBRATING HISPANIC IMMIGRANT CULTURE through storytelling, art, education, and workshops, Raíces y Sueños (Roots and Dreams) has returned to the Santa Barbara Public Library for a fall full of fun, free community building, and programming.
“Following the overwhelming response to last year’s events, this year’s series returns with an even deeper focus on cultural awareness, inclusion, and community connection,” states the Library’s program website.
Launched in 2024 with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Raíces y Sueños unites local residents of all backgrounds to amplify cultural traditions and why they matter.
2025 Raíces y Sueños (Roots and Dreams): Raising Awareness and Unity Around Hispanic Immigrant Culture is made possible by the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation. Events were created based on needs and interests expressed through community surveys.
Upcoming programs over the next few weeks includes a “Writers & Riders” event at
Michael Arnoldus Named City of Santa Barbara’s New Human Resources Director
the Central Library featuring lowrider cars and a special poetry reading from noon to 5pm on Saturday, September 13th.
There will also be a Storytime at the SB Museum of Art from 11 to 11:45am on Sunday, September 14th, as well as a Creator’s Club: Raíces y Sueños Edition at Eastside Library MLK Jr. Room from 2-3pm on September 14th and the 28th.
Jesús Sosa Calvo will host an Alebrije Workshop at Eastside Library MLK Jr. Room from 3 to 5pm on September 26th and 27th. The SB Museum of Art will have a special free day on Sunday, September 28th.
Programming continues into October with the Raíces y Sueños Market at the Central Library on October 11th, with certain events repeating through December.
View a full schedule at library.santabarbaraca.gov/classes-events/special-events/raices-y-suenos
LEAP and Local Businesses Raise Diapers for Babies in Need All September Long
Michael Arnoldus
MICHAEL ARNOLDUS will serve as the new Human Resources Director for the City of Santa Barbara. He has over 20 years of public sector HR leadership experience, previously acting as the Human Resources Manager for the City of Santa Monica. His past roles also include serving twelve years as Director of Employment Services for the Ventura County Community College District and holding human resources roles with the Los Angeles Unified School District and the City of Los Angeles. Anroldus has a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from CSU Long Beach, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from CSU Fullerton. He was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures between 2008 to 2020, serving terms as President and Vice President. In his new role with Santa Barbara, Arnoldus will oversee the city’s HR programs, such as recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, training and development, and benefits administration.
“It is an honor to serve as Human Resources Director for the City of Santa Barbara, and I look forward to collaborating with City leadership, employees, and labor partners to continue building a strong and resilient workforce that serves our community with excellence,” said Arnoldus in a statement. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/HR
Early Bird Tickets Available for AIA Santa Barbara ArchitecTours 2025
EXPLORE A WIDE RANGE OF HOMES, coastal retreats, and mindful commercial and public spaces when the American Institute of Architects Santa Barbara hosts its 16th annual ArchitecTours from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, October 4th. Early bird tickets are now available at a discounted rate through September 17th.
Themed “Living Architecture: Santa Barbara,” the tour will offer a curated walkthrough of the city’s distinctive architectural landscape, highlighting residential, commercial, and public spaces that define Santa Barbara living.
Tour participants will be presented with a brochure detailing all of the participating locations, allowing them to select which properties they most want to explore. Upon arriving, they will be greeted by architects and design professionals who will review the highlights of the property’s style, design, and artistry.
To purchase Early Bird tickets ($70 for AIA members and seniors, $80 general) and to learn more visit aiasb.com
ONE IN TWO FAMILIES IN THE UNITED STATES STRUGGLE TO AFFORD DIAPERS, according to the National Diaper Bank Network’s Diaper Check. To address this critical issue and honor National Diaper Need Awareness Week from September 15th to 21st, local nonprofit LEAP (Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner) is partnering with local businesses to gather diapers to donate to families in need.
Community members are invited to donate unopened boxes of diapers at one of LEAP’s Diaper Drive Partners: Old Town Coffee, Goleta (5877 Hollister Ave, Goleta); Deckers Brand Showcase (6601 Hollister Ave, Goleta), RiseUp Fitness (only from September 13th-21st, 7127 Hollister Ave Suite 110, Goleta or 2273 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara), and Trinity Church of the Nazarene (500 E North Ave, Lompoc).
“Every donation helps us put diapers in the hands of parents who need them most,” said Lori Goodman, CEO of LEAP. “Together, we can relieve some of the daily stress families face and make sure babies across our county have the healthy start they deserve.”
Since launching its diaper bank in 2021, LEAP remains the only registered diaper bank in Santa Barbara County and has distributed over 260,000 diapers and wipes to local families.
For more information about LEAP’s Diaper Bank, hosting a diaper drive, or supporting the program, email info@leapcentralcoast.org
Photo Courtesy of SBPL
Andrew Baker Has Joined Explore
Ecology
ANDREW BAKER will serve as the new Explore Ecology Makerspace Coordinator. Originally from the Central Coast, Baker has lived, studied, and worked in Spain, China, Mexico, and the UK. He has also had experience as a food writer and as an English as a Second Language teacher. Baker looks forward to inspiring creativity in learners of all ages and enjoys exploring new and experimental art forms. He especially loves printmaking and bookmaking. When Baker is not in the art studio, he spends time with his Scottish terrier. exploreecology.org/ee-makerspace
Leading From Within Welcomes New Co-Executive Directors
ELIZABETH SCHARPF will be joining KATYA ARMISTEAD as Co-Executive Director for Leading From Within. Scharpf has over 20 years of leadership in the non-profit and private sectors, most recently founding Sustainable Health Enterprises. She has called Santa Barbara home for ten years with her wife, Sarita, and their two boys. Scharpf is also a member of The OpEd Project Board and Harvard’s Women’s Leadership Board. As co-Executive Director, Scharpf will focus on meeting the new needs of participants and alumni as well as LFW’s long-term financial sustainability. Armistead will continue established programs and engage Fellow alumni. Armistead is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Life at UC Santa Barbara. She is also a co-facilitator of LFW’s Emerging Leaders Program and a proud alum of the Katherine Harvey Fellows. Armistead is currently serving on the Boards of Women’s Economic Venture, The Association For Women in Communication, The Women’s Fund, and is a trustee for the SB County School Board. leading-from-within.org
Evento Gratuito de Recolección de Desechos
Domésticos Peligrosos para los Residentes de la Ciudad de Santa Barbara
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Joins National Hunger Action Month
HELP LOCAL FAMILIES MAKE SURE THEY HAVE FOOD ON THEIR TABLES this fall by joining the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County in honoring National Hunger Action Month. All of September, the Foodbank joins Feeding America and food banks nationwide for a month-long movement to inspire action and raise awareness about hunger.
Currently, Santa Barbara County has the second-highest poverty rate in California. At present rates, the Foodbank now helps one in three county residents in accessing healthy food.
Community members can help support the Foodbank’s vital work through three key actions:
• Donations to the Foodbank will have all the more impact this month, as every gift is matched, providing up to $10 in nutritious food: foodbanksbc.org/ham
• Eat at local restaurants participating in Dine Out for Hunger, a program giving back to the Foodbank: foodbanksbc.org/dineout
• Volunteer to help pack produce or distribute food to those in need: foodbanksbc. org/give-help/volunteer
Stay updated on Foodbank activities or share your own experiences by following them on social media. Learn more at foodbanksbc.org
El Departamento de Sostenibilidad y Resiliencia de la Ciudad de Santa Barbara y MarBorg Industries están organizando un evento gratuito de recolección de desechos domésticos peligrosos (HHW) el Sábado 13 de Septiembre, de 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. Se invita a los residentes de la Ciudad de Santa Barbara a aprovechar esta oportunidad para desechar de manera segura materiales peligrosos.
“En nuestros tres eventos anteriores de recolección de desechos domésticos peligrosos tuvimos una gran participación, con los residentes desechando un total impresionante de 14.7 toneladas de desechos domésticos peligrosos”, dijo Julie Lawrence, Gerente de Comunidad Limpia. “Al participar en nuestro evento gratuito de recolección, los residentes desempeñan un papel vital en la protección de nuestra comunidad al evitar que los materiales peligrosos terminen en el vertedero o sean desechados ilegalmente, lo cual puede representar riesgos tanto para la comunidad como para la salud pública.”
Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection for City of Santa Barbara
Household Hazardous Waste collected for free will take place Saturday September 13th at the Santa Barbara City College lot 2-C, 136 Loma Alta Dr, from 9 am to 1 pm. The event is being hosted by the City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries.
Evento de Recolección de Desechos Domésticos Peligrosos: Sábado, 13 de Septiembre de 2025 • De 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. • Lote 2-C del City College de Santa Bárbara (136 Loma Alta Dr.)
Materiales aceptados: Anticongelante, Baterías, Aceite de motor usado / filtros, Pintura (látex, a base de aceite, tintes, etc.), Focos fluorescentes, Productos de limpieza, Químicos de jardinería.
Para obtener más detalles sobre el evento de recolección de desechos domésticos peligrosos y conocer más sobre los artículos que serán aceptados, comuníquese con MarBorg al (805) 963-1852.
Para más información sobre los programas y servicios de la División de Comunidad Limpia, incluyendo opciones de desecho disponibles durante todo el año, visite SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ CleanCommunity.
Tenga en cuenta que este evento es exclusivamente para residentes de la Ciudad de Santa Barbara, y no se aceptará desecho comercial.
“Our three previous household hazardous waste collection events garnered great participation, with residents disposing of an impressive total of 14.7 tons of household hazardous waste,” said Julie Lawrence, Clean Community Manager. “By participating in our free collection event, residents play a vital role in protecting our community by preventing hazardous materials from ending up in the landfill or being otherwise illegally disposed of, which can pose risks to both the community and public health.”
Materials accepted: antifreeze, batteries, used motor oil/filters, paint (latex, oil-based, stains, etc.), fluorescent lightbulbs, cleaning supplies, garden chemicals.
For additional details about the Household Hazardous Waste event, and to learn more about what items will be accepted, please contact MarBorg at (805) 963-1852.
For more information about the Clean Community Division’s programs and services, including year-round waste disposal options, visit Clean Community Division SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ CleanCommunity.
Please note that this event is exclusively for City of Santa Barbara residents, and no business waste will be accepted.
Katya Armistead and Elizabeth Scharpf
Andrew Baker
Community News Request for Proposals Open
for Racial Equity Grant of the County of Santa Barbara
GROUPS WORKING TO COMBAT RACISM and uphold marginalized communities are invited to apply for The FUND for Santa Barbara’s Racial Equity Grant of the County of Santa Barbara. Held in partnership with the County of Santa Barbara, this marks the fifth cycle of this grant program. Applications are being accepted now through December 8th, with an optional pre-application review available until December 1st.
“By investing in and strengthening groups that address anti-racism through systems-change strategies, the program seeks to foster the cultural and policy shifts necessary to advance racial equity and counteract the legacy of slavery and the ongoing impacts of racism,” reads The FUND’s requests for proposals announcement.
“Funding is dedicated to building capacity, expanding impact, and stabilizing historically marginalized organizations.”
