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Got any hobbies? I am an avid board gamer. I have a deep passion for board games and role-playing games. I was the general manager of the board game store in town for multiple years, and I still work there during the holidays and summer. Additionally, I love to cook. I am always trying to experiment with new recipes and flavors to spice up a considerable repertoire of traditional recipes I hold near and dear to my heart. My personal favorite, which was introduced to me by my girlfriend, is a salmon and orzo salad with cucumber, feta, tomato, olives, and avocado. What would you like to do as a career? I would love to become an investigative journalist, uncovering truth and exposing inequity and injustice, but that is a hard market to corner. I would also enjoy working for the PR department of a game company, like Wizards of the Coast or Fantasy Flight Games. To combine my passion for fantasy and games coupled with my skills in creative writing journalism would be an absolute dream come true.

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S.B. Roasted over Labor Day

SANTA BARBARA SUNRISE: The smoke from California wildfires obscures the Labor Day sunrise as seen in Santa Barbara, which saw triple-digit temps this weekend.

very toasty Labor Day weekend registered some incredible temperatures, especially on Sunday, which was a record-setter across Southern California, and high winds propelled several fires, including the Dolan Fire in the northern region of the Los Padres National Forest. It flared up Tuesday morning in the Nacimiento-Fergusson Road area near Big Sur, burning the fire station completely to the ground and forcing 14 firefighters to take to their fire shelters. Three were airlifted to a hospital in Fresno, with one in critical condition and two in fair shape, said Andrew Madsen, a spokesperson for Los Padres. Over the course of the day, the fire rapidly grew from 40,000 to 73,000 acres.

The fire weather has been most severe in inland areas, as indicated by the rescues of about 400 people since Sunday from recreational areas in the path of the Creek Fire in the Sierra National Forest. Eight national forests have been closed by authorities, who are evaluating the closure every day on the basis of weather conditions. Signs warning hikers and campers of the dangers have been posted, said Madsen, and forest personnel are driving along trails and dirt roads to try to reach people who are already backpacking and camping in those forests, which are Los Padres, Sierra, Stanislaus, Sequoia, Inyo, Angeles, San Bernardino, and Cleveland. The use of gas stoves, campfires, or any

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other potential ignition source is now prohibited in all the national forests in California, and all federal developed campgrounds and day-use sites have been closed. The unbearable heat that descended on Santa Barbara and the rest of Southern California started on Saturday and continued through the night, hitting 102 degrees on the San Marcos Pass at 3 a.m. on Sunday, subsiding to a relatively cool 98 degrees at six o’clock in the morning before rising into triple digits again once the sun rose. Westlake Village was the southland’s official recordsetter, peaking at 121 degrees on Sunday over its previous 2006 record of 119, the hottest at any National Weather Service monitor. That was surpassed by Solvang, however, which hit 122 degrees unofficially. The foothills topped 110 degrees across Santa Barbara’s south coast, which was under a fire warning for dry, gusty winds from Saturday evening through Monday night. The heat got to be too much for a hiker in Montecito late Sunday afternoon, who was brought down safely off the San Ysidro Trail by the county’s Search and Rescue squad and Montecito firefighters. A vegetation fire in Lompoc’s Miguelito Creek area Monday afternoon was fortunately the county’s only reported fire this weekend, knocked down at 20 acres after a full-court press with hand crews and a water-dropping helicopter. Many residents called 9-1-1 that morning because of the smoky haze in the air; it was drifting in from fires to the south, said Eric Boldt with the National Weather Service, possibly the El Dorado or Bobcat fires. The sizzling holiday was followed by cool fog along the coast and temperatures in the 80s in the Santa Ynez Valley. The haze that remains in the air is likely from Northern and Central California fires, Boldt said. He noted that SoCal’s worst heat can occur in September and October when the seasonal hot winds blow, so the 100-degree temperatures —Jean Yamamura may not be entirely behind us.

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Hotly Contested Teen Talk Class Approved for S.B. Unified Middle Schools

ing it grooms them for pedophilia. Many criticized it for not being inclusive of the moral views of parents and pushed for adoption of a different curriculum, HEART, which includes a parent/student interview assignment. A large majority also claimed that Teen Talk has no Spanish version and that the district has kept Spanishspeaking parents in the dark, although the curriculum is available in Spanish and several Spanish-speaking parents spoke, many vehemently opposed to Teen Talk while others were supportive of it. “I have two kids at Santa Barbara Unified schools, and I am in favor of this sexual education,” Manuela Fierros said in Spanish through translator Sofia Rubalcava. “We as Latinos didn’t receive sexual education, and many people became parents at a young age because they didn’t have an appropriate education. In my case, I feel like it’s a much-needed curriculum both for parents and students because sometimes my MOVING FORWARD: “... I believe it is time to move forward on a curriculum that’s compliant, that’s data-driven, that’s scientific,” School Board President Laura Capps kids ask me things that I don’t know how to answer.” said Tuesday. At the heart of the clash was transparency. Nearly all who spoke against Teen Talk implored the board to table the superintendent’s office since March. discussion until more parent input could be collected and that “The first time that the curriculum was brought forward the curriculum itself has been largely hidden from the public. for parent review, I believe the process was not as transparThe district held five parent-input meetings in January 2020, ent as it could have been to parents and the community,” said and the curriculum itself has been available for viewing in the Boardmember Jackie Reid. “But the board made additional PAU L WEL LM AN FI LE PHOTO

by Delaney Smith ollowing hours of vehement opposition from parents and other community members about a sexual education curriculum, the Santa Barbara School Board unanimously adopted the disputed curriculum, Teen Talk. It was time. That was the sentiment of all five board members, who weren’t hearing the Teen Talk resistance for the first time Tuesday. It was first brought before the board nearly a year ago as an option for compliance with the 2016 California Healthy Youth Act, which requires school districts to provide students with “integrated, comprehensive, accurate, and unbiased comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention education” at least once in middle and high school. The board approved it for the middle-school level. “This process has been ongoing since last fall, and I believe it is time to move forward on a curriculum that’s compliant, that’s data-driven, that’s scientific,” Board President Laura Capps said. “…Often, most of my days are speaking to parents. I’ve met with many of the opponents to Teen Talk who spoke this evening. You know that; I’ve sat down with many of you and talked to many of you on the phone.” The outrage over the curriculum stemmed from a wide range of rationale. Some charged that Teen Talk teaches values that are against every major religion and that it is part of a greater agenda to indoctrinate children, some also claim-

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Hannah-Beth Jackson’s Last Hurrah

CORONAVIRUS Between 8/28 and 9/4, the Sheriff ’s Office announced 39 new cases of COVID-19 among the incarcerated population at the County Jail. The Sheriff ’s Office says that the outbreak likely originated with newly admitted individuals who completed a 14-day quarantine period before being admitted into the jail’s main population but were asymptomatic. The total number of cases among the incarcerated population at the jail now stands at 81, up from just seven this time last month.

‘Fourteen years in this place,’ Jackson said with only a semisardonic laugh, ‘and it’s still a mess.’

All Sport Fitness Center, a Buellton gym, was ordered shut down by Judge Jed Beebe for operating in direct violation of multiple state and local health orders relating to COVID containment. According to multiple court documents, gym owner David Kenneth Henrey was notified multiple times since June 3 that his gym operation on Industrial Way violates county and state public health orders. Henrey, according to those documents, stated he would not comply with those orders, which he reportedly argued were not legally enforceable. Henrey has vowed to fight the injunction in court when his case is heard 9/11.

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by Nick Welsh or State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, it was a cliffhanger of a nail-biter. Just three minutes before midnight on the very last day of this year’s legislative session — not to mention the last three minutes left of Jackson’s 14-year career in the state capitol — Jackson managed to wrangle the final vote needed to pass her bitterly fought bill to extend job security protections so California workers can take time off to care for themselves, a newborn, or a sick family member without fear of losing their jobs. Although Jackson had already secured the votes needed from her own chamber, the State Senate, its fate in the Assembly was anything but certain. Not only was the Chamber of Commerce vehemently opposed, but so too were many moderate Democrats who worried the bill imposed new and potentially onerous requirements on smaller businesses as they ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS: Outgoing State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson said she definitely won’t miss the early morning struggled to stay afloat in the time plane trips to Sacramento via Burbank, but there is a lot she will: “I’m definitely going to miss having a seat at the table in the of COVID. Jackson, never one to room where it all happens.” back down, insisted that COVID proved just how vital the protections her bill offered are. hell in Sacramento, though with a four-year care for themselves or sick relatives, the Jackson was quick to praise the work interim between the first six years she spent additional job protection is even more draof Santa Barbara’s State Assemblymember in the Assembly and the eight subsequent matic under Jackson’s bill. Currently, that Monique Limón — visibly pregnant — roust- years she spent in the Senate. protection exists only for companies with ing up the necessary votes among her Existing state law allows workers in Cali- 50 or more employees. Under Jackson’s bill, Assembly colleagues. Likewise, Jackson gave fornia to take 12 weeks off to bond with new- employees at companies with five or more credit to Oakland Assemblymember Buffy borns or to care for one’s self or sick relatives. workers will be covered as well. That reportWicks, who cast her ballot in favor of the bill, And for eight of those 12 weeks, paid leave is edly covers 5.8 million additional workers. Senate Bill 1383, with a newborn slung over provided. “The problem is a lot of workers The Chamber of Commerce attacked don’t take advantage of this Jackson’s bill as a “job killer.” Given the numbecause there’s no guarantee ber of times Jackson and Chamber lobbyists their job will still be there have crossed swords over the years, that epiwhen they get back. Our bill thet could well be inscribed on her business expands the guarantees that card by now. their job will be protected,” Opponents of the bill contend it imposes she explained. too much of a burden on smaller companies, According to Jackson, a which will now find themselves forced to 2011 poll showed that two hire temporary workers in the meantime out of five workers chose not rather than hiring — and training — fullto take advantage of the paid family leave for time replacements. But more, Jackson’s bill her shoulder at 11:10 p.m. While Wicks and her still-breastfeeding which they were eligible out of fear of los- gives employees the right to sue if such prodaughter provided the night’s photo-finish ing their jobs. “You need to remember that tections are not offered. highlight — Hillary Clinton tweeted her the employers are not paying this money. Jackson has long insisted that rights withcasting her ballot — it was not enough The employees are paying themselves with out remedies are no rights at all. But for those to put Jackson and her bill over the top. It money that’s been deducted out of their pay- in the business community, the legislation would require six votes taken between 11:10 checks, just like unemployment,” she said. paints yet another legal bull’s-eye on their and 11:57 to find the 10 votes needed to give There is already some job protection for collective posteriors. Jackson’s bill the 50 percent plus one needed. people taking family leave, Jackson stated, In the past eight years, Jackson has introIronically, the last and decisive vote would be just not enough. The new bill, which goes duced eight bills designed to expand Calicast by the moderate Democrat leading the into effect January 1, 2021, will extend job fornia’s family leave provisions. The most opposition against the family leave measure, protection coverage for workers employed at recent was passed in 2017 — also decried as Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula. The companies with five to 20 employees. Right a job killer — but that too came after years of very next day, he would resign his leadership now, those job-security protections are lim- legislative struggle. post as chair of the moderate caucus. ited to employees who work for companies Jackson, a leader in Sacramento on issues For Jackson — a fiercely outspoken liberal with 20 or more workers. According to Jack- of pay and gender equity, said the burden Democrat and ardent proponent of family son’s statistics, that will extend protection to of raising children still falls disproportionleave legislation — the night proved a fitting 2.88 million additional California workers. ately on women and that she’s hoping her For workers hoping to take time off to legislation allows men to participate more conclusion to the 14 years she’s spent raising

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A man suspected of robbing the Mobil gas station at La Cumbre and State Street at gunpoint was caught by police after being caught in Labor Day traffic. After the alleged robbery on 9/7, a vehicle matching the gasstation attendant’s description was headed south on the 101 and recognized by an SBPD officer, who caught up to the car with the help of CHP. The police report identifies the driver as Ventura resident Russell B. Wallace, 29, and alleges that the car contained evidence of the robbery, a loaded handgun, and an AR-15 assault rifle. Wallace is currently being held without bail in County Jail. A body discovered in Gaviota on 9/9 was identified as Jorge Pino, who apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Sheriff ’s Office. Pino, a 57-year-old resident of Salt Lake City, was a suspect in two murders in Anaheim, the Anaheim Police Department stated in a press release. That morning, Anaheim police officers responded to a call about gunshots heard in an apartment and discovered the bodies of Maria Ramirez, 47, and Efrain Hernandez-Ramirez, 40. The Anaheim police stated that Pino and Ramirez had been dating, a long-term relationship that ended recently. Orange County Crime

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Jackson said she definitely won’t miss the grueling early morning plane trips— 4 a.m.—to Sacramento via Burbank. But there was lot that she will. “I’m going to miss people returning my phone calls. I’m going to miss people laughing at my jokes,” she said. “And I’m definitely going to miss having a seat at the table in the room where it all happens.” Jackson said she intends to take more than a few walks on a few beaches, but that she’s hardly retiring from public life. “There’s a lot more mischief to be made,” she said. “But I’m not sure how I’m going to n do it.”

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port Teen Talk.” The “interesting parts” Cole likely referred to are the curriculum’s coverage of topics such as safe oral sex, anal sex, LGBTQ-inclusive lessons and terminology, and consent to sex or sexual acts—all topics that were consistently brought up as egregious. “My grandmother would always say that each generation gets wiser in terms of that because of the access to technology; our kids already have access,” Boardmember Wendy Sims-Moten said. “They can look at things we don’t necessarily want them to look at, so we want to make sure that they have factbased information. “Some of the consternation and the comments were, ‘I don’t want my child to be exposed to that…’ It’s the uncomfortableness of talking to my child about this. And we did talk about how Teen Talk does create the opportunity for parents to have that difficult conversation, and if nothing else, it starts the conversation.” Teen Talk will be implemented in spring 2021, and training for teachers and parents is in the current fall/winter semester. The class will take place over the 30-minute universal independent learning time on Mondays and will be taught by healthcredentialed staff and PE teachers. Parents can opt their child out of the class, which the district will communicate to families.

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S.B. Still Stuck in Purple COVID-19 Tier

espite steadily falling numbers, including hospitalizations and positive test rates, Santa Barbara County remains stuck in the top purple tier of the state’s new color-coded COVID-19 tracking system, meaning the virus is still considered “widespread” in the region and many nonessential indoor businesses remain closed. Santa Barbara health authorities announced Tuesday a seven-day average case rate — one of the key metrics of the new four-tiered system — of 8.3 new cases per 100,000 county residents. That figure needs to drop to 7.0 for the county to enter the lower red tier and allow for more business reopenings. Officials noted Santa Barbara’s number was 9.0 on August 31. They expressed guarded optimism the region could reach 7.0 by the end of September.

Neighboring Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties remain in the top purple tier, as well. When the new system went into effect on August 31, 38 of California’s counties were purple, nine red, nine orange, and two yellow. Since then, five counties have dropped from purple to red. Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital’s infectious-disease expert, called the decreasing hospitalization rate in the area “a really tremendous win.” It’s been cut in half over the last couple of months, she said. Fitzgibbons also urged Santa Barbara residents to start preparing for the flu season by getting a flu shot and being mindful of their health. “Please, please, please take care of yourself now,” she said. “Think about ways to enter flu season as healthy and safe as possible so you and your loved ones can stay out of the hospital.” —Tyler Hayden

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Judge Royce Rutledge Lewellen (pictured right), whose Santa Barbara County career spanned from the courtroom to the vineyard, died on 9/2 at 89. Among other accolades, Lewellen founded Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards with his longtime friend and regional pioneer Louis Lucas (pictured left) in 1996, and is also the man for whom the Santa Maria courthouse

is named. Lewellen served as a dedicated philanthropist, and through the Solvang Business Association, he and others developed the Solvang Festival Theater in 1974. His wife, Ann Foxworthy Lewellen, called Lewellen the “Energizer Bunny” as a leader for so many causes. “His enthusiasm and his energy were truly remarkable,” she said.

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ELECTION 2020

FIVE ENTER, TWO WILL WIN: Pictured from left, Goleta City Council incumbents Stuart Kasdin and Kyle Richards — both running for reelection in this November’s election — are being challenged by candidates Grace Wallace, Justin Shores, and Bruce Wallach.

Five Candidates Face Off in Goleta City Council Race Incumbents Kasdin and Richards Challenged by Wallace, Shores, and Wallach T

by Jean Yamamura hree candidates have stepped up to challenge the two incumbents running for reelection to the Goleta City Council. All three, however, believe the city is well-run and focused on subjects they care about — careful growth, keeping open space, and improving the environment. It’s more a question of style rather than issues that distinguish the candidates. The following are edited versions of interviews with each candidate. The more complete conversations can be seen online at Independent.com.

STUART KASDIN: PRIORITIES IN ORDER

On the City Council dais, Stuart Kasdin has been able to test the governmental theories he teaches — currently at Santa Barbara City College. One process he brought to the city was priority planning, which he believed would help stop councilmembers from diverting city staff from ongoing work. The result, Kasdin noted, was the completion of several long-languishing projects, such as the overhaul of the zoning ordinance, a relic from 2001 when the county controlled Goleta; the butterfly grove management program; the Jonny D. Wallis Park, which had been a sign on a fence since 2011; and the construction of sidewalks in Old Town. Kasdin also successfully pushed for a more careful examination of how projects are funded. “We were giving the Salvation Army money to hold a bed for the city, but they were restrictive about who could stay there,” he said. After assessing alternative nonprofits, the city realized Santa Barbara PATH would work best for Goleta’s homeless population. “We were able to send the right people to the right shelter and have that bed be used,” Kasdin said. Kasdin voted against a recent proposal to put a measure on the November ballot that would raise Goleta’s sales tax by a half point. “Having worked in budget a long time” — for 12 years, Kasdin was part of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget — “the whole point of priorities is to set priorities,” he said. “If there was a pressing need for additional revenue, we need to identify that. But getting money for the sake of getting money — I couldn’t justify that, especially when we were talking about a sales tax that would affect everyone, including the poor in our community.”

KYLE RICHARDS: A WHIRLWIND OF INFORMATION

“Coming into this four years ago, I felt like the city was a ship that was going in the wrong direction,” said Kyle Richards, who was elected in 2016.” Over time, we’ve changed direction. And I think we now need to stay the course.” Richards is proud of the council’s ability to support a change in the vast Westar/Hollister Village development. A lawsuit by a neighbor, city negotiations, and the decline in

storefronts due to the hegemony of online retailers combined to have Westar ask for an amendment to instead build studios and one-bedroom apartments. Richards had advocated passionately for the failed attempt to put the sales tax on the ballot as a way to fund city services: “We’ve only begun to feel the economic effects of the pandemic, and I am concerned that we won’t be able to provide for residents” such as well-maintained roads, sidewalks, libraries, and parks. Richards has lived in Goleta for 23 years, arriving in 1997 to UC Santa Barbara, where he’s the policy analyst for the university’s Academic Senate. “One of the things I really love about the Goleta community is the level of involvement, well, at least pre-COVID,” he said, citing the packed council chambers when decisions were made about the butterfly grove’s management plan. “We had to send it back,” he said. “There were so many in the community who were knowledgeable and told us more about the science and biology.” Richards has a long list of accomplishments he’s proud of, including the San Jose bicycle lane which will enable Cathedral Oaks residents to bike and jog to Old Town and to Goleta Beach. And a related project which will give motorists two more ways to access Old Town’s industrial area and add roundabouts on Hollister to either side of the 217 overpass, which will serve to both slow traffic and shorten wait times at the intersections.

BLANCHE ‘GRACE’ WALLACE: JUST CALL ME GRACE

Blanche “Grace” Wallace, whom everyone calls Grace, attends several council meetings a month. “I’ve been very involved in learning the process,” she said, and she wants “government and community to work together for the common good of Goleta citizens.” As part of the Old Town association, Wallace championed the planting of flowers along Hollister as part of a “Love Your City” campaign, she said, toting gallon jugs of water in a baby carriage to keep them alive and working with the city’s street maintenance crew to keep them in place. She gained donations from businesses so that she could stretch the funding from the city, and she’s proud that the project stayed within its budget, an accomplishment she thought

she could translate to the rest of the city. While the council has been doing a pretty decent job, Wallace said, one thing that concerns her is the new set of roundabouts that could break ground next year on Hollister at the State Highway 217 overpass. “I see mothers with two or three little ones cross the street there,” she explained, on their way to St. Raphael Elementary School, “and there could be a danger for them.” Balancing open space and moderate growth would be another of Wallace’s goals on the council, she said. “I would like to maintain our open space,” she said, while at the same time noting how proud Goletans are that “we can stay right here in Goleta and go to our own nice restaurants.” She hopes to be a voice for small businesses to keep it that way.

JUSTIN SHORES: A CALLING TO RUN FOR OFFICE

Justin Shores has a burning ambition to better his adopted hometown of Goleta — he says it’s a calling. Currently a service manager at the Toyota dealership in Old Town, Shores said he wants to work with residents, parents, and teens on gang issues; get homeless people off the streets; and be an advocate for business. “I didn’t realize that gangs in Goleta were the number-one law-enforcement issue until I spoke with Sheriff Bill Brown,” Shores said. “We need a voice on the council … to talk to the parents and get them more support in getting their kids off the streets.” “My biggest goal would be to renegotiate the RNA with the county,” he said. The RNA, or the Revenue Neutrality Agreement, was approved by voters when Goleta was created. It gives the county a third of Goleta’s sales tax and half its property tax to pay for county services “in perpetuity.” Since Goleta housing and retail have grown — most recently, a Target replacing a Kmart store — Shores believes the city has a case to renegotiate. Shores, who grew up in Placerville in the Sierra Nevada foothills, said he understood the homeless issue. “My dad was homeless. I used to visit him under a bridge,” he said. The focus should be long-term, he advocated, not only counseling for drug abuse and mental health but also jobs to instill a sense of personal responsibility. “I’ve been poor,” he said. “But we can’t CONT’D 

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Four-Story State Street Project Gets Warm Welcome

proposal to build a four-story housing project on the 700 block of Stare Street plop in the middle of downtown Santa Barbara received a warm and enthusiastic — if conceptual — welcome by the City of Santa Barbara’s Planning Commission on Thursday, September 3. Reflecting the profound need for more housing and the dubious future of retail as it’s currently IN CONCEPT: Downtown developer Jim Knell is proposing to understood, commercial landlord demolish the Press Room (above) and Restoration Hardware and developer Jim Knell of SIMA buildings to make way for a four-story housing project. Management is proposing to build The Planning Commission hearing is the 36 units of rental housing in a fourstory project that will stand 48 feet off first of many design review hearings that the ground at its highest points. Knell is will span many years before a final resoproposing to demolish two existing struc- lution is reached. The average size of the tures — at 710 State Street (Restoration proposed units is 804 square feet. Given Hardware) and 15 East Ortega Street (the that Knell is applying under the auspices Press Room)—while leaving the properties of the city’s Average Unit-size Density profrom 714 to 720 State Street still standing. gram—which allows greater building denThe Planning Commission hearings sities and less demanding requirements—10 were strictly of a conceptual nature; such percent of the units will have to be affordexchanges are designed to alert devel- able. To the extent there’s any push from opers sooner rather than later of any City Hall to expand that, Knell—known imminent issues. In this case, the commis- as a successful, hard-nosed business operasioners themselves were welcoming in their tor—indicated he’d push back. The high comments. price of real estate, he noted, does not allow Supporters of the Press Room, the iconic for affordable development. and much-loved Ortega Street watering Knell’s is the second major housing prohole that would be displaced by the proposal to hit State Street this year. Developer posed development, expressed concern Peter Lewis has submitted plans for an about the loss of a downtown business 81-unit mixed-use development of rental that has consistently drawn an especially housing and retail in the parking lot behind loyal local customer base. Commission- 410 State Street, the now-vacant site of a forers expressed hope that Knell—the biggest mer Staples office-supply emporium. Curcommercial landlord in downtown Santa rently, his plans call for maximum heights Barbara—could work out new accommo- of 52 feet, which exceed the city’s current height maximum of 48 feet. —Nick Welsh dations for the Press Room.