This grant emerged out of the grassroots organizing of the Black femme leaders of Healing Justice Santa Barbara. New initiatives will not be considered. The FUND will be offering a free workshop in the coming weeks to walk through the application process and answer questions.
To apply or learn more visit fundforsantabarbara.org/grantee-portal
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Goleta R&D hub positions UCSB as national model for tech transfer
A launchpad for cutting-edge technologies, the new facility helps power UCSB’s impact on innovation and U.S. economic growth
By Andrew Masuda
The UC Santa Barbara Current | 9.8.25
IN A MAJOR STEP TOWARD ACCELERATING THE REALWORLD IMPACT OF ACADEMIC INNOVATION, UC Santa Barbara has secured a long-term lease on a 105,000-square-foot research and development facility in Goleta. The expansion strengthens UCSB’s role as a catalyst for breakthrough discoveries into scalable solutions — reinforcing its commitment to regional and national economic vitality and global technological leadership.
Under the direction of Umesh Mishra, dean of the Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering, the facility will serve as a vital bridge between cutting-edge university research and industry applications that drive social impact. While it is expected to support a wide range of campus research initiatives, Mishra invites leaders from the region and the state to explore opportunities for partnership.
“Right now, there’s a desert to cross between discovery and delivery,” said Mishra. “This space will be an oasis — where ideas don’t die in the lab, but grow into solutions that benefit society. Aptly named, OASIS reduces the financial and schedule risk for start-ups and encourages risk-taking by mature companies.”
Strategically located along South Los Carneros Road — within Goleta’s thriving tech corridor and adjacent to the
UCSB campus — the facility is designed to foster seamless collaboration among UCSB researchers, startups and established companies. Featuring both wet and dry lab spaces, the building is equipped with modern office and meeting areas optimized for innovation and translational-focused partnerships.
The new space enables UCSB to rapidly scale its support for applied research, prototyping, and early-stage manufacturing. It is poised to make an impact across high-growth sectors in which UCSB researchers are already recognized as world leaders, such as advanced materials and biotechnology, microelectronics, aerospace, defense, electric mobility, AI and the emerging field of quantum technologies.
Umesh Mishra Dean
The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering
Richard A. Auhll Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Umesh Mishra’s areas of research include: development of GaN electronics, GaN opto-electronics, GaN materials, oxide-based electronics, non-stoichiometric semiconductors, vacuum microelectronics, and Inp & GaAs based electronics. A recognized leader in the area of high-speed field effect transistors, Mishra has made major contributions at every laboratory and academic institution for which he has worked, including: Hughes Research Laboratories in Malibu, California; the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor; and General Electric, Syracuse, New York.
“The property provides critical space for collaborative innovation and presents a great opportunity to grow the university’s research footprint in novel and exciting ways,” said Rachel Segalman, UCSB’s vice chancellor for research.
This new facility represents a significant investment not only in UCSB’s translational research capacity but also in the region’s broader innovation economy — positioning it as a national model for university-industry collaboration and large-scale impact.
“It is more important than ever that we have up-to-date facilities for our faculty, students, and researchers to pursue their groundbreaking research and innovation. This advanced facility strengthens our capacity to carry out our mission to advance research and education and serve the public good,” said UCSB Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost David Marshall. “It strengthens our commitment to industry collaboration and contributes to economic impact and development. This is a strategic investment in the future of the campus, Goleta, Santa Barbara and California.”
The launch of the OASIS facility marks a pivotal step in UCSB’s commitment to advancing regional innovation through strategic partnerships. By bridging academic research with industry needs and aligning with broader national priorities, OASIS is positioned to attract collaboration across sectors. The initiative offers a dynamic platform for driving technological advancement, economic growth and long-term impact in the region and across the country.
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Photo by Matt Perko
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Marjorie Luke Theatre
Legendary Pianist Gil Rosas To Perform “Seven Decades of Music”
SERENADING SANTA BARBARA FOR MORE THAN 70 YEARS, acclaimed pianist and entertainer Gil Rosas will take the stage for a celebratory concert titled, “Seven Decades of the Music of Gil Rosas, Pianist/ Entertainer” on Friday, September 13th at 3 pm at the Marjorie Luke Theatre.
Rod Lathim & Present
Rod Lathim & Present
Rod Lathim & Present
A Concert Celebrating Seven Decades of the Music of Gil Rosas
A Concert Celebrating Seven Decades of the Music of Gil Rosas
A Concert Celebrating Seven Decades of the Music of Gil Rosas
Pianist/Entertainer
“This isn’t just a concert—it’s a love letter to the community that has supported Gil throughout his extraordinary life in music,” related producer Rod Lathim.
Pianist/Entertainer
Pianist/Entertainer
Great American Songbook, Porter, Berlin, Gershwin, and Classical Favorites With Surprise Guests
Great American Songbook, Porter, Berlin, Gershwin, and Classical Favorites With Surprise Guests
Great American Songbook, Porter, Berlin, Gershwin, and Classical Favorites With Surprise Guests
September 13th, 3pm
September 13th, 3pm
September 13th, 3pm
Marjorie Luke Theatre
Marjorie Luke Theatre
Marjorie Luke Theatre
The performance will showcase highlights from Rosas’ extensive repertoire of over 1,000 songs. Audience members will hear beloved classics from the Great American Songbook—featuring music by Gershwin, Berlin, Porter, and Rodgers and Hammerstein—as well as classical selections and surprise guests.
A benefit for the Center for Successful Aging Tickets: csasb.org/concerts
A benefit for the Center for Successful Aging Tickets: csasb.org/concerts
A benefit for the Center for Successful Aging Tickets: csasb.org/concerts
Rosas’ musical journey began at the age of ten in Santa Barbara. By the age of 17, he was the youngest musical director in the nation at KEYT-TV. He went on to perform in iconic local venues, including the Somerset Restaurant and Olive Mill Bistro, where he played for stars like Donald O’Connor, Eleanor Powell, and Fred Astaire. His legendary talent and charisma have made him a fixture in California’s music scene for more than 70 years.
Gil’s memorable ‘one-man-orchestra style’ of artistry is unmatched
Gil’s memorable ‘one-man-orchestra style’ of artistry is unmatched
Gil’s memorable ‘one-man-orchestra style’ of artistry is unmatched
Even now at 89, Rosas is known for his energetic playing, spontaneous song requests, and ability to engage any audience.
As he says with a grin and a bit of a laugh, “I never play the same thing the same way twice, and, I am proud that I still use all 88 keys.”
The event is being produced by Rod Lathim and sponsored by Stevens & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.
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2nd Friday Art @ SBTC presents:
The Goleta Valley Art Association Featured
Artists
GVAA’s first exhibition at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club.
Exhibition Dates: August 25th - October 1st
Hours: 10 am - 6 pm daily
Opening Reception & Awards: Friday, September 12th • 4:30-6:30 pm
Participating Artists:
Hope Calloway, Barbara Cronin-Hershberg, Lynn Alschul, Carol Talley, Merith Cosden, Ken Waxman, Mary Freericks, Cena Kregal, Lee Savage, Carol Zepke, Linda Johnson, Jean Johnson, Katy Zappala, Odessa Burrow, Terre Martin Sanitate, Patricia Heller, Elizabeth Flanagan, Lynn Dow, Emma Gonzolas, Roberta Gross, Kelly Hildner, Jan Smith, and Matt Lancaster.
GVAA
Santa Barbara Tennis Club is located at 2375 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA. 93105
Susan Tibbles, Gallery Director and Curator of Exhibitions
Artwork courtesy of Odessa Burrow
Laws of Nature 1 by Patricia Heller
Desert Blues by Merith Cosden
China Cove by Carol Talley
Summer in the City by Terre Martin Sanitate
Boatyard by Matt Lancaster
Rocks by Jan Smith
Bird of the Month September 2025
Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Spotted Towhee ~ Papilio maculatas
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SKULKING SONGBIRD OF THE UNDERSTORY, the Spotted Towhee sports all the colors of the coming autumn: rusty red sides, crisp black wings with white spots, a black hood, and red eyes. It may be shy but often reveals itself by thrashing about in the leaf litter as it looks for food, a great reminder that not all bird sounds are vocalizations! This year-round resident favors chaparral thickets with lots of cover and its occasional visits to backyard feeders and fountains are especially welcome.
Rod Lathim & Present
A Concert Celebrating Seven Decades of the Music of
Gil Rosas Pianist/Entertainer
Great American Songbook, Porter, Berlin, Gershwin, and Classical Favorites With Surprise Guests
For more information visit SantaBarbaraAudubon.org or call 805-964-1468
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
2022-2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
September 13th, 3pm
Marjorie Luke Theatre A benefit for the Center for Successful Aging Tickets: csasb.org/concerts
Notice of Needs Assessment Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Housing Investment Partnership (HOME) Programs
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
To All Interested Persons, Groups and Agencies
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking public comment on the 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER evaluates the City’s performance on the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which listed activities that would be performed during the year to achieve the performance measures outlined in the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (CP). The CP is a 5year planning document which primarily determines the City’s housing and community development needs, issues, and resources. The CP helps the City determine strategies to address those identified needs using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds.
Gil’s memorable ‘one-man-orchestra style’ of artistry is unmatched
The Draft CAPER will be available online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov on September 11th, 2023. Comments must be received by September 26th, 2023. For more information, contact the Community Development Department, Housing and Human Services Division, at (805) 564-5461 or e-mail to: HHS@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Santa Barbara will hold a needs assessment Public Hearing in preparation for development of its 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan. During the hearing the City will also review its performance of program year 2024-2025 as part of the development of the City’s Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). The public and interested stakeholders are invited to attend. In order for the City to receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an Annual Action Plan (AAP) must be submitted. The AAP specifies the activities that will be undertaken to meet the City’s 5-year Consolidated Plan goals to address housing and community development needs using CDBG and HOME funds. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public input on housing and community development needs.
The hearing will be held before the City’s Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the David Gebhard Meeting Room, 630 Garden St.
Meeting agendas can be located on the City of Santa Barbara’s Board and Commission page at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov, or through the City’s Human Services/CDBG program website at www.santabarbaraca.gov/humanservices.
The draft AAP will be prepared in early 2026, will be available for public review and comment, and submitted to HUD, which administers the CDBG and HOME programs, by no later than May 15, 2026 unless HUD issues an extension to submission requirements. For more information, contact the Housing and Human Services Division, at (805) 564-5461 or e-mail to: HHS@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.
Rebecca Coulter, Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Special to VOICE
Photo by Sue Cook
Addressed to:
Community Development Department
C/O Maria Campoverde Toral 630 Garden Street Santa Barbara CA 93101.
On the Street with John Palminteri
Photos and Stories by John Palminteri, Special to VOICE
Backstage at the Red Piano
The very special Backstage at the Red Piano in Santa Barbara proved to be a perfect spot for the Jason Libs birthday party recently. The full Liberation band and many special guests came up to the stage with room for dancing, tables and party food.