Goleta City Council Race cont’d allow our town to be trashed and burned down.” As an advocate for business, Shores believed that doctors, not officials, should deal with the health side of the coronavirus. In his job, he wears a face covering 10-12 hours a day. “Everyone’s wearing masks,” Shores noted. “If they work, then businesses should be allowed to open up. Do masks work or not?”

BRUCE WALLACH: NEW CITY IDEAS

To introduce himself as a City Council candidate, Bruce Wallach said he’s been knocking on doors around town; in return, he’s been learning about how Goletans feel about all sorts of things, among them the roundabouts at the 217 and Hollister, parking in the middle of Hollister, and a homeless shelter in the city. Wallach is entering his first run for City Council, having attempted the school board in 2018 and the water board in 2010.

Reviving Old Town, where Wallach lives, is something he’s pondered. He thinks a narrowed Hollister Avenue with parking in the center of the street could increase business dramatically, as a similar plan in Orange County had, and that the Hollister/217 roundabouts could end the traffic-signal wait times. “Some want them; some don’t,” he reported. One person was concerned the middle-of-the-road parking could endanger elderly people trying to cross to the sidewalk. “Is it good for Old Town to increase its business?” he asked rhetorically. Wallach is a writer who has authored “simple fairy tales with animals that talk,” he said; he states he came up with the idea for Disney’s The Lion King. Making Goleta a beautiful, fun, and livable city is his goal, and some development, but not too much, was needed so that police and fire employees could live in town, he said. Among his outside-the-box ideas was to place housing in pockets amid the avocado groves. “Not a lot of people would be living nearby, and there’d n be less traffic congestion,” he noted.

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love of playing tennis with his wife, but his heart was with art, classical music, and jazz. Ray is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy, and his sisters, Peggy Stein and Patsy Ortiz. Due to the corona virus restrictions, a memorial will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to Big Life, African Wildlife Foundation, or World Wildlife Fund.

Dorothy Ellen Fitzgerald Tremblay passed away in her sleep on August 28, 2020. She had a tremendous impact on so many over her treasured lifetime. Dorothy was born on November 24, 1926 on a farm in Wisconsin. Her mother and father passed away while she was a child. Her stepmother, Isabelle Fitzgerald, brought her to Spokane, Washington in 1946. It was there that she met the love of her life, Max Tremblay, at Gonzaga University. They married and had five children in Spokane. In 1958, she and her husband brought their 5 kids to Hollywood, CA for a business opportunity with the House of Hollywood Cosmetics Company. When this business venture didn’t work out, Max told Dorothy, “if we have to start over, let’s do it in the most beautiful city in the world, Santa Barbara!” In 1964, Max and Dorothy moved to Santa Barbara with their family and Dorothy got a job as a secretary at the Los Padres National Forest Service. She moved up the ranks quickly and became the first woman to achieve the position of “Personnel Officer” for Los Padres National Forest. After retiring from the Forest Service at the age of 65, she came to work in the financial services arena for her son, Tim. She did an outstanding job there for 26 years! Her wisdom, intelligence, kindness and great sense of humor were a job to all. Dorothy’s greatest treasures are her faith and family. She was a lector at Sunday Mass for Our Lady of Sorrows church for over 20 years. Her husband, Max, passed away in 2001. She is survived by her five children: daughter Mary Catherine Swaneagle, son John Tremblay, son Tim Tremblay and his wife Marcia, daughter Moira Barbara Ruiz and her husband Mark, and daughter Margaret Meat and her husband Floyd. She has 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Grandma Dottie will be missed by so many!

Patrick Thomas Caswell passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 29, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Patrick was born on June 11, 1955, in Santa Barbara, CA. He was proud to be an 8th generation Santa Barbara native and loved calling Santa Barbara home. He graduated from San Marcos High School in 1974 where he played water polo and won numerous awards for his artwork. He graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1980 with a degree in Business. Patrick went on to banking and was the Vice President and manager of the Bank of Montecito at the La Cumbre office. It was while he was banking that Patrick met the love of his life, Sandy. Three weeks from the day they met Patrick proposed and six months from the day they met they were married. Patrick left banking in 1990 and became the owner of Knapp Nursery in Goleta with his wife, Sandy. Patrick loved working outside and with plants. Patrick was a hard worker and it showed in everything he did. Later in life Patrick enjoyed restoring old cars. His favorite was a 1950 Chevy panel truck. He won numerous car shows and was respected for his hard work and attention to detail. Patrick loved animals, boats, and music, but most of all he loved his family. Anyone who met Patrick knew he was a family man. He was very proud of his family and loved spending time with them. Patrick is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandy, and his three children, Jessica (Ryan), Janna, and Matthew, and his three grandchildren, Madilynn, Katherine and Daniel. Patrick is also survived by his mother, Doris, his brother, Mark, and his dear friend George Vranish. Patrick was an avid supporter of the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission and Sarah House. The family has requested donations be made in his honor in lieu of flowers. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

June left us on Dec 12. She leaves behind husband Bob, daughters Jennifer and Robin, sons in law Michael and Gregory, grandchildren Jessica, Brian, Alice, Henry and Kaity. A celebration of life will be held for her on Sept 12, 2020 at Cambridge Drive Community Church, 550 Cambridge Dr, Goleta at 1PM. If you would wish to make a donation in her memory, her two favorite local charities are Unity Shoppe and Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, since we were never hungry or homeless.

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Forever Young 1978-1998 We miss you now as much as when you were taken from us. Love always Mom and Dad

Keith yves-Chalifoux Feasey 10/1/1986 - 9/27/2020

Raymond Cuevas was born and raised in Los Angeles, but spent the last 21 years of his life in Fillmore, California. Earning a scholarship from the Chouinard Art Institute and using the G.I. Bill as a veteran of the Korean War, he continued his studies at Otis Art Institute. After graduating, Cuevas worked as a commercial artist and awardwinning graphic designer for more than 25 years. In 1985, he began painting the unique landscapes of the Los Angeles and San Gabriel areas. In 1999, after moving to Ventura County, he focused on the remaining rural landscapes of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Raymond Cuevas painted landscapes, cityscapes and figurative paintings. His work has been shown and auctioned at Bonhams and Butterfield, as well as John Moran Auctioneers. He was also an Artist Member of the California Art Club. He loved nature and all animals, especially his little dogs and cats. He shared a life-long

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The light went out for so many on August 27, 2020 when Keith passed on in Santa Barbara California. His wife and life partner, Aeron Hart, lost her husband; his daughter, Aeona Hart, lost her father; his sister, Nikara Feasey and her husband Jamie Cherry lost their brother; and Andrew Hart lost his brother-in-law. His mother Zona Chalifoux and father, Les Feasey, lost their baby boy. Aunts, Uncles, and cousins covering the world will always carry him with them . Aeron and Aeona were his life. A true family man, Keith loved his “pretties” (Aeron and Aeona) with all his being. Beyond the immediate family, Keith was loved by so many. A charismatic, loving, fiery individual that made friends wherever he went. Although his friends were innumerable, many were life-long. You know who you are…Keith always kept you in his heart. As many of have

indicated, he was “bigger than life and “a legend.” Keith was born in Pacific Palisades CA and moved to Virginia as a child. He attended Merriweather Lewis Elementary School, Henley Middle School, Western Albemarle High School where he played soccer and lacrosse on the varsity and junior varsity teams as a midfielder. After completing the construction academy at Piedmont Community College, Keith went on to learn his craft as a winemaker at Keswick, White Hall, and Glen Manor Vineyards in Virginia, from 2009 to 2015. He knew winemaking production from the ground up. At various career points, Keith was a winemaker, vineyard and cellar manager, also breaking ground and planted grapes for a new vineyard. In 2015, he was hired for these talents by Santa Barbara Winery and Lafond Label in Santa Barbara California, where he oversaw white wine production until COVID hit. Keith was passionate and proud of all his wines. In January of this year, two of his wines (2018 Sauvignon Blanc [Stainless Steel] and Sauvignon Blanc received a 92 and 90 rating by the Wine Enthusiast magazine. A lesser known aspect of who he was, Keith was an amateur historian and very proud of his heritage, which has been traced back centuries all the way to pirates and Knights Templar of La Rochelle France, as well as New Zealand family with another prestigious and long history. If needed, Keith with a hearty laugh would blame his genes for his love of wine and food. Virginia was in Keith’s heart. He grew up building forts and beagling in the woods, hunting deer, participating in military reenactments, mucking stalls for his sister’s horses and becoming a crafted marksman. He loved his friends and helped create more than one good party around a bonfire on a Virginia farm. In Virginia and in California, his celebration of life is consistent with Keith’s love of a good party, great food (Southern BBQ) and wine. We have a go fund me for Aeron and Aeona to pick up the pieces and have the protection and love from all who knew Keith. https://www.gofundme. com/manage/keithfeasey-funeral-proceeds/ Continued on p. 14

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News-Press Owner Ordered to Pay $2M Program Provides Quarantine Housing to Farmworkers

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Another $221,000 was awarded to workhe timing couldn’t have been better. Dickie Montemayor, an administra- ers for merit pay increases they would have received had the managetive law judge for the National Labor ment and owners of the Relations Board (NLRB) News-Press not eliminated saw fit to observe this the merit-pay-increase weekend’s Labor Day system in place when festivities by dropping a newsroom employees $2 million bomb on the voted to be represented Santa Barbara Newsby the Teamsters in SepPress and its ever-embattember 2006. In addition, tled owner, Wendy P. the judge ordered McCaw McCaw, for unfair labor — sole owner of the Newspractices and bad-faith Press—to pay the newsroom union $111,040 for bargaining — described expenses accrued at a time variously in the court News-Press owner Wendy P. McCaw when the owners were ruling as “flagrant” and “aggravated” — that the judge said would engaged in bad-faith bargaining. take 17 paragraphs to list in full. These Adding an element of perverse irony, violations, the judge decreed, date back to the writer who benefited the most from the more than a decade ago, when that news- NLRB ruling was Richard Mineards, a highpaper was in the throes of a bitter labor society columnist who covers galas, soirées, dispute with its newsroom employees over charity events, and polo field festivities, who unionization. was awarded $550,106 for being terminated The ruling awarded $936,000 to 40 for allegedly “economic reasons” when newsroom workers represented by the Mineards was covered by the union. Likewise, the order awarded $157,000 to union to compensate them for loss of earnings they would have accrued had the former sportswriter Dennis Moran. Moran’s News-Press not hired temporary workers to award is lower in part because his base pay perform many of the functions that would was lower, but since being laid off on the preotherwise have been handled by employees text of economic reasons, he found a host of covered by the union contract. —Nick Welsh other jobs.

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n September 3, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced that Santa Barbara County has joined the Housing for the Harvest program, which provides temporary hotel rooms for California farmworkers who have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19 but are unable to adequately quarantine at home. Local officials and grassroots organizations that work closely with the farmworker community, also known as campesinos, applauded the move, citing it as an important step to protect farmworkers, who often live in packed housing that makes social distancing impossible. The Housing for the Harvest program, which was announced by California Governor Gavin Newsom in August, offers agricultural workers temporary hotel housing where they can sufficiently self-isolate. According to the program’s website, the State of California will purchase 14-day hotel stays for workers in participating counties. To qualify, one must work in agriculture or food processing in California, have tested positive or been exposed to COVID-19, and lack sufficient space at home to selfisolate. Under the program, local officials

are responsible for providing transportation to the hotel, meals, and wellness checks for quarantining workers. “I was happy to hear that wellness checks are included,” said Hazel Davalos, a community organizing director for Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE). “For a lot of workers, especially those who have family back in Mexico, this is a time of great anxiety.” Along with organizations like CAUSE, local political figures also welcomed the decision to participate in Housing for the Harvest. California State Assemblymember Monique Limón said that the program “provides peace of mind to families and delivers a resource to farmworkers working in the field every day to provide food for Californian families.” Davalos noted that while the program is a welcome development, the systemic issues that lead to farmworkers living in such packed conditions in the first place will ultimately need to be addressed. “This is getting extra attention right now because of the pandemic, but these conditions aren’t new,” said Davalos. “Even before the pandemic, low wages and high housing costs were taking a toll on this community.” —Brian Osgood

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Carol Braun Pasternack 9/2/2020

Professor Carol Braun Pasternack, age 70, passed away in Santa Barbara on September 2, 2020, after a valiant 8-year battle with brain cancer. Carol grew up in Chicago and Los Angeles and received a Ph.D. in medieval English literature from UCLA in 1983. She was a faculty member of the English Department at UCSB for a quarter century, until her retirement in 2013. During her last two years at UCSB she served as Dean of Summer Sessions. While at the English Department, Carol chaired the Medieval Studies Program and mentored countless students. She took great pride in her students, some of whom remained close friends decades later. She gave her time generously to her peers, both at UCSB and around the world: collegiality and close friendship blended for Carol, throughout her career and life. Carol loved her family deeply. She met her husband, Kenneth, at college. Motherhood was a dream for Carol that came later in life, and their daughter, Sofia, quickly became Carol’s greatest joy. They shared a special bond – Carol’s love for her daughter was deeply felt by all those who knew her. Carol was an extraordinary person who taught many people without even meaning to – the way she moved through the world, the way she cooked, the way she parented, the way she was never judgmental and gave each person the benefit of the doubt – that was just how she lived. She was loved by many and will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband Kenneth and their daughter Sofia. The family gives profound thanks to Carol’s caregiver Liliana Gomez for many years of lov14

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ing and attentive care, and also thanks the staffs at Casa St. James and Central Coast Hospice. Donations in Carol’s name can be made to the UCSB English Department or to Congregation B’nai B’rith, where she helped Rabbi Steve Cohen begin the adult education program. Funeral services will be private, but the family plans to have a memorial service next year once it is safe to gather.

research towards Alzheimer at https://act.alz.org/site/ TRfr_id=13723&pg=personal &px=12198601 Julie was preceded in death by her father Edward Barrera, mother Betty Rodriquez, sisters Dolores and Bertha and brother Richard.

Anne Gray Capes

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Julie Romero

8/22/1938 - 8/15/2020

Julie Marie Romero, 81, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Saturday, August 15th. A native of Santa Barbara, Julie is survived by her devoted husband Albert of 62 years, her sons David (Rhonda), Albert Jr. (Debbi), Robert and daughter Julie (Bob). She is Nannies to Eric, Alicia, Amanda, Daniel and Michelle and great-grandma to Jacob, Riley, Veronica and Skylar. A caregiver by nature, Julie radiated love, compassion, kindness and enthusiasm to all of those around her. She was instrumental in raising many children within the family and out, giving her the loving nickname AuntieMom. Her legacy of love, generosity and patience beats in their hearts still. Julie had a beautiful soul and enormous heart and was most happy welcoming you into her home with a warm hug, an endless plate of food, and a sympathetic ear. Her infectious smile and sparkling eyes will shine on forever. The family intends to hold a memorial for Julie next year when we can all come together again and celebrate the life of our beautiful mother. The family would like to thank the many angels who assisted Julie especially Visiting Nurses/Hospice. In Julie’s memory, you can support the advancement of care and

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Having just celebrated her 99th birthday Anne passed away on August 17, 2020. Anne was born on July 12, 1921 in Julesburg, CO to Eleanor and Christian Nelson. Her father was a rancher, so Anne and her two sisters grew up with a great appreciation of rural life. In 1934 her father followed his Danish relatives and moved the family to Solvang, CA. There Anne attended Santa Ynez high school when the classrooms were tents, as the permanent structures had not yet been built. After high school Anne went to the junior college in Salinas, CA and then transferred to Santa Barbara State College when the campus was still on the Riviera. It was at this time that she met her future husband, Bill Gray, when he was a Marine stationed in Goleta, CA. After the WWII she and their daughter, Barbara, joined Bill in his hometown of New Philadelphia, Ohio. They made their home in Ohio and Indiana until 1955 when they both fulfilled their dream of returning to Santa Barbara, along with their daughters, Barbara, and Christine. A son, Bill, was born in 1958. Anne worked at Ott’s Hardware in finance and personnel for over 20 years where she was greatly admired by her coworkers for her gift of listening and ability to hold a confidence. Bill died in 1983 after a lengthy illness with Anne caring for him at home until he passed. She remarried to Glen Capes in 1985. During her marriage

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to Glen she found her passion for fishing in Alaska, something they were able to do several times. In 1992 she and Glen moved to Anderson, CA and immediately became a vital part of that community. Both were active in the local garden club and Methodist church. They took great joy in bringing home several blue ribbons, every year, from the County Fair. When Glen passed in 2002 Anne became even more active in the Anderson community and became the District Representative for the State Garden Club. In 2018 Anne returned to Santa Barbara to be closer to her family. Anne is survived by her daughter, Chris McNamara (James), son, Bill Gray (Sharon), 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The family would like to express their immense appreciation for the team of caregivers at the Valle Verde Village/Health Center. Given the current COVID environment, no services are planned. If you would like to remember Anne, plant a rose, or simply go out and enjoy the sun on your face.

Robin Jeffrey Lind

9/27/1954 - 7/20/2020

Robin was born in Billings, Montana, his family moved to Santa Barbara California when he was two years old. He attended Garfield Elementary, La Cumbre Junior High and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1972. He played men’s city softball at Dwight Murphy and Pershing Park for many years as well as coaching a women’s team. Besides playing softball, he played volleyball at East Beach, a sport he played very well, able to spike the ball effectively, given he was not a tall person. He moved to New Mexico 21 years ago where he was living at the time of his passing. Robin was born a natural

comedian and was often mistaken for Robin Williams by tourists in Santa Barbara. The tourist would say -you are Robin, he would answer “yes” being true to his comedian nature and self. A few years ago he suffered a heart attack, never fully recovered which led his health to decline. Robin is deeply loved by his family and will be missed by his family and friends. Robins daughter, Heather (Martin) Carrillo and grandchildren Alex, Anthony and Madison, Buzz (Janet) and son James (Sheena) Lind, Becky Andrade and sons Paul (Lauda) Sweningson, Lou Andrade (Skip), Donna (Tim) Mortimer, Alan (Darla) Ashby and kids Doug, Heather, David and Alan.

Nancy Gaston 1948 - 2020

Nancy passed away on August 16, 2020 in Simi Valley where she had been in care for continuing health problems for over a year. She was the daughter of Samuel J. Gaston and Edna (Donager) Gaston, both deceased. She was born in 1948 in Long Beach, CA. She received a BA in Sociology from CSU Long Beach. She was the baby of a large extended family, the apple of her grandmother's eye, and was known as “Little Nance” long into adulthood. Nancy worked 40 years for Planned Parenthood, 30 in Ithaca NY and 10 in Santa Barbara, in office and human resources management. She had a strong commitment to PP and social justice causes. She was valued as a loyal friend by many. She had a terrific sense of humor and had the ability to find humor in most situations in life. She particularly liked “silly” things. She was easy going and known for her many thoughtful actions. She was especially close to her mother for whom she was care giver for many years. Her passing will be mourned by the many friends and family who loved her. She is survived by her only sister, Meryle Gaston, of Goleta. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 24 at 1 p.m. at Goleta Cemetery.

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ust-cause eviction” is a hot topic in Santa Barbara. We renters are highly invested in the outcome because so many of us have had to deal with landlords who want to get us out so they can raise the rent to another tenant who will pay considerably more. In my own family, my twenty-something son returned to Santa Barbara from an out-of-state college and tried to find adequate housing in our city. Because the just-cause eviction law was not in place, he was evicted twice in one year, neither for at-fault causes. All the young men living with him were good kids, recent college graduates, and Santa Barbara natives. I also recently went through an eviction at the hands of one of our big property-management companies in town, Wolfe & Associates. Though I had lived at the apartment for more than five years, when I asked to use my newly issued housing voucher — obtained because of a job loss due to COVID — I was told it could not be applied to my rent because my income didn’t meet their requirements of three times the rent. Unfortunately, because Wolfe & Associates failed to properly understand the brand-new housing laws, I went through a “structured” eviction. If just-cause eviction rules had been applied to my situation, I would have been given 60 days to move out and paid relocation fees. There were no “at-fault” or “no-fault” reasons for me to leave — my income satisfied the requirements for my portion of the rent. And, yes, because they got me out of my apartment, they were able to raise the rent by $600. Because of COVID, friends who would have normally helped me were social distancing — I had to do my move alone. All the money in the world couldn’t pay me back for the physical, mental, and emotional stress this had on me. I hope that justice is done in our community as a result of just-cause eviction.

—Melissa De Soto, S.B.

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his is a friendly reminder to trim back your milkweed throughout the fall and winter (any and all types of milkweed) in order to prevent the spread of OE (the deadly Ophryocystis elektroscirrha protozoan) to our delicate

and threatened western monarch butterfly population. If milkweed is not trimmed back, the OE protozoans from this season will survive on the old growth and infect the new butterflies next spring. We don’t freeze here, so the milkweed does not die back on its own. I cut it back to about 6-12 inches and remove all leaves and debris under the plant to ensure no OE lingers on the leaf litter. Native milkweed is the best to grow for our western monarchs because it does go deciduous and lose its leaves. Gardeners should only plant native California milkweed, which can be found at a number of local nurseries. Cutting back milkweed also discourages the female monarchs from laying eggs when they should be overwintering on the coast. The flowering tropical milkweed confuses their migration at this time of year. If when trimming back the milkweed you find eggs or caterpillars at that time, we can rescue them if you contact us at TraceRobinson.com. —Trace Robinson, S.B.

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’m so tired of the media claiming Trump tells lies. Yet none of these people ever say what these lies are or have any proof of their statements. We listened to Trump’s acceptance speech and were so glad to hear from him what he has accomplished in his four years, because I have read about these accomplishments from other sources and know they are true statements.

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—Heather McBride, S.B.

rump’s speech and actions at the Republican National Convention deserve millions of voices of outrage. His blaming others for the unrest, despair, and protests is an insult to every person in this country. He has been president for three and a half years, so the current situation of deep grief and anger is on his watch. A pathological narcissist has the need to always blame others, and he is doing this with braggadocio. Added to this dictatorial behavior is using the White House, the People’s House, as a campaign prop. Once again, Trump shows us that he cares nothing about this nation.