Environmental Restoration on Tunnel Trail
TUNNEL TRAIL in Mission Canyon will close for about four months for an environmental restoration due to a dumping violation by Southern California Edison. Santa Barbara hikers will be heading to other sites starting next week.
Inaugural Carpinteria Film Fest A Success!
DAY 3 OF THE CARPINTERIA FILM FESTIVAL at the Alcazar. offered a special David Crosby movie Remember My Name. Also several shorts. Days one and two had solid turnouts.
First Responders Update
WEDNESDAY MORNING there was a vehicle rollover on Hwy 101 Southbound at Dos Pueblos Ranch west of Goleta. Santa Barbara Co. Fire, CHP, AMR and Thomas tow were en route. Driver out of the vehicle.
Parklets Out, Pedlets In!
A VERY DYNAMIC DEMOLITION
TOOK PLACE to remove the parklets in downtown Santa Barbara between Cota St. and Haley St. starting at 6 am Monday morning. Heavy equipment and cutting tools were in use. Crews are clearing those structures out, tossing them in a dumpster and cleaning the street. Next, pedlets will be installed on both sides next to the curb for the primary pedestrian travels. The tables and chairs will be up on the sidewalk beginning Thursday. The street will be used for bikes, casual walking, the Loop shuttle and emergency vehicles.
Wednesday update: With another day before full completion, DJ Chris Benedict tried out the new ramp at the first-ever pedlet project under construction in Santa Barbara Tuesday evening. It will be in full use Thursday with tables and chairs on the sidewalk as part of a trial design for the block of State St. between Haley St. and Cota St. The project cost is $580,000. It may be included in a master plan for the street that is still in the works.
Wine Tasting & Yacht Tour to Benefit for SB Sea Shells
SIPS & SHIPS, the premiere Santa Barbara Wine Tasting and Yacht Tours event, will be held on September 27, 2025 in Marina 1 in the Santa Barbara Harbor from 4-7:30 pm. This event is a fundraiser for the Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association (‘Sea Shells’), a local organization, founded in 1948, dedicated to teaching children (ages 8-15) the art, skill, and sport of sailing, and imparting a love of sailing, a stewardship of our local harbor, and a sense of community through family-oriented programming. For over 75 years, the Sea Shells have taught sailing, seamanship, self-reliance, and teamwork. Funds raised from this event provide maintenance and operation for their two safety boats, educational materials, sailboat maintenance, awards, boat-
storage repairs, and other operating expenses. The event’s 400 guests are invited to explore sailing and motor yachts in Marina One of the Santa Barbara Harbor and will have the opportunity to enjoy local wines, beers, and special food pairings while strolling the docks, touring participating yachts, and listening to live music, as well as have the opportunity to engage with boat owners and winemakers. There will be bidding on many items, donated from local businesses, at a silent auction.
For tickets to the 2025 Sips & Ships Fundraiser for the Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association visit https://www.sbssa.org/snsz/ or https://www.sbssa.org/sns/primetime
First Responders Update
FIRE AND SMOKE came up from the back fence near the Santa Barbara train station last Thursday afternoon. Some passersby and employees in the area called 911 and used fire extinguishers on the flames as the Santa Barbara fire engines arrived. Later police were questioning a man sitting nearby.
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.
Max Phone Repair & Accessories Brings Tech Support to La Cumbre Plaza
By Daisy Scott / VOICE
UNDERSTANDING
PHONE
REPAIRS ARE AS INEVITABLE as their presence in our lives, Max Phone Repair & Accessories will celebrate its grand opening in La Cumbre Plaza on Sunday, September 14th by kicking off a month of discounts on all cellphone repairs and colorful accessories such as phone and tablet cases, headphones, and more.
“It’s a good location, and the people are so nice,” shared owner Rakibul Hasan, who works with part-owner Fatima John.
Hasan, who operates the larger company Freedom Shopping LLC, launched his business three years ago, opening his first location in Plaza West Covina in West Los Angeles.
While Hasan is still based out of Los Angeles, he decided to open a location in Santa Barbara after visiting and feeling there was a gap in the region’s phone repair services scene. He has completed a two year tech program through online learning platform Udemy.
“I am a technology guy, I always try to learn new technology,” explained Hasan, “especially phone sales, systems, and devices.”
Located behind Voice Gallery and across from Phenix Salon Suites in La Cumbre Plaza, Max Phone Repair & Accessories offers repair services for all types of phones, from androids to iPhones, as well as iPads and tablets. Laptop services are also provided. Depending on the severity of the repair, customers can anticipate either same-day fixes or services
In Touch with Nature
that will get their phone back to them in three to four days.
Visitors can also shop from a display of dozens of accessories, such as novelty and protective cases for phones and tablets, lanyards, and smartwatch bands. The store also offers a selection of headphones and portable bluetooth speakers.
To celebrate its opening month, Max Phone Repair & Accessories will offer a 40 percent discount on all repair services and a 20 percent discount on accessories. Max Phone Repair & Accessories is open 10am-7pm Mo-Sat; 11-6 Sun at 110 S Hope Ave, Ste. H123, La Cumbre Plaza. maxphonefix.com
Waterhouse Gallery
Village Road Art Walk THIS THURSDAY, September 11th
Painting Demonstrations 4:30 to 6:30pm by Ralph Waterhouse, Derek Harrison, and Frank Serrano
Photos by Daisy Scott
Owner Rakibul Hasan
Shades of Blue by Elaine Wilson
La Cumbre Plaza
Spring Day Douglas Preserve, Oil, 30 x 40 by Ralph Waterhouse
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Friday 9/12
CHILDREN
Library On The Go • Load up on books, get a library card, return items • Oak Park • Free • https://tinyurl.com/ nrh743k2 • 10-12pm Fri, 9/12.
COMEDY
Magic with Gene Urban • Magic and mind-reading • Satellite SB, 1117 State St • Free • satellitesb.com • 6-9pm Fri.
DANCE
Pena Flamenca La Maria • Improvisational flamenco and wine
Kellam de Forest Speaker Series • The Gamble House: A Landmark’s Power to Inspire and Transform Presented by Edward “Ted” Bosley for The Pearl Chase Society • Alhecama Theatre, 215 A Canon Perdido St • RSVP: 805-961-3938 • Free • PearlChaseSociety.org • 6pm Fri, 9/12.
Uncle Uncle • With Kip Nelson And Val Mar Records • SB Folk Rock Group • SOhO • $17 • sohosb.com • 8:30pm Fri, 9/12.
Karaoke Fridays on State • Longoria Wines, 732 State St, SB • 6:308:30pm Fri.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Fall Faculty Recital • Deane Chapel, Westmont College • Free • westmont.edu • 7pm Fri, 9/12.
TGIF! • Live music, drinks, food, raffle, and good company • Environmental Defense Cetner Courtyard, 906 Garden St • $20 • environmentaldefensecenter.org • 5:307:30pm Fri, 9/12.
51st Mary Jane McCord
Planned Parenthood Annual
Book Sale • 200,000 books, puzzles, games, vinyl records, CDs, and DVD’s to support PPCCC’s health centers across the Central Coast • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • https://booksale. ppcentralcoast.org • 10am-7pm Fri-Sun, 9/12-9/21, 12-6pm Mon-Fri, 9/15-9/19.
Saturday 9/13
CHILDREN
Pathfinders: Nature’s Playground
• Experience nature and creativity. Children ages 8-13 • SB Botanic Garden • Free • sbbotanicgarden.org • 11am12:15pm Sat, 9/13.
Try Hockey For Free • No experience necessary for ages 4-9. A fun and safe environment with staff • Ice In Paradise • Free • iceinparadise. org • 2:15-3:15pm Sat, 9/13.
Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/ admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun. Crafternoon • Carnival inspired crafts, ages 5+ • Explore Ecology Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 11:30am-1pm, Sat.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
CalFresh Connect • Supports community members in accessing CalFresh in person • Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Room • Free • https://tinyurl. com/5n955ex8 • 10am-2pm Sat, 9/13. SB GO Club • Play or learn the ancient strategic board game. All levels • 805-448-5335 • Free • Mosaic Coffee, 1131 State St • 11am-4pm Sat.
MUSIC
Concert by Gil Rosas • Celebrating seven decades of Gil & his Music. Hosted by the CSASB • Marjorie Luke Theatre • $28-$45 • csasb.org • 3-5pm Sat, 9/13.
Wyatt Flores with The Brudi Brothers • Welcome Back To The Plains Tour. $1 of each ticket supports Red Dirt Relief Fund • The Arlington Theatre • $43-$150 • arlingtontheatresb.com • 8pm Sat, 9/13.
Intermediate Guitar • Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • carpinteriaartscenter.org • 11am12pm, Sat.
OUTDOORS
Elings Park Transformation Project • Volunteer clearing weeds, plants and helping ecosystems • Elings Park • Free • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9am-4pm Sat, 9/13.
Nature Walk • Led by the Botanic Garden, this months focus is birds • Elings Park • Free • elingspark.org • 9-10:30am Sat, 9/13.
Tea House Open House • Walk through the tea house • SB Botanic Garden • Free • sbbotanicgarden.org • 10am-12:30pm Sat, 9/13.
Star Party • Join members of the SB Astronomical Unit to see the moon, nebulae and the galaxies through telescopes • SBMNH, 2559 Puesta del Sol • Free • sbnature.org • 8-10pm Sat, 9/13.
Architectural Walking Tour •
Danish Days Are Back
CELEBRATING DANISH HERITAGE and Solvang’s historical roots, the Solvang Danish Days are back! Head out with the whole family and enjoy authentic Danish food, music, dancing, parades, and many activities for a full day of fun on Friday, September 19th, through Sunday, September 21st. Find yourself axe throwing hosted by the Boy Scout Troops, or enjoy a Aebleskiver breakfast on Copenhagen Drive & First Street. solvangdanishdays.org
History of buildings in SB • 229 E. Victoria St • $20 • afsb.org • 10am, Sat. Power Hour • Workout with Napoleon Jinnies • De La Guerra Place by Paseo Nuevo Cinemas • Free • 1011am Sat.
MUSIC
An Evening With Andrew Duhon • Originally from New Orleans with Blues & Folk style • SOhO • $25 • sohosb.com • 6-8pm Sat, 9/13.
The Upbeat With The Inciters • Hosted by West Coast Vintage Vespa Days. Northern Soul • SOhO • $15 • sohosb.com • 9:30pm Sat, 9/13.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SB Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival • A benefit for Tidy Seas including a treasure contest, creative arts workshops, and merchandise • SB Elks Lodge #613, 150 N Kellogg Av • 10am-5pm Sat-Sun, 9/13-9/14.
9th Annual Heart Of New House Luncheon • Honoring our New House Heroes and reinforcing our mission to support and empower those in recovery • Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort • Auction available • https://sbnewhouse.org • 11:30am1:30pm Sat, 9/13.
Oktoberfest • Annual celebration with bratwurst, steins, fresh lager
releases, and live music • Institution Ale • 11am-11pm Sat, 9/13.
Somos Xicanas y Lowriders (Writers and Riders) • Celebrating culture as part of the Raices Y Suenos, Hispanic Heritage Month • Michael Towbes Library Plaza • Free • https://tinyurl.com/3xyscbem • 12-5pm Sat, 9/13.