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he would graph years of lap times of his three children as we competed in our backyard pool at our Woodland Hills home; he kept decades of his gin rummy scores with our mother; Excel allowed him to easily keep track of his miles per gallon; and he was able to meticulously track his favorite subjects: fracking and alternative energy. Don was deeply interested in lifelong learning, politics at every level, and in the well-being of the Santa Barbara and Montecito communities. He spent hours with colleagues trying to get the utilities undergrounded in Montecito and was deeply disappointed that this important safety and beautification effort was not realized in his lifetime. In the early ’80s, our father embraced and funded the concept of a wine bar — the Wine Cask — which at the time was unique. That successful seed was instrumental in introducing fine wine and cuisine to the Santa Barbara community and becoming a part of Santa Barbara’s history. Wine Cask’s promotion of local wines was a fundamental building

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block to the awareness of Santa Barbara County wines in the country. Wine Cask was one of a few restaurants in the world to receive the coveted Wine Spectator Grand Award for the wine list. Despite growing up in Missouri, Don developed a love of sailing after being stationed in Monterey, California, while in the Navy. His passion for racing sailboats never waned even if it was just between two boats — he always wanted to race! The Navy also propelled and supported him to obtain a degree in electrical engineering from Northwestern University in Illinois, after which he and his wife, Barbara, came to California to raise a family and pursue an acclaimed career in the booming aerospace industry. His enduring marriage of 71 years to his highschool sweetheart, Barbara Barden, was an example of his loyalty and character. Don and Barbara spent the last 25 summers at their beloved Colorado cabin, fly fishing, reading, hiking, and chopping wood. The cabin Ping-Pong tournaments satisfied his competitive juices — and he was always the family champion. He had a keen sense of humor and loved to tell jokes, laugh, and eat. His drink was a Perfect Manhattan, and he enjoyed wine and food at the table with his extended family. Our father was an evangelical atheist, a proud member of the Humanist Society and of Santa Barbara’s Unitarian Society. His conversion rate was zero. He was a loving, brutally honest, and sweet father, and we miss him immensely. We sign this remembrance Doug, Amy, and Hugh — his children, youngest to oldest — just as we lined up on Christmas mornings. n

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Fire stopped burning, many of us thought it would represent the largest conflagration in California’s history for years to come. Thomas’s 280,000-acre record was tragically eclipsed just a handful of months later, when the Mendocino Complex Fire burned more than 410,000 acres. At more than 767,000 acres in size, as I write, the LNU Lightning Complex fire and the SCU Lightning Complex fire—the two biggest blazes that are still burning in Northern California—together crush the Mendocino Complex Fire record, and it is only September. As a lecturer in the Environmental Studies Department at UC Santa Barbara, I have to answer many tough questions. Recently, a student told me how distraught he was about the massive LNU/SCU fires and asked me if there’s anything hopeful about the situation. Since I teach that there are always reasons to be optimistic, and I believe strongly that adults have a particular responsibility to provide hope to young people, I dug deep to come up with a multi-part answer. To begin with, ecosystems are remarkably resilient. Areas scorched by recent fires in Central and Southern California illustrate this. More than 88 percent of the Santa Monica National Recreation Area was severely burned by the Woolsey Fire, and afterward, the area looked post-apocalyptic. When you visit today, there is growth and regeneration everywhere; the National Park Service reports that 13 kittens were born to five mountain lion mothers this summer. The same is true of areas burned by the Thomas and other fires in the Santa Ynez Mountains. We are surrounded by the hopeful evidence of regrowth and rejuvenation. Humans are also astonishingly resilient. My husband and I live just a few long blocks downwind from the 2018 Holiday Fire. It destroyed a lot of homes and structures two years ago, in addition to vegetation. Virtually all those homes have been rebuilt using more fire-resistant materials and strategies. Visiting the area now, it is almost impossible to see any evidence of the fire. Among other adaptations, an old, struggling avocado farm that was destroyed has now been replaced with young, thriving coffee plants. Elsewhere, other Californians have built quickly and smartly upon the ashes of recent fires. Our species is resilient.

That being said, massive fires are exacting a terrible, immediate toll on life, health, property, wildlife, fiscal budgets, and more. To have significant hope going forward, we need more than resilience. We need to take meaningful actions to help stop the costly, climatechange-fueled escalation of these conflagrations. Especially now, our fires can and should have an impact on the election. This election is certainly the most important in our lifetimes regarding the future of our country and planet. Seeing the vivid, tragic, and expensive destruction of these record-breaking fires can contribute to the change that needs to occur in November, if we all act on it. But will any of this matter? Or is it too late? Through individual and collective action, can we really turn the tide on climate change? A brilliant new study by MacArthur “Genius Grant” winner Saul Griffith comprehensively and convincingly demonstrates that we can reach carbon-emission reduction targets and eliminate 7080 percent of U.S. carbon emissions by 2035 through quickly deploying existing electrification technologies, including rooftop solar and electric cars. If you want hope, read the Vox article “How to drive fossil fuels out of the US economy, quickly,” about Griffith’s Rewiring America report (rewiringamerica.org/handbook). For an added dose of data-based optimism, visit Project Drawdown (drawdown.org). We can do this. Then, if you have not done so already and can afford to do so, cover your rooftop with solar panels and drive an electric car. Simultaneously, we need to insist that the U.S. offer financing options so that everyone else can do the same, including purchasing battery storage. This is just the start, but what an exciting start, one that will create jobs and boost our economy for all people, including our youth. Hope is an essential fuel for humans, but it must be accompanied by action. While the fires are still burning, can I honestly tell my students that there are reasons for hope and action? Absolutely. In addition to lecturing at UCSB, Deborah Williams recently launched a website, 50 Great Public Lands Destinations — Santa Barbara and Beyond, and is a member of the Community Environmental Council’s Partnership Council.

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“Pray for Me” is currently part of a virtual exhibition curated by Michael Montenegro for Elsie’s, the old-school tavern on West De la Guerra Street. I didn’t meet Adriana Arriaga through the usual gallery scene. At the suggestion of my Indy colleague Celina Garcia, I checked out her website, where I found a broad spectrum of creative projects, ranging all the way from a user interface she helped to design for the California Institute for Rural Studies’ Cal Ag Roots Project to a collection of witty and irreverent posters and stickers aimed squarely at youth. Talking on the phone with Arriaga revealed the sharpness of the intellect behind this array of disarmingly direct images. Delving deeper into her work and her background 18

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revealed a story that not only touches on the ambitions of a new generation of artists of color but also highlights a statewide system of higher education that has, after decades of painstaking reforms, finally come into its own. For those who have wondered what the rise of ethnic studies within California’s vast network of public colleges and universities will accomplish, the long wait is over. Thanks to the multifaceted activities of a new generation of artists who are also social activists, the cultural tide in California is turning, and a feeling for cultural identity that’s flexible, imaginative, and more necessary now than ever is taking hold. By the standards of our ever-more-precocious era, Arriaga came into her passion for art and graphic design relatively late. She didn’t start taking art classes until her senior year at Dos Pueblos High School,

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to step into the place of the mother of God, even if only for a picture. Yet for Adriana Arriaga, a Santa Barbara native and self-identified Chicanx artist, the impulse was something that she didn’t resist. “I was kind of tired,” she said in describing the inspiration for her self-portrait as the Holy Virgin, “and at the same time, I could feel myself as divine.” From these two currents in her body — exhaustion and an intimation of immortality — an image emerged. Monumental, haloed, and holding beads between her praying hands, the artist also appears naked and fierce. Her nails are blood red, there’s a gold chain around her neck, and big gold hoops dangle from her ears. From a religious perspective, it’s provocative. Yet unlike many other ironic takes on the figure of La Virgen, there’s a warmth to the palette and a solid positivity in the composition that challenges facile readings of the image, which is titled “Pray for Me.” Arriaga is not the first, the second, or even the 100th contemporary artist to appropriate religious iconography, but there’s a distinct freshness in her approach to the gesture. Looking at her through the cultural filter of the icon, we are seeing something more than just youthful confidence. Through style, “Pray for Me” weaves a bright strand of nonchalant self-awareness into the sustaining fabric of Arriaga’s cultural heritage. While its title may only be one small word away from the expected “pray to me,” that difference marks a big distance. By traversing the emotional space between exhaustion and self-affirmation, “Pray for Me” retraces a path traveled by millions of people every day. It’s Arriaga’s knack for distilling such universal feelings into concentrated sets of visual elements that gives her work power. Like all of art history’s strong communicators, she makes great ideas pop.

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even though she had always enjoyed making things and dreamed of designing her own clothes. Prior to that, she had thought about being a lawyer when she grew up, but fate had other plans. Her next step up the educational ladder landed her at Santa Barbara City College, where she began to research her options for finishing her degree at one of the California State Universities. Although AB 1460, the bill requiring that every Cal State student take at least one three-unit course in ethnic studies before graduating, was only passed and signed into law in August, Chicano studies has been thriving on multiple Cal State campuses since the 1970s, and it was the program at San Jose State University

that first brought Arriaga into contact with the network of mentors who precipitated her development into the public intellectual she is today.

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The climax of Arriaga’s academic career came a little more than a year ago when she installed her master’s thesis exhibition at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis. The Shrem Museum embodies everything that people expect from cutting-edge contemporary art spaces. The brand-new, green (of course), and distinctly postmodern building was designed by a

team of architects whose collective experience includes city halls in Seattle and Newport Beach, headquarters for Adobe and Pixar, and, wait for it … the flagship Apple store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Even Arriaga’s UC Davis thesis adviser Tom Maiorana described the Manetti Shrem as “a really fancy museum.” And so it was into this socially sanctified space that, in spring of 2019, Arriaga brought Designing in Color: Graphic Design Through a Xicana Lens, which included multiple instances of her giant wheat-paste and paper posters and a mobile art distribution system labeled “Adriana La Artista” and modeled on street vendors’ food carts. Memories of the working weeks leading up to the show remain vivid in Arriaga’s mind. “The last month, I was just pushing through,” she told me. “I was very much alone. I would talk to my family back in Santa Barbara on the phone, but when you’re in school and you’re a first generation, you’re by yourself, you know?” She described the isolation of working in the studio late at night as both challenging and motivating, saying she knew the percentage of Latinos earning master’s degrees or higher is in the single digits, and she was keenly aware that “I’m like that very small percentage that is happening,” adding, “the only thing that kept me going was how much I wanted to see my work come to life.” The exhibition opening fulfilled Arriaga’s hopes and more. She remembers everything about the day with crystal clarity, from the outfit she wore to the sensation of seeing her work on the Manetti Shrem’s pristine white walls. Seeing the way people looked at her work touched something deep in her consciousness. She said that she loved how “these big panels of brown women were taking up that space.” “I’m thinking, ‘Dang, [that’s] my hard work,’ ” she said, but then qualified that sensation by saying, “That’s all the work I put in, but at the same time, that’s my community up there too. They are the ones who inspired me.”

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Professor Maiorana agreed, praising Arriaga for the way that she “uses illustration and graphic design in the service of community building.” “It’s so much more than the actual output,” he said. “There are these kind of intangible pieces that are just incredible.” Maiorana sees Arriaga as representative of where the UC Davis MFA design program is headed in this new century. I could hear the excitement in his voice as he described the way that “the program allows you to access things that you kind of already know,” offering Arriaga’s “La Artista” cart as an example of someone “unleashing the experiential knowledge that she had.” What this kind of work does, he said, is “help folks see themselves.”

feminine archetypes that have stimulated her thinking ever since she took a Chicana studies course with Professor Magdalena Barrera at San Jose State University (SJSU). Professor Barrera, who is now the vice provost for academic success at SJSU, honed her feminisminformed approach to the subject at the University of Chicago, where she majored in English and Latin American studies, and at Stanford, where she earned her PhD in modern thought and literature. Professor Barrera has vivid memories of Arriaga’s participation in the SJSU’s Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Task Force, where she designed a logo and sticker that the school uses for branding the program’s new major. For Barrera, the key to coming up with truly resonant ethnic studies programs involves “moving higher education away from a deficit mentality.” “What strengths do they bring?” is the question more profesWhen I asked Arriaga to expand on her interest in tra- sors need to be asking. Assigning works that decenter ditional Mexican-American iconography, she poured the default culture allows students to connect their acaout waves of knowledge and speculation about La Vir- demic experience to their home identities. “It’s about an gen, La Llorona, and La Malinche, three distinctive exchange,” said Barrera. She believes that Arriaga’s work represents the vanguard of what a student-centered curriculum can accomplish at the college level. “Her interest in design was accelerated by Chicana studies,” Barrera claimed, and Arriaga agreed, saying that at San Jose State, she “started meeting Chicana feminist professors who were looking critically at our movement and calling out sexism and homophobia.” It was this perspective that catalyzed Arriaga’s ambition to combine graphic design with activism. “It was really important to me,” she said of this encounter, because it made her realize the significance of the shift from a Chicano to a Xicanx point of view. “The way I move is going to be very different from the way a Chicano artist is going to move,” she said. Tom Maiorana praises Arriaga for “creating beauty out of things that are around.” Arriaga herself identifies at least some of what she’s doing as “rasquache,” a term that’s descended from the Uto-Aztecan language of the Nahuatl people of southern Mexico. In “rasquachismo,” the necessity of making do with recycled and upcycled materials is elevated from a sign of poverty to a blazon of ingenuity. POP STAR: Bold graphic contrast reinforces a strong political statement. Arriaga’s art cart exemplifies this tech-

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Since returning to Santa Barbara after graduating from UC Davis, Arriaga is grateful for having found a good job working for SEE International as a communications and design specialist. That’s given her some security as she navigates the community that she left in 2015. “I was gone, like, four years,” she said, “and I kind of felt like I had to reintroduce myself to the city. I was born here, but now I’ve got to get to know the streets all over again. Things are changing, and the people are different from when I left.” The Women’s March and the June protests against racial violence helped, as they gave her settings in which to distribute her stickers and posters, which she gives away for free. As she sets about this highly self-aware project of personal reintroduction to her hometown, gratitude toward her academic mentors is never far from her mind. Of Tom Maiorana, she said simply, “He let me do what I needed to do.” When I asked her what she hopes might happen next, her answer was equally simple, and just as strong: “I just want to make work, and I want other people to make work. I think Santa Barbara is one of those places where we can do that in showing who we are. It’s a ‘don’t forget who’s here’ type of situation, not just for my community, but for all the Black and brown communities in this place now. We’re here. For me, it’s about visual communication, but there’s much more to our stories than that.”