Paris Nights Gala • Fundraiser event hosted by Rally4Kids. Dance to live music, an auction and dinner • SB Polo & Racquet Club • $250 • https:// tinyurl.com/4ncxj4re • 6pm Sat, 9/13.
Sunday 9/14
CHILDREN
Bilingual Story Time • Rhymes, movement and short stories in both English and Spanish • SBMA • Free • sbma.net • 11-11:40am Sun, 9/14.
DANCE
Dance Hive • Join for ecstatic dance and expression • Yoga Soup • $20 • inspiratia.org • 12:30pm Sun.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Santa Barbara’s Diverse Water System • With Jasmine Showers • The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake • admission/donation • clnaturecenter.org • 2pm Sun, 9/14.
Photo courtesy of solvangusa.com
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Continued
Theatre
Social Insecurity
A LONGING FOR THE COUNTERCULTURE MOVEMENT sparks an adventure for Beatrice (Bea) and Pete Lewis who encounter a freespirited hippie, an activist, a Vietnam Veteran, and a former Rock idolin a production at The Alcazar on Friday, September 12th from 7pm to 9pm. Social Insecurity is co-directed by Asa Olsson and Leslie V. AnnRenee, and written by Mark J Heller, who is currently the Executive Director for The Handshake Foundation which provides mentoring for teens. For tickets ($12-15) visit thealcazar.org
Theatre Listings:
The Tempest • Presented by The UCSB Affiliates and Naked Shakes, a William Shakespeare intensive. Directed by Irwin Appel • Elings Park • $13-17 • elingspark.org • 5pm Thur & Fri, 9/11 & 9/12; 3pm Sun, 9/14.
Social Insecurity • Experience the counterculture movement of the hippie era. Written by Mark J Heller Co directed by Asa Olsson and Leslie V. AnnRenee • The Alcazar • $12-15 • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Fri, 9/12-9/13, 3-5pm Sun, 9/14.
Mary Poppins • Presented by the Alpha Resource Center. An afternoon of music, dance and family fun • The Luke Theatre • Free • luketheatre.org • 2-5pm Sat, 9/20.
Shark Sundays • Learn about shark biology with Q&A while feeding the sharks • At The Sea Center on Stearns Wharf • $14-$19 • sbnature.org • 11:30-11:45am Sun, 9/14.
Off Register: Screen Printing • Join SB Art Book & Print Fair team for an assisted screen printing and
Nature Center at Cachuma Lake • Donation • www.clnaturecenter.org • 2pm Sun, 9/14.
Art KIT: Business Skills For Artists • Learn marketing & promotion skills designed for creatives. Panelist discuss strategy to get your artwork out into the world • SBCAW • $10 • sbcaw.org • 1-3pm Sun, 9/14.
Book Talk & Signing with Hendrika de Vries • Featuring her memoir titled Open Turns: From Dutch Girl to New Australian • Chaucer’s Books • Free • chaucersbooks.com • 3pm Sun, 9/14.
Empathy Cafe • Practice listening & empathy • 2040 Alameda Padre Serra, Unit #224 • Free • theempathycenter.org • 11am Sun.
MUSIC
SB Jazz Society: The Idiomatiques • Modern Gypsy Jazz quartet in the spirit of Django Reinhardt presented by the SB Jazz Society • SOhO • $10-$25 • sohosb.com • 1-4pm Sun, 9/14.
Dreamland • A tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell featuring Kimberly Ford • Contemporary Folk to Jazz to Pop-Rock in a seven piece band • SOhO • $20 • sohosb.com • 7:30pm Sun, 9/14.
OUTDOORS
Beach Cleanup • Join Explore Ecology to volunteer and get a free cup of chowder • Arroyo Burro Beach • exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm Sun, 9/14.
Franny • A reading of a New Play by Barbara Gural, directed by Jonathan Fox and produced by the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara • Rubicon Theatre • $23 • rubicontheatre.org • 7pm Mon, 9/15.
Jay Johnson: My Two And Only • A one-man Broadway hit blends storytelling, comedy, and jaw-dropping ventriloquism • Rubicon Theatre • $50 • rubicontheatre.org • 7pm Wed, 9/17.
Witnesses: Voices That Must Be Heard. Voices We Must Never Forget • A musical that gives voice to five Jewish teens whose words and dreams were captured in journals during the Holocaust • Rubicon Theatre • $85$155 • rubicontheatre.org • 7pm Sat, 9/20.
Food For Thought Speaker Series : Santa Barbara’s Diverse Water System, Past & Present • Featuring Water Resources Analyst Jasmine Showers • The Neal Taylor
Parliamo • Italian conversation, all levels • Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • Free • parliamo.yolasite.com • 5-6:30pm Mon.
MUSIC
M.O.B. Jazz Quintet • Performing a mix of Euro-Brazilian/”ECM” progressive jazz • SOhO • $15 • sohosb. com • 7pm Mon, 9/15.
Tuesday 9/16
COMEDY
Carpinteria Improv Drop-In Class • Learn improv with friends • Alcazar Theater • $10 at door • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Tue.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Healthy Flavors: Celebrating Latin Heritage Through Nutritious Cooking • Guided and interactive with vegetables • Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Room • RSVP • https://tinyurl.com/54mwk9mx • 5:307pm Tue, 9/16.
Yarn Buddies • Bring your projects to life. Crochet hooks, knitting needles, stitch counters and yarn available. Ages 9+ • EE Makerspace, 302 E Cota St • $12 • exploreecology.org • 6-7:30pm Tue, 9/16.
Interm. Spanish Conversation • Central Library • Free • 10-11am Tue. Chess Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Tue.
MUSIC
Domingo Tour • Guided stroll through SB’s Architectural charm • Begins at SB Downtown Library • Architectural Foundation of SB • $20 • afsb.org • 10am Sun.
SPECIAL EVENTS
13th Annual Heroes Of Hospice Luncheon • Help Hospice of Santa Barbara reach community members struggling with grief or life-threatening illness. On-line auction • Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort • $225 (event sold out) • hospiceofsb.org • 11am1:30pm Sun, 9/14.
Beverly Hills Day of Wellness • Over 30 Free Classes and Workshops, and 50 Health and Wellness Provider Booths. 3rd Annual event at Roxbury Park and Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills • Also food trucks, blood drive, • 11-3pm sun, 9/14.
Monday 9/15
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Scrabble Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Mon.
Wednesday 9/17
CHILDREN
Creator’s Club: Raíces y Sueños Edition • Creating Oruro masks inspired by the Carnaval de Oruro in Bolivia • Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Room • Free • https://tinyurl.com/ y4nku4je • 2-3pm Wed, 9/17.
Music Makers • Sing songs, move to the beat with music games, and create an instrument you can take home • Central Library, Island Room • Free • https://tinyurl.com/yrn35wsw • 4-5pm Wed, 9/17.
Bilingual Music & Movement • Ages 0-5 • SB Public Library • 10:1510:45am, Wed.
Read to a Dog • Practice reading with a therapy dog! • Free • Eastside Library • 3-4pm, Wed.
DANCE
Sizzling Salsa and Bachata Dance Nights • Lessons and open dance • 634 State St • Free • downtownsb.org • 6-8pm Wed, thru 9/10-24.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Women’s Literary Voices: Claudia Hoag McGarry • Local writer and artist presents her writing journey from novels, screenplays, thrillers, romances and a memoir • Pico Adobe, 123 E Canon Perdido • $29 • sbwomensliteraryvoices.org • 5:30-7:30pm Wed, 9/17.
Shawn Thies • Americana, Folk, Celtic, Country and Pop • SOhO • $20 • sohosb.com • 7-9:30pm Tue, 9/16.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Volunteer Educator Open House • Learn about volunteer opportunities at the Museum and Sea Center. Mix and mingle with educators • SBMNH, Farrand Auditorium • RSVP Free • sbnature.org • 10-11:30am Tue, 9/16.
Direct Relief Open House • See how global aid happens at the world HQ • Direct Relief HQ, 6100 Wallace Becknell Rd • Free • directrelief.org • 4-7pm Tue, 9/16.
The Language of Birds With Nathan Pieplow • A talk with the author of Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds • SBMNH, Fleischmann Auditorium • Free • sbnature.org • 7-8:30pm Wed, 9/17.
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, 361 Hitchcock Way • https://tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • Free • 5-6:30pm Wed.
MUSIC
Fred Armisen • Comedy for musicians by a comedian, writer, producer and musician • Lobero Theatre • $40-$107 • lobero.org • 7pm Wed, 9/17.
Part of the cast of Social Insecurity
Photo courtesy of The Alcazar Ensemble
Open Jam • at Revolver Pizza. Bring an instrument. Jam with other musicians • 1429 San Andres St • Free • revolversb.com • 6-9pm Wed.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Music Bingo • Card will be full of song names, listen to music and win prizes • Institution Ale, 516 State St • Free • https://www.downtownsb.org/ do/music-bingo • 7-8:30pm Wed, 9/17.
Thursday 9/18
CHILDREN
Music & Movement
• Shoreline Park • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 10:30-11am, Thu.
Author Talk And Signing With David Obst • Talk with local author of Saving Ourselves From Big Car David Obst who is a former journalist, publisher, screenwriter and film producer • Chaucer’s Books • Free • chaucersbooks.com • 6-7pm Thur, 9/18.
Silents on the Islands • Featuring local historian and author Betsy J. Green apart of the Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series • SBMM • $5-$10 • sbmm.org • 7pm Thur, 9/18.
Cocktails with a Curator: Insect Collecting & Curating
• With the Schlinger Chair of Entomology Alex Harman, Ph.D. and over 350,000 specimens • SBMNH, Fleischmann Auditorium • RSVP by 9/14, $12 • sbnature.org • 7-8:30pm Thur, 9/18.
MUSIC
SB Symphony Season Preview Kick-Off Celebration • Mix and mingle, play instruments, live performances. Celebrating the 20th Anniversary with Maestro Nir
Kabaretti’s as Music & Artistic Director • Lobero Theatre • Free • https://tinyurl.com/32mks4av • 4:30pm Thur, 9/18.
Grupo Bella By Viva El Arte •
Three Mexican Folk with Mariachi roots performances featuring vocalist Vanessa Ramirez • Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building, Isla Vista Elementary School, Guadalupe City Hall, Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • https://tinyurl.com/3zkjd43m • 7-9pm Thur-Sat, 9/18-9/20, 6pm Sun, 9/21.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mary Jane Mccord Planned Parenthood Book Sale • Hosting 200,000 used books, puzzles, games, vinyl records, CDs and DVDs. Funds for PPCCC’s health centers • Earl Warren Showgrounds • booksale.ppcentralcoast.org • Free (Opening Night $30) • Opening night 4-7pm Thur, 9/11, through 9/21.
Weekly Protest • Protesting current administration and calling for human rights • Women’s March SB • SB County Courthouse • 4-6pm Thu.