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nique, as it borrows the unpretentious appearance of the ubiquitous carts of street-food vendors for the subversive mission of spreading messages of Xicanx resistance and solidarity through posters and stickers. Works such as the poster “self-conchas” and the sticker “not your home girl” exist to be read by those who can see in them a reflection of their own double consciousness, a structure of feeling that merges playfulness with defiance. Talking with Arriaga about her emergence as an artist and an intellectual led us naturally to a discussion of family. “I remember when I started getting more into activism, my mother would be very upset,” she said. Her mom asked all the classic parental questions, like, “Where are you going?” and “What are you going to do there?” Looking back on these times, Arriaga said that she now sees that her mother was trying to protect her. “She was scared, right? Because she was like ‘What’s going on?’” The work that she did with Professor Barrera and others at San Jose State helped put this distancing from her home into perspective. “I can definitely say that I’m not the same person I was when I left school in Santa Barbara, and I’m really happy about that.” The reason? “I think that a lot of times, people in power will tell us, ‘No, that’s bad,’ but when you get older, you have to say ‘no’ to them, and begin to resist, right? Because we have got to ask questions and look critically at what people are teaching us.” This ongoing project of balancing resistance with understanding radiates from every aspect of Arriaga’s growing body of work.

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9/11-9/16: Gallery Los Olivos Reopening Gallery Los Olivos is now open and showcasing still life and plain air works by accomplished oil painter Cheryl Ambrecht as well as unique and classical necklaces and earrings by jewelry artist Patricia Watkins. The exhibition will show through September 28. 10am-5pm. 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Call (805) 688-7517. gallerylosolivos.com

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COMING UP: Santa Barbara High alums Bolden Brace and Amber Melgoza both recently signed contracts with professional European clubs.

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ew chapters of a spectacular basketball journey are set to begin for Santa Barbara High alums and lifelong friends Amber Melgoza and Bolden Brace, as both have signed professional contracts with European clubs. Melgoza signed with the team O.ME.P.S. Givova Battipaglia based in Battipaglia, Italy, on July 14. Brace joined the Den Helder Suns of the Dutch Basketball League on August 24. “She signed in Italy, so she’s not going to be too far away,” Brace said of Melgoza. “We are really good friends, and our parents are good friends as well.” From playing together as toddlers, the duo dominated on the court in high school, ushering in a golden era of Santa Barbara High boys’ and girls’ basketball from 2012-2016. They lifted their programs to new heights, which included CIF championships, before Brace and Melgoza accepted scholarships to Northeastern University and University of Washington, respectively. Melgoza’s success continued with All-Pac-12 honors in her sophomore season at Washington, where she finished second in the conference in scoring with 19 points per game. “In the beginning, it wasn’t easy,” she said. “I was behind some unbelievable players. For example, Kelsey Plum, who was drafted No. 1 overall in 2017. I learned a lot from her.” Melgoza’s sophomore season breakout was reminiscent of her high school career, when she went from being a part-time varsity starter as a freshman to CIF-SS Division 3AA Player of the Year as a sophomore. Her ascension continued all the way through college. She finished eighth all-time on the University of Washington scoring list with 1,717 career points and was the first Husky to score at least 30 points three times in the PAC-12 Tournament. “She loved the biggest games, and you see that in the great players,” said Andrew Butcher, Melgoza’s Santa Barbara High coach. “She loved the challenge.” Melgoza wants to play the highest level basketball possible, and Serie A1 basketball league in Italy is some of the best competition in the world. “I’m not

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done,” she said. “People are saying ‘You made it!’ but my goal is to make it to the WNBA and be a top player.” For Brace, the journey to professional basketball was more of a slow build. “He really developed, and I think a lot of it was due to his hard work,” said high school coach Dave Bregante. “He’s a basketball junkie.” Brace’s senior year was one for the ages as the Dons went 32-2 and captured their first CIF championship in 25 years. He was named CIF-SS Division 2A player of the year. In Brace’s three varsity seasons, the Dons compiled an overall record of 87-12, but he was only a twostar recruit and lacked the attention from the elite West Coast programs, which opened the door for Northeastern. “My college experience was awesome,” he said. “I don’t think a lot of guys stay at the same school for four years and have the same coaching staff for four years. I was kind of lucky with that.” Brace’s impact at Northeastern was immediate as he tallied eight double-figure-scoring games as a freshman, including a career-high 40-point game against Elon. In that game, he drained a schoolrecord 10 three-pointers. The sweet stroke that made him a dominant highschool player translated to the collegiate level, but what made Brace stand out at Northeastern was his all-around brilliance, which included excellent passing and a commitment to competing on defense. “I had to find a way to separate myself because everyone that goes into a college program is normally the best player at their high school,” he said. “For a guy like me who isn’t crazy athletic but can shoot it pretty good, you have to find other ways to get playing time. For me, that was figuring out how to be a better passer, how to rebound, and play better defense.” Due to their demanding schedules, Brace and Melgoza haven’t been able to see much of each other in recent years outside of a few passing seconds in a hotel lobby, but their friendship remains strong as they live out their basketball dreams. —Victor Bryant

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incon Island, often called the ninth Channel Island, is an artificial islet 2.3 acres in size near the seaside communities of Mussel Shoals and La Conchita. In 1955, Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) secured the state lease to the offshore Rincon Oil Field and built the island using French-designed cement tetrapods, as well as its connecting causeway, known as the Richfield Pier. Since its completion over six decades ago, exactly one private party has been held there. In August 1992, an oil company executive granted permission to neighboring rancher Kay Haley to host a Fiesta party fundraiser to benefit the Ventura Museum. More than 100 people enjoyed the first-ever event, where mariachis serenaded tables glowing orange in the setting sun as guests marveled at the offshore view of the world driving by. In October 2002, Greka Energy bought the Rincon Island operation, which included 56 wells and came with debt. Six years later, production was suspended when testing found serious structural deficiencies with the causeway. In 2008, employees switched to using golf carts to reach the island because vehicle traffic was deemed too dangerous. The State Lands Commission determined the cost of enforcement and monitoring the Rincon Island lease was well in excess of $100,000 per year on a lease that paid $20,000. On June 17, 2011, the federal government sued Greka for more than $2.4 million in cleanup costs. In 2017, the California State Lands Commission took back the leases associated with Rincon Island, ending offshore oil drilling and production from the site. Rincon Island is now part of the California Coastal Sanctuary. The well decommissioning is on schedule to be completed by the end of this year. Left to accomplish is the removal of the island tanks, vessels, and facilities. Now two years in the planning, the Santa Cruz Island Foundation is working with state officials to receive permission to host the second-ever event on Rincon Island. All Nine, anyone? —California Islands Curiosity Correspondent

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night, short-drive getaway can deliver an ample dose of relaxing escapism, providing a quick respite and recharge without requiring much attention to planning or packing. There’s really no reason that you can’t tackle a spur-of-the-moment one-nighter in whatever you happen to be wearing, which is especially true when absconding to full-service resorts like the Ojai Valley Inn, where fluffy, in-room robes cover whatever attire gaps arise. And for the lucky many whose incomes remained steady during the pandemic as extracurricular expenses evaporated, there’s never been more ability or impetus to splurge a little bit, especially if only for one night. For food-and-drink freaks, the Inn appeals more than ever. In February 2019, the property unveiled The Farmhouse at Ojai, a $20 million epicurean event center that’s since attracted top chefs from around California and beyond to strut their stuff in front of fascinated, high-paying guests. Full of both indoor and outdoor spaces for mingling and dining—though even the high-ceilinged interiors feel al fresco—the center features a massive open kitchen with large overhead screens to watch chefs cook, winemakers pour, and everyone tell their stories. This past February, when COVID-19 still felt very much like somewhere else’s problem, my wife and I were invited to spend the night at the Inn in order to fully enjoy a Farmhouse dinner. Our evening was called “A Taste of Baja” and showcased five chefs from Valle de Guadalupe, which has long been Mexico’s primary wine-growing region but became a darling of culinary culture over the past decade. The affair began with tinga empanadas, ceviche tartelettes, and elote bites as the 70 or so guests crowded around the outdoor bar, where free-flowing tequila drinks offered a chance to extract extra value for those who forked over $375 each to attend. Once seated at a handful of long, communal tables inside, our attention turned to the screens, the chefs, our plates, and our glasses. Star restaurateur Nancy Silverton of Mozza, who is The Farmhouse’s official ambassador, welcomed the crowd, a stylish, mostly Los Angeles–based coterie in which our lower-forties age bracket skewed young. We sipped eye-opening aligoté by Tresomm between bites of David Castro Hussong’s broccoli with sesame seed; cheersed with Adobe Guadalupe crisp rosé alongside Sheyla

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Alvarado Acosta’s octopus with brisket confit, red pipian, and blue corn tortillas; and tucked into smoked squab with squash, chorizo powder, and pumpkin-seed vinaigrette by Drew Deckman while enjoying Bruma’s Plan B red blend. The food was delicious, though I was most excited about the wines, having learned a good deal about the Valle during food-focused trips to Mexico City, Oaxaca, and San Diego. The final meat course was venison with olive mole, apple tepache, and baby turnip by Javier Plascencia, served along the Lechuza cab, which was the only wine I found to be overripe, a common problem for Baja’s hot vineyards. Maribel Aldaco’s chocolate and banana dessert was washed down refreshingly by Bodega Symmetria’s sparkling grenache. Despite the high ticket price, the service and run-of-show was quite loose and casual in nature — which I prefer when executed well — and our only gripe was that the chef presentations occurred after we’d already wiped each dish clean. No doubt there’s a healthy slice of figuring-itout still cooking at The Farmhouse, which makes sense—the beautifully ambitious venue is unlike any other experience I’ve ever heard about when it comes to pairing kitchen performances with delicious food on a steady schedule. An even sharper learning curve was coming, as we all now know. As the pandemic pounced, The Farmhouse went dark and the Inn was shuttered for a couple of months, reopening on June 22. In recent weeks, the lights also went back on at The Farmhouse, which is now hosting al fresco events in which those who purchase tickets together are seated at the same table. (Goodbye, communal fun, for now.)

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ANSWER VADA is a small school inside of the larger Santa Barbara High School setting that’s focused around the theme of art and design. We engage kids by specializing their education around their interests. VADA students build skills in a wide range of media, including both traditional and digital media. Painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, graphic design and photography are all part of our curriculum.

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“VADA’s emphasis on college and career readiness, 21st-century career competencies, and soft skills are consistently ahead of the curve for high schools based on what i’ve seen across the state” — Spencer Barr College & Career Counselor, Academy for Success, Career Technical Education Site Coordinator

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ANSWER Any kid who has any interest in art or loves being creative.

The kids in VADA run the gamut from those who are at risk of not graduating high school to kids who are taking the full suite of AP classes and are college bound. We have academic pathways through the program for every type of student. Also, it’s a myth that VADA kids have to be high-achieving artists. That’s what we’re here for, to help them improve their art skills. All they need to bring is their curiosity, creativity and a desire to grow.

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ANSWER First of all, we want to be clear that art doesn’t replace regular classroom instruction, it augments it. Depending on what grade you’re in, you can spend up to half your school day with your VADA cohort and the other half taking regular SBHS classes. The art part of your day will include instruction in both traditional art skills and the digital tools that artists need to be proficient these days.