Friday 9/19
MUSIC
Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara “Songs of the Sea” Concert • Maritime Music, Americana, Spanish, Italian with classical/folk instruments • Presidio Chapel, 123 E. Canon Perdido • $45 • folkorchestrasb.com • 7-9pm Fri, 9/19.
Soul Majestic With Maritime Law • Roots reggae with a love of hiphop, R&B/Soul, psychedelic rock, pop and folk music • SOhO • $20 • sohosb. com • 7:30pm Fri, 9/19.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SB 10th Annual Organ Donation Celebration Walk & BBQ • Support organ donation and transplantation. Walk two miles to Stearns Wharf and back • Leadbetter Beach • Free • www.onelegacy.org/wp/ • 2pm Fri, 9/20.
Solvang Danish Days 2025 • California’s Premier Danish Heritage Festival. Enjoy aebleskiver, Carlsberg beer and unleash your inner viking • Copenhagen Dr & First St, Solvang • Free • https://tinyurl.com/3rch6sns •
Fire & Heart: Transform Challenges Into Meaning • Guided reflective practices to face a personal challenge your facing • Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way • $45-$55 • https://tinyurl. com/5y462vrv • 2-4:30pm Sat, 9/20.
Poetry Reading At The Museum • With Keith Ekiss & Nicholas Tino Reiner. Supported by the SB Poetry Series and Gunpowder Poetry • SBMNH, Coggeshall Bowl • $14-$19 • https://tinyurl.com/ muvsums5 • 4-5pm Sat, 9/20.
MUSIC
Bruno And The Hooligans •
Bruno Mars Ultimate Tribute Band. Funk and R&B • Lobero Theatre • $59 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Sat, 9/20.
Jon Batiste • The Big Money Tour with American singer, composer, musician, educator, and bandleader • SB Bowl • $65-$325 • sbbowl.com • 7pm Sat, 9/20.
Opera Cruise • Romantic evening aboard the Condor Express. Performances by Soprano Michaela McCall, Baritone Brian Hotchkin and Pianist Renee Hamaty • Departs from the Landing Dock in the SB Harbor • $90 • www.condorexpress.com/operacruise • 6pm Sat, 9/20.
OUTDOORS
Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 • Hosted by Explore Ecology. Help clean your favorite beach, creek or park • SB County • Free • https://exploreecology. org/coastal-cleanup-day/ • 9am-12pm Sat, 9/20.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Spectrum Of Sound • A fundraiser concert hosted by Blind Fitness • Trinity Episcopal Church • $35 • https://www.blindfitness.org/specialevents • 2-4pm Sat, 9/20.
Salsa Dancers On The Street
SPICE UP YOUR NIGHT with Downtown Santa Barbara’s Sizzling Salsa & Bachata nights happening every Wednesday evening on State Street. Right in front of M. Special Brewing Company at 634 State Street, there will be free lessons hosted by Brenda Ruiz where you will learn the art of Salsa and Bachata by jumping right into the group! Feel the Latin groove, move, and shake along with the community of dancers at this free event series happening throughout September. downtownsb.org
Summer Solstice 2026 KickOff Party • Learn about the next Art Box Contest and the movement that supports local businesses • The Red Piano, 519 State St • Free • solsticeparade.com • 6-9pm Sat, 9/20.
MisCast Cabaret • A Collaborative Fundraiser • For Center Stage Theater and Out of the Box Theatre Company. A celebration with an auction, raffle, DJ, and a show • Center Stage Theater • $40-$75 • centerstagetheater.org • 7pm Sat, 9/20.
Grand Opening • of Anna Janelle Jewelry’s new flagship boutique on State Street! Join us on Saturday, September 20th at 11:00 AM for a day of community, style, and celebration. Enjoy bites and sips while you shop, snag exclusive gift bags (first 20 shoppers), and enter to win raffle prizes - including a pair of diamond stud earrings.
Sunday 9/21
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Book Talk & Signing With Paul Levine • Featuring his newest novel Midnight Burning (An Einstein-Chaplin Thriller) • Chaucer’s Bookstore • Free • chaucersbooks.com • 3pm Sun, 9/21.
MUSIC
Equinox CONCERT: In Celebration of the Changing Seasons • Musical performed in
the last Winter Solstice production, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall • Lobero Theatre • $35-$40 • santabarbararevels. org • 3-5pm Sun, 9/21.
SB Acoustic Presents: Transatlantic Guitar Trio • Richard Smith is an International Fingerstyle Guitar champion. Joscho Stephan performs Latin, Classic and Pop. Rory Hoffman on guitar, keyboards, accordion, harmonica • SOhO • $35 • sohosb.com • 7:30pm Sun, 9/21.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Harvest Brunch • Brunch buffet, mimosa bar and silent auction with live music. Hosted by SBTHP • 15 E. De La Guerra St • $20-$750 • www.sbthp.org/ harvestbrunch • 11am-2pm Sun, 9/21. Sun Day • Celebrate the power of renewable energy • SB Public Library Plaza, 40 E Anapamu St • Free • https:// tinyurl.com/323a3y2h • 1-4:30pm Sun, 9/21.
2025 UNA Santa Barbara Peace Prize Award • Join the ceremony as we award Megan Birney Rudert of Unite To Light • Pascucci, 1230 State St • $38 • https://tinyurl. com/4hp8fsk2 • 4-5:30pm Sun, 9/21. 10th Annual Lemon Run • Run to advance elementary education in the Goodland. Join a 10K Grand Prix, 5K Jr. Grand Prix or a 1K Fun Run • Lake Los Carneros • Free for Children, $12-$39 • https://tinyurl.com/y42rjr2r • 8am-2pm Sun, 9/21.
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Salsa and Bachata lessons by Brenda Ruiz
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CINEMA
The Cost of Silence
SECRETLY FILMED FOR YEARS BY AN OIL INDUSTRY INSIDER, this powerful documentary , The Cost of Silence, exposes the real life consequences of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. It uncovers a public health disaster and uncovers the involvement between the government and the oil industry. Catch a special showing at The Marjorie Luke Theatre at 4pm on Sunday September 14th and stay for a Q&A by local filmmaker Mark Manning. For tickets ($15) visit luketheatre.org
CINEMA LISTINGS
The Cost of Silence • Secretly filmed by an oil industry insider. Q&A • Marjorie Luke Theatre • $15 • luketheatre.org • 4-5pm Sun, 9/14.
Foreign Film Series: The Ballad of Wallis Island • McGwyer Mortimer, featuring Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan, is reuniting for a special private gig just for Charles, a passionate superfan. Series curated by Jesus Gonzales • The Alcazar • $12-$15 • thealcazar.org • 6:30pm Wed, 9/17.
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The Cost Of Silence will be showing on Sunday, September 14th.
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The Job Losses Begin
“Trump’s
- Robert Reich, Former
By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE
“Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in August (+22,000) and has shown little change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The unemployment rate, at 4.3 percent, also changed little in August. A job gain in health care was partially offset by losses in federal government and in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction." BLS.gov
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SUMMARY OF THE AUGUST UNEMPLOYMENT REPORT
was misleading. There were lots of changes. Professor Reich, President Clinton’s former Labor Secretary, was just hinting at the damage Trump’s policies have wreaked since April 2nd and the announcement of his tariff war on the rest of the world.
Job growth, for instance, since April has been a disaster. Revisions to past payrolls reveal that June private nonfarm payrolls lost jobs (-13,000) for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
And the 22,000 total of new hires in August means that job growth has stagnated, since job growth is no
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longer keeping up with population growth, hence higher unemployment to come. The unemployment rate of 4.3 percent is a four-year high.
The Retail, Transportation, Education & Health, and Leisure/ Hospitality sectors added a total of 88,000 jobs, which means that the rest of the economy lost -66,000 jobs, including the federal government (-14,000). It’s further evidence of the damage the DOGE government job cuts have done.
medical information (vaccinations for babies and school kids).
There were never enough native-born workers to keep the job market growing, historically. It’s been the average one million per year influx of new immigrants that have filled the void of job vacancies.
By Harlan Green
Trump is also turning into Don Quixote with his irrational dislike of windmills. He is shutting down programs for future wind and solar power endangering future energy sources that AI will need to power the future economy.
Consumers will be saving more and spending less for the holidays, which is a sign of slowing growth and even a recession, as I’ve been saying in the past.
Employers have stopped hiring because of the mostly illegal tariffs that may have to be refunded to importers, say the courts. The immigration raids are draining small businesses of workers, and the DOGE job reductions are cutting off the basic information that businesses need to operate; like weather predictions, and
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There was other news that showed similar job weakness. The ADP, a private payroll processor, showed a monthly payroll gain of just 54,000 jobs, down from 106,000 jobs in July.
And the U.S. JOLTS report of job hirings and separations was also negative for the first time since the pandemic. It estimates the actual number of monthly hirings and job losses. The number of people hired in July totaled 5.31 million, but the increase was almost entirely offset by 5.29 million “separations” —layoffs, job quitters, retirements, hence to real job growth.
This is while the Biden administration averaged 150,000 per month job increases during its fouryear run.
The inflation component of stagflation is already happening, in spite of the Q2 jump in GDP to 3.1 percent that was mostly due to the drop in imports as the tariff taxes have begun to kick in.
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“Trump promised to reduce prices, but prices continue to rise. Blame Trump’s tariffs. Prices for wholesalers rose at the fastest pace in three years in July, and those wholesale prices are now being passed on to retailers and consumers,” continued Professor Reich.
And consumers are also seeing rising inflation. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index (PCE), the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, rose 2.9 percent annually without volatile food and energy price changes, as I said last week. That’s too high for the Fed’s target rate of two percent inflation that prevailed until the COVID-19
pandemic threw a monkey wrench in supply lines that are still recovering for most of the world.
The unemployment report is a huge eye-opener for Republicans who will attempt to explain it away as they did last month when Trump fired the head of the BLS that calculated the unemployment report. Job growth has quickly ground to a halt.
They and the American public will soon realize that allowing Trump’s massive tariffs without congressional consent isn’t working. It was a power play to increase his wealth and that of the Oligarchs that support him.
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AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV01665 . Petitioner: Aaron Mikhael Osorio-Tobar filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aaron Mikhael Osorio-Tobar to PROPOSED NAME: Aaron Flash George. 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: October 20, 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: 8/19/2025 /s/: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV01665 Pub Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV04586
Petitioner: Lelia Kimberly Carter filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lelia Kimberly Carter to PROPOSED NAME: Kym Carter. 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: October 8, 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: 8/14/2025 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV04586 Pub Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV04766
Petitioner: Sofie Maria Therese Brown filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Sofie Maria Therese Brown to PROPOSED NAME: Sofie Maria Therese Blomst Brown. 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: October 15, 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: 8/18/2025 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV04766 Pub Dates: September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV04672. Petitioner: Walter Manuel Raymond Ballesteros, Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Walter Manuel Raymond Ballesteros, Jr. to PROPOSED NAME: Wally Manuel Hernandez. 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: October 6, 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: 8/19/2025 /s/: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV04672 Pub Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025.
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Community News
CHILDHOOD CANCER DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE, nor does it recognize borders.
This month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation holds this up as they begin their annual Gold Ribbon Campaign to raise awareness and critical funding for local families with children experiencing cancer living in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties.
“TBCF is committed to ensuring that no local family faces childhood cancer alone. The Gold Ribbon Campaign is not just about raising funds, it’s also about compassion, solidarity and hope,” said Brittany Avila Wazny, TBCF’s Executive Director.
Beyond their medical battle, families face overwhelming challenges. TBCF is the only organization in the tri-counties providing direct financial aid, emotional support, and educational advocacy from diagnosis, through treatment and after remission.
For some of the 140 Latinx families served by TBCF, increased uncertainty in their communities has made them afraid to leave home for critical wellness visits, support groups, or even routine outings, precisely
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV02288 . Petitioner: Letesio Mary Gonzales filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Letesio Mary Gonzales to PROPOSED NAME: Leticia Mary Gonzalez Jimenez. 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: October 24, 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: 8/11/2025 /s/: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV02288 Pub Dates: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2025.
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when they need them the most. TBCF endeavors to support them during this time of additional stress.
Since its founding in 2002, TBCF has supported 1,169 local families, including more than 100 families so far in 2025.
Throughout September, find the full calendar of events on TBCF’s website. Supporters are also encouraged to share their gold ribbon stories on social media using #IGoGoldFor and tagging @ teddybearcancerfoundation.
For more information: teddybearcancerfoundation.org
PUBLIC NOTICE
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 23, 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 City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the appeal filed by the Law Office of Jordan R. Sisson of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the project at 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (PLN2022-00443), located in the appealable and nonappealable jurisdictions of the coastal zone. The proposed project was filed on November 14, 2022 by applicant, Trish Allen, SEPPS, and consists of an addition to the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The total number of guest rooms would increase from 360 to 433; the total square footage would increase from 329,780 to 375,708; and total number of vehicle parking spaces would be reduced from 931 to 880. The Planning Commission approved a Parking Modification, Development Plan, Development Plan for a Transfer of Existing Development Rights, Coastal Development Permit, and Environmental Impact Report Addendum on May 15, 2025.
You are invited to attend this Public Hearing. On Thursday, September 18, 2025, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 will be available at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and at the Central Library. Additionally, Agendas and Staff Reports are accessible online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP.
The Agenda includes instructions for both in-person and remote participation in the meeting. Written public comments may be submitted via email to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov prior to the beginning of the Council Meeting.
If the City Council approves the project on appeal, then it is appealable to the California Coastal Commission under California Public Resources Code §30603(a) and SBMC §28.44.060.
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Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara Presents Grupo Bella
OFFERING A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE blending old Musica De Raiz with new and fresh sounds, ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! will present four free community performances by Grupo Bella.
Performances will take place Thursday, September 18th at 7 pm at the Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building; Friday, September 19th at 7 pm at Isla Vista Elementary; Saturday, September 20th at 7 pm at Guadalupe City Hall; and on Sunday, September 21st at 6 pm at the Marjorie Luke Theatre.
Grupo Bella elegantly expands the styles of traditional Mexican folk with passionate musicianship and a fresh, evolving sound. The group blends mariachi roots with Mexican pop, boleros, huasteco, and even American classics, creating music that pays homage to the past while pushing boundaries.
Since forming in 2011, the group has been led by Grammy-winning vocalist and Grammy-nominated composer Vanessa Ramirez. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
Age Peace Foundation to Honor Martin Sheen and Pope Francis (posthumously) at 38th Evening for Peace
THE NUCLEAR AGE PEACE FOUNDATION (NAPF) will host its 38th Evening for Peace on Friday, September 26th, at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. This year’s event will honor actor and activist Martin Sheen with the Daniel Ellsberg Lifetime Achievement Award and recognize Pope Francis posthumously with the Distinguished Peace Leader Award. The event will coincide with the celebration of the International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, recognized yearly by the United Nations. MARTIN SHEEN is being recognized for his lifelong commitment to peace, justice, and nuclear disarmament. For over six decades, he has balanced acclaimed acting roles in film and television—including Apocalypse Now and The West Wing—with a deep dedication to activism. Sheen has been arrested more than 60 times for nonviolent protest and has consistently spoken out against nuclear weapons, climate inaction, and social injustice.
POPE FRANCIS (1936–2025) is being honored for his moral leadership and advocacy for a world free of nuclear weapons. During his papacy, he strongly supported the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, urging nations to reject “shortsighted approaches to security” and embrace disarmament. He considered the mere possession of nuclear weapons to be immoral, and believed that their abolition was not only necessary, but also possible. His legacy continues to inspire global efforts for peace, justice, and environmental stewardship.
“Adding Martin Sheen and Pope Francis to our long list of honorees is both humbling and inspiring,” said Dr. Ivana Nikolić Hughes, President of NAPF. “They represent the courage, compassion, and vision needed to advance a world free of nuclear weapons.”
The Evening for Peace will include a reception at 5:30 pm and a dinner program at 6:30 pm. Proceeds support NAPF’s global advocacy, youth leadership, and United Nations initiatives on nuclear disarmament.
Tickets $250) and sponsorships are available through September 17th at wagingpeace.org
Goleta Valley Art Association Opens Exhibit at SB Tennis Club
is GVAA’s first exhibition at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club.
On view through October 1st, the artists reception and awards ceremony will take place Friday, September 12th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Juror Laura Denny will give a brief critique and present awards at the reception.
Laura Denny graduated from UC Davis with a BFA in painting (1988) and from Art Center College of Design with an MFA in sculpture (1990).
Participating Artists include: Hope Calloway, Barbara CroninHershberg, Lynn Alschul, Carol Talley, Merith Cosden, Ken Waxman, Mary Freericks, Cena Kregal, Lee Savage, Carol Zepke, Linda Johnson, Jean Johnson, Katy Zappala, Odessa Burrow, Terre Martin Sanitate, Patricia Heller, Elizabeth Flanagan, Lynn Dow, Emma Gonzolas, Roberta Gross, Kelly Hildner, Jan Smith, and Matt Lancaster.
Santa Barbara Tennis Club is located at 2375 Foothill Road, in Santa Barbara. The gallery is open 10 am to 6 pm daily.
2ND FRIDAY ART @ SBTC is presenting an exhibition by featured artists of The Goleta Valley Art Association. It
Artwork courtesy of Odessa Burrow
UnfoldFirst exhibition at new contemporary gallery
By Daisy Scott / VOICE
HARNESSING UNEXPECTED MODES AND MATERIALS to meditate on identity, immigration, and belonging, UNFOLD features three dynamic women artists. The debut show for Carpinteria’s newest gallery, Rubenstein
Chan Contemporary Art, UNFOLD shares art that carries significance in every inch of canvas, wood paneling, tape, paper clippings, and more.
embrace the community and work with as many people as possible.”
Community members are invited to celebrate the gallery’s Grand Opening and show with an artist reception from 3 to 6pm on Saturday, September 13th.
The opening of their own gallery and debut of UNFOLD mark a full-circle moments for gallery owners Bonnie Rubenstein and Irene Chan.
“I saw Sijia Chen’s work a couple of years ago and was just gobsmacked by it and actually decided that if I ever had a gallery again, that I’d like to have her images,” shared Rubenstein. “She was the first person I contacted when we started to do this, and I was shocked that she said yes!”
The longtime owner and curator of Silo118 Gallery in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, Rubenstein’s partnership with Chan is a product of serendipity. The two were introduced this past February by a mutual friend who knew Chan was looking for a partner to launch an art gallery. Chan earned her Master’s in photography from Brooks Institute, later moving into the fashion industry to work with Ralph Lauren’s overseas partners.
The pair grew united by their common goal to elevate Carpinteria’s art scene by bringing new, internationallycelebrated artists to the beachside community. Located at the Palm Lofts, which are built upon the historic site of the United States’ first lima bean factory, the pair have playfully nicknamed their gallery “the Bean.”
Three bold women artists — all Asian immigrants now based out of Los Angeles — take center stage in UNFOLD, with Chinese multimedia artist Sijia Chen acting as the exhibit’s catalyst. Papercut collages are the heart of her practice, as Chen intentionally slices immigration forms, menus, and family photographs to form new images. Her vibrant use of color and organic shapes resembling mounds or hills beckon viewers to step closer to interpret the smaller, now undecipherable, pieces that make up the whole.
“The meaning is embedded in its actual material,” said Chan. “It’s a triple-layer effect of how to make art.”
Japanese artist Kaoru Mansour’s whimsical, thought provoking mixed-media canvases and wood panels complement Chen’s juxtaposing collages. A prime example is Boredom, which makes viewers feel as if they are the subject as a little girl stares unrelentingly back at them. A frog perched on her head diffuses any tension.
Chiho Harazaki, a Japanese visual artist who masterfully shapes tape into culturally resonant imagery, returns the show’s focus back to how any media can be used to create art. Her Red-Crowned Crane utilizes Washi tape to generate a sense of movement as the titular crane takes wing.
“Some of the work is really fun and some of it is very serious,” said Rubenstein. “Their position — all of them — is why aren’t we getting along? What’s going on in the world? And that comes across when you see some of the work.”
As Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art takes root to grow, the gallery hopes to continue highlighting the artistic voices of individuals who have been historically marginalized within creative conversations, including women artists, immigrants, and artists of color.
“Coming back has been so wonderful,” shared Chan, who called Carpinteria home from 2004 to 2011. “I really want to
“It’s going to be people with something to say,” shared Rubenstein. Open 12-5pm Sat & Sun, by appointment weekdays, at 410 Palm Avenue, Building B - Unit 3, Carpinteria rubensteinchan.com
San Gabriel Mountains by Chiho Harazaki
Gallery owners Bonnie Rubenstein and Irene Chan
Boredom by Kaoru Mansour
On the Other Side by Sijia Chen
ART VENUES
Ralph Waterhouse Fine Art Prints Greeting Cards and more
Evening Light, Santa Barbara Courthouse - featuring in an exhibition at Palm Loft Gallery, Carpinteria
Waterhouse Gallery
La Arcada at State & Figueroa Santa Barbara • 805-962-8885 www.waterhousegallery.com
dimarcogallery.com
Goleta Photographer Frank DiMarco
ART EVENTS
Opening Reception Julian / Julian • Work by Julian Kreimer • Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • 3 to 4 pm Thur, 9/11. Talk with Julian Kreimer and Christopher Ulivo 3:15 pm.
Nature’s Palette Exhibition & Benefit • SCAPE’s annual juried fall show supporting Explore Ecology • MAW Lehmann Hall • Free • fundforsantabarbara.org • 2-7pm Fri, 9/12.
Little Shop of Hoarders
Opening Night Extravaganza • Swap meet, pancake breakfast for art show • SBCAW • free • sbcaw.org/upcoming • 5-8pm Fri, 9/12.
3 Palm Loft Gallery Receptions • 9/13.
Reception at Patricia Houghton Clark Studio • Palm Loft #A18 • photographer
Patricia Houghton Clarke will display her photography from 3 to 6pm. 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the Environmental Defense Center in Santa Barbara.