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During the course of a semester, students will work on art projects

“Without the VADA community, I wouldn’t have been able to develop my skills as an artist, student and friend as easily during high school.”

inspired by content from their academic classes and express their

— Sofija Ninness, VADA graduate, 2020, currently attending UCLA

and can support all different types of students. That’s not very com-

mastery of subjects in an artistic form. VADA is also unique in that we integrate field trips into the curriculum and bring creative professionals into the classroom. In a normal year classes visit the Getty, LACMA, the Norton Simon and the Broad, to name just a few. This year, it looks like most of our trips will be virtual with more local out of class excursions. All of this work is supported by our incredible teaching team that works with the VADA kids year over year. They truly know these kids mon in a large high school.

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t a h W d n a o g s id k A D A Where do V e? t a u d a r g y e h t r e t f a o d do they ANSWER It’s important to understand the difference between VADA and a magnet

school. I wouldn’t want anybody to rule out the VADA program because they think it means committing to an art career after high school. The VADA program prepares all of its students for college, and the majority of them go on to attend college. That could be a traditional four-year university, SBCC through the Promise Program, or an actual art school. Kids are ready for college and a career because, in addition to built-in mentoring and internship opportunities, the fluid movement between art, design and linked academic courses provides them with the 21st-century knowledge and skills that employers need. At the end of four years, the unique combination of academic rigor and creative development gives VADA students the skills to work, the imagination to solve problems, and the transcripts to get accepted into four-year universities.

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ANSWER We want our program to reflect the many kinds of diversity in our city. We’re proud that we’re achieving that, and maintaining it over time. Diversity and inclusivity are foundational to the program. Every kid who joins VADA should feel welcome and safe because, since VADA has so many different kinds of kids, they’re going to find others to connect with. It speaks volumes that our VADA kids stay by Sofija Ninness

with us all four years.

“By having art as an essential component to their English, History, and Science classes, learning becomes more meaningful for VADA students. VADA supports its students with knowledgeable and a ccessible teachers and staff” — Jenn Mislang, VADA Parent

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I’ve heard that VADA plans to BUILD A NEW FACILITY on the SBHS campus. ANSWER You’ve heard correctly! We’re really excited about the opportunity to build a new, state-of-the-art facility to help achieve the VADA mission. One of our VADA mantras is ‘21st century training requires 21st century spaces.’ The new VADA space will be purpose-built to optimize the experiences of our students and staff, overcoming the current overcrowding and inflexible classroom workspaces. It is being designed to mirror the standards of colleges, design firms, and creative businesses that depend on us to prepare these students for their professional lives. VADA students’ fluency with both traditional art and digital design media is fundamental to the VADA mission. The new building architecture physically links these two, creating an integrated design/studio work space. Stay tuned, we’ll be talking more about this exciting project and how you can help move it forward in Spring of 2021.

We dedicate this VADA Promotional Publication to the VADA Class of 2020 who represent an incredible, creative, resilient and talented group of wildly different individuals who care about each other and the world they are graduating into. We look forward with optimism and great hope to what you will all do in the world you are creating. Congratulations on making it through the craziest school year in memory! by Alexia Yani

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vadasbhs.org Contact VADA office at 805-966-9101 ext. 5055 (Room 51) or email anguzman@sbunified.org if you have questions.

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ing solidarity with our brothers and sisters. The chorus sings, “I’ll be by your side / We’ll walk all day and through the night / As long as the world keeps turnin’, yeah / We’ll keep the fire burning,” and that just says it all right there. It wasn’t just during Standing Rock but also the election … and it all lined up with the future of what was to come. Prezident Brown contributed to the album as well. It was a great experience. He’s such a strong presence himself and has been REGGAE HEART: (from left to right) Soul Majestic’s Eric Iverson, Oriana Sanders, a friend of ours for a long time. and David Lyons He came down to our studio, and we decided to collaborate on this track. He’s such a legend INTERVIEWED and such a talented performer with a strong voice. He appreciates how we bring [reggae] to oul Majestic — the Jamaican-inspired, Califor- the table and how we respect [Jamaican] culture, nia-based reggae band — released their newest and he has an ability to reach a different audience album, Keep It Burning, on July 24, debuting with his music. at No. 6 on the iTunes chart. The 12-track record is a brew of intoxicating chord progressions, offers a Your band traveled to Jamaica and spent quite a message of unity, and features reggae icons Prezident while there. How did your travels influence your Brown, Josh Heinrichs, and Dread Kennedy. music? We recorded our second album, Until That Formed in Santa Barbara, the band consists of Day, in Jamaica. We recorded in Bob Marley’s stuEric Iverson, Oriana Sanders, and David Lyons. Keep dio and immersed ourselves in that culture. [We] It Burning, Soul Majestic’s sixth record, was born worked with some amazing legends in the industry, during the Standing Rock Protests of 2016. The band from Peter Tosh to Shane Brown to Errol Brown. keeps the heart of reggae beating, combining infec- We always make sure to prioritize where [reggae] tious grooves with a passion for oneness, change, and comes from in our music. persistence. Bandmates Iverson and Sanders, now married with two children, have been performing Did you experiment with any new sounds on this together along with lead guitarist Lyons since 2000. album? It was recorded over a period of several Alongside amassing popularity, they are currently years and with that comes evolution. Our long-time riding their “highest peak of songwriting and musi- drummer Jamie Arredondo played drums, but he’s cal creation.” I recently spoke with Iverson about in Thailand, so when the pandemic hit, we had to their mission, songwriting, and the strides the band figure out some new ideas. I play the drums on continues to make. some tracks and on others there’s a more electronic layering. We’re always experimenting our sound The song “Keep It Burning” was written as a response and trying to create new things. to the Standing Rock protests, but the lyrics speak to —Melody Pezeshkian resistance in broader terms. Was that your intention Soul Majestic’s Keep It Burning is when you wrote it? [Our intention] was writing a available on most streaming platforms. song to represent being there for each other and showSee the official video at smarturl.it/keepitburning.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by Rob Breszny ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): “It’s not that some people have will-

power and some don’t,” observes author James S. Gordon. “Rather, it’s that some people are ready to change and others are not.” Lucky for you, Aries! Your willpower is even more potent than usual right now, and your willingness to change is growing stronger. And so very soon now, I expect you will reach the threshold that enables you to act crisply and forcefully. You will become so convinced that it’s wise to instigate transformation that you will just naturally instigate transformation. Adjust, adapt, improvise, improve!

tures. Engage in a playful reworking of your memories so that the epic myth of your destiny serves your future happiness and success.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): All of us are susceptible to fooling

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ourselves and lying to ourselves. And all of us are susceptible to the cowardice that such self-sabotage generates. But the good news is that you Cancerians will have an expansive capacity to dissolve and rise above selfdeception in the coming weeks — and will therefore be able to call on a great deal of courage. As Cancerian author and Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön says, “The essence of bravery is being without self-deception.”

(Apr. 20-May 20): Psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi

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is an expert on the mental state known as being in the flow. He defines it as what happens when you’re completely absorbed in what you are doing: “immersed in a feeling of energized focus,” with “full involvement and enjoyment in the process of the activity.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, you are extra likely to enjoy such graceful interludes in the coming weeks. But I hope you will be discerning about how you use them. I mean, you could get into a flow playing video games or doing sudoku puzzles. But God and Life and I would prefer it if you’ll devote those times to working on a sublime labor of love or a highly worthy quest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to researcher Rosalind

Cartwright, “Memory is never a precise duplicate of the original. It is a continuing act of creation.” Neurologist Oliver Sacks agrees, telling us, “Memories are not fixed or frozen, but are transformed, disassembled, reassembled, and recategorized with every act of recollection.” Reams of additional evidence also suggest that our experience of the past is always being transformed. In accordance with astrological potentials, I invite you to take advantage of this truth. Reimagine your life story so it has more positive spins. Reenvision the plot threads so that redemption and rebirth are major fea-

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “The more unintelligent people are,

the less mysterious existence seems to them,” wrote philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. I agree with that idea, as well as the converse: The more intelligent people are, the more mysterious existence seems to them. Since I expect you to be at the peak of your soulful intelligence in the coming weeks, I am quite sure that life will be exquisitely mysterious to you. It’s true that some of its enigmatic qualities may be murky and frustrating, but I suspect that many of them will be magical and delightful. If you ever wanted your life to resemble a poetic art film, you’re going to get your wish.

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crescent moon and the dawn breeze. Do you want them? How about sudden bursts of joy for no apparent reasons and a warm greeting from a person you thought had a problem with you? Would you be interested in having those experiences? And what about an unexpected insight into how to improve your financial situation and a message from the future about how to acquire more stability and security? Are those blessings you might enjoy? Everything I just named will be possible in the coming weeks—especially if you formulate a desire to receive them and ask life to provide them.

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo poet Mary Oliver was

renowned for giving herself permission. Permission to do what? To become a different person from the self she had been. To shed her familiar beliefs and adopt new ones. To treat every experience as an opportunity to experiment. To be at peace with uncertainty. I think you’ll be wise to give yourself all those permissions in the coming weeks — as well as others that would enhance your freedom to be and do whatever you want to be and do. Here’s another favorite Mary Oliver permission that I hope you’ll offer yourself: “And I say to my heart: rave on.”

bragged about the deal she made. “I sold my soul to the devil,” she said. “I’d like to thank the devil.” Plaza is quite popular and successful, so who knows? Maybe the Prince of Darkness did indeed give her a boost. But I really hope you don’t regard her as a role model in the coming weeks — not even in jest. What worked for Plaza won’t work for you. Diabolical influences that may seem tempting will not, in the long run, serve your interests — and may even sabotage them. Besides, more benevolent forces will be available to you, and at a better price.

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Many of you Sagittarians specialize

in generous breakthroughs and invigorating leaps of truth. Often, you make them look easy and natural — so much so that people may not realize how talented you are in generating them. I hope you adjust for that by giving yourself the proper acknowledgment and credit. If this phenomenon shows up in the coming weeks — and I suspect it might—please take strenuous measures to ensure that you register the fullness of your own accomplishments. To do so will be crucial in enabling those accomplishments to ripen to their highest potential.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Holocaust survivor and author Elie

Wiesel wrote, “When you die and go to heaven, our maker is not going to ask, ‘why didn’t you discover the cure for such and such? why didn’t you become the Messiah?’ The only question we will be asked in that precious moment is ‘why didn’t you become you?’” I hope that serves as a stimulating challenge for you, Capricorn. The fact is that you are in an extended phase when it’s easier than usual to summon the audacity and ingenuity necessary to become more fully yourself than you have ever been before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Years ago, comedian Lenny Bruce

observed, “Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God.” His statement is even truer today than it was then. Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan think tank, has gathered the concrete evidence. Church attendance was way down even before the pandemic struck. Now it’s even lower. What does this have to do with you? In my astrological opinion, the coming months will be prime time for you to build your intimate and unique relationship with God rather than with institutions that have formulaic notions about who and what God is. A similar principle will be active in other ways, as well. You’ll thrive by drawing energy from actual sources and firsthand experiences rather than from systems and ideologies that supposedly represent those sources and experiences.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Psychologist Carl Jung wrote, “The

function of dreams is to restore our psychological balance by producing dream material that re-establishes the total psychic equilibrium.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, you especially need this kind of action right now. To expedite your healing process, meditate on what aspects of your life might have become too extreme or one-sided. Where could you apply compensatory energy to establish better equipoise? What top-heavy or lopsided or wobbly situations could benefit from bold, imaginative strokes of counterbalance?