Reception for “Dos Robles en el Rincón de la Comunidad” • (Two Oaks in the Corner of the Community), at Palm Loft Gallery featuring John Wullbrandt and Arturo Tello, co-founder of the Oak Group • 4-6 pm, at 410 Palm Avenue, Loft A-1.
Opening Reception
Rubenstein Chan
Contemporary Art • A new gallery in the Palm Loft Galleries has announced
10 West Gallery • Shades of Summer through Sept 14 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-770-7711 • 10westgallery.com
Architectural Fdn Gallery • The Taut And The Lush By Madeleine Ignon • Sep 6-Nov 1 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 some Sa & By Appt • afsb.org
Art & Soul Gallery • Entre Mundos by Beatris Burgoin opens Sep 4 • 1323 State St • artandsoulsb.com
Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • Beyond the Object: Selections from the Permanent Collection; Mexican Prints: The Garcia-Correa Collection from local collectors Gil Garcia and Marti Correa de Garcia; Environmental Communications: Big Bang Beat LA; Joan Mitchell 100: Sep 13-Dec 7 • 12-5 Wed-Sun • museum.ucsb.edu
Art From Scrap • Explore Ecology • exploreecology.org
RUTH ELLEN HOAG www.ruthellenhoag.com @ruthellenhoag 805-689-0858 ~inquire for studio classes~
their first exhibit titled Unfold featuring three Los Angels artists: Sijia Chen, Chiho Harazaki, Kaoru Mansour. The opening reception will be held on September 13th, from 3 to 6 pm at 410 Palm Avenue, Loft # B3.
Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception • Beyond the Object; Mexican Prints: The GarciaCorrea Collection; Environmental Communications: Big Bang Beat LA; Joan Mitchell 100 • UCSB, AD&A Museum • Free • www.museum.ucsb.edu • 5:307:30pm Sat, 9/13.
SB Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival • A benefit for Tidy Seas including a treasure contest, creative arts workshops and merchandise • 150 N Kellogg Ave • 10am-5pm Sat-Sun, 9/13-9/14.
Screen Printing on the Terrace with “Off Register” • Craft a tote or garment • SBMA • Free • sbma. net • 12-2pm Sun, 9/14.
La Cumbre Plaza 3rd Friday Gallery Row Art Walk • 5 galleries, music, art activities, & more! • 5-8pm Fri, 9/19.
SB Arts & Crafts Show • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Sun.
Carpinteria Creative Arts Market • Local pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30-6 Thur.
Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • Julian / Julian: Work by Julian Kreimer • Sep 11 through Oct 2 • atkinsongallerysbcc.com
Bella Rosa Galleries • 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707
The Carriage and Western Art Museum • SB History Makers: Silsby Spalding, WW Hollister, Dixie; Saddle & Carriage Collections • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3 Mo-Fr • carriagemuseum.org
California Nature Art Museum • Lulu Hyggelig: California’s First Permanent Thomas Dambo Troll • ongoing • Wild in California • Sep 20 -Feb 23 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • calnatureartmuseum.org
Casa de La Guerra • Santa Barbara 1925 – 2025: A Portrait in Maps • Opens Sept 11 • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4 Th-Su • sbthp.org/ casadelaguerra
Casa del Herrero • Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Rd • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 805565-5653 • casadelherrero.com
Casa Dolores • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805-963-1032 • casadolores.org
Channing Peake Gallery • Form and Frame: Abstraction, Community, and the Language of Art • 105 E Anapamu St, 1st fl • 805-568-3994
Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery • 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • colettecosentino.com
Community Arts Workshop • 631 Garden St • 10-6pm Fri & By Appt. • sbcaw.org
Corridan Gallery • James Paul Brown A Joyful Vision & gallery artists • 125 N Milpas • 11-5 We-Sa • 805-9667939 • corridan-gallery.com
CPC Gallery • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • cpcgallery.com
Cypress Gallery • Impressions of La Purisma ~ through Sep 28 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-737-1129 • lompocart.org
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery • Contemporary Artists • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-963-1157 • 11–5 Tu-Sa • elizabethgordongallery.com
El Presidio De Santa Bárbara • Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 10:30-4:30 Daily • sbthp.org
Elverhøj Museum • Suzi Trubitz: Through the Years • through Sept 1 • history & Danish culture of Solvang • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-6861211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • elverhoj.org
Faulkner Gallery • 40 E Anapamu St • 10-7 Mo-Th; 10-5 Fri, Sa; 12-5 Sun • 805-962-7653.
Fazzino 3-D Studio Gallery • 3-D original fine art • 1011 State St • 805730-9109 • Fazzino.com
Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-965-6611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-4 Su • gallery113sb.com
Gallery Los Olivos • Ellen Yeomans and Linda Hanly - it begins with light • through Sept 30 • Daily 10-4pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com
Grace Fisher Fdn • Inclusive Arts Clubhouse • Paintings by Grace Fisher • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre Plaza • WeSu 11-5pm • gracefisherfoundation.org
Indah Gallery • Alexandra Yakutis: Not Knowing is Most Intimate through Sept 28 • 12-5 Fri-Sun • 2190 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez • https://www.maxgleason.com/indahgallery
James Main Fine Art • 19th & 20th Century Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • 12-5 Tu-Sa • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347
Jewish Federation of Greater SB • Portraits of Survival interactive ~ Ongoing • 9-4pm Mo-Fr • 524 Chapala St • 805-957-1115 ext. 114
Karpeles Manuscript Library
Museum • Monarchy: Power, Intrigue, and Legacy: focusing on notable European monarchs, and their reigns • through Sept 30; a million+ historical documents • 21-23 W Anapamu • 10-4 Tu-Su • 805-962-5322 • karpeles.com
Kathryne Designs • Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 Mo-Sa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • kathrynedesigns.com
La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Fine Line Gallery; Elevate Gallery; Illuminations Gallery • MultiArtist Studio/Gallery Spaces • La Cumbre Plaza • 12-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts
Center • Open theme from local artists through Sep 28 • 12-4 ThSu • 865 Linden • 805-684-7789 • carpinteriaartscenter.org
Maker House • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • makerhouse.org
Marcia Burtt Gallery • Lush Life and Susan Petty • through Oct 5 • Landscape paintings, prints, & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-9625588 • artlacuna.com
Mate Gallery • beach images alongside vintage oils, gifts • 1014 Coast Village R • 805-895-6283 • mategallery.com
MOXI, The Wolf Museum• of Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • moxi.org
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara • Cole Sternberg: the wind is heavy which blows between a horse’s ears, through Sept 28 • 11-6pm Tu-Sun • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org
MCASB Satellite @ the Riviera Beach House • In Motion: Marie McKenzie & Marlene Struss through Oct 12 • 9am-9pm Daily • 121 State St • mcasantabarbara.org
Museum of Tibetan Art & Legacy Arts International • Wed-Sun 12-8pm • 310-880-6671 • lamatashinorbu.org / legacyartsb.com
Palm Loft Galleries (Three):
Palm Loft Gallery • Dos Robles en el Rincón de la Comunidad / Two Oaks in the Corner of the Community through Sep 30 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • 1-6 Fr-Su & By Appt • 805-684-9700 • palmloft.com
Patricia Clarke Studio • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-4527739 • patriciaclarkestudio.com
Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art • first exhibit in new gallery: Unfold: Sijia Chen, Chiho Harazaki, Kaoru Mansour • opens Sep 13 • 410 Palm Avenue, Loft # B3 • 805-576-6152 • RubensteinChan.com
Peregrine Galleries • Early CA & American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805252-9659 • peregrine.shop
Peter Horjus Design • Studio • 11 W Figueroa St • peterhorjus.com
Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • porticofinearts.com
Santa Barbara Art Works • Arts Education for All • 28 E Victoria St • 805-260-6705 • M-F 8:30-4:30 • sbartworks.org
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • Join the Enlichenment through Dec 7 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • sbbg.org
Santa Barbara Fine Art • SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • santabarbarafineart.com
Santa Barbara Historical Museum • Ludmilla Pila Welch: Serene
Santa Barbara; Project Fiesta: through Sept; Edward Borein Gallery, and The Story of Santa Barbara ~ ongoing • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-966-1601 • sbhistorical.org
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • Redwoods of the Sea • Sep 11-Jan 4
• The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and SB Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Wy, Ste 190 • 10-5 Daily • 805-962-8404 • SBMM.org
Santa Barbara Museum Of Art • By Achilles’ Tomb: Elliott Hundley and Antiquity @ SBMA through Feb 22; Letterforms through Sep 14 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-9634364 • sbma.net
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Drawn from Nature through Sep 7 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • sbnature.org
Santa Barbara Sea Center • Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily • 805682-4711 • sbnature.org
Santa Barbara Tennis Club - 2nd Fridays Art • Goleta Vallery Art Association • opening Sep 12 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-6824722 • 2ndfridaysart.com
Santa Ynez Vallery Historical Museum • From Trauma to Hope: Stories of Foster Care • 3596 Sagunto St • sbcasa.oeg • 12-4pm Wed-Sun.
Sahyun Genealogical Library • 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake: Stories and Lives Remembered • 316 Castillo St • Tue/Thu 10-4; Sun & 3rd Sat 1-4 • https://SBGen.org
Seimandi & Leprieur • Fertilum by French-Caribbean artist Ricardo OzierLafontaine • through Oct 5 • 33 W Anapamu St. • Wed-Sat 11-6 • 805-610-1203 • seimandileprieur.com
Slice of Light Gallery • Ben Coffman; Passage: Photography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-354-5552 • sliceoflight.com
Stewart Fine Art • Early CA Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 11-5:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255
Sullivan Goss • The Muralists; Robin Gowen: A Wild Hush through Sep 22; The Fateful Eight through Aug 25; Summer Salon II through Sep 22 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805-7301460 • sullivangoss.com
Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum • 122 W Canon Perdido • 11-4 Fr-Sa; Su-Th by appt • quinlanmuseum.com • 805-687-4623
SYV Historical Museum & Carriage House • Art of The Western Saddle • ongoing • 3596 Sagunto St, SY • 12-4 Sa, Su • 805-688-7889 • santaynezmuseum.org
Tamsen Gallery • Agrios by Komatis • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-7052208 • tamsengallery.com
UCSB Library • Creative Currents through Sep 16 • library.ucsb.edu
Voice Gallery • In Touch With Nature through Sept 27 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805965-6448 • voicesb.art
Waterhouse Gallery Montecito • Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com
Waterhouse Gallery SB • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum
Of Art • Lines of Inquiry: Westmont Art Faculty Exhibition Fall 2025 • through Nov 1 • Weekdays 10-4, Sat 11-5 • westmont.edu/museum
Nature’s Palette Art Exhibit to Benefit Explore Ecology
THE BEAUTY OF THE CENTRAL COAST will shine during Nature’s Palette, SCAPE’s annual juried fall exhibition, opening at the Music Academy of the West’s Lehmann Hall on Friday, September 12th at 2 pm, with a reception from 5 to 6 pm. The show continues on Saturday, September 13th, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is free and open to all ages.
Showcasing talented local artists, this two day exhibition also raises funds for Explore Ecology, a nonprofit whose programs inspire over 38,000 children annually to connect with nature and develop lifelong environmental stewardship.
Juror Michael Drury, acclaimed painter and Oak Group member, will also have some of his own artwork on display.
“We are excited to be partnering with Explore Ecology as the beneficiary for the show,” shared Kathy McGill, SCAPE Board President. “Explore Ecology’s focus on both environmental protection and youth education dovetails particularly well with SCAPE’s mission and values. And Explore Ecology’s many arts and crafts programs show how a passion for the natural world can be a launching pad for artistic creation for all ages.
SCAPE is proud to do what we can to support Explore Ecology as they nurture and grow love for both art and nature in our community!” By attending the exhibition, community
members not only support the work of local artists, but also help ensure that Explore Ecology’s vital School Gardens, Waste Reduction, and Watershed Education programs continue to thrive. Together, art and environmental education will create a lasting impact for the Central Coast.
“We’re thrilled to partner with SCAPE once again,” shared Lindsay Johnson, Executive Director of Explore Ecology. “Last year’s exhibit featured a wide range of art celebrating the natural world, and we can’t wait to see the work in this year’s Nature’s Palette. Proceeds from the show will support the next generation of environmental stewards, helping to fund field trips, outdoor learning in school gardens across the county, and creative reuse art workshops.”
SCAPE (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment) fosters artistic growth while supporting environmental causes through exhibitions, donations, and member driven events. Since 2002, SCAPE has donated to numerous environmental nonprofits. ExploreEcology.org • scape.wildapricot.org
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Why employers want workers with high EQs
‘Future of Jobs’ report highlights value of emotional intelligence
By Liz Mineo, Harvard Staff Writer • 8.29.25
ARECENT REPORT ON “THE FUTURE OF JOBS” BY THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM found that while analytical thinking is still the most coveted skill among employers, several emotional intelligence skills (i.e., motivation, selfawareness, empathy, and active listening) rank among the top ten in a list of 26 core competencies.
In this edited conversation with Ron Siegel, assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, he explains why emotional intelligence skills are crucial in the workplace, especially in the age of AI.
What’s emotional intelligence? Is it a different way of being smart?
Ron Siegel: It is a kind of being smart, but it’s not what we usually think of as being smart. In recent decades, psychologists who study intelligence have become aware that there are many different kinds of intelligence. You could think of somebody who has natural athletic ability as having a kind of body or coordination intelligence or somebody who has a natural math ability as having a good deal of mathematical intelligence, and so on.
When we look over human experience in the developed world, where many people have basic food, clothing, and shelter, there’s nonetheless a great deal of conflict and unhappiness. Most of this strife involves the challenges of working with our emotions as humans, and particularly the complexity of our reactions in relationships. Emotional intelligence is a particular skill of recognizing one’s own feelings, working with those feelings, and not just reacting in ways that are going to be problematic. It also involves recognizing the feelings that are arising in others, and then being able to work with others, to work out conflicts, or get along well with one another.
Why do employers consider emotional intelligence one of the top core skills needed to thrive in the workplace?
Siegel: The importance of emotional competence comes from the observation in the
business world, in academia, the military, and every human enterprise, that there are people who are highly competent in technical and analytical skills, but when they interact with others, projects stall. So many resources are wasted in emotional misunderstandings or in people’s difficulty with emotional regulation. We humans are grossly inefficient in trying to get things done because most of our energy is spent on trying to make sure we look good, or on making sure that people think of us in a certain way, or on getting triggered by one another. I suspect that business leaders have realized that it’s relatively easy to get technical expertise in almost anything, but to get people who can understand and get along with one another, that is a challenge. In many projects, there is a growing awareness that this skill is going to be the one that carries the day.
Can you talk about the evolution of the concept of emotional intelligence since publication of the 1995 book Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Ph.D. ’74?
Siegel: Humans have known about this for a long time. Western industrialized cultures have very much favored other forms of intelligence, like logical analytical ability, mathematical ability, and entrepreneurial skills over relational skills and the ability to connect with feelings and connect with one another. Over the years, psychologists have become more aware of a strong cultural bias toward certain kinds of intelligence and against other kinds of intelligence, and they have tried to rectify that by looking at emotional intelligence. And when Daniel Goleman wrote his landmark book, people started realizing that there are many people who may have high SAT and GRE scores but are not thriving in life or even succeeding in their work. And when we look at why that is, it turns out that they don’t know how to manage their own emotions or how to read other people’s emotions, and they don’t know how to get along effectively with other people, while other people with far lower GRE and SAT scores have skills to understand and read people and can get a team together and lead them to accomplish things and have great success. There’s a growing realization that emotional intelligence matters, even for external material, goal-oriented activities.
Are emotional intelligence skills relevant in the age of AI?
Siegel: As people increasingly are interacting with chatbots rather than real human beings to get their work done, I suspect that authentic, connected human interactions are going to become more important. Humans are hardwired to be a social species — we long for connection to others. We hate the experience of being ostracized and pushed out of the group. That’s in our basic primate nature, and I suspect that as more of people’s lives are engaged in interactions with AI, even though it does a nice job of imitating human responses, that people will long for simple, natural responses. That’s my hope, anyway, that people will value genuine connection rather than preferring to spend time with chatbots because “My chatbot is so much more complimentary toward me than my spouse or is so much more willing to change its mind to accommodate my needs.” I’m hoping we don’t just go for the chatbots because they’re better at boosting our egos.
“As people increasingly are interacting with chatbots rather than real human beings to get their work done, I suspect that authentic, connected human interactions are going to become more important.”
What are the components of emotional intelligence? How can we become emotionally competent?
Siegel: The first component is self-awareness, which means being conscious of our own thoughts, feelings, and what’s happening inside of us. It is the capacity to notice that every simple interaction stimulates myriad different emotions and associations to all the other moments in our life. The second big area is self-regulation, which is the ability to manage our emotions in a healthy way. It means that we’re able to feel the full range of our emotions and yet not be overwhelmed by them. The third big component is social awareness or empathy, and that’s noticing what’s going on in others. This means being free enough of self-preoccupation so that we can see that other people have needs, desires, fears, and hurts, and so we can respond to them in appropriate ways. And the fourth big component is social skills, which is the ability to work well in teams, to be able to solve conflicts and help the team to cooperate.
Emotional competence is key in our personal lives too. I’m a clinical psychologist by training and I know that most people are not struggling because they can’t figure out the answer to a technical question. They are struggling because they can’t figure out how to get along with their kids, their parents, their spouses, their siblings, their neighbors, or their friends. How do we stop hurting each other’s feelings and find a way to feel safely connected and love one another? That’s our big challenge.
Printed with permission: Harvard Gazette online article, August 29, 2025
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Budget carveout appears to stymie apartment construction in powerful Democrat’s district
By Ben Christopher
EARLIER THIS YEAR CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS DELIVERED AN HISTORIC VICTORY FOR CHAMPIONS OF MORE HOUSING CONSTRUCTION by exempting most urban apartment developments from the California Environmental Quality Act, a 50-year-old statute that Yes In My Backyard advocates and the building industry have long blamed as an impediment to building more homes.
A bill proposed Monday night, just days before the end of the legislative session, would punch a very small hole in that landmark law that appears to apply to just one proposed apartment building in California — in the district represented by the incoming leader of the state Senate.
Senate Bill 158 would subject any project within a city of more than 85,000 but fewer than 95,000 people and within a county of between 440,000 and 455,000 people to the state’s environmental review law.
That only describes one place in California, according to 2020 Census data: Santa Barbara, a city represented by Sen. Monique Limón.
Earlier this year Democrats in the state Senate chose Limón as the body’s next leader. She is set to replace Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire, who is termed out in early 2026.
The legislation further narrows the exemption to any project that abuts a wetland, a creek and a state registered historical landmark. It also carves out projects larger than four acres and those that have made use of a particular state law known as the “builder’s remedy,” which allows developers to bypass local approval processes if a city is out of compliance with state housing planning law.
On social media, Jordan Grimes with the Bay Area nonprofit Greenbelt Alliance and a frequent poster on land use disputes, noted that all those provisions appear to describe a single 270-unit, eight-story building proposed for a site behind Santa Barbara’s historic mission. The project has been the subject of considerable ire among some of the affluent coastal city’s residents and elected leaders. In May, the Santa Barbara mayor called the project a “horrendous nightmare.”
The developers behind the project, going under the corporate name The Mission LLC, have sued the city multiple times, alleging that local officials have illegally delayed the project and denied it a religious-based
property tax exemption.
Responding to a question from CalMatters in a written statement, Limón’s office denied that the bill was “designed to prevent a specific project from moving forward.”
“This bill clarifies narrow instances when environmental review, public input, and mitigation efforts are required on a development that poses a risk to safety,” the statement reads.
In response to a series of follow-up questions, Limón’s office confirmed the senator was responsible for the new legislative language, but refused to explain whether the Mission project is one of the “narrow instances” in which additional review is required and whether there are, in fact, any others.
‘Wealthy NIMBY constituents’
Opponents of the Mission project, which is located at the mouth of a canyon north of Santa Barbara’s downtown, have raised concerns about wildfires and flooding risk.
The City of Santa Barbara has argued that the CEQA exemption law from earlier this year does not apply to the project. That’s based on the city’s interpretation of the law. The budget bill introduced this week would legally reinforce that position.
In an email, Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse said he would not comment on the project, citing “frequent and continuing litigation with the applicants.”
In an unattributed statement from Mission LLC, the company slammed the deal and said it would sue, “as California prohibits legislation attacking a single project.”
“This bill is an example of the control of public policy by a few wealthy NIMBYs in an attempt to obstruct desperately needed low-income housing,” the company wrote. “The project, located in a wealthy area of Santa Barbara, would provide 54 lowincome units and this attempt to block it demonstrates the kowtowing of some legislators to wealthy NIMBY constituents.”
The last-minute exemption is part of a broader budget trailer bill — legislation that is meant to direct state agencies on how to administer the year’s budget, but which in practice often become vehicles for a variety of policy changes. Unlike other legislation, budget bills are not authored by individual legislators, but by the entire budget committee.
This year has seen the Legislature take up a bevy of uber-ambitious housing production bills, aimed at making it easier
for developers to build in the face of a chronic statewide housing affordability crisis. Throughout the year, a political schism has emerged between the Assembly, helmed by “Yes In My Backyard”-aligned Speaker Robert Rivas, and the Senate, which has been less receptive to that ideology.
For those hoping to divine how the Senate under Limón’s leadership might welcome pro-development legislation, the
11th-hour carve out is potentially telling.
“Is the incoming leader of the California senate sneakily trying to kill a proposed 250 unit apartment building in Santa Barbara via a budget trailer bill? It certainly seems like it!,” Grimes wrote on X.
This story was originally published by CalMatters.org | 9.8.25
Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
Incoming state Sen. President Pro Tem Monique Limón in the Capitol Annex Swing Space in Sacramento on Aug. 18, 2025.
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