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Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 7, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0001986. Published: Aug 20, 27. Sep 3, 10 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BROADWAY WINE CLUB at 92 2nd Ste E Buellton, CA 93427; Broadway Wine Club LLC 4298 E Mercer Way Mercer Island, WA 98040‑3824 conducted by a Corporation Signed: Nathan Brown Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 11, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002021. Published: Aug 20, 27. Sep 3, 10 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: GINO’S SICILIAN EXPRESS at 12 West Figueroa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Loren Manser 414 West Figueroa J Santa Barbara, CA 93101 conducted by a Individual Signed: Loren Manser Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 13, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002042. Published: Aug 20, 27. Sep 3, 10 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: M KITCHEN at 634 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; M. Kitchen, LLC 201 Santa Cruz Blvd Santa Barbara, CA 93109 conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Chris Chiarappa Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 6, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0001974. Published: Aug 20, 27. Sep 3, 10 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA HOT ROD LIMO at 47 Sunshine Ln Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Hot Rod Paradise LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Virginie Firon, Manager Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jul 29, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0001870. Published: Aug 20, 27. Sep 3, 10 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REPUBLIC ELEVATOR COMPANY at 77 South Fairview Ave. Goleta, CA 93117; Schindler Elevator Corporation 20 Whippany Road Morristown, NJ 07960 conducted by a Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 5, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0001953. Published: Aug 20, 27. Sep 3, 10 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DIRT SHEET DATA at 390 Princeton Ave Goleta, CA 93111; Jeremy B Guida (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Jeremy B Guida Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 13, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002037. Published: Aug 20, 27. Sep 3, 10 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: ALPHA SURFACE PROTECTION at 924 W Apricot Ave Unit 102 Lompoc, CA 93436; Jadus Legacy, LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Ricardo Jaimes Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 7, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0001989. Published:

Aug 20, 27. Sep 3, 10 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AVANIA INN OF SANTA BARBARA at 128 Castillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Epic Hospitality, LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Pradeep Patel Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jul 20, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0001767. Published: Aug 27. Sep 3, 10, 17 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MIRAMAR RANCH at 115 Tiburon Bay Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Jeremy A Crail (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Jeremy Crail Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 21, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002115. Published: Aug 27. Sep 3, 10, 17 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: VENUS IN FURS BAR + BOTTLE SHOP at 18 E Cota Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Wine Cocktails LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Misty Orman Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 10, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002010. Published: Aug 27. Sep 3, 10, 17 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: CITY BY THE SEA MERCH, SB CITYBYTHESEA.MERCH, SB MERCH at 317 Arden Road Apt A Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Alexis D Flores (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Alexis Flores Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 19, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002098. Published: Aug 27. Sep 3, 10, 17 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: PARAMOUNT PLASTERING at 33 Valdivia Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Jesus Rodriguez (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Jesus Rodriguez Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 12, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002034. Published: Aug 27. Sep 3, 10, 17 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: ABC AIRSPORTS at 900 Airport Road Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Yves P Bajulaz (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Yves Bajulaz Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 13, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002049. Published: Aug 27. Sep 3, 10, 17 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 71 PAINTED WINES, HUMBLE WINE CO at 2717 Aviation Way, Ste 101 Santa Maria, CA 93455; Miller Family Wine Company, LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Stephen T. B. Miller Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jul 24, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0001830. Published: Aug 27. Sep 3, 10, 17 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: GRASSHOPPER EDUCATION at 5290 Overpass Road, Unit 131 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Leanne K Thomason 3890 Pueblo Ave, Unit B Santa Barbara, CA 93110 conducted by a Individual Signed: Leanne

Thomason Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 10, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0001998. Published: Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: GOLDEN CAGE FILMS at 777 Embarcadero Del Mar, Apt 5 Goleta, CA 93117; Mitchka L Saberi (same address) Francisco Lopez 141 Hayes San Jose, CA 95123 conducted by a Copartners Signed: Mitchka Saberi Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 20, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002109. Published: Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DARIN JON STUDIO SB at 271 North Fairview Ave, Suite 102 Goleta, CA 93117; Darin Jon Yee 180 Kingston Ave Apt B Goleta, CA 93117 conducted by a Individual Signed: Darin Jon Yee Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 3, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0001931. Published: Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: RIVIERA ELECTRIC SANTA BARBARA at 812 Spring St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Royner Rodriguez (same address) conducted by a Individual Signed: Royner Rodriguez Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 25, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002132. Published: Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA WIRELESS, CENTRAL COAST BROADBAND at 119 N Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Securepro Inc (same address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: Abraham Schryer Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 21, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002113. Published: Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OVERLANDSPRINTERS at 725 E. Micheltorena St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Simhavaktra Dakini Holdings Inc. (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Eric Wilmanns Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 27, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002166. Published: Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: MIGHTY BRIGHT at 5540 Ekwill Street Suite 130 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Gold Crest LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Roger Edgar Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 28, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002177. Published: Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMR at 240 E. Highway 246 Ste 300 Buellton, CA 93427; American Medical Response West 6363 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle Suite 1400 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 conducted by a Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 04, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002259. Published: Sep 10, 17, 24. Oct 1 2020.

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LEGALS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BALANCE AVE. at 6244 Marlborough Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Adornwell LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Joshua Knight Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 01, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002212. Published: Sep 10, 17, 24. Oct 1 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CREATIVE KITCHEN SPACES at 4410 La Paloma Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Jason Tapia Construction of Santa Barbara (same address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: Jason M. Tapia Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 02, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002226. Published: Sep 10, 17, 24. Oct 1 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SALON MAXINE at 121 South Hope Ave #F147 Suite 113 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Kelly S Hewlett 424 East Sola St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 conducted by a Individual Signed: Kelly S Hewlett Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 27, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002169. Published: Sep 10, 17, 24. Oct 1 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RISE at 1812 Olive Avenue, Apt A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Rise Santa Barbara (same address) conducted by a Corporation Signed: Jascylette Aviles Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 13, 2020. This

statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002040. Published: Sep 10, 17, 24. Oct 1 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JOHN MICHAEL WINES, DEAD ZED at 2717 Aviation Way Ste 101 Santa Barbara, CA 93455; Miller Family Wine Company, LLC (same address) conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Stephen T.B. Miller Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 03, 2020. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by John Beck. FBN Number: 2020‑0002246. Published: Sep 10, 17, 24. Oct 1 2020.

NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF EDGAR OMAR GOMEZ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 20CV02547 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior court proposing a change of name(s) FROM and TO the following name(s): FROM: EGAR OMAR GOMEZ TO: AMADEUS LUX DIVINUS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Sep 28, 2020

10:00am, Dept 5, Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Aug 12, 2020 by Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Aug 20, 27. Sep 3, 10 2020. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF STEPHANIE LAUREN BATTLE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 20CV02181 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior court proposing a change of name(s) FROM and TO the following name(s): FROM: STEPHANIE LAUREN BATTLE TO: STEPHANIE LAUREN BATTLE BROCE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Aug 13, 2020 8:30am, SM‑4, Superior Court of California 312‑C East Cook Street Santa Maria, CA 93456 A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Jul 1, 2020 by Jed Beebe, Judge of the Superior Court. Published: Aug 20, 27. Sep 3, 10 2020.

PUBLIC NOTICES EXTRA SPACE STORAGE will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 6640 Discovery Drive, Goleta CA. 93117. September 24, 2020 at 3:30 PM Julian Hayes Bed, Boxes, Clothes, personal, Shoes, Sports Equip, shelves Cynthia Bollinger Bags, Boxes, Totes, Chair Luanne Borges Boxes, totes, toys, legos David Cortez Table, Bags, Bike, Clothes ,Shelves, tool box, Shoes, totes, sports equip. Felicia Spurlock bags, clothes, shoes Susan Navarro Cabinets, kitchen ware, boxes, clothes, toys, files, printer Sojourner Rolle Pictures, boxes, totes, chair Nicole Johnson TV, sports Equip, Kids Clothes, Rugs, Boxes, totes, bags, craft Jon Espinosa Chair, boxes, personal belongings, electronics Nicholas Denning Music Equip. cases, Misc. totes Ling Sheng Lamp, Bed, Office Chair Jack Reyes Couch, Table, bags, bike, boxes, Sports equip. Arvind Shah Boxes, Textile, fabric, inventory, shelves Arvind Shah Shelves, boxes, inventory, fabric Arvind Shah Boxes, inventory, candles, glassware The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the

transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. AMENDED PLAINTIFF’S Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to Defendant: James J Miranda. You are being sued by Plaintiff: Gabriel Richard: • You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. • If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. • Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Aviso al Demandado: • Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la carte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continuation. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si pierde el caso la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. • Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Case Number: 19CV05755 Case Name: Richard v. Miranda Order to Go to Court on 9/21/2020 at 9:00am in Dept. 3, by video conference. Superior Court of California, County of Santa

Barbara 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 For information on how to participate in this court hearing and how to obtain a copy of the Plaintiff’s Amended Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court, contact the Santa Barbara Superior Court at (805) 708‑3436, option #7. Published Aug 20, 27. Sep3, 10 2020.

Superior Court by: Simms, Chelsie Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo 1035 Palm Street Rm 385 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Court fills in case number when form is filed. Case Number: 20R‑0158 Hearing Date: 9/30/2020 Time 9:00 am Date Dept.: Via Zoom meeting Room: Name and address of court if different from above: Temporary Restraining Orders (Any orders granted are attached on form DV‑110.) Restraining Orders for personal conduct and stay‑away orders as requested in form DV‑100, Request for Violence Restraining Order, are (check only one box below): (1) ALL GRANTED until the court hearing. Service of Documents by the Person in At least five days before the hearing, someone age 18 or older—not you or anyone to be protect personally give (serve) a court file‑stamped copy of this form (DV‑109, Notice of Court along with a copy of all the forms indicated below: (b) DV‑110, Temporary Restraining Order (file‑stamped) IF GRANTED Published Aug 27. Sep 3, 10, 17 2020.

NOTICE OF COURT HEARING Name of Person Asking for Order: Bonnie TeVelde Your lawyer in this case: John Mahan State Bar: 178497 (If you have a lawyer for this case, give your lawyer’s information. II you do not have a lawyer and want to keep your home address private, give a different mailing address instead. You do not have to give your telephone, flux, or e‑mail.) Address. City: 51 Zaca Lane Suite 150 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 781‑6418 legaldept@ standstrongnow.org Name of Person to Be Restrained: Jessica Bonaccorso The court will fill out the rest of this form. Notice of Hearing A court hearing is scheduled on the request for restraining orders against the person Electronically FILED: 3/25/2020 San Luis Obispo

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Design Review Board Goleta City Hall – Council Chambers (Electronically and Telephonically) 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, CA 93117 Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Design Review Board (DRB) of the City of Goleta will conduct an Electronic public hearing on the date set forth above to consider the following new project: Conceptual/Preliminary/Final Review Bank of America Signage 5892 Calle Real (APN 069-110-061) Case No. 20-0010-DRB Overall Sign Plan for 125 and 175 Cremona Drive 125 & 175 Cremona Drive (APNs 073-330-007, -009) Case No. 20-0011-DRB

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Conceptual/Preliminary Kellogg Auto Center Parcel Map and Development Plans 495/475/425 S. Kellogg Ave. & 5611 Hollister Ave. (APN 071-140-002, 067, 068) Case No. 19-072-TPM, 19-073-DP, 19-074-DP, 19-075-DP Revised Final Review Cortona Apartments Building Colors/Materials & Minor Site/Landscaping Revisions 6830 Cortona Drive (APN 073-140-016) Case No. 20-0006-DRB ATTENTION: Pursuant to of the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020 authorizing local jurisdictions subject to the Brown Act to hold public meetings telephonically and electronically in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the regular meeting of the Design Review Board for September 22, 2020 will be conducted telephonically and electronically. It will be broadcast live on the City’s website and on Cable Goleta Channel 19. The Council Chambers will not be open to the public during the meeting. Design Review Board Members will be participating telephonically and will not be physically present in the Council Chambers. IN LIGHT OF THE CITY’S NEED TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ELECTRONICALLY AND TELEPHONICALLY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, written comments may also be submitted as instructed above or via email to the DRB Secretary, Mary Chang at mchang@cityofgoleta.org or by electronic means during the Public Hearing (date and time noted above), provided they are received prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the Public Hearing. Instructions on how to submit written comments during the hearing will be available on the City’s website: https://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/news-and-updates/governmentmeeting-agendas-and-videos. PUBLIC COMMENT: This hearing is for design review only. All interested persons are encouraged to participate in the public hearing electronically (by phone) as described above. You may also request your written comments to be read into the record during the hearing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The items in this notice are new items. The DRB agenda may also include items continued from prior meetings. All persons wanting to review any project applications may do so by contacting City of Goleta, Planning and Environmental Review at (805) 961-7543. The Agenda, staff reports and project plans will be available approximately one week before the hearing on the City’s website at www. cityofgoleta.org. Publish:

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